Katilda and Lier (Commander) - Optimized Birthing Pod

Nick Benstead
Feb 4, 2025
Bottom of the Barrel - Katilda and Lier
What do burn, flashback, humans and swamps have in common? An underplayed commander with a unique strategy that's sure to confound the entire table.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Neoform
94% of 33 decks +88% synergy
Eldritch Evolution
91% of 33 decks +86% synergy
Spellseeker
88% of 33 decks +85% synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
85% of 33 decks +81% synergy
Grand Abolisher
85% of 33 decks +78% synergy
Worldly Tutor
88% of 33 decks +76% synergy
Esper Sentinel
91% of 33 decks +75% synergy
Eladamri's Call
85% of 33 decks +74% synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
88% of 33 decks +73% synergy
Finale of Devastation
76% of 33 decks +69% synergy
Top Cards
Noble Hierarch
88% of 33 decks +62% synergy
Eternal Witness
79% of 33 decks +62% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79% of 33 decks +15% synergy
Mystic Remora
76% of 33 decks +64% synergy
Swan Song
76% of 33 decks +62% synergy
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
70% of 33 decks +68% synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
70% of 33 decks +67% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
70% of 33 decks +66% synergy
Silence
70% of 33 decks +65% synergy
Force of Negation
70% of 33 decks +65% synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
94% of 33 decks +87% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
88% of 33 decks +72% synergy
Rhystic Study
85% of 33 decks +63% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
82% of 33 decks +67% synergy
Drannith Magistrate
79% of 33 decks +74% synergy
Force of Will
76% of 33 decks +70% synergy
Chrome Mox
67% of 33 decks +63% synergy
Gaea's Cradle
67% of 33 decks +61% synergy
Thassa's Oracle
55% of 33 decks +52% synergy
Mox Diamond
55% of 33 decks +52% synergy
Creatures
Hermit Druid
64% of 33 decks +63% synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
64% of 33 decks +61% synergy
Cathar Commando
61% of 33 decks +58% synergy
Birds of Paradise
58% of 33 decks +28% synergy
Malevolent Hermit
55% of 33 decks +54% synergy
Snapcaster Mage
52% of 33 decks +50% synergy
Serra Ascendant
45% of 33 decks +44% synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
36% of 33 decks +33% synergy
Mother of Runes
36% of 33 decks +33% synergy
Bloom Tender
36% of 33 decks +25% synergy
Collector Ouphe
33% of 33 decks +31% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33% of 33 decks +23% synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
30% of 33 decks +30% synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30% of 33 decks +29% synergy
Village Bell-Ringer
30% of 33 decks +29% synergy
Elvish Mystic
30% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Kellan, the Kid
30% of 10 decks +27% synergy
Deputy of Acquittals
27% of 33 decks +27% synergy
Niambi, Esteemed Speaker
27% of 33 decks +26% synergy
Archmage Emeritus
27% of 33 decks +25% synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
27% of 22 decks +24% synergy
Archivist of Oghma
27% of 33 decks +24% synergy
Llanowar Elves
27% of 33 decks +13% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
27% of 15 decks +25% synergy
Containment Priest
24% of 33 decks +23% synergy
Heronblade Elite
24% of 33 decks +23% synergy
Laboratory Maniac
24% of 33 decks +21% synergy
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
21% of 33 decks +21% synergy
Displacer Kitten
21% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
21% of 33 decks +13% synergy
Delighted Halfling
20% of 25 decks +10% synergy
Coppercoat Vanguard
19% of 26 decks +19% synergy
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
18% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
18% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
18% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Sigarda, Font of Blessings
15% of 26 decks +14% synergy
Renegade Rallier
15% of 33 decks +15% synergy
Thalia's Lieutenant
15% of 33 decks +15% synergy
Kyler, Sigardian Emissary
15% of 33 decks +14% synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
15% of 33 decks +14% synergy
Trinket Mage
15% of 33 decks +14% synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
15% of 33 decks +14% synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
15% of 33 decks +14% synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
15% of 33 decks +13% synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
15% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Destiny Spinner
15% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Sanctum Prelate
12% of 33 decks +12% synergy
Sea Gate Stormcaller
12% of 33 decks +12% synergy
Zephyr Sentinel
12% of 33 decks +12% synergy
Instants
Cyclonic Rift
70% of 33 decks +48% synergy
Chord of Calling
64% of 33 decks +58% synergy
Flusterstorm
61% of 33 decks +57% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
61% of 33 decks +41% synergy
Mental Misstep
52% of 33 decks +49% synergy
Noxious Revival
52% of 33 decks +48% synergy
Pact of Negation
52% of 33 decks +48% synergy
Veil of Summer
45% of 33 decks +42% synergy
Path to Exile
45% of 33 decks +1% synergy
Brainstorm
39% of 33 decks +30% synergy
Nature's Claim
36% of 33 decks +30% synergy
Intuition
33% of 33 decks +33% synergy
Snap
33% of 33 decks +30% synergy
Crop Rotation
33% of 33 decks +29% synergy
Chain of Vapor
30% of 33 decks +29% synergy
Dovin's Veto
30% of 33 decks +13% synergy
Strix Serenade
30% of 10 decks +26% synergy
Mana Drain
27% of 33 decks +17% synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
27% of 26 decks +25% synergy
Mindbreak Trap
21% of 33 decks +19% synergy
Frantic Search
21% of 33 decks +16% synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
18% of 22 decks +17% synergy
Dispel
18% of 33 decks +17% synergy
Summoner's Pact
15% of 33 decks +15% synergy
Force of Vigor
15% of 33 decks +13% synergy
Ephemerate
15% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Teferi's Protection
15% of 33 decks -3% synergy
Brain Freeze
12% of 33 decks +12% synergy
Delay
12% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Consider
12% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Angel's Grace
12% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Ghostly Flicker
12% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Pongify
12% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Counterspell
12% of 33 decks -26% synergy
Thought Scour
9% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Miscast
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9% of 33 decks +2% synergy
Generous Gift
9% of 33 decks -20% synergy
Heroic Intervention
9% of 33 decks -22% synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
45% of 33 decks +45% synergy
Ponder
39% of 33 decks +35% synergy
Windfall
33% of 33 decks +30% synergy
Mass Appeal
27% of 33 decks +26% synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
24% of 33 decks +20% synergy
See the Truth
21% of 33 decks +21% synergy
Preordain
15% of 33 decks +12% synergy
Merchant Scroll
12% of 33 decks +12% synergy
Personal Tutor
12% of 33 decks +12% synergy
Three Visits
12% of 33 decks -9% synergy
Recommission
9% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Timetwister
9% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Sylvan Tutor
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Winds of Abandon
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Wargate
9% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Nature's Lore
9% of 33 decks -19% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lotus Petal
45% of 33 decks +42% synergy
Birthing Pod
30% of 33 decks +26% synergy
The One Ring
24% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Pyre of Heroes
21% of 33 decks +21% synergy
Null Rod
12% of 33 decks +12% synergy
Cloudstone Curio
12% of 33 decks +10% synergy
Lightning Greaves
12% of 33 decks -9% synergy
Enchantments
Carpet of Flowers
55% of 33 decks +52% synergy
Sylvan Library
55% of 33 decks +46% synergy
Smothering Tithe
24% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Wild Growth
21% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Deafening Silence
18% of 33 decks +16% synergy
Stony Silence
12% of 33 decks +10% synergy
Cryptolith Rite
12% of 33 decks +10% synergy
Utopia Sprawl
12% of 33 decks +2% synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Aluren
9% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Concordant Crossroads
9% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Blind Obedience
9% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9% of 33 decks +3% synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
18% of 33 decks +15% synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
9% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
76% of 33 decks +62% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
70% of 33 decks +52% synergy
Ancient Tomb
48% of 33 decks +42% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
39% of 33 decks +23% synergy
Emergence Zone
18% of 33 decks +17% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18% of 33 decks +13% synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15% of 33 decks +15% synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
15% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Urza's Saga
12% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Mana Crypt
58% of 33 decks +54% synergy
Arcane Signet
55% of 33 decks -16% synergy
Mox Amber
39% of 33 decks +37% synergy
Fellwar Stone
21% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Mox Opal
12% of 33 decks +10% synergy
Mana Vault
12% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9% of 33 decks -3% synergy
Lands
Temple Garden
97% of 33 decks +53% synergy
Command Tower
97% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Flooded Strand
94% of 33 decks +65% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
94% of 33 decks +50% synergy
Misty Rainforest
91% of 33 decks +62% synergy
Breeding Pool
91% of 33 decks +48% synergy
Windswept Heath
88% of 33 decks +58% synergy
City of Brass
85% of 33 decks +77% synergy
Cavern of Souls
76% of 33 decks +73% synergy
Mana Confluence
76% of 33 decks +68% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
76% of 33 decks +43% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
73% of 33 decks +66% synergy
Savannah
73% of 33 decks +61% synergy
Sea of Clouds
73% of 33 decks +40% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
73% of 33 decks +36% synergy
Gemstone Caverns
70% of 33 decks +66% synergy
Marsh Flats
70% of 33 decks +63% synergy
Polluted Delta
70% of 33 decks +63% synergy
Tundra
70% of 33 decks +58% synergy
Exotic Orchard
67% of 33 decks +12% synergy
Scalding Tarn
64% of 33 decks +57% synergy
Tropical Island
64% of 33 decks +52% synergy
Arid Mesa
55% of 33 decks +48% synergy
Wooded Foothills
55% of 33 decks +48% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33% of 33 decks +3% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Waterlogged Grove
24% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Spara's Headquarters
24% of 33 decks -19% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
21% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Horizon Canopy
18% of 33 decks +13% synergy
Reflecting Pool
18% of 33 decks +12% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
18% of 33 decks -17% synergy
Unclaimed Territory
12% of 33 decks +10% synergy
Secluded Courtyard
12% of 33 decks +10% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
12% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Brushland
12% of 33 decks -9% synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
12% of 33 decks -13% synergy
Fabled Passage
9% of 33 decks -1% synergy
Flooded Grove
9% of 33 decks -7% synergy
Glacial Fortress
9% of 33 decks -30% synergy
Hinterland Harbor
9% of 33 decks -32% synergy