Duel Commander Meta - Top Deck Analysis & Daily Updates

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

Data generated at 2026-01-15 02:48.

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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.

Ardyn, the Usurper

In 12 of 14 Decks (★). Synergy: 83.

Emet-Selch, Unsundered

In 8 of 14 Decks (★). Synergy: 50.

Lord of Change

In 7 of 14 Decks (↯). Synergy: 46.

Agna Qel'a

In 7 of 14 Decks (★). Synergy: 41.

River of Tears

In 6 of 14 Decks (★). Synergy: 39.

Sacrifice

In 6 of 14 Decks (↯). Synergy: 39.

Roiling Dragonstorm

In 6 of 14 Decks (↯). Synergy: 38.

Tendrils of Agony

In 6 of 14 Decks (↯). Synergy: 30.

Yawgmoth's Will

In 6 of 14 Decks (↯). Synergy: 29.

Demonic Counsel

In 6 of 14 Decks (↯). Synergy: 29.

Snow-Covered Island

In 6 of 14 Decks (★). Synergy: 21.

Mental Note

In 2 of 14 Decks (↯). Synergy: 8.

Snow-Covered Swamp

In 6 of 14 Decks (★). Synergy: 7.

New Cards (4)

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

Day of Black Sun

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Gran-Gran

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Katara, Waterbending Master

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -27.

Core Cards (51)

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.

Valgavoth, Terror Eater

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 93.

Careful Study

In 13 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 87.

Archon of Cruelty

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 86.

Griselbrand

In 13 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 85.

Bone Shards

In 13 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 85.

Necromancy

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 85.

Exhume

In 13 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 83.

Occult Epiphany

In 12 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 82.

Frantic Search

In 13 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 80.

Bitter Triumph

In 13 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 80.

Show and Tell

In 12 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 79.

Dance of the Dead

In 13 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 79.

Chart a Course

In 11 of 14 Decks (↓). Synergy: 76.

Buried Alive

In 12 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 75.

Persist

In 12 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 74.

Unmarked Grave

In 12 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 74.

Tainted Indulgence

In 12 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 72.

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

In 13 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 70.

Underground River

In 12 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 70.

Shallow Grave

In 11 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 69.

Summon: Bahamut

In 10 of 14 Decks (↓). Synergy: 68.

Metamorphosis Fanatic

In 13 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 66.

Collective Brutality

In 11 of 14 Decks (↓). Synergy: 66.

Rune-Scarred Demon

In 9 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 62.

Intuition

In 13 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 61.

City of Traitors

In 11 of 14 Decks (↓). Synergy: 59.

Saw in Half

In 9 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 59.

Hoarding Broodlord

In 9 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 57.

Toxic Deluge

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 57.

Sunken Ruins

In 11 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 56.

Darkslick Shores

In 13 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 56.

Flash

In 8 of 14 Decks (↯). Synergy: 49.

Verdant Catacombs

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 48.

Animate Dead

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 48.

Ebon Stronghold

In 8 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 46.

Drowned Catacomb

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 45.

Grief

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 45.

Crystal Vein

In 9 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 43.

Lake of the Dead

In 8 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 43.

Corpse Dance

In 7 of 14 Decks (↓). Synergy: 43.

Troll of Khazad-dûm

In 13 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 42.

Ripples of Undeath

In 6 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 41.

Trench Gorger

In 6 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 41.

Shipwreck Marsh

In 13 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 40.

Flooded Strand

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 40.

Emperor of Bones

In 13 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 40.

Cabal Ritual

In 7 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 36.

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire

In 9 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 36.

Dread Fugue

In 7 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 36.

Profane Tutor

In 8 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 35.

Clearwater Pathway

In 7 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 35.

Staples (6)

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

Ponder

In 12 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 24.

Thoughtseize

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 24.

Psychic Frog

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 17.

Brainstorm

In 13 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 11.

Fatal Push

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Demonic Tutor

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 2.

Creatures (45)

Creatures that you will find that are used as filler.

Bringer of the Last Gift

In 5 of 14 Decks (★). Synergy: 35.

Narcomoeba

In 5 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 35.

Agent of Treachery

In 5 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 33.

Astral Dragon

In 4 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 25.

Jace, Vryn's Prodigy

In 3 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 21.

Sundering Titan

In 3 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Harvester of Misery

In 3 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 20.

Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

In 4 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 14.

Overlord of the Floodpits

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 12.

Threefold Thunderhulk

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Ancient Silver Dragon

In 1 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 7.

Waker of Waves

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Sphinx of the Final Word

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Kederekt Leviathan

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Champion of Wits

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Arcane Artisan

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Sheoldred, Whispering One

In 1 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 7.

Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre

In 1 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 7.

Sire of Seven Deaths

In 1 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 7.

Ghostly Pilferer

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Evangel of Synthesis

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Rona, Herald of Invasion

In 1 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 7.

Massacre Wurm

In 1 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 7.

Overlord of the Balemurk

In 3 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 7.

Quantum Riddler

In 3 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 6.

Marang River Regent // Coil and Catch

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Ledger Shredder

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 3.

Ertai Resurrected

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 0.

Sphinx of Uthuun

In 0 of 14 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Fallaji Archaeologist

In 0 of 14 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Emrakul, the Promised End

In 0 of 14 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel

In 4 of 14 Decks (↑). Synergy: -12.

Hullbreacher

In 1 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: -12.

Abhorrent Oculus

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -12.

