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Cas Hinds
Sep 29, 2025
Cas Hinds
Is Optimization Ruining Commander Deck Building?
Some people in the Commander community talk about deck optimization leading to homogeneity, and how this ruins Commander. Let's discuss.
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Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
2.7%inclusion4 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
2.1%inclusion6 decks290 decks
1%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
1.3%inclusion2 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Spider-Sense
0.7%inclusion1 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
School Daze
0.7%inclusion1 decks152 decks
0%synergy
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Seat of the Synod
80%inclusion883 decks1.10K decks
65%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
78%inclusion859 decks1.10K decks
63%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
69%inclusion764 decks1.10K decks
62%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion836 decks1.10K decks
62%synergy
Ancient Den
75%inclusion822 decks1.10K decks
60%synergy
Thought Monitor
68%inclusion744 decks1.10K decks
60%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
65%inclusion716 decks1.10K decks
57%synergy
Voyage Home
64%inclusion661 decks1.04K decks
55%synergy
Organic Extinction
63%inclusion689 decks1.10K decks
54%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
61%inclusion593 decks965 decks
52%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion733 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion699 decks1.10K decks
52%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
60%inclusion657 decks1.10K decks
49%synergy
Dispatch
59%inclusion654 decks1.10K decks
46%synergy
Thoughtcast
59%inclusion652 decks1.10K decks
50%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
57%inclusion629 decks1.10K decks
31%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
55%inclusion606 decks1.10K decks
45%synergy
Bronze Guardian
54%inclusion597 decks1.10K decks
49%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
50%inclusion545 decks1.10K decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion537 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Game Changers
Urza, Lord High Artificer
41%inclusion450 decks1.10K decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion256 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion241 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion212 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion184 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion181 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion170 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion136 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.4%inclusion93 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion76 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
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48%inclusion523 decks1.10K decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion515 decks1.10K decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
46%inclusion509 decks1.10K decks
37%synergy
Master of Etherium
46%inclusion504 decks1.10K decks
39%synergy
Steel Overseer
44%inclusion483 decks1.10K decks
40%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
41%inclusion448 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
40%inclusion443 decks1.10K decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
39%inclusion426 decks1.10K decks
27%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
38%inclusion391 decks1.04K decks
29%synergy
Nesting Bot
35%inclusion380 decks1.08K decks
32%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
35%inclusion381 decks1.10K decks
25%synergy
Research Thief
35%inclusion380 decks1.10K decks
30%synergy
Gingerbrute
34%inclusion371 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
33%inclusion360 decks1.10K decks
28%synergy
K-9, Mark I
33%inclusion359 decks1.10K decks
31%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
31%inclusion343 decks1.10K decks
27%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
30%inclusion325 decks1.10K decks
26%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion303 decks1.09K decks
25%synergy
Silver Myr
28%inclusion304 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion290 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
26%inclusion289 decks1.10K decks
24%synergy
Gold Myr
26%inclusion287 decks1.10K decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
25%inclusion278 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
25%inclusion278 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Diversion Unit
24%inclusion253 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
24%inclusion266 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
24%inclusion232 decks965 decks
22%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
24%inclusion259 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
23%inclusion248 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Digsite Engineer
22%inclusion246 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
22%inclusion237 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
21%inclusion226 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Scrap Trawler
20%inclusion223 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion213 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion212 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
The Reality Chip
19%inclusion204 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
18%inclusion199 decks1.10K decks
17%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion191 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion189 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
17%inclusion188 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
17%inclusion164 decks965 decks
15%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
17%inclusion187 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
16%inclusion181 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
16%inclusion178 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
16%inclusion171 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion170 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
15%inclusion165 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Swooping Lookout
14%inclusion159 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
14%inclusion157 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
13%inclusion147 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
44%inclusion483 decks1.10K decks
-10%synergy
Desynchronization
40%inclusion436 decks1.10K decks
36%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion308 decks1.10K decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion289 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion289 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion269 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Whir of Invention
19%inclusion204 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion188 decks1.10K decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion171 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion149 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion147 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion146 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Scour for Scrap
12%inclusion36 decks299 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion126 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion114 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion106 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Reality Heist
9.2%inclusion101 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Masterful Replication
7.8%inclusion86 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.0%inclusion77 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.7%inclusion74 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Spectral Interference
6.2%inclusion59 decks945 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.8%inclusion64 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Search
5.4%inclusion60 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Bounce Off
5.4%inclusion53 decks987 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
33%inclusion364 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
March of Progress
23%inclusion256 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Dance of the Manse
20%inclusion223 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion148 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion142 decks1.10K decks
-15%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion127 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Season of Weaving
9.4%inclusion104 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.6%inclusion95 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.9%inclusion87 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.8%inclusion86 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
7.3%inclusion80 decks1.10K decks
-11%synergy
Stock Up
7.3%inclusion77 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
6.4%inclusion71 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Tune Up
6.4%inclusion69 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
45%inclusion499 decks1.10K decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion468 decks1.10K decks
37%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
40%inclusion437 decks1.10K decks
34%synergy
Sculpting Steel
39%inclusion426 decks1.10K decks
34%synergy
Unwinding Clock
38%inclusion423 decks1.10K decks
27%synergy
Cloud Key
36%inclusion400 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion374 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Salvation Engine
33%inclusion327 decks987 decks
26%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
33%inclusion105 decks320 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion348 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
32%inclusion347 decks1.10K decks
27%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
