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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%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
4.1%inclusion3 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Sense
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
University Campus
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
77%inclusion133 decks172 decks
71%synergy
Seat of the Synod
80%inclusion138 decks172 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Den
77%inclusion133 decks172 decks
63%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
71%inclusion121 decks170 decks
62%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
77%inclusion132 decks172 decks
62%synergy
Voyage Home
65%inclusion112 decks171 decks
57%synergy
Thought Monitor
63%inclusion109 decks172 decks
56%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
64%inclusion110 decks172 decks
53%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
60%inclusion104 decks172 decks
53%synergy
Foundry Inspector
65%inclusion112 decks172 decks
51%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion108 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Organic Extinction
59%inclusion101 decks172 decks
50%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
56%inclusion96 decks172 decks
45%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion92 decks172 decks
41%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
53%inclusion91 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Bronze Guardian
53%inclusion91 decks172 decks
48%synergy
Thoughtcast
53%inclusion91 decks172 decks
44%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
51%inclusion88 decks171 decks
42%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
51%inclusion88 decks172 decks
41%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
50%inclusion86 decks172 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Vault
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
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Phyrexian Metamorph
47%inclusion80 decks172 decks
37%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
47%inclusion80 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion78 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Gingerbrute
42%inclusion72 decks172 decks
40%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
41%inclusion71 decks172 decks
37%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
41%inclusion71 decks172 decks
37%synergy
Master of Etherium
39%inclusion67 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
39%inclusion67 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Nesting Bot
36%inclusion62 decks171 decks
33%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
34%inclusion58 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
33%inclusion56 decks171 decks
30%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
33%inclusion56 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Diversion Unit
32%inclusion55 decks171 decks
30%synergy
K-9, Mark I
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Steel Overseer
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
28%inclusion49 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Research Thief
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Silver Myr
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
22%inclusion38 decks170 decks
20%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Gold Myr
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
16%synergy
The Reality Chip
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Silver Raven
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Whirler Rogue
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion78 decks172 decks
-9%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion77 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Desynchronization
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Whir of Invention
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
-12%synergy
Reality Heist
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Access Denied
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Masterful Replication
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Spectral Interference
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Bounce Off
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Frantic Search
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
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Fabricate
36%inclusion62 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Dance of the Manse
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
17%synergy
March of Progress
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Season of Weaving
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
13%synergy
One with the Machine
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
-18%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
-9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
4%synergy
Tune Up
6.4%inclusion11 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
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Sculpting Steel
45%inclusion78 decks172 decks
40%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
43%inclusion74 decks172 decks
38%synergy
Salvation Engine
39%inclusion66 decks170 decks
32%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
38%inclusion66 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Unwinding Clock
36%inclusion62 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
35%inclusion61 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Forge
34%inclusion58 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Repurposing Bay
32%inclusion55 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
29%inclusion50 decks171 decks
27%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
27%inclusion47 decks171 decks
25%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
25%inclusion43 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Twinning Staff
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Perilous Snare
21%inclusion36 decks171 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Scourglass
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Possession Engine
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Aether Syphon
7.0%inclusion12 decks171 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Hulldrifter
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Clock of Omens
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Insight Engine
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Mechtitan Core
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
41%inclusion71 decks172 decks
36%synergy
Efficient Construction
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Artificer Class
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
11%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-19%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
50%inclusion86 decks172 decks
42%synergy
Academy Ruins
49%inclusion85 decks172 decks
38%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
49%inclusion85 decks172 decks
45%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion67 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion64 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion62 decks172 decks
-13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
34%inclusion58 decks172 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Vault
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Monumental Henge
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Tower
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Mine
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-13%synergy
Reef Roads
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion158 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion143 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion72 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion70 decks172 decks
-19%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion58 decks172 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
17%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
-15%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
12%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Skyclave Relic
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Starting Column
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion169 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion168 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion150 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
71%inclusion122 decks172 decks
57%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion117 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion85 decks172 decks
-17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
49%inclusion84 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
48%inclusion83 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion78 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
42%inclusion72 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
39%inclusion67 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
-11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
35%inclusion61 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion58 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion51 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion49 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
-13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Gate
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Nimbus Maze
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
-10%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
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