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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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Grim Monolith
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
The One Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
86%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Creatures
Displacer Kitten
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Foundry Inspector
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
86%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
78%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Metalworker
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
100%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Omen Hawker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Walking Ballista
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
The Reality Chip
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Gilded Drake
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Thought Monitor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Archaeomancer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Tribute Mage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Trinket Mage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Instants
Chain of Vapor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Mana Drain
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Flusterstorm
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
83%synergy
Force of Negation
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
76%synergy
Whir of Invention
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Mental Misstep
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
26%synergy
Retraction Helix
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Dispel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Silence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Spell Pierce
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Sorceries
Transmute Artifact
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Fabricate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Thoughtcast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Time Warp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cloud Key
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Imposter Mech
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Voltaic Key
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Unwinding Clock
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Manifold Key
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Twinning Staff
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Vexing Bauble
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Cursed Totem
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Scroll Rack
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Skullclamp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Sculpting Steel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Enchantments
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
74%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
75%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Blind Obedience
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
86%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Seat of the Synod
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Urza's Saga
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Academy Ruins
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
81%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Inventors' Fair
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
City of Traitors
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Talisman of Progress
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
70%synergy
Coveted Jewel
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Mox Opal
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Azorius Signet
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Mox Amber
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Sea of Clouds
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
59%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
54%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
69%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Spire of Industry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Island
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-45%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Meticulous Archive
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
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