Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Optimized Angels

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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?
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Redirect Lightning
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
90%inclusion89 decks99 decks
76%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
80%inclusion79 decks99 decks
71%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
89%inclusion88 decks99 decks
71%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
74%inclusion73 decks99 decks
66%synergy
Balefire Dragon
63%inclusion62 decks99 decks
57%synergy
Master of Cruelties
63%inclusion62 decks99 decks
55%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
60%inclusion59 decks99 decks
54%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
62%inclusion61 decks99 decks
54%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
60%inclusion59 decks99 decks
53%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
58%inclusion57 decks99 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
84%inclusion83 decks99 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion71 decks99 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion66 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion56 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
48%inclusion48 decks99 decks
43%synergy
Lord of the Void
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
43%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
42%synergy
Dragon Tempest
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
43%synergy
Drana and Linvala
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion57 decks99 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion51 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion49 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
38%synergy
Angel of Despair
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
35%synergy
Serra's Emissary
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirster
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
34%inclusion34 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Angel of Serenity
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Sower of Discord
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Giver of Runes
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Platinum Angel
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Doom Whisperer
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Firemane Commando
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Archangel of Thune
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Mage
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Crackling Doom
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Entomb
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Silence
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Bedevil
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Saw in Half
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Damn
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Counsel
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Armageddon
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Day
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Strionic Resonator
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Reconnaissance
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Rising of the Day
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Windcrag Siege
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
All-Out Assault
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Sneak Attack
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Liliana's Contract
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion93 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion87 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion96 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion94 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion92 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion91 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
75%inclusion74 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Sacred Foundry
73%inclusion72 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Blood Crypt
66%inclusion65 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Savai Triome
60%inclusion59 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
54%inclusion53 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Nomad Outpost
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
-14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
-9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
-14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
-9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Badlands
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Landscape
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
-21%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
-23%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
2%synergy