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

Data generated at 2026-04-16 02:54.

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 (26)

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

Thirst for Identity

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 99.

Chart a Course

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 98.

Rune-Scarred Demon

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 97.

Roiling Dragonstorm

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 97.

Sacrifice

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 94.

Tainted Indulgence

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 93.

Saw in Half

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 93.

Corpse Dance

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 92.

Spellseeker

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 92.

Shallow Grave

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 92.

Hoarding Broodlord

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 92.

Buried Alive

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 92.

Dread Fugue

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 91.

Unmarked Grave

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 91.

Exhume

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 91.

Griselbrand

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 91.

Persist

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 90.

Archon of Cruelty

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 87.

Dance of the Dead

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 87.

Necromancy

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 86.

Metamorphosis Fanatic

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 76.

Requiting Hex

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 67.

Intuition

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 64.

Animate Dead

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 56.

Grief

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 53.

Stern Scolding

In 3 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 26.

Core Cards (36)

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.

Tainted Isle

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 98.

Doomsday

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 98.

Pact of Negation

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 97.

Demonic Counsel

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 96.

Frantic Search

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 93.

Lake of the Dead

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 92.

Cabal Ritual

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 92.

Yawgmoth's Will

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 92.

Tendrils of Agony

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 91.

Bitter Triumph

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 88.

Profane Tutor

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 83.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 81.

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 77.

River of Tears

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 77.

Spell Pierce

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 75.

Reflecting Pool

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 73.

Sunken Ruins

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 72.

Snow-Covered Island

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 71.

Troll of Khazad-dûm

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 66.

Gush

In 2 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 65.

Underground River

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 65.

Snow-Covered Swamp

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 64.

Cut Down

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 63.

Sunken Hollow

In 2 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 60.

Wishclaw Talisman

In 2 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 59.

Unmask

In 2 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 58.

Duress

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 56.

Collective Brutality

In 2 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 55.

Darkslick Shores

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 52.

Toxic Deluge

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 48.

Clearwater Pathway

In 2 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 47.

Marsh Flats

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 46.

Inquisition of Kozilek

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 43.

Verdant Catacombs

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 42.

Flooded Strand

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 42.

Shipwreck Marsh

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 41.

Staples (13)

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

Preordain

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 35.

Ponder

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Daze

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Lórien Revealed

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 27.

Dismember

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Thoughtseize

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Spell Snare

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 22.

Force Spike

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Psychic Frog

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 20.

Brainstorm

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 17.

Mental Misstep

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 11.

Fatal Push

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 8.

Demonic Tutor

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 5.

Creatures (5)

Creatures that you will find that are used as filler.

Sphinx of Uthuun

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 32.

Summon: Bahamut

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 30.

Lord of Change

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 29.

Deceit

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 28.

Snapcaster Mage

In 1 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: -35.

Spells (13)

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

Sink into Stupor

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 34.

Miscast

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 32.

Solve the Equation

In 1 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 29.

Culling the Weak

In 1 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 29.

Careful Study

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 29.

Flash

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 27.

Show and Tell

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 27.

Malakir Rebirth

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 23.

Waterlogged Teachings

In 1 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 4.

Gitaxian Probe

In 2 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: -1.

Memory Lapse

In 2 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: -9.

Tainted Pact

In 1 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: -34.

Remand

In 1 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: -43.

Artifacts (1)

Artifacts that you will find that are used as filler.

Currency Converter

In 1 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 28.

Other (1)

Jace Reawakened

In 1 of 3 Decks (★). Synergy: 33.

Lands (18)

The Mana Base of the Deck.

Polluted Delta

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 35.

Drowned Catacomb

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 34.

Bad River

In 1 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 32.

Fetid Pools

In 1 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 31.

Scalding Tarn

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 30.

Bloodstained Mire

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.

Gloomlake Verge

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Command Tower

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 26.

Otawara, Soaring City

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 22.

Island

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Undercity Sewers

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 21.

Watery Grave

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 20.

Swamp

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 16.

Multiversal Passage

In 1 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 16.

Underground Sea

In 3 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: 7.

Mistrise Village

In 1 of 3 Decks (→). Synergy: -21.