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

Data generated at 2026-03-01 02:47.

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 (12)

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

Ophiomancer

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 100.

Infestation Sage

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 99.

Nested Shambler

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 99.

Strategic Betrayal

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 97.

Marionette Apprentice

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 96.

Bloodghast

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 96.

Winter Moon

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 94.

Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 93.

Nethergoyf

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 85.

Snuff Out

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 83.

Sheoldred's Edict

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 74.

Swamp

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 16.

New Cards (1)

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

Bitterbloom Bearer

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 48.

Core Cards (82)

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.

Warren Soultrader

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 99.

Gravecrawler

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 99.

Forsaken Miner

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 98.

Carrion Feeder

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 97.

Contamination

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 97.

Diabolic Intent

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 93.

Dark Confidant

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 93.

Accursed Marauder

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 81.

Boggart Trawler

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 80.

Flare of Malice

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 77.

Phyrexian Tower

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 64.

Unearth

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 62.

Animate Dead

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 56.

Toxic Deluge

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 52.

Reliquary Tower

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Dreadhorde Invasion

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 50.

Vendetta

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Soul Shatter

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Sothera, the Supervoid

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Snarling Gorehound

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Sinkhole Surveyor

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Reassembling Skeleton

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Phyrexian Arena

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Pawn of Ulamog

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Oubliette

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Nezumi Linkbreaker

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Morbid Opportunist

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Liliana, Heretical Healer

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Grave Pact

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Geralf's Messenger

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Fleshbag Marauder

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Desperate Measures

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Demon's Disciple

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Carrier Thrall

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Braids, Cabal Minion

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Ayara, First of Locthwain

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Phyrexian Altar

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Tragic Slip

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Rankle, Master of Pranks

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Village Rites

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 49.

Scrapheap Scrounger

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 49.

Plaguecrafter

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 49.

Infernal Grasp

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 49.

Great Arashin City

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 49.

Emperor of Bones

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 49.

Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 49.

Stitch Together

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 49.

Timeline Culler

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 49.

Defense Grid

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 49.

Cult Conscript

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 49.

Duress

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 49.

Bitterblossom

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 49.

Jet Medallion

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 49.

Blood Artist

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 48.

The Meathook Massacre

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 48.

Feed the Swarm

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 48.

Viscera Seer

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 48.

Carnival of Souls

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 48.

Grief

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 47.

Spymaster's Vault

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 47.

Shambling Ghast

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 47.

Cabal Coffers

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 46.

Necropotence

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 45.

Recurring Nightmare

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 45.

Culling the Weak

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 45.

Chthonian Nightmare

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 45.

Barrowgoyf

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 44.

Force of Despair

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 43.

Bitter Triumph

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 43.

Bojuka Bog

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 43.

Cabal Ritual

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 42.

Stalactite Stalker

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 42.

Innocent Blood

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 42.

Yawgmoth's Will

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 41.

Yawgmoth, Thran Physician

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 41.

Malakir Rebirth

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 41.

Dread Fugue

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 41.

Tourach, Dread Cantor

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 38.

Command Beacon

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 38.

Umbral Collar Zealot

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 38.

Damnation

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 36.

Staples (5)

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

Dismember

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 31.

Thoughtseize

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 22.

Orcish Bowmasters

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 10.

Fatal Push

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Demonic Tutor

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Creatures (1)

Creatures that you will find that are used as filler.

Dauthi Voidwalker

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 20.

Spells (5)

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

Hymn to Tourach

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 34.

Go for the Throat

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 34.

Long Goodbye

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 16.

Cut Down

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 9.

Inquisition of Kozilek

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: -11.

Artifacts (1)

Artifacts that you will find that are used as filler.

Skullclamp

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 17.

Enchantments (1)

Enchantments that you will find that are used as filler

Urza's Saga

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 11.

Lands (3)

The Mana Base of the Deck.

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Lazotep Quarry

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 28.

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 16.