Duel Commander Meta - Top Deck Analysis & Daily Updates

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

Data generated at 2026-03-01 02:49.

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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.

Static Prison

In 8 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 62.

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary

In 8 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 56.

Soul-Guide Lantern

In 4 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 46.

Kutzil's Flanker

In 4 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 43.

Caves of Chaos Adventurer

In 3 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 35.

Kytheon, Hero of Akros

In 1 of 8 Decks (↯). Synergy: 11.

Hexing Squelcher

In 3 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: -1.

Forked Bolt

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Drannith Magistrate

In 3 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: -8.

Party Thrasher

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -14.

Clifftop Retreat

In 1 of 8 Decks (↯). Synergy: -15.

Bonecrusher Giant // Stomp

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -31.

Spectacular Spider-Man

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -48.

Core Cards (64)

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.

Fanatical Firebrand

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 97.

Gut Shot

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 97.

Mogg Fanatic

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 96.

Hired Claw

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 95.

Grim Lavamancer

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 95.

Play with Fire

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 95.

Galvanic Blast

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 93.

Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 90.

Lava Dart

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 90.

Seal of Fire

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 88.

Tarfire

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 88.

Burst Lightning

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 85.

Bomat Courier

In 7 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 83.

Wild Slash

In 7 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 82.

Goblin Bombardment

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 82.

Scavenger Grounds

In 7 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 81.

Needleverge Pathway

In 8 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 79.

Cori-Steel Cutter

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 78.

Tersa Lightshatter

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 77.

Sunbaked Canyon

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 77.

Laelia, the Blade Reforged

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 77.

Den of the Bugbear

In 8 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 76.

Seasoned Pyromancer

In 7 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 75.

Screaming Nemesis

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 74.

Battlefield Forge

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 74.

Greasewrench Goblin

In 6 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 72.

Dragon's Rage Channeler

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 71.

Inspiring Vantage

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 70.

Synth Eradicator

In 6 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 70.

Razorgrass Ambush

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 67.

Skullclamp

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 67.

Snow-Covered Mountain

In 7 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 65.

Sundering Eruption

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 64.

Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 64.

Esper Sentinel

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 62.

Urza's Saga

In 8 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 61.

Spikefield Hazard

In 5 of 8 Decks (↓). Synergy: 61.

Seasoned Dungeoneer

In 6 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 57.

Magus of the Moon

In 8 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 55.

Enlightened Tutor

In 8 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 54.

Fable of the Mirror-Breaker

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 54.

Swift Reconfiguration

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 52.

Giver of Runes

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 51.

Broadside Bombardiers

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 50.

Cathar Commando

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 49.

Abstergo Entertainment

In 4 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 47.

Spider-Punk

In 6 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 46.

Ghostfire Slice

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 46.

Sunbillow Verge

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 45.

Windswept Heath

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 44.

Marsh Flats

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 44.

Ocelot Pride

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 43.

Chain Lightning

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 42.

Flooded Strand

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 42.

Pyrokinesis

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 42.

Benevolent Bodyguard

In 6 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 40.

Arid Mesa

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 39.

Galvanic Discharge

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 39.

Arena of Glory

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 39.

Snow-Covered Plains

In 7 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 39.

Witch Enchanter

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 38.

Skyclave Apparition

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 36.

End the Festivities

In 3 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 36.

Ghost Vacuum

In 4 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 35.

Staples (11)

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

Mother of Runes

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 34.

Voice of Victory

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 33.

Parallax Wave

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 28.

Forth Eorlingas!

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Pyrogoyf

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 27.

Ajani, Nacatl Pariah

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 24.

Detective's Phoenix

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 24.

Fury

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 9.

Lightning Bolt

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 7.

Swords to Plowshares

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Creatures (19)

Creatures that you will find that are used as filler.

Kellan, Planar Trailblazer

In 3 of 8 Decks (↯). Synergy: 32.

Stadium Headliner

In 2 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 22.

Lion Sash

In 3 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 15.

Guide of Souls

In 4 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Harsh Mentor

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Kumano Faces Kakkazan

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Eidolon of the Great Revel

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Nova Hellkite

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Razorkin Needlehead

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Slickshot Show-Off

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Lightning, Army of One

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -6.

Solitude

In 6 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: -13.

Simian Spirit Guide

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -13.

Headliner Scarlett

In 1 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: -17.

Inti, Seneschal of the Sun

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -20.

Skrelv, Defector Mite

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -33.

Fear of Missing Out

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -35.

Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -68.

Spells (20)

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

Thraben Charm

In 2 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 23.

Lithomantic Barrage

In 2 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 19.

Rip Apart

In 1 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 12.

Untimely Malfunction

In 2 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 9.

Fiery Confluence

In 2 of 8 Decks (↓). Synergy: 9.

Tectonic Hazard

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Arc Trail

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Boros Charm

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Grapeshot

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Incinerate

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Fireblast

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Shatterskull Smashing

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Flare of Duplication

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Red Elemental Blast

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Pyroblast

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -12.

Path to Exile

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -13.

Flame Slash

In 3 of 8 Decks (↯). Synergy: -15.

Orim's Chant

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -15.

Lightning Helix

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -18.

Mana Tithe

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -64.

Artifacts (3)

Artifacts that you will find that are used as filler.

Lightning Greaves

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Great Furnace

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Ancient Den

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -23.

Enchantments (3)

Enchantments that you will find that are used as filler

Roiling Vortex

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Sulfuric Vortex

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

On Thin Ice

In 3 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: -3.

Other (1)

Chandra, Dressed to Kill

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Lands (24)

The Mana Base of the Deck.

Barbarian Ring

In 3 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 32.

Wooded Foothills

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Bloodstained Mire

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Prismatic Vista

In 8 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 29.

Scalding Tarn

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Command Tower

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 27.

Elegant Parlor

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 27.

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 27.

Sacred Foundry

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Starting Town

In 3 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 22.

Sundown Pass

In 2 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 13.

Plateau

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Mishra's Factory

In 1 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Sunscorched Desert

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Ramunap Ruins

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Pit of Offerings

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Mutavault

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -15.

Gemstone Caverns

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -21.

Cori Mountain Monastery

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -25.

Reflecting Pool

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -27.

Plains

In 1 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: -36.

Eiganjo Castle

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -41.

Mountain

In 1 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: -61.