Kefka, Court Mage (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Combo

Cas Hinds
Jun 22, 2026
The Difference Between Bracket 4 and cEDH
A breakdown of the difference between Bracket 4 and cEDH, with insights from Playing With Power, Play to Win, and BearClaymore.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Deflecting Swat
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
75%synergy
Force of Negation
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
70%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
68%synergy
Displacer Kitten
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
67%synergy
The One Ring
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
65%synergy
Imperial Seal
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
65%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
65%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
64%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
63%synergy
Mystic Remora
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
46%synergy
Reanimate
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
58%synergy
Mana Drain
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
56%synergy
Swan Song
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
53%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
51%synergy
Waste Not
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
55%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
36%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Brain Freeze
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
59%synergy
Essence Flux
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
82%synergy
Demonic Tutor
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
73%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
75%synergy
Chrome Mox
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
86%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
79%synergy
Rhystic Study
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
66%synergy
Mox Diamond
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
82%synergy
Underworld Breach
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
72%synergy
Mana Vault
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
75%synergy
Force of Will
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
73%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
43%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Opposition Agent
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
40%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Phantasmal Image
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bone Miser
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Generator Servant
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Drake
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Mockingbird
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Psychic Frog
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Notion Thief
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Norman Osborn
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Spider-Punk
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Demonic Consultation
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
59%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
53%synergy
Cabal Ritual
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
51%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
45%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Flusterstorm
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
36%synergy
Sink into Stupor
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Flashback
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Pact
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Saw in Half
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Ad Nauseam
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
29%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Culling the Weak
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Mana Sculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Planar Incision
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-12%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-28%synergy
Fire Covenant
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Sacrifice
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Daze
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Final Fortune
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Sense
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Blur
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Negate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-17%synergy
Desperate Ritual
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Siren's Ruse
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
51%synergy
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Rite of Flame
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Windfall
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Twinflame
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Molten Duplication
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-22%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Timetwister
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Echo of Eons
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Splash Portal
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-17%synergy
Whispering Madness
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Burning Inquiry
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Change
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Energy Tap
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Electroduplicate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Inner Fire
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Duress
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Heat Shimmer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Head Games
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-0%synergy
Molten Psyche
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Hunted by The Family
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-0%synergy
Mind's Desire
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Step Through
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Prosperity
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
53%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-18%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Defense Grid
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Library of Leng
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Folio of Fancies
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Howling Mine
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-0%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
41%synergy
Curiosity
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Cool but Rude
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Liliana's Caress
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Forced Fruition
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Oil
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Kitnap
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Telepathy
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Dream Halls
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sneak Attack
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Ophidian Eye
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Oppression
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
62%synergy
Arena of Glory
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
45%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
25%synergy
City of Traitors
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
The Black Gate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Homeward Path
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
45%synergy
Lotus Petal
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
78%synergy
Fellwar Stone
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
42%synergy
Grim Monolith
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-23%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
54%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
54%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
52%synergy
Badlands
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
79%synergy
Underground Sea
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
79%synergy
Volcanic Island
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
79%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
73%synergy
Mana Confluence
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
71%synergy
City of Brass
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
70%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
67%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
63%synergy
Island
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
-21%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
41%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
64%synergy
Marsh Flats
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
62%synergy
Luxury Suite
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Swamp
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
-37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
47%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
-41%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
41%synergy
Cavern of Souls
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Undercity Sewers
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Underground River
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Falls
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Starting Town
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-13%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-35%synergy
Sulfur Falls
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-36%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-32%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Oscorp Industries
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Islet
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy