Kaalia of the Vast (Commander)

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Alex Wicker
Nov 27, 2025
The Art of Playing It Cool in Commander
In this edition of Commander Philosophy, Alex explores the art of playing it cool. When do you chill, and when do you become the threat?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
1.9%inclusion152 decks8K decks
-2%synergy
Firebender Ascension
0.6%inclusion15 decks2.65K decks
-8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
0.5%inclusion13 decks2.83K decks
-5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
0.4%inclusion12 decks2.90K decks
-1%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
0.3%inclusion9 decks2.65K decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
79%inclusion25.3K decks31.9K decks
66%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
70%inclusion22.2K decks31.9K decks
62%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
66%inclusion21.2K decks31.9K decks
58%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
73%inclusion23.2K decks31.9K decks
55%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
61%inclusion19.4K decks31.9K decks
54%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
60%inclusion19.1K decks31.9K decks
52%synergy
Master of Cruelties
59%inclusion18.9K decks31.9K decks
52%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
51%inclusion16.2K decks31.9K decks
45%synergy
Balefire Dragon
51%inclusion16.2K decks31.9K decks
45%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
49%inclusion15.8K decks31.9K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
76%inclusion24.2K decks31.9K decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion22.6K decks31.9K decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion21.9K decks31.9K decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion18.7K decks31.9K decks
12%synergy
Angel of Despair
47%inclusion15K decks31.9K decks
42%synergy
Lord of the Void
46%inclusion14.8K decks31.9K decks
41%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
46%inclusion14.6K decks31.9K decks
30%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
45%inclusion14.5K decks31.9K decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion14.1K decks31.9K decks
25%synergy
Boros Charm
44%inclusion13.9K decks31.9K decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion11.7K decks31.9K decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion11.3K decks31.9K decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
35%inclusion11K decks31.9K decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion8.05K decks31.9K decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion5.17K decks31.9K decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion4.16K decks31.9K decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion4.16K decks31.9K decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion3.66K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion3.39K decks31.9K decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.4%inclusion2.69K decks31.9K decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Serra's Emissary
41%inclusion13.2K decks31.9K decks
37%synergy
Drana and Linvala
41%inclusion13.1K decks31.9K decks
32%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
40%inclusion12.8K decks31.8K decks
35%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
40%inclusion12.8K decks31.9K decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
39%inclusion12.6K decks31.9K decks
32%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
39%inclusion12.4K decks31.9K decks
33%synergy
Angel of Serenity
36%inclusion11.5K decks31.9K decks
32%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
34%inclusion10.9K decks31.9K decks
29%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
33%inclusion10.6K decks31.9K decks
30%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
33%inclusion8.25K decks24.9K decks
29%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
33%inclusion10.5K decks31.9K decks
24%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
32%inclusion10.2K decks31.9K decks
28%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
31%inclusion10K decks31.9K decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion9.19K decks31.9K decks
19%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
28%inclusion8.95K decks31.9K decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirster
26%inclusion8.38K decks31.9K decks
23%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
26%inclusion8.28K decks31.9K decks
23%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
26%inclusion5.91K decks22.8K decks
22%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
25%inclusion8.12K decks31.9K decks
20%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
25%inclusion8.07K decks31.9K decks
22%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
25%inclusion7.95K decks31.9K decks
22%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
25%inclusion7.92K decks31.8K decks
17%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
24%inclusion7.76K decks31.9K decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion7.60K decks31.9K decks
5%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
24%inclusion7.51K decks31.9K decks
21%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
23%inclusion3.95K decks16.8K decks
17%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
23%inclusion7.36K decks31.9K decks
20%synergy
Sower of Discord
23%inclusion7.26K decks31.9K decks
20%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
22%inclusion6.95K decks31.9K decks
19%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
21%inclusion6.82K decks31.9K decks
19%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
21%inclusion6.73K decks31.9K decks
19%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
21%inclusion6.68K decks31.9K decks
19%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
20%inclusion6.48K decks31.9K decks
15%synergy
Harvester of Souls
20%inclusion6.43K decks31.9K decks
17%synergy
Aegis Angel
20%inclusion6.39K decks31.9K decks
18%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
20%inclusion6.39K decks31.9K decks
18%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
19%inclusion4.36K decks22.8K decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion5.73K decks31.9K decks
15%synergy
Platinum Angel
18%inclusion5.71K decks31.9K decks
16%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
17%inclusion5.51K decks31.9K decks
15%synergy
Karmic Guide
17%inclusion5.46K decks31.9K decks
11%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
17%inclusion5.40K decks31.9K decks
13%synergy
Steel Hellkite
17%inclusion5.38K decks31.9K decks
15%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
16%inclusion5.04K decks31.9K decks
14%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
16%inclusion4.96K decks31.9K decks
