Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Optimized

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Alex Wicker
Nov 27, 2025
Alex Wicker
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
3.8%inclusion32 decks853 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
0.7%inclusion3 decks415 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
0.5%inclusion2 decks382 decks
-6%synergy
Sozin's Comet
0.4%inclusion2 decks448 decks
-5%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
0.3%inclusion1 decks378 decks
-1%synergy
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Avacyn, Angel of Hope
85%inclusion1.55K decks1.82K decks
77%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
86%inclusion1.57K decks1.82K decks
72%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
77%inclusion1.41K decks1.82K decks
70%synergy
Master of Cruelties
72%inclusion1.32K decks1.82K decks
65%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
82%inclusion1.50K decks1.82K decks
64%synergy
Balefire Dragon
67%inclusion1.23K decks1.82K decks
62%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
64%inclusion1.16K decks1.82K decks
58%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
58%inclusion1.05K decks1.82K decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
84%inclusion1.54K decks1.82K decks
50%synergy
Lord of the Void
55%inclusion1K decks1.82K decks
50%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion1.35K decks1.82K decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion1.28K decks1.82K decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion1.09K decks1.82K decks
13%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
56%inclusion1.02K decks1.82K decks
48%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
55%inclusion1K decks1.82K decks
50%synergy
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion959 decks1.82K decks
37%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
52%inclusion942 decks1.82K decks
46%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
51%inclusion927 decks1.82K decks
42%synergy
Mother of Runes
48%inclusion882 decks1.82K decks
41%synergy
Serra's Emissary
47%inclusion860 decks1.82K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion1.22K decks1.82K decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion1.07K decks1.82K decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
58%inclusion1.05K decks1.82K decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion902 decks1.82K decks
34%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion602 decks1.82K decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion523 decks1.82K decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion520 decks1.82K decks
20%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion420 decks1.82K decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion392 decks1.82K decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion326 decks1.82K decks
13%synergy
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Valgavoth, Terror Eater
47%inclusion852 decks1.81K decks
43%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
47%inclusion853 decks1.82K decks
43%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
46%inclusion835 decks1.82K decks
42%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
46%inclusion831 decks1.82K decks
40%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
45%inclusion827 decks1.82K decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
45%inclusion819 decks1.82K decks
35%synergy
Drana and Linvala
43%inclusion782 decks1.82K decks
34%synergy
Angel of Despair
43%inclusion776 decks1.82K decks
37%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
42%inclusion774 decks1.82K decks
26%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
41%inclusion756 decks1.82K decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion717 decks1.82K decks
21%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
35%inclusion635 decks1.80K decks
31%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
35%inclusion630 decks1.82K decks
29%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
33%inclusion606 decks1.82K decks
28%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
32%inclusion579 decks1.82K decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirster
32%inclusion576 decks1.82K decks
28%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
31%inclusion566 decks1.82K decks
26%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
29%inclusion521 decks1.82K decks
25%synergy
Angel of Serenity
27%inclusion497 decks1.82K decks
23%synergy
Giver of Runes
26%inclusion481 decks1.82K decks
24%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
24%inclusion445 decks1.82K decks
21%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
24%inclusion442 decks1.82K decks
22%synergy
Sower of Discord
24%inclusion439 decks1.82K decks
22%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
23%inclusion422 decks1.82K decks
21%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
23%inclusion420 decks1.82K decks
20%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
23%inclusion413 decks1.82K decks
20%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
21%inclusion337 decks1.57K decks
15%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
21%inclusion374 decks1.82K decks
18%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
20%inclusion363 decks1.80K decks
18%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
20%inclusion361 decks1.82K decks
16%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
19%inclusion348 decks1.82K decks
17%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
18%inclusion322 decks1.82K decks
15%synergy
Platinum Angel
17%inclusion319 decks1.82K decks
15%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
17%inclusion318 decks1.82K decks
13%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
17%inclusion227 decks1.30K decks
16%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
17%inclusion314 decks1.82K decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
17%inclusion305 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
16%inclusion298 decks1.82K decks
14%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
15%inclusion272 decks1.82K decks
13%synergy
Karmic Guide
15%inclusion267 decks1.82K decks
8%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
14%inclusion260 decks1.82K decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
13%inclusion239 decks1.82K decks
11%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
13%inclusion232 decks1.82K decks
2%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
13%inclusion231 decks1.82K decks
12%synergy
Dragon Mage
12%inclusion225 decks1.82K decks
11%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
12%inclusion224 decks1.82K decks
10%synergy
Steel Hellkite
12%inclusion216 decks1.82K decks
10%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
12%inclusion215 decks1.82K decks
8%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
11%inclusion206 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Doom Whisperer
11%inclusion201 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
44%inclusion794 decks1.82K decks
29%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion792 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Boros Charm
43%inclusion776 decks1.82K decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion616 decks1.82K decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion576 decks1.82K decks
21%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion500 decks1.82K decks
14%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion316 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion315 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion289 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Crackling Doom
15%inclusion271 decks1.82K decks
-2%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion266 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion222 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion219 decks1.82K decks
-8%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion193 decks1.82K decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion191 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion177 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
8.7%inclusion158 decks1.82K decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.4%inclusion153 decks1.82K decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.3%inclusion151 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
8.2%inclusion149 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.3%inclusion134 decks1.82K decks
-5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.3%inclusion133 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.3%inclusion133 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Fracture
6.6%inclusion121 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.6%inclusion121 decks1.82K decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion115 decks1.82K decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
6.0%inclusion110 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.0%inclusion109 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Utter End
5.8%inclusion106 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.7%inclusion103 decks1.82K decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.4%inclusion98 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.3%inclusion97 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
46%inclusion843 decks1.82K decks
30%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
34%inclusion628 decks1.82K decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
32%inclusion586 decks1.81K decks
28%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion533 decks1.82K decks
11%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion421 decks1.82K decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion405 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Armageddon
21%inclusion380 decks1.82K decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion374 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion362 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion357 decks1.82K decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion350 decks1.82K decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
17%inclusion303 decks1.82K decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion292 decks1.82K decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion260 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion254 decks1.82K decks
4%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion253 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion244 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion239 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion204 decks1.82K decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion197 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion152 decks1.82K decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
7.5%inclusion137 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Painful Truths
7.3%inclusion133 decks1.82K decks
-2%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.2%inclusion113 decks1.82K decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.6%inclusion103 decks1.82K decks
-4%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.4%inclusion98 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.2%inclusion95 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion440 decks1.82K decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
23%inclusion422 decks1.82K decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion371 decks1.82K decks
14%synergy
Strionic Resonator
16%inclusion293 decks1.82K decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion210 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion203 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
10%inclusion176 decks1.82K decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.4%inclusion172 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.2%inclusion168 decks1.82K decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.2%inclusion149 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.2%inclusion112 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.5%inclusion101 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.4%inclusion99 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
45%inclusion828 decks1.82K decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion744 decks1.82K decks
21%synergy
Animate Dead
26%inclusion470 decks1.82K decks
18%synergy
Reconnaissance
23%inclusion422 decks1.82K decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion340 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
19%inclusion339 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion339 decks1.82K decks
12%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion302 decks1.82K decks
12%synergy
Windcrag Siege
16%inclusion243 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
15%inclusion265 decks1.82K decks
12%synergy
Sneak Attack
12%inclusion227 decks1.82K decks
10%synergy
All-Out Assault
12%inclusion188 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion209 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion174 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.7%inclusion159 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Liliana's Contract
7.9%inclusion144 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.4%inclusion116 decks1.81K decks
5%synergy
Fervor
6.4%inclusion116 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.5%inclusion100 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.2%inclusion95 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.1%inclusion93 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
11%inclusion192 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion631 decks1.82K decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
34%inclusion622 decks1.82K decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion479 decks1.82K decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion425 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
23%inclusion422 decks1.82K decks
21%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion394 decks1.82K decks
16%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
20%inclusion372 decks1.82K decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion354 decks1.82K decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion273 decks1.82K decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion216 decks1.82K decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion202 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion178 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.4%inclusion172 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion129 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
7.0%inclusion128 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion106 decks1.82K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion104 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.1%inclusion93 decks1.82K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion1.77K decks1.82K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion1.65K decks1.82K decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion916 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion870 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
47%inclusion864 decks1.82K decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
46%inclusion848 decks1.82K decks
13%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion798 decks1.82K decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion787 decks1.82K decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion675 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion450 decks1.82K decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion308 decks1.82K decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion227 decks1.82K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion227 decks1.82K decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.9%inclusion162 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.6%inclusion138 decks1.82K decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion135 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion130 decks1.82K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion114 decks1.82K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion1.74K decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion1.72K decks1.82K decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.72K decks1.82K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion1.70K decks1.82K decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
73%inclusion1.33K decks1.82K decks
27%synergy
Sacred Foundry
71%inclusion1.30K decks1.82K decks
27%synergy
Blood Crypt
70%inclusion1.28K decks1.82K decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion1.09K decks1.82K decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion1.06K decks1.82K decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion1.05K decks1.82K decks
26%synergy
Savai Triome
56%inclusion1.02K decks1.82K decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion918 decks1.82K decks
17%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion898 decks1.82K decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion882 decks1.82K decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion839 decks1.82K decks
-5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion827 decks1.82K decks
-6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion806 decks1.82K decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion800 decks1.82K decks
-7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
40%inclusion738 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Nomad Outpost
40%inclusion728 decks1.82K decks
-18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion690 decks1.82K decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion544 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion508 decks1.82K decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion503 decks1.82K decks
18%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion477 decks1.82K decks
17%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion450 decks1.82K decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion441 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
24%inclusion441 decks1.82K decks
12%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion439 decks1.82K decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion430 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion429 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion428 decks1.82K decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
20%inclusion369 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion360 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion338 decks1.82K decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion314 decks1.82K decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion285 decks1.82K decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion273 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion271 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion267 decks1.81K decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion265 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion265 decks1.82K decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion256 decks1.82K decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion255 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion252 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion245 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion243 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion237 decks1.82K decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion236 decks1.82K decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion236 decks1.82K decks
-24%synergy
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