Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Expensive 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
The Soul Stone
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Animate Dead
86% of 14 decks +78% synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
79% of 14 decks +75% synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
79% of 14 decks +73% synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
86% of 14 decks +72% synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
79% of 14 decks +70% synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
71% of 14 decks +67% synergy
Balefire Dragon
71% of 14 decks +66% synergy
Arena of Glory
71% of 14 decks +64% synergy
Dragon Tempest
64% of 14 decks +60% synergy
Wheel of Fortune
64% of 14 decks +60% synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
86% of 14 decks +51% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71% of 14 decks +9% synergy
Smothering Tithe
71% of 14 decks +44% synergy
Esper Sentinel
71% of 14 decks +53% synergy
Lord of the Void
64% of 14 decks +59% synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
64% of 14 decks +56% synergy
Reanimate
64% of 14 decks +49% synergy
Master of Cruelties
64% of 14 decks +56% synergy
Mother of Runes
57% of 14 decks +49% synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
57% of 14 decks +49% synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100% of 14 decks +80% synergy
Ancient Tomb
93% of 14 decks +84% synergy
Deflecting Swat
93% of 14 decks +78% synergy
Chrome Mox
86% of 14 decks +81% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
86% of 14 decks +70% synergy
The One Ring
79% of 14 decks +70% synergy
Teferi's Protection
79% of 14 decks +57% synergy
Mox Diamond
71% of 14 decks +68% synergy
Mana Vault
71% of 14 decks +67% synergy
Necropotence
64% of 14 decks +59% synergy
Creatures
Archfiend of Despair
57% of 14 decks +54% synergy
Grand Abolisher
57% of 14 decks +48% synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
50% of 14 decks +32% synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
50% of 14 decks +45% synergy
Serra's Emissary
50% of 14 decks +45% synergy
Terror of the Peaks
50% of 14 decks +45% synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
43% of 14 decks +39% synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
43% of 14 decks +35% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
43% of 14 decks +37% synergy
Drana and Linvala
43% of 14 decks +33% synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
43% of 14 decks +35% synergy
Summon: Bahamut
36% of 11 decks +35% synergy
Opposition Agent
36% of 14 decks +32% synergy
Voice of Victory
36% of 14 decks +18% synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
36% of 14 decks +33% synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
36% of 14 decks +30% synergy
Doom Whisperer
36% of 14 decks +34% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29% of 14 decks +15% synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
29% of 14 decks +25% synergy
Angel of Serenity
29% of 14 decks +24% synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
29% of 14 decks +23% synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
29% of 14 decks +23% synergy
Dualcaster Mage
29% of 14 decks +25% synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
29% of 14 decks +22% synergy
Angel of Despair
21% of 14 decks +16% synergy
Rakdos the Defiler
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
21% of 14 decks +20% synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Drannith Magistrate
21% of 14 decks +18% synergy
Sire of Insanity
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
21% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
21% of 14 decks +16% synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
21% of 14 decks +16% synergy
Giver of Runes
21% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
21% of 14 decks +18% synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
21% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Karmic Guide
21% of 14 decks +15% synergy
Bloodthirster
21% of 14 decks +18% synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
14% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
14% of 14 decks +9% synergy
Sower of Discord
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Hellkite Charger
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Utvara Hellkite
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Scourge of the Throne
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Chancellor of the Annex
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
57% of 14 decks +42% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
57% of 14 decks +44% synergy
Entomb
50% of 14 decks +44% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
43% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Path to Exile
36% of 14 decks -11% synergy
Deadly Rollick
29% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Silence
29% of 14 decks +23% synergy
Saw in Half
29% of 14 decks +25% synergy
Wear // Tear
29% of 14 decks +16% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
29% of 14 decks -6% synergy
Sacrifice
21% of 14 decks +21% synergy
Dawn's Truce
21% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Culling the Weak
21% of 14 decks +18% synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
21% of 14 decks +17% synergy
Burnt Offering
21% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Red Elemental Blast
21% of 14 decks +17% synergy
Fell the Profane
14% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Tainted Pact
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Cabal Ritual
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Akroma's Will
14% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Orim's Chant
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Ephemerate
7% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Active Volcano
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Boros Charm
7% of 14 decks -23% synergy
Crib Swap
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Soul Partition
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Insidious Dreams
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Invoke Calamity
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Terminate
7% of 14 decks -6% synergy
Angel's Grace
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Cloudshift
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Bitter Triumph
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Final Showdown
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Final Fortune
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Shallow Grave
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Electrickery
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Disenchant
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Pyroblast
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Reprieve
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Generous Gift
7% of 14 decks -14% synergy
Valakut Awakening
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Go for the Throat
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Savage Beating
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
57% of 14 decks +51% synergy
Imperial Seal
43% of 14 decks +38% synergy
Faithless Looting
43% of 14 decks +27% synergy
Demonic Counsel
43% of 14 decks +39% synergy
Damn
36% of 14 decks +16% synergy
Toxic Deluge
29% of 14 decks +20% synergy
Grim Tutor
29% of 14 decks +24% synergy
Diabolic Intent
21% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Painful Truths
21% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Night's Whisper
21% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Damnation
21% of 14 decks +18% synergy
Ravages of War
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Wrath of God
14% of 14 decks +9% synergy
Gleeful Demolition
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
14% of 14 decks -24% synergy
Terminus
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Farewell
14% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Armageddon
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Austere Command
7% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Jeska's Will
7% of 14 decks -3% synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7% of 14 decks -0% synergy
Gift of Estates
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Feed the Swarm
7% of 14 decks +2% synergy
Vindicate
7% of 14 decks +0% synergy
Twinflame
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Rite of Flame
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Molten Duplication
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Earthquake
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Unburial Rites
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Hallowed Burial
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Grapeshot
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Reforge the Soul
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Read the Bones
7% of 14 decks -4% synergy
Final Parting
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Fireball
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Syphon Mind
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Sign in Blood
7% of 14 decks -2% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
21% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Helm of the Host
14% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
14% of 14 decks +10% synergy
Grinding Station
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Winter Orb
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Mask of Avacyn
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Collector's Vault
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Renegade Map
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Ring of Valkas
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Whip of Erebos
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Horizon Stone
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
50% of 14 decks +47% synergy
Aggravated Assault
36% of 14 decks +31% synergy
Moat
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Underworld Breach
29% of 14 decks +24% synergy
Dance of the Dead
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Reconnaissance
14% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Black Market Connections
14% of 14 decks -1% synergy
Land Tax
14% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Sneak Attack
14% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14% of 14 decks -5% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14% of 14 decks +9% synergy
Rage Reflection
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Bitter Reunion
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
High Noon
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Nether Void
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Blind Obedience
7% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Liliana's Contract
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Need for Speed
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Fervor
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Luminarch Ascension
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
No Mercy
7% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Aura of Silence
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Ghostly Prison
7% of 14 decks -1% synergy
True Conviction
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Deafening Silence
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Wound Reflection
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Oblivion Ring
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Breath of Fury
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Harbinger
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Serra the Benevolent
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
7% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50% of 14 decks +36% synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
43% of 14 decks +42% synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
29% of 14 decks +27% synergy
Bojuka Bog
21% of 14 decks -10% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Homeward Path
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Strip Mine
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Urza's Saga
14% of 14 decks +10% synergy
Ancient Den
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Vault of Whispers
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7% of 14 decks -2% synergy
Command Beacon
7% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Eiganjo Castle
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Three Tree City
7% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Great Furnace
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Maze of Ith
7% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Rogue's Passage
7% of 14 decks -16% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Arcane Signet
100% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
86% of 14 decks +50% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
86% of 14 decks +45% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57% of 14 decks +17% synergy
Fellwar Stone
57% of 14 decks +29% synergy
Lotus Petal
50% of 14 decks +45% synergy
Rakdos Signet
50% of 14 decks +16% synergy
Boros Signet
36% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Orzhov Signet
36% of 14 decks +0% synergy
Grim Monolith
29% of 14 decks +27% synergy
Mox Opal
29% of 14 decks +24% synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
21% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Mox Amber
14% of 14 decks +10% synergy
Replicating Ring
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Cursed Mirror
7% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Mind Stone
7% of 14 decks -2% synergy
Boros Cluestone
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Lands
Blood Crypt
100% of 14 decks +57% synergy
Sacred Foundry
100% of 14 decks +57% synergy
Godless Shrine
100% of 14 decks +54% synergy
Arid Mesa
100% of 14 decks +68% synergy
Plateau
100% of 14 decks +88% synergy
Command Tower
100% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Badlands
100% of 14 decks +88% synergy
Scrubland
100% of 14 decks +88% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100% of 14 decks +68% synergy
Marsh Flats
93% of 14 decks +61% synergy
Swamp
86% of 14 decks -9% synergy
Plains
86% of 14 decks -9% synergy
Mountain
86% of 14 decks -8% synergy
Windswept Heath
79% of 14 decks +72% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
79% of 14 decks +72% synergy
Scalding Tarn
71% of 14 decks +65% synergy
Mana Confluence
71% of 14 decks +62% synergy
Polluted Delta
71% of 14 decks +64% synergy
City of Brass
64% of 14 decks +54% synergy
Flooded Strand
64% of 14 decks +58% synergy
Savai Triome
64% of 14 decks +25% synergy
Luxury Suite
64% of 14 decks +31% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
64% of 14 decks +60% synergy
Vault of Champions
64% of 14 decks +30% synergy
Wooded Foothills
57% of 14 decks +51% synergy
Cavern of Souls
50% of 14 decks +40% synergy
Spectator Seating
50% of 14 decks +17% synergy
Exotic Orchard
43% of 14 decks -8% synergy
Silent Clearing
43% of 14 decks +39% synergy
Mount Doom
36% of 14 decks +32% synergy
Graven Cairns
29% of 14 decks +19% synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
29% of 14 decks +25% synergy
Battlefield Forge
21% of 14 decks -17% synergy
Raucous Theater
21% of 14 decks +12% synergy
Fetid Heath
21% of 14 decks +3% synergy
Reflecting Pool
21% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21% of 14 decks -4% synergy
Prismatic Vista
14% of 14 decks +10% synergy
Fell the Profane
14% of 14 decks +8% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14% of 14 decks +4% synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Horizon of Progress
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Rugged Prairie
14% of 14 decks -0% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14% of 14 decks +11% synergy
Gemstone Mine
14% of 14 decks +14% synergy
Elegant Parlor
14% of 14 decks +5% synergy
Starting Town
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Witch Enchanter
7% of 14 decks +1% synergy
Caves of Koilos
7% of 14 decks -33% synergy
Nomad Outpost
7% of 14 decks -51% synergy