The Jolly Balloon Man (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

The Jolly Balloon Man
Rank #183
40decks
Nick Price
Apr 27, 2026
The Top 10 Most Played MDFCs in Commander
MDFCs are among the most popular cards in Commander due to their versatility. But which ones are the most played? Let's look at the top 10.
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Turbulent Steppe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Village Bell-Ringer
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
84%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
83%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
78%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
66%synergy
Deflecting Swat
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
64%synergy
Felidar Guardian
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Esper Sentinel
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
61%synergy
Skullclamp
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
60%synergy
Urza's Saga
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Grand Abolisher
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Iron Myr
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
56%synergy
Gold Myr
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
56%synergy
Silence
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Jeska's Will
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
64%synergy
Gamble
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
71%synergy
Smothering Tithe
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Chrome Mox
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
69%synergy
Teferi's Protection
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Mana Vault
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
51%synergy
Mox Diamond
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
53%synergy
The One Ring
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Restoration Angel
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Spirited Companion
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Ocelot Pride
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Voice of Victory
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Enduring Innocence
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Coercive Recruiter
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Karmic Guide
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Agate Instigator
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Solitude
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Patron of the Arts
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Engineer
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Serra Ascendant
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Combat Celebrant
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Priest of Urabrask
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Ao, the Dawn Sky
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Wall of Omens
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Welder
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Helpful Hunter
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Plague Myr
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Splitskin Doll
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Fury
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Hedron Crawler
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Matron
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Red Elemental Blast
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Pyroblast
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Orim's Chant
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Ephemerate
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Duplication
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Boros Charm
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-30%synergy
Angel's Grace
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-15%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Thraben Charm
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
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8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Final Fortune
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Rite of Flame
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Faithless Looting
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
Molten Duplication
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Split Up
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Heat Shimmer
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Electroduplicate
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Mighty
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Illusionist's Bracers
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Panharmonicon
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Umbral Mantle
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-14%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-30%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Magewright's Stone
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Thornbite Staff
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Blasting Station
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Altar of the Brood
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Trouble in Pairs
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Impact Tremors
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Anointed Procession
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Underworld Breach
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Mana Echoes
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Deafening Silence
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Warleader's Call
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Determined Iteration
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Splinter Twin
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Blood Moon
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Cool but Rude
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Powerbalance
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Echoing Assault
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Mishra's Factory
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Mutavault
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-23%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
City of Traitors
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Lotus Petal
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Grim Monolith
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-28%synergy
Cursed Mirror
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Patriar's Seal
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
59%synergy
Battlefield Forge
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Spectator Seating
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Plateau
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
68%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Witch Enchanter
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
51%synergy
Wooded Foothills
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Elegant Parlor
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
51%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
46%synergy
City of Brass
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Radiant Summit
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-24%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-20%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-25%synergy
Starting Town
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-9%synergy