Meta since Lorwyn Eclipsed (has started at 2026-01-16)

Data generated at 2026-03-01 02:39.

This is the current alpha version of the Duel Commander meta, and we are actively working on balancing and refining the experience. We encourage all players to share their feedback, insights, and suggestions to help shape the future of the format. Your input is invaluable in creating a fun and competitive environment for everyone!

Top Adds + Top Cuts (38)

Cards that are currently rotating. The Meta is forming and to check what has changed for this Deck, see list below.

Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 93.

Ertai Resurrected

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 59.

Ghost Vacuum

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 52.

Toxic Deluge

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 52.

Go for the Throat

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 51.

Hall of Storm Giants

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 47.

Sunken Ruins

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 45.

Spell Pierce

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 38.

Shipwreck Marsh

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 35.

Creeping Tar Pit

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 31.

Unearth

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 28.

Tishana's Tidebinder

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 28.

Cut Down

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 25.

Mystic Sanctuary

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 23.

Drown in the Loch

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 21.

Opposition Agent

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 21.

Mana Leak

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 21.

Darkslick Shores

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 18.

Emperor of Bones

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 16.

Grief

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 14.

Preordain

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 2.

Icehide Golem

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Memnite

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Urza, Lord High Artificer

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Winter Orb

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Transmute Artifact

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Tale's End

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -3.

Treachery

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -4.

Tangle Wire

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Snapcaster Mage

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -8.

Lórien Revealed

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -8.

Unable to Scream

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Umezawa's Jitte

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Misdirection

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -10.

River of Tears

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -13.

Island

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -14.

Swamp

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -17.

Core Cards (17)

Cards with a high play-rate specifically for this Deck. The Higher the Affinity, the more likelly is only played in this Deck and your opponents may need a specific answer for this card as those are likely required for your decks strategy.

Grim Bauble

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 99.

Urza's Bauble

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 91.

Mishra's Bauble

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 89.

Shadowspear

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 87.

Clearwater Pathway

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 78.

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 66.

Emry, Lurker of the Loch

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 66.

Aether Spellbomb

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 66.

Spellskite

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 64.

Baleful Strix

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 62.

Kaito, Bane of Nightmares

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 61.

Urza's Saga

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 61.

Disruptor Flute

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 58.

Nihil Spellbomb

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 56.

Snuff Out

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 49.

Marsh Flats

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 44.

Flooded Strand

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 42.

Staples (12)

Cards with a high play-rate, you will also find in other decks.

Force of Negation

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 34.

Daze

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Lose Focus

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Counterspell

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 24.

Thoughtseize

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 22.

Spell Snare

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Force Spike

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 19.

Psychic Frog

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 18.

Wash Away

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 14.

Orcish Bowmasters

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 10.

Fatal Push

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Demonic Tutor

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Creatures (24)

Creatures that you will find that are used as filler.

Diversion Unit

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Visage of Dread

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Kiora, the Rising Tide

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Lazav, Wearer of Faces

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Phyrexian Metamorph

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Weeping Angel

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Ty Lee, Chi Blocker

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Hydroelectric Specimen

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 32.

Svyelun of Sea and Sky

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 32.

Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 28.

Enduring Curiosity

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 25.

Brazen Borrower // Petty Theft

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 23.

Nethergoyf

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 18.

Hullbreacher

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 16.

Boggart Trawler

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 13.

Barrowgoyf

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 11.

Abhorrent Oculus

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 6.

Faerie Mastermind

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 6.

Harbinger of the Seas

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 4.

True-Name Nemesis

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 1.

Vendilion Clique

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -0.

Troll of Khazad-dûm

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -5.

Subtlety

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -12.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -19.

Spells (22)

Instants+Sorcery that you will find that are used as filler.

Force of Will

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Thoughtcast

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Shore Up

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Sink into Stupor

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 32.

Magic Damper

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 32.

Mind Twist

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 28.

Bloodchief's Thirst

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 24.

Damnation

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 19.

Fell the Profane

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 19.

Cling to Dust

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 14.

Waterlogged Teachings

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 11.

Inquisition of Kozilek

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 6.

Gitaxian Probe

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 3.

Stifle

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -0.

Long Goodbye

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -1.

Dismember

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -2.

Stern Scolding

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -6.

Memory Lapse

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -11.

Brainstorm

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -14.

Mental Misstep

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -24.

Ponder

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -32.

Remand

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -43.

Artifacts (25)

Artifacts that you will find that are used as filler.

Isochron Scepter

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Chromatic Star

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Apple of Eden, Isu Relic

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Winged Boots

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Lodestone Needle

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Illvoi Light Jammer

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Tithing Blade

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 33.

Tormod's Crypt

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Dragonfire Blade

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Dimir Signet

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Dubious Delicacy

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Pithing Needle

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Executioner's Capsule

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Imposter Mech

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Cryogen Relic

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Moonsnare Prototype

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 32.

Seat of the Synod

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 32.

Lightning Greaves

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 32.

Retrofitter Foundry

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 31.

Talisman of Dominance

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 30.

Vedalken Shackles

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 30.

Arcum's Astrolabe

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 30.

Winter Moon

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 27.

Arcane Signet

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 25.

Springleaf Drum

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 23.

Enchantments (3)

Enchantments that you will find that are used as filler

Night of Souls' Betrayal

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Parallax Tide

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 30.

Animate Dead

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -11.

Other (3)

Ashiok, Dream Render

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 31.

Liliana of the Veil

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 30.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 28.

Lands (20)

The Mana Base of the Deck.

Drowned Catacomb

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Academy Ruins

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Polluted Delta

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Cephalid Coliseum

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 32.

Misty Rainforest

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Prismatic Vista

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 29.

Scalding Tarn

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Command Tower

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 27.

Minamo, School at Water's Edge

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 27.

Castle Vantress

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 26.

Otawara, Soaring City

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 22.

Shizo, Death's Storehouse

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 21.

Gloomlake Verge

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 19.

Watery Grave

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 15.

Undercity Sewers

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 15.

Verdant Catacombs

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 14.

Snow-Covered Island

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 9.

Snow-Covered Swamp

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 2.

Bloodstained Mire

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -4.

Underground Sea

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -25.