Duel Commander Meta - Top Deck Analysis & Daily Updates

Meta since Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (has started at 2026-02-27)

Data generated at 2026-04-16 02:47.

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 (16)

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

Witness Protection

In 7 of 9 Decks (↑). Synergy: 77.

Stifle

In 9 of 9 Decks (↑). Synergy: 67.

Snap

In 6 of 9 Decks (↯). Synergy: 61.

Sinister Concierge

In 6 of 9 Decks (↑). Synergy: 59.

Hydroblast

In 3 of 9 Decks (★). Synergy: 32.

Aboleth Spawn

In 3 of 9 Decks (↓). Synergy: 30.

War Room

In 3 of 9 Decks (↓). Synergy: 30.

Cryptic Coat

In 2 of 9 Decks (↑). Synergy: 22.

Psionic Blast

In 2 of 9 Decks (↯). Synergy: 21.

Svyelun of Sea and Sky

In 2 of 9 Decks (↓). Synergy: 21.

Mockingbird

In 2 of 9 Decks (↑). Synergy: 20.

Step Through

In 2 of 9 Decks (↑). Synergy: 16.

Talon Gates of Madara

In 3 of 9 Decks (★). Synergy: 12.

Ethereal Forager

In 1 of 9 Decks (↓). Synergy: 11.

Mystical Dispute

In 1 of 9 Decks (↓). Synergy: 8.

Into the Flood Maw

In 1 of 9 Decks (↓). Synergy: 6.

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.

Unable to Scream

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 92.

Fading Hope

In 8 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 86.

Enduring Curiosity

In 8 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 81.

Vedalken Shackles

In 7 of 9 Decks (↓). Synergy: 75.

Winter Moon

In 7 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 71.

Harbinger of the Seas

In 9 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 71.

Archmage's Charm

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 71.

Flare of Denial

In 7 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 70.

Abhorrent Oculus

In 8 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 69.

Murktide Regent

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 67.

Combat Research

In 6 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 66.

Sleep Magic

In 6 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 66.

Fresh Start

In 6 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 65.

Hullbreacher

In 7 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 65.

Disrupting Shoal

In 6 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 65.

Stoic Sphinx

In 6 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 65.

Vendilion Clique

In 9 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 64.

Faerie Mastermind

In 8 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 64.

Brazen Borrower // Petty Theft

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 60.

Miscalculation

In 8 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 59.

Misdirection

In 6 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 59.

True-Name Nemesis

In 8 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 58.

Mystic Sanctuary

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 56.

Vapor Snag

In 5 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 54.

Shadowspear

In 6 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 53.

Spell Pierce

In 7 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 53.

Hall of Storm Giants

In 6 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 52.

Field of Ruin

In 5 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 52.

Three Steps Ahead

In 5 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 51.

Currency Converter

In 5 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 51.

Tishana's Tidebinder

In 8 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 50.

Plumecreed Escort

In 4 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 43.

Hydroelectric Specimen

In 4 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 43.

Treachery

In 4 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 42.

Flooded Strand

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 42.

Logic Knot

In 5 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 42.

Cryptic Command

In 8 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 41.

Jace, the Mind Sculptor

In 4 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 41.

Ghost Vacuum

In 5 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 41.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian

In 8 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 39.

Exclude

In 4 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 36.

Staples (17)

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

Snapcaster Mage

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 32.

Force of Negation

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 31.

Daze

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Tale's End

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Lórien Revealed

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 27.

Stern Scolding

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Counterspell

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Subtlety

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 23.

Spell Snare

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 22.

Mana Leak

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Force Spike

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Brainstorm

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 17.

Wash Away

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 17.

Lose Focus

In 8 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 14.

Memory Lapse

In 8 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 13.

Remand

In 8 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 13.

Mental Misstep

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 11.

Creatures (21)

Creatures that you will find that are used as filler.

Delver of Secrets

In 3 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 33.

Floodpits Drowner

In 3 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Venser, Shaper Savant

In 2 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 22.

Eddymurk Crab

In 2 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 21.

Sleep-Cursed Faerie

In 1 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 11.

Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Phantasmal Shieldback

In 1 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 11.

Dreamtide Whale

In 1 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 11.

Siren Stormtamer

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Volatile Stormdrake

In 1 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 11.

Katara, Waterbending Master

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Gilded Drake

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Phantasmal Image

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Nimble Obstructionist

In 1 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 10.

Glen Elendra Guardian

In 1 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 7.

Spellseeker

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 3.

Quantum Riddler

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Tolarian Terror

In 0 of 9 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Sailors' Bane

In 0 of 9 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Picklock Prankster // Free the Fae

In 0 of 9 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Ledger Shredder

In 0 of 9 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Spells (45)

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

Sink into Stupor

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 34.

Ponder

In 8 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 22.

Slip Out the Back

In 2 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Mystic Confluence

In 5 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 21.

Suspend

In 2 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 19.

Preordain

In 7 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 12.

Prohibit

In 1 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 11.

Arcane Denial

In 1 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 11.

Reins of Power

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Phantom Interference

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Negate

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Lazotep Plating

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Kefnet's Last Word

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Fumble

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Flash Flood

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Escape Detection

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Ensnare

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Commandeer

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Get Out

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Hard Evidence

In 1 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 11.

Blue Elemental Blast

In 1 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 10.

Temporal Trespass

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Gitaxian Probe

In 7 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 10.

Cyclonic Rift

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Exhaustion

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Mission Briefing

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Gush

In 1 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 10.

Repeal

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 9.

Fact or Fiction

In 1 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 8.

Merchant Scroll

In 1 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 8.

Change the Equation

In 4 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 7.

Sea Gate Restoration

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 6.

Glorious Gale

In 1 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 6.

Opt

In 1 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Brainsurge

In 5 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 5.

Consult the Star Charts

In 6 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 4.

Eagle Vision

In 0 of 9 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Defabricate

In 0 of 9 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Peek

In 3 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: -0.

Jwari Disruption

In 0 of 9 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Boomerang

In 0 of 9 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Consider

In 2 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: -3.

Mental Note

In 0 of 9 Decks (☠). Synergy: -15.

Stock Up

In 1 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: -18.

Thought Scour

In 0 of 9 Decks (☠). Synergy: -18.

Artifacts (6)

Artifacts that you will find that are used as filler.

Eriette's Tempting Apple

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Unlicensed Hearse

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 10.

Sapphire Medallion

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 9.

Soul-Guide Lantern

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 8.

Sword of Feast and Famine

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 7.

Waterbending Scroll

In 0 of 9 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Enchantments (8)

Enchantments that you will find that are used as filler

Curious Obsession

In 3 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Urza's Saga

In 6 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Ringing Strike Mastery

In 2 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 22.

Threads of Disloyalty

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Lost in the Maze

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Spreading Seas

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Seal of Removal

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Dress Down

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 2.

Other (1)

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Lands (21)

The Mana Base of the Deck.

Polluted Delta

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 35.

Demolition Field

In 3 of 9 Decks (↑). Synergy: 31.

Scalding Tarn

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Misty Rainforest

In 9 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 29.

Mutavault

In 3 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Agna Qel'a

In 5 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 27.

Mishra's Factory

In 3 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 27.

Cathedral of War

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 11.

Otawara, Soaring City

In 8 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 11.

Secluded Starforge

In 1 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 10.

Island

In 8 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 10.

Riptide Laboratory

In 1 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 9.

Tectonic Edge

In 2 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: 7.

Castle Vantress

In 1 of 9 Decks (↘). Synergy: 5.

Minamo, School at Water's Edge

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 5.

Maze of Ith

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: 0.

Gemstone Caverns

In 2 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: -2.

Command Beacon

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: -3.

Snow-Covered Island

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: -18.

Mistrise Village

In 1 of 9 Decks (↗). Synergy: -43.

Prismatic Vista

In 2 of 9 Decks (→). Synergy: -49.