Duel Commander Meta - Top Deck Analysis & Daily Updates

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

Data generated at 2025-06-21 03:15.

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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.

Cori-Steel Cutter

In 18 of 26 Decks (★). Synergy: 58.

Cryptic Command

In 17 of 26 Decks (↓). Synergy: 29.

Svyelun of Sea and Sky

In 9 of 26 Decks (↯). Synergy: 28.

Third Path Iconoclast

In 7 of 26 Decks (↑). Synergy: 22.

Invert Polarity

In 19 of 26 Decks (↓). Synergy: 20.

Mountain

In 17 of 26 Decks (↓). Synergy: 3.

Stern Scolding

In 17 of 26 Decks (↑). Synergy: 1.

Snow-Covered Island

In 8 of 26 Decks (↑). Synergy: -1.

Tersa Lightshatter

In 6 of 26 Decks (↑). Synergy: -4.

Snow-Covered Mountain

In 9 of 26 Decks (↑). Synergy: -5.

Island

In 18 of 26 Decks (↓). Synergy: -5.

Wild Slash

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Broadside Bombardiers

In 8 of 26 Decks (↑). Synergy: -33.

New Cards (3)

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

Runescale Stormbrood // Chilling Screech

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Cori Mountain Monastery

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Mistrise Village

In 4 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: -15.

Core Cards (41)

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.

Urza's Bauble

In 25 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 91.

Mishra's Bauble

In 25 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 88.

Fiery Islet

In 25 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 83.

Grim Lavamancer

In 24 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 81.

Ledger Shredder

In 22 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 77.

Harbinger of the Seas

In 23 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 76.

Abhorrent Oculus

In 25 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 72.

Burst Lightning

In 21 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 68.

Expressive Iteration

In 25 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 66.

Seal of Fire

In 23 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 66.

Riverglide Pathway

In 25 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 65.

Dragon's Rage Channeler

In 25 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 65.

Clout of the Dominus

In 18 of 26 Decks (↑). Synergy: 65.

Magda, the Hoardmaster

In 18 of 26 Decks (↓). Synergy: 64.

Unholy Heat

In 25 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 63.

Galvanic Blast

In 19 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 63.

Magus of the Moon

In 23 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 60.

Consider

In 19 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 59.

Cascade Bluffs

In 18 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 59.

Den of the Bugbear

In 23 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 55.

Brazen Borrower // Petty Theft

In 24 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 54.

Mystic Sanctuary

In 24 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 52.

Faerie Mastermind

In 22 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 52.

Blood Moon

In 24 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 52.

Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel

In 23 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 49.

Snap

In 15 of 26 Decks (↑). Synergy: 47.

Fire // Ice

In 18 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 47.

Dreadhorde Arcanist

In 13 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 47.

Enduring Curiosity

In 15 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 46.

Preordain

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 44.

Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance

In 26 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 44.

Vendilion Clique

In 20 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 44.

Spirebluff Canal

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 43.

Ghostfire Slice

In 24 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 42.

Misty Rainforest

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 42.

Miscalculation

In 15 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 41.

Floodpits Drowner

In 12 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 40.

Sulfur Falls

In 26 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 39.

Daze

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 38.

True-Name Nemesis

In 19 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 37.

Chain Lightning

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 36.

Staples (18)

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

Gitaxian Probe

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 35.

Snapcaster Mage

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Ponder

In 23 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 31.

Mana Leak

In 25 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 23.

Remand

In 24 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 22.

Subtlety

In 25 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 22.

Counterspell

In 24 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 21.

Brainstorm

In 26 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 19.

Lose Focus

In 23 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 18.

Force Spike

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 17.

Spell Snare

In 24 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 16.

Memory Lapse

In 22 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 14.

Wash Away

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 12.

Pyrogoyf

In 24 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 12.

Mental Misstep

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 12.

Force of Will

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 10.

Fury

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 7.

Lightning Bolt

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Creatures (50)

Creatures that you will find that are used as filler.

Tishana's Tidebinder

In 17 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 33.

Hullbreacher

In 17 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 33.

Mockingbird

In 9 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 29.

Murktide Regent

In 12 of 26 Decks (↓). Synergy: 18.

Young Pyromancer

In 4 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

Sailors' Bane

In 3 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 11.

Sprite Dragon

In 3 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Duelist of the Mind

In 3 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Pinnacle Monk

In 3 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 6.

Bonecrusher Giant // Stomp

In 6 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Fable of the Mirror-Breaker

In 15 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Hearth Elemental // Stoke Genius

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Smirking Spelljacker

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Stormchaser Mage

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Nivmagus Elemental

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Pteramander

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Tolarian Terror

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Fugitive Codebreaker

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Kiora, the Rising Tide

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Magmatic Channeler

In 3 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Volatile Stormdrake

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Soul-Scar Mage

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Detective's Phoenix

In 18 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 1.

Ash Zealot

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Kumano Faces Kakkazan

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 0.

Emberheart Challenger

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -0.

Delver of Secrets

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Horned Loch-Whale // Lagoon Breach

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Spectral Sailor

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Eddymurk Crab

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Ardoz, Cobbler of War

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -1.

Picklock Prankster // Free the Fae

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Hired Claw

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -1.

Gilded Drake

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Siren Stormtamer

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Goblin Guide

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -2.

Monastery Swiftspear

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -2.

Scalding Viper // Steam Clean

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Aboleth Spawn

In 2 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: -3.

Slickshot Show-Off

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -4.

Caves of Chaos Adventurer

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -6.

Zurgo Bellstriker

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -11.

Kellan, Planar Trailblazer

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -16.

Oliphaunt

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -17.

Seasoned Pyromancer

In 2 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: -17.

Screaming Nemesis

In 4 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: -20.

Loyal Apprentice

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -21.

Fear of Missing Out

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -25.

Laelia, the Blade Reforged

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -29.

Inti, Seneschal of the Sun

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -31.

Spells (67)

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

Flame Slash

In 26 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 35.

Galvanic Discharge

In 26 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 33.

Sink into Stupor

In 23 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 33.

Thought Scour

In 9 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 27.

Flame of Anor

In 9 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 26.

Tarfire

In 9 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 19.

Mystical Dispute

In 10 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 18.

Into the Flood Maw

In 6 of 26 Decks (↑). Synergy: 17.

Pyrokinesis

In 19 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 15.

Mental Note

In 4 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 10.

Occult Epiphany

In 4 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Strangle

In 2 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Play with Fire

In 6 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 7.

Mine Collapse

In 3 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Change the Equation

In 3 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 6.

Stifle

In 8 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Shrapnel Blast

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Deep Analysis

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Metallic Rebuke

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Eagle Vision

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Otherworldly Gaze

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Strix Serenade

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Miscast

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Delayed Blast Fireball

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Vapor Snag

In 1 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 2.

Three Steps Ahead

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Electric Revelation

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Snapback

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Gut Shot

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -0.

Phantom Interference

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Faithless Looting

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -0.

Think Twice

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Into the Roil

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Deduce

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Slip Out the Back

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Rush of Inspiration

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Abrade

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Gush

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Light Up the Stage

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -2.

Peek

In 3 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -2.

Sleight of Hand

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -2.

Fading Hope

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Opt

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -3.

Izzet Charm

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Misdirection

In 3 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: -3.

Serum Visions

In 1 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: -3.

Curate

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Shock

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Unsubstantiate

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Repeal

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Logic Knot

In 2 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -6.

Hard Evidence

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -6.

Fiery Confluence

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Flare of Duplication

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -7.

Force of Negation

In 13 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -9.

Lithomantic Barrage

In 2 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: -10.

Flare of Denial

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -10.

Untimely Malfunction

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -10.

Stock Up

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -11.

Archmage's Charm

In 1 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: -14.

Spell Pierce

In 5 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -16.

Mystic Confluence

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -23.

Sundering Eruption

In 2 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: -23.

Pyroblast

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -23.

Tale's End

In 8 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: -27.

Lórien Revealed

In 10 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -31.

Brainsurge

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -31.

Artifacts (5)

Artifacts that you will find that are used as filler.

Aether Spellbomb

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Seat of the Synod

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Great Furnace

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -11.

Shadowspear

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -18.

Ghost Vacuum

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -18.

Enchantments (10)

Enchantments that you will find that are used as filler

Unable to Scream

In 12 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Stormchaser's Talent

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Combat Research

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Rhystic Study

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Curiosity

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Underworld Breach

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -4.

Dress Down

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Treachery

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Urza's Saga

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -34.

Lands (23)

The Mana Base of the Deck.

Flooded Strand

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Polluted Delta

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 32.

Shivan Reef

In 14 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 31.

Wooded Foothills

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 31.

Arid Mesa

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 29.

Stormcarved Coast

In 19 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: 28.

Otawara, Soaring City

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Riverpyre Verge

In 21 of 26 Decks (↑). Synergy: 24.

Bloodstained Mire

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Command Tower

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Scalding Tarn

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 19.

Thundering Falls

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 14.

Prismatic Vista

In 24 of 26 Decks (↘). Synergy: 13.

Steam Vents

In 26 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 13.

Volcanic Island

In 23 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Faerie Conclave

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Frostboil Snarl

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Barbarian Ring

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -4.

Ash Barrens

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -5.

Hall of Storm Giants

In 1 of 26 Decks (→). Synergy: -9.

Castle Vantress

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -11.

Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep

In 0 of 26 Decks (☠). Synergy: -30.

Arena of Glory

In 3 of 26 Decks (↗). Synergy: -60.