The Council of Four (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

The Council of Four
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Ezra Sassaman
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Gleaming Splendor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Bard, King of Dale
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
The Theorist, Jace Beleren
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
The Queen of Dale
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Belladonna Took
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
72%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
65%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
62%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Monologue Tax
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Dovin's Veto
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Homunculus Horde
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
33%synergy
King T'Challa
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Knight Exemplar
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Chasm Skulker
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
26%synergy
LABORATORY MANIAC
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Innocence
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Ledger Shredder
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Marshal of Zhalfir
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Windborn Muse
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Willie Lumpkin, Postman
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Detective of the Month
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Haytham Kenway
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
The Second Doctor
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Valiant Knight
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Dawn's Truce
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Sink into Stupor
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Brainstorm
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Render Silent
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Clever Concealment
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Oblation
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Dream Fracture
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Long River's Pull
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Everybody Lives!
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Permission Denied
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
The Eagles Are Coming!
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Consider
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Opt
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Final Showdown
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Hindering Light
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Resculpt
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Supreme Verdict
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Cut a Deal
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Mighty
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Winds of Abandon
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Infinite
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Council's Judgment
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Time Spiral
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Mathemagics
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Multiversal Recruitment
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Anvil of Bogardan
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Wedding Ring
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Temple Bell
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Horn of Greed
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Awakening
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Library of Leng
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Folio of Fancies
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
King Solomon's Frogs
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Wizard Class
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Smuggler's Share
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Anointed Procession
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Intangible Virtue
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
20%synergy
LAND TAX
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Ominous Seas
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Leader
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Well of Ideas
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Discovery
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Divine Visitation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Tenuous Truce
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
True Conviction
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Treachery
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Phyrexia
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
RELIQUARY TOWER
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Field
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Fountainport
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Progress
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
5%synergy
The Mind Stone
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Island
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Tundra
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
78%synergy
Flooded Strand
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Sea of Clouds
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Glacial Fortress
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Gate
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Nimbus Maze
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Meticulous Archive
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Port Town
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Seachrome Coast
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
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