Mirko, Obsessive Theorist (Commander)

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Cas Hinds
Sep 1, 2025
Different Approaches To Building a Commander Deck
Cas Hinds takes a look at the different approaches to playing and deck building in Commander, listing the pros and cons of each.
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Twilight Diviner
48%inclusion473 decks986 decks
45%synergy
Dawnhand Dissident
12%inclusion128 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Omni-Changeling
4.4%inclusion45 decks1.02K decks
3%synergy
Unwelcome Sprite
3.7%inclusion38 decks1.02K decks
1%synergy
Thirst for Identity
3.4%inclusion34 decks986 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Doom Whisperer
89%inclusion8.65K decks9.72K decks
84%synergy
Unshakable Tail
83%inclusion8.11K decks9.72K decks
80%synergy
Sinister Starfish
78%inclusion7.60K decks9.72K decks
76%synergy
Case of the Shifting Visage
77%inclusion7.51K decks9.72K decks
74%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
79%inclusion7.68K decks9.72K decks
73%synergy
Pile On
75%inclusion7.32K decks9.72K decks
72%synergy
Dogged Detective
73%inclusion7.12K decks9.72K decks
71%synergy
Consider
83%inclusion8.07K decks9.72K decks
70%synergy
Curate
73%inclusion7.05K decks9.72K decks
69%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
73%inclusion7.07K decks9.72K decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
78%inclusion7.55K decks9.72K decks
53%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
73%inclusion7.05K decks9.72K decks
63%synergy
Nightveil Sprite
71%inclusion6.93K decks9.72K decks
67%synergy
Toxic Deluge
71%inclusion6.91K decks9.72K decks
45%synergy
Price of Fame
70%inclusion6.83K decks9.72K decks
65%synergy
Eye of Duskmantle
70%inclusion6.79K decks9.72K decks
68%synergy
Mission Briefing
68%inclusion6.63K decks9.72K decks
65%synergy
Baleful Strix
68%inclusion6.57K decks9.72K decks
44%synergy
Animate Dead
67%inclusion6.50K decks9.72K decks
56%synergy
Massacre Wurm
66%inclusion6.41K decks9.72K decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion1.31K decks9.72K decks
-10%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion1.24K decks9.72K decks
-11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion1.01K decks9.72K decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.5%inclusion729 decks9.72K decks
-12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.2%inclusion696 decks9.72K decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.9%inclusion577 decks9.72K decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Master of Death
64%inclusion6.26K decks9.72K decks
61%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
62%inclusion6.03K decks9.72K decks
54%synergy
Soul Diviner
58%inclusion5.63K decks9.72K decks
56%synergy
Mulldrifter
58%inclusion5.60K decks9.72K decks
53%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
57%inclusion5.56K decks9.72K decks
44%synergy
Watcher of Hours
55%inclusion5.35K decks9.72K decks
53%synergy
Lazav, the Multifarious
55%inclusion5.32K decks9.72K decks
52%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
49%inclusion2.13K decks4.33K decks
44%synergy
Dream Eater
49%inclusion4.77K decks9.72K decks
47%synergy
Vizier of Many Faces
47%inclusion4.60K decks9.72K decks
44%synergy
Fain, the Broker
46%inclusion4.45K decks9.72K decks
44%synergy
Twilight Prophet
46%inclusion4.44K decks9.72K decks
43%synergy
Hexavus
45%inclusion4.39K decks9.72K decks
44%synergy
Dimir Spybug
43%inclusion4.22K decks9.72K decks
42%synergy
Spark Double
41%inclusion4.03K decks9.72K decks
31%synergy
Shriekmaw
41%inclusion4K decks9.72K decks
39%synergy
Grave Titan
34%inclusion3.32K decks9.72K decks
28%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
34%inclusion3.29K decks9.72K decks
21%synergy
Mindwhisker
32%inclusion2.43K decks7.49K decks
30%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
32%inclusion3.10K decks9.72K decks
28%synergy
Starving Revenant
32%inclusion3.08K decks9.72K decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
28%inclusion2.76K decks9.72K decks
23%synergy
Body Double
27%inclusion2.64K decks9.72K decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion2.53K decks9.72K decks
14%synergy
Clever Impersonator
26%inclusion2.52K decks9.72K decks
22%synergy
Auton Soldier
26%inclusion2.48K decks9.72K decks
22%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
25%inclusion2.47K decks9.72K decks
24%synergy
Thoughtbound Phantasm
25%inclusion2.47K decks9.72K decks
25%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
25%inclusion2.41K decks9.72K decks
22%synergy
Copycrook
23%inclusion1.81K decks7.95K decks
21%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
23%inclusion2.19K decks9.72K decks
21%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
22%inclusion949 decks4.33K decks
21%synergy
Likeness Looter
22%inclusion2.12K decks9.72K decks
14%synergy
Whispering Snitch
22%inclusion2.10K decks9.72K decks
21%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
21%inclusion1.38K decks6.47K decks
20%synergy
Dimir Strandcatcher
20%inclusion1.98K decks9.72K decks
20%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
20%inclusion1.90K decks9.72K decks
14%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
19%inclusion1.82K decks9.72K decks
13%synergy
Copy Catchers
18%inclusion1.74K decks9.72K decks
17%synergy
Il Mheg Pixie
18%inclusion738 decks4.12K decks
16%synergy
Vile Entomber
17%inclusion1.68K decks9.72K decks
14%synergy
Thrull Parasite
17%inclusion1.67K decks9.72K decks
17%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
17%inclusion1.67K decks9.72K decks
14%synergy
Marvo, Deep Operative
17%inclusion1.63K decks9.72K decks
15%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
17%inclusion1.42K decks8.55K decks
9%synergy
Evil Twin
17%inclusion1.61K decks9.72K decks
