Rankle, Master of Pranks (Commander) - Control

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Alex Wicker
Jun 24, 2025
Commander Philosophy - Game Winners vs. Game Changers
In this edition of Commander Philosophy, we look at the differences between ending the game and changing the game.
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9%synergy
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Waste Not
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59%synergy
Ophiomancer
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44%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
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39%synergy
Withering Torment
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37%synergy
Bloodghast
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36%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
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35%synergy
Rankle's Prank
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35%synergy
Bitterblossom
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Sangromancer
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33%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
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Jet Medallion
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17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
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3%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
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5%synergy
Crypt Ghast
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9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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15%synergy
Reanimate
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Phyrexian Arena
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Plaguecrafter
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Massacre Wurm
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
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44%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Burglar Rat
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Boggart Trawler
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
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10%synergy
Dread Presence
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16%synergy
The Raven Man
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25%synergy
Dark Confidant
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23%synergy
Blood Artist
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-1%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Necrogoyf
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
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0%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
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19%synergy
Fell Specter
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22%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Accursed Marauder
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Containment Construct
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Nezumi Informant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Big Game Hunter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Rotting Rats
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Bone Miser
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Gutterbones
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mindslicer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Asylum Visitor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Hecteyes
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Persistent Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
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16%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Defile
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Soul Shatter
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Consuming Corruption
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Malice
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Malicious Affliction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Heartless Act
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
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-7%synergy
Withering Boon
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4%synergy
Darkness
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-1%synergy
Dark Withering
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8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
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0%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
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-4%synergy
Vona's Hunger
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4%synergy
Dismember
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-2%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Syphon Mind
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Exsanguinate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
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-1%synergy
Dread Return
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Vicious Rumors
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mutilate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Delirium Skeins
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mind Rake
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Deal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Abzan
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Smallpox
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Gix's Command
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Pox
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Arterial Flow
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Let's Play a Game
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
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5%synergy
Sinkhole
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Death Cloud
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Unnerve
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
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8%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Pelakka Predation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mire in Misery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtseize
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sandman's Quicksand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Geth's Grimoire
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Monument to Endurance
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Expedition Map
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mindcrank
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Currency Converter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Lashwrithe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Vorpal Sword
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Smokestack
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Regalia
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-13%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Megrim
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Animate Dead
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Bottomless Pit
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Necromancy
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Painful Quandary
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dying to Serve
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Grave Pact
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Oppression
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Bandit's Talent
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Black Market
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Contamination
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Necrogen Mists
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Court of Ambition
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Liliana's Caress
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Raiders' Wake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of the Void
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mornsong Aria
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
No Mercy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Drownyard Temple
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blast Zone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Access Tunnel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Barad-dûr
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Realm of Koh
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Vesuva
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The Black Gate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Mishra's Factory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
High Market
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lake of the Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
City of Traitors
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Pelakka Predation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Capital City
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Night Market
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy