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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
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
82%inclusion50 decks61 decks
75%synergy
Thought Monitor
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
71%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
69%synergy
Voyage Home
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
68%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
65%synergy
Foundry Inspector
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
65%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
64%synergy
Thoughtcast
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
64%synergy
Organic Extinction
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Seat of the Synod
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Dispatch
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Forge
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Desynchronization
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Urza, Lord High Artificer
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Bronze Guardian
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Gingerbrute
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Nesting Bot
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Master of Etherium
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Steel Overseer
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
28%synergy
K-9, Mark I
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Research Thief
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Memory Guardian
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Silver Myr
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Gold Myr
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Scrap Trawler
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Diversion Unit
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
The Reality Chip
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Silver Raven
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Whirler Rogue
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Digsite Engineer
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Palladium Myr
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Reality Heist
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Masterful Replication
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Negate
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Dance of the Manse
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
March of Progress
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Reverse Engineer
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Universal Surveillance
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Uthros Research Craft
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Cloud Key
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Salvation Engine
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Repurposing Bay
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Sculpting Steel
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Perilous Snare
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Unwinding Clock
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Twinning Staff
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Cryogen Relic
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Scourglass
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Welding Jar
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Transmutation Font
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Mechanized Production
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Efficient Construction
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Artificer Class
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
All That Glitters
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
58%synergy
Academy Ruins
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Archway of Innovation
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Treasure Vault
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Fomori Vault
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-31%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion50 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Starting Column
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Razortide Bridge
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
66%synergy
Glacial Fortress
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Azorius Chancery
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Port Town
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Gate
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
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