14%synergy
Final-Word Phantom
16%inclusion1.53K decks9.72K decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion1.48K decks9.72K decks
11%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
15%inclusion734 decks4.96K decks
13%synergy
Agent of Treachery
14%inclusion1.41K decks9.72K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Ephara's Dispersal
54%inclusion5.28K decks9.72K decks
52%synergy
Discovery // Dispersal
48%inclusion4.62K decks9.72K decks
45%synergy
Sinister Sabotage
38%inclusion3.73K decks9.72K decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion3.54K decks9.72K decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion3.52K decks9.72K decks
-20%synergy
Unauthorized Exit
30%inclusion2.92K decks9.72K decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
26%inclusion2.55K decks9.72K decks
7%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion2.40K decks9.72K decks
17%synergy
Counterpoint
22%inclusion2.17K decks9.72K decks
21%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
19%inclusion797 decks4.12K decks
18%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
17%inclusion1.20K decks6.87K decks
15%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
17%inclusion725 decks4.29K decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion1.57K decks9.72K decks
-14%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion1.39K decks9.72K decks
-18%synergy
Lethal Scheme
13%inclusion1.28K decks9.72K decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion1.25K decks9.72K decks
-22%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion1.25K decks9.72K decks
-13%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion842 decks6.95K decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion918 decks7.98K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion906 decks7.98K decks
-4%synergy
Unexplained Disappearance
10%inclusion982 decks9.72K decks
10%synergy
Spellgyre
10%inclusion732 decks7.47K decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
9.2%inclusion891 decks9.72K decks
4%synergy
Drag the Canal
9.2%inclusion890 decks9.72K decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.8%inclusion859 decks9.72K decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion844 decks9.72K decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
8.5%inclusion830 decks9.72K decks
-10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.2%inclusion651 decks7.97K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
7.6%inclusion739 decks9.72K decks
-10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.0%inclusion685 decks9.72K decks
-3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.7%inclusion655 decks9.72K decks
4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.5%inclusion632 decks9.72K decks
-12%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
5.5%inclusion532 decks9.72K decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
5.0%inclusion490 decks9.72K decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Notion Rain
66%inclusion6.40K decks9.72K decks
62%synergy
Charnel Serenade
54%inclusion5.22K decks9.72K decks
52%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
51%inclusion4.94K decks9.72K decks
41%synergy
Connive // Concoct
44%inclusion4.25K decks9.72K decks
40%synergy
Buried Alive
34%inclusion3.28K decks9.72K decks
26%synergy
Diresight
31%inclusion2.31K decks7.51K decks
29%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
30%inclusion2.92K decks9.72K decks
28%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion2.29K decks9.72K decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
20%inclusion1.92K decks9.72K decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion1.92K decks9.72K decks
-16%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1.24K decks9.72K decks
-1%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
11%inclusion1.02K decks9.72K decks
1%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion1.01K decks9.72K decks
7%synergy
Start the TARDIS
10%inclusion1K decks9.72K decks
10%synergy
Contingency Plan
8.9%inclusion861 decks9.72K decks
8%synergy
Persist
8.6%inclusion840 decks9.72K decks
5%synergy
Living Death
8.4%inclusion818 decks9.72K decks
4%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.5%inclusion272 decks3.62K decks
-5%synergy
Taigam's Scheming
7.3%inclusion710 decks9.72K decks
7%synergy
Risky Research
7.2%inclusion249 decks3.46K decks
6%synergy
Thought Erasure
6.9%inclusion672 decks9.72K decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.8%inclusion665 decks9.72K decks
-4%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.3%inclusion542 decks8.55K decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.9%inclusion382 decks6.47K decks
-1%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
5.5%inclusion196 decks3.55K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Power Conduit
44%inclusion4.28K decks9.72K decks
43%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
37%inclusion3.63K decks9.72K decks
36%synergy
Candlestick
37%inclusion3.56K decks9.72K decks
35%synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
29%inclusion2.82K decks9.72K decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2.79K decks9.72K decks
4%synergy
Essence Anchor
28%inclusion1.40K decks4.97K decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2.38K decks9.72K decks
-3%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
20%inclusion428 decks2.11K decks
18%synergy
Ransom Note
13%inclusion1.28K decks9.72K decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion806 decks9.72K decks
-5%synergy
Champion's Helm
7.3%inclusion714 decks9.72K decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
7.3%inclusion710 decks9.72K decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.8%inclusion661 decks9.72K decks
3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.1%inclusion592 decks9.72K decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.7%inclusion553 decks9.72K decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Steamboat
5.3%inclusion518 decks9.72K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
58%inclusion5.67K decks9.72K decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion3.81K decks9.72K decks
26%synergy
Gossip's Talent
39%inclusion2.90K decks7.51K decks
36%synergy
Search for Azcanta
38%inclusion3.73K decks9.72K decks
36%synergy
Disinformation Campaign
36%inclusion3.51K decks9.72K decks
35%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
12%inclusion952 decks7.94K decks
9%synergy
Think Tank
10%inclusion962 decks9.72K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.2%inclusion704 decks9.72K decks
-8%synergy
Criminal Past
5.4%inclusion520 decks9.72K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
5.4%inclusion377 decks7.02K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
70%inclusion6.79K decks9.72K decks
31%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
69%inclusion6.71K decks9.72K decks
66%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
61%inclusion5.92K decks9.72K decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion5.31K decks9.72K decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion4.72K decks9.72K decks
12%synergy
Nesting Grounds
48%inclusion4.70K decks9.72K decks
47%synergy
Drownyard Temple
39%inclusion3.80K decks9.72K decks
36%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion2.39K decks9.72K decks
15%synergy
Hostile Desert
16%inclusion1.51K decks9.72K decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1.33K decks9.72K decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion1.16K decks9.72K decks
-7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion961 decks9.72K decks
-10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion944 decks9.72K decks
6%synergy
Restless Reef
9.0%inclusion873 decks9.72K decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.9%inclusion632 decks7.98K decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.1%inclusion590 decks9.72K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion8.92K decks9.72K decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion8.85K decks9.72K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
77%inclusion7.53K decks9.72K decks
19%synergy
Dimir Signet
74%inclusion7.20K decks9.72K decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion4.81K decks9.72K decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion4.41K decks9.72K decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion1.71K decks9.72K decks
-13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion1.58K decks9.72K decks
10%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
16%inclusion1.52K decks9.72K decks
15%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion9.63K decks9.72K decks
3%synergy
Island
99%inclusion9.63K decks9.72K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion9.23K decks9.72K decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
84%inclusion8.20K decks9.72K decks
19%synergy
Tainted Isle
75%inclusion7.26K decks9.72K decks
30%synergy
Choked Estuary
70%inclusion6.82K decks9.72K decks
22%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
67%inclusion6.49K decks9.72K decks
27%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
61%inclusion5.91K decks9.72K decks
22%synergy
Fetid Pools
57%inclusion5.53K decks9.72K decks
40%synergy
River of Tears
48%inclusion4.67K decks9.72K decks
37%synergy
Port of Karfell
48%inclusion4.63K decks9.72K decks
41%synergy
Undercity Sewers
46%inclusion4.44K decks9.72K decks
25%synergy
Myriad Landscape
43%inclusion4.19K decks9.72K decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion4.18K decks9.72K decks
-10%synergy
Watery Grave
39%inclusion3.84K decks9.72K decks
-8%synergy
Hidden Grotto
37%inclusion2.80K decks7.52K decks
35%synergy
Conduit Pylons
36%inclusion3.12K decks8.54K decks
35%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion3.06K decks9.72K decks
-8%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion3.01K decks9.72K decks
-9%synergy
Ash Barrens
28%inclusion2.75K decks9.72K decks
23%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion2.71K decks9.72K decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion2.54K decks9.72K decks
-5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion1.56K decks6.98K decks
-1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
20%inclusion1.92K decks9.72K decks
-5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
19%inclusion1.82K decks9.72K decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion1.74K decks9.72K decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion1.43K decks9.72K decks
-21%synergy
Sinister Hideout
12%inclusion354 decks2.91K decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion918 decks7.98K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion906 decks7.98K decks
-4%synergy
Darkslick Shores
10%inclusion1.01K decks9.72K decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Ruins
10%inclusion954 decks9.72K decks
-5%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
8.9%inclusion866 decks9.72K decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.7%inclusion844 decks9.72K decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.2%inclusion651 decks7.97K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.4%inclusion717 decks9.72K decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.2%inclusion695 decks9.72K decks
-10%synergy
Underground Sea
6.9%inclusion675 decks9.72K decks
-6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.8%inclusion462 decks7.92K decks
-1%synergy
Dismal Backwater
5.8%inclusion566 decks9.72K decks
-10%synergy