Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Budget Optimized Aggro

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Mike Carrozza
Aug 20, 2025
Am I The Bolas? - Deal or No Deal?
Do you need to honor "unspoken" deals? What is angle shooting? Let's discuss these topics on this week's Am I the Bolas.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Exalted Sunborn
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Chorale of the Void
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Devastating Onslaught
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Hymn of the Faller
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
71% of 14 decks +57% synergy
Master of Cruelties
64% of 14 decks +56% synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
64% of 14 decks +56% synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
71% of 14 decks +53% synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
57% of 14 decks +52% synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
57% of 14 decks +49% synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
57% of 14 decks +49% synergy
Drana and Linvala
57% of 14 decks +47% synergy
Angel of Despair
50% of 14 decks +45% synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
50% of 14 decks +45% synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
71% of 14 decks +37% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57% of 14 decks +26% synergy
Balefire Dragon
50% of 14 decks +44% synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
50% of 12 decks +43% synergy
Path to Exile
50% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50% of 14 decks +30% synergy
Mortify
50% of 14 decks +34% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
43% of 14 decks +36% synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
43% of 14 decks +35% synergy
Read the Bones
43% of 14 decks +32% synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
14% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Necropotence
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Gamble
7% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Jeska's Will
7% of 14 decks -3% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7% of 14 decks -6% synergy
Demonic Tutor
7% of 14 decks -13% synergy
Smothering Tithe
7% of 14 decks -20% synergy
Creatures
Angel of Serenity
43% of 14 decks +39% synergy
Mother of Runes
36% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
36% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
36% of 14 decks +30% synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
36% of 14 decks +29% synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
36% of 14 decks +30% synergy
Terror of the Peaks
36% of 14 decks +30% synergy
Angelic Arbiter
29% of 14 decks +25% synergy
Aegis Angel
29% of 14 decks +26% synergy
Lord of the Void
29% of 14 decks +24% synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
29% of 14 decks +23% synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
29% of 14 decks +24% synergy
Sower of Discord
29% of 14 decks +26% synergy
Grand Abolisher
29% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
21% of 14 decks +16% synergy
Scourge of the Throne
21% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
21% of 14 decks +20% synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
21% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Angel of Finality
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
21% of 14 decks +18% synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
21% of 14 decks +20% synergy
Serra's Emissary
21% of 14 decks +17% synergy
Subjugator Angel
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
21% of 14 decks +20% synergy
Exemplar of Light
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Firemane Commando
21% of 14 decks +18% synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
21% of 14 decks +18% synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
21% of 14 decks +17% synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
21% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Bloodgift Demon
21% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Bloodthirster
21% of 14 decks +18% synergy
Dragon Mage
21% of 14 decks +20% synergy
Voice of Victory
17% of 12 decks -1% synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
14% of 14 decks +10% synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Angel of Invention
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
14% of 14 decks +10% synergy
Velomachus Lorehold
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
14% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Angel of Indemnity
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Harvester of Souls
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Ryusei, the Falling Star
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Bogardan Hellkite
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Steel Hellkite
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
36% of 14 decks -27% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Doom Blade
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Crackling Doom
29% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Hero's Downfall
21% of 14 decks +20% synergy
Dark Ritual
21% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Fracture
21% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Generous Gift
21% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Will of the Mardu
17% of 12 decks +4% synergy
Deadly Rollick
14% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Ephemerate
14% of 14 decks +10% synergy
Boros Charm
14% of 14 decks -16% synergy
Return to Dust
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Condemn
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Make a Stand
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Terminate
14% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Mana Tithe
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
14% of 14 decks -20% synergy
Bedevil
14% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Despark
14% of 14 decks -2% synergy
Abrade
14% of 14 decks +9% synergy
Akroma's Will
14% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Restoration Magic
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Duty Beyond Death
8% of 12 decks +4% synergy
Osseous Exhale
8% of 12 decks +8% synergy
Overwhelming Surge
8% of 12 decks +8% synergy
Inevitable Defeat
8% of 12 decks +2% synergy
Wail of War
8% of 12 decks +8% synergy
Chaos Warp
7% of 14 decks -10% synergy
Beckon Apparition
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Lapse of Certainty
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Orim's Chant
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Excise
