Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Angels

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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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Redirect Lightning
2.2%inclusion7 decks316 decks
-3%synergy
Firebender Ascension
1.3%inclusion2 decks151 decks
-8%synergy
Team Avatar
0.7%inclusion1 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
0.7%inclusion1 decks151 decks
-1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
0.6%inclusion1 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
87%inclusion1.74K decks2K decks
73%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
73%inclusion1.46K decks2K decks
66%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
74%inclusion1.48K decks2K decks
66%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
82%inclusion1.65K decks2K decks
64%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
72%inclusion1.45K decks2K decks
64%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
56%inclusion1.12K decks2K decks
53%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
57%inclusion1.14K decks2K decks
51%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
53%inclusion1.06K decks2K decks
50%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
53%inclusion1.06K decks2K decks
48%synergy
Angel of Despair
53%inclusion1.05K decks2K decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
74%inclusion1.49K decks2K decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion1.41K decks2K decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion1.36K decks2K decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion1.15K decks2K decks
10%synergy
Drana and Linvala
51%inclusion1.03K decks2K decks
42%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
48%inclusion960 decks2K decks
45%synergy
Serra's Emissary
48%inclusion958 decks2K decks
43%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
45%inclusion906 decks2K decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion899 decks2K decks
26%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
44%inclusion885 decks2K decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion741 decks2K decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion668 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion601 decks2K decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion366 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion251 decks2K decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion214 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion166 decks2K decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
7.5%inclusion151 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.3%inclusion126 decks2K decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.2%inclusion105 decks2K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Angel of Serenity
43%inclusion868 decks2K decks
39%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
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40%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
41%inclusion825 decks2K decks
38%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
41%inclusion819 decks2K decks
33%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
39%inclusion788 decks2K decks
23%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
37%inclusion742 decks2K decks
35%synergy
Master of Cruelties
37%inclusion736 decks2K decks
29%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
34%inclusion685 decks2K decks
33%synergy
Firemane Commando
34%inclusion680 decks2K decks
30%synergy
Aegis Angel
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28%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
30%inclusion604 decks2K decks
29%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
30%inclusion591 decks2K decks
28%synergy
Platinum Angel
29%inclusion572 decks2K decks
26%synergy
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
28%inclusion564 decks2K decks
27%synergy
Mother of Runes
28%inclusion561 decks2K decks
20%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
28%inclusion554 decks2K decks
22%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
27%inclusion539 decks2K decks
26%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
26%inclusion526 decks2K decks
21%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
26%inclusion139 decks536 decks
20%synergy
Balefire Dragon
26%inclusion511 decks2K decks
20%synergy
Lord of the Void
25%inclusion496 decks2K decks
20%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
24%inclusion477 decks2K decks
22%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
23%inclusion219 decks932 decks
21%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
23%inclusion465 decks2K decks
21%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
23%inclusion459 decks2K decks
22%synergy
Archangel of Thune
22%inclusion442 decks2K decks
21%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
22%inclusion248 decks1.14K decks
18%synergy
Karmic Guide
21%inclusion430 decks2K decks
15%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
21%inclusion427 decks2K decks
17%synergy
Baneslayer Angel
21%inclusion422 decks2K decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
21%inclusion422 decks2K decks
16%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
21%inclusion420 decks2K decks
20%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
20%inclusion409 decks2K decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
20%inclusion189 decks934 decks
16%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
20%inclusion392 decks2K decks
14%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
19%inclusion386 decks2K decks
16%synergy
Basandra, Battle Seraph
19%inclusion379 decks2K decks
18%synergy
Herald of War
18%inclusion365 decks2K decks
18%synergy
Resolute Archangel
17%inclusion348 decks2K decks
16%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
17%inclusion344 decks2K decks
14%synergy
Breathkeeper Seraph
17%inclusion336 decks2K decks
16%synergy
Resplendent Angel
16%inclusion330 decks2K decks
16%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
16%inclusion320 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
16%inclusion317 decks2K decks
11%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
16%inclusion242 decks1.53K decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion309 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion305 decks2K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
15%inclusion291 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
14%inclusion287 decks2K decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirster
14%inclusion285 decks2K decks
11%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
43%inclusion861 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion790 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Mortify
28%inclusion561 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion540 decks2K decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion539 decks2K decks
14%synergy
Crackling Doom
25%inclusion504 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion474 decks2K decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion387 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion356 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion327 decks2K decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion312 decks2K decks
-4%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion305 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion244 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion156 decks1.34K decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion210 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion208 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion159 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Fracture
9.3%inclusion187 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
8.7%inclusion175 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.7%inclusion174 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.4%inclusion169 decks2K decks
-3%synergy
Bedevil
7.8%inclusion157 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.7%inclusion135 decks2K decks
-5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.3%inclusion126 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.0%inclusion121 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.8%inclusion116 decks2K decks
0%synergy
Demand Answers
5.7%inclusion114 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.3%inclusion83 decks1.57K decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.0%inclusion101 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
42%inclusion851 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
27%inclusion532 decks2K decks
16%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion532 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion486 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
24%inclusion472 decks2K decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion470 decks2K decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
22%inclusion447 decks2K decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion433 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion409 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion372 decks2K decks
11%synergy
Demonic Counsel
18%inclusion207 decks1.14K decks
14%synergy
Vindicate
18%inclusion364 decks2K decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion350 decks2K decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion323 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion230 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion192 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion182 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Unburial Rites
8.9%inclusion179 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Earthquake
8.9%inclusion178 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.4%inclusion169 decks2K decks
