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Alex Wicker
Nov 27, 2025
Alex Wicker
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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21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
91%inclusion80 decks88 decks
82%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
82%inclusion72 decks88 decks
76%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
90%inclusion79 decks88 decks
76%synergy
Balefire Dragon
80%inclusion70 decks88 decks
74%synergy
Deflecting Swat
88%inclusion77 decks88 decks
72%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
76%inclusion67 decks88 decks
67%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
64%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
72%inclusion63 decks88 decks
64%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
62%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
59%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
88%inclusion77 decks88 decks
53%synergy
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88%inclusion77 decks88 decks
25%synergy
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68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Master of Cruelties
65%inclusion57 decks88 decks
57%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
59%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
51%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
55%synergy
Serra's Emissary
58%inclusion51 decks88 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion82 decks88 decks
74%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
83%inclusion73 decks88 decks
68%synergy
Smothering Tithe
76%inclusion67 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
64%synergy
Teferi's Protection
69%inclusion61 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
59%inclusion52 decks88 decks
51%synergy
Chrome Mox
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
51%synergy
Necropotence
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Mox Diamond
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
43%synergy
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Twinflame Tyrant
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
44%synergy
Mother of Runes
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Lord of the Void
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
45%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Drana and Linvala
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Giver of Runes
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirster
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Angel of Despair
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Angel of Serenity
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Sower of Discord
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Doom Whisperer
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Karmic Guide
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
10%synergy
The Speed Demon
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Platinum Angel
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Hellkite Charger
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
10%synergy
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Dark Ritual
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Boros Charm
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Burnt Offering
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Final Fortune
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Sacrifice
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Ephemerate
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Despark
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Crackling Doom
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Imperial Seal
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Counsel
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Gamble
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Wrath of God
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Armageddon
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Painful Truths
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Vindicate
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Scroll Rack
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
43%synergy
Animate Dead
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Reconnaissance
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Sneak Attack
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Windcrag Siege
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Moat
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-20%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Homeward Path
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion87 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion85 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion59 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
46%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
98%inclusion86 decks88 decks
54%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion85 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
97%inclusion85 decks88 decks
84%synergy
Godless Shrine
97%inclusion85 decks88 decks
50%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion85 decks88 decks
53%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
95%inclusion84 decks88 decks
63%synergy
Arid Mesa
94%inclusion83 decks88 decks
63%synergy
Plateau
94%inclusion83 decks88 decks
82%synergy
Scrubland
94%inclusion83 decks88 decks
82%synergy
Marsh Flats
91%inclusion80 decks88 decks
59%synergy
Swamp
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
-18%synergy
Mountain
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
-19%synergy
Plains
75%inclusion66 decks88 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Confluence
65%inclusion57 decks88 decks
56%synergy
Luxury Suite
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
53%synergy
Savai Triome
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Vault of Champions
61%inclusion54 decks88 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
59%inclusion52 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion51 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Windswept Heath
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
43%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Reflecting Pool
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
-19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-19%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-20%synergy
Silent Clearing
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
-34%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
-32%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-36%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Graven Cairns
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
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