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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
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
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Muraganda Raceway
80%inclusion55 decks69 decks
73%synergy
Thought Monitor
80%inclusion55 decks69 decks
72%synergy
Voyage Home
78%inclusion54 decks69 decks
70%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
84%inclusion58 decks69 decks
69%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
75%inclusion52 decks69 decks
68%synergy
Foundry Inspector
81%inclusion56 decks69 decks
67%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
74%inclusion51 decks69 decks
65%synergy
Seat of the Synod
78%inclusion54 decks69 decks
63%synergy
Ancient Den
77%inclusion53 decks69 decks
63%synergy
Organic Extinction
71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
62%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion50 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Thoughtcast
71%inclusion49 decks69 decks
62%synergy
Esper Sentinel
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Dispatch
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
52%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Forge
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
52%synergy
Desynchronization
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
54%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
52%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
52%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
45%synergy
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Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
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Sai, Master Thopterist
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Bronze Guardian
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
39%synergy
Gingerbrute
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Nesting Bot
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Master of Etherium
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Steel Overseer
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
22%synergy
K-9, Mark I
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Research Thief
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Silver Myr
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Gold Myr
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Memory Guardian
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Diversion Unit
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
21%synergy
The Reality Chip
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Myr
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Scrap Trawler
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Digsite Engineer
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Whirler Rogue
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Palladium Myr
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
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Path to Exile
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Reality Heist
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Masterful Replication
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Emergency Eject
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Negate
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
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Fabricate
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Dance of the Manse
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
March of Progress
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Reverse Engineer
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Redress Fate
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
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Uthros Research Craft
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Cloud Key
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Salvation Engine
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Repurposing Bay
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Sculpting Steel
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Unwinding Clock
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Perilous Snare
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Twinning Staff
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Scourglass
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Cryogen Relic
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Welding Jar
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Mechanized Production
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Efficient Construction
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Tempered Steel
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Artificer Class
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
70%inclusion48 decks69 decks
59%synergy
Academy Ruins
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Archway of Innovation
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Treasure Vault
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Fomori Vault
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-29%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
War Room
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion65 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion57 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Starting Column
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Solar Array
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
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Island
99%inclusion68 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion68 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion64 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Razortide Bridge
81%inclusion56 decks69 decks
67%synergy
Glacial Fortress
78%inclusion54 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Mystic Gate
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Nimbus Maze
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Glimmervoid
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
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