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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
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Spider-Sense
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
88%inclusion102 decks116 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Den
83%inclusion96 decks116 decks
69%synergy
Urza's Saga
77%inclusion89 decks116 decks
65%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
78%inclusion90 decks116 decks
63%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
67%inclusion78 decks116 decks
63%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
67%inclusion78 decks116 decks
61%synergy
Thought Monitor
68%inclusion79 decks116 decks
60%synergy
Esper Sentinel
82%inclusion95 decks116 decks
60%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
63%inclusion73 decks116 decks
56%synergy
Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion81 decks116 decks
56%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion78 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
65%inclusion75 decks116 decks
55%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
58%inclusion67 decks116 decks
50%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
43%synergy
Unwinding Clock
53%inclusion61 decks116 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
48%inclusion56 decks116 decks
43%synergy
Thoughtcast
48%inclusion56 decks116 decks
39%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Cloud Key
47%inclusion55 decks116 decks
43%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
47%inclusion55 decks116 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion64 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion61 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
53%inclusion61 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
51%inclusion59 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion58 decks116 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
49%inclusion57 decks116 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion49 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
35%synergy
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Emry, Lurker of the Loch
47%inclusion55 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
44%inclusion51 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
31%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Bronze Guardian
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Master of Etherium
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Metalworker
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Master Transmuter
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Scrap Trawler
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
24%synergy
K-9, Mark I
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Shimmer Myr
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Research Thief
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Steel Overseer
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Gingerbrute
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Digsite Engineer
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Nesting Bot
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Silver Myr
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Gold Myr
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Dispatch
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
-22%synergy
Desynchronization
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Whir of Invention
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Negate
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
47%inclusion54 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Organic Extinction
45%inclusion52 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Voyage Home
40%inclusion42 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Dance of the Manse
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Transmute Artifact
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
13%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Redress Fate
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-19%synergy
Reshape
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
47%inclusion54 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Repurposing Bay
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Sculpting Steel
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Forge
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Twinning Staff
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Imposter Mech
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Salvation Engine
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Semblance Anvil
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Monument
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Cryogen Relic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Voltaic Key
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Scourglass
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Down
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
The Indomitable
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
47%inclusion54 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Production
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Artificer Class
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Efficient Construction
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Tempered Steel
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
66%inclusion76 decks116 decks
54%synergy
Inventors' Fair
59%inclusion69 decks116 decks
51%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion60 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Archway of Innovation
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Fomori Vault
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Workshop
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Urza's Factory
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion108 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion92 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
71%inclusion82 decks116 decks
65%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion57 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
45%inclusion52 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
-20%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
38%inclusion44 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Grim Monolith
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
19%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Cargo Ship
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
91%inclusion106 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion105 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
84%inclusion98 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Tundra
79%inclusion92 decks116 decks
67%synergy
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion92 decks116 decks
48%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion91 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
73%inclusion85 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Razortide Bridge
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
51%inclusion59 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion56 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
47%inclusion55 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion52 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
-34%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
19%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Gate
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Nimbus Maze
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-25%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-16%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
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