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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
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
75%synergy
Mox Diamond
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Creatures
Etherium Sculptor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
The Reality Chip
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Foundry Inspector
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Walking Ballista
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Voice of Victory
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Spellseeker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Shimmer Myr
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Trinket Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Thought Monitor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Auriok Salvagers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Academy Manufactor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Silence
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Force of Negation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Mental Misstep
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Flusterstorm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Render Silent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Wash Away
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-21%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Chain of Vapor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Strix Serenade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Mandate of Peace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
No More Lies
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Retraction Helix
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dig Through Time
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sorceries
Timetwister
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Windfall
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Fabricate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Merchant Scroll
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Personal Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Transmute Artifact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Reshape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Manifold Key
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Mystic Forge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Isochron Scepter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Cursed Totem
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Unwinding Clock
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Imposter Mech
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Trinisphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dispeller's Capsule
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Disruptor Flute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Codex Shredder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Torpor Orb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tangle Wire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Repurposing Bay
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Power Artifact
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Out of Time
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Future Sight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Counterbalance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Copy Artifact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Aura of Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
81%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Academy Ruins
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
City of Traitors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Seat of the Synod
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Fomori Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Mox Opal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Springleaf Drum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mox Tantalite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Spire of Industry
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Meticulous Archive
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
City of Brass
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Glimmervoid
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Cave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
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