Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Budget Aggro

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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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Ty Lee, Artful Acrobat
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
61%synergy
Angel of Despair
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
55%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
55%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
52%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Master of Cruelties
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion61 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Angel of Serenity
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Harvester of Souls
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Drana and Linvala
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Angelic Arbiter
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Aegis Angel
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Demon of Loathing
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Vile Mutilator
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Steel Hellkite
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Dragon Mage
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Terror of Mount Velus
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Serra's Emissary
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Karmic Guide
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Firemane Commando
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Bogardan Hellkite
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Serra's Guardian
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Breathkeeper Seraph
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Sower of Discord
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Hellkite Charger
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Piru, the Volatile
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Subjugator Angel
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Resolute Archangel
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Angel of Finality
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Lord of the Void
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Arbiter of Woe
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Mortify
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Despark
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Crackling Doom
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-19%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Divine Resilience
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Fracture
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Thunder
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Gods Willing
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Magmaquake
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Crumb and Get It
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Read the Bones
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Counsel
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Sign in Blood
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
-14%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Unburial Rites
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Earthquake
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Macabre Waltz
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Horn of the Mark
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Windcrag Siege
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Rising of the Day
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Warstorm Surge
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Tempest
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Firja's Retribution
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Contract
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
All-Out Assault
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Bitter Reunion
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Fervor
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Animate Dead
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Serra the Benevolent
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Restless Vents
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Barren Moor
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion80 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion75 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Boros Signet
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Rakdos Signet
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Mardu Banner
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion88 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion88 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion86 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion76 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Nomad Outpost
65%inclusion57 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
-14%synergy
Shattered Landscape
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Boros Garrison
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Malice
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Tainted Field
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Akoum Refuge
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Peak
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Barrens
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy