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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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80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
68%synergy
K-9, Mark I
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
68%synergy
Esper Sentinel
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Den
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Seat of the Synod
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Bronze Guardian
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
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67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Thought Monitor
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
62%synergy
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Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
56%synergy
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70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
61%synergy
Organic Extinction
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
61%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
61%synergy
Voyage Home
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
51%synergy
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60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Master of Etherium
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
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50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Dispatch
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
40%synergy
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50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
42%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Diversion Unit
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Nesting Bot
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Network Disruptor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Silver Raven
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Steel Overseer
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Research Thief
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Judge's Familiar
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Cryptothrall
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Swooping Lookout
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Scrap Trawler
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
The Reality Chip
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Interface Ace
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Spellskite
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Chief Engineer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Humiliator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-23%synergy
Desynchronization
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Whir of Invention
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-17%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-50%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Spectral Interference
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Retraction Helix
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-18%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Reality Heist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Knack
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hindering Light
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Wheel and Deal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mandate of Peace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Shadow Rift
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Oblation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-44%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Bounce Off
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Officious Interrogation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ugin's Binding
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ice Out
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
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Thoughtcast
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Fabricate
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Dance of the Manse
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Reshape
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Mind's Desire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sleight of Hand
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Fractured Identity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Tide
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Flood of Tears
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Tune Up
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Suppression Ray
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
River's Rebuke
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Prosperity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
March of Progress
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Redress Fate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Sculpting Steel
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Unwinding Clock
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Cloud Key
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Twinning Staff
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Salvation Engine
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Winged Boots
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Bauble
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Weatherlight
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Scourglass
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Forge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Mechtitan Core
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Imposter Mech
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Insight Engine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Repurposing Bay
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Font of Mythos
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Moonglove Extract
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Mangler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Black Vise
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Ring
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
The Indomitable
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Argent Dais
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Nin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Portable Hole
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Artificer Class
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Mechanized Production
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Tempered Steel
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Rule of Law
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Efficient Construction
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Flood the Engine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Fomori Vault
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-19%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Archway of Innovation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Reef Roads
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Country Roads
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-20%synergy
Lotus Petal
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Springleaf Drum
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
White Auracite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Legends
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-18%synergy
Chromatic Star
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Bloom
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Island
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Glacial Fortress
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Razortide Bridge
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Prairie Stream
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Nimbus Maze
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Deserted Beach
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Meticulous Archive
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Gate
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
18%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Seachrome Coast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Tundra
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-19%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Glimmervoid
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Night Market
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Suppression Ray
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
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