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Cas Hinds
Sep 29, 2025
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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The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Man, Web-Slinger
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voyager Quickwelder
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
77%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Voyage Home
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Seat of the Synod
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Foundry Inspector
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Organic Extinction
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Dispatch
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Steel Overseer
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Thought Monitor
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Master of Etherium
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Thoughtcast
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Diversion Unit
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Nesting Bot
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Gingerbrute
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Research Thief
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Bronze Guardian
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Memory Guardian
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Whirler Rogue
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Swooping Lookout
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
K-9, Mark I
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Shimmer Myr
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Silver Raven
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Silver Myr
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Gold Myr
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Network Disruptor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Scrap Trawler
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Hangarback Walker
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Duplicant
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Thopter Assembly
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Barricade
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Palladium Myr
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Myrsmith
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Meteor Golem
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Spell Pierce
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Heist
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Masterful Replication
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Desynchronization
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Machine Over Matter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Bounce Off
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Spectral Interference
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Access Denied
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
No More Lies
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Spectral Denial
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Assert Authority
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Absorb
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Whir of Invention
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Refute
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Dive Down
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Run Away Together
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Bovine Intervention
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Thraben Charm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Officious Interrogation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Snapback
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
25%synergy
March of Progress
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Reverse Engineer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Enigma
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Time Wipe
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Redress Fate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Tune Up
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Reshape
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Distortion Strike
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
One with the Machine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Grift
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Aether Gale
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Artful Dodge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sculpting Steel
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Salvation Engine
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Perilous Snare
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Forge
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Aether Syphon
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Unwinding Clock
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Mirrorworks
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Hulldrifter
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Repurposing Bay
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Mechtitan Core
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
The Everflowing Well
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Box
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Efficient Construction
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Extravagant Replication
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Artificer Class
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Charitable Levy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Archway of Innovation
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Academy Ruins
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-28%synergy
Reef Roads
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Country Roads
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Factory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
White Auracite
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Cargo Ship
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Cove
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-34%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Seachrome Coast
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Night Market
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Nimbus Maze
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Grotto
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy