Terra Branford (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Stax

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Cooper Gottfried
Mar 23, 2026
The Top 40 Four-Mana Commanders
This list of the top 40 four-mana commanders is full of many of the best commanders out there. How many of these have you played against?
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Static Orb
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Winter Orb
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
77%synergy
Trinisphere
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Unwinding Clock
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Mana Drain
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Fabricate
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Inventors' Fair
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Force of Negation
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Isochron Scepter
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Voltaic Key
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Whir of Invention
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Mana Vault
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Force of Will
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Grim Monolith
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Chrome Mox
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Mox Diamond
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Etherium Sculptor
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Spellskite
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Foundry Inspector
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Metalworker
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Trophy Mage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Tribute Mage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Painter's Servant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Trinket Mage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Starwinder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Edgar, King of Figaro
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Palinchron
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Chief Engineer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
K-9, Mark I
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Memnarch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Walking Atlas
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Flusterstorm
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Cyber Conversion
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Nexus of Fate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Banishing Knack
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Archmage's Charm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Miscast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Trickbind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Retraction Helix
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Intuition
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Turnabout
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-28%synergy
Stifle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mana Leak
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Long-Term Plans
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
High Tide
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-36%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Impulse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Sunder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Timetwister
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Ponder
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Transmute Artifact
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Reshape
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Merchant Scroll
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Time Spiral
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Polymorph
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Mastery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Thoughtcast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Infinite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rise and Shine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Time Stretch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Expropriate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Aether Gale
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Universal Surveillance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Acquire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Manifold Key
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Urza's Bauble
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Forge
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Howling Mine
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Winter Moon
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Storage Matrix
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Proteus Staff
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Codex Shredder
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Scroll Rack
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Spellbook
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Pithing Needle
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Welding Jar
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Defense Grid
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Cloud Key
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Meekstone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Torpor Orb
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Grindstone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Tangle Wire
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Staff of Domination
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Smokestack
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Repurposing Bay
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Relic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Weathered Runestone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Eye
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Prized Statue
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Power Artifact
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Back to Basics
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Copy Artifact
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Mind Over Matter
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Training Grounds
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Stasis
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
One with the Multiverse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Counterbalance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Aether Barrier
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Frozen Aether
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Lost in the Maze
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Artificer Class
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Tomb
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
30%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-25%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Vein
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Tolaria West
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Workshop
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Archway of Innovation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Vesuva
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Chasm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Mox Opal
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
90%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Basalt Monolith
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Lotus Petal
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Caged Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Island
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Planar Nexus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy