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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
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
74%inclusion121 decks163 decks
67%synergy
Seat of the Synod
79%inclusion128 decks163 decks
63%synergy
Ancient Den
76%inclusion124 decks163 decks
62%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
76%inclusion124 decks163 decks
61%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
69%inclusion111 decks161 decks
60%synergy
Thought Monitor
64%inclusion104 decks163 decks
56%synergy
Voyage Home
64%inclusion104 decks162 decks
56%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
63%inclusion103 decks163 decks
52%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
58%inclusion94 decks163 decks
50%synergy
Organic Extinction
58%inclusion95 decks163 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion103 decks163 decks
-7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
63%inclusion103 decks163 decks
49%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
55%inclusion90 decks163 decks
44%synergy
Thoughtcast
54%inclusion88 decks163 decks
45%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion87 decks163 decks
40%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
53%inclusion86 decks163 decks
27%synergy
Bronze Guardian
53%inclusion86 decks163 decks
47%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
51%inclusion82 decks162 decks
41%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion82 decks163 decks
40%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
50%inclusion82 decks163 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Urza, Lord High Artificer
36%inclusion59 decks163 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion38 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion33 decks163 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion31 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion27 decks163 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Will
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
47%inclusion76 decks163 decks
37%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
46%inclusion75 decks163 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion74 decks163 decks
23%synergy
Gingerbrute
41%inclusion67 decks163 decks
39%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
40%inclusion66 decks163 decks
36%synergy
Master of Etherium
40%inclusion65 decks163 decks
34%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
40%inclusion65 decks163 decks
35%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
39%inclusion63 decks163 decks
34%synergy
Nesting Bot
35%inclusion57 decks162 decks
32%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
32%inclusion52 decks163 decks
23%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
32%inclusion52 decks163 decks
21%synergy
K-9, Mark I
32%inclusion52 decks163 decks
30%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
31%inclusion51 decks162 decks
28%synergy
Steel Overseer
31%inclusion51 decks163 decks
28%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
30%inclusion49 decks163 decks
28%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
30%inclusion49 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Diversion Unit
30%inclusion48 decks162 decks
27%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
29%inclusion47 decks163 decks
25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
27%inclusion44 decks163 decks
21%synergy
Research Thief
26%inclusion43 decks163 decks
21%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
25%inclusion40 decks163 decks
21%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
24%inclusion39 decks163 decks
22%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
24%inclusion38 decks161 decks
21%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
23%inclusion38 decks163 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion35 decks163 decks
18%synergy
Silver Myr
21%inclusion34 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion34 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
20%inclusion33 decks163 decks
18%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion32 decks163 decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
20%inclusion32 decks163 decks
18%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
19%inclusion31 decks163 decks
18%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
18%inclusion29 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
18%inclusion29 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Gold Myr
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion27 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
16%inclusion26 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
13%inclusion21 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Whirler Rogue
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion75 decks163 decks
-7%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion71 decks163 decks
-11%synergy
Desynchronization
37%inclusion60 decks163 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion45 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion43 decks163 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion37 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion36 decks163 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion26 decks163 decks
-12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Reality Heist
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Whir of Invention
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Access Denied
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Masterful Replication
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
-8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Spectral Interference
6.8%inclusion11 decks161 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Bounce Off
6.2%inclusion10 decks161 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
35%inclusion57 decks163 decks
24%synergy
Dance of the Manse
23%inclusion37 decks163 decks
15%synergy
March of Progress
19%inclusion31 decks163 decks
17%synergy
Season of Weaving
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
14%synergy
One with the Machine
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
-18%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
-9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Tune Up
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Universal Surveillance
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sculpting Steel
46%inclusion75 decks163 decks
41%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
42%inclusion69 decks163 decks
38%synergy
Salvation Engine
38%inclusion61 decks161 decks
31%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
37%inclusion60 decks163 decks
31%synergy
Unwinding Clock
37%inclusion60 decks163 decks
25%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
34%inclusion56 decks163 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Forge
33%inclusion53 decks163 decks
27%synergy
Repurposing Bay
31%inclusion51 decks163 decks
27%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion50 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion49 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
29%inclusion48 decks163 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
25%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
27%inclusion43 decks162 decks
24%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
24%inclusion39 decks163 decks
19%synergy
Twinning Staff
22%inclusion36 decks163 decks
21%synergy
Perilous Snare
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion31 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion31 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Scourglass
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Possession Engine
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Aether Syphon
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
-6%synergy
Skullclamp
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Transmutation Font
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Hulldrifter
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Mirror Box
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
39%inclusion64 decks163 decks
34%synergy
Efficient Construction
29%inclusion47 decks163 decks
25%synergy
Artificer Class
27%inclusion44 decks163 decks
24%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
-7%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
-17%synergy
Mirrormade
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
1%synergy
All That Glitters
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion81 decks163 decks
38%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
50%inclusion81 decks163 decks
45%synergy
Archway of Innovation
49%inclusion80 decks163 decks
41%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion63 decks163 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion59 decks163 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion57 decks163 decks
-14%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
34%inclusion55 decks163 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion52 decks163 decks
17%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion46 decks163 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Vault
26%inclusion42 decks163 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion35 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
20%inclusion33 decks163 decks
17%synergy
Fomori Vault
16%inclusion26 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
12%inclusion19 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion19 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion19 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion151 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion136 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
43%inclusion70 decks163 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion68 decks163 decks
-18%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion55 decks163 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
28%inclusion46 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion34 decks163 decks
-7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
20%inclusion33 decks163 decks
16%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
19%inclusion31 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Skyclave Relic
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Starting Column
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
-6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion160 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion159 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion141 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
70%inclusion114 decks163 decks
56%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion111 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion83 decks163 decks
-16%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
49%inclusion80 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
48%inclusion79 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion74 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion66 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
39%inclusion63 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
35%inclusion57 decks163 decks
-13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
35%inclusion57 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
34%inclusion55 decks163 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion55 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion49 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion46 decks163 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion45 decks163 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion42 decks163 decks
-12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion37 decks163 decks
19%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
22%inclusion36 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion32 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion32 decks163 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Gate
20%inclusion32 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion29 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
-4%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion19 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
-9%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
-8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
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