Kodama of the East Tree // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus (Commander) - Birthing Pod

Alternate Names:

Barnabas Tharmr // Kodama of the East TreeBarnabas Tharmr // Kodama of the East Tree

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Michael Celani
Oct 17, 2025
No, Typed Partners Are Not Good For Commander
With the special partner types coming in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Secret Lairs, Michael Celani wants to know: Do we really need this?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Neoform
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
93%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
91%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
82%synergy
Mystic Remora
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
80%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
76%synergy
Flusterstorm
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
75%synergy
Swan Song
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
72%synergy
Mental Misstep
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
68%synergy
Finale of Devastation
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Pact of Negation
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Eternal Witness
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
64%synergy
Deflecting Swat
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Chord of Calling
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
61%synergy
Gamble
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Force of Negation
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
62%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Veil of Summer
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Crop Rotation
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
54%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
73%synergy
Worldly Tutor
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
71%synergy
Mana Vault
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
75%synergy
Force of Will
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
75%synergy
Chrome Mox
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
75%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
65%synergy
The One Ring
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
65%synergy
Mox Diamond
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Mystical Tutor
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Displacer Kitten
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Spellseeker
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Elvish Mystic
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Llanowar Elves
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Endurance
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Phantasmal Image
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Tinder Wall
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Cobra
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Bloom Tender
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Gilded Drake
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Vitality
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Abhorrent Oculus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Scute Swarm
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Seedborn Muse
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Six
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Tireless Tracker
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Subtlety
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Tunneling Geopede
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Tandem Lookout
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Dosan the Falling Leaf
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Vexing Shusher
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Chain of Vapor
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Mana Drain
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Brain Freeze
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Noxious Revival
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Snap
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Pyroblast
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Force of Vigor
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Dispel
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Intuition
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Summoner's Pact
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Delay
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-23%synergy
Miscast
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-19%synergy
Manamorphose
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Shared Summons
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Planar Genesis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Molten Duplication
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Twinflame
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Natural Order
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Timetwister
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-25%synergy
Three Visits
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-26%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cloudstone Curio
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Birthing Pod
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Imposter Mech
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Defense Grid
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Trinisphere
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Unstable Amulet
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Sylvan Library
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Exploration
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Trade Routes
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Exploration
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Song of Creation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Dress Down
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Burgeoning
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Keen Sense
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Primal Prayers
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
55%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Shifting Woodland
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Emergence Zone
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
81%synergy
Mana Crypt
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
78%synergy
Lotus Petal
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
63%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Grim Monolith
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Mox Opal
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Cursed Mirror
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Wooded Foothills
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Stomping Ground
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Tropical Island
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
66%synergy
Volcanic Island
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
66%synergy
City of Brass
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
70%synergy
Taiga
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
61%synergy
Mana Confluence
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
65%synergy
Windswept Heath
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
58%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
61%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
58%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Training Center
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Island
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
-50%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Forest
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
-53%synergy
Mountain
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-58%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Spire Garden
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Gruul Turf
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Ketria Triome
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Glade
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-34%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy