Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
2.6%inclusion25 decks959 decks
-2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
1.2%inclusion5 decks403 decks
-4%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
0.8%inclusion3 decks383 decks
-1%synergy
Fang, Roku's Companion
0.7%inclusion3 decks412 decks
0%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
0.6%inclusion6 decks955 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
83%inclusion1.73K decks2.08K decks
69%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
73%inclusion1.52K decks2.08K decks
65%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
70%inclusion1.47K decks2.08K decks
62%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
76%inclusion1.59K decks2.08K decks
59%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
64%inclusion1.34K decks2.08K decks
58%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
62%inclusion1.29K decks2.08K decks
54%synergy
Master of Cruelties
59%inclusion1.23K decks2.08K decks
51%synergy
Balefire Dragon
54%inclusion1.13K decks2.08K decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
82%inclusion1.71K decks2.08K decks
48%synergy
Angel of Despair
51%inclusion1.05K decks2.08K decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion1.58K decks2.08K decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion1.46K decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion1.23K decks2.08K decks
12%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
50%inclusion1.05K decks2.08K decks
45%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
49%inclusion1.02K decks2.08K decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion986 decks2.08K decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
46%inclusion968 decks2.08K decks
16%synergy
Lord of the Void
46%inclusion964 decks2.08K decks
41%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
44%inclusion925 decks2.08K decks
39%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
44%inclusion907 decks2.08K decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion614 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion610 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion566 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion239 decks2.08K decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion202 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.5%inclusion136 decks2.08K decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
6.4%inclusion133 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.5%inclusion115 decks2.08K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Serra's Emissary
43%inclusion894 decks2.08K decks
38%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
43%inclusion887 decks2.08K decks
37%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
42%inclusion870 decks2.08K decks
36%synergy
Mother of Runes
41%inclusion865 decks2.08K decks
34%synergy
Drana and Linvala
39%inclusion817 decks2.08K decks
30%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
37%inclusion779 decks2.08K decks
32%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
36%inclusion744 decks2.06K decks
32%synergy
Angel of Serenity
35%inclusion733 decks2.08K decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
34%inclusion714 decks2.08K decks
29%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
31%inclusion644 decks2.08K decks
27%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
30%inclusion634 decks2.08K decks
26%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
30%inclusion632 decks2.08K decks
22%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
30%inclusion623 decks2.08K decks
26%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
29%inclusion599 decks2.08K decks
26%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
29%inclusion597 decks2.08K decks
24%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
28%inclusion571 decks2.05K decks
24%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
27%inclusion554 decks2.08K decks
23%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
26%inclusion546 decks2.08K decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion546 decks2.08K decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
25%inclusion531 decks2.08K decks
17%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
25%inclusion518 decks2.08K decks
19%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
24%inclusion506 decks2.08K decks
22%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
24%inclusion503 decks2.08K decks
21%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
24%inclusion432 decks1.80K decks
18%synergy
Sower of Discord
23%inclusion487 decks2.08K decks
21%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
23%inclusion480 decks2.08K decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirster
23%inclusion478 decks2.08K decks
20%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
22%inclusion458 decks2.08K decks
20%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
22%inclusion453 decks2.08K decks
13%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
21%inclusion432 decks2.08K decks
15%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
20%inclusion423 decks2.08K decks
18%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
20%inclusion421 decks2.08K decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion415 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Harvester of Souls
19%inclusion406 decks2.08K decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
19%inclusion395 decks2.08K decks
16%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
19%inclusion395 decks2.08K decks
17%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
19%inclusion386 decks2.05K decks
17%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
18%inclusion382 decks2.08K decks
16%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
18%inclusion378 decks2.08K decks
16%synergy
Karmic Guide
18%inclusion370 decks2.08K decks
11%synergy
Aegis Angel
17%inclusion364 decks2.08K decks
15%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
17%inclusion356 decks2.08K decks
14%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
17%inclusion351 decks2.08K decks
14%synergy
Steel Hellkite
17%inclusion346 decks2.08K decks
15%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
16%inclusion341 decks2.08K decks
14%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
16%inclusion340 decks2.08K decks
14%synergy
Platinum Angel
16%inclusion325 decks2.08K decks
13%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
15%inclusion222 decks1.49K decks
13%synergy
Firemane Commando
14%inclusion298 decks2.08K decks
11%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Fury
14%inclusion298 decks2.08K decks
13%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion811 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion686 decks2.08K decks
18%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion546 decks2.08K decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion533 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion503 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Crackling Doom
23%inclusion477 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Mortify
22%inclusion461 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion431 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion389 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion333 decks2.08K decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion326 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion308 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion253 decks2.07K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion240 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion231 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion217 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.2%inclusion171 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Utter End
7.8%inclusion162 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion156 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Silence
7.4%inclusion154 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
7.3%inclusion152 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Fracture
7.2%inclusion151 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.0%inclusion146 decks2.08K decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion144 decks2.08K decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.4%inclusion132 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.3%inclusion132 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.0%inclusion125 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
5.8%inclusion120 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.6%inclusion77 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
5.6%inclusion107 decks1.91K decks
-1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.3%inclusion110 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.3%inclusion110 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
5.2%inclusion109 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.2%inclusion107 decks2.06K decks
0%synergy
Demand Answers
5.2%inclusion108 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Abrade
5.0%inclusion105 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
39%inclusion806 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion681 decks2.08K decks
17%synergy
Demonic Counsel
32%inclusion651 decks2.06K decks
27%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion590 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion503 decks2.08K decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion486 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion446 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion432 decks2.08K decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion418 decks2.08K decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion409 decks2.08K decks
13%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion377 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
15%inclusion319 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion272 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion269 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
12%inclusion250 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion228 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion208 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.4%inclusion197 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Unburial Rites
8.0%inclusion166 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Damnation
6.7%inclusion140 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Earthquake
6.1%inclusion127 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
6.1%inclusion123 decks2.03K decks
3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.8%inclusion120 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.6%inclusion117 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.3%inclusion111 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
26%inclusion543 decks2.08K decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion363 decks2.08K decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion296 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion271 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
12%inclusion246 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion233 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.0%inclusion188 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion160 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.2%inclusion128 decks2.07K decks
3%synergy
Horn of the Mark
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.6%inclusion116 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
35%inclusion737 decks2.08K decks
32%synergy
Reconnaissance
23%inclusion489 decks2.08K decks
13%synergy
Rising of the Day
23%inclusion484 decks2.08K decks
14%synergy
Windcrag Siege
21%inclusion367 decks1.77K decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion378 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion368 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion305 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion275 decks2.08K decks
10%synergy
All-Out Assault
12%inclusion219 decks1.80K decks
0%synergy
Sneak Attack
11%inclusion224 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion205 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
10%inclusion198 decks2.06K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.9%inclusion186 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Liliana's Contract
8.4%inclusion176 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.2%inclusion172 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.7%inclusion161 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.4%inclusion154 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.9%inclusion122 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.6%inclusion117 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
5.5%inclusion115 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Fervor
5.3%inclusion111 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
9.3%inclusion194 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion839 decks2.08K decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion664 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
26%inclusion549 decks2.08K decks
19%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
22%inclusion462 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion373 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion309 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
14%inclusion291 decks2.08K decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion230 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion229 decks2.08K decks
-3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion200 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion199 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
9.4%inclusion195 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.9%inclusion186 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion179 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.9%inclusion165 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion113 decks2.08K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion1.96K decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion1.86K decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion1.07K decks2.08K decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion1.03K decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion1.03K decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion1.02K decks2.08K decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion993 decks2.08K decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion923 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion771 decks2.08K decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
26%inclusion548 decks2.08K decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion413 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion249 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion147 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.2%inclusion130 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion2.04K decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion2.02K decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion2.01K decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion1.98K decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Nomad Outpost
55%inclusion1.14K decks2.08K decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
55%inclusion1.14K decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
52%inclusion1.08K decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion1.08K decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion1.07K decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
51%inclusion1.06K decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion1.05K decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Blood Crypt
49%inclusion1.02K decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion985 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion949 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Savai Triome
43%inclusion888 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion823 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Spectator Seating
39%inclusion813 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion801 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion768 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion766 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Luxury Suite
35%inclusion736 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
34%inclusion715 decks2.08K decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion569 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion563 decks2.08K decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion544 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion520 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion505 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion494 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
24%inclusion490 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion445 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion431 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion419 decks2.08K decks
-17%synergy
Shattered Landscape
20%inclusion415 decks2.08K decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion394 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion390 decks2.08K decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion368 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion365 decks2.08K decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
16%inclusion333 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion320 decks2.06K decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion315 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion308 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion307 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion302 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion287 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14%inclusion286 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion274 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion273 decks2.08K decks
3%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion261 decks2.08K decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion245 decks2.08K decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion240 decks2.08K decks
6%synergy