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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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Thought Monitor
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
92%synergy
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80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Mystic Forge
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Academy Ruins
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
68%synergy
Foundry Inspector
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Den
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
66%synergy
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80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
65%synergy
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80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
65%synergy
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Mishra's Workshop
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
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20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
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20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
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60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Gingerbrute
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
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60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Nesting Bot
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Scrap Trawler
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Bronze Guardian
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Myr Retriever
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Shimmer Myr
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Master of Etherium
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
K-9, Mark I
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Merchant's Dockhand
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Research Thief
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Swooping Lookout
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Trophy Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vedalken Infiltrator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Workshop Assistant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Transplant Theorist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Giver of Runes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Combat Courier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Silver Myr
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Palladium Myr
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Tegan Jovanka
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Gold Myr
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Monoskelion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Dispatch
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Dovin's Veto
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Desynchronization
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Assert Authority
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Stubborn Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Reality Heist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Submerge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Whir of Invention
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Stern Scolding
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Stifle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
No More Lies
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
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Thoughtcast
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Organic Extinction
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Voyage Home
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Winds of Abandon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Universal Surveillance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
March of Progress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dance of the Manse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Unwinding Clock
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Sculpting Steel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Lithoform Engine
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Cloud Key
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Strionic Resonator
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Grinding Station
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Everflowing Well
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Power Conduit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Staff of Nin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pyxis of Pandemonium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Clock of Omens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Font of Mythos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Surveyor's Scope
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Timesifter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Inverted Iceberg
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Norn's Annex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Thopter Shop
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tome of Legends
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Howling Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Lantern of Insight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Codex Shredder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Repurposing Bay
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Radiant Lotus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Forsaken Monument
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Forge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Semblance Anvil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mandibular Kite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ingenuity Engine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Lembas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Enchantments
Artificer Class
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
The Antiquities War
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tempered Steel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mechanized Production
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Anointed Procession
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
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Adagia, Windswept Bastion
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Archway of Innovation
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vesuva
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mirrorpool
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Cloudpost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Glimmerpost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Trenchpost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fomori Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Restless Anchorage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Tolaria
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thespian's Stage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
13%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Mox Opal
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Talisman of Progress
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-19%synergy
Hedron Archive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Firemind Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Marble Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fieldmist Borderpost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Worn Powerstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Star
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
67%synergy
Sea of Clouds
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Razortide Bridge
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
66%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-26%synergy
Seachrome Coast
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Meticulous Archive
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Gate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Azorius Chancery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spire of Industry
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Nimbus Maze
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-19%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-41%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Cave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-46%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Glimmervoid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
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