Duel Commander Meta - Top Deck Analysis & Daily Updates

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

Data generated at 2026-04-15 02:54.

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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.

Boltwave

In 8 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 99.

Searing Blood

In 7 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 87.

Grim Lavamancer

In 7 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 84.

Nova Hellkite

In 6 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 73.

Brimstone Volley

In 5 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 62.

Pyrogoyf

In 8 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 34.

Unholy Heat

In 6 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 32.

Zhao, the Moon Slayer

In 2 of 8 Decks (↯). Synergy: 23.

Ranger's Firebrand

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Plasma Bolt

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Reckless Pyrosurfer

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Sear

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

War Room

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Core Cards (70)

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.

Exquisite Firecraft

In 8 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 99.

Skullcrack

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 99.

Skewer the Critics

In 8 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 99.

Lava Spike

In 8 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 99.

Searing Spear

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 99.

Sulfuric Vortex

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 99.

Eidolon of the Great Revel

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 99.

Light Up the Stage

In 8 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 99.

Monastery Swiftspear

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 99.

Lightning Strike

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 99.

Incinerate

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 98.

Slickshot Show-Off

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 98.

Fireblast

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 98.

Razorkin Needlehead

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 98.

Ramunap Ruins

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 98.

Play with Fire

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 98.

Wild Slash

In 8 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 96.

Mutavault

In 8 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 95.

Mishra's Factory

In 8 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 93.

Feldon, Ronom Excavator

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 93.

Tarfire

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 92.

Loyal Apprentice

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 92.

Burst Lightning

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 88.

Ash Zealot

In 7 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 87.

Searing Blaze

In 7 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 87.

Emberheart Challenger

In 7 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 86.

Sunspine Lynx

In 7 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 86.

Cemetery Gatekeeper

In 7 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 84.

Screaming Nemesis

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 77.

Spider-Punk

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 73.

Headliner Scarlett

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 72.

Tersa Lightshatter

In 7 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 70.

Galvanic Blast

In 6 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 69.

Laelia, the Blade Reforged

In 7 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 69.

Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 67.

Dragon's Rage Channeler

In 7 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 67.

Fiery Confluence

In 7 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 65.

Den of the Bugbear

In 7 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 65.

Magus of the Moon

In 8 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 63.

Incendiary Flow

In 5 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 62.

Roiling Vortex

In 5 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 62.

Gornog, the Red Reaper

In 5 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 62.

Shock

In 5 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 61.

Barbarian Ring

In 5 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 60.

Broadside Bombardiers

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 57.

Hexing Squelcher

In 8 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 56.

Bonecrusher Giant // Stomp

In 7 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 55.

Seal of Fire

In 5 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 55.

Rampaging Ferocidon

In 4 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 50.

Roil Eruption

In 4 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 50.

Bloodthirsty Adversary

In 4 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 49.

Rift Bolt

In 4 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 49.

Force of Rage

In 4 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 49.

Robber of the Rich

In 4 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 49.

Flare of Duplication

In 4 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 48.

Untimely Malfunction

In 5 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 43.

Ghostfire Slice

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 42.

Chain Lightning

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 42.

Inti, Seneschal of the Sun

In 5 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 42.

Arid Mesa

In 8 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 40.

Pyrokinesis

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 38.

Ankh of Mishra

In 3 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 37.

Pyrostatic Pillar

In 3 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 37.

Soul-Scar Mage

In 3 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 37.

Flame Slash

In 7 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 37.

Kumano Faces Kakkazan

In 3 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 37.

Forked Bolt

In 3 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 36.

Goblin Guide

In 3 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 36.

Castle Embereth

In 3 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 36.

Kellan, Planar Trailblazer

In 3 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 36.

Staples (3)

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

Detective's Phoenix

In 7 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 13.

Fury

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 13.

Lightning Bolt

In 8 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 8.

Creatures (29)

Creatures that you will find that are used as filler.

Gau, Feral Youth

In 3 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 34.

Pinnacle Monk

In 3 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 33.

Simian Spirit Guide

In 3 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 27.

Earthshaker Khenra

In 2 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 25.

Bomat Courier

In 2 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 23.

Synth Eradicator

In 2 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 22.

Zo-Zu the Punisher

In 1 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 12.

Greasewrench Goblin

In 1 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 11.

Ellie, Brick Master

In 1 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 11.

Fear of Missing Out

In 3 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 9.

Vexing Devil

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Party Thrasher

In 1 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: -0.

Icehide Golem

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Territorial Hellkite

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Flametongue Yearling

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Falkenrath Pit Fighter

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Reckless Stormseeker

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Death-Greeter's Champion

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Norin, Swift Survivalist

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Cunning Coyote

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Searslicer Goblin

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Caves of Chaos Adventurer

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Charming Scoundrel

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Ardoz, Cobbler of War

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Hired Claw

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Gut, True Soul Zealot

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Kari Zev, Skyship Raider

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -6.

Seasoned Pyromancer

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -7.

Fable of the Mirror-Breaker

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -41.

Spells (32)

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

Mine Collapse

In 3 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 34.

Redirect Lightning

In 3 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 29.

Sundering Eruption

In 5 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 23.

Shard Volley

In 1 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 12.

Raze the Effigy

In 1 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 12.

Obliterating Bolt

In 1 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 12.

Mana Clash

In 1 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 12.

Pillar of Flame

In 1 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 12.

Firebolt

In 1 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 12.

Collateral Damage

In 1 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 12.

Fanged Flames

In 1 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 12.

Strangle

In 1 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 12.

Siege Smash

In 1 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 12.

Monstrous Rage

In 1 of 8 Decks (↓). Synergy: 8.

Dead // Gone

In 1 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 4.

Scorching Shot

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Opera Love Song

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Chaos Warp

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Arc Trail

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Sudden Shock

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Lindblum, Industrial Regency // Mage Siege

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Brotherhood's End

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Spikefield Hazard

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Ruination

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Lithomantic Barrage

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -3.

Fire Magic

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -4.

Rite of Flame

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -4.

Red Elemental Blast

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -6.

Pyroblast

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -8.

Gamble

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -8.

Abrade

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -17.

Galvanic Discharge

In 1 of 8 Decks (↓). Synergy: -53.

Artifacts (7)

Artifacts that you will find that are used as filler.

Cori-Steel Cutter

In 4 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 33.

Smuggler's Copter

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Jeweled Amulet

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -2.

Tangle Wire

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -6.

Umezawa's Jitte

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -9.

Disruptor Flute

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -11.

Ghost Vacuum

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -15.

Enchantments (1)

Enchantments that you will find that are used as filler

Urza's Saga

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -38.

Lands (22)

The Mana Base of the Deck.

Blinkmoth Nexus

In 3 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 34.

Arena of Glory

In 8 of 8 Decks (↗). Synergy: 34.

Scalding Tarn

In 8 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 30.

Bloodstained Mire

In 8 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 30.

Wooded Foothills

In 8 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 29.

Prismatic Vista

In 8 of 8 Decks (★). Synergy: 29.

Talon Gates of Madara

In 4 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: 28.

Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep

In 3 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 23.

Horizon of Progress

In 2 of 8 Decks (↘). Synergy: 18.

Snow-Covered Mountain

In 2 of 8 Decks (↓). Synergy: 5.

Gemstone Caverns

In 2 of 8 Decks (→). Synergy: 0.

Mishra's Foundry

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Soulstone Sanctuary

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Mountain

In 6 of 8 Decks (↑). Synergy: -0.

Fire Nation Palace

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Volatile Fault

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -0.

Dwarven Mine

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Sunscorched Desert

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -1.

Plaza of Heroes

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -4.

Rishadan Port

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -12.

City of Traitors

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -19.

Lazotep Quarry

In 0 of 8 Decks (☠). Synergy: -21.