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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
3.3%inclusion4 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
2.5%inclusion3 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Passenger Ferry
2.5%inclusion3 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Living Brain, Mechanical Marvel
2.5%inclusion3 decks121 decks
2%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
2.3%inclusion6 decks257 decks
2%synergy
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Voyager Quickwelder
81%inclusion810 decks1K decks
72%synergy
Voyage Home
70%inclusion706 decks1.01K decks
61%synergy
Foundry Inspector
67%inclusion673 decks1.01K decks
52%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
55%inclusion549 decks1K decks
52%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
60%inclusion612 decks1.01K decks
50%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
51%inclusion510 decks1.01K decks
48%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
53%inclusion534 decks1.01K decks
48%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
48%inclusion484 decks1K decks
46%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
53%inclusion540 decks1.01K decks
46%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
51%inclusion520 decks1.01K decks
46%synergy
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Solemn Simulacrum
56%inclusion568 decks1.01K decks
30%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
56%inclusion567 decks1.01K decks
45%synergy
Nesting Bot
49%inclusion499 decks1.01K decks
46%synergy
Diversion Unit
48%inclusion488 decks1.01K decks
46%synergy
Master of Etherium
48%inclusion488 decks1.01K decks
42%synergy
Organic Extinction
47%inclusion479 decks1.01K decks
39%synergy
Thought Monitor
47%inclusion479 decks1.01K decks
40%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
47%inclusion471 decks1.01K decks
39%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
45%inclusion454 decks1.01K decks
30%synergy
Memory Guardian
43%inclusion435 decks1K decks
42%synergy
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Ornithopter of Paradise
43%inclusion431 decks1.01K decks
31%synergy
Steel Overseer
42%inclusion424 decks1.01K decks
38%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
42%inclusion421 decks1.01K decks
32%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
40%inclusion403 decks1.01K decks
35%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
36%inclusion367 decks1.01K decks
26%synergy
Research Thief
34%inclusion340 decks1.01K decks
29%synergy
Silver Myr
33%inclusion339 decks1.01K decks
25%synergy
Gingerbrute
32%inclusion328 decks1.01K decks
31%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
32%inclusion324 decks1.01K decks
30%synergy
Gold Myr
32%inclusion324 decks1.01K decks
23%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
32%inclusion319 decks1.01K decks
28%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion298 decks1.01K decks
24%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
29%inclusion296 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
29%inclusion291 decks1.01K decks
23%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
27%inclusion274 decks1.01K decks
25%synergy
Interface Ace
26%inclusion268 decks1.01K decks
24%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
26%inclusion267 decks1.01K decks
22%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
26%inclusion264 decks1.01K decks
25%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
23%inclusion236 decks1.01K decks
20%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
22%inclusion227 decks1.01K decks
21%synergy
Whirler Rogue
20%inclusion198 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Digsite Engineer
19%inclusion197 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
19%inclusion194 decks1.01K decks
15%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
19%inclusion190 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
19%inclusion52 decks277 decks
18%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
19%inclusion188 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Silver Raven
18%inclusion186 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
18%inclusion184 decks1.01K decks
15%synergy
Aetherjacket
16%inclusion166 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Transit Mage
16%inclusion164 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Swooping Lookout
16%inclusion164 decks1.01K decks
15%synergy
Gearseeker Serpent
16%inclusion164 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
14%inclusion138 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
K-9, Mark I
13%inclusion130 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion128 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Rook Turret
13%inclusion53 decks420 decks
12%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion37 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Ticket Tortoise
12%inclusion125 decks1K decks
12%synergy
Mechan Assembler
12%inclusion33 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion122 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Meteor Golem
12%inclusion121 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
11%inclusion115 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Filigree Attendant
11%inclusion110 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Oaken Siren
11%inclusion107 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
10%inclusion105 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
10%inclusion100 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Spikeshell Harrier
10%inclusion98 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Walking Sarcophagus
10%inclusion97 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Nimble Thopterist
9.4%inclusion94 decks998 decks
9%synergy
Camera Launcher
9.4%inclusion94 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion387 decks1.01K decks
-32%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion385 decks1.01K decks
25%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion341 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion304 decks1.01K decks
-23%synergy
Bounce Off
24%inclusion240 decks1K decks
23%synergy
Spectral Interference
23%inclusion233 decks1K decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion228 decks1.01K decks
-32%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion177 decks1.01K decks
-16%synergy
Reality Heist
17%inclusion170 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion162 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion159 decks1.01K decks
-1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
15%inclusion40 decks270 decks
12%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion117 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Disruption Protocol
11%inclusion116 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Ride's End
11%inclusion114 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion111 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion109 decks1.01K decks
-14%synergy
Masterful Replication
9.1%inclusion92 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.0%inclusion91 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.8%inclusion89 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
8.3%inclusion84 decks1.01K decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
7.3%inclusion74 decks1.01K decks
-2%synergy
Gallant Strike
7.0%inclusion70 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Access Denied
6.8%inclusion69 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.8%inclusion69 decks1.01K decks
-19%synergy
Divert Disaster
6.3%inclusion17 decks270 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.2%inclusion63 decks1.01K decks
-30%synergy
Cerebral Download
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
5.7%inclusion58 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Trip Up
5.3%inclusion53 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Refute
5.1%inclusion52 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Opt
5.0%inclusion51 decks1.01K decks
-5%synergy
Lightshield Parry
5.0%inclusion51 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
40%inclusion404 decks1.01K decks
30%synergy
Tune Up
26%inclusion267 decks1.01K decks
25%synergy
Dance of the Manse
22%inclusion219 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion212 decks1.01K decks
19%synergy
March of Progress
18%inclusion178 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion152 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Collision Course
15%inclusion149 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Stall Out
12%inclusion117 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion110 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion104 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
10%inclusion102 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
9.5%inclusion96 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Reverse Engineer
7.6%inclusion77 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Trade the Helm
7.1%inclusion72 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
6.6%inclusion67 decks1.01K decks
-8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.3%inclusion64 decks1.01K decks
-22%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.4%inclusion55 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Perilous Snare
37%inclusion379 decks1.01K decks
35%synergy
Salvation Engine
34%inclusion336 decks1K decks
26%synergy
Hulldrifter
33%inclusion339 decks1.01K decks
32%synergy
Repurposing Bay
31%inclusion309 decks1.01K decks
27%synergy
Mystic Forge
30%inclusion304 decks1.01K decks
24%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
28%inclusion287 decks1.01K decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion270 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Aether Syphon
25%inclusion257 decks1.01K decks
24%synergy
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion254 decks1.01K decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
24%inclusion241 decks1K decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion229 decks1.01K decks
20%synergy
Sculpting Steel
22%inclusion224 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
21%inclusion212 decks1.01K decks
18%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
21%inclusion209 decks1.01K decks
15%synergy
Midnight Mangler
20%inclusion199 decks1.01K decks
19%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
20%inclusion195 decks1K decks
19%synergy
Alacrian Armory
19%inclusion188 decks1K decks
18%synergy
Possession Engine
18%inclusion187 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Rover Blades
15%inclusion148 decks1K decks
14%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
15%inclusion148 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
12%inclusion125 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion125 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Detention Chariot
11%inclusion113 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion113 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Air Response Unit
11%inclusion109 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Cryogen Relic
11%inclusion30 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion48 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion105 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion100 decks1.01K decks
-2%synergy
Valor's Flagship
10%inclusion99 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
9.5%inclusion96 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
9.0%inclusion27 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
9.0%inclusion91 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.8%inclusion89 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
8.7%inclusion88 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
8.7%inclusion88 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.4%inclusion85 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Auxiliary Boosters
8.2%inclusion22 decks268 decks
8%synergy
Skybox Ferry
8.0%inclusion80 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
7.9%inclusion80 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.6%inclusion77 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Scrap Compactor
7.6%inclusion76 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
7.5%inclusion76 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
7.4%inclusion75 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.3%inclusion74 decks1.01K decks
-12%synergy
Cloud Key
7.0%inclusion71 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Parhelion II
6.8%inclusion69 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Thopter Shop
6.4%inclusion65 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Skyseer's Chariot
6.4%inclusion64 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
6.3%inclusion17 decks270 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
32%inclusion324 decks1.01K decks
29%synergy
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion274 decks1.01K decks
22%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
22%inclusion217 decks1K decks
21%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion170 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion143 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Flood the Engine
12%inclusion125 decks1K decks
12%synergy
All That Glitters
12%inclusion118 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Roadside Assistance
10%inclusion99 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.4%inclusion55 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Avishkar Raceway
45%inclusion454 decks1.01K decks
42%synergy
Seat of the Synod
41%inclusion411 decks1.01K decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
33%inclusion336 decks1.01K decks
22%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion280 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion238 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion216 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Reef Roads
17%inclusion173 decks1.01K decks
15%synergy
Country Roads
17%inclusion172 decks1.01K decks
15%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion139 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion116 decks1.01K decks
-37%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion98 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.7%inclusion21 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.6%inclusion77 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Mech Hangar
5.6%inclusion57 decks1.01K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion750 decks1.01K decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion698 decks1.01K decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion502 decks1.01K decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion378 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Starting Column
35%inclusion354 decks1.01K decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion339 decks1.01K decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion315 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion191 decks1.01K decks
-24%synergy
Hedron Archive
16%inclusion166 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion163 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
14%inclusion138 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion124 decks1.01K decks
-18%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion106 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion104 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion104 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion103 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
White Auracite
8.9%inclusion43 decks482 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.4%inclusion85 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Cargo Ship
8.3%inclusion36 decks434 decks
6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.0%inclusion81 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.2%inclusion73 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.0%inclusion71 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
5.8%inclusion59 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Blitzball
5.1%inclusion21 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion1.01K decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion1.01K decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
69%inclusion697 decks1.01K decks
-17%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion509 decks1.01K decks
-16%synergy
Razortide Bridge
48%inclusion482 decks1.01K decks
33%synergy
Tranquil Cove
44%inclusion441 decks1.01K decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion440 decks1.01K decks
-17%synergy
Port Town
41%inclusion413 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion389 decks1.01K decks
-1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion383 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion289 decks1.01K decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion263 decks1.01K decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion262 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion242 decks1.01K decks
-17%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion201 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion183 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
18%inclusion182 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion147 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion147 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Night Market
13%inclusion133 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
12%inclusion121 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion115 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion110 decks1.01K decks
-3%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.8%inclusion89 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
7.7%inclusion78 decks1.01K decks
-31%synergy
Abandoned Campground
7.1%inclusion72 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.8%inclusion69 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
6.7%inclusion68 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.5%inclusion66 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Meandering River
5.2%inclusion53 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.1%inclusion52 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.1%inclusion52 decks1.01K decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.0%inclusion51 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
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