Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Budget

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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?
Deck Filters
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Boiling Rock Prison
1.7%inclusion6 decks347 decks
0%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
1.5%inclusion5 decks342 decks
0%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
1.2%inclusion4 decks347 decks
0%synergy
Day of Black Sun
1.1%inclusion4 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Fang, Roku's Companion
1.1%inclusion4 decks377 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Angel of Despair
54%inclusion1.74K decks3.23K decks
49%synergy
Aegis Angel
51%inclusion1.64K decks3.23K decks
49%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
54%inclusion1.73K decks3.23K decks
46%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
50%inclusion1.61K decks3.23K decks
45%synergy
Angel of Serenity
46%inclusion1.48K decks3.23K decks
42%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
55%inclusion1.78K decks3.23K decks
41%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
47%inclusion1.53K decks3.23K decks
39%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
46%inclusion1.47K decks3.23K decks
39%synergy
Demon of Loathing
38%inclusion1.23K decks3.23K decks
37%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
39%inclusion1.26K decks3.23K decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion2.04K decks3.23K decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion1.49K decks3.23K decks
-16%synergy
Mortify
44%inclusion1.43K decks3.23K decks
29%synergy
Terminate
42%inclusion1.34K decks3.23K decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion1.27K decks3.23K decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion1.24K decks3.23K decks
4%synergy
Harvester of Souls
38%inclusion1.24K decks3.23K decks
35%synergy
Read the Bones
38%inclusion1.23K decks3.23K decks
28%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
38%inclusion1.22K decks3.23K decks
37%synergy
Steel Hellkite
38%inclusion1.21K decks3.23K decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Angel of the Ruins
35%inclusion1.13K decks3.23K decks
32%synergy
Master of Cruelties
35%inclusion1.12K decks3.23K decks
27%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
34%inclusion1.10K decks3.23K decks
32%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
34%inclusion1.10K decks3.23K decks
32%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
33%inclusion1.07K decks3.23K decks
17%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
32%inclusion931 decks2.92K decks
30%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
32%inclusion1.02K decks3.23K decks
23%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
32%inclusion1.02K decks3.23K decks
26%synergy
Vile Mutilator
31%inclusion796 decks2.59K decks
29%synergy
Dragon Mage
30%inclusion954 decks3.23K decks
28%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
28%inclusion893 decks3.23K decks
26%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
26%inclusion840 decks3.23K decks
24%synergy
Serra's Guardian
25%inclusion822 decks3.23K decks
25%synergy
Karmic Guide
25%inclusion819 decks3.23K decks
19%synergy
Piru, the Volatile
25%inclusion816 decks3.23K decks
23%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
25%inclusion810 decks3.23K decks
7%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
25%inclusion798 decks3.23K decks
24%synergy
Terror of Mount Velus
24%inclusion780 decks3.23K decks
23%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
24%inclusion778 decks3.23K decks
21%synergy
Arbiter of Woe
23%inclusion554 decks2.37K decks
23%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
23%inclusion754 decks3.23K decks
17%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
23%inclusion750 decks3.23K decks
21%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
21%inclusion689 decks3.23K decks
16%synergy
Drana and Linvala
21%inclusion689 decks3.23K decks
12%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
20%inclusion639 decks3.23K decks
17%synergy
Angel of Finality
20%inclusion638 decks3.23K decks
19%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
19%inclusion612 decks3.23K decks
14%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
18%inclusion314 decks1.77K decks
12%synergy
Bogardan Hellkite
18%inclusion567 decks3.23K decks
17%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
17%inclusion547 decks3.23K decks
16%synergy
Resolute Archangel
16%inclusion532 decks3.23K decks
15%synergy
Dazzling Angel
16%inclusion385 decks2.36K decks
15%synergy
Goremand
16%inclusion520 decks3.23K decks
16%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
16%inclusion512 decks3.23K decks
15%synergy
Subjugator Angel
15%inclusion499 decks3.23K decks
15%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
15%inclusion494 decks3.23K decks
13%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
15%inclusion484 decks3.23K decks
12%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
15%inclusion478 decks3.23K decks
13%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
15%inclusion350 decks2.38K decks
13%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
14%inclusion453 decks3.23K decks
11%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
14%inclusion439 decks3.23K decks
11%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
13%inclusion420 decks3.23K decks
8%synergy
Serra Angel
13%inclusion419 decks3.23K decks
13%synergy
Sonic Shrieker
13%inclusion221 decks1.74K decks
12%synergy
Breathkeeper Seraph
12%inclusion400 decks3.23K decks
12%synergy
Basandra, Battle Seraph
12%inclusion388 decks3.23K decks
11%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
12%inclusion386 decks3.23K decks
10%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
12%inclusion378 decks3.23K decks
11%synergy
Crabomination
11%inclusion329 decks2.94K decks
11%synergy
Oros, the Avenger
11%inclusion361 decks3.23K decks
11%synergy
Instants
Crackling Doom
34%inclusion1.10K decks3.23K decks
17%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion895 decks3.23K decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
