Rankle, Master of Pranks (Commander) - Control

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Alex Wicker
Jun 24, 2025
Commander Philosophy - Game Winners vs. Game Changers
In this edition of Commander Philosophy, we look at the differences between ending the game and changing the game.
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Bitterbloom Bearer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Mornsong Aria
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Moonshadow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
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Waste Not
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Sangromancer
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Ophiomancer
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Bitterblossom
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Megrim
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Withering Torment
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Rankle's Prank
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Jet Medallion
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Crypt Ghast
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Plaguecrafter
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Massacre Wurm
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Bloodghast
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
32%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Dread Presence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
The Raven Man
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Burglar Rat
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Dark Confidant
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Fell Specter
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Necrogoyf
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Containment Construct
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Accursed Marauder
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Big Game Hunter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Bone Miser
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Nezumi Informant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Gutterbones
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mindslicer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Rotting Rats
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Defile
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Soul Shatter
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Consuming Corruption
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Act
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Withering
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Malicious Affliction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Darkness
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Vona's Hunger
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Dismember
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Syphon Mind
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mutilate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Vicious Rumors
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Dark Deal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Will of the Abzan
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Delirium Skeins
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mind Rake
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Pox
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Smallpox
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Gix's Command
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Arterial Flow
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Let's Play a Game
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Sandman's Quicksand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
All Is Dust
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Death Cloud
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Unnerve
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Pelakka Predation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mire in Misery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Thoughtseize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Fell
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Stargaze
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Mindcrank
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Vorpal Sword
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Currency Converter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Lashwrithe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Necromancy
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Bottomless Pit
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Oppression
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Dying to Serve
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Liliana's Caress
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Bandit's Talent
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Black Market
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Contamination
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Court of Ambition
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Necrogen Mists
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Raiders' Wake
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of the Void
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Words of Waste
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Barren Moor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Blast Zone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Drownyard Temple
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Access Tunnel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Barad-dûr
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Realm of Koh
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Vesuva
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The Black Gate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Mishra's Factory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
High Market
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Fault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Cave
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Pelakka Predation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Capital City
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Night Market
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy