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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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4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
2%synergy
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Voyager Quickwelder
85%inclusion88 decks103 decks
76%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
74%inclusion81 decks110 decks
63%synergy
Voyage Home
71%inclusion76 decks107 decks
62%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
64%inclusion70 decks110 decks
57%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
58%inclusion60 decks103 decks
56%synergy
Foundry Inspector
69%inclusion76 decks110 decks
55%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
55%inclusion60 decks110 decks
50%synergy
Diversion Unit
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
48%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
50%inclusion51 decks103 decks
48%synergy
Thought Monitor
55%inclusion60 decks110 decks
47%synergy
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Solemn Simulacrum
65%inclusion72 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
55%inclusion60 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
46%synergy
Organic Extinction
54%inclusion59 decks110 decks
45%synergy
Dispatch
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Master of Etherium
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
49%inclusion54 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Steel Overseer
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Nesting Bot
48%inclusion52 decks109 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Bronze Guardian
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Memory Guardian
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
40%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Silver Myr
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Research Thief
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Gold Myr
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Gingerbrute
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Whirler Rogue
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Digsite Engineer
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Swooping Lookout
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Silver Raven
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Interface Ace
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
16%synergy
K-9, Mark I
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Aetherjacket
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Filigree Attendant
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Marketback Walker
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Oaken Siren
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Meteor Golem
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Transit Mage
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Rook Turret
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Virulent Silencer
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Master Transmuter
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Ticket Tortoise
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
-28%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
-25%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
-28%synergy
Spectral Interference
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Bounce Off
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Disruption Protocol
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Disenchant
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-26%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-14%synergy
Reality Heist
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Masterful Replication
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Cerebral Download
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Machine Over Matter
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Divert Disaster
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Assert Authority
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Unwanted Remake
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Launch Mishap
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Opt
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
No More Lies
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Tune Up
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
22%synergy
One with the Machine
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Dance of the Manse
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
15%synergy
March of Progress
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Collision Course
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Reverse Engineer
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Stall Out
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-21%synergy
Time Wipe
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Servo Exhibition
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Racers' Scoreboard
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Salvation Engine
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Repurposing Bay
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Perilous Snare
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Forge
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Hulldrifter
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Sculpting Steel
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Aether Syphon
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Manifold Key
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Possession Engine
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Rover Blades
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Alacrian Armory
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Mechtitan Core
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Valor's Flagship
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Mangler
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
The Seriema
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Shop
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Skybox Ferry
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Tinker's Tote
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Detention Chariot
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Mechanized Production
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Tempered Steel
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
17%synergy
All That Glitters
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Flood the Engine
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
45%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
42%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Den
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Reef Roads
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Country Roads
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
-32%synergy
Archway of Innovation
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion85 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion78 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Signet
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Starting Column
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
-22%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
-15%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
7%synergy
White Auracite
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion109 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion109 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion84 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Prairie Stream
61%inclusion67 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Razortide Bridge
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Port Town
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Night Market
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Scene of the Crime
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-29%synergy
Abandoned Campground
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-20%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-16%synergy
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