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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
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voyager Quickwelder
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
82%synergy
Voyage Home
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Organic Extinction
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Thought Monitor
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Dispatch
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Repurposing Bay
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Salvation Engine
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Master of Etherium
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Diversion Unit
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Nesting Bot
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Steel Overseer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Gingerbrute
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Bronze Guardian
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
K-9, Mark I
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Swooping Lookout
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Silver Raven
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Research Thief
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Interface Ace
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Shimmer Myr
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Filigree Attendant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Memory Guardian
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Digsite Engineer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Trophy Mage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Network Disruptor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Combat Courier
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Marketback Walker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Aetherjacket
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Humiliator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Scampering Surveyor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Silver Myr
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Whirler Rogue
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Negate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Spectral Interference
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Cerebral Download
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Access Denied
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bounce Off
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Whir of Invention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Run Away Together
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reality Heist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Bovine Intervention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Hindering Light
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Desynchronization
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Officious Interrogation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Tune Up
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
March of Progress
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Universal Surveillance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Reverse Engineer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Anchor to Reality
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Perilous Snare
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Cloud Key
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sculpting Steel
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Hulldrifter
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Detention Chariot
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Panharmonicon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Aether Syphon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
The Seriema
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Parhelion II
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Valor's Flagship
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Transmutation Font
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Possession Engine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Thopter Shop
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Semblance Anvil
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Mangler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Imposter Mech
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Atomic Microsizer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Auxiliary Boosters
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Air Response Unit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Alacrian Armory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mechanized Production
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Roadside Assistance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Stormplain Detainment
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Den
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Archway of Innovation
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Reef Roads
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Country Roads
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Mech Hangar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Starting Column
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Azorius Signet
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Clock
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
White Auracite
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Skyclave Relic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Blitzball
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Razortide Bridge
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Glacial Fortress
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Tranquil Cove
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Power Depot
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Night Market
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Campground
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Meandering River
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
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