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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
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
90%inclusion163 decks182 decks
81%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
80%inclusion146 decks182 decks
74%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
87%inclusion158 decks182 decks
73%synergy
Deflecting Swat
87%inclusion158 decks182 decks
72%synergy
Balefire Dragon
76%inclusion139 decks182 decks
71%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
79%inclusion143 decks182 decks
70%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
73%inclusion132 decks182 decks
65%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
67%inclusion122 decks182 decks
63%synergy
Master of Cruelties
70%inclusion127 decks182 decks
62%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
77%inclusion141 decks182 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion161 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
86%inclusion157 decks182 decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
72%inclusion131 decks182 decks
56%synergy
Esper Sentinel
70%inclusion128 decks182 decks
52%synergy
Grand Abolisher
63%inclusion115 decks182 decks
54%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
62%inclusion112 decks182 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion110 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
59%inclusion108 decks182 decks
56%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
59%inclusion108 decks182 decks
55%synergy
Animate Dead
57%inclusion103 decks182 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
96%inclusion175 decks182 decks
77%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
91%inclusion165 decks182 decks
76%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion157 decks182 decks
78%synergy
Teferi's Protection
74%inclusion135 decks182 decks
54%synergy
Chrome Mox
73%inclusion133 decks182 decks
68%synergy
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion129 decks182 decks
44%synergy
Mox Diamond
70%inclusion127 decks182 decks
66%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
66%inclusion120 decks182 decks
54%synergy
The One Ring
59%inclusion108 decks182 decks
51%synergy
Imperial Seal
57%inclusion104 decks182 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Void
56%inclusion102 decks182 decks
51%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
56%inclusion102 decks182 decks
52%synergy
Mother of Runes
52%inclusion94 decks182 decks
44%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
50%inclusion91 decks182 decks
44%synergy
Serra's Emissary
46%inclusion83 decks182 decks
41%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
44%inclusion80 decks182 decks
37%synergy
Drana and Linvala
43%inclusion79 decks182 decks
34%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
40%inclusion73 decks182 decks
35%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
40%inclusion72 decks182 decks
36%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
39%inclusion71 decks182 decks
30%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
38%inclusion69 decks182 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
38%inclusion69 decks182 decks
33%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
38%inclusion69 decks182 decks
33%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
38%inclusion69 decks182 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
35%inclusion64 decks182 decks
29%synergy
Giver of Runes
32%inclusion59 decks182 decks
30%synergy
Angel of Despair
32%inclusion58 decks182 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthirster
29%inclusion53 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
26%inclusion47 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion44 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
22%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Angel of Serenity
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Sower of Discord
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Doom Whisperer
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Dragon Mage
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Children of Korlis
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Karmic Guide
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Platinum Angel
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
56%inclusion102 decks182 decks
40%synergy
Deadly Rollick
54%inclusion98 decks182 decks
43%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
52%inclusion95 decks182 decks
38%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
47%inclusion85 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Silence
37%inclusion68 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Entomb
28%inclusion51 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Saw in Half
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Burnt Offering
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Despark
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
-7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Ephemerate
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-13%synergy
Sacrifice
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Terminate
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
-7%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Shallow Grave
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion73 decks182 decks
30%synergy
Grim Tutor
37%inclusion68 decks182 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Counsel
35%inclusion64 decks182 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
35%inclusion64 decks182 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion60 decks182 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
30%inclusion54 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion53 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Armageddon
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
-22%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
-10%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Cataclysm
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Ravages of War
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion103 decks182 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
31%inclusion56 decks182 decks
28%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Winter Orb
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
49%inclusion90 decks182 decks
44%synergy
Dragon Tempest
49%inclusion90 decks182 decks
46%synergy
Necromancy
30%inclusion55 decks182 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion45 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Reconnaissance
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Sneak Attack
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Moat
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.6%inclusion10 decks151 decks
-12%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Static Prison
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
5%synergy
All-Out Assault
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion83 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Arena of Glory
44%inclusion80 decks182 decks
37%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
35%inclusion64 decks182 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
-14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
-12%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Wasteland
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion182 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion173 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion103 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion98 decks182 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion95 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
52%inclusion95 decks182 decks
48%synergy
Lotus Petal
46%inclusion84 decks182 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion81 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion62 decks182 decks
30%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion55 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion50 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
25%inclusion46 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion177 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion177 decks182 decks
54%synergy
Badlands
97%inclusion176 decks182 decks
85%synergy
Plateau
97%inclusion176 decks182 decks
85%synergy
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion175 decks182 decks
50%synergy
Arid Mesa
96%inclusion174 decks182 decks
64%synergy
Scrubland
96%inclusion174 decks182 decks
84%synergy
Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion173 decks182 decks
51%synergy
Marsh Flats
92%inclusion168 decks182 decks
61%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
92%inclusion167 decks182 decks
60%synergy
Plains
81%inclusion147 decks182 decks
-14%synergy
Swamp
80%inclusion146 decks182 decks
-15%synergy
Mountain
75%inclusion136 decks182 decks
-19%synergy
City of Brass
69%inclusion126 decks182 decks
59%synergy
Mana Confluence
66%inclusion121 decks182 decks
57%synergy
Cavern of Souls
62%inclusion112 decks182 decks
52%synergy
Luxury Suite
62%inclusion112 decks182 decks
29%synergy
Savai Triome
60%inclusion110 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
58%inclusion106 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
55%inclusion100 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
52%inclusion94 decks182 decks
45%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
52%inclusion94 decks182 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
51%inclusion93 decks182 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion92 decks182 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion84 decks182 decks
40%synergy
Wooded Foothills
46%inclusion83 decks182 decks
39%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
44%inclusion80 decks182 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion76 decks182 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
37%inclusion67 decks182 decks
29%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion45 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
-28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
21%inclusion39 decks182 decks
-18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
-31%synergy
Battlefield Forge
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
-19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Silent Clearing
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
-31%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Mount Doom
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
-14%synergy
Nomad Outpost
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
-49%synergy
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