Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Exhibition

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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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Secret Tunnel
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11%synergy
The Legend of Roku
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5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
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44%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
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43%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
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42%synergy
Angel of Despair
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
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35%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
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33%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
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31%synergy
Master of Cruelties
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Balefire Dragon
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Boros Charm
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Drana and Linvala
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Reconnaissance
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Angel of Serenity
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Aegis Angel
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Steel Hellkite
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Platinum Angel
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Lord of the Void
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Karmic Guide
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Dragon Mage
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Serra's Emissary
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Harvester of Souls
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Doom Whisperer
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Demon of Loathing
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Vile Mutilator
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Resolute Archangel
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirster
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Crackling Doom
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Mortify
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Despark
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Divine Resilience
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Power Word Kill
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Utter End
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Damn
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Counsel
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Painful Truths
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Unburial Rites
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Response // Resurgence
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
World at War
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Molten Exhale
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Tempest
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Rising of the Day
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Windcrag Siege
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Warstorm Surge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Dracogenesis
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sneak Attack
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Maximum Carnage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
-22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Nomad Outpost
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Godless Shrine
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Silence
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Landscape
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Vault of Champions
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Luxury Suite
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Savai Triome
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Geothermal Bog
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Moor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy