Mirko, Obsessive Theorist (Commander) - Core +1/+1 Counters

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Cas Hinds
Sep 1, 2025
Different Approaches To Building a Commander Deck
Cas Hinds takes a look at the different approaches to playing and deck building in Commander, listing the pros and cons of each.
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Wurmwall Sweeper
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Divert Disaster
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Command Bridge
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Starbreach Whale
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unshakable Tail
89% of 38 decks +86% synergy
Doom Whisperer
89% of 38 decks +85% synergy
Sinister Starfish
84% of 38 decks +82% synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
84% of 38 decks +81% synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
82% of 38 decks +76% synergy
Case of the Shifting Visage
79% of 38 decks +75% synergy
Eye of Duskmantle
76% of 38 decks +74% synergy
Curate
76% of 38 decks +73% synergy
Pile On
76% of 38 decks +73% synergy
Dogged Detective
74% of 38 decks +71% synergy
Top Cards
Consider
82% of 38 decks +68% synergy
Price of Fame
76% of 38 decks +71% synergy
Reanimate
76% of 38 decks +54% synergy
Master of Death
74% of 38 decks +69% synergy
Mission Briefing
74% of 38 decks +70% synergy
Nightveil Sprite
71% of 38 decks +66% synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
71% of 38 decks +68% synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
68% of 38 decks +59% synergy
Baleful Strix
68% of 38 decks +47% synergy
Massacre Wurm
68% of 38 decks +60% synergy
Game Changers
Consecrated Sphinx
5% of 38 decks +2% synergy
Creatures
Syr Konrad, the Grim
66% of 38 decks +53% synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
66% of 38 decks +57% synergy
Soul Diviner
63% of 38 decks +61% synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
62% of 16 decks +57% synergy
Lazav, the Multifarious
55% of 38 decks +52% synergy
Snarling Gorehound
55% of 38 decks +54% synergy
Watcher of Hours
50% of 38 decks +48% synergy
Fain, the Broker
47% of 38 decks +46% synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
45% of 38 decks +32% synergy
Mulldrifter
45% of 38 decks +40% synergy
Dream Eater
42% of 38 decks +40% synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
42% of 38 decks +28% synergy
Hexavus
42% of 38 decks +41% synergy
Dimir Spybug
39% of 38 decks +38% synergy
Twilight Prophet
39% of 38 decks +37% synergy
Grave Titan
37% of 38 decks +30% synergy
Dimir Strandcatcher
32% of 38 decks +31% synergy
Vizier of Many Faces
32% of 38 decks +28% synergy
Shriekmaw
32% of 38 decks +29% synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
32% of 38 decks +26% synergy
Mindwhisker
31% of 32 decks +29% synergy
Starving Revenant
29% of 38 decks +27% synergy
Archon of Cruelty
29% of 38 decks +24% synergy
Thoughtbound Phantasm
29% of 38 decks +28% synergy
Overseer of the Damned
26% of 38 decks +23% synergy
Marvo, Deep Operative
24% of 38 decks +22% synergy
Body Double
24% of 38 decks +22% synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
24% of 38 decks +21% synergy
Spark Double
24% of 38 decks +13% synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
24% of 38 decks +21% synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
20% of 35 decks +12% synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
19% of 26 decks +18% synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
19% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
19% of 16 decks +17% synergy
Faerie Dreamthief
18% of 38 decks +15% synergy
Likeness Looter
18% of 38 decks +10% synergy
Auton Soldier
18% of 38 decks +15% synergy
Cruel Witness
18% of 38 decks +18% synergy
Copycrook
18% of 33 decks +16% synergy
Vile Entomber
16% of 38 decks +13% synergy
Thrull Parasite
16% of 38 decks +15% synergy
Amphin Mutineer
16% of 38 decks +14% synergy
Marauding Sphinx
14% of 35 decks +14% synergy
Il Mheg Pixie
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
14% of 14 decks +13% synergy
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
13% of 15 decks +12% synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
13% of 38 decks +10% synergy
Whispering Snitch
13% of 38 decks +12% synergy
Clever Impersonator
13% of 38 decks +9% synergy
Summon: Bahamut
12% of 16 decks +12% synergy
Instants
Ephara's Dispersal
63% of 38 decks +61% synergy
Sinister Sabotage
58% of 38 decks +55% synergy
Discovery // Dispersal
50% of 38 decks +47% synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
43% of 14 decks +41% synergy
Unauthorized Exit
39% of 38 decks +38% synergy
Brainstorm
39% of 38 decks +8% synergy
Counterspell
32% of 38 decks -25% synergy
Negate
29% of 38 decks -4% synergy
Dreams of Laguna
20% of 15 decks +18% synergy
Bitter Triumph
18% of 38 decks +14% synergy
Slip Out the Back
18% of 38 decks +15% synergy
Don't Make a Sound
17% of 29 decks +14% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16% of 38 decks -13% synergy
Lethal Scheme
16% of 38 decks +14% synergy
Frantic Search
13% of 38 decks -5% synergy
Dark Ritual
13% of 38 decks -21% synergy
Cruel Truths
12% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Unexplained Disappearance
11% of 38 decks +10% synergy
Entomb
11% of 38 decks +3% synergy
Heartless Act
11% of 38 decks +9% synergy
Ghostly Flicker
11% of 38 decks +6% synergy
Counterpoint
11% of 38 decks +9% synergy
Spellgyre
9% of 32 decks +9% synergy
Fell the Profane
9% of 33 decks -6% synergy
Sink into Stupor
9% of 33 decks -6% synergy
Consuming Ashes
9% of 35 decks +8% synergy
Astarion's Thirst
8% of 38 decks +7% synergy
Drown in the Loch
8% of 38 decks -11% synergy
Displace
8% of 38 decks +6% synergy
Fact or Fiction
8% of 38 decks -3% synergy
Tale's End
8% of 38 decks +7% synergy
Shore Up
8% of 38 decks +7% synergy
Tainted Indulgence
8% of 38 decks +5% synergy
Countersquall
8% of 38 decks +1% synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
8% of 38 decks +6% synergy
Magic Damper
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Flare of Malice
6% of 33 decks +1% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6% of 33 decks -5% synergy
Flare of Denial
6% of 34 decks +0% synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6% of 35 decks +2% synergy
Drag the Canal
5% of 38 decks +5% synergy
Aetherize
5% of 38 decks -5% synergy
Dazzling Lights
5% of 38 decks +5% synergy
Deadly Dispute
5% of 38 decks -1% synergy
Swan Song
5% of 38 decks -13% synergy
Infernal Grasp
5% of 38 decks -11% synergy
Planar Incision
5% of 38 decks +3% synergy
Arcane Denial
5% of 38 decks -20% synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
63% of 38 decks +37% synergy
Notion Rain
63% of 38 decks +60% synergy
Charnel Serenade
47% of 38 decks +45% synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
47% of 38 decks +39% synergy
Connive // Concoct
45% of 38 decks +41% synergy
Diresight
38% of 32 decks +35% synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
32% of 38 decks +29% synergy
Victimize
21% of 38 decks +8% synergy
Start the TARDIS
18% of 38 decks +18% synergy
Feed the Swarm
16% of 38 decks -21% synergy
Buried Alive
16% of 38 decks +9% synergy
Windfall
11% of 38 decks -3% synergy
Deep Analysis
11% of 38 decks +7% synergy
Stitch Together
11% of 38 decks +7% synergy
Taigam's Scheming
11% of 38 decks +10% synergy
Lively Dirge
9% of 35 decks +7% synergy
Unmarked Grave
8% of 38 decks +5% synergy
Thought Erasure
8% of 38 decks +7% synergy
Contingency Plan
8% of 38 decks +7% synergy
Persist
8% of 38 decks +4% synergy
Living Death
8% of 38 decks +3% synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8% of 38 decks -2% synergy
Relm's Sketching
7% of 14 decks +6% synergy
Combat Tutorial
7% of 14 decks +7% synergy
Demonic Counsel
7% of 30 decks +6% synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Will of the Abzan
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Plan the Heist
6% of 35 decks +6% synergy
Chart a Course
5% of 38 decks +3% synergy
Terror Tide
5% of 38 decks +4% synergy
Make an Example
5% of 38 decks +4% synergy
Treasure Cruise
5% of 38 decks -4% synergy
Damnation
5% of 38 decks -6% synergy
Languish
5% of 38 decks +4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Candlestick
58% of 38 decks +56% synergy
Sword of Once and Future
55% of 38 decks +54% synergy
Power Conduit
50% of 38 decks +49% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32% of 38 decks +7% synergy
Essence Anchor
29% of 17 decks +28% synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
29% of 38 decks +27% synergy
Lightning Greaves
21% of 38 decks -6% synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
16% of 38 decks +15% synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
16% of 38 decks +14% synergy
Moxite Refinery
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Cryogen Relic
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11% of 38 decks -5% synergy
Ransom Note
11% of 38 decks +10% synergy
Champion's Helm
11% of 38 decks +10% synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8% of 38 decks +7% synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6% of 16 decks +2% synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6% of 36 decks +5% synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5% of 38 decks +4% synergy
Confession Dial
5% of 38 decks +5% synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5% of 38 decks +5% synergy
