Kefka, Court Mage (Commander) - Optimized Control

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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Abomination, World Ravager
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Waste Not
71%inclusion95 decks133 decks
59%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
69%inclusion92 decks133 decks
59%synergy
Displacer Kitten
61%inclusion81 decks133 decks
55%synergy
Essence Flux
57%inclusion76 decks133 decks
51%synergy
Reanimate
72%inclusion96 decks133 decks
47%synergy
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion82 decks133 decks
41%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
48%inclusion64 decks133 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
78%inclusion104 decks133 decks
41%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
39%synergy
Saw in Half
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion83 decks133 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion76 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
52%inclusion69 decks133 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion61 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Animate Dead
45%inclusion60 decks133 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
32%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
65%inclusion87 decks133 decks
46%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
65%inclusion86 decks133 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion84 decks133 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion66 decks133 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
47%inclusion62 decks133 decks
33%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
39%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
33%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Vivi Ornitier
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Notion Thief
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Bone Miser
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Strix
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Anger
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Phantasmal Image
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Generator Servant
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Spark Double
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Naban, Dean of Iteration
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Norman Osborn
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Ritual
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Mana Sculpt
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Brain Freeze
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Flame of Anor
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Burnt Offering
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Planar Incision
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
-15%synergy
Espers to Magicite
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Misdirection
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Laughing Mad
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Rite of Flame
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Twinflame
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Counsel
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Electroduplicate
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Stitch Together
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Syphon Mind
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
-14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Molten Duplication
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Persist
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Ringsight
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Final Parting
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-0%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-0%synergy
Reforge the Soul
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Monument to Endurance
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
27%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Breach
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Liliana's Caress
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Necromancy
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Megrim
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Oppression
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Raiders' Wake
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
No Mercy
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Bandit's Talent
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion57 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Arena of Glory
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Mistrise Village
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion130 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion129 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion101 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion95 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion90 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
58%inclusion77 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion44 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
-0%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion131 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Island
92%inclusion122 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion119 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion114 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion109 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion108 decks133 decks
35%synergy
Blood Crypt
80%inclusion107 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
78%inclusion104 decks133 decks
43%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion95 decks133 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
70%inclusion93 decks133 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion81 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
53%inclusion70 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
47%inclusion62 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion53 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
40%inclusion53 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Underground Sea
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
-0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
-28%synergy
Blazemire Verge
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
-15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
-18%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Graven Cairns
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
9%synergy