Grand Arbiter Augustin IV (Commander) - Optimized

Alternate Names:

Vault Boy, Cap CollectorVault Boy, Cap Collector

Alex Wicker
Apr 30, 2026
Can the Commander Ban List Be Dramatically Downsized?
With the Commander Bracket System in place, it's time to reevaluate the ban list. Can we unban most of the banned cards?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Erode
4.0%inclusion7 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
3.2%inclusion6 decks190 decks
0%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
2.7%inclusion4 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
2.7%inclusion4 decks147 decks
1%synergy
Flow State
1.2%inclusion2 decks163 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Grand Abolisher
64%inclusion731 decks1.15K decks
53%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
57%inclusion655 decks1.15K decks
52%synergy
Aura of Silence
56%inclusion640 decks1.15K decks
51%synergy
Propaganda
77%inclusion884 decks1.15K decks
51%synergy
Ghostly Prison
72%inclusion827 decks1.15K decks
48%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
47%inclusion535 decks1.15K decks
43%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
52%inclusion591 decks1.15K decks
43%synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
45%inclusion516 decks1.15K decks
42%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
43%inclusion495 decks1.15K decks
41%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
43%inclusion495 decks1.15K decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion864 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
75%inclusion864 decks1.15K decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion732 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
62%inclusion714 decks1.15K decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion649 decks1.15K decks
35%synergy
Supreme Verdict
57%inclusion647 decks1.15K decks
29%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
54%inclusion624 decks1.15K decks
39%synergy
Blind Obedience
50%inclusion570 decks1.15K decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
49%inclusion565 decks1.15K decks
34%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
49%inclusion559 decks1.15K decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
80%inclusion919 decks1.15K decks
57%synergy
Smothering Tithe
78%inclusion888 decks1.15K decks
54%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
65%inclusion747 decks1.15K decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion703 decks1.15K decks
40%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
58%inclusion662 decks1.15K decks
51%synergy
Mystical Tutor
55%inclusion632 decks1.15K decks
42%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion616 decks1.15K decks
37%synergy
Farewell
45%inclusion516 decks1.15K decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion502 decks1.15K decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion498 decks1.15K decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Windborn Muse
48%inclusion552 decks1.15K decks
37%synergy
Hushbringer
43%inclusion488 decks1.15K decks
39%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
42%inclusion480 decks1.15K decks
39%synergy
Archon of Emeria
41%inclusion470 decks1.15K decks
37%synergy
Fatespinner
37%inclusion423 decks1.15K decks
34%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
36%inclusion409 decks1.15K decks
30%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
31%inclusion357 decks1.15K decks
29%synergy
Soulless Jailer
26%inclusion301 decks1.15K decks
23%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
25%inclusion289 decks1.15K decks
22%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
24%inclusion273 decks1.15K decks
21%synergy
Strict Proctor
21%inclusion239 decks1.15K decks
19%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
20%inclusion229 decks1.15K decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion202 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Containment Priest
17%inclusion199 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion198 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Leonin Arbiter
17%inclusion190 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Absolute Virtue
16%inclusion139 decks878 decks
12%synergy
The Council of Four
15%inclusion174 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion174 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
15%inclusion171 decks1.15K decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
13%inclusion147 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion122 decks1.01K decks
8%synergy
Vryn Wingmare
12%inclusion136 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Wandering Archaic
11%inclusion127 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
11%inclusion125 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
11%inclusion124 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
11%inclusion123 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion120 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
10%inclusion120 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion116 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
10%inclusion111 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
9.3%inclusion107 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
8.9%inclusion102 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
8.8%inclusion101 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
8.6%inclusion99 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.4%inclusion96 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion95 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
8.3%inclusion95 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
7.9%inclusion90 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Spellseeker
7.8%inclusion89 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
7.7%inclusion88 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
7.7%inclusion88 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Archon of Absolution
7.6%inclusion87 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
7.6%inclusion87 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Aven Interrupter
7.5%inclusion86 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Isperia, Supreme Judge
6.8%inclusion78 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.8%inclusion78 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
6.7%inclusion77 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Clarion Conqueror
6.6%inclusion66 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
6.6%inclusion75 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
48%inclusion551 decks1.15K decks
32%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion455 decks1.15K decks
12%synergy
Silence
37%inclusion426 decks1.15K decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
37%inclusion425 decks1.15K decks
29%synergy
Render Silent
36%inclusion412 decks1.15K decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion393 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion377 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion314 decks1.15K decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion296 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion283 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Permission Denied
23%inclusion263 decks1.15K decks
18%synergy
Mana Leak
20%inclusion224 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion184 decks1.15K decks
-15%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion176 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
15%inclusion170 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion159 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion158 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion157 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion147 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion142 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion140 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
No More Lies
12%inclusion137 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Absorb
10%inclusion117 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Disallow
10%inclusion113 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.4%inclusion108 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
8.5%inclusion97 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Pongify
8.0%inclusion92 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Hindering Light
7.9%inclusion90 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.6%inclusion87 decks1.14K decks
-5%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.6%inclusion87 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.5%inclusion86 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.4%inclusion85 decks1.15K decks
-8%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.3%inclusion84 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
6.8%inclusion78 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Unwind
6.7%inclusion77 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Opt
6.6%inclusion75 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.1%inclusion70 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.5%inclusion63 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.3%inclusion61 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Snap
5.2%inclusion60 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
31%inclusion353 decks1.15K decks
19%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
29%inclusion333 decks1.15K decks
24%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion308 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Time Wipe
24%inclusion270 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
22%inclusion257 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
Armageddon
19%inclusion219 decks1.15K decks
18%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion181 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion172 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion163 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion151 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.9%inclusion102 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.0%inclusion92 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion80 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.2%inclusion71 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.2%inclusion71 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Ravages of War
5.8%inclusion66 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Expropriate
5.3%inclusion61 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
5.1%inclusion58 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winter Orb
39%inclusion442 decks1.15K decks
36%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
32%inclusion361 decks1.15K decks
30%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
31%inclusion350 decks1.15K decks
22%synergy
Cursed Totem
28%inclusion316 decks1.15K decks
25%synergy
Pearl Medallion
26%inclusion302 decks1.15K decks
19%synergy
Norn's Annex
23%inclusion267 decks1.15K decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion245 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion236 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
20%inclusion233 decks1.15K decks
19%synergy
Torpor Orb
19%inclusion221 decks1.15K decks
17%synergy
Static Orb
19%inclusion218 decks1.15K decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion212 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion205 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion202 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
16%inclusion179 decks1.15K decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion151 decks1.15K decks
-12%synergy
Trinisphere
13%inclusion147 decks1.15K decks
12%synergy
Knowledge Pool
13%inclusion144 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion123 decks1.14K decks
9%synergy
Damping Sphere
10%inclusion118 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Crawlspace
10%inclusion109 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Meekstone
7.8%inclusion89 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.3%inclusion84 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Helm of Obedience
7.0%inclusion80 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Isolation Cell
6.6%inclusion76 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
43%inclusion491 decks1.15K decks
33%synergy
Land Tax
37%inclusion426 decks1.15K decks
28%synergy
Rest in Peace
36%inclusion417 decks1.15K decks
31%synergy
Sphere of Safety
28%inclusion317 decks1.15K decks
23%synergy
Stasis
25%inclusion287 decks1.15K decks
23%synergy
Rule of Law
25%inclusion282 decks1.15K decks
22%synergy
Frozen Aether
17%inclusion200 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
Deafening Silence
17%inclusion199 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Back to Basics
16%inclusion188 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Solemnity
13%inclusion154 decks1.15K decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion149 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion109 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.2%inclusion105 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Suppression Field
8.5%inclusion97 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Counterbalance
8.1%inclusion93 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.9%inclusion91 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Monastery Siege
7.7%inclusion88 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
7.2%inclusion83 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
7.1%inclusion81 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.0%inclusion79 decks1.12K decks
1%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
7.0%inclusion80 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Kismet
6.8%inclusion78 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Karmic Justice
6.2%inclusion71 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.3%inclusion61 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
5.2%inclusion60 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Aether Barrier
5.2%inclusion59 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Decree of Silence
5.1%inclusion58 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
21%inclusion246 decks1.15K decks
19%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.2%inclusion83 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.2%inclusion82 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
6.3%inclusion72 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
5.1%inclusion58 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion620 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion343 decks1.15K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion283 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion255 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
21%inclusion245 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion213 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion200 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Academy Ruins
16%inclusion188 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion177 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion177 decks1.15K decks
13%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
11%inclusion130 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
9.3%inclusion106 decks1.15K decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.6%inclusion87 decks1.01K decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.6%inclusion99 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
7.7%inclusion88 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.6%inclusion76 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion68 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.8%inclusion66 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion1.06K decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion948 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion561 decks1.15K decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion526 decks1.15K decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion410 decks1.15K decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion274 decks1.15K decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion213 decks1.15K decks
-7%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion198 decks1.15K decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion193 decks1.15K decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion161 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion122 decks1.15K decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion115 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion112 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion95 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion81 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.4%inclusion62 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.1%inclusion58 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.11K decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion1.11K decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion978 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion770 decks1.15K decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
66%inclusion759 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
60%inclusion685 decks1.15K decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion589 decks1.15K decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion559 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion511 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Deserted Beach
42%inclusion476 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Port Town
37%inclusion429 decks1.15K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
35%inclusion402 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
31%inclusion358 decks1.15K decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Gate
28%inclusion326 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
28%inclusion322 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
27%inclusion310 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion284 decks1.15K decks
12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
25%inclusion281 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23%inclusion264 decks1.15K decks
-12%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
23%inclusion261 decks1.15K decks
2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
20%inclusion234 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion225 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion224 decks1.15K decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion174 decks1.15K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion172 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion166 decks1.15K decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion153 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion153 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion148 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion142 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion140 decks1.15K decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion136 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion134 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion131 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion114 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion114 decks1.15K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.1%inclusion104 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
8.9%inclusion102 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.8%inclusion101 decks1.15K decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.6%inclusion87 decks1.14K decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion80 decks1.15K decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.7%inclusion77 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Razortide Bridge
6.0%inclusion69 decks1.15K decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
6.0%inclusion69 decks1.15K decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.9%inclusion67 decks1.15K decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.8%inclusion66 decks1.15K decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.1%inclusion58 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.1%inclusion58 decks1.15K decks
0%synergy