Absolute Virtue (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Endless Foot Assault
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vexilus Praetor
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Bastion Protector
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
42%synergy
Mother of Runes
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
41%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Crystal Barricade
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
36%synergy
Windborn Muse
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Gift of Immortality
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Giver of Runes
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
71%inclusion62 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
64%inclusion56 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion55 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Propaganda
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Ghostly Prison
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Platinum Angel
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Voice of Victory
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Hushbringer
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Fatespinner
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
12%synergy
The Council of Four
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Serra's Emissary
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Geode Golem
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Emeria
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Claim Jumper
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Fog Bank
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Platinum Emperion
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Clarion Conqueror
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Moat
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Silver Myr
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Wall of Denial
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Gold Myr
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
PuPu UFO
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Render Silent
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Everybody Lives!
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Permission Denied
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Hindering Light
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Cryptic Command
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Absorb
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Rewind
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Confluence
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
No More Lies
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Cut a Deal
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Time Wipe
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Fractured Identity
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Hour of Revelation
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Plate
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Pearl Medallion
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Norn's Annex
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Forge
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Sphere of Safety
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Timely Ward
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Monologue Tax
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Aura of Silence
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Dovescape
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Rule of Law
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Shielded by Faith
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Charitable Levy
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Indestructibility
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Solemnity
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Academy Ruins
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Guildless Commons
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
4%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Arid Archway
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion79 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion76 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
60%inclusion52 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Gilded Lotus
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Sisay's Ring
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Ichor Elixir
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion86 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion86 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion76 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
84%inclusion73 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Prairie Stream
76%inclusion66 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
70%inclusion61 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Deserted Beach
62%inclusion54 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Sea of Clouds
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Port Town
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Nimbus Maze
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Razortide Bridge
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy