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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
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Urza's Saga
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
77%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
73%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
72%synergy
Esper Sentinel
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Mystic Remora
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Inventors' Fair
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Seat of the Synod
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Walking Ballista
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Den
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Mystic Forge
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Smothering Tithe
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Foundry Inspector
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Silence
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Cloud Key
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Unwinding Clock
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Fabricate
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
76%synergy
Rhystic Study
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
69%synergy
The One Ring
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
83%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
81%synergy
Ancient Tomb
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
80%synergy
Mana Vault
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
75%synergy
Chrome Mox
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
73%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Force of Will
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Thought Monitor
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
The Reality Chip
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Displacer Kitten
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Scrap Trawler
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Metalworker
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Myr Retriever
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Spellskite
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Nesting Bot
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Junk Diver
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Gingerbrute
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Shimmer Myr
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Trinket Mage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Diversion Unit
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Lodestone Golem
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Delivery Moogle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Mental Misstep
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Flusterstorm
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Pact of Negation
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Force of Negation
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Whir of Invention
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-33%synergy
Scour for Scrap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Angel's Grace
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Trickbind
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Retraction Helix
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Snap
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-28%synergy
Dispel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Knack
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Transmute Artifact
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Thoughtcast
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Reshape
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Voyage Home
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Organic Extinction
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Timetwister
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
March of Progress
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Drafna's Restoration
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Imposter Mech
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Sculpting Steel
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Manifold Key
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Repurposing Bay
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Semblance Anvil
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Portable Hole
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Isochron Scepter
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Cryogen Relic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Altar of the Brood
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Defense Grid
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Pithing Needle
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Dusk Rose Reliquary
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Grinding Station
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Lotus
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Tangle Wire
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Perilous Snare
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Voltaic Key
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Winter Orb
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Elsewhere Flask
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Monument
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Welding Jar
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Codex Shredder
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sleeper Dart
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Mechanized Production
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Verity Circle
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Power Artifact
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Fomori Vault
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Academy Ruins
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-34%synergy
City of Traitors
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
88%synergy
Talisman of Progress
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Lotus Petal
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
73%synergy
Mox Amber
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
74%synergy
Grim Monolith
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Mox Diamond
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Azorius Signet
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-33%synergy
Springleaf Drum
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-25%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Coveted Jewel
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Star
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Golden Egg
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Hallowed Fountain
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Tundra
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Sea of Clouds
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Island
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
-25%synergy
Plains
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
-25%synergy
Meticulous Archive
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Misty Rainforest
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Razortide Bridge
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-42%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Gate
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Glimmervoid
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Seachrome Coast
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-42%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-32%synergy
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