Mina Harker (Commander)

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Thalia, Guardian of ThrabenThalia, Guardian of Thraben

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Kara Blinebry
Dec 4, 2025
How to Stop Losing to Counterspell in Commander
The nightmare of every Magic player: you play your game-winning spell, and an opponent counters it? Let's take a look at some alternatives.
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Abandoned Air Temple
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Jet, Rebel Leader
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Earth Kingdom Jailer
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Razor Rings
0.9%inclusion1 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Path to Redemption
0.9%inclusion1 decks113 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vryn Wingmare
66%inclusion349 decks532 decks
64%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
71%inclusion380 decks532 decks
61%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
69%inclusion365 decks532 decks
61%synergy
Containment Priest
56%inclusion300 decks532 decks
53%synergy
Leonin Arbiter
54%inclusion288 decks532 decks
52%synergy
Archon of Emeria
57%inclusion305 decks532 decks
52%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
55%inclusion290 decks532 decks
52%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
49%inclusion263 decks532 decks
48%synergy
Deafening Silence
49%inclusion263 decks532 decks
44%synergy
Glowrider
44%inclusion233 decks532 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion412 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion377 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Mother of Runes
55%inclusion295 decks532 decks
34%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
53%inclusion283 decks532 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
52%inclusion278 decks532 decks
34%synergy
Cathar Commando
50%inclusion264 decks532 decks
41%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
48%inclusion258 decks532 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion256 decks532 decks
13%synergy
Pearl Medallion
46%inclusion246 decks532 decks
-12%synergy
Hushbringer
44%inclusion233 decks532 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Drannith Magistrate
43%inclusion227 decks532 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion147 decks532 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion126 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion110 decks532 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion72 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion58 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.5%inclusion45 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion36 decks532 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
6.8%inclusion36 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Eidolon of Rhetoric
43%inclusion230 decks532 decks
40%synergy
Sun Titan
43%inclusion228 decks532 decks
19%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
42%inclusion221 decks532 decks
39%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
41%inclusion217 decks532 decks
30%synergy
Giver of Runes
40%inclusion214 decks532 decks
30%synergy
Selfless Spirit
40%inclusion211 decks532 decks
31%synergy
Windborn Muse
39%inclusion210 decks532 decks
34%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
39%inclusion207 decks532 decks
25%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
39%inclusion206 decks532 decks
25%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
38%inclusion204 decks532 decks
26%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
37%inclusion199 decks532 decks
21%synergy
Tithe Taker
37%inclusion199 decks532 decks
36%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
36%inclusion194 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
36%inclusion190 decks532 decks
27%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
35%inclusion185 decks532 decks
24%synergy
Hushwing Gryff
35%inclusion185 decks532 decks
34%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
34%inclusion180 decks532 decks
23%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
33%inclusion178 decks532 decks
32%synergy
Imposing Sovereign
33%inclusion176 decks532 decks
32%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
32%inclusion169 decks532 decks
23%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
31%inclusion165 decks532 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion136 decks440 decks
14%synergy
Kataki, War's Wage
30%inclusion162 decks532 decks
30%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
29%inclusion155 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion147 decks532 decks
21%synergy
Aven Interrupter
27%inclusion126 decks473 decks
21%synergy
Angel of Jubilation
26%inclusion138 decks532 decks
17%synergy
Palace Jailer
26%inclusion137 decks532 decks
23%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
26%inclusion131 decks510 decks
24%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
25%inclusion134 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
25%inclusion133 decks532 decks
20%synergy
Serra Ascendant
24%inclusion129 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
24%inclusion127 decks532 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Innocence
24%inclusion90 decks380 decks
10%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
23%inclusion125 decks532 decks
18%synergy
Alms Collector
23%inclusion120 decks532 decks
19%synergy
Strict Proctor
23%inclusion120 decks532 decks
22%synergy
Soulless Jailer
22%inclusion117 decks532 decks
20%synergy
Sanctum Prelate
22%inclusion117 decks532 decks
21%synergy
Tocatli Honor Guard
22%inclusion117 decks532 decks
21%synergy
Benalish Marshal
20%inclusion104 decks532 decks
16%synergy
Loyal Warhound
19%inclusion99 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Guardian of Faith
18%inclusion97 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Fiend Hunter
18%inclusion95 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
18%inclusion94 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
17%inclusion93 decks532 decks
17%synergy
Coppercoat Vanguard
17%inclusion93 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Defiler of Faith
17%inclusion91 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Odric, Master Tactician
17%inclusion89 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
16%inclusion87 decks532 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Mana Tithe
42%inclusion222 decks532 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion189 decks532 decks
-9%synergy
Brave the Elements
25%inclusion133 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
23%inclusion123 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Silence
23%inclusion122 decks532 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion117 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
22%inclusion96 decks440 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
16%inclusion86 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Dust
14%inclusion73 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion71 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion69 decks532 decks
-13%synergy
Calamity's Wake
13%inclusion67 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion65 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion61 decks532 decks
-12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion48 decks439 decks
3%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
11%inclusion58 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.4%inclusion50 decks532 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.8%inclusion47 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Get Lost
8.5%inclusion45 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.7%inclusion41 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Fateful Absence
7.7%inclusion41 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Condemn
7.5%inclusion40 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.0%inclusion37 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.0%inclusion37 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.0%inclusion32 decks532 decks
-4%synergy
Ephemerate
5.6%inclusion30 decks532 decks
-8%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
5.3%inclusion28 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Thraben Charm
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.1%inclusion27 decks532 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
30%inclusion161 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion120 decks532 decks
-2%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
21%inclusion114 decks532 decks
16%synergy
Wrath of God
20%inclusion107 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Armageddon
19%inclusion103 decks532 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion75 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
14%inclusion72 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Cleansing Nova
