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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
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
City Pigeon
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Sense
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
2%synergy
University Campus
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seat of the Synod
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
78%synergy
Ancient Den
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
75%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
72%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
68%synergy
Voyage Home
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
67%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
66%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Thought Monitor
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
62%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Bronze Guardian
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
58%synergy
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Foundry Inspector
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
54%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Thoughtcast
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Organic Extinction
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
The One Ring
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
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Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Master of Etherium
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Gingerbrute
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Diversion Unit
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Nesting Bot
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
26%synergy
K-9, Mark I
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Steel Overseer
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Research Thief
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Silver Myr
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Master Transmuter
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Gold Myr
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
21%synergy
The Reality Chip
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Digsite Engineer
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Shimmer Myr
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Silver Raven
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Spellskite
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Tidus, Blitzball Star
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Swooping Lookout
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Desynchronization
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Whir of Invention
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Scour for Scrap
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Reality Heist
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Access Denied
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Interference
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Reroute Systems
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Masterful Replication
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
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Fabricate
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
40%synergy
March of Progress
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Dance of the Manse
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
16%synergy
One with the Machine
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Season of Weaving
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Tune Up
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Echo Storm
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Redress Fate
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Simulacrum Synthesizer
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Sculpting Steel
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Salvation Engine
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Cloud Key
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Forge
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Repurposing Bay
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Unwinding Clock
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Twinning Staff
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Perilous Snare
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Bident of Thassa
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Lithoform Engine
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Aether Syphon
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Scourglass
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Prototype Portal
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Possession Engine
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Trading Post
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Chariot of Victory
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Mechanized Production
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Artificer Class
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Efficient Construction
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Flood the Engine
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Academy Ruins
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Vault
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Fomori Vault
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
21%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Relic
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Starting Column
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Razortide Bridge
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Glacial Fortress
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
-21%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Spire of Industry
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Power Depot
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Glimmervoid
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
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