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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
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Steel Overseer
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Voyage Home
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Efficient Construction
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Repurposing Bay
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Master of Etherium
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Foundry Inspector
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Guidelight Optimizer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Interface Ace
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Thopter Assembly
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Marketback Walker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Trophy Mage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Vedalken Humiliator
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Diversion Unit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Whirler Rogue
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Nesting Bot
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Thought Monitor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Glassdust Hulk
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Daring Archaeologist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Memory Guardian
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Digsite Engineer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Academy Manufactor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Starnheim Courser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aetherjacket
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Niambi, Faithful Healer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Gingerbrute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Senator Peacock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scrap Trawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Glint-Nest Crane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Wonder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Workshop Assistant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-37%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Access Denied
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Built to Last
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Disruption Protocol
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Disorder in the Court
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Defabricate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Hindering Light
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Salvage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Surge of Salvation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Leak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Spectral Interference
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-37%synergy
Masterful Replication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Remand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bounce Off
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Officious Interrogation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Deduce
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Stock Up
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Tune Up
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Organic Extinction
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
No Witnesses
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rise and Shine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Servo Exhibition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Echo Storm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aether Gale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Universal Surveillance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thoughtcast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
March of Progress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Refurbish
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Machinations
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Reverse Engineer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Racers' Scoreboard
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Panharmonicon
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Salvation Engine
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Detention Chariot
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Radiant Lotus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Hulldrifter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Transmutation Font
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Perilous Snare
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Bident of Thassa
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Mindlink Mech
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Air Response Unit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Prying Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Forsaken Monument
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wings of Hubris
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Golem Foundry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Forge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
The Stasis Coffin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Implement of Improvement
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Possession Engine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thopter Shop
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Knife
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Midnight Mangler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Lightwheel Enhancements
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Frozen Aether
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Aqueous Form
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Production
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Extravagant Replication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Curious Inquiry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Born to Drive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Banish to Another Universe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Storm of Saruman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Timebender
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Reef Roads
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Seat of the Synod
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Archway of Innovation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Country Roads
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Mech Hangar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Castle Vantress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-27%synergy
Talisman of Progress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-33%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Heraldic Banner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Colossal Plow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fieldmist Borderpost
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ojutai Monument
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Cove
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Razortide Bridge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Abandoned Campground
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Meandering River
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Night Market
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Escape Tunnel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Boreal Shelf
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Crumbling Vestige
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-31%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Thriving Isle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Uncharted Haven
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Coastal Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Grotto
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
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