21%inclusion684 decks3.23K decks
-9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion664 decks3.23K decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion614 decks3.23K decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion567 decks3.23K decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
14%inclusion457 decks3.23K decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion447 decks3.23K decks
-6%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion431 decks3.23K decks
8%synergy
Divine Resilience
13%inclusion301 decks2.37K decks
12%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion395 decks3.23K decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion381 decks3.23K decks
5%synergy
Gods Willing
11%inclusion355 decks3.23K decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
10%inclusion332 decks3.23K decks
-24%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion329 decks3.23K decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion317 decks3.23K decks
-6%synergy
Disenchant
9.4%inclusion303 decks3.23K decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.1%inclusion294 decks3.23K decks
4%synergy
Fracture
8.6%inclusion277 decks3.23K decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.9%inclusion256 decks3.23K decks
-4%synergy
Magmaquake
7.6%inclusion246 decks3.23K decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.6%inclusion246 decks3.23K decks
6%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.6%inclusion246 decks3.23K decks
6%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.5%inclusion243 decks3.23K decks
7%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
7.5%inclusion142 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.3%inclusion236 decks3.23K decks
-5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.1%inclusion229 decks3.23K decks
6%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.1%inclusion228 decks3.23K decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
6.1%inclusion198 decks3.23K decks
1%synergy
Breathe Your Last
6.1%inclusion178 decks2.90K decks
6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.0%inclusion195 decks3.23K decks
5%synergy
Orim's Thunder
5.6%inclusion182 decks3.23K decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.4%inclusion158 decks2.94K decks
1%synergy
Angelic Intervention
5.3%inclusion172 decks3.23K decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.0%inclusion162 decks3.23K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion1.04K decks3.23K decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
31%inclusion1K decks3.23K decks
25%synergy
Unburial Rites
27%inclusion873 decks3.23K decks
25%synergy
Painful Truths
25%inclusion801 decks3.23K decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion776 decks3.23K decks
9%synergy
Earthquake
22%inclusion700 decks3.23K decks
21%synergy
Demonic Counsel
19%inclusion505 decks2.61K decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion611 decks3.23K decks
11%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
19%inclusion600 decks3.23K decks
-20%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion526 decks3.23K decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
16%inclusion510 decks3.23K decks
14%synergy
Ambition's Cost
12%inclusion387 decks3.23K decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion371 decks3.23K decks
-11%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion346 decks3.23K decks
4%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion333 decks3.23K decks
-8%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
9.1%inclusion295 decks3.23K decks
8%synergy
Merciless Eviction
9.0%inclusion290 decks3.23K decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
8.7%inclusion280 decks3.23K decks
6%synergy
Victimize
8.6%inclusion277 decks3.23K decks
1%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.2%inclusion265 decks3.23K decks
6%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
7.6%inclusion245 decks3.23K decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.8%inclusion219 decks3.23K decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.5%inclusion209 decks3.23K decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.3%inclusion179 decks2.86K decks
4%synergy
Ancient Craving
6.2%inclusion201 decks3.23K decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.0%inclusion194 decks3.23K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion811 decks3.23K decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion556 decks3.23K decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion330 decks3.05K decks
9%synergy
Horn of the Mark
9.4%inclusion304 decks3.23K decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
8.4%inclusion271 decks3.23K decks
7%synergy
Boots of Speed
5.9%inclusion191 decks3.23K decks
6%synergy
Armillary Sphere
5.6%inclusion181 decks3.23K decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.4%inclusion175 decks3.23K decks
3%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
5.2%inclusion168 decks3.23K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rising of the Day
28%inclusion897 decks3.23K decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion768 decks3.23K decks
4%synergy
Warstorm Surge
20%inclusion635 decks3.23K decks
17%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
18%inclusion581 decks3.23K decks
16%synergy
Windcrag Siege
16%inclusion269 decks1.71K decks
-3%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
11%inclusion359 decks3.23K decks
10%synergy
All-Out Assault
10%inclusion174 decks1.77K decks
-3%synergy
Firja's Retribution
10%inclusion317 decks3.23K decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Contract
9.2%inclusion297 decks3.23K decks
8%synergy
Dragon Tempest
9.2%inclusion296 decks3.23K decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.8%inclusion176 decks2.57K decks
6%synergy
Bitter Reunion
5.8%inclusion187 decks3.23K decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.7%inclusion184 decks3.23K decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.5%inclusion179 decks3.23K decks
-2%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
5.3%inclusion93 decks1.75K decks
5%synergy
Soul Snare
5.3%inclusion170 decks3.23K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis Reignited
5.5%inclusion178 decks3.23K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion1.26K decks3.23K decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion587 decks3.23K decks
-13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion458 decks3.23K decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion428 decks3.23K decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion364 decks3.23K decks
7%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
10%inclusion307 decks3.23K decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion295 decks3.23K decks
-7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.2%inclusion168 decks3.23K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion2.66K decks3.23K decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion2.49K decks3.23K decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion1.87K decks3.23K decks
24%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion1.71K decks3.23K decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
52%inclusion1.69K decks3.23K decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
45%inclusion1.45K decks3.23K decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion1.13K decks3.23K decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
31%inclusion1.01K decks3.23K decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion927 decks3.23K decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion747 decks3.23K decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
23%inclusion730 decks3.23K decks
-14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion391 decks3.23K decks
11%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion390 decks3.23K decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion389 decks3.23K decks
0%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
12%inclusion206 decks1.75K decks
11%synergy
Mardu Banner
12%inclusion377 decks3.23K decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion363 decks3.23K decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
11%inclusion363 decks3.23K decks
10%synergy
Savai Crystal
6.7%inclusion215 decks3.23K decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion185 decks3.23K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion3.21K decks3.23K decks
4%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion3.20K decks3.23K decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion3.19K decks3.23K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion2.69K decks3.23K decks
-9%synergy
Nomad Outpost
63%inclusion2.03K decks3.23K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion1.85K decks3.23K decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion1.59K decks3.23K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
40%inclusion1.29K decks3.23K decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion1.29K decks3.23K decks
20%synergy
Temple of Silence
40%inclusion1.28K decks3.23K decks
16%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
37%inclusion1.20K decks3.23K decks
28%synergy
Scoured Barrens
37%inclusion1.19K decks3.23K decks
28%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
36%inclusion1.18K decks3.23K decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
34%inclusion1.10K decks3.23K decks
19%synergy
Boros Garrison
34%inclusion1.08K decks3.23K decks
20%synergy
Shattered Landscape
32%inclusion923 decks2.92K decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion1.02K decks3.23K decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31%inclusion1.01K decks3.23K decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
30%inclusion964 decks3.23K decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
29%inclusion934 decks3.23K decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Malice
28%inclusion912 decks3.23K decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
28%inclusion895 decks3.23K decks
-23%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion871 decks3.23K decks
-9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
27%inclusion869 decks3.23K decks
-25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion808 decks3.23K decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion510 decks3.23K decks
3%synergy
Tainted Field
15%inclusion499 decks3.23K decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion430 decks3.23K decks
-2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
13%inclusion425 decks3.23K decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion421 decks3.23K decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion409 decks3.23K decks
4%synergy
Akoum Refuge
12%inclusion385 decks3.23K decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
12%inclusion384 decks3.23K decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
12%inclusion375 decks3.23K decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion367 decks3.23K decks
9%synergy
Thriving Heath
11%inclusion361 decks3.23K decks
9%synergy
Tainted Peak
11%inclusion356 decks3.23K decks
1%synergy
Thriving Moor
11%inclusion351 decks3.23K decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
11%inclusion347 decks3.23K decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion340 decks3.23K decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion330 decks3.23K decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
8.5%inclusion275 decks3.23K decks
-7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.1%inclusion252 decks3.11K decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.6%inclusion245 decks3.23K decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.3%inclusion236 decks3.23K decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
6.4%inclusion208 decks3.23K decks
-13%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.4%inclusion199 decks3.11K decks
-5%synergy
Geothermal Bog
5.9%inclusion190 decks3.23K decks
2%synergy
Canyon Slough
5.6%inclusion182 decks3.23K decks
-4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.5%inclusion176 decks3.23K decks
4%synergy