True-Name Nemesis

In 3 of 14 Decks (↑). Synergy: -13.

Boggart Trawler

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -16.

Barrowgoyf

In 5 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: -21.

Harbinger of the Seas

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -22.

Opposition Agent

In 2 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: -32.

Orcish Bowmasters

In 8 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -32.

Tishana's Tidebinder

In 0 of 14 Decks (☠). Synergy: -37.

Brazen Borrower // Petty Theft

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -37.

Snapcaster Mage

In 3 of 14 Decks (↑). Synergy: -45.

Subtlety

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -58.

Spells (61)

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

Cabal Therapy

In 5 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 33.

Pact of Negation

In 5 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 28.

Inquisition of Kozilek

In 12 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 26.

Duress

In 10 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 25.

Lively Dirge

In 4 of 14 Decks (↑). Synergy: 23.

Unmask

In 5 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 22.

Sink into Stupor

In 11 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 17.

Stock Up

In 6 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 15.

Damnation

In 4 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 15.

Word of Command

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 14.

Thought Scour

In 3 of 14 Decks (↓). Synergy: 13.

Gitaxian Probe

In 10 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 11.

Shadow of Doubt

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Peek

In 5 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 10.

Three Steps Ahead

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 9.

Start the TARDIS

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Ray of Erasure

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Zombify

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Cruel Tutor

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Dihada's Ploy

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Winternight Stories

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Shoot the Sheriff

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Stitch Together

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Essence Flux

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Consider

In 3 of 14 Decks (↓). Synergy: 5.

Stifle

In 5 of 14 Decks (★). Synergy: 4.

Mental Misstep

In 13 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Solve the Equation

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 1.

Mausoleum Secrets

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 0.

Incarnation Technique

In 0 of 14 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Preordain

In 8 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: -1.

Snuff Out

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -1.

Malakir Rebirth

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -2.

From the Catacombs

In 0 of 14 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Hymn to Tourach

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -3.

Flare of Denial

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -3.

Sheoldred's Edict

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -4.

Memory Deluge

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -7.

Fell the Profane

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -9.

Mystic Confluence

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -12.

Cut Down

In 2 of 14 Decks (↓). Synergy: -18.

Sauron's Ransom

In 3 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: -20.

Tainted Pact

In 6 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -22.

Consult the Star Charts

In 4 of 14 Decks (↑). Synergy: -26.

Cryptic Command

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -27.

Memory Lapse

In 6 of 14 Decks (★). Synergy: -28.

Dismember

In 3 of 14 Decks (↑). Synergy: -31.

Lórien Revealed

In 5 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -32.

Tale's End

In 4 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: -34.

Drown in the Loch

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -35.

Daze

In 3 of 14 Decks (↑). Synergy: -38.

Force Spike

In 5 of 14 Decks (↑). Synergy: -42.

Counterspell

In 4 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: -42.

Force of Negation

In 2 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: -42.

Wash Away

In 5 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -46.

Stern Scolding

In 3 of 14 Decks (↑). Synergy: -47.

Cling to Dust

In 1 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: -47.

Spell Snare

In 3 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -51.

Mana Leak

In 2 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: -58.

Remand

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -59.

Lose Focus

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -63.

Artifacts (6)

Artifacts that you will find that are used as filler.

Currency Converter

In 5 of 14 Decks (↑). Synergy: 31.

The Soul Stone

In 2 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 11.

Wishclaw Talisman

In 3 of 14 Decks (↓). Synergy: 6.

Arcane Signet

In 2 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Talisman of Dominance

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 1.

Palantír of Orthanc

In 0 of 14 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Enchantments (1)

Enchantments that you will find that are used as filler

Recurring Nightmare

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 4.

Other (1)

Liliana of the Veil

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 4.

Lands (39)

The Mana Base of the Deck.

Svyelunite Temple

In 5 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 34.

Marsh Flats

In 13 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 33.

Gloomlake Verge

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 31.

Misty Rainforest

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 31.

Polluted Delta

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Bloodstained Mire

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Prismatic Vista

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 29.

Otawara, Soaring City

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 29.

Command Tower

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 27.

Mistrise Village

In 10 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 27.

Island

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Scalding Tarn

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 25.

Restless Reef

In 3 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 20.

Undercity Sewers

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 19.

Watery Grave

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 18.

Swamp

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 17.

Multiversal Passage

In 4 of 14 Decks (↑). Synergy: 16.

Port of Karfell

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 14.

Cephalid Coliseum

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 13.

Tainted Isle

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 13.

Starting Town

In 4 of 14 Decks (↑). Synergy: 12.

Hall of Storm Giants

In 3 of 14 Decks (↑). Synergy: 11.

Volrath's Stronghold

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Tomb Fortress

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Underground Sea

In 14 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: 8.

Geier Reach Sanitarium

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Emergence Zone

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Bojuka Bog

In 2 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: 6.

Darkwater Catacombs

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Ash Barrens

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: 4.

Sunken Hollow

In 1 of 14 Decks (↘). Synergy: -1.

Reflecting Pool

In 4 of 14 Decks (→). Synergy: -2.

Swarmyard

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -3.

Gemstone Caverns

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -7.

Hive of the Eye Tyrant

In 1 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -8.

Mana Confluence

In 0 of 14 Decks (☠). Synergy: -12.

Creeping Tar Pit

In 0 of 14 Decks (☠). Synergy: -18.

Mystic Sanctuary

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -20.

Phyrexian Tower

In 2 of 14 Decks (↗). Synergy: -22.