Vault Boy, Cap Collector (Commander) - Counterspells

Original Name:

Grand Arbiter Augustin IVGrand Arbiter Augustin IV

Alex Wicker
Apr 30, 2026
Can the Commander Ban List Be Dramatically Downsized?
With the Commander Bracket System in place, it's time to reevaluate the ban list. Can we unban most of the banned cards?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Gleaming Bastion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ghostly Prison
73%inclusion88 decks120 decks
49%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
53%inclusion64 decks120 decks
48%synergy
Propaganda
73%inclusion87 decks120 decks
46%synergy
Aura of Silence
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
42%synergy
Render Silent
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
42%synergy
Mana Leak
44%inclusion53 decks120 decks
41%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
40%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
37%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
51%inclusion61 decks120 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
80%inclusion96 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion82 decks120 decks
-0%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion78 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
63%inclusion76 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion70 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Supreme Verdict
56%inclusion67 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion60 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Blind Obedience
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
65%inclusion78 decks120 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
64%inclusion77 decks120 decks
40%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
50%inclusion60 decks120 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion60 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion56 decks120 decks
31%synergy
Farewell
46%inclusion55 decks120 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Windborn Muse
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
40%inclusion48 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
30%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Hushbringer
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Archon of Emeria
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Fatespinner
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Azor's Elocutors
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
22%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Absolute Virtue
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Soulless Jailer
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Strict Proctor
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
The Council of Four
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Arbiter
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Containment Priest
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Guildmage
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Guile
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Tax Collector
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Aven Interrupter
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Suppressor Skyguard
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion43 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Disallow
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
32%synergy
Rewind
34%inclusion41 decks120 decks
30%synergy
No More Lies
33%inclusion39 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Absorb
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Unwind
30%inclusion36 decks120 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Spell Pierce
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
25%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Dispel
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Cancel
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Permission Denied
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Tale's End
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Mana Tithe
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
-13%synergy
Defabricate
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Essence Scatter
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Wash Away
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Dissipate
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Bane's Contingency
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Archmage's Charm
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Dissolve
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Remand
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Denial
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Daze
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Hindering Light
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Erode
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Condescend
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Lose Focus
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Wrath of God
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Time Wipe
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Armageddon
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Terminus
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Day of Judgment
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Bribery
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Catastrophe
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Sunfall
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Expropriate
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
27%inclusion32 decks120 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
23%inclusion27 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Pearl Medallion
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Norn's Annex
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Winter Orb
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Torpor Orb
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
-9%synergy
Winter Moon
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Static Orb
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-17%synergy
Knowledge Pool
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Helm of Obedience
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Isolation Cell
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Trinisphere
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Pithing Needle
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Damping Sphere
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Weathered Runestone
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion51 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
23%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
17%synergy
Sphere of Safety
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Rest in Peace
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Rule of Law
24%inclusion29 decks120 decks
21%synergy
Solemnity
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Stasis
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Monologue Tax
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Aether Barrier
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Frozen Aether
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Silence
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Telepathy
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Back to Basics
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Monastery Siege
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Counterbalance
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Kismet
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Detention Sphere
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Nevermore
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
-0%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion111 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion98 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion59 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion42 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion23 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
-15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion119 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion119 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion99 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
67%inclusion80 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion80 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
58%inclusion70 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
48%inclusion57 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
43%inclusion52 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion50 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion46 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
37%inclusion44 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
32%inclusion38 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion35 decks120 decks
-16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
-10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
23%inclusion28 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Gate
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-0%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
4%synergy