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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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Multiversal Passage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
87%inclusion96 decks110 decks
72%synergy
Ancient Den
83%inclusion91 decks110 decks
69%synergy
Urza's Saga
75%inclusion83 decks110 decks
64%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
78%inclusion86 decks110 decks
63%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
67%inclusion74 decks110 decks
63%synergy
Thought Monitor
69%inclusion76 decks110 decks
61%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion89 decks110 decks
59%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
64%inclusion70 decks110 decks
57%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
65%inclusion72 decks110 decks
56%synergy
Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion77 decks110 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
51%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Unwinding Clock
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Thoughtcast
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
45%synergy
Fabricate
49%inclusion54 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Cloud Key
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Urza, Lord High Artificer
67%inclusion74 decks110 decks
61%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion62 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Bronze Guardian
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Metalworker
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Master of Etherium
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Master Transmuter
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Scrap Trawler
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
25%synergy
K-9, Mark I
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Shimmer Myr
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
23%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Steel Overseer
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Research Thief
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Gingerbrute
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Digsite Engineer
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Nesting Bot
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Spellskite
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Silver Myr
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Myr Retriever
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Diversion Unit
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
-21%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Desynchronization
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Whir of Invention
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Pongify
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Voyage Home
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Transmute Artifact
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Redress Fate
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-17%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Season of Weaving
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
One with the Machine
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Reshape
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Worldwalker Helm
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Repurposing Bay
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Sculpting Steel
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Forge
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Twinning Staff
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Imposter Mech
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Salvation Engine
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Monument
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Cryogen Relic
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Lotus
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Phoenix Down
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Key
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Scourglass
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Welding Jar
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Portable Hole
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Mechanized Production
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Artificer Class
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Tempered Steel
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Efficient Construction
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
65%inclusion72 decks110 decks
54%synergy
Inventors' Fair
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
49%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
45%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Archway of Innovation
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Fomori Vault
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Workshop
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion102 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion89 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
72%inclusion79 decks110 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
-21%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Mox Diamond
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
20%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
21%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Cargo Ship
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
91%inclusion100 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion99 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion95 decks110 decks
40%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion89 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion89 decks110 decks
50%synergy
Tundra
79%inclusion87 decks110 decks
67%synergy
Sea of Clouds
73%inclusion80 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Razortide Bridge
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Deserted Beach
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
-33%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Gate
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-35%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-17%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-28%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-25%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-31%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Glimmervoid
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
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