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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
2.2%inclusion2 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
1.6%inclusion3 decks189 decks
1%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
0.9%inclusion1 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Multiversal Passage
0.5%inclusion1 decks188 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
88%inclusion888 decks1.01K decks
73%synergy
Ancient Den
85%inclusion856 decks1.01K decks
70%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
81%inclusion823 decks1.01K decks
66%synergy
Urza's Saga
77%inclusion784 decks1.01K decks
66%synergy
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion868 decks1.01K decks
64%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
69%inclusion696 decks1.01K decks
62%synergy
Foundry Inspector
75%inclusion761 decks1.01K decks
61%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
66%inclusion664 decks1.01K decks
61%synergy
Thought Monitor
66%inclusion666 decks1.01K decks
58%synergy
Inventors' Fair
66%inclusion669 decks1.01K decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion759 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
65%inclusion654 decks1.01K decks
55%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
60%inclusion604 decks1.01K decks
49%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
58%inclusion591 decks1.01K decks
51%synergy
Unwinding Clock
55%inclusion561 decks1.01K decks
44%synergy
Dispatch
55%inclusion553 decks1.01K decks
42%synergy
Mystic Forge
55%inclusion552 decks1.01K decks
49%synergy
Thoughtcast
53%inclusion537 decks1.01K decks
44%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
52%inclusion529 decks1.01K decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
52%inclusion526 decks1.01K decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Urza, Lord High Artificer
66%inclusion669 decks1.01K decks
60%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion573 decks1.01K decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion564 decks1.01K decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion563 decks1.01K decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion556 decks1.01K decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion543 decks1.01K decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
53%inclusion538 decks1.01K decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion460 decks1.01K decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion427 decks1.01K decks
34%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion410 decks1.01K decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Illustrious Wanderglyph
50%inclusion503 decks1.01K decks
45%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
49%inclusion482 decks977 decks
40%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
46%inclusion470 decks1.01K decks
36%synergy
Bronze Guardian
43%inclusion433 decks1.01K decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion426 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
42%inclusion423 decks1.01K decks
33%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
39%inclusion391 decks1.01K decks
36%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
38%inclusion381 decks997 decks
29%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
38%inclusion383 decks1.01K decks
35%synergy
Master of Etherium
33%inclusion332 decks1.01K decks
26%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
32%inclusion325 decks1.01K decks
28%synergy
Steel Overseer
31%inclusion316 decks1.01K decks
27%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
30%inclusion306 decks1.01K decks
26%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
29%inclusion292 decks1.01K decks
26%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
28%inclusion285 decks1.01K decks
24%synergy
The Reality Chip
28%inclusion280 decks1.01K decks
21%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
27%inclusion273 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
27%inclusion270 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Gingerbrute
26%inclusion266 decks1.01K decks
24%synergy
K-9, Mark I
26%inclusion260 decks1.01K decks
24%synergy
Research Thief
25%inclusion252 decks1.01K decks
20%synergy
Shimmer Myr
24%inclusion241 decks1.01K decks
18%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
23%inclusion237 decks1.01K decks
20%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
23%inclusion231 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
23%inclusion230 decks1.01K decks
21%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
22%inclusion227 decks1.01K decks
20%synergy
Scrap Trawler
22%inclusion227 decks1.01K decks
20%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
22%inclusion220 decks1.01K decks
21%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
21%inclusion216 decks1.01K decks
18%synergy
Nesting Bot
21%inclusion212 decks1.01K decks
18%synergy
Metalworker
21%inclusion210 decks1.01K decks
20%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
21%inclusion209 decks1.01K decks
18%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
20%inclusion203 decks1.01K decks
19%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
20%inclusion199 decks1.01K decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion189 decks1.01K decks
15%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion186 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Master Transmuter
18%inclusion184 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Spellskite
18%inclusion179 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion176 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion170 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
17%inclusion169 decks1.01K decks
15%synergy
Myr Retriever
16%inclusion165 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Gold Myr
16%inclusion164 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Digsite Engineer
15%inclusion151 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
14%inclusion137 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion131 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
13%inclusion130 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
12%inclusion123 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion118 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
49%inclusion498 decks1.01K decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion395 decks1.01K decks
-15%synergy
Desynchronization
35%inclusion353 decks1.01K decks
31%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion339 decks1.01K decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion326 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion315 decks1.01K decks
15%synergy
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion305 decks1.01K decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion254 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion249 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion194 decks1.01K decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion172 decks1.01K decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion156 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion154 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion137 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion128 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion124 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion110 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion106 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion97 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.3%inclusion94 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.9%inclusion18 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
8.6%inclusion87 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.4%inclusion85 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Negate
7.8%inclusion79 decks1.01K decks
-20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.7%inclusion78 decks1.01K decks
-9%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.4%inclusion75 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.7%inclusion58 decks1.01K decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Voyage Home
51%inclusion509 decks997 decks
42%synergy
Organic Extinction
49%inclusion500 decks1.01K decks
41%synergy
Fabricate
48%inclusion488 decks1.01K decks
37%synergy
March of Progress
17%inclusion174 decks1.01K decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion146 decks1.01K decks
-14%synergy
Dance of the Manse
14%inclusion137 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion126 decks1.01K decks
-6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion107 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Transmute Artifact
10%inclusion106 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion105 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
One with the Machine
6.4%inclusion65 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Reshape
6.2%inclusion63 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion56 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Redress Fate
5.4%inclusion55 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.1%inclusion52 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cloud Key
46%inclusion468 decks1.01K decks
42%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
46%inclusion461 decks1.01K decks
39%synergy
Sculpting Steel
45%inclusion451 decks1.01K decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion408 decks1.01K decks
21%synergy
Repurposing Bay
33%inclusion336 decks1.01K decks
29%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
32%inclusion322 decks1.01K decks
26%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
31%inclusion318 decks1.01K decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Forge
31%inclusion316 decks1.01K decks
29%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
30%inclusion67 decks223 decks
27%synergy
Salvation Engine
23%inclusion227 decks985 decks
16%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
23%inclusion230 decks1.01K decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion210 decks1.01K decks
-5%synergy
Manifold Key
20%inclusion201 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
20%inclusion199 decks1.01K decks
15%synergy
Twinning Staff
18%inclusion186 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion184 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
18%inclusion180 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion174 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion169 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
15%inclusion153 decks997 decks
13%synergy
Imposter Mech
15%inclusion147 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion136 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Perilous Snare
13%inclusion135 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
13%inclusion131 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion115 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Monument
11%inclusion111 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Semblance Anvil
10%inclusion102 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion102 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion97 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.8%inclusion89 decks1.01K decks
-1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.1%inclusion82 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
8.0%inclusion81 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.0%inclusion79 decks992 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
6.7%inclusion68 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.7%inclusion68 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.7%inclusion68 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
6.3%inclusion22 decks348 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.2%inclusion63 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.0%inclusion61 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
5.7%inclusion58 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Portable Hole
5.3%inclusion54 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
5.3%inclusion54 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
5.2%inclusion53 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Cryogen Relic
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
5.1%inclusion18 decks350 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.0%inclusion51 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.0%inclusion51 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
43%inclusion437 decks1.01K decks
33%synergy
Mechanized Production
32%inclusion323 decks1.01K decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion295 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion175 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Efficient Construction
17%inclusion171 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion150 decks997 decks
9%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion132 decks1.01K decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion130 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion97 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.6%inclusion77 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Tempered Steel
7.2%inclusion73 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
7.0%inclusion71 decks1.01K decks
-17%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.3%inclusion64 decks1.01K decks
-18%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.8%inclusion59 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.3%inclusion11 decks209 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
26%inclusion265 decks1.01K decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion68 decks270 decks
23%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
13%inclusion75 decks594 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
12%inclusion120 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.6%inclusion77 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.4%inclusion65 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.2%inclusion31 decks594 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
66%inclusion672 decks1.01K decks
55%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
63%inclusion639 decks1.01K decks
52%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
54%inclusion548 decks1.01K decks
35%synergy
Archway of Innovation
50%inclusion503 decks1.01K decks
42%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
46%inclusion106 decks230 decks
41%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
41%inclusion415 decks1.01K decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion358 decks1.01K decks
-13%synergy
Fomori Vault
31%inclusion314 decks1.01K decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion304 decks1.01K decks
22%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
25%inclusion253 decks1.01K decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion222 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion201 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion193 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
18%inclusion184 decks1.01K decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion175 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion151 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion136 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion135 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion134 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion26 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion45 decks585 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.6%inclusion67 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Urza's Workshop
6.5%inclusion66 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion974 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion880 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
72%inclusion724 decks1.01K decks
65%synergy
Talisman of Progress
56%inclusion566 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
48%inclusion485 decks1.01K decks
44%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion398 decks1.01K decks
-21%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion365 decks1.01K decks
30%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
35%inclusion352 decks1.01K decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion344 decks1.01K decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
31%inclusion310 decks1.01K decks
23%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion303 decks1.01K decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion269 decks1.01K decks
-3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
24%inclusion238 decks1.01K decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
23%inclusion228 decks1.01K decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion199 decks1.01K decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
19%inclusion196 decks1.01K decks
15%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion192 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion179 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion109 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion103 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion97 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion72 decks1.01K decks
-10%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
7.0%inclusion71 decks1.01K decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.3%inclusion64 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.1%inclusion62 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
5.9%inclusion60 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.8%inclusion59 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.4%inclusion55 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.4%inclusion55 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion931 decks1.01K decks
-3%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion920 decks1.01K decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion883 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
87%inclusion880 decks1.01K decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion802 decks1.01K decks
48%synergy
Tundra
76%inclusion770 decks1.01K decks
64%synergy
Sea of Clouds
70%inclusion708 decks1.01K decks
29%synergy
Razortide Bridge
56%inclusion569 decks1.01K decks
42%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
54%inclusion542 decks1.01K decks
28%synergy
Meticulous Archive
47%inclusion474 decks1.01K decks
29%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion472 decks1.01K decks
-13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion460 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
42%inclusion426 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
32%inclusion322 decks1.01K decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion316 decks1.01K decks
24%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion312 decks1.01K decks
-36%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion312 decks1.01K decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion288 decks1.01K decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion249 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion248 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Mystic Gate
24%inclusion247 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
23%inclusion235 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion226 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion217 decks1.01K decks
15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion209 decks1.01K decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion174 decks1.01K decks
13%synergy
Nimbus Maze
17%inclusion173 decks1.01K decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion164 decks1.01K decks
-12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion164 decks1.01K decks
-19%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion147 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion141 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion139 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
13%inclusion129 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion119 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion116 decks1.01K decks
-37%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion115 decks1.01K decks
-27%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion110 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
10%inclusion97 decks1.01K decks
-30%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.0%inclusion91 decks1.01K decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.8%inclusion69 decks1.01K decks
-15%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.4%inclusion65 decks1.01K decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion56 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.5%inclusion56 decks1.01K decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.3%inclusion54 decks1.01K decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.0%inclusion51 decks1.01K decks
-1%synergy
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