Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Expensive 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?
Deck Filters
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
4.9%inclusion5 decks102 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
91%inclusion190 decks208 decks
83%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
86%inclusion179 decks208 decks
72%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
76%inclusion158 decks208 decks
68%synergy
Balefire Dragon
73%inclusion152 decks208 decks
67%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
83%inclusion173 decks208 decks
65%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
68%inclusion141 decks208 decks
62%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
66%inclusion137 decks208 decks
59%synergy
Lightning Greaves
92%inclusion192 decks208 decks
58%synergy
Serra's Emissary
59%inclusion123 decks208 decks
55%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
59%inclusion123 decks208 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion156 decks208 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion156 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
61%inclusion127 decks208 decks
52%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
58%inclusion121 decks208 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion116 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Lord of the Void
55%inclusion115 decks208 decks
50%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
55%inclusion114 decks208 decks
49%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
55%inclusion114 decks208 decks
51%synergy
Angel of Despair
54%inclusion113 decks208 decks
49%synergy
Master of Cruelties
53%inclusion111 decks208 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion100 decks208 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion95 decks208 decks
25%synergy
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion71 decks208 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion41 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion35 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion35 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion23 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
52%inclusion109 decks208 decks
47%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
50%inclusion102 decks205 decks
46%synergy
Mother of Runes
49%inclusion102 decks208 decks
41%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
46%inclusion96 decks208 decks
42%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
44%inclusion91 decks208 decks
39%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
43%inclusion90 decks208 decks
38%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
43%inclusion87 decks204 decks
39%synergy
Drana and Linvala
42%inclusion88 decks208 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
42%inclusion88 decks208 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion87 decks208 decks
23%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
42%inclusion87 decks208 decks
26%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
41%inclusion85 decks208 decks
36%synergy
Angel of Serenity
36%inclusion74 decks208 decks
32%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
35%inclusion73 decks208 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
32%inclusion67 decks208 decks
27%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
31%inclusion65 decks208 decks
28%synergy
Giver of Runes
31%inclusion64 decks208 decks
28%synergy
Grand Abolisher
31%inclusion64 decks208 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirster
31%inclusion64 decks208 decks
28%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
29%inclusion60 decks208 decks
26%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
27%inclusion45 decks165 decks
26%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
25%inclusion52 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
25%inclusion51 decks208 decks
21%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
24%inclusion49 decks208 decks
21%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
24%inclusion49 decks208 decks
21%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
22%inclusion46 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
22%inclusion45 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
21%inclusion44 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Sower of Discord
21%inclusion44 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Karmic Guide
21%inclusion43 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
20%inclusion42 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
19%inclusion40 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
19%inclusion39 decks204 decks
17%synergy
Platinum Angel
18%inclusion38 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
18%inclusion38 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
17%inclusion36 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
17%inclusion35 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
16%inclusion33 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
15%inclusion32 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
15%inclusion32 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
14%inclusion30 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Firemane Commando
14%inclusion29 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Mage
14%inclusion29 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
13%inclusion26 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Doom Whisperer
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
11%inclusion23 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
11%inclusion22 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion106 decks208 decks
36%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
46%inclusion96 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
45%inclusion93 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
44%inclusion92 decks208 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion67 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion59 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion55 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion43 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Crackling Doom
17%inclusion36 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion33 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion32 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion29 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion29 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
-7%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion22 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion21 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion21 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Entomb
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Saw in Half
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.2%inclusion15 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Reprieve
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
43%inclusion89 decks208 decks
27%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
37%inclusion77 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion56 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion53 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Counsel
25%inclusion51 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion46 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion45 decks208 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion45 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion44 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion41 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion39 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion37 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion32 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
14%inclusion30 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Painful Truths
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion21 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion53 decks208 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
23%inclusion47 decks208 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
11%inclusion23 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion21 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
44%inclusion91 decks208 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion90 decks208 decks
24%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion65 decks208 decks
23%synergy
Reconnaissance
28%inclusion59 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion55 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Windcrag Siege
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
20%inclusion42 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Sneak Attack
17%inclusion36 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion30 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion29 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
13%inclusion28 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
9%synergy
All-Out Assault
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Necromancy
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Contract
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
14%inclusion29 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
40%inclusion83 decks207 decks
33%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion75 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion61 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion58 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
26%inclusion54 decks208 decks
24%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21%inclusion44 decks208 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion42 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion42 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion34 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion30 decks208 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion26 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion193 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion193 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion131 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
59%inclusion123 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion118 decks208 decks
20%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion102 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
46%inclusion96 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion89 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion87 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion41 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion36 decks208 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion202 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
95%inclusion197 decks208 decks
83%synergy
Scrubland
95%inclusion197 decks208 decks
83%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion193 decks208 decks
46%synergy
Plateau
92%inclusion192 decks208 decks
80%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion191 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
91%inclusion189 decks208 decks
47%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion188 decks208 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion184 decks208 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion183 decks208 decks
45%synergy
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion172 decks208 decks
51%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
83%inclusion172 decks208 decks
51%synergy
Marsh Flats
82%inclusion170 decks208 decks
50%synergy
Savai Triome
70%inclusion146 decks208 decks
31%synergy
Vault of Champions
64%inclusion133 decks208 decks
30%synergy
Luxury Suite
63%inclusion131 decks208 decks
31%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion131 decks208 decks
31%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion94 decks208 decks
-6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion94 decks208 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion85 decks208 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
39%inclusion81 decks208 decks
29%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
37%inclusion77 decks208 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Confluence
37%inclusion77 decks208 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion75 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion72 decks208 decks
25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
34%inclusion70 decks208 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion68 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Nomad Outpost
31%inclusion64 decks208 decks
-28%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion58 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion58 decks208 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion57 decks208 decks
21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion56 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion56 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion55 decks208 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion55 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion54 decks208 decks
20%synergy
Fetid Heath
25%inclusion53 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion52 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion48 decks208 decks
17%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion48 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion45 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion44 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
21%inclusion43 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion43 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion39 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
18%inclusion37 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion37 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
18%inclusion37 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion29 decks202 decks
5%synergy