Alela, Artful Provocateur (Commander) - Budget Artifacts

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Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
The Top 40 Four-Mana Commanders
This list of the top 40 four-mana commanders is full of many of the best commanders out there. How many of these have you played against?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Retro-Mutation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bident of Thassa
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Favorable Winds
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Intangible Virtue
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
43%synergy
All That Glitters
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Foundry Inspector
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
-28%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Cranial Plating
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Dance of the Manse
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Starnheim Courser
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Thought Monitor
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Arcanist's Owl
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Ornithopter
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Gold Myr
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Sharuum the Hegemon
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Silver Myr
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Shimmer Myr
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Ethersworn Adjudicator
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Leaden Myr
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Glen Elendra Liege
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Riddlesmith
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Scrap Trawler
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Formation
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Oona, Queen of the Fae
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Grand Architect
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Oaken Siren
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Research Thief
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Chief Engineer
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Windreader Sphinx
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Bronze Guardian
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Courier
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Master of Etherium
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Talion's Messenger
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Steel Hellkite
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Urza, Chief Artificer
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Spell Stutter
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
-22%synergy
Mortify
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Void Rend
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
-16%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Dispatch
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Lofty Denial
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-17%synergy
Utter End
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Access Denied
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Fencing
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Rebuild
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Obscura Charm
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Absorb
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Opt
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Cancel
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Winged Words
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Distant Melody
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Thoughtcast
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Winnowing
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Organic Extinction
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Haunt the Network
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Idol of Oblivion
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Spear of Heliod
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Witching Well
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Trading Post
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Junker
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Meek
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Dispeller's Capsule
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Foundry
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
The Indomitable
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Dune Drifter
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Shop
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Carrion Cruiser
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Weatherlight
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Possession Engine
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport Bell
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Air Nomad Legacy
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Efficient Construction
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Inspiring Leader
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Gravitational Shift
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Witness Protection
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Noggle the Mind
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Grasp of Fate
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Frogify
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Coastal Piracy
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Rally the Ranks
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Combat Research
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Utter Insignificance
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Lawmage's Binding
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Armor
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Conclave Tribunal
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Glorious Anthem
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Absolution
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-19%synergy
Banishing Light
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Destiny
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Unable to Scream
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Military Intelligence
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Heliod
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Tempered Steel
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Staggering Insight
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Soul Snare
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Curator's Ward
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Paladin Class
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Feywild Visitor
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of Whispers
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Seat of the Synod
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Den
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion91 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion83 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Signet
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Dimir Signet
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Heraldic Banner
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Egg
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion107 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion107 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion107 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion92 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
49%inclusion52 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Temple of Silence
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Dismal Backwater
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
-21%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Obscura Storefront
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-20%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-25%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Esper Panorama
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Pools
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Murky Sewer
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Meandering River
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Field
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy