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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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Multiversal Passage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kappa Cannoneer
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
92%synergy
Thoughtcast
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
91%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Thought Monitor
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Voyage Home
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
71%synergy
Inventors' Fair
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Foundry Inspector
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
66%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
65%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
68%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
71%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Bronze Guardian
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Master of Etherium
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
K-9, Mark I
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Network Disruptor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gingerbrute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Scrap Trawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Barricade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Diversion Unit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Silver Raven
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Slither Blade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Junk Winder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Silver Myr
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
The Reality Chip
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Nesting Bot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Spark Double
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Nurturing Pixie
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Metalworker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Desynchronization
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Scour for Scrap
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Whir of Invention
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Reality Heist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Argivian Find
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ephemerate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Clever Concealment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Rebuild
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Unexplained Absence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-50%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-34%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-33%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Dance of the Manse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Winds of Abandon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Season of Weaving
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Enter the Enigma
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Universal Surveillance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Savor the Moment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Organic Extinction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
March of Progress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sunfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Uthros Research Craft
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Darksteel Forge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Unwinding Clock
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Twinning Staff
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Sculpting Steel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Winged Boots
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
World Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Repurposing Bay
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cloud Key
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Power Matrix
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mirage Mirror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Panharmonicon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Salvation Engine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Colossus Hammer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Possession Engine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Batterskull
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Memory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Imposter Mech
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Efficient Construction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Artificer Class
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Anointed Procession
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Copy Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Ancient Den
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
66%synergy
Seat of the Synod
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
65%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
69%synergy
Academy Ruins
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
68%synergy
Urza's Saga
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Fomori Vault
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Archway of Innovation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Monumental Henge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Lotus Petal
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Mox Amber
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Progress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-30%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-39%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
87%synergy
Glacial Fortress
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
69%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Razortide Bridge
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
66%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Prairie Stream
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Gate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Deserted Beach
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Spire of Industry
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Nimbus Maze
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Starting Town
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-28%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Seachrome Coast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
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