Duel Commander Meta - Top Deck Analysis & Daily Updates

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

Data generated at 2026-02-26 02:42.

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 (13)

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

Clearwater Pathway

In 6 of 12 Decks (↑). Synergy: 28.

Snow-Covered Island

In 6 of 12 Decks (↑). Synergy: 25.

Underground River

In 3 of 12 Decks (↯). Synergy: 2.

Lórien Revealed

In 9 of 12 Decks (★). Synergy: -0.

Abhorrent Oculus

In 3 of 12 Decks (↯). Synergy: -2.

Ponder

In 7 of 12 Decks (↯). Synergy: -7.

Memory Lapse

In 7 of 12 Decks (↯). Synergy: -19.

Snapcaster Mage

In 6 of 12 Decks (↑). Synergy: -25.

Stock Up

In 1 of 12 Decks (↯). Synergy: -26.

Swamp

In 7 of 12 Decks (↯). Synergy: -26.

Tale's End

In 4 of 12 Decks (★). Synergy: -36.

Wash Away

In 6 of 12 Decks (★). Synergy: -37.

Counterspell

In 4 of 12 Decks (★). Synergy: -43.

New Cards (2)

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

Deceit

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 14.

Glen Elendra Guardian

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 4.

Core Cards (56)

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.

Summon: Bahamut

In 12 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 98.

Griselbrand

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 96.

Exhume

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 94.

Dance of the Dead

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 91.

Archon of Cruelty

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 91.

Tainted Indulgence

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 91.

Necromancy

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 90.

Collective Brutality

In 12 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 90.

Lord of Change

In 11 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 88.

Currency Converter

In 11 of 12 Decks (↑). Synergy: 88.

Flash

In 11 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 87.

Hoarding Broodlord

In 11 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 86.

Buried Alive

In 11 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 86.

Persist

In 11 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 86.

Unmarked Grave

In 11 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 85.

Frantic Search

In 11 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 84.

Show and Tell

In 10 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 80.

Sacrifice

In 10 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 79.

Saw in Half

In 10 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 79.

Shallow Grave

In 10 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 78.

Profane Tutor

In 11 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 78.

Bitter Triumph

In 10 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 76.

Cabal Ritual

In 10 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 75.

Tendrils of Agony

In 10 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 75.

Yawgmoth's Will

In 10 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 75.

Corpse Dance

In 9 of 12 Decks (↓). Synergy: 70.

Ebon Stronghold

In 9 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 70.

Superior Spider-Man

In 9 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 66.

Metamorphosis Fanatic

In 11 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 65.

Trench Gorger

In 8 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 65.

Roiling Dragonstorm

In 8 of 12 Decks (↓). Synergy: 64.

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

In 10 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 63.

Careful Study

In 8 of 12 Decks (↯). Synergy: 63.

Lake of the Dead

In 8 of 12 Decks (↯). Synergy: 59.

Chart a Course

In 7 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 57.

Astral Dragon

In 7 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 56.

Valgavoth, Terror Eater

In 7 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 54.

Crystal Vein

In 9 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 53.

Sunken Ruins

In 9 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 53.

Toxic Deluge

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 52.

Intuition

In 10 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 50.

Stifle

In 10 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 49.

City of Traitors

In 8 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 48.

Grief

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 48.

Bone Shards

In 6 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 45.

Darkslick Shores

In 11 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 43.

Flooded Strand

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 42.

Emperor of Bones

In 11 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 41.

Unmask

In 6 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 41.

Sundering Titan

In 5 of 12 Decks (↓). Synergy: 41.

Sphinx of Uthuun

In 5 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 41.

Animate Dead

In 10 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 40.

Inquisition of Kozilek

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 39.

Verdant Catacombs

In 11 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 39.

Rune-Scarred Demon

In 5 of 12 Decks (↑). Synergy: 39.

Marsh Flats

In 11 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 36.

Staples (9)

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

Duress

In 10 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 32.

Daze

In 11 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 24.

Thoughtseize

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 22.

Psychic Frog

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 18.

Dismember

In 10 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 15.

Brainstorm

In 11 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 10.

Demonic Tutor

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Fatal Push

In 11 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: -2.

Mental Misstep

In 10 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: -8.

Creatures (29)

Creatures that you will find that are used as filler.

Phyrexian Devourer

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 16.

Necrotic Ooze

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 16.

Ardyn, the Usurper

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 16.

Walking Ballista

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

Threefold Thunderhulk

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Myojin of Night's Reach

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Bringer of the Last Gift

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Fallaji Archaeologist

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Agent of Treachery

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Harvester of Misery

In 0 of 12 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Ulamog, the Defiler

In 0 of 12 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Phantasmal Image

In 0 of 12 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Ghostly Pilferer

In 0 of 12 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Emrakul, the Promised End

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -0.

Narcomoeba

In 0 of 12 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Marang River Regent // Coil and Catch

In 0 of 12 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Overlord of the Balemurk

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -4.

Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

In 0 of 12 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Boggart Trawler

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -12.

Opposition Agent

In 3 of 12 Decks (↑). Synergy: -20.

Harbinger of the Seas

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -22.

Troll of Khazad-dûm

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -22.

Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -22.

Tishana's Tidebinder

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -31.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -36.

Barrowgoyf

In 2 of 12 Decks (↓). Synergy: -40.

Orcish Bowmasters

In 5 of 12 Decks (↓). Synergy: -48.

Subtlety

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -71.

Spells (49)

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

Snuff Out

In 6 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 33.

Lively Dirge

In 4 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 30.

Pact of Negation

In 4 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 29.

Demonic Counsel

In 3 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 20.

Peek

In 6 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 18.

Deluge of Doom

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

From the Catacombs

In 2 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 15.

Sink into Stupor

In 10 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 15.

Hydroblast

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

Damnation

In 3 of 12 Decks (↑). Synergy: 11.

Living Death

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Thirst for Meaning

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Zuko's Conviction

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Contagion

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Phantom Interference

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Delay

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Arcane Denial

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Bloodchief's Thirst

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Lim-Dûl's Vault

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Blue Elemental Blast

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Massacre

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Occult Epiphany

In 1 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Gitaxian Probe

In 8 of 12 Decks (↯). Synergy: 4.

Force of Despair

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Preordain

In 8 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Incarnation Technique

In 0 of 12 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Dread Fugue

In 1 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: -1.

Cabal Therapy

In 0 of 12 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Remand

In 9 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -2.

Fell the Profane

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -5.

Shadow of Doubt

In 0 of 12 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Hymn to Tourach

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -7.

Consider

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -7.

Siphon Insight

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -8.

Cut Down

In 3 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -17.

Miscalculation

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -17.

Brainsurge

In 3 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -18.

Cling to Dust

In 3 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -27.

Spell Pierce

In 0 of 12 Decks (☠). Synergy: -28.

Cryptic Command

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -29.

Force Spike

In 5 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -40.

Force of Negation

In 3 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: -41.

Sauron's Ransom

In 2 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: -42.

Drown in the Loch

In 0 of 12 Decks (☠). Synergy: -45.

Consult the Star Charts

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -47.

Mana Leak

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -63.

Spell Snare

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -63.

Stern Scolding

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -64.

Lose Focus

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -66.

Artifacts (3)

Artifacts that you will find that are used as filler.

Wishclaw Talisman

In 2 of 12 Decks (↓). Synergy: 9.

Disruptor Flute

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -0.

Palantír of Orthanc

In 0 of 12 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Enchantments (2)

Enchantments that you will find that are used as filler

Ripples of Undeath

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

Recurring Nightmare

In 0 of 12 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Lands (43)

The Mana Base of the Deck.

Shipwreck Marsh

In 12 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 34.

Polluted Delta

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Bloodstained Mire

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Command Tower

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Scalding Tarn

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Sunken Hollow

In 4 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 27.

Drowned Catacomb

In 11 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 24.

Tomb Fortress

In 3 of 12 Decks (↑). Synergy: 23.

Agna Qel'a

In 5 of 12 Decks (↑). Synergy: 22.

Prismatic Vista

In 11 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 20.

Bojuka Bog

In 3 of 12 Decks (↑). Synergy: 18.

Gloomlake Verge

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 18.

Multiversal Passage

In 4 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 17.

Svyelunite Temple

In 2 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 16.

Watery Grave

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 14.

Misty Rainforest

In 10 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: 13.

Undercity Sewers

In 12 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: 13.

Ghost Quarter

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 12.

Snow-Covered Swamp

In 5 of 12 Decks (↑). Synergy: 10.

Minamo, School at Water's Edge

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Castle Vantress

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Path of Ancestry

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Fabled Passage

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Cephalid Coliseum

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Phyrexian Tower

In 5 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Field of Ruin

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Shizo, Death's Storehouse

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 4.

Maze of Ith

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Urza's Cave

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -2.

Mana Confluence

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -3.

Swarmyard

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -3.

Peat Bog

In 0 of 12 Decks (☠). Synergy: -4.

Otawara, Soaring City

In 9 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: -4.

Island

In 9 of 12 Decks (↘). Synergy: -6.

Hall of Storm Giants

In 1 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -9.

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire

In 3 of 12 Decks (↑). Synergy: -9.

Underground Sea

In 9 of 12 Decks (↓). Synergy: -17.

Talon Gates of Madara

In 0 of 12 Decks (☠). Synergy: -18.

Creeping Tar Pit

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -19.

Gemstone Caverns

In 0 of 12 Decks (☠). Synergy: -21.

Mystic Sanctuary

In 2 of 12 Decks (↗). Synergy: -28.

Reflecting Pool

In 0 of 12 Decks (☠). Synergy: -28.

Mistrise Village

In 3 of 12 Decks (→). Synergy: -29.