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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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Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Spider-Sense
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
76%inclusion139 decks183 decks
69%synergy
Seat of the Synod
82%inclusion150 decks183 decks
67%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
72%inclusion130 decks181 decks
63%synergy
Ancient Den
73%inclusion134 decks183 decks
59%synergy
Voyage Home
67%inclusion123 decks183 decks
59%synergy
Foundry Inspector
72%inclusion131 decks183 decks
57%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
72%inclusion132 decks183 decks
57%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
68%inclusion124 decks183 decks
57%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
63%inclusion115 decks183 decks
55%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
65%inclusion119 decks183 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion112 decks183 decks
-9%synergy
Organic Extinction
59%inclusion108 decks183 decks
50%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
57%inclusion105 decks183 decks
47%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
57%inclusion104 decks183 decks
31%synergy
Thought Monitor
56%inclusion103 decks183 decks
49%synergy
Bronze Guardian
54%inclusion99 decks183 decks
49%synergy
Thoughtcast
54%inclusion99 decks183 decks
45%synergy
Dispatch
51%inclusion94 decks183 decks
38%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
49%inclusion89 decks183 decks
44%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
48%inclusion87 decks183 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Urza, Lord High Artificer
43%inclusion79 decks183 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Stridehangar Automaton
47%inclusion86 decks183 decks
44%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
45%inclusion82 decks183 decks
40%synergy
Master of Etherium
44%inclusion80 decks183 decks
37%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
43%inclusion79 decks183 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion78 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
41%inclusion75 decks183 decks
29%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
39%inclusion71 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
39%inclusion71 decks183 decks
37%synergy
Steel Overseer
38%inclusion70 decks183 decks
35%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
38%inclusion69 decks183 decks
33%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
37%inclusion67 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
37%inclusion67 decks183 decks
27%synergy
Gingerbrute
35%inclusion64 decks183 decks
33%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
32%inclusion58 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
30%inclusion55 decks183 decks
26%synergy
Research Thief
30%inclusion54 decks183 decks
24%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
29%inclusion53 decks181 decks
27%synergy
K-9, Mark I
29%inclusion53 decks183 decks
27%synergy
Nesting Bot
28%inclusion51 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Diversion Unit
25%inclusion45 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Digsite Engineer
25%inclusion45 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
24%inclusion44 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
22%inclusion40 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
22%inclusion40 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Scrap Trawler
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Silver Myr
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Whirler Rogue
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Gold Myr
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
18%inclusion33 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
18%inclusion33 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
18%inclusion33 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Memory Guardian
17%inclusion30 decks181 decks
15%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
15%inclusion28 decks181 decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Myr Retriever
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
The Reality Chip
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
43%inclusion78 decks183 decks
-10%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion74 decks183 decks
-14%synergy
Desynchronization
31%inclusion57 decks183 decks
27%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion47 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
-16%synergy
Access Denied
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Scour for Scrap
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Masterful Replication
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Reality Heist
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Officious Interrogation
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Cerebral Download
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Interference
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
34%inclusion62 decks183 decks
23%synergy
March of Progress
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Dance of the Manse
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
-13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Season of Weaving
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Tune Up
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
42%inclusion77 decks183 decks
36%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
40%inclusion74 decks183 decks
35%synergy
Sculpting Steel
39%inclusion72 decks183 decks
34%synergy
Salvation Engine
34%inclusion61 decks181 decks
27%synergy
Unwinding Clock
33%inclusion60 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Repurposing Bay
32%inclusion58 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
31%inclusion57 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
30%inclusion55 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion45 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
25%inclusion45 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
24%inclusion44 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Cloud Key
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion41 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Snare
22%inclusion40 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
18%inclusion33 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Twinning Staff
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorworks
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Hulldrifter
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Clock of Omens
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
39%inclusion71 decks183 decks
34%synergy
Efficient Construction
39%inclusion71 decks183 decks
35%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
-17%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
-9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
-17%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
64%inclusion117 decks183 decks
53%synergy
Archway of Innovation
49%inclusion90 decks183 decks
42%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
48%inclusion87 decks183 decks
43%synergy
Academy Ruins
43%inclusion79 decks183 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion69 decks183 decks
30%synergy
Inventors' Fair
36%inclusion65 decks183 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion63 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion58 decks183 decks
-17%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion53 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
28%inclusion51 decks183 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Vault
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Tower
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Mine
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Country Roads
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion169 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion148 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
40%inclusion73 decks183 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion68 decks183 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion65 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
28%inclusion51 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion51 decks183 decks
0%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
-17%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Starting Column
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion181 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion180 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion153 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
67%inclusion123 decks183 decks
53%synergy
Glacial Fortress
60%inclusion109 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion88 decks183 decks
-18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion83 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion76 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion69 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
35%inclusion64 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion63 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion61 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion59 decks183 decks
-16%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion57 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion52 decks183 decks
-11%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
26%inclusion47 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
-5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Seachrome Coast
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Nimbus Maze
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
-13%synergy
Tundra
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Night Market
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-3%synergy