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 02:48.

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 (46)

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

Helping Hand

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 86.

Spell Pierce

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 75.

Stifle

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 67.

Faerie Vandal

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 66.

Defabricate

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 66.

Spectrum Sentinel

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 66.

Annex Sentry

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 66.

Wall of Omens

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 66.

Crystal Barricade

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 66.

Hide on the Ceiling

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 66.

Riptide Gearhulk

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 66.

Gold-Forged Thopteryx

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 66.

Deputy of Detention

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 66.

Trinket Mage

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 66.

Fateful Absence

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 66.

Psionic Blast

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 66.

Phantasmal Image

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 66.

Winter Orb

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 65.

Spider-Sense

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 65.

Azorius Chancery

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 65.

High Market

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 65.

Aether Spellbomb

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 64.

Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 63.

Celestial Colonnade

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 61.

Minamo, School at Water's Edge

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 60.

Misdirection

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 59.

Shadowspear

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 53.

Enlightened Tutor

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 48.

Lion Sash

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 46.

Supreme Verdict

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 42.

Reflecting Pool

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 40.

Portable Hole

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 35.

Recruiter of the Guard

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 35.

Urza's Saga

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 28.

Plains

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 25.

Kitsa, Otterball Elite

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Hard Evidence

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Glen Elendra Guardian

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -4.

Hengegate Pathway

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -10.

Island

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -12.

Mystic Gate

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -20.

Reprieve

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -47.

No More Lies

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -52.

Counterspell

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -74.

Lose Focus

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -75.

Remand

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -76.

Core Cards (35)

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.

Essence Flux

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 99.

Aboleth Spawn

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 97.

Restoration Angel

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 94.

Flare of Denial

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 93.

Dennick, Pious Apprentice

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 91.

Spell Queller

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 88.

Ghost Vacuum

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 85.

Ephemerate

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 74.

Snow-Covered Island

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 71.

Seachrome Coast

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 70.

Aang, Swift Savior

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 67.

Armored Armadillo

In 2 of 3 Decks (↗). Synergy: 66.

Hydroelectric Specimen

In 2 of 3 Decks (↗). Synergy: 65.

Flagstones of Trokair

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 65.

Riptide Laboratory

In 2 of 3 Decks (↗). Synergy: 65.

Moonsnare Prototype

In 2 of 3 Decks (↗). Synergy: 65.

Nimbus Maze

In 2 of 3 Decks (↗). Synergy: 62.

Pre-War Formalwear

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 58.

Deserted Beach

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 58.

Glacial Fortress

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 54.

Giver of Runes

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 52.

Guide of Souls

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 51.

Drannith Magistrate

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 50.

Dust Bowl

In 2 of 3 Decks (↗). Synergy: 47.

Marsh Flats

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 46.

Windswept Heath

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 45.

Floodfarm Verge

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 44.

Adarkar Wastes

In 2 of 3 Decks (↗). Synergy: 43.

Flooded Strand

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 42.

Arid Mesa

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 39.

Mana Tithe

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 39.

Skyclave Apparition

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 38.

Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 38.

Mother of Runes

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 37.

Meticulous Archive

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 35.

Staples (10)

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

Voice of Victory

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 31.

Parallax Wave

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Stern Scolding

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Subtlety

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 23.

Teferi, Time Raveler

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Force Spike

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Wash Away

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 17.

Solitude

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 16.

Mental Misstep

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 11.

Swords to Plowshares

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 3.

Creatures (24)

Creatures that you will find that are used as filler.

Loch Mare

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: 33.

Katara, Waterbending Master

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Azure Beastbinder

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: 33.

Stoneforge Mystic

In 2 of 3 Decks (↗). Synergy: 33.

Duelist of the Mind

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: 32.

Phyrexian Metamorph

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 32.

Appa, Steadfast Guardian

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 32.

Mockingbird

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 31.

Reflector Mage

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: 25.

Ledger Shredder

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: 25.

Harbinger of the Seas

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: 4.

Sanctifier en-Vec

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 3.

Skyclave Cleric

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Phyrexian Walker

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Ornithopter

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Svyelun of Sea and Sky

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Novice Inspector

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Thraben Inspector

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Quantum Riddler

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: -17.

Abhorrent Oculus

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -20.

Ocelot Pride

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: -23.

Witch Enchanter

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: -29.

Snapcaster Mage

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -68.

Spells (28)

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

Snap

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: 28.

Armageddon

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 28.

Spell Snare

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 22.

Cataclysm

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 14.

Prismatic Ending

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 10.

Cloudshift

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Parting Gust

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Fading Hope

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Reverent Mantra

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -4.

Tale's End

In 2 of 3 Decks (↗). Synergy: -5.

Oust

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: -6.

Unexpectedly Absent

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Tithe

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -10.

Logic Knot

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -14.

March of Otherworldly Light

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -24.

Preordain

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: -32.

Sink into Stupor

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: -32.

Gitaxian Probe

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: -34.

Mystic Confluence

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -34.

Force of Negation

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: -36.

Daze

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -37.

Razorgrass Ambush

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -37.

Lórien Revealed

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -40.

Memory Lapse

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -42.

Mana Leak

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -46.

Cryptic Command

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -47.

Brainstorm

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: -49.

Ponder

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -67.

Artifacts (2)

Artifacts that you will find that are used as filler.

Springleaf Drum

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: 25.

Sword of Feast and Famine

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -4.

Enchantments (5)

Enchantments that you will find that are used as filler

Airbender Ascension

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: 33.

Proft's Eidetic Memory

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Seal of Removal

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Static Prison

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: -9.

On Thin Ice

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: -11.

Lands (21)

The Mana Base of the Deck.

Polluted Delta

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 35.

Hallowed Fountain

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 31.

Scalding Tarn

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Misty Rainforest

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 29.

Prismatic Vista

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 29.

Command Tower

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Otawara, Soaring City

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 22.

Tundra

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 19.

Restless Anchorage

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: 18.

Multiversal Passage

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 16.

Lazotep Quarry

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: 13.

Gemstone Caverns

In 1 of 3 Decks (↘). Synergy: 9.

Agna Qel'a

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 5.

Prairie Stream

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -4.

Mutavault

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -5.

Mishra's Factory

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Hall of Storm Giants

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -14.

Snow-Covered Plains

In 1 of 3 Decks (↯). Synergy: -21.

Abandoned Air Temple

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -26.

Mystic Sanctuary

In 0 of 3 Decks (☠). Synergy: -44.