River Song (Commander) - Core Land Destruction

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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
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Agna Qel'a
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dutiful Knowledge Seeker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Krenko's Buzzcrusher
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
99%synergy
Cleansing Wildfire
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
99%synergy
Field of Ruin
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
98%synergy
Tomb Trawler
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Ghost Quarter
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Magmatic Hellkite
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Curiosity
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Junktroller
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
From the Ashes
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Spell Crumple
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Preordain
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Counterspell
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Experimental Augury
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Geomancer's Gambit
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Vandalblast
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
48%synergy
The Reality Chip
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Blasphemous Act
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Chaos Warp
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Barkform Harvester
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Noble Benefactor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Chrome Companion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Ardent Dustspeaker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Transplant Theorist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Hired Giant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Flux Channeler
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Guttersnipe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Timestream Navigator
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sandworm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Magus of the Future
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Tandem Lookout
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eager Construct
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Myr Custodian
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Boldwyr Heavyweights
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Radiant Performer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Augur of Bolas
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Reito Sentinel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Investigator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Mariner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Firebrand Archer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Geist of the Archives
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Bronze Walrus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hoverstone Pilgrim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Auton Soldier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Opt
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Slip Out the Back
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Anticipate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Impulse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Unleash Fury
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Aetherize
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Dig Through Time
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Truth or Tale
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Deliberate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Brainsurge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Peer Through Depths
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Unstable Experiment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Hithlain Knots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cyber Conversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Farsight Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Jwari Disruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Titan's Strength
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Blessed Reincarnation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Infusion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Prophetic Bolt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Test of Talents
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Calibrated Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thieves' Fortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unwind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Memory Deluge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Moment of Truth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Long River's Pull
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Sundering Eruption
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Expressive Iteration
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Serum Visions
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Dream Cache
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Ingenious Mastery
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Stock Up
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Sleight of Hand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Speculation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Memories Returning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Donate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sowing Salt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sarkhan's Dragonfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Extract
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bribery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shifting Grift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fathom Trawl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Role Reversal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Quiet Speculation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Insights
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reality Scramble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
See the Truth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sanity Grinding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crumble to Dust
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Portent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Acquire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Harmless Offering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Bauble
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Tel-Jilad Stylus
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
River Song's Diary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reito Lantern
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Psychogenic Probe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Strionic Resonator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Essence Anchor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Scroll Rack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hithlain Rope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
TARDIS
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Clout of the Dominus
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Wizard Class
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Future Sight
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Ophidian Eye
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Pain for All
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Precognition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Widespread Panic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Powerbalance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Improbable Alliance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Think Tank
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Redaction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alexi's Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Search for Azcanta
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hive Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Arcane Strategist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Saheeli Rai
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Volatile Fault
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Restless Spire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Rivendell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Castle Vantress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Echoing Deeps
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Sulfur Falls
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Sundering Eruption
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Prismari Campus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Jwari Disruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Fjord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-31%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Grotto
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy