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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%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
The One Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
76%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
75%synergy
Creatures
Displacer Kitten
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Foundry Inspector
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Walking Ballista
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Metalworker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Scrap Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Omen Hawker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Workshop Assistant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Gandalf the White
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Reality Chip
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Gilded Drake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thought Monitor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Archaeomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Tribute Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Myr Retriever
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Spellskite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Shimmer Myr
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Trinket Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Instants
Flusterstorm
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Whir of Invention
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Mental Misstep
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Chain of Vapor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Silence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Force of Negation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Retraction Helix
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dispel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Sorceries
Transmute Artifact
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Fabricate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Time Warp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cloud Key
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Imposter Mech
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Cryogen Relic
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Manifold Key
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Sculpting Steel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Voltaic Key
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Unwinding Clock
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sleeper Dart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Twinning Staff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vexing Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Portable Hole
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Elsewhere Flask
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cursed Totem
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Scroll Rack
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Implement of Improvement
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Semblance Anvil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Altar of the Brood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Memory Jar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Codex Shredder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
74%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Blind Obedience
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Seat of the Synod
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Urza's Saga
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
81%synergy
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Academy Ruins
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Fomori Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-15%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
City of Traitors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Talisman of Progress
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Coveted Jewel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Mox Opal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Mox Amber
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Azorius Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Mox Diamond
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Chromatic Star
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Sea of Clouds
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Spire of Industry
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Island
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Meticulous Archive
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
City of Brass
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
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