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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
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Day of Black Sun
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Sozin's Comet
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
87%inclusion161 decks185 decks
79%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
90%inclusion167 decks185 decks
76%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
77%inclusion142 decks185 decks
69%synergy
Balefire Dragon
74%inclusion137 decks185 decks
68%synergy
Master of Cruelties
74%inclusion137 decks185 decks
66%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
71%inclusion132 decks185 decks
66%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
81%inclusion150 decks185 decks
63%synergy
Lightning Greaves
92%inclusion171 decks185 decks
58%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
61%inclusion112 decks185 decks
52%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
56%inclusion104 decks185 decks
51%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion134 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion121 decks185 decks
34%synergy
Deflecting Swat
59%inclusion110 decks185 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion102 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
55%inclusion101 decks185 decks
48%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
55%inclusion101 decks185 decks
47%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
53%inclusion98 decks185 decks
49%synergy
Serra's Emissary
53%inclusion98 decks185 decks
48%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
52%inclusion96 decks183 decks
48%synergy
Lord of the Void
52%inclusion96 decks185 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
69%inclusion127 decks185 decks
49%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion110 decks185 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion106 decks185 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion104 decks185 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion73 decks185 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion67 decks185 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
34%inclusion62 decks185 decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
28%inclusion51 decks185 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Archfiend of Despair
51%inclusion95 decks185 decks
48%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
50%inclusion92 decks185 decks
45%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
49%inclusion91 decks185 decks
44%synergy
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion88 decks185 decks
38%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
48%inclusion88 decks185 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion82 decks185 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
44%inclusion82 decks185 decks
37%synergy
Drana and Linvala
44%inclusion82 decks185 decks
35%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
43%inclusion79 decks185 decks
27%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
41%inclusion74 decks182 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
39%inclusion72 decks185 decks
33%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
38%inclusion71 decks185 decks
33%synergy
Angel of Despair
36%inclusion67 decks185 decks
31%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
35%inclusion65 decks185 decks
27%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
34%inclusion62 decks185 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
27%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
31%inclusion58 decks185 decks
29%synergy
Giver of Runes
31%inclusion57 decks185 decks
28%synergy
Sower of Discord
29%inclusion53 decks185 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirster
28%inclusion52 decks185 decks
25%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
26%inclusion42 decks164 decks
19%synergy
Angel of Serenity
25%inclusion47 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
25%inclusion46 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
24%inclusion45 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
23%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
24%inclusion44 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
21%inclusion39 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Platinum Angel
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
-4%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Doom Whisperer
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
9%synergy
The Speed Demon
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
49%inclusion90 decks185 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
47%inclusion87 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion68 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion66 decks185 decks
25%synergy
Boros Charm
30%inclusion56 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion48 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Doom
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion22 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.7%inclusion16 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Burnt Offering
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Reprieve
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
46%inclusion86 decks185 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Counsel
37%inclusion67 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
30%inclusion55 decks185 decks
-9%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion54 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion46 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion46 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Armageddon
23%inclusion43 decks185 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion41 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion40 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion40 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Wrath of God
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Earthquake
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion47 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion20 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
50%inclusion93 decks185 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
37%inclusion69 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Reconnaissance
28%inclusion51 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
28%inclusion51 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion37 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Sneak Attack
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Windcrag Siege
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
13%synergy
All-Out Assault
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion21 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Contract
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Fervor
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
43%inclusion79 decks184 decks
36%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion57 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion55 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion51 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion40 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
-8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion181 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion170 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion105 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion103 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion102 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion98 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Boros Signet
50%inclusion92 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
45%inclusion83 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion46 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion42 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion177 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion177 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion176 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion175 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
78%inclusion145 decks185 decks
34%synergy
Godless Shrine
78%inclusion145 decks185 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
77%inclusion143 decks185 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71%inclusion131 decks185 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion121 decks185 decks
34%synergy
Marsh Flats
64%inclusion118 decks185 decks
32%synergy
Vault of Champions
60%inclusion111 decks185 decks
26%synergy
Savai Triome
59%inclusion110 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Luxury Suite
56%inclusion104 decks185 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
55%inclusion102 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion86 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Nomad Outpost
38%inclusion71 decks185 decks
-20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion68 decks185 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion68 decks185 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion67 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion66 decks185 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
34%inclusion62 decks185 decks
-18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
-17%synergy
Badlands
32%inclusion59 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Plateau
32%inclusion59 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Scrubland
31%inclusion58 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
31%inclusion57 decks185 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion55 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion55 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion48 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion42 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion37 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion37 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
-23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion26 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
-13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion25 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
-22%synergy
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