11%inclusion60 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion56 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Mass Calcify
9.4%inclusion50 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.0%inclusion48 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.8%inclusion47 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Ravnica at War
8.6%inclusion46 decks532 decks
-2%synergy
Council's Judgment
8.6%inclusion46 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.3%inclusion44 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.0%inclusion37 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Lay Down Arms
6.4%inclusion34 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Estates
6.2%inclusion33 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Martial Coup
6.0%inclusion32 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Split Up
5.5%inclusion21 decks380 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Oketra's Monument
33%inclusion174 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Damping Sphere
24%inclusion128 decks532 decks
23%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion105 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion82 decks455 decks
15%synergy
Cursed Totem
16%inclusion83 decks532 decks
15%synergy
Aether Vial
15%inclusion82 decks532 decks
15%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
15%inclusion79 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
15%inclusion78 decks532 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
14%inclusion73 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
14%inclusion72 decks532 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion72 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion70 decks532 decks
-15%synergy
Winter Orb
12%inclusion66 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion62 decks532 decks
-24%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion51 decks532 decks
-9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.9%inclusion39 decks439 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion47 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Norn's Annex
8.3%inclusion44 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Endless Atlas
8.3%inclusion44 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Torpor Orb
7.7%inclusion41 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.4%inclusion34 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.4%inclusion34 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.2%inclusion33 decks532 decks
-17%synergy
Weathered Runestone
6.0%inclusion32 decks532 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-15%synergy
Spear of Heliod
5.6%inclusion30 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Defense Grid
5.5%inclusion29 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rest in Peace
38%inclusion204 decks532 decks
35%synergy
Blind Obedience
37%inclusion198 decks532 decks
26%synergy
Paladin Class
36%inclusion189 decks532 decks
31%synergy
Rule of Law
35%inclusion187 decks532 decks
32%synergy
Ghostly Prison
34%inclusion180 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
31%inclusion165 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Charitable Levy
28%inclusion125 decks439 decks
26%synergy
Aura of Silence
25%inclusion134 decks532 decks
21%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
23%inclusion122 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion94 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Honor of the Pure
15%inclusion79 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
14%inclusion72 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
13%inclusion71 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Stony Silence
13%inclusion68 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Suppression Field
10%inclusion55 decks532 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion51 decks507 decks
-4%synergy
Assemble the Players
9.2%inclusion47 decks513 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.3%inclusion44 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
7.5%inclusion40 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Ring
7.1%inclusion38 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Always Watching
6.6%inclusion35 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.4%inclusion34 decks532 decks
-9%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.6%inclusion30 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Kismet
5.6%inclusion30 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.3%inclusion28 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
5.1%inclusion27 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Gobakhan
6.0%inclusion32 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
24%inclusion126 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
5.3%inclusion28 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
42%inclusion222 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
39%inclusion210 decks532 decks
21%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
39%inclusion209 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
34%inclusion179 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
30%inclusion157 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion153 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
26%inclusion137 decks532 decks
22%synergy
Strip Mine
22%inclusion116 decks532 decks
18%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion90 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
17%inclusion90 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion79 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion72 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion72 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion60 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
11%inclusion59 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion42 decks439 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion50 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Grange
9.0%inclusion48 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.6%inclusion46 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.5%inclusion45 decks532 decks
-18%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
8.1%inclusion43 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.9%inclusion42 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.9%inclusion42 decks532 decks
-15%synergy
Arch of Orazca
7.3%inclusion39 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.6%inclusion35 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Drifting Meadow
6.6%inclusion35 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Tectonic Edge
6.4%inclusion34 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Kor Haven
5.8%inclusion31 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.5%inclusion29 decks532 decks
-7%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.5%inclusion29 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Blast Zone
5.5%inclusion29 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Field
5.1%inclusion27 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Desert of the True
5.1%inclusion27 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion363 decks532 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion203 decks532 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion133 decks532 decks
-4%synergy
Marble Diamond
17%inclusion93 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion55 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion51 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion38 decks532 decks
-2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.6%inclusion30 decks532 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Plains
92%inclusion491 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion136 decks440 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion117 decks532 decks
-8%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
22%inclusion116 decks532 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion73 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion72 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion48 decks439 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion53 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.4%inclusion50 decks532 decks
-7%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.0%inclusion48 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.8%inclusion47 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.7%inclusion41 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.1%inclusion38 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.0%inclusion37 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.0%inclusion37 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.8%inclusion36 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion36 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.4%inclusion34 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.1%inclusion27 decks532 decks
2%synergy