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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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City Pigeon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
University Campus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Voyager Quickwelder
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
83%synergy
Voyage Home
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
80%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Thought Monitor
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Organic Extinction
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Repurposing Bay
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Dispatch
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Foundry Inspector
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Diversion Unit
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Salvation Engine
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Master of Etherium
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Kappa Cannoneer
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Bronze Guardian
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Steel Overseer
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Nesting Bot
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Gingerbrute
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
K-9, Mark I
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Interface Ace
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Memory Guardian
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Swooping Lookout
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Silver Raven
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Research Thief
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Filigree Attendant
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Myr
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Mechan Assembler
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Aetherjacket
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Trophy Mage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Network Disruptor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Whirler Rogue
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Transit Mage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Vedalken Humiliator
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Spikeshell Harrier
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Combat Courier
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Automated Artificer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Scampering Surveyor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Silver Myr
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-25%synergy
Spectral Interference
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-30%synergy
Bounce Off
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Cerebral Download
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Access Denied
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Disruption Protocol
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Desynchronization
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Whir of Invention
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Run Away Together
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Reality Heist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Disorder in the Court
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Ride's End
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Hindering Light
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Lightshield Parry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Desculpting Blast
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mental Modulation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Divert Disaster
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Tune Up
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
One with the Machine
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
March of Progress
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Manse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Roadside Blowout
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Anchor to Reality
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Universal Surveillance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Stall Out
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Reverse Engineer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Perilous Snare
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Hulldrifter
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Cloud Key
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Sculpting Steel
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Detention Chariot
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Manifold Key
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
The Seriema
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Panharmonicon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Valor's Flagship
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Mangler
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Aether Syphon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Rover Blades
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Air Response Unit
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Parhelion II
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Alacrian Armory
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Possession Engine
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Shop
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Semblance Anvil
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Tempered Steel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Mechanized Production
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Roadside Assistance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Flood the Engine
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Born to Drive
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Invisibility
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Den
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Reef Roads
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Archway of Innovation
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Country Roads
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-29%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mech Hangar
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Vault
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Starting Column
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-31%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
White Auracite
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Gilded Lotus
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-31%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Blitzball
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Locket
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Skyclave Relic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Night Market
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Abandoned Campground
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Meandering River
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
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