Absolute Virtue (Commander) - Budget

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Bennie Smith
Sep 1, 2025
The Joys of High Mana Value Commanders
In this era of cheaper, more efficient and powerful new commanders, take a step back and appreciate the joys of higher mana value commanders!
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
East Wind Avatar
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Grounded for Life
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High-Flying Ace
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion36 decks157 decks
20%synergy
Absorb
27%inclusion42 decks157 decks
20%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
24%inclusion37 decks157 decks
19%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Geode Golem
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
17%synergy
Restoration Magic
23%inclusion35 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Barricade
19%inclusion30 decks157 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion40 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion64 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Syncopate
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion66 decks157 decks
-27%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion65 decks157 decks
-12%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion60 decks157 decks
-15%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion57 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion48 decks157 decks
-7%synergy
Propaganda
31%inclusion48 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion37 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Time Wipe
24%inclusion37 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Windborn Muse
24%inclusion37 decks157 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
23%inclusion36 decks157 decks
-5%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
-8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Ornithopter of Paradise
19%inclusion30 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
18%inclusion28 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Fog Bank
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
14%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
15%inclusion24 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
14%inclusion22 decks157 decks
11%synergy
The Council of Four
14%inclusion22 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
14%inclusion22 decks157 decks
13%synergy
Jill, Shiva's Dominant
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Denial
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Hushbringer
12%inclusion19 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Tidus, Blitzball Star
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Cloudblazer
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Delivery Moogle
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Coeurl
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Absolution
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Body of Knowledge
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Gold Myr
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Adept Watershaper
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Isperia, Supreme Judge
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Selfless Spirit
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Aerial Responder
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Summon: Shiva
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Silver Myr
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
-3%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Ascended Lawmage
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
19%inclusion30 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
18%inclusion29 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Hindering Light
18%inclusion28 decks157 decks
14%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion26 decks157 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion24 decks157 decks
-16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion22 decks157 decks
-12%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion22 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Magic Damper
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Cancel
12%inclusion19 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Annul
11%inclusion18 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Ice Magic
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Eject
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
4%synergy
No More Lies
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Archmage's Charm
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
6%synergy
You're Not Alone
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Rewind
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Consider
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Saw It Coming
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Comeuppance
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Spectral Interference
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Charm
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Battle Menu
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interference
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Refute
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
-3%synergy
Twist Reality
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
17%inclusion26 decks157 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion19 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion19 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
-5%synergy
Day of Judgment
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Combat Tutorial
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Cleansing Nova
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Ultima
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Winged Words
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
-6%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion23 decks157 decks
-5%synergy
Crystal Fragments
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion19 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion18 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Genji Glove
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
8%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
7%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
4%synergy
The Water Crystal
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
-3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
3%synergy
World Map
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
-7%synergy
Banishing Light
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Timely Ward
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Sleep Magic
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Staggering Insight
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Pacifism
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Favorable Winds
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
1%synergy
True Conviction
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Rule of Law
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Curator's Ward
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Fresh Start
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
-5%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Gravitational Shift
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Omniscience
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dovin, Hand of Control
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion31 decks157 decks
-29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion23 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
8%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Moorland Haunt
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion111 decks157 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion103 decks157 decks
-18%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion62 decks157 decks
-18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion57 decks157 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
34%inclusion53 decks157 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion51 decks157 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion39 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Hedron Archive
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion26 decks157 decks
-12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion23 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
15%inclusion23 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Blitzball
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
11%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion16 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Locket
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion157 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion156 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
62%inclusion97 decks157 decks
-24%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion73 decks157 decks
-19%synergy
Tranquil Cove
41%inclusion65 decks157 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion65 decks157 decks
-21%synergy
Port Town
39%inclusion62 decks157 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
37%inclusion58 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion44 decks157 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion43 decks157 decks
-16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
25%inclusion40 decks157 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion38 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion32 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion29 decks157 decks
-9%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion24 decks157 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion20 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
11%inclusion18 decks157 decks
-28%synergy
Razortide Bridge
11%inclusion18 decks157 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Campground
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
9%synergy
North Pole Gates
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Crossroads Village
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Meandering River
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Coastal Tower
7.0%inclusion11 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
-9%synergy
University Campus
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
-42%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
-21%synergy