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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
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
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Voyager Quickwelder
86%inclusion95 decks111 decks
77%synergy
Voyage Home
72%inclusion82 decks114 decks
64%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
72%inclusion83 decks116 decks
61%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
64%inclusion74 decks116 decks
57%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
59%inclusion66 decks111 decks
57%synergy
Foundry Inspector
68%inclusion79 decks116 decks
54%synergy
Diversion Unit
53%inclusion60 decks114 decks
50%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
50%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
50%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
50%inclusion57 decks114 decks
48%synergy
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Solemn Simulacrum
62%inclusion72 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion62 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Thought Monitor
53%inclusion62 decks116 decks
46%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
53%inclusion61 decks116 decks
45%synergy
Organic Extinction
53%inclusion61 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
51%inclusion59 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Dispatch
50%inclusion58 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Master of Etherium
50%inclusion58 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Nesting Bot
49%inclusion57 decks116 decks
46%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
47%inclusion55 decks116 decks
37%synergy
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Steel Overseer
47%inclusion55 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Memory Guardian
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
44%synergy
Bronze Guardian
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Research Thief
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
31%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
31%synergy
Silver Myr
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Gingerbrute
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Gold Myr
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Whirler Rogue
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Digsite Engineer
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Swooping Lookout
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Silver Raven
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Interface Ace
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Aetherjacket
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
15%synergy
K-9, Mark I
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Virulent Silencer
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Mechan Assembler
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Filigree Attendant
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Transit Mage
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Marketback Walker
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Palladium Myr
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Oaken Siren
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Meteor Golem
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Rook Turret
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
-30%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
-26%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
-26%synergy
Spectral Interference
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Bounce Off
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Disruption Protocol
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
-19%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Disenchant
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Reality Heist
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-27%synergy
Reality Shift
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Masterful Replication
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-17%synergy
Machine Over Matter
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Cerebral Download
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Assert Authority
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Opt
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Unwanted Remake
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Divert Disaster
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Desculpting Blast
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Gallant Strike
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Launch Mishap
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
No More Lies
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
47%inclusion55 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Tune Up
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Dance of the Manse
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
17%synergy
One with the Machine
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
20%synergy
March of Progress
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Collision Course
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Reverse Engineer
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Stall Out
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-21%synergy
Time Wipe
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Redress Fate
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Repurposing Bay
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Salvation Engine
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Perilous Snare
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Hulldrifter
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Forge
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Sculpting Steel
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Aether Syphon
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Cloud Key
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Possession Engine
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Rover Blades
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Alacrian Armory
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Valor's Flagship
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Mangler
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Cryogen Relic
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Shop
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Skybox Ferry
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Detention Chariot
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Air Response Unit
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Tinker's Tote
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Auxiliary Boosters
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Efficient Construction
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
18%synergy
All That Glitters
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Flood the Engine
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Roadside Assistance
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
51%inclusion59 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
50%inclusion58 decks116 decks
45%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
47%inclusion54 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Den
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Reef Roads
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Country Roads
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Archway of Innovation
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
-33%synergy
Treasure Vault
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Mech Hangar
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion88 decks116 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion82 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Signet
52%inclusion60 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Starting Column
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
-23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Hedron Archive
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
12%synergy
White Auracite
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Cargo Ship
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion115 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion115 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion84 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Razortide Bridge
57%inclusion66 decks116 decks
42%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion65 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion59 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Tranquil Cove
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Port Town
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Night Market
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Beach
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-30%synergy
Abandoned Campground
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Gate
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-15%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-21%synergy
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