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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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Bronze Guardian
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
95%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
92%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
89%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Thought Monitor
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Thoughtcast
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
71%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
70%synergy
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Etherium Sculptor
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
K-9, Mark I
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Gingerbrute
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Master of Etherium
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Foundry Inspector
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Master Transmuter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Scrap Trawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%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
Roaming Throne
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Diversion Unit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Spyglass Siren
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%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
Silver Myr
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Steel Hellkite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%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
Azure Beastbinder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Nesting Bot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spark Double
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Desynchronization
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Argivian Find
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
See Double
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Whir of Invention
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Rebuild
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Reality Heist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-50%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-33%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Voyage Home
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Season of Weaving
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Dance of the Manse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Revoke Existence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fabricate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Echo Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
March of Progress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Refurbish
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Redress Fate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sunfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
World Map
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Sculpting Steel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Darksteel Forge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Nettlecyst
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Unwinding Clock
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Cloud Key
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Twinning Staff
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Salvation Engine
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Bident of Thassa
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Imposter Mech
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lithoform Engine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Oblivion Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Halo Fountain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Manifold Key
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Power Matrix
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%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
Scourglass
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Prototype Portal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Colossus Hammer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Winged Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Possession Engine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%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
Staff of Domination
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Anointed Procession
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Mirrormade
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Artificer Class
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
All That Glitters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Court of Vantress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
66%synergy
Seat of the Synod
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
65%synergy
Academy Ruins
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
68%synergy
Urza's Saga
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Archway of Innovation
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Fomori Vault
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Inventors' Fair
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wasteland
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%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
Blinkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mishra's Factory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-27%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Mox Opal
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Talisman of Progress
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Mox Amber
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%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
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-40%synergy
Skyclave Relic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lands
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
Tundra
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
67%synergy
Glacial Fortress
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Razortide Bridge
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
66%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Prairie Stream
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Deserted Beach
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Azorius Chancery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Meticulous Archive
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Gate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-28%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Demolition Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Opal Palace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
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