Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - 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?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
3.1%inclusion9 decks292 decks
-2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
1.4%inclusion2 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Sozin's Comet
1.3%inclusion2 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Realm of Koh
0.8%inclusion1 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
0.8%inclusion1 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
87%inclusion3.10K decks3.54K decks
74%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
80%inclusion2.82K decks3.54K decks
72%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
75%inclusion2.65K decks3.54K decks
68%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
72%inclusion2.54K decks3.54K decks
64%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
72%inclusion2.55K decks3.54K decks
64%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
79%inclusion2.81K decks3.54K decks
62%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
66%inclusion2.33K decks3.54K decks
60%synergy
Balefire Dragon
63%inclusion2.25K decks3.54K decks
58%synergy
Lord of the Void
61%inclusion2.17K decks3.54K decks
56%synergy
Master of Cruelties
64%inclusion2.26K decks3.54K decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
78%inclusion2.75K decks3.54K decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion2.55K decks3.54K decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2.36K decks3.54K decks
4%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
60%inclusion2.11K decks3.54K decks
55%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
59%inclusion2.07K decks3.54K decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion2.06K decks3.54K decks
11%synergy
Angel of Despair
57%inclusion2.02K decks3.54K decks
52%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
55%inclusion1.93K decks3.54K decks
38%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
53%inclusion1.88K decks3.54K decks
48%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
53%inclusion1.86K decks3.54K decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion1.40K decks3.54K decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion1.37K decks3.54K decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion1.36K decks3.54K decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion930 decks3.54K decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion458 decks3.54K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion373 decks3.54K decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
9.3%inclusion330 decks3.54K decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.5%inclusion266 decks3.54K decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
6.6%inclusion233 decks3.54K decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Drana and Linvala
52%inclusion1.85K decks3.54K decks
43%synergy
Serra's Emissary
52%inclusion1.85K decks3.54K decks
48%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
51%inclusion1.79K decks3.54K decks
45%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
50%inclusion1.77K decks3.54K decks
45%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
48%inclusion1.68K decks3.54K decks
44%synergy
Angel of Serenity
47%inclusion1.68K decks3.54K decks
43%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
41%inclusion1.46K decks3.54K decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
41%inclusion1.45K decks3.54K decks
33%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
41%inclusion1.45K decks3.54K decks
37%synergy
Bloodthirster
40%inclusion1.43K decks3.54K decks
37%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
39%inclusion752 decks1.91K decks
35%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
39%inclusion1.37K decks3.54K decks
34%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
38%inclusion1.35K decks3.54K decks
36%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
38%inclusion1.34K decks3.54K decks
32%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
38%inclusion1.33K decks3.54K decks
34%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
38%inclusion1.33K decks3.54K decks
29%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
37%inclusion1.30K decks3.54K decks
34%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
36%inclusion510 decks1.43K decks
32%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
35%inclusion1.24K decks3.54K decks
27%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
34%inclusion1.20K decks3.54K decks
31%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
31%inclusion1.09K decks3.54K decks
28%synergy
Sower of Discord
31%inclusion1.08K decks3.54K decks
28%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
30%inclusion1.08K decks3.54K decks
28%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
28%inclusion1K decks3.54K decks
25%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
28%inclusion992 decks3.54K decks
25%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
28%inclusion990 decks3.54K decks
25%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
28%inclusion983 decks3.54K decks
22%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
26%inclusion369 decks1.43K decks
24%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
25%inclusion889 decks3.54K decks
22%synergy
Aegis Angel
25%inclusion886 decks3.54K decks
23%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
25%inclusion874 decks3.54K decks
23%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
24%inclusion656 decks2.68K decks
23%synergy
Harvester of Souls
24%inclusion861 decks3.54K decks
21%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
23%inclusion119 decks507 decks
17%synergy
Platinum Angel
23%inclusion814 decks3.54K decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion777 decks3.54K decks
13%synergy
Steel Hellkite
21%inclusion753 decks3.54K decks
19%synergy
Firemane Commando
21%inclusion746 decks3.54K decks
17%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
20%inclusion715 decks3.54K decks
17%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
20%inclusion713 decks3.54K decks
18%synergy
Terror of Mount Velus
20%inclusion705 decks3.54K decks
19%synergy
Vile Mutilator
20%inclusion364 decks1.85K decks
18%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
20%inclusion693 decks3.54K decks
17%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
19%inclusion666 decks3.54K decks
16%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
