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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
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
94%inclusion82 decks87 decks
80%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
82%inclusion71 decks87 decks
74%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
82%inclusion71 decks87 decks
73%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
89%inclusion77 decks87 decks
71%synergy
Balefire Dragon
69%inclusion60 decks87 decks
63%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
67%inclusion58 decks87 decks
61%synergy
Master of Cruelties
68%inclusion59 decks87 decks
60%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
85%inclusion74 decks87 decks
51%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion64 decks87 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion56 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Lord of the Void
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
48%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
46%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
45%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
44%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
45%synergy
Dragon Tempest
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion52 decks87 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
8%synergy
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Isshin, Two Heavens as One
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
36%synergy
Drana and Linvala
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
36%synergy
Bloodthirster
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Angel of Despair
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
36%synergy
Serra's Emissary
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
36%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Mother of Runes
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Sower of Discord
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Angel of Serenity
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Doom Whisperer
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Platinum Angel
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Dragon Mage
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Firemane Commando
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Archangel of Thune
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Karmic Guide
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
6%synergy
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Boros Charm
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Crackling Doom
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
Entomb
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Despark
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Silence
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Saw in Half
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
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Reanimate
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Armageddon
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Alive
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Strionic Resonator
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Reconnaissance
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
15%synergy
All-Out Assault
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Windcrag Siege
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Sneak Attack
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Contract
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Necromancy
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Arena of Glory
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
The Black Gate
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion85 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion76 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion84 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion84 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion82 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion81 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
77%inclusion67 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion67 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Blood Crypt
70%inclusion61 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Savai Triome
61%inclusion53 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Nomad Outpost
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
-14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Badlands
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Graven Cairns
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Landscape
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-24%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
4%synergy
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