Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Expensive Demons

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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
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
90%inclusion80 decks89 decks
81%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
76%inclusion68 decks89 decks
71%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
81%inclusion72 decks89 decks
67%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
65%synergy
Lord of the Void
70%inclusion62 decks89 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
60%synergy
Balefire Dragon
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
60%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
76%inclusion68 decks89 decks
59%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
57%synergy
Lightning Greaves
90%inclusion80 decks89 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion68 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Master of Cruelties
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
53%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
54%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
54%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Bloodthirster
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
72%inclusion64 decks89 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
70%inclusion62 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Smothering Tithe
62%inclusion55 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Tomb
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
39%synergy
The One Ring
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
38%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
47%synergy
Serra's Emissary
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
44%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Drana and Linvala
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Mother of Runes
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Angel of Despair
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Angel of Serenity
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Sower of Discord
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Platinum Angel
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Karmic Guide
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Doom Whisperer
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Firemane Commando
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, the Showstopper
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
The Speed Demon
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Boros Charm
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Crackling Doom
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Entomb
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Utter End
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Burnt Offering
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Despark
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Demand Answers
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Damn
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Wrath of God
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Armageddon
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Strionic Resonator
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Dragon Tempest
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Reconnaissance
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Rising of the Day
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Windcrag Siege
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Sneak Attack
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Liliana's Contract
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
14%synergy
All-Out Assault
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Fervor
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Moat
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Arena of Glory
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Command Beacon
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion87 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion82 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
19%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion87 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
83%synergy
Badlands
94%inclusion84 decks89 decks
82%synergy
Scrubland
94%inclusion84 decks89 decks
82%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion79 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Arid Mesa
89%inclusion79 decks89 decks
57%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion78 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion77 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion76 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion74 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion74 decks89 decks
51%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion73 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
80%inclusion71 decks89 decks
48%synergy
Savai Triome
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Spectator Seating
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
-19%synergy
Nomad Outpost
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
-28%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
-19%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
-14%synergy
Fetid Heath
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
-14%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
3%synergy