Mirko, Obsessive Theorist (Commander) - Budget Self-Mill

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Cas Hinds
Sep 1, 2025
Different Approaches To Building a Commander Deck
Cas Hinds takes a look at the different approaches to playing and deck building in Commander, listing the pros and cons of each.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Unwelcome Sprite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nightveil Sprite
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Sinister Starfish
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Case of the Shifting Visage
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Curate
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Unshakable Tail
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Consider
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Charnel Serenade
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Dogged Detective
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Soul Diviner
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Eye of Duskmantle
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Pile On
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Doom Whisperer
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Baleful Strix
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Hexavus
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Enhanced Surveillance
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Candlestick
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Fain, the Broker
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Master of Death
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Price of Fame
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Ravenous Chupacabra
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Mulldrifter
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Watcher of Hours
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Vizier of Many Faces
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Likeness Looter
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Massacre Wurm
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Lazav, the Multifarious
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Dimir Spybug
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Copycrook
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Starving Revenant
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Dream Eater
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Thrull Parasite
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Evil Twin
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Mindwhisker
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Shriekmaw
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Il Mheg Pixie
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Thoughtbound Phantasm
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Faerie Dreamthief
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Vile Entomber
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Body Double
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Copy Catchers
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Grave Titan
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Strandcatcher
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
The Ancient One
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Deranged Assistant
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Whispering Snitch
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Clever Impersonator
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Millikin
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Undercover Operative
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Mirrorhall Mimic
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Amphin Mutineer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Spark Double
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Shoreline Looter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Ephara's Dispersal
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Mission Briefing
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Brainstorm
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Discovery // Dispersal
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Frantic Search
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Unauthorized Exit
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Sinister Sabotage
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Swallowed by Leviathan
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Unexplained Disappearance
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Fact or Fiction
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Spellgyre
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Counterpoint
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Lethal Scheme
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Drag the Canal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Overkill
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Cruel Truths
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Consuming Ashes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Tale's End
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Reenact the Crime
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Refute
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Notion Rain
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Connive // Concoct
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Buried Alive
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Start the TARDIS
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Deep Analysis
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Diresight
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Chart a Course
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Unmarked Grave
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Contingency Plan
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Wail of the Forgotten
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Persist
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Final Parting
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Risky Research
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Winternight Stories
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Terror Tide
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Living Death
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Taigam's Scheming
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Essence Anchor
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Power Conduit
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bonehoard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Grafted Wargear
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Gossip's Talent
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Disinformation Campaign
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Search for Azcanta
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Think Tank
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Stillness in Motion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Combat Research
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Underwater Tunnel // Slimy Aquarium
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Amonkhet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Drownyard Temple
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Nesting Grounds
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Hostile Desert
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Isle
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Sunken Hollow
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Choked Estuary
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Fetid Pools
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
28%synergy
River of Tears
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Port of Karfell
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Conduit Pylons
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Myriad Landscape
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Hidden Grotto
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Temple of Deceit
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Dismal Backwater
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-35%synergy
Sinister Hideout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Serpent's Pass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Darkslick Shores
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy