Duel Commander Meta - Top Deck Analysis & Daily Updates

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

Data generated at 2026-02-22 02:47.

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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.

Ulamog, the Defiler

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 100.

Conduit Pylons

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 100.

Thirst for Identity

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 100.

Thirst for Discovery

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 99.

Mana Confluence

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 89.

Lazotep Quarry

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 78.

Careful Study

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -4.

Show and Tell

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -4.

Exhume

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -6.

Persist

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Unmarked Grave

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Ponder

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -65.

New Cards (1)

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

Requiting Hex

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 28.

Core Cards (65)

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.

Winternight Stories

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 99.

Bringer of the Last Gift

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 99.

Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 99.

Ardyn, the Usurper

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 99.

Ripples of Undeath

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 98.

Chart a Course

In 2 of 2 Decks (↑). Synergy: 98.

Occult Epiphany

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 98.

Agent of Treachery

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 98.

Summon: Bahamut

In 2 of 2 Decks (↑). Synergy: 98.

Roiling Dragonstorm

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 97.

Lord of Change

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 96.

Currency Converter

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 96.

Valgavoth, Terror Eater

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 96.

Three Steps Ahead

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 95.

Corpse Dance

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 95.

Griselbrand

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 95.

Bone Shards

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 95.

Emet-Selch, Unsundered

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 94.

Shallow Grave

In 2 of 2 Decks (↑). Synergy: 94.

Buried Alive

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 93.

Bitter Triumph

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 92.

Frantic Search

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 91.

Dance of the Dead

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 91.

Archon of Cruelty

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 91.

Necromancy

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 90.

River of Tears

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 90.

Collective Brutality

In 2 of 2 Decks (↑). Synergy: 89.

Swarmyard

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 88.

Tainted Indulgence

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 88.

Fell the Profane

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 87.

Agna Qel'a

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 83.

City of Traitors

In 2 of 2 Decks (↑). Synergy: 81.

Sunken Ruins

In 2 of 2 Decks (↑). Synergy: 80.

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 80.

Underground River

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 79.

Clearwater Pathway

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 78.

Gemstone Caverns

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 78.

Snow-Covered Island

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 75.

Metamorphosis Fanatic

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 74.

Abhorrent Oculus

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 73.

Reflecting Pool

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 73.

Intuition

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 67.

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 66.

Phyrexian Tower

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 63.

Animate Dead

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 56.

Darkslick Shores

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 52.

Toxic Deluge

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 52.

The Modern Age

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Port of Karfell

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Restless Reef

In 1 of 2 Decks (↑). Synergy: 50.

Emperor of Bones

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 50.

Virtue of Persistence // Locthwain Scorn

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 49.

Fallaji Archaeologist

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 49.

Verdant Catacombs

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 47.

Grief

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 47.

Ertai Resurrected

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 44.

Marsh Flats

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 44.

Force of Despair

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 44.

Sauron's Ransom

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 43.

Flooded Strand

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 42.

Dread Fugue

In 1 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 40.

Inquisition of Kozilek

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 40.

Unmask

In 1 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 40.

Shipwreck Marsh

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 36.

Dismember

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 35.

Staples (6)

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

Thoughtseize

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 23.

Brainstorm

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 19.

Psychic Frog

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 18.

Mental Misstep

In 2 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 9.

Fatal Push

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Demonic Tutor

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Creatures (33)

Creatures that you will find that are used as filler.

Subtlety

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 22.

Troll of Khazad-dûm

In 1 of 2 Decks (↯). Synergy: 11.

Threefold Thunderhulk

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Sire of Seven Deaths

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Waker of Waves

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Harvester of Misery

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Sheoldred, Whispering One

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Gran-Gran

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Ghostly Pilferer

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Sundering Titan

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Katara, Waterbending Master

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Narcomoeba

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Trench Gorger

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Overlord of the Floodpits

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Astral Dragon

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Marang River Regent // Coil and Catch

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Rune-Scarred Demon

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Hoarding Broodlord

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -6.

Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -8.

Ledger Shredder

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -10.

Quantum Riddler

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -11.

Overlord of the Balemurk

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -12.

Hullbreacher

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -18.

Boggart Trawler

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -20.

Harbinger of the Seas

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -30.

True-Name Nemesis

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -33.

Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -39.

Orcish Bowmasters

In 1 of 2 Decks (↘). Synergy: -41.

Opposition Agent

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -45.

Brazen Borrower // Petty Theft

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -45.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -52.

Barrowgoyf

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -56.

Snapcaster Mage

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -74.

Spells (55)

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

Force of Negation

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 35.

Snuff Out

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 34.

Sink into Stupor

In 2 of 2 Decks (↑). Synergy: 33.

Tale's End

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 31.

Counterspell

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 24.

Memory Lapse

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 23.

Mana Leak

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 21.

Spell Snare

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 21.

Wash Away

In 2 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: 14.

Word of Command

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Cabal Therapy

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Stitch Together

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Essence Flux

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Shoot the Sheriff

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Cling to Dust

In 1 of 2 Decks (★). Synergy: -2.

Sacrifice

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -4.

Lively Dirge

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -4.

Saw in Half

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -4.

Pact of Negation

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Mausoleum Secrets

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Solve the Equation

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Flash

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Demonic Counsel

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Shadow of Doubt

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Malakir Rebirth

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -8.

Flare of Denial

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Cabal Ritual

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Tendrils of Agony

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Yawgmoth's Will

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -10.

Damnation

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -13.

Mental Note

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -13.

Profane Tutor

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -15.

Hymn to Tourach

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -16.

Thought Scour

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -16.

Daze

In 1 of 2 Decks (↑). Synergy: -17.

Consider

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -22.

Memory Deluge

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -22.

Lórien Revealed

In 1 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: -25.

Sheoldred's Edict

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -25.

Mystic Confluence

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -27.

Peek

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -31.

Stock Up

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -32.

Stifle

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -34.

Cut Down

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -41.

Drown in the Loch

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -41.

Cryptic Command

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -43.

Duress

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -52.

Consult the Star Charts

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -62.

Gitaxian Probe

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -62.

Preordain

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -63.

Tainted Pact

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -66.

Stern Scolding

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -72.

Lose Focus

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -74.

Remand

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -75.

Force Spike

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -81.

Artifacts (4)

Artifacts that you will find that are used as filler.

The Soul Stone

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Talisman of Dominance

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Wishclaw Talisman

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -8.

Arcane Signet

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Enchantments (1)

Enchantments that you will find that are used as filler

Recurring Nightmare

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -4.

Other (1)

Liliana of the Veil

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Lands (33)

The Mana Base of the Deck.

Polluted Delta

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Bloodstained Mire

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Misty Rainforest

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Command Tower

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 29.

Prismatic Vista

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 29.

Scalding Tarn

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Otawara, Soaring City

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 22.

Snow-Covered Swamp

In 1 of 2 Decks (↗). Synergy: 20.

Island

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 19.

Gloomlake Verge

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 18.

Swamp

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 16.

Watery Grave

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 14.

Undercity Sewers

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 12.

Underground Sea

In 2 of 2 Decks (→). Synergy: 8.

Geier Reach Sanitarium

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Emergence Zone

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Svyelunite Temple

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Volrath's Stronghold

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Cephalid Coliseum

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Ash Barrens

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Tomb Fortress

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Ebon Stronghold

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -6.

Sunken Hollow

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -6.

Bojuka Bog

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Lake of the Dead

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Hive of the Eye Tyrant

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -12.

Hall of Storm Giants

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -15.

Starting Town

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -15.

Multiversal Passage

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -15.

Drowned Catacomb

In 1 of 2 Decks (↯). Synergy: -16.

Crystal Vein

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -23.

Mystic Sanctuary

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -43.

Mistrise Village

In 0 of 2 Decks (☠). Synergy: -53.