Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Core 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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Team Avatar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Angel of Despair
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Angel of Serenity
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Master of Cruelties
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Balefire Dragon
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Lord of the Void
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Karmic Guide
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Steel Hellkite
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Aegis Angel
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Demon of Loathing
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Harvester of Souls
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Serra's Emissary
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Drana and Linvala
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Firemane Commando
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Basandra, Battle Seraph
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Dragon Mage
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Vile Mutilator
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Sower of Discord
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Resolute Archangel
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Oros, the Avenger
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Platinum Angel
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Mortify
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Crackling Doom
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Charm
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Vanishing Verse
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Ephemerate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Savage Beating
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Rebirth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Shock
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Shelter
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia's Fury
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Read the Bones
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Merciless Eviction
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Counsel
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Ambition's Cost
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Unburial Rites
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Relentless Assault
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Day
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Terminus
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Crux of Fate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Entreat the Angels
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Restart Sequence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Dreadbore
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Disentomb
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Boots of Speed
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Horn of the Mark
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rising of the Day
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Dragon Tempest
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
All-Out Assault
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Reunion
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Warstorm Surge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Contract
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Windcrag Siege
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Renewal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Firja's Retribution
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Grasping Shadows
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Fervor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Sneak Attack
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Outpost Siege
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Court of Grace
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
True Conviction
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis Reignited
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Flamekin Village
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Needle Spires
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Boros Signet
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Rakdos Signet
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Mardu Banner
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Savai Crystal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Star Compass
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Nomad Outpost
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Boros Garrison
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Blood Crypt
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Savai Triome
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Landscape
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of Champions
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Peak
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-12%synergy