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Apr 1, 2026
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The Top 10 Most Played DFCs in Commander
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Bilbo's Gambit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Goblin Bombardment
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
83%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
79%synergy
High Market
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Thornbite Staff
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Palani's Hatcher
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Skullclamp
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Mirror Entity
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Lore
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Heroic Intervention
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Worldly Tutor
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Seedborn Muse
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Aura Shards
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Natural Order
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Zacama, Primal Calamity
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Nesting Dragon
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Marauding Raptor
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Polyraptor
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Apex Altisaur
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Vaultborn Tyrant
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Chomping Changeling
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Belonging
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Samut, Voice of Dissent
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Mutable Explorer
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Regisaur Alpha
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Protean Hulk
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Summoner's Egg
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Gishath, Sun's Avatar
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Gladewalker
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Mysterious Egg
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Ripjaw Raptor
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Trumpeting Carnosaur
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Silverclad Ferocidons
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Hulking Raptor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Regal Behemoth
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Universal Automaton
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Greater Gargadon
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Roc Egg
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Forerunner of the Empire
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dragon Egg
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Growth
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Eladamri's Call
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Veil of Summer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Erode
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Claim
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Personify
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Crop Rotation
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Noxious Revival
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Pyroblast
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Primal Growth
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Savage Order
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Open the Armory
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Doomskar
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Shared Roots
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Blasting Station
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Altar of Dementia
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Scroll Rack
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Spawning Pit
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Culling Dais
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
The Great Henge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Monster Manual
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Rhythm of the Wild
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Martyr's Cause
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Sylvan Library
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Wild Growth
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Defense of the Heart
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Springleaf Parade
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Impact Tremors
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Season
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Warstorm Surge
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Annie Joins Up
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Parallel Lives
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sterling Grove
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Life Finds a Way
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Welcome to . . .
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Determined Iteration
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Mutavault
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Homeward Path
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Patriar's Seal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-0%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Stomping Ground
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Sacred Foundry
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Temple Garden
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Windswept Heath
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Spire Garden
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Rootbound Crag
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Cinder Glade
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Jungle Shrine
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Rockfall Vale
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Karplusan Forest
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Taiga
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Savannah
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Hushwood Verge
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Brushland
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Thornspire Verge
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Horizon Canopy
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
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