Atla Palani, Nest Tender (Commander) - Core

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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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Turbulent Steppe
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Triceraton Commander
2.6%inclusion8 decks313 decks
0%synergy
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1.5%inclusion3 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Zog, Triceraton Castaway
1.1%inclusion2 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Prehistoric Pet
0.6%inclusion2 decks313 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Palani's Hatcher
66%inclusion1.74K decks2.65K decks
57%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
57%inclusion1.51K decks2.65K decks
51%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
54%inclusion1.44K decks2.65K decks
49%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
59%inclusion1.56K decks2.65K decks
46%synergy
Sundering Growth
51%inclusion1.35K decks2.65K decks
45%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
64%inclusion1.70K decks2.65K decks
45%synergy
Skullclamp
54%inclusion1.44K decks2.65K decks
39%synergy
Nesting Dragon
43%inclusion1.14K decks2.65K decks
39%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
62%inclusion1.65K decks2.65K decks
38%synergy
High Market
41%inclusion1.08K decks2.65K decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
67%inclusion1.78K decks2.65K decks
18%synergy
Farseek
61%inclusion1.61K decks2.65K decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
59%inclusion1.55K decks2.65K decks
20%synergy
Zacama, Primal Calamity
54%inclusion1.42K decks2.65K decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion1.39K decks2.65K decks
-5%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
50%inclusion1.33K decks2.65K decks
36%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
50%inclusion1.32K decks2.65K decks
34%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
47%inclusion1.25K decks2.65K decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion1.25K decks2.65K decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
46%inclusion1.22K decks2.65K decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
15%inclusion405 decks2.65K decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.7%inclusion178 decks2.65K decks
-10%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion173 decks2.65K decks
-3%synergy
Aura Shards
6.3%inclusion168 decks2.65K decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.3%inclusion168 decks2.65K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Verdant Sun's Avatar
44%inclusion1.17K decks2.65K decks
34%synergy
Gishath, Sun's Avatar
42%inclusion1.12K decks2.65K decks
32%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
41%inclusion1.10K decks2.65K decks
36%synergy
Apex Altisaur
40%inclusion1.06K decks2.65K decks
26%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
38%inclusion1.02K decks2.65K decks
26%synergy
Mirror Entity
38%inclusion997 decks2.65K decks
28%synergy
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
35%inclusion942 decks2.65K decks
28%synergy
Regisaur Alpha
35%inclusion928 decks2.65K decks
21%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
35%inclusion926 decks2.65K decks
21%synergy
Quartzwood Crasher
33%inclusion876 decks2.65K decks
20%synergy
Earthshaker Dreadmaw
33%inclusion868 decks2.65K decks
19%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
30%inclusion786 decks2.65K decks
28%synergy
Temple Altisaur
29%inclusion764 decks2.65K decks
16%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
28%inclusion736 decks2.65K decks
25%synergy
Marauding Raptor
27%inclusion727 decks2.65K decks
17%synergy
Goring Ceratops
27%inclusion712 decks2.65K decks
21%synergy
Terastodon
24%inclusion635 decks2.65K decks
22%synergy
Kogla and Yidaro
23%inclusion618 decks2.65K decks
17%synergy
Ranging Raptors
21%inclusion560 decks2.65K decks
12%synergy
Hulking Raptor
21%inclusion557 decks2.65K decks
10%synergy
Dragon Egg
21%inclusion556 decks2.65K decks
20%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
20%inclusion533 decks2.65K decks
16%synergy
Kinjalli's Sunwing
20%inclusion531 decks2.65K decks
9%synergy
Polyraptor
19%inclusion504 decks2.65K decks
12%synergy
Roc Egg
19%inclusion503 decks2.65K decks
18%synergy
Atzocan Seer
18%inclusion467 decks2.65K decks
10%synergy
Wrathful Raptors
17%inclusion462 decks2.65K decks
6%synergy
Ripjaw Raptor
17%inclusion448 decks2.65K decks
7%synergy
Wakening Sun's Avatar
17%inclusion445 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
17%inclusion443 decks2.65K decks
9%synergy
Otepec Huntmaster
16%inclusion432 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
Silverclad Ferocidons
16%inclusion432 decks2.65K decks
12%synergy
Topiary Stomper
15%inclusion410 decks2.65K decks
3%synergy
Forerunner of the Empire
15%inclusion408 decks2.65K decks
11%synergy
Curious Altisaur
15%inclusion406 decks2.65K decks
4%synergy
Raging Swordtooth
15%inclusion404 decks2.65K decks
11%synergy
Regal Behemoth
15%inclusion404 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
15%inclusion399 decks2.65K decks
10%synergy
Trumpeting Carnosaur
15%inclusion398 decks2.65K decks
7%synergy
Rampaging Brontodon
15%inclusion397 decks2.65K decks
9%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
15%inclusion388 decks2.65K decks
2%synergy
Thrashing Brontodon
14%inclusion384 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
Titanoth Rex
14%inclusion380 decks2.65K decks
13%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
14%inclusion378 decks2.65K decks
11%synergy
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
14%inclusion365 decks2.65K decks
12%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
14%inclusion361 decks2.65K decks
12%synergy
Giant Adephage
13%inclusion355 decks2.65K decks
12%synergy
Samut, Voice of Dissent
12%inclusion313 decks2.65K decks
10%synergy
Itzquinth, Firstborn of Gishath
11%inclusion302 decks2.65K decks
6%synergy
Runic Armasaur
11%inclusion296 decks2.65K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
41%inclusion1.10K decks2.65K decks
