Absolute Virtue (Commander) - Stax

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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
Windborn Muse
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Propaganda
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Render Silent
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Ghostly Prison
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Bastion Protector
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Grand Abolisher
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Silent Arbiter
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Sphere of Safety
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Crystal Barricade
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Mother of Runes
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Fatespinner
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Hushbringer
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Voice of Victory
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Giver of Runes
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Serra's Emissary
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Platinum Angel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Archon of Emeria
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
The Council of Four
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Geode Golem
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Fog Bank
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Wall of Denial
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Magus of the Moat
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Starwinder
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx of Enlightenment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Claim Jumper
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Silence
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Aetherize
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Permission Denied
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Restoration Magic
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Everybody Lives!
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hindering Light
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Fate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Rewind
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Absorb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Consider
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
No More Lies
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Sense
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Emergency Eject
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Austere Command
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Time Wipe
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Fabricate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fractured Identity
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mind Spring
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Ultima
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Traverse Eternity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pearl Medallion
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Norn's Annex
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mindlock Orb
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Wedding Ring
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Winter Orb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
The Immortal Sun
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Boompile
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Gift of Immortality
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Aura of Silence
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Rule of Law
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Land Tax
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Dissipation Field
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Monologue Tax
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Extravagant Replication
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Solemnity
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Spectra Ward
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Telepathy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dovescape
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Kismet
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Indestructibility
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Karmic Justice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Mistrise Village
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Maze of Ith
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Guildless Commons
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Tolaria West
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Karoo
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Sky Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Port Town
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Gate
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Nimbus Maze
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Seachrome Coast
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Tundra
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
North Pole Gates
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
University Campus
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Command Bridge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy