Eight-and-a-Half-Tails (Commander) - Optimized Control

Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
Rank #1,260
8decks
Sikora
Feb 5, 2025
Commander Unoptimized - It's A Deck, Not An Engine
Commander doesn't need to be a fully optimized game every time. Sometimes, it's helpful to simply play the game as it unfolds before you.
Deck Filters
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Approach of the Second Sun
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Ghostly Prison
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Giver of Runes
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Archon of Absolution
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Aura of Silence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Grand Abolisher
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Painter's Servant
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Glare of Heresy
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Pearl Medallion
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Mother of Runes
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Sun Titan
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Land Tax
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Smothering Tithe
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Chasm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Windborn Muse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Alms Collector
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Angel of Jubilation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Archon of Emeria
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Pentarch Paladin
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Hushbringer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Containment Priest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Vryn Wingmare
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Solitude
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drumbellower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Purity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kataki, War's Wage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diamond Knight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Pious Kitsune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dawn Charm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Generous Gift
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Mana Tithe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Comeuppance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Orim's Chant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Angel's Grace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Brave the Elements
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Disenchant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Ethereal Haze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Strike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Faith's Reward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fateful Absence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gods Willing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Oblation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Holy Day
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Riot Control
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reverent Mantra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Warping Wail
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Angelsong
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Ravnica at War
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Wrath of God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Armageddon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Winnowing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Open the Armory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Cleansing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Planar Cleansing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cleansing Nova
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Search for Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Oketra's Monument
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Wedding Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Static Orb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Grindstone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Distorting Lens
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Winter Moon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Prism Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Winter Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crawlspace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Liar's Pendulum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Clock of Omens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cursed Totem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Scroll Rack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Null Brooch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Web
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Heartstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Colossus Hammer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tangle Wire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Disruptor Flute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Godsend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pariah's Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Smokestack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Blind Obedience
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Rune of Protection: White
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Circle of Protection: White
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Story Circle
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Worship
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Monologue Tax
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Solemnity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Rest in Peace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Grasp of Fate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Harsh Judgment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Earnest Fellowship
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Rule of Law
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Deafening Silence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sphere of Safety
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Rune of Protection: Blue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nevermore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stony Silence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pariah
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Rabble Rousing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Floating Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flickering Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Circle of Protection: Green
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brave the Sands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Divine Visitation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pentarch Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Green Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Martyr's Cause
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Anointed Procession
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Red Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Black Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Circle of Protection: Black
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Armored Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Rune of Protection: Red
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Artifact Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rune of Protection: Black
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rune of Protection: Green
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Endless Horizons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Circle of Protection: Blue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Circle of Protection: Red
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
The Wanderer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Homeward Path
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Lotus Field
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Kor Haven
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Ghost Quarter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Maze of Ith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Minas Tirith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Pit of Offerings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Scrying Sheets
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Arch of Orazca
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Terrain Generator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Dark Depths
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mistveil Plains
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Karoo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Nyx Lotus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-33%synergy
Heraldic Banner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Gilded Lotus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Plains
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Planar Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Conduit Pylons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Obscura Storefront
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy