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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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Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
9.3%inclusion18 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
6.1%inclusion17 decks279 decks
5%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Monk Gyatso
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
87%inclusion956 decks1.09K decks
72%synergy
Ancient Den
84%inclusion922 decks1.09K decks
70%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
82%inclusion893 decks1.09K decks
67%synergy
Urza's Saga
76%inclusion836 decks1.09K decks
65%synergy
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion942 decks1.09K decks
64%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
69%inclusion752 decks1.09K decks
62%synergy
Foundry Inspector
76%inclusion828 decks1.09K decks
62%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
65%inclusion714 decks1.09K decks
61%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
66%inclusion718 decks1.09K decks
59%synergy
Thought Monitor
66%inclusion719 decks1.09K decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion810 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
65%inclusion709 decks1.09K decks
56%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
59%inclusion644 decks1.09K decks
48%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
59%inclusion642 decks1.09K decks
51%synergy
Unwinding Clock
56%inclusion611 decks1.09K decks
45%synergy
Mystic Forge
55%inclusion596 decks1.09K decks
49%synergy
Dispatch
54%inclusion587 decks1.09K decks
41%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
53%inclusion580 decks1.09K decks
41%synergy
Thoughtcast
53%inclusion578 decks1.09K decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
52%inclusion565 decks1.09K decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion601 decks1.09K decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
55%inclusion599 decks1.09K decks
29%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion596 decks1.09K decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
53%inclusion581 decks1.09K decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion573 decks1.09K decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
51%inclusion560 decks1.09K decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion490 decks1.09K decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion450 decks1.09K decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
39%inclusion428 decks1.09K decks
32%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion311 decks1.09K decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Voyager Quickwelder
51%inclusion534 decks1.06K decks
42%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
50%inclusion548 decks1.09K decks
46%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
47%inclusion514 decks1.09K decks
37%synergy
Bronze Guardian
43%inclusion465 decks1.09K decks
37%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
42%inclusion461 decks1.09K decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion459 decks1.09K decks
16%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
38%inclusion410 decks1.08K decks
29%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
38%inclusion414 decks1.09K decks
35%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
37%inclusion407 decks1.09K decks
34%synergy
Master of Etherium
34%inclusion370 decks1.09K decks
28%synergy
Steel Overseer
33%inclusion356 decks1.09K decks
29%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
31%inclusion341 decks1.09K decks
27%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
31%inclusion341 decks1.09K decks
27%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
30%inclusion323 decks1.09K decks
25%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
29%inclusion316 decks1.09K decks
26%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
28%inclusion307 decks1.09K decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
27%inclusion298 decks1.09K decks
21%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
27%inclusion294 decks1.09K decks
17%synergy
Gingerbrute
27%inclusion291 decks1.09K decks
25%synergy
K-9, Mark I
26%inclusion283 decks1.09K decks
24%synergy
Research Thief
25%inclusion271 decks1.09K decks
20%synergy
Shimmer Myr
24%inclusion258 decks1.09K decks
18%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
23%inclusion256 decks1.09K decks
20%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
23%inclusion247 decks1.09K decks
17%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
23%inclusion246 decks1.09K decks
20%synergy
Scrap Trawler
22%inclusion243 decks1.09K decks
20%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
22%inclusion238 decks1.09K decks
20%synergy
Nesting Bot
21%inclusion232 decks1.09K decks
19%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
21%inclusion233 decks1.09K decks
20%synergy
Metalworker
21%inclusion227 decks1.09K decks
20%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
21%inclusion224 decks1.09K decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
20%inclusion220 decks1.09K decks
17%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
20%inclusion219 decks1.09K decks
19%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
19%inclusion210 decks1.09K decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion206 decks1.09K decks
16%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion198 decks1.09K decks
17%synergy
Master Transmuter
18%inclusion198 decks1.09K decks
16%synergy
Spellskite
18%inclusion192 decks1.09K decks
14%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion187 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
17%inclusion186 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion183 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
Gold Myr
16%inclusion180 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Myr Retriever
16%inclusion178 decks1.09K decks
14%synergy
Digsite Engineer
15%inclusion167 decks1.09K decks
13%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
14%inclusion148 decks1.09K decks
12%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
13%inclusion144 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion144 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion39 decks312 decks
11%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
12%inclusion133 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion124 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
49%inclusion539 decks1.09K decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion438 decks1.09K decks
-14%synergy
Desynchronization
34%inclusion376 decks1.09K decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
34%inclusion369 decks1.09K decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion342 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion338 decks1.09K decks
14%synergy
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion327 decks1.09K decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion265 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion264 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion214 decks1.09K decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion194 decks1.09K decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion164 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion164 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion149 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion38 decks293 decks
10%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion134 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion129 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion118 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion110 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.4%inclusion103 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion100 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion95 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion91 decks1.09K decks
-8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.1%inclusion88 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.6%inclusion83 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Negate
7.5%inclusion82 decks1.09K decks
-21%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion61 decks1.09K decks
-13%synergy
Reality Heist
5.1%inclusion56 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Voyage Home
51%inclusion547 decks1.08K decks
42%synergy
Organic Extinction
50%inclusion544 decks1.09K decks
41%synergy
Fabricate
48%inclusion525 decks1.09K decks
37%synergy
March of Progress
16%inclusion180 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion157 decks1.09K decks
-14%synergy
Dance of the Manse
14%inclusion154 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion140 decks1.09K decks
-6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion119 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Transmute Artifact
11%inclusion119 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion111 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Reshape
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
One with the Machine
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion61 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Redress Fate
5.6%inclusion61 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.3%inclusion58 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cloud Key
46%inclusion506 decks1.09K decks
42%synergy
Sculpting Steel
46%inclusion499 decks1.09K decks
41%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
45%inclusion497 decks1.09K decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion435 decks1.09K decks
20%synergy
Repurposing Bay
33%inclusion360 decks1.09K decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Forge
32%inclusion349 decks1.09K decks
29%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
32%inclusion347 decks1.09K decks
26%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
31%inclusion343 decks1.09K decks
29%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
31%inclusion98 decks313 decks
28%synergy
Salvation Engine
23%inclusion243 decks1.06K decks
16%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
22%inclusion242 decks1.09K decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion223 decks1.09K decks
-5%synergy
Manifold Key
20%inclusion221 decks1.09K decks
13%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
19%inclusion207 decks1.09K decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion197 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
18%inclusion196 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
Twinning Staff
18%inclusion196 decks1.09K decks
17%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
17%inclusion190 decks1.09K decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion181 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
16%inclusion171 decks1.08K decks
14%synergy
Imposter Mech
14%inclusion158 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion150 decks1.09K decks
12%synergy
Perilous Snare
13%inclusion141 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
13%inclusion140 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion128 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Monument
11%inclusion117 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Semblance Anvil
10%inclusion114 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion109 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
9.3%inclusion102 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.9%inclusion97 decks1.09K decks
-1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.3%inclusion91 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
7.9%inclusion86 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.5%inclusion80 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.8%inclusion74 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.6%inclusion72 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.6%inclusion72 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.4%inclusion70 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
6.3%inclusion69 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
5.6%inclusion61 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Buster Sword
5.3%inclusion23 decks434 decks
4%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
5.3%inclusion23 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.1%inclusion56 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Portable Hole
5.1%inclusion56 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
5.1%inclusion56 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
5.0%inclusion55 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.0%inclusion55 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
43%inclusion472 decks1.09K decks
33%synergy
Mechanized Production
32%inclusion349 decks1.09K decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion306 decks1.09K decks
12%synergy
Artificer Class
18%inclusion197 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
Efficient Construction
18%inclusion192 decks1.09K decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion159 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion142 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion136 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion108 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.4%inclusion81 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Tempered Steel
7.2%inclusion79 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
7.1%inclusion78 decks1.09K decks
-18%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.0%inclusion21 decks299 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.7%inclusion73 decks1.09K decks
-17%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.5%inclusion60 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
27%inclusion96 decks359 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
26%inclusion286 decks1.09K decks
21%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
12%inclusion81 decks677 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion124 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.1%inclusion78 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.5%inclusion71 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
66%inclusion716 decks1.09K decks
54%synergy
Inventors' Fair
65%inclusion711 decks1.09K decks
56%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
63%inclusion688 decks1.09K decks
52%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
53%inclusion580 decks1.09K decks
34%synergy
Archway of Innovation
50%inclusion543 decks1.09K decks
42%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
48%inclusion153 decks320 decks
42%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
41%inclusion446 decks1.09K decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion389 decks1.09K decks
-13%synergy
Fomori Vault
31%inclusion343 decks1.09K decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion327 decks1.09K decks
22%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
25%inclusion278 decks1.09K decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion241 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion215 decks1.09K decks
17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion203 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
18%inclusion194 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion181 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion159 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion147 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion146 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion145 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion36 decks315 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.2%inclusion48 decks669 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.6%inclusion72 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Urza's Workshop
6.3%inclusion69 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion1.05K decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion945 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
70%inclusion768 decks1.09K decks
64%synergy
Talisman of Progress
56%inclusion610 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
47%inclusion513 decks1.09K decks
43%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion424 decks1.09K decks
-20%synergy
Lotus Petal
35%inclusion381 decks1.09K decks
29%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
34%inclusion373 decks1.09K decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion370 decks1.09K decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
30%inclusion330 decks1.09K decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion282 decks1.09K decks
-4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
23%inclusion249 decks1.09K decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion235 decks1.09K decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion214 decks1.09K decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
19%inclusion208 decks1.09K decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
18%inclusion202 decks1.09K decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion192 decks1.09K decks
16%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion117 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion109 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.2%inclusion101 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.0%inclusion77 decks1.09K decks
-10%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
7.0%inclusion76 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.9%inclusion22 decks320 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion67 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
6.0%inclusion66 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.9%inclusion65 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.9%inclusion65 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.7%inclusion62 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.6%inclusion61 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1K decks1.09K decks
-4%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion989 decks1.09K decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion951 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion939 decks1.09K decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
78%inclusion848 decks1.09K decks
46%synergy
Tundra
77%inclusion840 decks1.09K decks
64%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion753 decks1.09K decks
28%synergy
Razortide Bridge
56%inclusion615 decks1.09K decks
42%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
52%inclusion568 decks1.09K decks
26%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion514 decks1.09K decks
-14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
46%inclusion503 decks1.09K decks
28%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion490 decks1.09K decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
42%inclusion455 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
31%inclusion336 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion328 decks1.09K decks
22%synergy
Prairie Stream
30%inclusion328 decks1.09K decks
-36%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion324 decks1.09K decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion298 decks1.09K decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion265 decks1.09K decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion258 decks1.09K decks
17%synergy
Mystic Gate
24%inclusion257 decks1.09K decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion247 decks1.09K decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion231 decks1.09K decks
15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion226 decks1.09K decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion223 decks1.09K decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion181 decks1.09K decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion176 decks1.09K decks
-19%synergy
Nimbus Maze
16%inclusion175 decks1.09K decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion172 decks1.09K decks
-12%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion159 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion152 decks1.09K decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion145 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
13%inclusion141 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion132 decks1.09K decks
-36%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion131 decks1.09K decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion128 decks1.09K decks
-26%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion125 decks1.09K decks
9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
10%inclusion107 decks1.09K decks
-29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.0%inclusion98 decks1.09K decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.4%inclusion70 decks1.09K decks
-15%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.4%inclusion70 decks1.09K decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.7%inclusion62 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion61 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion59 decks1.09K decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.2%inclusion57 decks1.09K decks
0%synergy
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