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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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83%inclusion58 decks70 decks
68%synergy
Seat of the Synod
83%inclusion58 decks70 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Den
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
66%synergy
Thought Monitor
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
64%synergy
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70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
63%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion53 decks70 decks
62%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
61%synergy
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63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
59%synergy
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66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
58%synergy
Dispatch
69%inclusion48 decks70 decks
56%synergy
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73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
51%synergy
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63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
54%synergy
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60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
51%synergy
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60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
51%synergy
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60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
51%synergy
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59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
48%synergy
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54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
49%synergy
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54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
-16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
27%synergy
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17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
The One Ring
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-21%synergy
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51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
48%synergy
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51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
40%synergy
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51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
42%synergy
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49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Master of Etherium
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Gingerbrute
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Research Thief
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
32%synergy
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36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
26%synergy
K-9, Mark I
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
32%synergy
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33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
28%synergy
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33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
29%synergy
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31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Nesting Bot
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
24%synergy
The Reality Chip
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Diversion Unit
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Myr
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Master Transmuter
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Silver Myr
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Scrap Trawler
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Gold Myr
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Digsite Engineer
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Swooping Lookout
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
-14%synergy
Desynchronization
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
-21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Negate
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-20%synergy
Reality Shift
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Reality Heist
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
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Dance of the Manse
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Fabricate
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
18%synergy
March of Progress
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Season of Weaving
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Redress Fate
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Tune Up
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Echo Storm
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Reshape
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand Moons Smithy
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Forge
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Salvation Engine
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Sculpting Steel
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Unwinding Clock
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Cloud Key
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Twinning Staff
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Perilous Snare
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Forge
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Repurposing Bay
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Imposter Mech
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Forsaken Monument
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Scourglass
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Lotus
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Weatherlight
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Valor's Flagship
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Possession Engine
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Mechtitan Core
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
The Lunar Whale
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
The Indomitable
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Portable Hole
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Artificer Class
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Tempered Steel
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Efficient Construction
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Anointed Procession
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-14%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Copy Artifact
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
56%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Archway of Innovation
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Inventors' Fair
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
-14%synergy
Buried Ruin
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Monumental Henge
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Fomori Vault
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Mine
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Workshop
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion62 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion53 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
-19%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
18%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion67 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Island
94%inclusion66 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion65 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
81%inclusion57 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Strand
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Sea of Clouds
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Glacial Fortress
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Razortide Bridge
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
53%synergy
Deserted Beach
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Tundra
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
21%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Port Town
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Nimbus Maze
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
-17%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-22%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Scene of the Crime
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Glimmervoid
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Planar Nexus
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
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