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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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The One Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
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Emry, Lurker of the Loch
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Foundry Inspector
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Thought Monitor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Junk Diver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Serra Ascendant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Triskelion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Salvation Colossus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bronze Guardian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Metalworker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Digsite Engineer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Silver Myr
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
The Reality Chip
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gold Myr
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Razorfield Ripper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Scrap Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Master of Etherium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Robobrain War Mind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sphinx of the Revelation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Emissary of Soulfire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sentry Bot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Dispatch
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Desynchronization
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Whir of Invention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-21%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Fabricate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Voyage Home
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Thoughtcast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Stock Up
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lórien Revealed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Suppression Ray
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dance of the Manse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Lightning Greaves
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Buster Sword
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Unwinding Clock
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Sculpting Steel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Cloud Key
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Moonsilver Key
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Plate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Decoction Module
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Staff of Nin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Darksteel Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The Immortal Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Semblance Anvil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Mechanized Production
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Efficient Construction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Artificer Class
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Era of Innovation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Utility Lands
Muraganda Raceway
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Ancient Den
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Reliquary Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Buried Ruin
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Seat of the Synod
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Archway of Innovation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Treasure Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
HELIOS One
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fomori Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Diamond City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Azorius Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Lands
Glacial Fortress
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Razortide Bridge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Gate
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Port Town
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Tundra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Suppression Ray
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Meticulous Archive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Nimbus Maze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
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