Alesha, Who Smiles at Death (Commander) - Optimized Aristocrats

Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
Rank #437
31decks
DougY
Apr 17, 2026
The Best Artifacts and Lands in Secrets of Strixhaven
Secrets of Strixhaven is upon us; which artifacts, lands, and other colorless cards are we getting, and which should we include in decks?
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Erode
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Hardened Academic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Imperial Recruiter
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Karmic Guide
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
80%synergy
Buried Alive
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Viscera Seer
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Faithless Looting
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Entomb
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Reveillark
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Vile Entomber
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Carrion Feeder
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Blood Artist
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Reanimate
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Reconnaissance
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Murderous Redcap
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Master of Cruelties
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Witch Enchanter
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Fiend Hunter
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Anger
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Selfless Spirit
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Judith, the Scourge Diva
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
28%synergy
Voice of Victory
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Innocence
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Accursed Marauder
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Village Bell-Ringer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Duplicant
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Mayhem Devil
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Gravecrawler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Angel of Invention
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Village Rites
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Charm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Continue?
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Doom
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Unmarked Grave
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Unearth
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Damn
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Final Parting
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Grab the Prize
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Living Death
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Key to the City
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Blasting Station
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Impact Tremors
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Smile at Death
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Windcrag Siege
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Mornsong Aria
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Meek Attack
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Assemble the Players
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
55%synergy
High Market
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Access Tunnel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Blood Crypt
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Sacred Foundry
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Marsh Flats
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Savai Triome
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Caves of Koilos
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Luxury Suite
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Vault of Champions
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Spectator Seating
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Isolated Chapel
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Nomad Outpost
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Fabled Passage
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Badlands
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Plateau
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Silent Clearing
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy