Mirko, Obsessive Theorist (Commander) - Core Self-Mill

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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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Dogged Detective
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
Doom Whisperer
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
95%synergy
Soul Diviner
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Consider
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
72%synergy
Hexavus
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Nesting Grounds
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Vizier of Many Faces
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Notion Rain
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Toxic Deluge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Master of Death
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Nightveil Sprite
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Starving Revenant
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Unshakable Tail
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Disinformation Campaign
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Ephara's Dispersal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Case of the Shifting Visage
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Creatures
Baleful Strix
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Spark Double
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Massacre Wurm
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Sinister Starfish
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Watcher of Hours
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Auton Soldier
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Pirated Copy
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Eye of Duskmantle
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Undercover Operative
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Fain, the Broker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Mulldrifter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Dream Eater
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Malleable Impostor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Lazav, the Multifarious
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Copycrook
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Clever Impersonator
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Evil Twin
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Mindwhisker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Spybug
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Dimir Strandcatcher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Gigantoplasm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Shriekmaw
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Likeness Looter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Grave Titan
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Body Double
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Phantasmal Image
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Spy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Price of Fame
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Pile On
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Curate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Drag the Canal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Soul Shatter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Sinister Sabotage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Mission Briefing
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Lethal Scheme
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Discovery // Dispersal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Cruel Truths
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Unexplained Disappearance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unauthorized Exit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Meddle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Curfew
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Counterpoint
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Charnel Serenade
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Will of the Abzan
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Lórien Revealed
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Diresight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Winternight Stories
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Paranoid Delusions
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unearth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Make an Example
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stolen Identity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Connive // Concoct
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Writ of Return
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Thought Erasure
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Power Conduit
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Essence Anchor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Everflowing Well
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Candlestick
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Surveyor's Scope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Ripples of Undeath
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Animate Dead
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Search for Azcanta
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Necromancy
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Gossip's Talent
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Stillness in Motion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Teval's Judgment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Chamber of Manipulation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Out of the Tombs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Think Tank
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Psychic Possession
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Drownyard Temple
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arid Archway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ghost Quarter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
High Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Guildless Commons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-41%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Isle
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Choked Estuary
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Conduit Pylons
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
River of Tears
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Watery Grave
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Undercity Sewers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Hidden Grotto
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Port of Karfell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Pools
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Darkslick Shores
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy