River Song (Commander) - Burn

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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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Price of Freedom
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Agna Qel'a
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Dutiful Knowledge Seeker
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Field of Ruin
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
94%synergy
Krenko's Buzzcrusher
78%inclusion51 decks65 decks
78%synergy
Ghost Quarter
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
74%synergy
Cleansing Wildfire
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
70%synergy
Magmatic Hellkite
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
67%synergy
Volatile Fault
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
66%synergy
Timestream Navigator
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
63%synergy
Geomancer's Gambit
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
62%synergy
Tomb Trawler
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
61%synergy
From the Ashes
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Preordain
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Ingenious Mastery
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
60%synergy
Curiosity
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
35%synergy
The Reality Chip
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Expressive Iteration
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Junktroller
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
58%synergy
Opt
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Noble Benefactor
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
56%synergy
Spell Crumple
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
56%synergy
Experimental Augury
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Neera, Wild Mage
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Transplant Theorist
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Hired Giant
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Barkform Harvester
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
40%synergy
Eager Construct
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Myr Custodian
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Boldwyr Heavyweights
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Chrome Companion
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Flux Channeler
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Guttersnipe
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Reito Sentinel
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Sandworm
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Hoverstone Pilgrim
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Epitaph Golem
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Coruscation Mage
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Magus of the Future
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Tandem Lookout
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Ardent Dustspeaker
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
4%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Performer
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Augur of Bolas
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Electrostatic Field
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Spellseeker
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Adric, Mathematical Genius
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Impulse
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Anticipate
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Dig Through Time
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Frantic Search
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-20%synergy
Deliberate
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Moment of Truth
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Invert Polarity
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Unleash Fury
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Thieves' Fortune
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Consider
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Telling Time
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Peer Through Depths
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Kozilek's Command
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Dissolve
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Hithlain Knots
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Will
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Snap
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
A Little Chat
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Cyber Conversion
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Curate
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Sundering Eruption
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
57%synergy
Serum Visions
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Sleight of Hand
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-21%synergy
Mystic Speculation
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-20%synergy
Enter the Enigma
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-17%synergy
Bonfire of the Damned
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Contentious Plan
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Mastery
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Memories Returning
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Start the TARDIS
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Reality Scramble
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Distant Memories
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Devastation Tide
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Role Reversal
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Notorious Throng
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Harmless Offering
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Bauble
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
52%synergy
River Song's Diary
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Reito Lantern
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Tel-Jilad Stylus
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Hithlain Rope
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
TARDIS
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Strionic Resonator
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Lantern of Insight
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Psychogenic Probe
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Pendant
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Eyes Everywhere
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Wizard Class
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Future Sight
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Powerbalance
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Hive Mind
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Ophidian Eye
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
One with the Multiverse
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
City on Fire
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Counterbalance
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Psychic Surgery
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Rivendell
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Restless Spire
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Castle Vantress
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Tolaria West
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Soldevi Excavations
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion56 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion56 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Island
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion57 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
68%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Sundering Eruption
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
57%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Fiery Islet
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
-5%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Crystal Grotto
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Maestros Theater
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy