Talrand, Sky Summoner (Commander) - Upgraded Spellslinger

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John Sherwood
Nov 17, 2025
Rule Zero: Avatar's Double-Faced Sagas as Commanders
The double-faced Sagas in Avatar aren't technically legal to run as your commander, but maybe your pod won't mind. Here's how to build them.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Opt
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Preordain
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Impulse
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Serum Visions
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Favorable Winds
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Ponder
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Anticipate
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Consider
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Brainstorm
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
35%synergy
High Tide
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Negate
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Pongify
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Reality Shift
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Baral, Chief of Compliance
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Haughty Djinn
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Mocking Sprite
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Archaeomancer
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Docent of Perfection
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Curious Homunculus
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Peregrine Drake
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Geyser Drake
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Wizards of Thay
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Loyal Drake
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Aetherize
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Snap
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Think Twice
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Wizard's Retort
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Resculpt
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Rewind
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Unwind
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Telling Time
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Silundi Vision
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Dig Through Time
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Narset's Reversal
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Peek
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Into the Roil
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Unsummon
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Archmage's Charm
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Quick Study
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Jwari Disruption
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Abjure
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Deliberate
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Thought Scour
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Brainsurge
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Mana Leak
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Spell Pierce
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Run Away Together
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Perplexing Test
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Mission Briefing
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Cryptic Command
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Capsize
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Quicken
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Cyber Conversion
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Obsessive Search
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Meeting of Minds
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Essence Scatter
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Dissipate
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Winged Words
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Solve the Equation
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Flood of Recollection
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Sleight of Hand
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Cruise
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Merchant Scroll
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Deluge
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Ravenform
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Portent
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Wash Out
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Polymorph
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Chart a Course
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Rise from the Tides
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Call to Mind
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Sleep
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Deep Analysis
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Retraced Image
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Strings
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Talrand's Invocation
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mitotic Manipulation
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Gust of Wind
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Distant Melody
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Unending Whisper
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Divination
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Mastery
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Mass Polymorph
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Blatant Thievery
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Relm's Sketching
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Isochron Scepter
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Proteus Staff
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
The Magic Mirror
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Rimefire Torque
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance Mission
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Propaganda
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Kindred Discovery
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Coastal Piracy
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Gravitational Shift
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Wizard Class
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
As Foretold
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Precognition Field
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Veil
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Castle Vantress
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Rivendell
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Agna Qel'a
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
7%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Remote Isle
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Three Tree City
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Heraldic Banner
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Sky Diamond
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Lens
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Jwari Disruption
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy