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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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23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
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Muraganda Raceway
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
73%synergy
Seat of the Synod
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Den
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
62%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Voyage Home
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Thought Monitor
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
59%synergy
Organic Extinction
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
55%synergy
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63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Thoughtcast
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
52%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
50%synergy
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Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-18%synergy
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53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Bronze Guardian
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Gingerbrute
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Master of Etherium
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
30%synergy
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38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Steel Overseer
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Nesting Bot
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
25%synergy
K-9, Mark I
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Research Thief
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Diversion Unit
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Silver Raven
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Whirler Rogue
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Digsite Engineer
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Scrap Trawler
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
8%synergy
The Reality Chip
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Memory Guardian
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Gold Myr
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Hangarback Walker
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Tidus, Blitzball Star
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Myr Retriever
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Desynchronization
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Whir of Invention
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Access Denied
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Reality Heist
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Masterful Replication
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Disorder in the Court
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Spectral Interference
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Render Silent
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
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Fabricate
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
28%synergy
March of Progress
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Manse
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Tune Up
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
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Mystic Forge
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Repurposing Bay
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Sculpting Steel
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Salvation Engine
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Unwinding Clock
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Perilous Snare
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Cloud Key
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Manifold Key
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Twinning Staff
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Mirrorworks
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Hulldrifter
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Transmutation Font
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
The Seriema
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Efficient Construction
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Artificer Class
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Tempered Steel
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
All That Glitters
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
52%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Academy Ruins
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Treasure Vault
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Fomori Vault
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Monumental Henge
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Country Roads
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Reef Roads
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Workshop
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
-24%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Skyclave Relic
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Solar Array
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Replicating Ring
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Starting Column
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Glacial Fortress
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
-25%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Gate
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Nimbus Maze
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Night Market
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Abandoned Campground
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Suppression Ray
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Glimmervoid
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
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