Duel Commander Meta - Top Deck Analysis & Daily Updates

Meta since Tarkir: Dragonstorm (has started at 2025-04-04)

Data generated at 2025-06-21 03:07.

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 (36)

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

Ill-Timed Explosion

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 66.

Jace, Vryn's Prodigy

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 66.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 64.

Izzet Charm

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 64.

Prismari Command

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 62.

Jace, the Mind Sculptor

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 60.

Darkslick Shores

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 56.

Cori-Steel Cutter

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 56.

Stormcarved Coast

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 55.

Fiery Islet

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 54.

Waterlogged Teachings

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 54.

Go for the Throat

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 52.

Damnation

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 51.

Bloodchief's Thirst

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Boggart Trawler

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 48.

Collective Brutality

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 44.

Hymn to Tourach

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 44.

Terminate

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 40.

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 40.

Underground River

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 38.

Den of the Bugbear

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Grief

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 17.

Preordain

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 11.

Sulfurous Springs

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 4.

Blackcleave Cliffs

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 2.

Baleful Strix

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -1.

Memory Lapse

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -4.

Thoughtseize

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -5.

Mana Leak

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -6.

Ledger Shredder

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -8.

Misdirection

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -15.

Mana Confluence

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -15.

Bonecrusher Giant // Stomp

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -18.

Intuition

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -31.

Riverpyre Verge

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -56.

Spirebluff Canal

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -57.

Core Cards (28)

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.

Unmarked Grave

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 91.

Skyfire Phoenix

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 90.

Nethergoyf

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 83.

Shivan Reef

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 77.

Dragon's Rage Channeler

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 69.

Bloodtithe Harvester

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 69.

Laelia, the Blade Reforged

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 67.

Headliner Scarlett

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 67.

Anger

In 2 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 66.

Unearth

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 63.

Faithless Looting

In 2 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 62.

Animate Dead

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 62.

Dragonskull Summit

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 61.

Cut Down

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 58.

Emperor of Bones

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 56.

Dismember

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 52.

Verdant Catacombs

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 50.

Ghostfire Slice

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Fable of the Mirror-Breaker

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 47.

Tainted Pact

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 43.

Ponder

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 43.

Misty Rainforest

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 42.

Sulfur Falls

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 39.

Daze

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 38.

Mountain

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 38.

Broadside Bombardiers

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 37.

Expressive Iteration

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 36.

Cling to Dust

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 36.

Staples (13)

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

Galvanic Discharge

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Barrowgoyf

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Detective's Phoenix

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 32.

Pyrogoyf

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 20.

Brainstorm

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 19.

Force Spike

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 17.

Wash Away

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 12.

Psychic Frog

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 11.

Force of Will

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 10.

Fury

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 7.

Fatal Push

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Lightning Bolt

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Demonic Tutor

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Creatures (21)

Creatures that you will find that are used as filler.

Blacklance Paragon

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Cunning Coyote

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 32.

Ral, Monsoon Mage

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 32.

Brazen Borrower // Petty Theft

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 29.

Undead Sprinter

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 28.

Mockingbird

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 28.

Slickshot Show-Off

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 25.

Malcolm, the Eyes

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 24.

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 15.

Metamorphosis Fanatic

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 9.

Loyal Apprentice

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 8.

Fear of Missing Out

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 5.

Reckless Stormseeker

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Snapcaster Mage

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -1.

True-Name Nemesis

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -3.

Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -6.

Chaos Defiler

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -23.

Troll of Khazad-dûm

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -35.

Screaming Nemesis

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -35.

Subtlety

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -41.

Orcish Bowmasters

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -59.

Spells (21)

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

Fiery Confluence

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 27.

Toxic Deluge

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 19.

Lithomantic Barrage

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 16.

Mystical Dispute

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 13.

Fell the Profane

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 9.

Long Goodbye

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 6.

Pyroblast

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 6.

Flame Slash

In 2 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 1.

Spell Pierce

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -2.

Persist

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Bitter Triumph

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -10.

Snuff Out

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -18.

Invert Polarity

In 1 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: -20.

Sink into Stupor

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -23.

Pyrokinesis

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -25.

Force of Negation

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -26.

Stern Scolding

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -32.

Lórien Revealed

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -36.

Spell Snare

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -43.

Mental Misstep

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -54.

Chain Lightning

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -64.

Artifacts (2)

Artifacts that you will find that are used as filler.

Gastal Thrillroller

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 33.

Ghost Vacuum

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 11.

Enchantments (1)

Enchantments that you will find that are used as filler

Unable to Scream

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 15.

Other (1)

Kaito, Bane of Nightmares

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 26.

Lands (29)

The Mana Base of the Deck.

Flooded Strand

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Polluted Delta

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 32.

Drowned Catacomb

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 31.

Wooded Foothills

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 31.

Arid Mesa

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 29.

Arena of Glory

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Island

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 25.

Marsh Flats

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 25.

Swamp

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 24.

Prismatic Vista

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Bloodstained Mire

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Command Tower

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Undercity Sewers

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 20.

Scalding Tarn

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 19.

Watery Grave

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 17.

Raucous Theater

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 15.

Thundering Falls

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 14.

Steam Vents

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 13.

Volcanic Island

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 12.

Blood Crypt

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 10.

Underground Sea

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 8.

Badlands

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 7.

Reflecting Pool

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 4.

Riverglide Pathway

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 2.

Snow-Covered Island

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 2.

Shipwreck Marsh

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -20.

Blazemire Verge

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -33.

Otawara, Soaring City

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -41.

Gloomlake Verge

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -42.