12%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
15%inclusion4.87K decks31.9K decks
13%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
15%inclusion4.79K decks31.9K decks
13%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
15%inclusion4.72K decks31.9K decks
13%synergy
Firemane Commando
15%inclusion4.71K decks31.9K decks
11%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
14%inclusion4.03K decks28.2K decks
13%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
37%inclusion11.8K decks31.9K decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion9.65K decks31.9K decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion9.62K decks31.9K decks
15%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion9.21K decks31.9K decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion8.52K decks31.9K decks
11%synergy
Mortify
26%inclusion8.24K decks31.9K decks
10%synergy
Crackling Doom
22%inclusion6.97K decks31.9K decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion6.93K decks31.9K decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion5.88K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion5.87K decks31.9K decks
8%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion5.11K decks31.9K decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion4.93K decks31.9K decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion2.89K decks26.6K decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion3.39K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion3.23K decks31.9K decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion3.08K decks31.9K decks
1%synergy
Fracture
8.3%inclusion2.64K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Utter End
8.2%inclusion2.61K decks31.9K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion2.44K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion2.10K decks28.4K decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
7.2%inclusion2.31K decks31.9K decks
0%synergy
Return to Dust
7.0%inclusion2.24K decks31.9K decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.0%inclusion2.24K decks31.9K decks
-5%synergy
Pyroblast
7.0%inclusion2.24K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion2.21K decks31.9K decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.6%inclusion2.10K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Entomb
6.2%inclusion1.99K decks31.9K decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.4%inclusion1.73K decks31.9K decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
5.2%inclusion1.67K decks31.9K decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.2%inclusion1.67K decks31.9K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
37%inclusion11.8K decks31.9K decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion10.8K decks31.9K decks
18%synergy
Demonic Counsel
30%inclusion7.44K decks24.9K decks
26%synergy
Damn
26%inclusion8.39K decks31.9K decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
24%inclusion7.72K decks31.9K decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion7K decks31.9K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
21%inclusion6.81K decks31.9K decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion6.80K decks31.9K decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion6.79K decks31.9K decks
6%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion6.56K decks31.9K decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion6.21K decks31.9K decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
16%inclusion4.95K decks31.9K decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion4.29K decks31.9K decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion4.09K decks31.9K decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion3.67K decks31.9K decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion3.61K decks31.9K decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion3.59K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Unburial Rites
10%inclusion3.07K decks31.9K decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
9.2%inclusion2.95K decks31.9K decks
-2%synergy
Armageddon
8.4%inclusion2.68K decks31.9K decks
7%synergy
Earthquake
8.4%inclusion2.67K decks31.9K decks
7%synergy
Gamble
7.6%inclusion2.42K decks31.9K decks
1%synergy
Damnation
7.1%inclusion2.26K decks31.9K decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.8%inclusion2.16K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.7%inclusion2.14K decks31.9K decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.5%inclusion2.08K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.4%inclusion2.03K decks31.9K decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.6%inclusion1.80K decks31.9K decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.6%inclusion1.64K decks29.5K decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
5.4%inclusion1.07K decks19.9K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
28%inclusion9.03K decks31.9K decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion5.72K decks31.9K decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion5.68K decks31.9K decks
12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
16%inclusion5.15K decks31.9K decks
13%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
13%inclusion4.05K decks31.9K decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion3.40K decks29.6K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion2.70K decks31.9K decks
0%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.0%inclusion2.55K decks31.9K decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion2.14K decks31.9K decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.5%inclusion1.78K decks27.5K decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.5%inclusion2.07K decks31.9K decks
4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.4%inclusion2.04K decks31.9K decks
3%synergy
Horn of the Mark
5.9%inclusion1.87K decks31.9K decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.6%inclusion1.79K decks31.9K decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.4%inclusion1.72K decks31.9K decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
33%inclusion10.5K decks31.9K decks
29%synergy
Rising of the Day
25%inclusion7.85K decks31.9K decks
15%synergy
Windcrag Siege
20%inclusion3.32K decks16.4K decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion6.29K decks31.9K decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance
17%inclusion5.43K decks31.9K decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion4.91K decks31.9K decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion4.42K decks31.9K decks
-2%synergy
All-Out Assault
13%inclusion2.13K decks16.8K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion3.84K decks31.9K decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion3.34K decks31.9K decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
