Duel Commander Meta - Top Deck Analysis & Daily Updates

Meta since Avatar: The Last Airbender (has started at 2025-11-14)

Data generated at 2026-01-13 02:42.

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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.

Contamination

In 15 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 91.

Accursed Marauder

In 15 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 79.

Overlord of the Balemurk

In 14 of 16 Decks (★). Synergy: 73.

Dinosaur Egg

In 8 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 48.

Utopia Sprawl

In 16 of 16 Decks (★). Synergy: 42.

Badgermole Cub

In 9 of 16 Decks (★). Synergy: 35.

Phoenix Fleet Airship

In 5 of 16 Decks (★). Synergy: 30.

Chain of Smog

In 5 of 16 Decks (↯). Synergy: 29.

Witherbloom Apprentice

In 5 of 16 Decks (↯). Synergy: 27.

Gilded Goose

In 4 of 16 Decks (↯). Synergy: 21.

Pile On

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Mausoleum Secrets

In 1 of 16 Decks (↯). Synergy: -1.

Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -13.

New Cards (2)

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

Mai, Scornful Striker

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

Ba Sing Se

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -3.

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.

Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 89.

Darkbore Pathway

In 15 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 86.

Haywire Mite

In 15 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 81.

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth

In 15 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 78.

Woodland Cemetery

In 13 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 72.

Twilight Mire

In 12 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 69.

Pendelhaven

In 13 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 69.

Yawgmoth, Thran Physician

In 12 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 68.

Skullclamp

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 66.

Dryad Arbor

In 15 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 66.

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

In 14 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 65.

Unearth

In 16 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 64.

Nurturing Peatland

In 12 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 64.

Elves of Deep Shadow

In 15 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 62.

Wight of the Reliquary

In 15 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 62.

Eternal Witness

In 11 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: 61.

Springheart Nantuko

In 13 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 60.

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire

In 14 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 59.

Elvish Mystic

In 16 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 59.

Llanowar Elves

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 57.

Phyrexian Tower

In 15 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 57.

Endurance

In 16 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 57.

Bloodghast

In 10 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 57.

Urza's Saga

In 15 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 56.

Blooming Marsh

In 14 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 56.

Wastewood Verge

In 15 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 55.

Lethal Scheme

In 9 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: 54.

Aluren

In 9 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 54.

Hive of the Eye Tyrant

In 11 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 54.

Fyndhorn Elves

In 15 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 53.

Shifting Woodland

In 13 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 53.

Fiend Artisan

In 9 of 16 Decks (↯). Synergy: 52.

Birds of Paradise

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 52.

Buried Alive

In 10 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 52.

Acererak the Archlich

In 9 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 52.

Deathcap Glade

In 9 of 16 Decks (↯). Synergy: 52.

Survival of the Fittest

In 12 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 49.

Living Death

In 9 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 49.

Green Sun's Zenith

In 15 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 48.

Verdant Catacombs

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 48.

Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER

In 9 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 48.

Diabolic Intent

In 9 of 16 Decks (↯). Synergy: 47.

Keen-Eyed Curator

In 12 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 47.

Windswept Heath

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 46.

Chthonian Nightmare

In 8 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 45.

Arbor Elf

In 13 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 45.

Llanowar Wastes

In 11 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 44.

Barrowgoyf

In 16 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 43.

Massacre Girl

In 7 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 43.

Metamorphosis Fanatic

In 11 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 42.

Vengevine

In 7 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 42.

Honest Rutstein

In 7 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 41.

Dark Depths

In 7 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: 41.

Thespian's Stage

In 7 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: 41.

Deathrite Shaman

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 41.

Boggart Trawler

In 10 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 40.

Marsh Flats

In 16 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 40.

Chord of Calling

In 8 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 38.

Frenzied Baloth

In 11 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 36.

Delighted Halfling

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 36.

Forest

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 35.

Emperor of Bones

In 14 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 35.

Worldly Tutor

In 14 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 35.

Staples (6)

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

Wild Growth

In 15 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 32.

Thoughtseize

In 15 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 18.

Abrupt Decay

In 14 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 8.

Fatal Push

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Demonic Tutor

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Orcish Bowmasters

In 14 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -2.

Creatures (64)

Creatures that you will find that are used as filler.

Opposition Agent

In 12 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 29.

Boreal Druid

In 6 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 28.

Icetill Explorer

In 8 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 26.

Vampire Hexmage

In 4 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 24.

The Swarmweaver

In 4 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 24.

Old Rutstein

In 4 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 23.

Molt Tender

In 4 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 23.

Invasion of Ikoria

In 4 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 23.

Dark Confidant

In 4 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 21.

Grief

In 12 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 20.

Fierce Empath

In 4 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 18.

Strangleroot Geist

In 3 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 18.

Tarmogoyf

In 4 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 15.

Dauthi Voidwalker

In 6 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 13.

Scavenging Ooze

In 4 of 16 Decks (↯). Synergy: 13.

Surrak, Elusive Hunter

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 13.

Night Clubber

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 12.

Scrapheap Scrounger

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 12.

Elvish Reclaimer

In 5 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Undermountain Adventurer

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 9.

Questing Beast

In 2 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 7.

Rankle, Master of Pranks

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Hex Parasite

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Grim Servant

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

A-Orcish Bowmasters

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Sedgemoor Witch

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Seedship Broodtender

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Exdeath, Void Warlock

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Thragtusk

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Toski, Bearer of Secrets

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Scrapshooter

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Lizard, Connors's Curse

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Glissa Sunslayer

In 1 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 6.

Disruptive Stormbrood // Petty Revenge

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Timeline Culler

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Hexdrinker

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Titan of Industry

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Pawpatch Recruit

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Wall of Roots

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Emrakul, the Promised End

In 2 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Tranquil Frillback

In 1 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 4.

Alpha Deathclaw

In 1 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 4.

Fauna Shaman

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Disciple of Freyalise

In 1 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: 1.

Allosaurus Shepherd

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 1.

Augur of Autumn

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -0.

Basking Broodscale

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Westvale Abbey

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Phyrexian Fleshgorger

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Tower Winder

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Six

In 2 of 16 Decks (↯). Synergy: -1.

Hoarding Broodlord

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -1.

Elvish Spirit Guide

In 3 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -2.

Ouroboroid

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Nethergoyf

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -4.

Umbral Collar Zealot

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -4.

Sylvan Safekeeper

In 2 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: -5.

Tourach, Dread Cantor

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -6.

Troll of Khazad-dûm

In 7 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: -7.

Archon of Cruelty

In 1 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: -7.

Generous Ent

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -9.

Cankerbloom

In 1 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: -11.

Primeval Titan

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -12.

Spells (47)

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

Beseech the Mirror

In 5 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 20.

Flare of Malice

In 6 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 17.

Dismember

In 11 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 17.

Ray of Enfeeblement

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 12.

Demonic Counsel

In 4 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Malevolent Rumble

In 5 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 10.

Force of Despair

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Eldritch Evolution

In 6 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 10.

Mind Twist

In 2 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 9.

Inquisition of Kozilek

In 11 of 16 Decks (↯). Synergy: 9.

Crop Rotation

In 7 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 6.

Long Goodbye

In 5 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: 6.

Sudden Spoiling

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Collective Resistance

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Agadeem's Awakening

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Assassin's Trophy

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Tear Asunder

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 4.

Duress

In 8 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: 4.

Sacrifice

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Lively Dirge

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Toxic Deluge

In 7 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 1.

Nature's Rhythm

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 1.

Saw in Half

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 1.

Dread Return

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Veil of Summer

In 3 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -0.

Murderous Cut

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

From the Catacombs

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Go for the Throat

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -3.

Snuff Out

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -3.

Sheoldred's Edict

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -6.

Bitter Triumph

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -6.

Corpse Dance

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Once Upon a Time

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Cut Down

In 4 of 16 Decks (↑). Synergy: -7.

Culling the Weak

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Shallow Grave

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Fell the Profane

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -10.

Traverse the Ulvenwald

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -10.

Persist

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -11.

Legolas's Quick Reflexes

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -12.

Damnation

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -14.

Yawgmoth's Will

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -14.

Finale of Devastation

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -14.

Cabal Ritual

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -15.

Profane Tutor

In 1 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: -16.

Cling to Dust

In 4 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -29.

Tainted Pact

In 5 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: -33.

Artifacts (11)

Artifacts that you will find that are used as filler.

Smuggler's Copter

In 3 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 16.

Tree of Tales

In 3 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 12.

Disruptor Flute

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Agatha's Soul Cauldron

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

The Soul Stone

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 3.

Vault of Whispers

In 1 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 0.

Ghost Vacuum

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 0.

Stone of Erech

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Shadowspear

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -6.

Nihil Spellbomb

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Birthing Pod

In 2 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -12.

Enchantments (11)

Enchantments that you will find that are used as filler

Animate Dead

In 12 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 23.

Recurring Nightmare

In 4 of 16 Decks (↯). Synergy: 22.

Earthcraft

In 2 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 8.

Nether Void

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Case of the Stashed Skeleton

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Bitterblossom

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

The Meathook Massacre

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Birthing Ritual

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 3.

Pernicious Deed

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Nowhere to Run

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Necromancy

In 1 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: -9.

Other (1)

Liliana of the Veil

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 9.

Lands (36)

The Mana Base of the Deck.

Overgrown Tomb

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 32.

Wooded Foothills

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 32.

Misty Rainforest

In 16 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 31.

Polluted Delta

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Bloodstained Mire

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Lair of the Hydra

In 5 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 27.

Underground Mortuary

In 15 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 26.

Prismatic Vista

In 15 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 23.

Command Tower

In 15 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Talon Gates of Madara

In 6 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 21.

Swamp

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 17.

Bojuka Bog

In 4 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 17.

Snow-Covered Forest

In 6 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 16.

Spymaster's Vault

In 3 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 16.

Boseiju, Who Endures

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 12.

Tainted Wood

In 2 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 12.

Lazotep Quarry

In 5 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Volrath's Stronghold

In 2 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 9.

Vesuva

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Festering Thicket

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Restless Cottage

In 1 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Khalni Garden

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Fountainport

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Vernal Fen

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Mirrex

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 3.

Bayou

In 16 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Snow-Covered Swamp

In 6 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: 1.

Multiversal Passage

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 0.

Horizon of Progress

In 1 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: 0.

Dust Bowl

In 2 of 16 Decks (→). Synergy: -3.

Castle Locthwain

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -4.

Starting Town

In 2 of 16 Decks (↗). Synergy: -4.

Mana Confluence

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -12.

Gemstone Caverns

In 1 of 16 Decks (↓). Synergy: -15.

Crystal Vein

In 0 of 16 Decks (☠). Synergy: -21.

Reflecting Pool

In 1 of 16 Decks (↘). Synergy: -24.