0%synergy
Merciless Eviction
7.4%inclusion149 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.8%inclusion117 decks1.71K decks
4%synergy
Damnation
6.8%inclusion136 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.7%inclusion135 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
6.7%inclusion134 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.6%inclusion133 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Armageddon
6.6%inclusion132 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
5.7%inclusion114 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Entreat the Angels
5.3%inclusion106 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.2%inclusion104 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.1%inclusion102 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
5.0%inclusion101 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
30%inclusion606 decks2K decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion382 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion369 decks2K decks
12%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion308 decks2K decks
9%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
15%inclusion296 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Strionic Resonator
15%inclusion292 decks2K decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion195 decks1.72K decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion209 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion194 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.9%inclusion178 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.8%inclusion177 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
8.8%inclusion176 decks2K decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.9%inclusion138 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.5%inclusion131 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Horn of the Mark
6.4%inclusion128 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.1%inclusion123 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
6.0%inclusion120 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.0%inclusion86 decks1.44K decks
3%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
5.7%inclusion115 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.3%inclusion107 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Rampage of the Valkyries
27%inclusion535 decks2K decks
26%synergy
Rising of the Day
26%inclusion526 decks2K decks
17%synergy
Windcrag Siege
22%inclusion117 decks523 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion395 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Dragon Tempest
19%inclusion385 decks2K decks
15%synergy
Firja's Retribution
17%inclusion347 decks2K decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion327 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance
14%inclusion278 decks2K decks
3%synergy
All-Out Assault
12%inclusion66 decks536 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion219 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion203 decks2K decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
10%inclusion202 decks2K decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion198 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion192 decks2K decks
7%synergy
True Conviction
9.2%inclusion185 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.9%inclusion178 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.7%inclusion155 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
7.1%inclusion78 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.2%inclusion117 decks1.89K decks
1%synergy
Liliana's Contract
6.1%inclusion122 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Sneak Attack
6.0%inclusion120 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.8%inclusion117 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Court of Grace
5.7%inclusion115 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Angelic Accord
5.6%inclusion113 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Fervor
5.4%inclusion108 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
5.1%inclusion103 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Serra the Benevolent
14%inclusion287 decks2K decks
14%synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
12%inclusion248 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion744 decks2K decks
14%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
32%inclusion645 decks2K decks
31%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
29%inclusion575 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion499 decks2K decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion440 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion290 decks1.52K decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion286 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion261 decks2K decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion252 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
13%inclusion251 decks2K decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion234 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.4%inclusion188 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
9.1%inclusion183 decks2K decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.6%inclusion172 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.9%inclusion139 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion115 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.84K decks2K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion1.70K decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
48%inclusion960 decks2K decks
14%synergy
Boros Signet
47%inclusion933 decks2K decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion843 decks2K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion713 decks2K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
34%inclusion683 decks2K decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion673 decks2K decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion552 decks2K decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion540 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
26%inclusion525 decks2K decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion212 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion176 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Mardu Banner
8.0%inclusion161 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.9%inclusion118 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Savai Crystal
5.4%inclusion108 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.3%inclusion106 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion1.96K decks2K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion1.92K decks2K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion1.91K decks2K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion1.85K decks2K decks
0%synergy
Nomad Outpost
59%inclusion1.18K decks2K decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
49%inclusion989 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
47%inclusion946 decks2K decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
47%inclusion941 decks2K decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion938 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
44%inclusion876 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Savai Triome
44%inclusion874 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion848 decks2K decks
-9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion839 decks2K decks
-9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion741 decks2K decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion708 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
34%inclusion679 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion666 decks2K decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion653 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion626 decks2K decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion623 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion593 decks2K decks
-3%synergy
Luxury Suite
27%inclusion542 decks2K decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
26%inclusion522 decks2K decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion507 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion502 decks2K decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion495 decks2K decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion488 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion462 decks2K decks
-13%synergy
Shattered Landscape
22%inclusion342 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion435 decks2K decks
-16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion428 decks2K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion402 decks2K decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion391 decks2K decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion388 decks2K decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion375 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion347 decks2K decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion341 decks2K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion315 decks2K decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion306 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion306 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion292 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion273 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion270 decks2K decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion246 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
11%inclusion227 decks2K decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion223 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion220 decks2K decks
-1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion71 decks661 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
11%inclusion120 decks1.12K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion210 decks2K decks
-2%synergy