10%inclusion3.22K decks31.9K decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion3.08K decks31.9K decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Contract
10%inclusion3.05K decks31.9K decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion3.03K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Sneak Attack
9.4%inclusion2.99K decks31.9K decks
7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
7.8%inclusion1.91K decks24.6K decks
7%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
7.5%inclusion2.40K decks31.9K decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion1.90K decks30.9K decks
1%synergy
Fervor
6.1%inclusion1.96K decks31.9K decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
6.1%inclusion1.95K decks31.9K decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
5.3%inclusion1.70K decks31.9K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
10%inclusion3.23K decks31.9K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion12.2K decks31.9K decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion8.48K decks31.9K decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion6.33K decks28.1K decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6.64K decks31.9K decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21%inclusion6.63K decks31.9K decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion4.81K decks31.9K decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4.67K decks31.9K decks
9%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
13%inclusion4.21K decks31.9K decks
11%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
11%inclusion3.48K decks31.9K decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion3.34K decks31.9K decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion3.13K decks31.9K decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion3.11K decks31.9K decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.5%inclusion3.02K decks31.9K decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.4%inclusion2.68K decks31.9K decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.3%inclusion2.32K decks31.9K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion29.8K decks31.9K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion27.7K decks31.9K decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion16.1K decks31.9K decks
17%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion15.4K decks31.9K decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion15.3K decks31.9K decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
44%inclusion14K decks31.9K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion13.5K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion12.3K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion11K decks31.9K decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
30%inclusion9.44K decks31.9K decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion7.48K decks31.9K decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion3.68K decks31.9K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3.14K decks31.9K decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion2.72K decks31.9K decks
3%synergy
Mardu Banner
6.1%inclusion1.94K decks31.9K decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion1.87K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion30.5K decks31.9K decks
0%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion30.4K decks31.9K decks
0%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion30K decks31.9K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion29.3K decks31.9K decks
0%synergy
Nomad Outpost
52%inclusion16.6K decks31.9K decks
-6%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion16.6K decks31.9K decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
49%inclusion15.8K decks31.9K decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
49%inclusion15.5K decks31.9K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion15.4K decks31.9K decks
-3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion15K decks31.9K decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
47%inclusion14.9K decks31.9K decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion14.8K decks31.9K decks
-2%synergy
Savai Triome
42%inclusion13.3K decks31.9K decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion12.4K decks31.9K decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion12.1K decks31.9K decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion12K decks31.9K decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion11.9K decks31.9K decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion11.6K decks31.9K decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion11.5K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion11.3K decks31.9K decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion10.8K decks31.9K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion9.02K decks31.9K decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion8.02K decks31.9K decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion7.50K decks31.9K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion6.95K decks31.9K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
21%inclusion6.84K decks31.9K decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion6.82K decks31.9K decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion6.41K decks31.9K decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion6.39K decks31.9K decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion6.22K decks31.9K decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion6.08K decks31.9K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion5.73K decks31.9K decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion5.66K decks31.9K decks
-20%synergy
Shattered Landscape
18%inclusion4.94K decks28.1K decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion5.45K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion5.37K decks31.9K decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
16%inclusion5.26K decks31.9K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion5.02K decks31.9K decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion5.01K decks31.9K decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion4.97K decks31.9K decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion4.86K decks31.9K decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion4.62K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion4.61K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion4.61K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion4.49K decks31.9K decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion4.28K decks31.9K decks
4%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion4.21K decks31.9K decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion4.13K decks31.9K decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion4.02K decks31.9K decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion3.70K decks31.9K decks
2%synergy