Duel Commander Meta - Top Deck Analysis & Daily Updates

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

Data generated at 2025-06-21 03:10.

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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.

Lava Spike

In 34 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 87.

Shock

In 31 of 37 Decks (↑). Synergy: 79.

Forked Bolt

In 30 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 74.

Ranger's Firebrand

In 23 of 37 Decks (↑). Synergy: 59.

Force of Rage

In 21 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 53.

Lithomantic Barrage

In 19 of 37 Decks (↑). Synergy: 34.

Headliner Scarlett

In 21 of 37 Decks (↓). Synergy: 23.

Fugitive Codebreaker

In 7 of 37 Decks (↓). Synergy: 18.

Tersa Lightshatter

In 16 of 37 Decks (★). Synergy: 16.

Chandra, Dressed to Kill

In 4 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 10.

Inti, Seneschal of the Sun

In 9 of 37 Decks (↓). Synergy: -10.

Seasoned Pyromancer

In 5 of 37 Decks (↯). Synergy: -11.

New Cards (3)

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

Channeled Dragonfire

In 2 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Devoted Duelist

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Cori-Steel Cutter

In 5 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Core Cards (63)

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.

Fireblast

In 37 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 94.

Fiery Confluence

In 37 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 93.

Sulfuric Vortex

In 36 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 93.

Slickshot Show-Off

In 37 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 92.

Barbarian Ring

In 37 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 92.

Skullcrack

In 36 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 90.

Ramunap Ruins

In 36 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 90.

Incinerate

In 35 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 89.

Rift Bolt

In 35 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 89.

Skewer the Critics

In 35 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 89.

Lightning Strike

In 34 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 87.

Eidolon of the Great Revel

In 33 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 85.

Razorkin Needlehead

In 34 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 85.

Burst Lightning

In 36 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 84.

Tarfire

In 36 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 81.

Searing Spear

In 31 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 79.

Boltwave

In 31 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 79.

Play with Fire

In 35 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 79.

Goblin Guide

In 31 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 78.

Emberheart Challenger

In 30 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 77.

Robber of the Rich

In 30 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 77.

Mishra's Factory

In 32 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 75.

Light Up the Stage

In 30 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 75.

Loyal Apprentice

In 37 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 75.

Seal of Fire

In 36 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 75.

Rampaging Ferocidon

In 28 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 73.

Feldon, Ronom Excavator

In 36 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 72.

Searing Blaze

In 28 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 72.

Bonecrusher Giant // Stomp

In 33 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 71.

Exquisite Firecraft

In 28 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 71.

Ash Zealot

In 27 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 70.

Grim Lavamancer

In 30 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 69.

Mutavault

In 29 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 69.

Wild Slash

In 28 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 69.

Galvanic Blast

In 29 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 68.

Monastery Swiftspear

In 27 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 67.

Cemetery Gatekeeper

In 27 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 66.

Screaming Nemesis

In 37 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 65.

Incendiary Flow

In 25 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 64.

Den of the Bugbear

In 35 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 61.

Laelia, the Blade Reforged

In 33 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 56.

Magus of the Moon

In 31 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 56.

Sunspine Lynx

In 21 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 53.

Horizon of Progress

In 21 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 52.

Blood Moon

In 34 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 51.

Flare of Duplication

In 23 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 51.

Ghostfire Slice

In 37 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 50.

Mine Collapse

In 20 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 50.

Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep

In 29 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 48.

Dragon's Rage Channeler

In 29 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 47.

Bloodthirsty Adversary

In 17 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 43.

Pinnacle Monk

In 18 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 43.

Reckless Pyrosurfer

In 16 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 41.

Charming Scoundrel

In 16 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 41.

Pyrokinesis

In 36 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 39.

Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance

In 35 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 39.

Searing Blood

In 15 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 38.

Firebolt

In 15 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 38.

Synth Eradicator

In 18 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 37.

Sundering Eruption

In 25 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 37.

Flames of the Blood Hand

In 14 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 36.

Chain Lightning

In 37 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 36.

Arc Trail

In 14 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 35.

Staples (5)

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

Flame Slash

In 35 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 29.

Broadside Bombardiers

In 33 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Pyrogoyf

In 34 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 12.

Fury

In 37 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 7.

Lightning Bolt

In 37 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Creatures (49)

Creatures that you will find that are used as filler.

Earthshaker Khenra

In 12 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 31.

Soul-Scar Mage

In 11 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 27.

Ardoz, Cobbler of War

In 10 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 23.

Bomat Courier

In 10 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Vexing Devil

In 7 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 17.

Star Athlete

In 6 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 16.

Zurgo Bellstriker

In 11 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

Cunning Coyote

In 6 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 15.

Ball Lightning

In 6 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

Hired Claw

In 7 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 14.

Kumano Faces Kakkazan

In 6 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 13.

Detective's Phoenix

In 30 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 13.

Icehide Golem

In 4 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Slicer, Hired Muscle

In 4 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Falkenrath Pit Fighter

In 4 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 9.

Fear of Missing Out

In 14 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 9.

Captain Lannery Storm

In 3 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 7.

Embereth Veteran

In 3 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 7.

Gornog, the Red Reaper

In 3 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 7.

Bloodfeather Phoenix

In 2 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Ahn-Crop Crasher

In 2 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Territorial Hellkite

In 2 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 4.

Norin, Swift Survivalist

In 4 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 4.

Hell's Thunder

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Sawhorn Nemesis

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Stingerback Terror

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Invasion of Regatha

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Reinforced Ronin

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Hellspark Elemental

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Greasewrench Goblin

In 4 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 1.

Stigma Lasher

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Goblin Chainwhirler

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Hazoret, Godseeker

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Viashino Pyromancer

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Reckless Stormseeker

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Mogg Mob

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Phoenix of Ash

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Flametongue Yearling

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Death-Greeter's Champion

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Voldaren Thrillseeker

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Searslicer Goblin

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Amped Raptor

In 2 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: -1.

Phoenix Chick

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Squee, Dubious Monarch

In 3 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: -5.

Caves of Chaos Adventurer

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -6.

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider

In 3 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: -11.

Party Thrasher

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -14.

Simian Spirit Guide

In 2 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: -15.

Fable of the Mirror-Breaker

In 9 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: -29.

Spells (48)

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

Slaying Fire

In 11 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 29.

Flame Rift

In 11 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Monstrous Rage

In 10 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 25.

Roil Eruption

In 7 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 17.

Dead // Gone

In 7 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 17.

Volcanic Hammer

In 6 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

Magma Jet

In 5 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 13.

Kari Zev's Expertise

In 5 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 12.

Wrenn's Resolve

In 4 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 9.

Fire Ambush

In 3 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 7.

Reckless Impulse

In 4 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 7.

Reckless Abandon

In 2 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Shard Volley

In 2 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Fanged Flames

In 2 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 4.

Shatterskull Smashing

In 2 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Char

In 1 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 3.

Carbonize

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Flame Javelin

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Chain of Plasma

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Call In a Professional

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Collateral Damage

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Pillar of Flame

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Landslide

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Wheel of Fortune

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Lava Dart

In 2 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 1.

Risk Factor

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Brute Force

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Sudden Shock

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Grab the Prize

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Chaos Warp

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Strangle

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Claim the Firstborn

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Brimstone Volley

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Molten Rain

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Gut Shot

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: -1.

Abrade

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Jeska's Will

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Spikefield Hazard

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: -2.

Untimely Malfunction

In 2 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: -5.

Pyretic Ritual

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Desperate Ritual

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Seething Song

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Rite of Flame

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Gamble

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Red Elemental Blast

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -14.

Pyroblast

In 1 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: -24.

Unholy Heat

In 3 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: -25.

Galvanic Discharge

In 15 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: -26.

Artifacts (15)

Artifacts that you will find that are used as filler.

Ankh of Mishra

In 8 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Great Furnace

In 8 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 10.

Gastal Thrillroller

In 4 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Smuggler's Copter

In 4 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Urza's Bauble

In 2 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 0.

Mishra's Bauble

In 3 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: -0.

Chainsaw

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Pyrite Spellbomb

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Cursed Mirror

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Unlicensed Hearse

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: -2.

Palantír of Orthanc

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Winter Moon

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -6.

Ghost Vacuum

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: -19.

Shadowspear

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -22.

Skullclamp

In 3 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: -27.

Enchantments (8)

Enchantments that you will find that are used as filler

Fiery Inscription

In 8 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Roiling Vortex

In 7 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 17.

Pyrostatic Pillar

In 2 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Case of the Crimson Pulse

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Wild Wasteland

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Count on Luck

In 1 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 2.

Grim Reaper's Sprint

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Urza's Saga

In 3 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: -30.

Other (1)

Chandra, Torch of Defiance

In 3 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Lands (27)

The Mana Base of the Deck.

Wooded Foothills

In 36 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Arena of Glory

In 36 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Talon Gates of Madara

In 13 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 25.

Castle Embereth

In 10 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 24.

Arid Mesa

In 35 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 24.

Bloodstained Mire

In 36 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 18.

War Room

In 6 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 10.

Scalding Tarn

In 33 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 8.

Desert

In 3 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Prismatic Vista

In 32 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 7.

Mountain

In 24 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 3.

Sunscorched Desert

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Soulstone Sanctuary

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Forgotten Cave

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Blinkmoth Nexus

In 1 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: 1.

Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Abstergo Entertainment

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: -0.

Mishra's Foundry

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

The Grey Havens

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Snow-Covered Mountain

In 14 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: -2.

Scavenger Grounds

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: -3.

Gemstone Caverns

In 5 of 37 Decks (↗). Synergy: -3.

Lazotep Quarry

In 4 of 37 Decks (↘). Synergy: -6.

City of Traitors

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: -8.

Tectonic Edge

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -8.

Fabled Passage

In 0 of 37 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Mines of Moria

In 1 of 37 Decks (→). Synergy: -12.