Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Upgraded Flying

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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
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Realm of Koh
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
2.4%inclusion2 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
2.4%inclusion2 decks82 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
90%inclusion130 decks144 decks
76%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
80%inclusion115 decks144 decks
72%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
76%inclusion110 decks144 decks
70%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
72%inclusion103 decks144 decks
63%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
67%inclusion96 decks144 decks
61%synergy
Balefire Dragon
61%inclusion88 decks144 decks
55%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
73%inclusion105 decks144 decks
55%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
58%inclusion84 decks144 decks
53%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
60%inclusion86 decks144 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion120 decks144 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion112 decks144 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion98 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Master of Cruelties
55%inclusion79 decks144 decks
47%synergy
Angel of Despair
52%inclusion75 decks144 decks
47%synergy
Boros Charm
52%inclusion75 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Lord of the Void
52%inclusion75 decks144 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion72 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
50%inclusion72 decks144 decks
45%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
49%inclusion71 decks144 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion71 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion43 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Serra's Emissary
49%inclusion70 decks144 decks
44%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
48%inclusion69 decks144 decks
43%synergy
Mother of Runes
46%inclusion66 decks144 decks
38%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
44%inclusion64 decks144 decks
28%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
44%inclusion63 decks142 decks
40%synergy
Drana and Linvala
43%inclusion62 decks144 decks
34%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
40%inclusion57 decks144 decks
36%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
40%inclusion57 decks144 decks
35%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
32%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
35%inclusion51 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Angel of Serenity
35%inclusion51 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
33%inclusion48 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
32%inclusion46 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
29%inclusion41 decks142 decks
25%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
28%inclusion41 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
28%inclusion40 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Sower of Discord
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirster
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Aegis Angel
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Akroma, Angel of Wrath
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Firemane Commando
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Harvester of Souls
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Vile Mutilator
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
13%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Steel Hellkite
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Dragon Mage
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Demon of Loathing
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion56 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion55 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion53 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Doom
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion20 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion14 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Fracture
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Utter End
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.6%inclusion8 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
43%inclusion62 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Damn
35%inclusion51 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Counsel
35%inclusion49 decks142 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion44 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Unburial Rites
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Vindicate
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Earthquake
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whispersilk Cloak
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Horn of the Mark
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Dragon Tempest
45%inclusion65 decks144 decks
41%synergy
Windcrag Siege
29%inclusion36 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Rising of the Day
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Aggravated Assault
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Contract
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Warstorm Surge
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Sneak Attack
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
0%synergy
All-Out Assault
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion59 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion53 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
31%inclusion44 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
28%inclusion40 decks143 decks
21%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion136 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion132 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60%inclusion87 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion85 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
53%inclusion76 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion75 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion70 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion69 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion66 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion142 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion141 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion139 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion137 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
61%inclusion88 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion85 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion83 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
56%inclusion80 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion80 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
54%inclusion78 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion78 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion78 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Nomad Outpost
53%inclusion76 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Savai Triome
51%inclusion74 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
51%inclusion74 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion71 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
47%inclusion68 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion66 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46%inclusion66 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion61 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion55 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
37%inclusion53 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion52 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
-9%synergy
Shattered Landscape
26%inclusion37 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
-15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
3%synergy