Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Core Flying

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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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Dragon Moose
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
74%inclusion55 decks74 decks
60%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
66%inclusion49 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Angel of Despair
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
43%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Angel of Serenity
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
66%inclusion49 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Boros Charm
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Master of Cruelties
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Drana and Linvala
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Aurelia, the Law Above
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Aegis Angel
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Steel Hellkite
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Harvester of Souls
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Lord of the Void
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Serra's Emissary
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Demon of Loathing
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Balefire Dragon
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Vile Mutilator
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Piru, the Volatile
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Karmic Guide
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Platinum Angel
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Baneslayer Angel
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Sower of Discord
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Dragon Mage
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Subjugator Angel
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Firemane Commando
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Terror of Mount Velus
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Crackling Doom
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Mortify
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Divine Resilience
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Intervention
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Demand Answers
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Power Word Kill
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Read the Bones
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Counsel
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Earthquake
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Damn
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Unburial Rites
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Wrath of God
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Merciless Eviction
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Horn of the Mark
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Boots of Speed
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Rising of the Day
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Warstorm Surge
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Liliana's Contract
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Firja's Retribution
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
All-Out Assault
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Fervor
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Sneak Attack
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Windcrag Siege
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Legion's Initiative
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion69 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion63 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Signet
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Mardu Banner
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion72 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion72 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion70 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion69 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Nomad Outpost
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Savai Triome
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Landscape
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Malice
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Spectator Seating
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-22%synergy
Fetid Heath
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Field
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
1%synergy