29%inclusion314 decks1.10K decks
27%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
28%inclusion305 decks1.10K decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion268 decks1.08K decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion261 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
23%inclusion243 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Perilous Snare
19%inclusion207 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
19%inclusion205 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
18%inclusion203 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion191 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion179 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion176 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion145 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion138 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
13%inclusion138 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion116 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Imposter Mech
10%inclusion105 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
9.4%inclusion103 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
9.2%inclusion101 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Hulldrifter
9.1%inclusion100 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.7%inclusion96 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.1%inclusion89 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
7.8%inclusion86 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.7%inclusion85 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion84 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Shadowspear
7.4%inclusion82 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.3%inclusion32 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Monument
7.3%inclusion80 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
7.2%inclusion79 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Mechtitan Core
7.1%inclusion78 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.0%inclusion77 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.6%inclusion73 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.6%inclusion67 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Aether Syphon
6.6%inclusion71 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.5%inclusion72 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.4%inclusion71 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.4%inclusion71 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.3%inclusion69 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Scourglass
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
34%inclusion370 decks1.10K decks
29%synergy
Efficient Construction
29%inclusion324 decks1.10K decks
26%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
19%inclusion213 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Artificer Class
19%inclusion208 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Tempered Steel
16%inclusion171 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion149 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.2%inclusion101 decks1.10K decks
-7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.9%inclusion24 decks305 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
7.6%inclusion84 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
7.4%inclusion81 decks1.10K decks
-17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.4%inclusion59 decks1.10K decks
-18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
15%inclusion55 decks371 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion108 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.9%inclusion87 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
5.2%inclusion57 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
63%inclusion697 decks1.10K decks
52%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
50%inclusion553 decks1.10K decks
45%synergy
Archway of Innovation
50%inclusion545 decks1.10K decks
42%synergy
Academy Ruins
49%inclusion538 decks1.10K decks
37%synergy
Inventors' Fair
40%inclusion435 decks1.10K decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion413 decks1.10K decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion364 decks1.10K decks
-16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion359 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
29%inclusion319 decks1.10K decks
26%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
28%inclusion93 decks327 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion311 decks1.10K decks
17%synergy
Treasure Vault
22%inclusion245 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion215 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Fomori Vault
18%inclusion203 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Monumental Henge
18%inclusion197 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion36 decks321 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion107 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion106 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion106 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion105 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
8.5%inclusion94 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion989 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion899 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion533 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion523 decks1.10K decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion355 decks1.10K decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion330 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
27%inclusion301 decks1.10K decks
23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion296 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion237 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
19%inclusion209 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion165 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion154 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion150 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion133 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion125 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
11%inclusion124 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion121 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion105 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.4%inclusion103 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.3%inclusion102 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
9.3%inclusion102 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.6%inclusion84 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.4%inclusion81 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.1%inclusion67 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.6%inclusion62 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.4%inclusion60 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
5.4%inclusion59 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
5.2%inclusion57 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.1%inclusion56 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.07K decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion1.07K decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion923 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
69%inclusion759 decks1.10K decks
55%synergy
Glacial Fortress
64%inclusion703 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion590 decks1.10K decks
-13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
48%inclusion531 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
48%inclusion530 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion467 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion441 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
38%inclusion415 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion383 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion356 decks1.10K decks
-16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
31%inclusion346 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion327 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion266 decks1.10K decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion262 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion256 decks1.10K decks
-16%synergy
Mystic Gate
23%inclusion248 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
21%inclusion235 decks1.10K decks
17%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
21%inclusion234 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion214 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion206 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion195 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion194 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion171 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion146 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion146 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion122 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
10%inclusion113 decks1.10K decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion105 decks1.10K decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.0%inclusion88 decks1.10K decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.5%inclusion83 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.4%inclusion81 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.7%inclusion74 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.5%inclusion72 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.4%inclusion71 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.3%inclusion69 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.1%inclusion67 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.5%inclusion61 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.4%inclusion60 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.3%inclusion58 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.3%inclusion58 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
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