Cait, Cage Brawler (Commander) - Expensive Core

Cas Hinds
May 25, 2026
The History of Combat and Why Attacking in Commander Sucks
Get ready to fight through a history of the combat step and Cas Hinds' opinions on life loss strategies in Commander.
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Brawn
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70%synergy
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64%synergy
Anger
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62%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Power Fist
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55%synergy
Hardened Scales
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54%synergy
Blasphemous Act
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47%synergy
Branching Evolution
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46%synergy
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45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
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44%synergy
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37%synergy
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26%synergy
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50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
17%synergy
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4%synergy
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13%synergy
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0%synergy
Monument to Endurance
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
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3%synergy
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8%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
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31%synergy
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Worldly Tutor
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-4%synergy
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Fanatic of Rhonas
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Lumbering Megasloth
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41%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Genesis
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36%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
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35%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Hierophant Bio-Titan
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
31%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Vigor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Primeval Protector
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Oliphaunt
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Elvish Mystic
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Eternal Witness
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Titanoth Rex
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Scavenged Brawler
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Diamond Weapon
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Delighted Halfling
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Demolisher Spawn
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Ox of Agonas
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Generous Ent
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Badgermole Cub
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Impulsivity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Jubilation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Managorger Hydra
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Railway Brawler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Revolutionist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Prizefight
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Khalni Ambush
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Krosan Grip
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Peer Past the Veil
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Gaea's Gift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Entish Restoration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Berserk
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Collective Resistance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Invigorating Surge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Force of Vigor
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3%synergy
Momentous Fall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Animus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Revival
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
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-3%synergy
Hunter's Insight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Pit Fight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Trash the Town
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Defend the Rider
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
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Cultivate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Seize the Day
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Viewpoint Synchronization
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Farseek
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Overpowering Attack
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21%synergy
Stump Stomp
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Praetor's Counsel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Bushwhack
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Megaton's Fate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Last March of the Ents
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Season of Gathering
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Distemper of the Blood
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Increasing Savagery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Harmonize
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Synchronized Charge
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Glimpse of Tomorrow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hull Breach
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Insult // Injury
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Seeds of Renewal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wreck and Rebuild
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dryad's Revival
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Greeting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Decimate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Regrowth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nostalgic Dreams
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Barroom Brawl
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Snort
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Coordinated Clobbering
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Felling Blow
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Basilisk Collar
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
The Great Henge
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Mage Slayer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Brass Knuckles
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Currency Converter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bow of Nylea
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bag of Holding
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Monster Manual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Infiltration Lens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
The Earth Crystal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Doors of Durin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Well Rested
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Firebender Ascension
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Pain for All
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Bear Umbra
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Rancor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Cool but Rude
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Level Up
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Fight Rigging
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Aggravated Assault
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Guardian Project
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Hydra's Growth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Tavern Brawler
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bitter Work
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Doubling Season
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Alpha Authority
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Hunter's Talent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Indomitable Might
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Strong Back
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Canopy Cover
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bard Class
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Snake Umbra
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
All Will Be One
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Growth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Triple Triad
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Greenhouse // Rickety Gazebo
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Arena of Glory
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Ba Sing Se
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Gruul Signet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Herd Heirloom
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Stomping Ground
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Command Tower
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Spire Garden
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Rootbound Crag
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cinder Glade
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Rockfall Vale
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Commercial District
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Game Trail
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Taiga
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Thornspire Verge
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Mossfire Valley
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Abandon
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Stump Stomp
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Khalni Ambush
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Copperline Gorge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Turf
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Highland Forest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy