Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Core

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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
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-3%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
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0%synergy
Turtles Forever
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1%synergy
Team Avatar
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0%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
0.6%inclusion1 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
70%inclusion1.68K decks2.39K decks
57%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
60%inclusion1.43K decks2.39K decks
53%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
56%inclusion1.34K decks2.39K decks
48%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
54%inclusion1.30K decks2.39K decks
47%synergy
Angel of Despair
51%inclusion1.22K decks2.39K decks
46%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
58%inclusion1.39K decks2.39K decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion1.69K decks2.39K decks
39%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
44%inclusion1.05K decks2.39K decks
39%synergy
Angel of Serenity
41%inclusion989 decks2.39K decks
37%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
42%inclusion992 decks2.39K decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion1.51K decks2.39K decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion1.40K decks2.39K decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion1.23K decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Master of Cruelties
44%inclusion1.04K decks2.39K decks
36%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
43%inclusion1.02K decks2.39K decks
27%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
41%inclusion973 decks2.39K decks
32%synergy
Terminate
37%inclusion878 decks2.39K decks
24%synergy
Mortify
36%inclusion871 decks2.39K decks
21%synergy
Boros Charm
36%inclusion866 decks2.39K decks
6%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
36%inclusion863 decks2.39K decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
7.8%inclusion187 decks2.39K decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Drana and Linvala
35%inclusion832 decks2.39K decks
25%synergy
Aegis Angel
35%inclusion828 decks2.39K decks
32%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
32%inclusion758 decks2.39K decks
28%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
31%inclusion752 decks2.39K decks
29%synergy
Harvester of Souls
30%inclusion723 decks2.39K decks
27%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
30%inclusion712 decks2.39K decks
22%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
30%inclusion711 decks2.39K decks
25%synergy
Lord of the Void
29%inclusion700 decks2.39K decks
24%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
29%inclusion695 decks2.39K decks
23%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
29%inclusion685 decks2.39K decks
26%synergy
Balefire Dragon
29%inclusion683 decks2.39K decks
23%synergy
Serra's Emissary
28%inclusion668 decks2.39K decks
23%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
28%inclusion659 decks2.39K decks
25%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
27%inclusion650 decks2.39K decks
22%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
27%inclusion641 decks2.39K decks
24%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
26%inclusion613 decks2.39K decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion607 decks2.39K decks
18%synergy
Steel Hellkite
25%inclusion594 decks2.39K decks
23%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
25%inclusion590 decks2.39K decks
23%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
24%inclusion574 decks2.39K decks
21%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
23%inclusion558 decks2.39K decks
18%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
22%inclusion537 decks2.39K decks
21%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
22%inclusion477 decks2.13K decks
21%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
22%inclusion523 decks2.39K decks
19%synergy
Demon of Loathing
22%inclusion519 decks2.39K decks
20%synergy
Karmic Guide
21%inclusion509 decks2.39K decks
15%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
20%inclusion484 decks2.39K decks
18%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
20%inclusion473 decks2.39K decks
14%synergy
Vile Mutilator
19%inclusion351 decks1.81K decks
18%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
19%inclusion453 decks2.39K decks
17%synergy
Sower of Discord
19%inclusion453 decks2.39K decks
16%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
19%inclusion185 decks980 decks
13%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
19%inclusion449 decks2.39K decks
16%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
19%inclusion342 decks1.83K decks
15%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
19%inclusion444 decks2.39K decks
17%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
18%inclusion434 decks2.39K decks
16%synergy
Dragon Mage
18%inclusion434 decks2.39K decks
17%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
18%inclusion286 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Terror of Mount Velus
18%inclusion422 decks2.39K decks
16%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
17%inclusion415 decks2.39K decks
16%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
17%inclusion413 decks2.39K decks
15%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
17%inclusion404 decks2.39K decks
15%synergy
Firemane Commando
16%inclusion387 decks2.39K decks
13%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
16%inclusion385 decks2.39K decks
15%synergy
Piru, the Volatile
16%inclusion380 decks2.39K decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirster
16%inclusion375 decks2.39K decks
12%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
16%inclusion372 decks2.39K decks
10%synergy
Resolute Archangel
16%inclusion371 decks2.39K decks
14%synergy
Serra's Guardian
15%inclusion369 decks2.39K decks
15%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
15%inclusion366 decks2.39K decks
14%synergy
Instants
Crackling Doom
31%inclusion745 decks2.39K decks
14%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion586 decks2.39K decks
-10%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion526 decks2.39K decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion427 decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion417 decks2.39K decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion349 decks2.39K decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion335 decks2.39K decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion322 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion303 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion260 decks2.39K decks
8%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion248 decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion245 decks2.39K decks
-3%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion243 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion183 decks1.98K decks
2%synergy
Fracture
9.1%inclusion217 decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.0%inclusion216 decks2.39K decks
-3%synergy
Divine Resilience
8.1%inclusion128 decks1.58K decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.0%inclusion191 decks2.39K decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.9%inclusion188 decks2.39K decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.7%inclusion185 decks2.39K decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.6%inclusion162 decks2.14K decks
4%synergy
Gods Willing
7.3%inclusion175 decks2.39K decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion162 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Abrade
6.6%inclusion158 decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.1%inclusion131 decks2.14K decks
2%synergy
Murder
5.9%inclusion140 decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.9%inclusion140 decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.8%inclusion138 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.7%inclusion136 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
5.5%inclusion131 decks2.39K decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
5.4%inclusion129 decks2.39K decks
-10%synergy
Disenchant
5.2%inclusion125 decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.1%inclusion34 decks669 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.0%inclusion120 decks2.39K decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
33%inclusion781 decks2.39K decks
-6%synergy
Read the Bones
32%inclusion758 decks2.39K decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
26%inclusion618 decks2.39K decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
23%inclusion556 decks2.39K decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion539 decks2.39K decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion478 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Damn
20%inclusion473 decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Demonic Counsel
20%inclusion357 decks1.83K decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion458 decks2.39K decks
-3%synergy
Painful Truths
18%inclusion441 decks2.39K decks
9%synergy
Unburial Rites
16%inclusion380 decks2.39K decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion366 decks2.39K decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion357 decks2.39K decks
7%synergy
Earthquake
15%inclusion350 decks2.39K decks
14%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion339 decks2.39K decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion304 decks2.39K decks
8%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion299 decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion230 decks2.39K decks
8%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.4%inclusion200 decks2.39K decks
6%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.3%inclusion198 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.7%inclusion183 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
7.6%inclusion181 decks2.39K decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
7.5%inclusion179 decks2.39K decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.9%inclusion164 decks2.39K decks
-1%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.7%inclusion160 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Victimize
6.6%inclusion157 decks2.39K decks
-1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.6%inclusion135 decks2.06K decks
4%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
6.2%inclusion147 decks2.39K decks
0%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.4%inclusion128 decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
28%inclusion673 decks2.39K decks
22%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion315 decks2.24K decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion326 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion318 decks2.39K decks
10%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
12%inclusion288 decks2.39K decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion228 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.4%inclusion201 decks2.39K decks
2%synergy
Horn of the Mark
7.6%inclusion181 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.6%inclusion134 decks2.39K decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.1%inclusion122 decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion850 decks2.39K decks
16%synergy
Rising of the Day
26%inclusion618 decks2.39K decks
17%synergy
Dragon Tempest
22%inclusion522 decks2.39K decks
18%synergy
Windcrag Siege
16%inclusion153 decks953 decks
-2%synergy
Warstorm Surge
14%inclusion328 decks2.39K decks
11%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion328 decks2.39K decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
12%inclusion287 decks2.39K decks
2%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
12%inclusion282 decks2.39K decks
11%synergy
All-Out Assault
11%inclusion109 decks980 decks
-1%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
10%inclusion181 decks1.79K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.4%inclusion224 decks2.39K decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Contract
9.1%inclusion217 decks2.39K decks
8%synergy
Firja's Retribution
9.0%inclusion215 decks2.39K decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
8.9%inclusion213 decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.3%inclusion199 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.9%inclusion164 decks2.39K decks
0%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.6%inclusion158 decks2.39K decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.3%inclusion151 decks2.39K decks
-9%synergy
True Conviction
5.7%inclusion135 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Sneak Attack
5.5%inclusion132 decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Fervor
5.2%inclusion125 decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
8.8%inclusion210 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
5.4%inclusion128 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion910 decks2.39K decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion575 decks2.39K decks
-7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
19%inclusion462 decks2.39K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion391 decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion275 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
13%inclusion307 decks2.39K decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion295 decks2.39K decks
6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion252 decks2.39K decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.6%inclusion181 decks2.39K decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion163 decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.6%inclusion134 decks2.39K decks
-2%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.4%inclusion129 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion2.15K decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion1.97K decks2.39K decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion1.34K decks2.39K decks
22%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion1.27K decks2.39K decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
52%inclusion1.25K decks2.39K decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion901 decks2.39K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
37%inclusion888 decks2.39K decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
35%inclusion825 decks2.39K decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion778 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
30%inclusion722 decks2.39K decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion549 decks2.39K decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion422 decks2.39K decks
9%synergy
Mardu Banner
9.1%inclusion217 decks2.39K decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.5%inclusion203 decks2.39K decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.6%inclusion182 decks2.39K decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.2%inclusion148 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.1%inclusion145 decks2.39K decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.7%inclusion137 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Savai Crystal
5.7%inclusion136 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.7%inclusion136 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion2.35K decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion2.34K decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion2.32K decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion2.13K decks2.39K decks
-3%synergy
Nomad Outpost
61%inclusion1.47K decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion1.19K decks2.39K decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion1.03K decks2.39K decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion1.03K decks2.39K decks
-6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
42%inclusion1.01K decks2.39K decks
-9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion984 decks2.39K decks
-10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion931 decks2.39K decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion869 decks2.39K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion762 decks2.39K decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
31%inclusion745 decks2.39K decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
31%inclusion730 decks2.39K decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
30%inclusion714 decks2.39K decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion698 decks2.39K decks
-6%synergy
Shattered Landscape
28%inclusion586 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion650 decks2.39K decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
27%inclusion643 decks2.39K decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
25%inclusion600 decks2.39K decks
-22%synergy
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion578 decks2.39K decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion558 decks2.39K decks
6%synergy
Savai Triome
23%inclusion552 decks2.39K decks
-16%synergy
Blood Crypt
23%inclusion546 decks2.39K decks
-20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion544 decks2.39K decks
-15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
22%inclusion533 decks2.39K decks
13%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion517 decks2.39K decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion516 decks2.39K decks
-5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
21%inclusion504 decks2.39K decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
17%inclusion409 decks2.39K decks
-15%synergy
Vault of Champions
17%inclusion398 decks2.39K decks
-17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion374 decks2.39K decks
-16%synergy
Luxury Suite
15%inclusion364 decks2.39K decks
-17%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion353 decks2.39K decks
-17%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion353 decks2.39K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion348 decks2.39K decks
-17%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion344 decks2.39K decks
-6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion332 decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
14%inclusion325 decks2.39K decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion323 decks2.39K decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion314 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion310 decks2.39K decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
12%inclusion297 decks2.39K decks
-11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
12%inclusion292 decks2.39K decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Field
12%inclusion290 decks2.39K decks
0%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
12%inclusion282 decks2.39K decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
9.0%inclusion164 decks1.82K decks
-3%synergy
Graven Cairns
8.8%inclusion210 decks2.39K decks
-2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
8.4%inclusion201 decks2.39K decks
-1%synergy