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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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87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Seat of the Synod
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Thought Monitor
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Den
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Foundry Inspector
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Bronze Guardian
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
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56%synergy
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63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
55%synergy
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63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
54%synergy
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Dispatch
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
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63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
52%synergy
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63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
53%synergy
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58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
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54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
43%synergy
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54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
44%synergy
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50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
20%synergy
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Padeem, Consul of Innovation
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Gingerbrute
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Master of Etherium
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Research Thief
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
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46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
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42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Diversion Unit
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
15%synergy
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38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Steel Overseer
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Memory Guardian
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Swooping Lookout
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Silver Raven
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Silver Myr
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Myr Retriever
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Network Disruptor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
The Reality Chip
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Filigree Attendant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Digsite Engineer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Chief Engineer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Renowned Weaponsmith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Whirler Rogue
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Palladium Myr
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Myrsmith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Desynchronization
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Access Denied
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Reality Heist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bounce Off
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Assert Authority
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Defabricate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Hindering Light
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Divert Disaster
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Cerebral Download
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
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Fabricate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
March of Progress
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Dance of the Manse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
One with the Machine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Suppression Ray
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
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Thousand Moons Smithy
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Cloud Key
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Salvation Engine
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Forge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Sculpting Steel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Twinning Staff
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Perilous Snare
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mechtitan Core
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Hulldrifter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Repurposing Bay
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Portable Hole
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Braided Net
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Winged Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Transmutation Font
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Possession Engine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Shop
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tinker's Tote
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Aether Syphon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Necrogen Censer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Insight Engine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Flood the Engine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Academy Ruins
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Archway of Innovation
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Fomori Vault
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Reef Roads
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Mine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Factory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Country Roads
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Starting Column
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cargo Ship
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Cove
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Night Market
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Suppression Ray
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
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