Altar of the Wretched
5% of 38 decks +5% synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5% of 38 decks +3% synergy
Strionic Resonator
5% of 38 decks +1% synergy
Altar of Dementia
5% of 38 decks +1% synergy
Sword of the Animist
5% of 38 decks +2% synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
61% of 38 decks +56% synergy
Animate Dead
58% of 38 decks +47% synergy
Gossip's Talent
41% of 32 decks +38% synergy
Search for Azcanta
39% of 38 decks +37% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34% of 38 decks +21% synergy
Disinformation Campaign
26% of 38 decks +25% synergy
Criminal Past
13% of 38 decks +13% synergy
Central Elevator // Promising Stairs
7% of 29 decks +7% synergy
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
7% of 29 decks +6% synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6% of 33 decks +3% synergy
Teval's Judgment
6% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5% of 38 decks +2% synergy
Mystic Remora
5% of 38 decks -11% synergy
Think Tank
5% of 38 decks +5% synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
71% of 38 decks +44% synergy
Bojuka Bog
68% of 38 decks +29% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
66% of 38 decks +48% synergy
Nesting Grounds
58% of 38 decks +56% synergy
Reliquary Tower
45% of 38 decks +9% synergy
Drownyard Temple
39% of 38 decks +36% synergy
Temple of the False God
24% of 38 decks +14% synergy
Hostile Desert
16% of 38 decks +15% synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11% of 38 decks +7% synergy
Restless Reef
11% of 38 decks +3% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8% of 38 decks -6% synergy
High Market
8% of 38 decks +6% synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6% of 33 decks +3% synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5% of 38 decks -3% synergy
Witch's Clinic
5% of 38 decks +5% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5% of 38 decks -1% synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5% of 38 decks +5% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5% of 38 decks -14% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89% of 38 decks +5% synergy
Sol Ring
84% of 38 decks -4% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
79% of 38 decks +19% synergy
Dimir Signet
66% of 38 decks +4% synergy
Mind Stone
58% of 38 decks +27% synergy
Thought Vessel
53% of 38 decks +21% synergy
Laser Screwdriver
18% of 38 decks +18% synergy
Fellwar Stone
18% of 38 decks -13% synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16% of 38 decks +9% synergy
Commander's Sphere
5% of 38 decks -14% synergy
Sky Diamond
5% of 38 decks -4% synergy
Lands
Swamp
100% of 38 decks +4% synergy
Island
100% of 38 decks +4% synergy
Command Tower
95% of 38 decks +6% synergy
Sunken Hollow
87% of 38 decks +20% synergy
Tainted Isle
84% of 38 decks +40% synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
76% of 38 decks +36% synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
71% of 38 decks +31% synergy
Choked Estuary
68% of 38 decks +20% synergy
Fetid Pools
61% of 38 decks +45% synergy
River of Tears
61% of 38 decks +49% synergy
Conduit Pylons
54% of 35 decks +52% synergy
Port of Karfell
53% of 38 decks +45% synergy
Myriad Landscape
50% of 38 decks +26% synergy
Hidden Grotto
47% of 32 decks +45% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45% of 38 decks -6% synergy
Undercity Sewers
42% of 38 decks +23% synergy
Ash Barrens
34% of 38 decks +29% synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32% of 38 decks -8% synergy
Morphic Pool
32% of 38 decks -6% synergy
Watery Grave
32% of 38 decks -14% synergy
Underground River
21% of 38 decks -17% synergy
Polluted Delta
21% of 38 decks -9% synergy
Clearwater Pathway
18% of 38 decks -7% synergy
Temple of Deceit
16% of 38 decks -22% synergy
Darkslick Shores
16% of 38 decks +2% synergy
Exotic Orchard
13% of 38 decks -21% synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
11% of 38 decks +10% synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11% of 38 decks +4% synergy
Gloomlake Verge
10% of 29 decks -12% synergy
Fell the Profane
9% of 33 decks -6% synergy
Sink into Stupor
9% of 33 decks -6% synergy
Path of Ancestry
8% of 38 decks -21% synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
8% of 38 decks +1% synergy
Sunken Ruins
8% of 38 decks -6% synergy
Boggart Trawler
6% of 33 decks -0% synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6% of 33 decks -5% synergy
Soured Springs
6% of 35 decks +2% synergy
Fabled Passage
5% of 38 decks -3% synergy
Underground Sea
5% of 38 decks -8% synergy
Dismal Backwater
5% of 38 decks -11% synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
5% of 38 decks -1% synergy