Duel Commander Meta - Top Deck Analysis & Daily Updates

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

Data generated at 2026-02-24 02:40.

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Top Adds + Top Cuts (14)

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

Thalia, Heretic Cathar

In 5 of 6 Decks (★). Synergy: 68.

Boromir, Warden of the Tower

In 4 of 6 Decks (★). Synergy: 65.

Tajic, Legion's Edge

In 3 of 6 Decks (★). Synergy: 47.

Mines of Moria

In 3 of 6 Decks (↓). Synergy: 45.

Stoneforge Mystic

In 4 of 6 Decks (★). Synergy: 32.

Clifftop Retreat

In 3 of 6 Decks (★). Synergy: 21.

Spider-Punk

In 3 of 6 Decks (↓). Synergy: 21.

Ghost Vacuum

In 2 of 6 Decks (★). Synergy: 19.

Ghostfire Slice

In 4 of 6 Decks (↓). Synergy: 12.

Mana Confluence

In 1 of 6 Decks (↯). Synergy: 5.

Witch Enchanter

In 4 of 6 Decks (↓). Synergy: 4.

Hexing Squelcher

In 2 of 6 Decks (★). Synergy: -5.

Enlightened Tutor

In 2 of 6 Decks (↯). Synergy: -13.

Fiery Confluence

In 0 of 6 Decks (☠). Synergy: -17.

Core Cards (48)

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.

Embercleave

In 6 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 94.

Minas Tirith

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 92.

Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 91.

Loyal Apprentice

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 89.

Flowering of the White Tree

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 87.

Arbaaz Mir

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 83.

Merry, Esquire of Rohan

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 79.

Plaza of Heroes

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 79.

Sunbaked Canyon

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 77.

Tersa Lightshatter

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 77.

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 77.

Adeline, Resplendent Cathar

In 5 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 76.

Laelia, the Blade Reforged

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 76.

Thalia, Guardian of Thraben

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 76.

Hammerheim

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 75.

Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 75.

Screaming Nemesis

In 6 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 73.

Shadowspear

In 5 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 70.

Headliner Scarlett

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 70.

Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 68.

Samwise the Stouthearted

In 5 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 66.

Sundering Eruption

In 6 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 63.

Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 63.

Static Prison

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 62.

Urza's Saga

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 61.

Snow-Covered Mountain

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 60.

Ash, Party Crasher

In 4 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 59.

Feldon, Ronom Excavator

In 4 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 58.

Baird, Argivian Recruiter

In 4 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 57.

Pre-War Formalwear

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 57.

Battlefield Forge

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 57.

Inspiring Vantage

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 53.

Swift Reconfiguration

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 52.

Flagstones of Trokair

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 51.

Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon

In 4 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 51.

Skullclamp

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 50.

Smuggler's Copter

In 3 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 49.

Abstergo Entertainment

In 3 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 47.

Inti, Seneschal of the Sun

In 4 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 47.

Windswept Heath

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 45.

Needleverge Pathway

In 4 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 45.

Sunbillow Verge

In 6 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 43.

Eiganjo Castle

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 42.

Rugged Prairie

In 3 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 40.

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 39.

Arid Mesa

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 39.

Araña, Heart of the Spider

In 3 of 6 Decks (★). Synergy: 37.

Skyclave Apparition

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 36.

Staples (17)

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

Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 34.

Mother of Runes

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Broadside Bombardiers

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 33.

Pyrogoyf

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 27.

Forth Eorlingas!

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 27.

Chain Lightning

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 26.

Pyrokinesis

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 25.

Ajani, Nacatl Pariah

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 25.

Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 23.

Galvanic Discharge

In 5 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 22.

Voice of Victory

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 17.

Parallax Wave

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 12.

Fury

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 9.

Detective's Phoenix

In 5 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 7.

Swords to Plowshares

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Solitude

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: -5.

Lightning Bolt

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: -10.

Creatures (42)

Creatures that you will find that are used as filler.

Kytheon, Hero of Akros

In 2 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 32.

Winota, Joiner of Forces

In 2 of 6 Decks (↑). Synergy: 31.

Squee, Dubious Monarch

In 2 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Zurgo Bellstriker

In 2 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Arabella, Abandoned Doll

In 2 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 30.

Lightning, Army of One

In 2 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Gau, Feral Youth

In 2 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Sanctifier en-Vec

In 3 of 6 Decks (★). Synergy: 22.

Guide of Souls

In 4 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 21.

Spectacular Spider-Man

In 4 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 19.

Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 16.

Amped Raptor

In 1 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 16.

Ainok Strike Leader

In 1 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 16.

Ambrosia Whiteheart

In 1 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 16.

Cathar Commando

In 4 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 16.

Selfless Spirit

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

Norin, Swift Survivalist

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

Ardoz, Cobbler of War

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

Sunspine Lynx

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 14.

Arachne, Psionic Weaver

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 12.

Éowyn, Fearless Knight

In 1 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 12.

Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot

In 1 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 12.

Kellan, Planar Trailblazer

In 1 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 11.

Selfless Savior

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Grand Abolisher

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Loran of the Third Path

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 9.

Giver of Runes

In 3 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 1.

Skrelv, Defector Mite

In 2 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 0.

Lord Jyscal Guado

In 0 of 6 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Flash Thompson, Spider-Fan

In 0 of 6 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Seasoned Dungeoneer

In 1 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: -2.

Zhao, the Moon Slayer

In 0 of 6 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Synth Eradicator

In 0 of 6 Decks (☠). Synergy: -6.

Ocelot Pride

In 3 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: -7.

Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant

In 0 of 6 Decks (☠). Synergy: -10.

Magus of the Moon

In 2 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: -13.

Bonecrusher Giant // Stomp

In 1 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: -14.

Palace Jailer

In 0 of 6 Decks (☠). Synergy: -17.

Esper Sentinel

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: -21.

Containment Priest

In 0 of 6 Decks (☠). Synergy: -24.

Drannith Magistrate

In 1 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: -28.

Fable of the Mirror-Breaker

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: -30.

Spells (17)

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

Flame Slash

In 5 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 31.

Reverent Mantra

In 4 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Galadriel's Dismissal

In 2 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 23.

Boros Charm

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

Red Elemental Blast

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Lithomantic Barrage

In 1 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 11.

Flare of Fortitude

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Pyroblast

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Spectacular Tactics

In 0 of 6 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Deflecting Palm

In 0 of 6 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Gamble

In 0 of 6 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Redirect Lightning

In 0 of 6 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Get Lost

In 0 of 6 Decks (☠). Synergy: -17.

Razorgrass Ambush

In 0 of 6 Decks (☠). Synergy: -33.

Reprieve

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: -34.

Mana Tithe

In 1 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: -47.

Oust

In 0 of 6 Decks (☠). Synergy: -49.

Artifacts (3)

Artifacts that you will find that are used as filler.

Stone of Erech

In 2 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 31.

Cori-Steel Cutter

In 0 of 6 Decks (☠). Synergy: -23.

Portable Hole

In 0 of 6 Decks (☠). Synergy: -33.

Enchantments (4)

Enchantments that you will find that are used as filler

On Thin Ice

In 4 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 26.

Chained to the Rocks

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

Goblin Bombardment

In 2 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 15.

Sheltered by Ghosts

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Lands (23)

The Mana Base of the Deck.

Snow-Covered Plains

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 34.

Gemstone Caverns

In 3 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 29.

Command Tower

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Marsh Flats

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 27.

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Flooded Strand

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 26.

Elegant Parlor

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 25.

Sacred Foundry

In 6 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 24.

Arena of Glory

In 5 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 22.

Starting Town

In 2 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 17.

The Grey Havens

In 1 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 16.

Wooded Foothills

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 14.

Bloodstained Mire

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 13.

Prismatic Vista

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 12.

Scalding Tarn

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 11.

Den of the Bugbear

In 2 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: 10.

Command Beacon

In 1 of 6 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Sundown Pass

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 4.

Multiversal Passage

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: 1.

Daily Bugle Building

In 0 of 6 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Plateau

In 5 of 6 Decks (↘). Synergy: -7.

Plains

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: -33.

Mountain

In 1 of 6 Decks (↗). Synergy: -57.