18%inclusion655 decks3.54K decks
17%synergy
Demon of Loathing
18%inclusion655 decks3.54K decks
17%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
18%inclusion647 decks3.54K decks
16%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
18%inclusion620 decks3.54K decks
16%synergy
Karmic Guide
17%inclusion605 decks3.54K decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion604 decks3.54K decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
47%inclusion1.67K decks3.54K decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion1.39K decks3.54K decks
5%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion1.14K decks3.54K decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion1.06K decks3.54K decks
15%synergy
Mortify
29%inclusion1.04K decks3.54K decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion1.02K decks3.54K decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion943 decks3.54K decks
13%synergy
Crackling Doom
25%inclusion894 decks3.54K decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion644 decks3.54K decks
2%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion585 decks3.54K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion544 decks3.54K decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion510 decks3.54K decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion307 decks2.30K decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion468 decks3.54K decks
-7%synergy
Utter End
8.2%inclusion291 decks3.54K decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.2%inclusion289 decks3.54K decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
7.5%inclusion267 decks3.54K decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.2%inclusion199 decks2.75K decks
4%synergy
Fracture
7.2%inclusion256 decks3.54K decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.5%inclusion26 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.4%inclusion225 decks3.54K decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.3%inclusion223 decks3.54K decks
1%synergy
Divine Resilience
5.8%inclusion81 decks1.39K decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
5.6%inclusion197 decks3.54K decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.5%inclusion195 decks3.54K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
44%inclusion1.56K decks3.54K decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
30%inclusion580 decks1.91K decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
28%inclusion1.01K decks3.54K decks
12%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion961 decks3.54K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
26%inclusion935 decks3.54K decks
20%synergy
Read the Bones
26%inclusion933 decks3.54K decks
16%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion827 decks3.54K decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
18%inclusion621 decks3.54K decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion609 decks3.54K decks
-5%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion600 decks3.54K decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion565 decks3.54K decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion470 decks3.54K decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion449 decks3.54K decks
-3%synergy
Earthquake
12%inclusion433 decks3.54K decks
11%synergy
Painful Truths
12%inclusion420 decks3.54K decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion343 decks3.54K decks
2%synergy
Unburial Rites
9.3%inclusion329 decks3.54K decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.0%inclusion320 decks3.54K decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.6%inclusion214 decks2.50K decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.8%inclusion275 decks3.54K decks
-1%synergy
Armageddon
7.4%inclusion263 decks3.54K decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.0%inclusion211 decks3K decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
6.6%inclusion234 decks3.54K decks
-4%synergy
Damnation
6.3%inclusion223 decks3.54K decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.3%inclusion223 decks3.54K decks
4%synergy
Merciless Eviction
6.1%inclusion217 decks3.54K decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.1%inclusion181 decks3.54K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
35%inclusion1.24K decks3.54K decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion752 decks3.54K decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion698 decks3.54K decks
14%synergy
Strionic Resonator
18%inclusion642 decks3.54K decks
15%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
15%inclusion528 decks3.54K decks
13%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
15%inclusion448 decks3.01K decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion247 decks2.52K decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.2%inclusion256 decks3.54K decks
-2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.1%inclusion250 decks3.54K decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.7%inclusion237 decks3.54K decks
5%synergy
Horn of the Mark
6.5%inclusion229 decks3.54K decks
4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.9%inclusion208 decks3.54K decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.8%inclusion206 decks3.54K decks
-4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.3%inclusion187 decks3.54K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion1.57K decks3.54K decks
25%synergy
Dragon Tempest
43%inclusion1.52K decks3.54K decks
39%synergy
Rising of the Day
29%inclusion1.03K decks3.54K decks
20%synergy
Windcrag Siege
22%inclusion107 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
14%inclusion483 decks3.54K decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion479 decks3.54K decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Contract
13%inclusion472 decks3.54K decks
12%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion242 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion468 decks3.54K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion455 decks3.54K decks
10%synergy
Warstorm Surge
12%inclusion417 decks3.54K decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion388 decks3.54K decks
-5%synergy
All-Out Assault
11%inclusion55 decks507 decks
-2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion349 decks3.54K decks
8%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
9.1%inclusion323 decks3.54K decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
9.1%inclusion321 decks3.54K decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.1%inclusion287 decks3.54K decks
1%synergy
Sneak Attack
7.1%inclusion250 decks3.54K decks
4%synergy
Fervor
6.0%inclusion212 decks3.54K decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
5.2%inclusion184 decks3.54K decks
4%synergy
Firja's Retribution
5.1%inclusion181 decks3.54K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
11%inclusion373 decks3.54K decks
6%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
5.6%inclusion200 decks3.54K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion1.52K decks3.54K decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion937 decks3.54K decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
25%inclusion660 decks2.67K decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion823 decks3.54K decks
7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion718 decks3.54K decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion559 decks3.54K decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion513 decks3.54K decks
9%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
13%inclusion460 decks3.54K decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion399 decks3.54K decks
2%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
11%inclusion393 decks3.54K decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion348 decks3.54K decks
2%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
9.2%inclusion325 decks3.54K decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.2%inclusion325 decks3.54K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion318 decks3.54K decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.3%inclusion222 decks3.54K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion3.30K decks3.54K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion3.06K decks3.54K decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion1.88K decks3.54K decks
19%synergy
Boros Signet
51%inclusion1.81K decks3.54K decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion1.77K decks3.54K decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
41%inclusion1.47K decks3.54K decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion1.39K decks3.54K decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
35%inclusion1.25K decks3.54K decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion1.17K decks3.54K decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion986 decks3.54K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion800 decks3.54K decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion315 decks3.54K decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.9%inclusion278 decks3.54K decks
2%synergy
Mardu Banner
5.9%inclusion209 decks3.54K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.7%inclusion201 decks3.54K decks
0%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.4%inclusion190 decks3.54K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion3.41K decks3.54K decks
1%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion3.38K decks3.54K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion3.36K decks3.54K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion3.24K decks3.54K decks
-1%synergy
Nomad Outpost
58%inclusion2.07K decks3.54K decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion1.89K decks3.54K decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
51%inclusion1.81K decks3.54K decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
51%inclusion1.81K decks3.54K decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
51%inclusion1.80K decks3.54K decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion1.76K decks3.54K decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion1.76K decks3.54K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion1.72K decks3.54K decks
-3%synergy
Savai Triome
48%inclusion1.71K decks3.54K decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion1.49K decks3.54K decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
41%inclusion1.44K decks3.54K decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
39%inclusion1.40K decks3.54K decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
39%inclusion1.39K decks3.54K decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion1.35K decks3.54K decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion1.35K decks3.54K decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion1.33K decks3.54K decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
37%inclusion1.30K decks3.54K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion1.05K decks3.54K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion839 decks3.54K decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
24%inclusion836 decks3.54K decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion826 decks3.54K decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion825 decks3.54K decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion823 decks3.54K decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion817 decks3.54K decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion776 decks3.54K decks
-14%synergy
Shattered Landscape
21%inclusion570 decks2.67K decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion754 decks3.54K decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion753 decks3.54K decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion707 decks3.54K decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion634 decks3.54K decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion593 decks3.54K decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion589 decks3.54K decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion578 decks3.54K decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion553 decks3.54K decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion553 decks3.54K decks
-22%synergy
Graven Cairns
14%inclusion505 decks3.54K decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion483 decks3.54K decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion483 decks3.54K decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion250 decks1.88K decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion462 decks3.54K decks
3%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion454 decks3.54K decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion439 decks3.54K decks
3%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion439 decks3.54K decks
0%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion438 decks3.54K decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
12%inclusion427 decks3.54K decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion403 decks3.54K decks
2%synergy