Kambal, Profiteering Mayor (Commander) - Expensive Aristocrats

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Ezra Sassaman
Feb 12, 2026
Revisiting the Top Ten Commanders from Strixhaven
With Secrets of Strixhaven coming soon, let's take some time to revisit and reevaluate the top 10 commanders from Strixhaven: School of Mages.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Sentry, Golden Guardian
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Warren Soultrader
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Skullclamp
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Saw in Half
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
54%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Anointed Procession
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Ocelot Pride
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Generous Gift
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Tomb
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Seal
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
36%synergy
Corpse Knight
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Hunted Horror
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Marching Duodrone
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Slaughter Specialist
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Viscera Seer
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Teysa Karlov
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Suture Priest
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Gravecrawler
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Combat Calligrapher
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Opposition Agent
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Aven Interrupter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Ophiomancer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Drana and Linvala
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Hunted Bonebrute
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Soul Warden
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Soul's Attendant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Get Lost
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Inkshield
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Angelic Ascension
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Silence
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Benevolent Offering
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Clever Concealment
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Bovine Intervention
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Everybody Lives!
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Emergency Eject
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Parting Gust
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Fateful Absence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Contraband Livestock
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Riot Control
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Grand Crescendo
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Mardu
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Alliance of Arms
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Lively Dirge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Chain of Smog
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Pest Control
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Wedding Ring
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Spawning Pit
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Genesis Chamber
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Aether Vial
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Altar of the Brood
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Tribute to Horobi
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Grave Pact
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Necromancy
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Genesis
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Divine Visitation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Deafening Silence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The War Games
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Lunar Convocation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Felidar Retreat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Rent Is Due
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Tolls of War
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Assemble the Players
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Darkest Hour
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Fountainport
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Minas Tirith
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Realm of Koh
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Great Arashin City
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Wasteland
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
The Soul Stone
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Vault of Champions
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Caves of Koilos
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Scrubland
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Isolated Chapel
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Fetid Heath
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Silent Clearing
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Field
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-31%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Silence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-33%synergy