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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
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
72%synergy
Seat of the Synod
82%inclusion50 decks61 decks
67%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Voyage Home
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Ancient Den
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
59%synergy
Thought Monitor
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
56%synergy
Organic Extinction
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Foundry Inspector
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
54%synergy
Thoughtcast
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Dispatch
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Urza, Lord High Artificer
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Riptide Gearhulk
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Bronze Guardian
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Gingerbrute
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Master of Etherium
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Steel Overseer
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
24%synergy
K-9, Mark I
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Diversion Unit
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Nesting Bot
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Research Thief
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Silver Myr
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Whirler Rogue
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Gold Myr
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Memory Guardian
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Hangarback Walker
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Tidus, Blitzball Star
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Desynchronization
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Access Denied
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Reality Heist
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Masterful Replication
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Interference
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
28%synergy
March of Progress
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Dance of the Manse
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Repurposing Bay
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Sculpting Steel
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Salvation Engine
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Unwinding Clock
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Cloud Key
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Perilous Snare
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Twinning Staff
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Panharmonicon
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Mirrorworks
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Transmutation Font
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Lotus
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Hulldrifter
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Forsaken Monument
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Cryogen Relic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Insight Engine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rover Blades
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Efficient Construction
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Mechanized Production
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Artificer Class
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Academy Ruins
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Treasure Vault
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Fomori Vault
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Monumental Henge
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Tower
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Mine
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Country Roads
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion54 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
-24%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-18%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Skyclave Relic
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion54 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
58%synergy
Glacial Fortress
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Gate
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Night Market
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
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