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Perch Protection
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Crib Swap
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Chance for Glory
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Dawn's Truce
7% of 14 decks -0% synergy
Elspeth's Smite
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Adamant Will
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Sheltering Light
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Shadow Prophecy
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Allay
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Cloudshift
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Rush of Vitality
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Dragon's Fire
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Lightning Helix
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
36% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Sign in Blood
36% of 14 decks +27% synergy
Demonic Counsel
29% of 14 decks +24% synergy
Blasphemous Act
29% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Night's Whisper
29% of 14 decks +16% synergy
Syphon Mind
29% of 14 decks +27% synergy
Farewell
21% of 14 decks +10% synergy
Vanquish the Horde
21% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Damn
21% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Stitch Together
21% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
21% of 14 decks +18% synergy
Grim Tutor
21% of 14 decks +17% synergy
Waves of Aggression
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Victimize
14% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Profane Tutor
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Open the Armory
14% of 14 decks +9% synergy
Vandalblast
14% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Faithless Looting
14% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
14% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Vindicate
14% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Strategic Betrayal
8% of 12 decks +8% synergy
Wild Ride
8% of 12 decks +8% synergy
World at War
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Austere Command
7% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Angelfire Ignition
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Edgar's Awakening
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Foreboding Fruit
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Wrath of God
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Merciless Eviction
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Crux of Fate
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Feed the Swarm
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Painful Truths
7% of 14 decks -3% synergy
Seize the Spoils
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Razia's Purification
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Blood Beckoning
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Push // Pull
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Buried Alive
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Resurrection
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Twinflame
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Hex
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Fortuitous Find
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Cut of the Profits
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Resourceful Return
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Shattered Perception
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Earthquake
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
7% of 14 decks -31% synergy
Diresight
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
36% of 14 decks +29% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21% of 14 decks +15% synergy
Blade of Selves
21% of 14 decks +16% synergy
Darksteel Plate
21% of 14 decks +19% synergy
The Fire Crystal
20% of 10 decks +17% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Robe of Stars
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Panharmonicon
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Strionic Resonator
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Infantry Shield
8% of 12 decks -3% synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8% of 12 decks +7% synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Pearl Medallion
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Defense Grid
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Mithril Coat
7% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Traveler's Amulet
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Celestial Armor
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Mirror Shield
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Boots of Speed
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Cloak and Dagger
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Drach'Nyen
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Glimmer Lens
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Champion's Helm
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7% of 14 decks -6% synergy
Farsight Mask
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Mask of Memory
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Sword of the Animist
7% of 14 decks -3% synergy
Amulet of Vigor
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Godsend
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Angelheart Vial
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Angel's Trumpet
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Helm of Awakening
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Dragon Arch
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
36% of 14 decks +32% synergy
All-Out Assault
33% of 12 decks +20% synergy
Windcrag Siege
25% of 12 decks +7% synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
21% of 14 decks +18% synergy
Greed
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Valkyrie's Call
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Warstorm Surge
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Divine Visitation
14% of 14 decks +10% synergy
Animate Dead
14% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
8% of 12 decks +4% synergy
Corroding Dragonstorm
8% of 12 decks +8% synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
8% of 12 decks +8% synergy
Smile at Death
8% of 12 decks +6% synergy
Within Range
8% of 12 decks -3% synergy
Dragon Scales
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Nevermore
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Gift of Immortality
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Reconnaissance
7% of 14 decks -3% synergy
Underworld Connections
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Rising of the Day
7% of 14 decks -2% synergy
The Eldest Reborn
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Fervent Charge
7% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Necromancy
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Grave Pact
7% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Sigarda's Splendor
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Dega Sanctuary
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Gratuitous Violence
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Fervor
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Timely Ward
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Impact Tremors
7% of 14 decks -7% synergy
Pyrohemia
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Chivalric Alliance
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Warleader's Call
7% of 14 decks -5% synergy
Debtors' Knell
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Havoc Festival
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Oblivion Ring
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7% of 14 decks +0% synergy
Land Tax
7% of 14 decks +0% synergy
Pestilence
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
There and Back Again
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Ghostly Prison
7% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
17% of 12 decks +6% synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
14% of 14 decks +10% synergy
Sarkhan, Fireblood
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Sarkhan the Masterless
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Liliana, Death Mage
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
36% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Reliquary Tower
29% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
17% of 12 decks +15% synergy
Temple of the False God
14% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
8% of 12 decks -1% synergy
Bojuka Bog
7% of 14 decks -24% synergy
Mortuary Mire
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Molten Slagheap
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Arena of Glory
7% of 14 decks +0% synergy
Minas Tirith
7% of 14 decks -3% synergy
Secluded Steppe
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
7% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Access Tunnel
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
7% of 14 decks -15% synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Hidden Necropolis
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Arcane Signet
86% of 14 decks -0% synergy
Boros Signet
50% of 14 decks +18% synergy
Commander's Sphere
43% of 14 decks +27% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Rakdos Signet
43% of 14 decks +9% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
43% of 14 decks +30% synergy
Orzhov Signet
43% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36% of 14 decks -4% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36% of 14 decks -5% synergy
Fellwar Stone
29% of 14 decks +0% synergy
Thought Vessel
29% of 14 decks +23% synergy
Darksteel Ingot
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Star Compass
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Mox Jasper
8% of 12 decks +8% synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
8% of 12 decks +8% synergy
Lotus Petal
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Heraldic Banner
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Dragon's Hoard
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Mardu Banner
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Boros Locket
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Manalith
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Mind Stone
7% of 14 decks -2% synergy
Prismatic Lens
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Ur-Golem's Eye
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Lands
Swamp
100% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Mountain
100% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Plains
100% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Command Tower
86% of 14 decks -7% synergy
Nomad Outpost
64% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Exotic Orchard
50% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Evolving Wilds
50% of 14 decks +23% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36% of 14 decks -14% synergy
Scoured Barrens
36% of 14 decks +26% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36% of 14 decks -12% synergy
Bloodfell Caves
29% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Isolated Chapel
29% of 14 decks -22% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
29% of 14 decks +20% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Caves of Koilos
21% of 14 decks -18% synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
21% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Sacred Foundry
21% of 14 decks -22% synergy
Graven Cairns
21% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Battlefield Forge
21% of 14 decks -17% synergy
Boros Guildgate
21% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Temple of Malice
21% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Rugged Prairie
21% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Boros Garrison
21% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Path of Ancestry
21% of 14 decks -15% synergy
Temple of Silence
21% of 14 decks -2% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21% of 14 decks -4% synergy
Urborg Volcano
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Myriad Landscape
14% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Akoum Refuge
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14% of 14 decks -21% synergy
Fetid Heath
14% of 14 decks -4% synergy
Tainted Field
14% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Sundown Pass
14% of 14 decks -7% synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Temple of Triumph
14% of 14 decks -9% synergy
Godless Shrine
14% of 14 decks -32% synergy
Shattered Landscape
14% of 14 decks -6% synergy
Blazemire Verge
14% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
14% of 14 decks -2% synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Starting Town
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
8% of 12 decks +8% synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
7% of 14 decks -7% synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Fabled Passage
7% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
7% of 14 decks -7% synergy
Temple of the Dragon Queen
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Vivid Marsh
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Bleachbone Verge
7% of 14 decks -2% synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy