Duel Commander Meta - Top Deck Analysis & Daily Updates

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

Data generated at 2026-03-01 02:42.

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.

Murderous Cut

In 10 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 59.

Waterlogged Teachings

In 11 of 16 Decks (★). Synergy: 47.

Noxious Revival

In 8 of 16 Decks (↯). Synergy: 47.

Ponder

In 13 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 16.

Requiting Hex

In 6 of 16 Decks (★). Synergy: 13.

Profane Tutor

In 4 of 16 Decks (↯). Synergy: 11.

Reflecting Pool

In 6 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 10.

Go for the Throat

In 4 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 9.

Unable to Scream

In 1 of 16 Decks (↯). Synergy: -3.

Gitaxian Probe

In 9 of 16 Decks (↯). Synergy: -7.

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

In 2 of 16 Decks (↯). Synergy: -8.

Oko, Thief of Crowns

In 10 of 16 Decks (↯). Synergy: -12.

Sauron's Ransom

In 5 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: -27.

New Cards (2)

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

Wistfulness

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 16.

Deceit

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Core Cards (21)

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.

Thought Lash

In 14 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 84.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries

In 15 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 78.

Snow-Covered Island

In 14 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 63.

Minamo, School at Water's Edge

In 10 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: 56.

Long Goodbye

In 14 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 53.

Demonic Consultation

In 11 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 52.

Damnation

In 10 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 48.

Verdant Catacombs

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 47.

Windswept Heath

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 44.

Marsh Flats

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 44.

Mystic Sanctuary

In 14 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 43.

Flooded Strand

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 42.

Cut Down

In 13 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 40.

Darkslick Shores

In 14 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 39.

Logic Knot

In 8 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 37.

Dreamroot Cascade

In 8 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 37.

Legolas's Quick Reflexes

In 8 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 37.

Baleful Strix

In 12 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 37.

Abhorrent Oculus

In 10 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 35.

Murktide Regent

In 11 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 35.

Cling to Dust

In 14 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 35.

Staples (21)

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

Tainted Pact

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Rakshasa's Bargain

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Preordain

In 14 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 23.

Counterspell

In 15 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 17.

Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student

In 14 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 16.

Mana Leak

In 15 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 14.

Wash Away

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 14.

Lose Focus

In 14 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 13.

Abrupt Decay

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 13.

Brainstorm

In 15 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 13.

Psychic Frog

In 15 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 12.

Stern Scolding

In 13 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 9.

Spell Snare

In 14 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 8.

Snapcaster Mage

In 13 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 7.

Force Spike

In 14 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 6.

Fatal Push

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Remand

In 13 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Demonic Tutor

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Mental Misstep

In 15 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Subtlety

In 13 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 3.

Orcish Bowmasters

In 14 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: -3.

Creatures (55)

Creatures that you will find that are used as filler.

Cosmogoyf

In 7 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 25.

Barrowgoyf

In 12 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 19.

Quantum Riddler

In 4 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 15.

Deathrite Shaman

In 11 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: 13.

Woodfall Primus

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Vaultborn Tyrant

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 9.

Harvester of Misery

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Hornet Queen

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Kiora, the Rising Tide

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Tyrranax Rex

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Koma, World-Eater

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Ardyn, the Usurper

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Colossal Grave-Reaver

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Trench Gorger

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Witherbloom Apprentice

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Opposition Agent

In 8 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 4.

Astral Dragon

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 4.

Marang River Regent // Coil and Catch

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Archon of Cruelty

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 3.

Rune-Scarred Demon

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 3.

Lord of Change

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 3.

Superior Spider-Man

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 3.

Tasigur, the Golden Fang

In 9 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 2.

Valgavoth, Terror Eater

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Street Wraith

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Ancient Adamantoise

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Venser, Shaper Savant

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Leovold, Emissary of Trest

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Titan of Industry

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Alpha Deathclaw

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Titania, Protector of Argoth

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Sin, Spira's Punishment

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Spellskite

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian

In 8 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -3.

Azusa, Lost but Seeking

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Spellseeker

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -4.

Overlord of the Balemurk

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -7.

Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Generous Ent

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -10.

Metamorphosis Fanatic

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -14.

Tishana's Tidebinder

In 4 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -14.

Icetill Explorer

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -19.

Boggart Trawler

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -20.

Dryad Arbor

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -25.

Troll of Khazad-dûm

In 2 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: -26.

Harbinger of the Seas

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -30.

Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -33.

Vendilion Clique

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -33.

Grief

In 3 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -34.

Arbor Elf

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -38.

Endurance

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -43.

Emperor of Bones

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -44.

Birds of Paradise

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -48.

Delighted Halfling

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -61.

Spells (104)

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

Cryptic Command

In 12 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 30.

Intuition

In 10 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: 29.

Toxic Deluge

In 12 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 27.

Mind Twist

In 4 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 20.

Portent

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 18.

Censor

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 18.

Unearth

In 9 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: 18.

Deprive

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 18.

Temporal Trespass

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 18.

Fell the Profane

In 5 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 17.

Tear Asunder

In 3 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 17.

Bloodchief's Thirst

In 4 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 16.

Cremate

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

Serum Visions

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 14.

Fact or Fiction

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 14.

Inquisition of Kozilek

In 12 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 14.

Snuff Out

In 5 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 14.

Exclude

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 13.

Heartless Act

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 12.

Doomsday

In 2 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: 12.

Sheoldred's Edict

In 6 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 12.

Tyrant's Scorn

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 12.

Frantic Search

In 3 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 11.

Gush

In 2 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: 11.

Duress

In 10 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 11.

Assassin's Trophy

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Memory Lapse

In 14 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Tainted Indulgence

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Careful Study

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 9.

Change the Equation

In 6 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 9.

Evasive Action

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Three Steps Ahead

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Flash

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Veil of Summer

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Exhume

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Persist

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Afterlife from the Loam

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Edge of Autumn

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Sultai Charm

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Arcane Denial

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Virtue of Persistence // Locthwain Scorn

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Stitch Together

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Bitter Triumph

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Chain of Smog

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

From the Catacombs

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Culling Ritual

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Chart a Course

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Occult Epiphany

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 4.

Personal Tutor

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Life // Death

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 4.

Bubbling Muck

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Force of Negation

In 11 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 3.

Turnabout

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Show and Tell

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Collective Brutality

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 3.

Pact of Negation

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

High Tide

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Corpse Dance

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Mystical Dispute

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Lively Dirge

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Bone Shards

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Consider

In 4 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 1.

Sink into Stupor

In 11 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 1.

Dark Petition

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 0.

Nexus of Fate

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Smuggler's Surprise

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Unmarked Grave

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -0.

Pile On

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Miscalculation

In 4 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: -0.

Consult the Star Charts

In 10 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: -0.

Temporal Mastery

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Commandeer

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Beseech the Mirror

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -1.

Heritage Reclamation

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Deluge of Doom

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Cabal Ritual

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -1.

Drown in the Loch

In 7 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: -1.

Lethal Scheme

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Mission Briefing

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Tendrils of Agony

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -2.

Rewind

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Yawgmoth's Will

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -2.

Stock Up

In 5 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -2.

Unmask

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -2.

Strategic Betrayal

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Growth Spiral

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Thoughtseize

In 12 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: -3.

Misdirection

In 1 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: -3.

Daze

In 10 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: -5.

Brainsurge

In 6 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: -5.

Planar Genesis

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -6.

Lórien Revealed

In 11 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: -6.

Flare of Denial

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Dread Fugue

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Hymn to Tourach

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -9.

Memory Deluge

In 2 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -10.

Mystic Confluence

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -11.

Spell Pierce

In 2 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -16.

Dismember

In 8 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: -19.

Tale's End

In 8 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: -20.

Stifle

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -21.

Peek

In 1 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: -26.

Crop Rotation

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -31.

Worldly Tutor

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -39.

Artifacts (4)

Artifacts that you will find that are used as filler.

Broodheart Engine

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Palantír of Orthanc

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Nihil Spellbomb

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Wishclaw Talisman

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -1.

Enchantments (18)

Enchantments that you will find that are used as filler

Exploration

In 6 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: 19.

The Meathook Massacre

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 17.

Awaken the Honored Dead

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 16.

Parallax Tide

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 9.

Dress Down

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Abundant Growth

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Ripples of Undeath

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Dance of the Dead

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 3.

Necromancy

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Squandered Resources

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -0.

Mirri's Guile

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Wilderness Reclamation

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -6.

Fire Nation Occupation

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -14.

Sylvan Library

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -16.

Survival of the Fittest

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -23.

Animate Dead

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -32.

Utopia Sprawl

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -50.

Wild Growth

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -56.

Other (3)

Ugin, the Spirit Dragon

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Liliana of the Veil

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Jace, the Mind Sculptor

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -4.

Lands (54)

The Mana Base of the Deck.

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire

In 11 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 35.

Breeding Pool

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Polluted Delta

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Wooded Foothills

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Willowrush Verge

In 15 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Misty Rainforest

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Bloodstained Mire

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Prismatic Vista

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 29.

Sunken Ruins

In 8 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 28.

Forest

In 15 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 28.

Scalding Tarn

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Command Tower

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 27.

Underground River

In 8 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 27.

Multiversal Passage

In 6 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 21.

Mistrise Village

In 12 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: 21.

Hedge Maze

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 19.

Gloomlake Verge

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 19.

Shipwreck Marsh

In 13 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 16.

Field of Ruin

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

Watery Grave

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 15.

Undercity Sewers

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 15.

Island

In 15 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 13.

Demolition Field

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Zagoth Triome

In 3 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: 10.

Swamp

In 15 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 10.

Otawara, Soaring City

In 14 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 9.

Clearwater Pathway

In 5 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 9.

Underground Mortuary

In 13 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 9.

Waterlogged Grove

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Tomb Fortress

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Underground Sea

In 15 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 2.

Overgrown Tomb

In 11 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: 2.

Deathcap Glade

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Creeping Tar Pit

In 6 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Bayou

In 15 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 0.

Tolaria West

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Agna Qel'a

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -1.

Lake of the Dead

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -1.

Yavimaya Hollow

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Boseiju, Who Endures

In 13 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: -3.

Mana Confluence

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -5.

Botanical Sanctum

In 3 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -7.

Snow-Covered Swamp

In 4 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: -7.

Bojuka Bog

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Tropical Island

In 14 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: -8.

Woodland Cemetery

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -8.

Snow-Covered Forest

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -8.

Shifting Woodland

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -8.

Drowned Catacomb

In 9 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -11.

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -12.

Llanowar Wastes

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -19.

Hinterland Harbor

In 2 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -23.

Wastewood Verge

In 3 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -25.

Blooming Marsh

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -28.