River Song (Commander) - Topdeck

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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
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Dutiful Knowledge Seeker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Field of Ruin
84%inclusion275 decks329 decks
82%synergy
Timestream Navigator
74%inclusion242 decks329 decks
72%synergy
Cleansing Wildfire
72%inclusion238 decks329 decks
71%synergy
Junktroller
71%inclusion232 decks329 decks
70%synergy
Ghost Quarter
69%inclusion228 decks329 decks
68%synergy
Ingenious Mastery
69%inclusion226 decks329 decks
67%synergy
Magmatic Hellkite
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
66%synergy
Spell Crumple
63%inclusion207 decks329 decks
62%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
64%inclusion209 decks329 decks
62%synergy
Geomancer's Gambit
62%inclusion204 decks329 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Preordain
77%inclusion253 decks329 decks
42%synergy
Opt
77%inclusion252 decks329 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
65%inclusion215 decks329 decks
21%synergy
The Reality Chip
65%inclusion214 decks329 decks
60%synergy
Tomb Trawler
62%inclusion151 decks245 decks
61%synergy
Krenko's Buzzcrusher
60%inclusion174 decks290 decks
59%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
60%inclusion197 decks329 decks
58%synergy
Experimental Augury
58%inclusion192 decks329 decks
56%synergy
Reito Lantern
58%inclusion191 decks329 decks
58%synergy
From the Ashes
58%inclusion190 decks329 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
22%inclusion71 decks329 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion70 decks329 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion64 decks329 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion60 decks329 decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion50 decks329 decks
-7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion44 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.1%inclusion30 decks329 decks
-14%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion22 decks329 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Transplant Theorist
57%inclusion189 decks329 decks
56%synergy
Noble Benefactor
57%inclusion187 decks329 decks
56%synergy
Chrome Companion
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Myr Custodian
51%inclusion169 decks329 decks
51%synergy
Eager Construct
50%inclusion166 decks329 decks
50%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
45%inclusion147 decks329 decks
16%synergy
Barkform Harvester
44%inclusion72 decks162 decks
44%synergy
Hired Giant
44%inclusion146 decks329 decks
44%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion142 decks329 decks
14%synergy
Reito Sentinel
43%inclusion142 decks329 decks
43%synergy
Hoverstone Pilgrim
43%inclusion140 decks329 decks
42%synergy
Sandworm
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
36%inclusion118 decks329 decks
34%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
35%inclusion116 decks329 decks
35%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
35%inclusion95 decks272 decks
34%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
32%inclusion106 decks329 decks
29%synergy
Boldwyr Heavyweights
31%inclusion103 decks329 decks
31%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
28%inclusion93 decks329 decks
-6%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
27%inclusion90 decks329 decks
-12%synergy
Guttersnipe
25%inclusion82 decks329 decks
-1%synergy
Flux Channeler
25%inclusion82 decks329 decks
23%synergy
Ardent Dustspeaker
23%inclusion77 decks329 decks
23%synergy
Epitaph Golem
23%inclusion77 decks329 decks
23%synergy
Augur of Bolas
21%inclusion68 decks329 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Magus of the Future
18%inclusion58 decks329 decks
17%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
16%inclusion52 decks329 decks
14%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
15%inclusion48 decks329 decks
7%synergy
Geist of the Archives
14%inclusion46 decks329 decks
14%synergy
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
14%inclusion46 decks329 decks
14%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
14%inclusion45 decks329 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
-8%synergy
The Locust God
13%inclusion43 decks329 decks
4%synergy
Arjun, the Shifting Flame
13%inclusion43 decks329 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion42 decks329 decks
-5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
12%inclusion38 decks329 decks
-2%synergy
Sphinx of Foresight
12%inclusion38 decks329 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
12%inclusion38 decks329 decks
1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Mindwhisker
11%inclusion18 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion35 decks329 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion35 decks329 decks
4%synergy
Augury Owl
10%inclusion34 decks329 decks
10%synergy
Malevolent Chandelier
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
9.4%inclusion31 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
9.4%inclusion31 decks329 decks
4%synergy
Canal Dredger
9.4%inclusion31 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mariner
8.8%inclusion29 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.8%inclusion29 decks329 decks
-9%synergy
Instants
Impulse
57%inclusion187 decks329 decks
52%synergy
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion184 decks329 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion173 decks329 decks
0%synergy
Slip Out the Back
49%inclusion162 decks329 decks
44%synergy
Deliberate
46%inclusion150 decks329 decks
44%synergy
Anticipate
44%inclusion144 decks329 decks
42%synergy
Dig Through Time
36%inclusion120 decks329 decks
25%synergy
Moment of Truth
32%inclusion105 decks329 decks
31%synergy
Telling Time
24%inclusion80 decks329 decks
23%synergy
Consider
23%inclusion76 decks329 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion73 decks329 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion72 decks329 decks
-12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion71 decks329 decks
-14%synergy
Thieves' Fortune
21%inclusion69 decks329 decks
21%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion66 decks329 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion63 decks329 decks
-8%synergy
Brainsurge
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Invert Polarity
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Hithlain Knots
18%inclusion60 decks329 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion57 decks329 decks
-24%synergy
Unleash Fury
17%inclusion55 decks329 decks
15%synergy
Peer Through Depths
17%inclusion55 decks329 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion47 decks329 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion43 decks329 decks
-15%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion42 decks329 decks
1%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
13%inclusion42 decks329 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Cyber Conversion
11%inclusion37 decks329 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion36 decks329 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion36 decks329 decks
-3%synergy
Truth or Tale
10%inclusion34 decks329 decks
10%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
10%inclusion34 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Will
10%inclusion33 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Spider-Sense
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
9.4%inclusion31 decks329 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
9.4%inclusion31 decks329 decks
-12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.8%inclusion29 decks329 decks
-3%synergy
Snap
8.8%inclusion29 decks329 decks
-14%synergy
Curate
8.2%inclusion27 decks329 decks
7%synergy
Titan's Strength
7.9%inclusion26 decks329 decks
7%synergy
Dissolve
6.7%inclusion22 decks329 decks
6%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
5.8%inclusion19 decks329 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.8%inclusion19 decks329 decks
-4%synergy
Spectral Denial
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Charm
5.5%inclusion18 decks329 decks
-14%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
5.5%inclusion18 decks329 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
-11%synergy
Uncharted Voyage
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
5.3%inclusion13 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
58%inclusion190 decks329 decks
35%synergy
Serum Visions
57%inclusion189 decks329 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion153 decks329 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
45%inclusion92 decks203 decks
40%synergy
Sleight of Hand
38%inclusion126 decks329 decks
34%synergy
Dream Cache
26%inclusion86 decks329 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion85 decks329 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Speculation
21%inclusion68 decks329 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion55 decks329 decks
-22%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion47 decks329 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion38 decks329 decks
-15%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion37 decks329 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion36 decks329 decks
-22%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
10%inclusion34 decks329 decks
8%synergy
Devastation Tide
10%inclusion33 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Start the TARDIS
10%inclusion33 decks329 decks
10%synergy
Harmless Offering
10%inclusion33 decks329 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Mastery
9.4%inclusion31 decks329 decks
8%synergy
Bonfire of the Damned
9.1%inclusion30 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Role Reversal
9.1%inclusion30 decks329 decks
8%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
8.2%inclusion27 decks329 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Grift
7.3%inclusion18 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.3%inclusion24 decks329 decks
-6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.7%inclusion22 decks329 decks
5%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
6.7%inclusion22 decks329 decks
6%synergy
Donate
6.1%inclusion20 decks329 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
6.1%inclusion20 decks329 decks
-3%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Foresee
5.8%inclusion19 decks329 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
5.8%inclusion19 decks329 decks
2%synergy
Reforge the Soul
5.8%inclusion19 decks329 decks
4%synergy
Arwen's Gift
5.5%inclusion18 decks329 decks
5%synergy
Reality Scramble
5.2%inclusion17 decks329 decks
4%synergy
Contentious Plan
5.2%inclusion17 decks329 decks
4%synergy
Notorious Throng
5.2%inclusion17 decks329 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
River Song's Diary
54%inclusion179 decks329 decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion163 decks329 decks
20%synergy
Tel-Jilad Stylus
48%inclusion159 decks329 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion156 decks329 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
30%inclusion99 decks329 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion78 decks329 decks
22%synergy
Hithlain Rope
23%inclusion75 decks329 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Pendant
20%inclusion66 decks329 decks
20%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
20%inclusion66 decks329 decks
20%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
18%inclusion58 decks329 decks
17%synergy
TARDIS
17%inclusion56 decks329 decks
17%synergy
Lantern of Insight
16%inclusion52 decks329 decks
16%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
14%inclusion45 decks329 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion45 decks329 decks
2%synergy
Scroll Rack
13%inclusion43 decks329 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Charbelcher
12%inclusion41 decks329 decks
12%synergy
Essence Anchor
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion34 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion33 decks329 decks
2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion33 decks329 decks
8%synergy
Proteus Staff
10%inclusion32 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion32 decks329 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Ball
9.4%inclusion31 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Soldevi Digger
8.8%inclusion29 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
6.4%inclusion21 decks329 decks
5%synergy
The Lunar Whale
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.1%inclusion20 decks329 decks
5%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
World Map
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Kylox's Voltstrider
5.5%inclusion16 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5.5%inclusion18 decks329 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.2%inclusion17 decks329 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
55%inclusion181 decks329 decks
30%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
49%inclusion160 decks329 decks
48%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
40%inclusion133 decks329 decks
38%synergy
Powerbalance
37%inclusion75 decks205 decks
33%synergy
Future Sight
34%inclusion112 decks329 decks
33%synergy
Hive Mind
34%inclusion111 decks329 decks
33%synergy
Wizard Class
31%inclusion102 decks329 decks
23%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
30%inclusion100 decks329 decks
27%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion66 decks329 decks
5%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
19%inclusion64 decks329 decks
19%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
18%inclusion60 decks329 decks
17%synergy
Aqueous Form
18%inclusion59 decks329 decks
16%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
16%inclusion52 decks329 decks
16%synergy
Ophidian Eye
12%inclusion38 decks329 decks
-3%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11%inclusion33 decks297 decks
8%synergy
One with the Multiverse
11%inclusion35 decks329 decks
8%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion34 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion32 decks329 decks
-1%synergy
Psychic Surgery
9.4%inclusion31 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Redaction
8.8%inclusion29 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.5%inclusion28 decks329 decks
-12%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.9%inclusion26 decks329 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.3%inclusion24 decks329 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
7.0%inclusion23 decks329 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.7%inclusion22 decks329 decks
-1%synergy
Puca's Mischief
6.7%inclusion22 decks329 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
6.4%inclusion21 decks329 decks
1%synergy
Think Tank
5.8%inclusion19 decks329 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
19%inclusion63 decks329 decks
18%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.7%inclusion22 decks329 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion194 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Fault
58%inclusion190 decks329 decks
57%synergy
Rivendell
53%inclusion174 decks329 decks
49%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
43%inclusion142 decks329 decks
42%synergy
Castle Vantress
37%inclusion122 decks329 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion99 decks329 decks
17%synergy
Restless Spire
25%inclusion83 decks329 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion71 decks329 decks
-4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
15%inclusion49 decks329 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion45 decks329 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion40 decks329 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion35 decks329 decks
1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion32 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
8.2%inclusion27 decks329 decks
8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Soldevi Excavations
5.8%inclusion19 decks329 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.2%inclusion17 decks329 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion286 decks329 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion275 decks329 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
54%inclusion177 decks329 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion169 decks329 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion149 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
40%inclusion132 decks329 decks
39%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
26%inclusion87 decks329 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion81 decks329 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion64 decks329 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion36 decks329 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion27 decks329 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.9%inclusion26 decks329 decks
-8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.0%inclusion23 decks329 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Lantern of Revealing
5.2%inclusion17 decks329 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion322 decks329 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion322 decks329 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion288 decks329 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
77%inclusion254 decks329 decks
36%synergy
Demolition Field
67%inclusion220 decks329 decks
64%synergy
Sulfur Falls
64%inclusion209 decks329 decks
-2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion173 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
51%inclusion168 decks329 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
45%inclusion92 decks203 decks
40%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
45%inclusion148 decks329 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion144 decks329 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion138 decks329 decks
-17%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion134 decks329 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion101 decks329 decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
31%inclusion101 decks329 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion81 decks329 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion81 decks329 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion79 decks329 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
22%inclusion74 decks329 decks
-4%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion67 decks299 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion70 decks329 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion66 decks329 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
19%inclusion63 decks329 decks
-5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
16%inclusion45 decks276 decks
-8%synergy
Prismari Campus
14%inclusion47 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
14%inclusion46 decks329 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Grotto
13%inclusion44 decks329 decks
13%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion33 decks329 decks
1%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion32 decks329 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
8.8%inclusion29 decks329 decks
-9%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.5%inclusion28 decks329 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion26 decks329 decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
7.3%inclusion24 decks329 decks
-7%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
7.0%inclusion23 decks329 decks
-3%synergy
The Grey Havens
7.0%inclusion23 decks329 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.8%inclusion19 decks329 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.5%inclusion18 decks329 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
-11%synergy
Volatile Fjord
5.2%inclusion17 decks329 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
-3%synergy