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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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92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
84%synergy
Seat of the Synod
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Den
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Thought Monitor
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Voyage Home
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Bronze Guardian
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Foundry Inspector
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
60%synergy
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67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
59%synergy
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Dispatch
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Thoughtcast
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
54%synergy
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59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
48%synergy
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59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
38%synergy
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48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Master of Etherium
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
44%synergy
K-9, Mark I
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Diversion Unit
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
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44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Research Thief
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Steel Overseer
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Swooping Lookout
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Silver Raven
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Memory Guardian
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Filigree Attendant
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Myr Retriever
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Silver Myr
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Whirler Rogue
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Gold Myr
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Myr
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Digsite Engineer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Network Disruptor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Desynchronization
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Reality Heist
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Access Denied
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Bounce Off
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Assert Authority
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Machine Over Matter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Defabricate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Resculpt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Hindering Light
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
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Dance of the Manse
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Fabricate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
March of Progress
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Enter the Enigma
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Reshape
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
One with the Machine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Suppression Ray
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Reverse Engineer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand Moons Smithy
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Cloud Key
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Sculpting Steel
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Forge
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Salvation Engine
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Twinning Staff
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Perilous Snare
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Unwinding Clock
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Forge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Mechtitan Core
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Hulldrifter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorworks
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Bauble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Portable Hole
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Braided Net
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Collector's Cage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Possession Engine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Shop
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tinker's Tote
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Aether Syphon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Necrogen Censer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Mechanized Production
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
All That Glitters
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Artificer Class
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Flood the Engine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Academy Ruins
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-27%synergy
Fomori Vault
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Reef Roads
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Factory
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Country Roads
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-24%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Starting Column
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Cargo Ship
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Skyclave Relic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Port Town
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Gate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Nimbus Maze
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Night Market
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Suppression Ray
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Scene of the Crime
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
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