Mirko, Obsessive Theorist (Commander) - Budget Upgraded Surveil

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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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Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Creatures
Eye of Duskmantle
100% of 2 decks +97% synergy
Master of Death
100% of 2 decks +96% synergy
Dimir Spybug
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Doom Whisperer
100% of 2 decks +95% synergy
Dream Eater
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Sinister Starfish
100% of 2 decks +97% synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
100% of 2 decks +91% synergy
Nightveil Sprite
100% of 2 decks +95% synergy
Massacre Wurm
100% of 2 decks +92% synergy
Lazav, the Multifarious
100% of 2 decks +97% synergy
Overseer of the Damned
100% of 2 decks +96% synergy
Dogged Detective
100% of 2 decks +97% synergy
Final-Word Phantom
100% of 2 decks +99% synergy
Grave Titan
100% of 2 decks +94% synergy
Sanguine Spy
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
50% of 2 decks +37% synergy
Darksteel Colossus
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Mulldrifter
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Starving Revenant
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Fain, the Broker
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
50% of 2 decks +40% synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Baleful Strix
50% of 2 decks +28% synergy
Unshakable Tail
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Callidus Assassin
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Necron Deathmark
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Vile Entomber
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Shriekmaw
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Burnished Hart
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Wreckage Wickerfolk
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Twilight Prophet
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Soul Diviner
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Watcher of Hours
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Whispering Snitch
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Hexavus
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Snarling Gorehound
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Copy Catchers
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Meteor Golem
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Instants
Consider
100% of 2 decks +86% synergy
Curate
100% of 2 decks +97% synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
100% of 2 decks +94% synergy
Refute
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Price of Fame
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Slice from the Shadows
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Aetherize
50% of 2 decks +40% synergy
Mystical Teachings
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Bewildering Blizzard
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Discovery // Dispersal
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Mission Briefing
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Counterpoint
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
100% of 2 decks +77% synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
100% of 2 decks +91% synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Stock Up
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Mind Spring
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Charnel Serenade
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Feed the Swarm
50% of 2 decks +13% synergy
Self-Reflection
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Connive // Concoct
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Exsanguinate
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Toxic Deluge
50% of 2 decks +24% synergy
Zombify
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Notion Rain
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Once and Future
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Power Conduit
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Ebony Horse
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
The Key to the Vault
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Champion's Helm
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50% of 2 decks +26% synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Enchantments
Enhanced Surveillance
100% of 2 decks +97% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
100% of 2 decks +87% synergy
Disinformation Campaign
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Case of the Shifting Visage
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Necromancy
50% of 2 decks +45% synergy
Animate Dead
50% of 2 decks +39% synergy
Think Tank
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Wingspan Stride
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Search for Azcanta
50% of 2 decks +47% synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
100% of 2 decks +61% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
100% of 2 decks +82% synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
100% of 2 decks +97% synergy
Reliquary Tower
100% of 2 decks +64% synergy
Drownyard Temple
100% of 2 decks +97% synergy
Ghost Quarter
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Nesting Grounds
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Rogue's Passage
50% of 2 decks +23% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100% of 2 decks +15% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
100% of 2 decks +40% synergy
Dimir Signet
100% of 2 decks +38% synergy
Thought Vessel
100% of 2 decks +68% synergy
Mind Stone
100% of 2 decks +69% synergy
Sol Ring
50% of 2 decks -39% synergy
Ichor Elixir
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Laser Screwdriver
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Lands
Tainted Isle
100% of 2 decks +56% synergy
Command Tower
100% of 2 decks +12% synergy
Myriad Landscape
100% of 2 decks +76% synergy
Fetid Pools
100% of 2 decks +84% synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
100% of 2 decks +60% synergy
Swamp
100% of 2 decks +4% synergy
Island
100% of 2 decks +4% synergy
Sunken Hollow
100% of 2 decks +34% synergy
Choked Estuary
100% of 2 decks +51% synergy
Port of Karfell
100% of 2 decks +92% synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
50% of 2 decks +10% synergy
Ash Barrens
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50% of 2 decks -1% synergy
River of Tears
50% of 2 decks +39% synergy
Evolving Wilds
50% of 2 decks +33% synergy
Crystal Grotto
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy