Duel Commander Meta - Top Deck Analysis & Daily Updates

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

Data generated at 2026-03-01 02:40.

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Top Adds + Top Cuts (12)

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

Cid, Freeflier Pilot

In 56 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 75.

Burrenton Forge-Tender

In 48 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 57.

Tectonic Edge

In 47 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 54.

Recruiter of the Guard

In 55 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 52.

Abandoned Air Temple

In 43 of 66 Decks (★). Synergy: 44.

Remorseful Cleric

In 31 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 41.

Ethersworn Canonist

In 32 of 66 Decks (↓). Synergy: 41.

Winter Moon

In 20 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 24.

Jacked Rabbit

In 17 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 21.

Nesting Bot

In 14 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 19.

Cataclysm

In 20 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

Static Prison

In 28 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

New Cards (2)

New Cards from the latest set. You never saw them before but you could consider tinkering with them.

Kinscaer Sentry

In 3 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Rhys, the Evermore

In 2 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -3.

Core Cards (57)

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.

Masterwork of Ingenuity

In 65 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 94.

Sword of Feast and Famine

In 63 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 91.

Umezawa's Jitte

In 66 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 91.

Sigarda's Aid

In 66 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 89.

Sword of Fire and Ice

In 61 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 88.

Puresteel Paladin

In 65 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 87.

Jolted Awake

In 66 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 85.

Helitrooper

In 63 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 85.

Springleaf Drum

In 59 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 79.

Lion Sash

In 66 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 77.

Tithe Taker

In 59 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 74.

Lay Down Arms

In 52 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 69.

Castle Ardenvale

In 54 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 69.

Ancient Den

In 60 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 68.

Gemstone Caverns

In 58 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 67.

Portable Hole

In 66 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 67.

Skullclamp

In 66 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 67.

Stoneforge Mystic

In 66 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 65.

Benevolent Bodyguard

In 65 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 63.

Skrelv, Defector Mite

In 63 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 63.

Esper Sentinel

In 66 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 62.

Ranger-Captain of Eos

In 62 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 62.

City of Traitors

In 53 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 61.

Extraction Specialist

In 47 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 61.

Urza's Saga

In 66 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 61.

Shadowspear

In 48 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 60.

Crystal Vein

In 53 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 59.

Helping Hand

In 47 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 58.

Pre-War Formalwear

In 66 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 57.

Dust Bowl

In 50 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 56.

Sanctifier en-Vec

In 54 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 54.

March of Otherworldly Light

In 55 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 54.

Drannith Magistrate

In 65 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 53.

Reverent Mantra

In 61 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 52.

Giver of Runes

In 66 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 51.

Eiganjo Castle

In 60 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 50.

Guide of Souls

In 63 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 50.

Glimmer Lens

In 46 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 50.

Archon of Emeria

In 37 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 49.

On Thin Ice

In 59 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 48.

Anointed Peacekeeper

In 42 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 47.

Mirrex

In 32 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 45.

Snow-Covered Plains

In 62 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 45.

Path to Exile

In 38 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 44.

Flickerwisp

In 40 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 40.

Cathar Commando

In 60 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 40.

Oust

In 58 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 40.

Swift Reconfiguration

In 57 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 38.

Thalia, Heretic Cathar

In 35 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 38.

Elite Spellbinder

In 40 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 38.

Aven Interrupter

In 33 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 38.

Seam Rip

In 44 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 38.

Ocelot Pride

In 62 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 37.

Flare of Fortitude

In 30 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 37.

Witch Enchanter

In 65 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 37.

Skyclave Apparition

In 66 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 36.

Lavaspur Boots

In 27 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 35.

Staples (6)

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

Mother of Runes

In 66 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 34.

Voice of Victory

In 66 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd

In 65 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 31.

Parallax Wave

In 66 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Solitude

In 66 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 12.

Swords to Plowshares

In 66 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Creatures (50)

Creatures that you will find that are used as filler.

Sunpearl Kirin

In 24 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 32.

Spectacular Spider-Man

In 49 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 27.

Thalia, Guardian of Thraben

In 32 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 25.

Restoration Angel

In 20 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 21.

Hunted Witness

In 15 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 20.

Frodo, Determined Hero

In 15 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 20.

Indebted Spirit

In 14 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 19.

Doomed Traveler

In 11 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 15.

Garrison Cat

In 8 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 11.

Crawling Chorus

In 7 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 9.

Loran of the Third Path

In 10 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 8.

Aven Mindcensor

In 5 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Nurturing Pixie

In 4 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Selfless Savior

In 6 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Gingerbrute

In 2 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Kor Outfitter

In 2 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Kemba, Kha Enduring

In 2 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Grand Abolisher

In 6 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Kor Duelist

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Etched Champion

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Memnite

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Mirran Crusader

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Knight of the White Orchid

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Alseid of Life's Bounty

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Arachne, Psionic Weaver

In 3 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Ranger of Eos

In 5 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 0.

Selfless Spirit

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -0.

Auriok Champion

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -0.

Basri, Tomorrow's Champion

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Student of Warfare

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Isamaru, Hound of Konda

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Dauntless Bodyguard

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Delney, Streetwise Lookout

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Rinoa, Angel Wing

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Leonin Arbiter

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

White Orchid Phantom

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -0.

The Duke, Rebel Sentry

In 6 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: -1.

Vigilant Martyr

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Oswald Fiddlebender

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Kytheon, Hero of Akros

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Kutzil's Flanker

In 3 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -2.

Archivist of Oghma

In 2 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -2.

Summon: Yojimbo

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -3.

Adeline, Resplendent Cathar

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -6.

Samwise the Stouthearted

In 4 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -11.

Steel Seraph

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -14.

Seasoned Dungeoneer

In 2 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -15.

Palace Jailer

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -16.

Containment Priest

In 3 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -19.

Spells (35)

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

Razorgrass Ambush

In 37 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 23.

Armageddon

In 19 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 23.

Ravages of War

In 16 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 20.

Unexpectedly Absent

In 16 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 14.

Shining Shoal

In 14 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 14.

Surge of Salvation

In 11 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 10.

Parting Gust

In 5 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Recommission

In 4 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Dispatch

In 4 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Lost to Legend

In 2 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Cloudshift

In 2 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Ishgard, the Holy See // Faith & Grief

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Sejiri Shelter

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Call a Surprise Witness

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Steelshaper's Gift

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Open the Armory

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Thraben Charm

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -0.

Ephemerate

In 16 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: -0.

Exorcise

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Enlightened Tutor

In 30 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: -0.

Avatar's Wrath

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Council's Judgment

In 2 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -1.

Silence

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -1.

Dewdrop Cure

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Raise the Past

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Emeria's Call

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Fateful Absence

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Split Up

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Sevinne's Reclamation

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Orim's Chant

In 5 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -7.

Galadriel's Dismissal

In 2 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: -8.

Get Lost

In 5 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -10.

Tithe

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -14.

Mana Tithe

In 33 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: -14.

Reprieve

In 8 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -39.

Artifacts (17)

Artifacts that you will find that are used as filler.

Tangle Wire

In 14 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 16.

Sword of War and Peace

In 11 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 16.

Mandibular Kite

In 6 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Disruptor Flute

In 10 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Hand of Vecna

In 4 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Colossus Hammer

In 4 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Darksteel Citadel

In 4 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Aether Vial

In 4 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Ghost Vacuum

In 12 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Stone of Erech

In 3 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Sword of Light and Shadow

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Sword of Truth and Justice

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Lost Jitte

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Commander's Plate

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Unlicensed Hearse

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -0.

Relic of Progenitus

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Soul-Guide Lantern

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -3.

Enchantments (12)

Enchantments that you will find that are used as filler

Forge Anew

In 9 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 12.

Hardlight Containment

In 4 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Touch the Spirit Realm

In 3 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Nevermore

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Airbender Ascension

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Banish to Another Universe

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Authority of the Consuls

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Journey to Nowhere

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Curse of Silence

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -3.

Flowering of the White Tree

In 6 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: -4.

Sheltered by Ghosts

In 2 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -6.

Ossification

In 5 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -9.

Other (1)

The Wandering Emperor

In 2 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -15.

Lands (32)

The Mana Base of the Deck.

Talon Gates of Madara

In 29 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire

In 63 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 22.

Flagstones of Trokair

In 36 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 21.

Command Beacon

In 13 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: 8.

Cave of the Frost Dragon

In 5 of 66 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Secluded Starforge

In 3 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Blinkmoth Nexus

In 4 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Abstergo Entertainment

In 4 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Demolition Field

In 3 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Mishra's Factory

In 6 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Monumental Henge

In 2 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Inkmoth Nexus

In 3 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Fountainport

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: 0.

Frostwalk Bastion

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

The Mycosynth Gardens

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Mutavault

In 3 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -1.

Field of Ruin

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -2.

Plaza of Heroes

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -3.

War Room

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -4.

Rishadan Port

In 6 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -4.

Scavenger Grounds

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -4.

Urza's Cave

In 3 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -5.

Temple of the False God

In 3 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -6.

Horizon of Progress

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Minas Tirith

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -8.

Lazotep Quarry

In 6 of 66 Decks (↘). Synergy: -13.

Plains

In 5 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -41.

Windswept Heath

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -56.

Marsh Flats

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -56.

Flooded Strand

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -58.

Arid Mesa

In 0 of 66 Decks (☠). Synergy: -61.

Command Tower

In 1 of 66 Decks (→). Synergy: -71.