The Council of Four (Commander) - Core Control

The Council of Four
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Ezra Sassaman
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Harmonized Trio
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Erode
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mangara, the Diplomat
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Detective of the Month
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Dream Fracture
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Negate
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Knight Exemplar
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Homunculus Horde
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Chasm Skulker
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Loyal Warhound
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Thought Courier
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Merfolk Looter
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Innocence
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Valiant Knight
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Claim Jumper
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Nadir Kraken
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Omens
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Walking Atlas
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Spirited Companion
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Lore Broker
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Windborn Muse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Haytham Kenway
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Station Monitor
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Long River's Pull
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Opt
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Consider
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Jwari Disruption
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Vision Skeins
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Oblation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Deduce
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Kabira Takedown
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Split Decision
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Thraben Charm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Comeuppance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Hindering Light
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Remand
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Pyrrhic Strike
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorweave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Tithe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fateful Absence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Parting Gust
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Meeting of Minds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Benevolent Offering
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Mighty
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Council's Judgment
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Valiant Endeavor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Cut a Deal
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Suppression Ray
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Modify Memory
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Bond of Discipline
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Jailbreak
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Minds Aglow
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Honor
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Wedding Ring
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Folio of Fancies
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Venser's Journal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Argent Dais
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Halo Fountain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Navigation Orb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Temple Bell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Intangible Virtue
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Monologue Tax
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Smuggler's Share
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Solitary Confinement
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Wizard Class
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Leader
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Rest in Peace
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Opposition
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tenuous Truce
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Search the Premises
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Well of Ideas
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Court of Cunning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Psychic Impetus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Oath of Lieges
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Paladin Class
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Martial Impetus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Telepathy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Secluded Steppe
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Remote Isle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Vale
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Arid Archway
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Memorial to Genius
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Fair Basilica
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Karoo
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Talisman of Progress
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sky Diamond
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Coveted Jewel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Coalition Relic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Port Town
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Nimbus Maze
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Suppression Ray
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Kabira Takedown
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Skybridge Towers
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
North Pole Gates
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
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