River Song (Commander) - Budget

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Roman Milan
Oct 21, 2025
How To Be New and Cannibalize a Deck for the First Time
If you're playing Commander, you'll eventually need to pillage cards from one deck to make another - Roman Milan walks us through the whole ordeal.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Price of Freedom
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Dutiful Knowledge Seeker
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Agna Qel'a
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Airship Engine Room
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Field of Ruin
75%inclusion261 decks346 decks
74%synergy
Junktroller
71%inclusion246 decks346 decks
70%synergy
Tomb Trawler
70%inclusion234 decks334 decks
69%synergy
Cleansing Wildfire
70%inclusion241 decks346 decks
68%synergy
Krenko's Buzzcrusher
65%inclusion221 decks340 decks
64%synergy
Geomancer's Gambit
65%inclusion224 decks346 decks
64%synergy
Spell Crumple
62%inclusion216 decks346 decks
62%synergy
Transplant Theorist
62%inclusion216 decks346 decks
61%synergy
Timestream Navigator
63%inclusion218 decks346 decks
61%synergy
Volatile Fault
61%inclusion210 decks346 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Opt
64%inclusion220 decks346 decks
28%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
60%inclusion209 decks346 decks
58%synergy
Expressive Iteration
58%inclusion202 decks346 decks
36%synergy
Impulse
58%inclusion202 decks346 decks
53%synergy
Barkform Harvester
58%inclusion182 decks314 decks
57%synergy
Chaos Warp
58%inclusion199 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Experimental Augury
57%inclusion197 decks346 decks
55%synergy
Ingenious Mastery
56%inclusion195 decks346 decks
55%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
55%inclusion191 decks346 decks
54%synergy
From the Ashes
53%inclusion184 decks346 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
52%inclusion181 decks346 decks
23%synergy
Noble Benefactor
52%inclusion181 decks346 decks
52%synergy
Magmatic Hellkite
51%inclusion108 decks213 decks
50%synergy
Myr Custodian
48%inclusion166 decks346 decks
48%synergy
Eager Construct
45%inclusion157 decks346 decks
45%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
43%inclusion149 decks346 decks
41%synergy
Hired Giant
42%inclusion145 decks346 decks
42%synergy
Sandworm
41%inclusion70 decks171 decks
41%synergy
Hoverstone Pilgrim
40%inclusion139 decks346 decks
40%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
40%inclusion138 decks346 decks
36%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
38%inclusion130 decks339 decks
37%synergy
Reito Sentinel
38%inclusion132 decks346 decks
38%synergy
Guttersnipe
35%inclusion121 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Companion
34%inclusion51 decks151 decks
33%synergy
The Reality Chip
32%inclusion111 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
29%inclusion100 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Epitaph Golem
28%inclusion97 decks346 decks
28%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion84 decks314 decks
6%synergy
Ardent Dustspeaker
23%inclusion79 decks346 decks
23%synergy
Augur of Bolas
23%inclusion79 decks346 decks
22%synergy
Boldwyr Heavyweights
22%inclusion77 decks346 decks
22%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
22%inclusion39 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
21%inclusion74 decks346 decks
-18%synergy
Flux Channeler
21%inclusion74 decks346 decks
19%synergy
Magus of the Future
18%inclusion64 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion62 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion61 decks346 decks
-17%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion59 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
15%inclusion53 decks346 decks
5%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
15%inclusion53 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
15%inclusion52 decks346 decks
-3%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion50 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
14%inclusion47 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Arjun, the Shifting Flame
13%inclusion44 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
10%inclusion36 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Canal Dredger
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Malevolent Chandelier
10%inclusion30 decks298 decks
10%synergy
Jade-Cast Sentinel
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Performer
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
8.7%inclusion30 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.1%inclusion28 decks346 decks
-10%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
-5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
-5%synergy
Geist of the Archives
7.5%inclusion26 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.5%inclusion26 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.9%inclusion19 decks324 decks
-6%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Anticipate
51%inclusion177 decks346 decks
49%synergy
Moment of Truth
44%inclusion151 decks346 decks
43%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion141 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion128 decks346 decks
-16%synergy
Dig Through Time
36%inclusion125 decks346 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion124 decks346 decks
-9%synergy
Abrade
34%inclusion117 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Deliberate
33%inclusion115 decks346 decks
31%synergy
Slip Out the Back
30%inclusion104 decks346 decks
25%synergy
Frantic Search
28%inclusion97 decks346 decks
-13%synergy
Telling Time
25%inclusion85 decks346 decks
23%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion81 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Peer Through Depths
22%inclusion75 decks346 decks
21%synergy
Thieves' Fortune
20%inclusion69 decks346 decks
20%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion68 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Unleash Fury
19%inclusion65 decks346 decks
17%synergy
Brainsurge
16%inclusion52 decks326 decks
11%synergy
Consider
16%inclusion55 decks346 decks
-6%synergy
Invert Polarity
15%inclusion47 decks324 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion49 decks346 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion46 decks346 decks
-6%synergy
Supreme Will
12%inclusion40 decks346 decks
11%synergy
Hithlain Knots
11%inclusion38 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Truth or Tale
10%inclusion36 decks346 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion36 decks346 decks
-25%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
10%inclusion34 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
-20%synergy
Pongify
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
-19%synergy
Resculpt
8.1%inclusion28 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
-11%synergy
Prophetic Bolt
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Siege Smash
6.2%inclusion20 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Command
6.1%inclusion21 decks346 decks
-10%synergy
Return the Favor
5.9%inclusion20 decks337 decks
1%synergy
Dissolve
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
-8%synergy
Bulk Up
5.4%inclusion15 decks276 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Infusion
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Think Twice
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
51%inclusion178 decks346 decks
17%synergy
Serum Visions
41%inclusion141 decks346 decks
22%synergy
Sleight of Hand
35%inclusion122 decks346 decks
31%synergy
Sundering Eruption
35%inclusion113 decks325 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion111 decks346 decks
-7%synergy
Dream Cache
28%inclusion98 decks346 decks
28%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion70 decks346 decks
-13%synergy
Enter the Enigma
11%inclusion33 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
-28%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion34 decks346 decks
-18%synergy
Devastation Tide
10%inclusion33 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Memories Returning
9.4%inclusion16 decks171 decks
8%synergy
Role Reversal
9.2%inclusion32 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
8.7%inclusion30 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.1%inclusion28 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Speculation
7.2%inclusion25 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Contentious Plan
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Reality Scramble
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Step Through
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Harmless Offering
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Truth or Consequences
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
River Song's Diary
52%inclusion179 decks346 decks
50%synergy
Reito Lantern
51%inclusion175 decks346 decks
50%synergy
Tel-Jilad Stylus
42%inclusion145 decks346 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion136 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Hithlain Rope
28%inclusion96 decks346 decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion80 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion62 decks346 decks
16%synergy
TARDIS
18%inclusion62 decks346 decks
18%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
16%inclusion57 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Charbelcher
16%inclusion55 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Pendant
16%inclusion55 decks346 decks
16%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
12%inclusion43 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion34 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.2%inclusion32 decks346 decks
-15%synergy
Lantern of Insight
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Psychogenic Probe
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Ball
6.4%inclusion22 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Kylox's Voltstrider
5.3%inclusion18 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Soldevi Digger
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
48%inclusion166 decks346 decks
23%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
47%inclusion163 decks346 decks
47%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
43%inclusion148 decks346 decks
40%synergy
Powerbalance
29%inclusion96 decks326 decks
26%synergy
Future Sight
29%inclusion101 decks346 decks
29%synergy
Wizard Class
25%inclusion85 decks346 decks
17%synergy
Aqueous Form
20%inclusion70 decks346 decks
18%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
16%inclusion54 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion49 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Psychic Surgery
12%inclusion42 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion41 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Hive Mind
11%inclusion38 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
7.7%inclusion24 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Redaction
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Ghost Quarter
57%inclusion197 decks346 decks
55%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
40%inclusion139 decks346 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion102 decks346 decks
-20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion95 decks346 decks
14%synergy
Castle Vantress
17%inclusion60 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Restless Spire
14%inclusion47 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion45 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion39 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion38 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.8%inclusion20 decks346 decks
-20%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion266 decks346 decks
-7%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion246 decks346 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion194 decks346 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion116 decks346 decks
-21%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
33%inclusion114 decks346 decks
33%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion114 decks346 decks
-4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
32%inclusion110 decks346 decks
30%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion106 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion60 decks346 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion58 decks346 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion38 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion37 decks346 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.8%inclusion27 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion24 decks346 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion344 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Island
99%inclusion344 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion271 decks346 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
67%inclusion233 decks346 decks
26%synergy
Demolition Field
55%inclusion189 decks346 decks
52%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion184 decks346 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion178 decks346 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion149 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
35%inclusion113 decks325 decks
30%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion120 decks346 decks
-24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion103 decks346 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion95 decks346 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion93 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
24%inclusion82 decks339 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
22%inclusion75 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion70 decks346 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion65 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion61 decks346 decks
-9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion56 decks346 decks
-26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion50 decks346 decks
-26%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
12%inclusion40 decks346 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Campus
11%inclusion38 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion35 decks346 decks
0%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
9.0%inclusion31 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Eroded Canyon
8.3%inclusion28 decks337 decks
1%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.1%inclusion28 decks346 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
7.5%inclusion26 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Grotto
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.9%inclusion19 decks324 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.5%inclusion19 decks346 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.2%inclusion18 decks346 decks
2%synergy