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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
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
3.2%inclusion3 decks95 decks
2%synergy
School Daze
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
1.1%inclusion1 decks95 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
75%inclusion179 decks238 decks
68%synergy
Seat of the Synod
81%inclusion192 decks238 decks
65%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
79%inclusion189 decks238 decks
64%synergy
Voyage Home
72%inclusion172 decks238 decks
64%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
72%inclusion172 decks238 decks
63%synergy
Ancient Den
76%inclusion180 decks238 decks
61%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
68%inclusion163 decks238 decks
61%synergy
Organic Extinction
68%inclusion162 decks238 decks
59%synergy
Thought Monitor
67%inclusion159 decks238 decks
59%synergy
Foundry Inspector
72%inclusion171 decks238 decks
58%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion165 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Dispatch
61%inclusion146 decks238 decks
48%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
61%inclusion145 decks238 decks
50%synergy
Thoughtcast
60%inclusion142 decks238 decks
50%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
58%inclusion137 decks238 decks
32%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
57%inclusion135 decks238 decks
47%synergy
Bronze Guardian
56%inclusion134 decks238 decks
51%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
54%inclusion129 decks238 decks
44%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
52%inclusion124 decks238 decks
43%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion120 decks238 decks
28%synergy
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Urza, Lord High Artificer
39%inclusion94 decks238 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion52 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
-13%synergy
The One Ring
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
-18%synergy
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Emry, Lurker of the Loch
49%inclusion117 decks238 decks
37%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
47%inclusion112 decks238 decks
43%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
46%inclusion110 decks238 decks
42%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
45%inclusion107 decks238 decks
36%synergy
Master of Etherium
44%inclusion105 decks238 decks
38%synergy
Gingerbrute
43%inclusion103 decks238 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
43%inclusion103 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Steel Overseer
41%inclusion98 decks238 decks
37%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
39%inclusion92 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Research Thief
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
34%inclusion82 decks238 decks
32%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
34%inclusion82 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
34%inclusion82 decks238 decks
31%synergy
K-9, Mark I
34%inclusion81 decks238 decks
32%synergy
Nesting Bot
33%inclusion79 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
33%inclusion78 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
31%inclusion74 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Diversion Unit
29%inclusion68 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
24%inclusion58 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
24%inclusion57 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
23%inclusion54 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
23%inclusion54 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Silver Myr
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
22%inclusion52 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
22%inclusion52 decks238 decks
20%synergy
The Reality Chip
21%inclusion51 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Silver Raven
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Digsite Engineer
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Gold Myr
19%inclusion45 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Master Transmuter
19%inclusion45 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Scrap Trawler
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Swooping Lookout
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Whirler Rogue
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion110 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Desynchronization
44%inclusion104 decks238 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion101 decks238 decks
-12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion69 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion60 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion50 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Whir of Invention
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
-14%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Heist
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion29 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Masterful Replication
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Interference
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
33%inclusion79 decks238 decks
22%synergy
March of Progress
22%inclusion52 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Dance of the Manse
19%inclusion45 decks238 decks
11%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
-16%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Stock Up
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Season of Weaving
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
-13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Redress Fate
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
46%inclusion110 decks238 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
45%inclusion108 decks238 decks
40%synergy
Salvation Engine
43%inclusion103 decks238 decks
36%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
42%inclusion44 decks104 decks
39%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
41%inclusion98 decks238 decks
36%synergy
Sculpting Steel
40%inclusion95 decks238 decks
35%synergy
Repurposing Bay
38%inclusion91 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Cloud Key
37%inclusion88 decks238 decks
32%synergy
Unwinding Clock
36%inclusion85 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion83 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
32%inclusion76 decks238 decks
29%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
30%inclusion72 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
27%inclusion65 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
26%inclusion63 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Perilous Snare
24%inclusion57 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion51 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Twinning Staff
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion37 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Hulldrifter
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Cryogen Relic
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
32%inclusion75 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Efficient Construction
27%inclusion65 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Tempered Steel
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
7%synergy
All That Glitters
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
-17%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-11%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
68%inclusion162 decks238 decks
57%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
54%inclusion128 decks238 decks
49%synergy
Archway of Innovation
53%inclusion127 decks238 decks
46%synergy
Academy Ruins
52%inclusion124 decks238 decks
41%synergy
Inventors' Fair
40%inclusion96 decks238 decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion90 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion82 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion79 decks238 decks
-16%synergy
Treasure Vault
29%inclusion70 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Fomori Vault
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion45 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Tower
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Country Roads
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Reef Roads
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion220 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion193 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion112 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion100 decks238 decks
-18%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion74 decks238 decks
-12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion65 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
26%inclusion61 decks238 decks
22%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
23%inclusion55 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
-12%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Starting Column
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion235 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion235 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion211 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
76%inclusion181 decks238 decks
62%synergy
Glacial Fortress
71%inclusion169 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
58%inclusion138 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
58%inclusion137 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
47%inclusion113 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion113 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion103 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
38%inclusion91 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion90 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion88 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
35%inclusion83 decks238 decks
26%synergy
Port Town
34%inclusion82 decks238 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion70 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion66 decks238 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
-11%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
24%inclusion57 decks238 decks
20%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion56 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
23%inclusion54 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
21%inclusion50 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion44 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Nimbus Maze
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Tundra
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Glimmervoid
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
4%synergy
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