Dr. Ian Malcolm (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Aggro

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Dr. Ian Malcolm
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Apr 1, 2026
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The Top 10 Most Played DFCs in Commander
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Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Worldly Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Seedborn Muse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Aura Shards
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Etali, Primal Storm
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
81%synergy
Zacama, Primal Calamity
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Nesting Dragon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Roaming Throne
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Serra's Emissary
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Gishath, Sun's Avatar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Palani's Hatcher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Drumbellower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Regisaur Alpha
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Mirror Entity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Giver of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Impervious Greatwurm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Silverclad Ferocidons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Marauding Raptor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Kinjalli's Sunwing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Solitude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Erode
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sundering Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Bolt Bend
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Farseek
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Nature's Lore
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Kodama's Reach
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Rampant Growth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Cultivate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Explore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Day of Judgment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Stump Stomp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Lightning Greaves
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
74%synergy
Blasting Station
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
The Great Henge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Scroll Rack
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Monster Manual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Thornbite Staff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Masamune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Annie Joins Up
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Sylvan Library
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Doubling Season
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Exploration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Anointed Procession
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Martyr's Cause
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Parallel Lives
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Mirari's Wake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Burgeoning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
High Market
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Arena of Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
72%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Spectator Seating
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
75%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Jungle Shrine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Spire Garden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Sundown Pass
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Brushland
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Reflecting Pool
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Battlefield Forge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Rootbound Crag
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Karplusan Forest
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Hushwood Verge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Rockfall Vale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Canopy Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Cinder Glade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Thornspire Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Stump Stomp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
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