10%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
36%inclusion963 decks2.65K decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion819 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion733 decks2.65K decks
-12%synergy
Boros Charm
26%inclusion694 decks2.65K decks
2%synergy
Naya Charm
24%inclusion644 decks2.65K decks
16%synergy
Druid's Deliverance
23%inclusion600 decks2.65K decks
20%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
22%inclusion592 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion577 decks2.65K decks
2%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
15%inclusion397 decks2.65K decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion376 decks2.65K decks
-6%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
9.3%inclusion248 decks2.65K decks
7%synergy
Entish Restoration
8.8%inclusion234 decks2.65K decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.4%inclusion222 decks2.65K decks
-1%synergy
Return to Nature
8.3%inclusion221 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.4%inclusion196 decks2.65K decks
-6%synergy
Second Harvest
7.3%inclusion195 decks2.65K decks
-2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.1%inclusion189 decks2.65K decks
4%synergy
Harrow
7.0%inclusion185 decks2.65K decks
-2%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion166 decks2.65K decks
4%synergy
Tail Swipe
6.0%inclusion158 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
5.6%inclusion148 decks2.65K decks
-7%synergy
Shake the Foundations
5.4%inclusion144 decks2.65K decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.4%inclusion143 decks2.65K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion968 decks2.65K decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion827 decks2.65K decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion651 decks2.65K decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion584 decks2.65K decks
8%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
20%inclusion530 decks2.65K decks
7%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion420 decks2.65K decks
8%synergy
Harmonize
15%inclusion402 decks2.65K decks
6%synergy
Primal Growth
14%inclusion365 decks2.65K decks
13%synergy
Thunderherd Migration
13%inclusion354 decks2.65K decks
7%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
13%inclusion342 decks2.65K decks
2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion299 decks2.65K decks
3%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
11%inclusion287 decks2.65K decks
10%synergy
Savage Stomp
10%inclusion274 decks2.65K decks
6%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion263 decks2.65K decks
2%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion259 decks2.65K decks
4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
9.5%inclusion251 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
Migration Path
9.4%inclusion250 decks2.65K decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
7.8%inclusion206 decks2.65K decks
4%synergy
Savage Order
7.2%inclusion190 decks2.65K decks
2%synergy
Full Flowering
7.0%inclusion186 decks2.65K decks
6%synergy
Bushwhack
6.5%inclusion173 decks2.65K decks
4%synergy
Commune with Dinosaurs
6.4%inclusion170 decks2.65K decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.4%inclusion170 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.1%inclusion163 decks2.65K decks
-3%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.0%inclusion151 decks2.50K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
6.0%inclusion159 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.9%inclusion157 decks2.65K decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.5%inclusion146 decks2.65K decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.1%inclusion136 decks2.65K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Maskwood Nexus
44%inclusion1.18K decks2.65K decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion1.16K decks2.65K decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion1.12K decks2.65K decks
15%synergy
Culling Dais
22%inclusion592 decks2.65K decks
21%synergy
Monster Manual
22%inclusion585 decks2.65K decks
16%synergy
Thornbite Staff
21%inclusion558 decks2.65K decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion346 decks2.65K decks
11%synergy
Blasting Station
12%inclusion309 decks2.65K decks
11%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
10%inclusion274 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion269 decks2.65K decks
1%synergy
The Great Henge
10%inclusion266 decks2.65K decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
9.1%inclusion242 decks2.65K decks
8%synergy
Spawning Pit
8.7%inclusion230 decks2.65K decks
8%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.3%inclusion219 decks2.65K decks
7%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
8.0%inclusion147 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
6.6%inclusion175 decks2.65K decks
6%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.0%inclusion159 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
The Golden Throne
5.8%inclusion155 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
Dino DNA
5.4%inclusion143 decks2.65K decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.3%inclusion141 decks2.65K decks
2%synergy
Scroll Rack
5.2%inclusion137 decks2.65K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fanatical Devotion
32%inclusion844 decks2.65K decks
30%synergy
Annie Joins Up
30%inclusion791 decks2.65K decks
11%synergy
Warstorm Surge
27%inclusion704 decks2.65K decks
21%synergy
Growing Ranks
24%inclusion625 decks2.65K decks
21%synergy
Elemental Bond
22%inclusion583 decks2.65K decks
13%synergy
Life Finds a Way
19%inclusion508 decks2.65K decks
18%synergy
Martyr's Cause
19%inclusion495 decks2.65K decks
18%synergy
Colossal Majesty
16%inclusion437 decks2.65K decks
13%synergy
Parallel Lives
12%inclusion330 decks2.65K decks
2%synergy
Determined Iteration
12%inclusion326 decks2.65K decks
11%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion303 decks2.65K decks
7%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
11%inclusion295 decks2.65K decks
8%synergy
Welcome to . . .
10%inclusion267 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
9.2%inclusion244 decks2.65K decks
-4%synergy
Springleaf Parade
9.1%inclusion32 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
9.0%inclusion238 decks2.65K decks
-1%synergy
Wild Growth
8.7%inclusion231 decks2.65K decks
0%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.7%inclusion231 decks2.65K decks
-1%synergy
Poetic Ingenuity
8.5%inclusion226 decks2.65K decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.7%inclusion204 decks2.65K decks
-1%synergy
Descendants' Path
7.6%inclusion202 decks2.65K decks
1%synergy
Muster the Departed
7.3%inclusion179 decks2.47K decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
6.8%inclusion180 decks2.65K decks
2%synergy
The Dragon-Kami Reborn
6.5%inclusion172 decks2.65K decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
6.4%inclusion171 decks2.65K decks
-2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.4%inclusion170 decks2.65K decks
1%synergy
Aether Flash
6.1%inclusion162 decks2.65K decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.0%inclusion159 decks2.65K decks
-8%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
5.9%inclusion157 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.7%inclusion152 decks2.65K decks
2%synergy
Barrage of Expendables
5.5%inclusion146 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
Lurking Predators
5.2%inclusion138 decks2.65K decks
2%synergy
Song of the Worldsoul
5.2%inclusion137 decks2.65K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, Warrior Poet
7.0%inclusion185 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
5.7%inclusion152 decks2.65K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
30%inclusion790 decks2.65K decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion764 decks2.65K decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion438 decks2.65K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion397 decks2.65K decks
4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
14%inclusion378 decks2.65K decks
-2%synergy
Fountainport
9.2%inclusion210 decks2.28K decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.1%inclusion216 decks2.65K decks
-11%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
7.8%inclusion206 decks2.65K decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
5.8%inclusion154 decks2.65K decks
-10%synergy
Three Tree City
5.2%inclusion120 decks2.31K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion2.27K decks2.65K decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion2.03K decks2.65K decks
2%synergy
Gruul Signet
26%inclusion695 decks2.65K decks
18%synergy
Selesnya Signet
21%inclusion568 decks2.65K decks
13%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion542 decks2.65K decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion452 decks2.65K decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
15%inclusion395 decks2.65K decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion344 decks2.65K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion323 decks2.65K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion297 decks2.65K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
11%inclusion289 decks2.65K decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion289 decks2.65K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
5.7%inclusion151 decks2.65K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion2.61K decks2.65K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion2.61K decks2.65K decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion2.61K decks2.65K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion2.41K decks2.65K decks
0%synergy
Jungle Shrine
70%inclusion1.85K decks2.65K decks
15%synergy
Cinder Glade
60%inclusion1.58K decks2.65K decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion1.46K decks2.65K decks
2%synergy
Canopy Vista
54%inclusion1.42K decks2.65K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion1.12K decks2.65K decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion1.06K decks2.65K decks
-3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
38%inclusion999 decks2.65K decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
34%inclusion896 decks2.65K decks
-5%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
33%inclusion889 decks2.65K decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion848 decks2.65K decks
11%synergy
Stomping Ground
31%inclusion812 decks2.65K decks
-13%synergy
Temple Garden
29%inclusion771 decks2.65K decks
-13%synergy
Rockfall Vale
29%inclusion766 decks2.65K decks
5%synergy
Gruul Turf
26%inclusion697 decks2.65K decks
15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
26%inclusion688 decks2.65K decks
-14%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
25%inclusion653 decks2.65K decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion631 decks2.65K decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion608 decks2.65K decks
-12%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
22%inclusion597 decks2.65K decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion587 decks2.65K decks
12%synergy
Spire Garden
22%inclusion575 decks2.65K decks
-5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
20%inclusion529 decks2.65K decks
-2%synergy
Spectator Seating
20%inclusion528 decks2.65K decks
-5%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
19%inclusion467 decks2.48K decks
5%synergy
Game Trail
18%inclusion487 decks2.65K decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion471 decks2.65K decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion441 decks2.65K decks
-15%synergy
Fortified Village
16%inclusion428 decks2.65K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion414 decks2.65K decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion411 decks2.65K decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion409 decks2.65K decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion403 decks2.65K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Abandon
15%inclusion397 decks2.65K decks
3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion390 decks2.65K decks
2%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion382 decks2.65K decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
14%inclusion380 decks2.65K decks
-3%synergy
Blossoming Sands
14%inclusion378 decks2.65K decks
8%synergy
Rugged Highlands
14%inclusion372 decks2.65K decks
8%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion348 decks2.65K decks
3%synergy
Naya Panorama
13%inclusion343 decks2.65K decks
8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
13%inclusion334 decks2.65K decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion330 decks2.65K decks
-3%synergy
Brushland
11%inclusion303 decks2.65K decks
-10%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
11%inclusion270 decks2.47K decks
8%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
10%inclusion266 decks2.65K decks
1%synergy
Thornspire Verge
10%inclusion200 decks2.09K decks
0%synergy