Kaalia of the Vast by user4559184

Format: Commander

Commander: Kaalia of the Vast

Bracket: 3

DeckCheck Threat Index: 37

Deck overview

This deck is a high-synergy combat-cheat strategy commanded by Kaalia of the Vast. Its primary game plan is to accelerate mana on the first two turns, deploy Kaalia on Turn 3, and attack on Turn 4 to put massive Angels, Demons, and Dragons directly onto the battlefield tapped and attacking. Payoffs range from immediate game-ending threats like Master of Cruelties to damage multipliers like Gisela, Blade of Goldnight and extra combat enablers like Aurelia, the Warleader. The deck reinforces its commander with efficient single-mana protection spells, redirection effects, and equipment like Lightning Greaves. If Kaalia is answered, the list pivots into hard-casting mid-curve threats using solid artifact ramp and cost reduction engines. A secondary infinite combat combo with Aurelia, the Warleader and Helm of the Host provides a decisive finish against stalled boards.

Decklist (100 cards)

  • 1 Angel of Serenity
  • 1 Angel of the Ruins
  • 1 Arcane Signet
  • 1 Archfiend of Depravity
  • 1 Aurelia, the Law Above
  • 1 Aurelia, the Warleader
  • 1 Battlefield Forge
  • 1 Black Market Connections
  • 1 Blasphemous Act
  • 1 Blood Pet
  • 1 Bloodgift Demon
  • 1 Bolt Bend
  • 1 Boros Charm
  • 1 Boros Signet
  • 1 Caves of Koilos
  • 1 Clever Concealment
  • 1 Clifftop Retreat
  • 1 Command Tower
  • 1 Dark Ritual
  • 1 Dragonskull Summit
  • 1 Earthquake
  • 1 Evolving Wilds
  • 1 Exotic Orchard
  • 1 Fellwar Stone
  • 1 Fetid Heath
  • 1 Firemane Commando
  • 1 Gamble
  • 1 Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
  • 1 Goldspan Dragon
  • 1 Graven Cairns
  • 1 Harvester of Souls
  • 1 Hellkite Tyrant
  • 1 Helm of the Host
  • 1 Holy Day
  • 1 Indulgent Tormentor
  • 1 Isolated Chapel
  • 1 Isshin, Two Heavens as One
  • 1 Kaalia of the Vast
  • 1 Kardur, Doomscourge
  • 1 Karmic Guide
  • 1 Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
  • 1 Lightning Greaves
  • 1 Master of Cruelties
  • 1 Monologue Tax
  • 8 Mountain
  • 1 Nomad Outpost
  • 1 Orzhov Signet
  • 1 Overseer of the Damned
  • 1 Path to Exile
  • 1 Phyrexian Arena
  • 1 Piru, the Volatile
  • 7 Plains
  • 1 Professional Face-Breaker
  • 1 Rakdos Signet
  • 1 Rakdos, Lord of Riots
  • 1 Reckless Barbarian
  • 1 Reconnaissance
  • 1 Redirect Lightning
  • 1 Ruby Medallion
  • 1 Rugged Prairie
  • 1 Ruinous Ultimatum
  • 1 Rune-Scarred Demon
  • 1 Ryusei, the Falling Star
  • 1 Scourge of the Throne
  • 1 Sephara, Sky's Blade
  • 1 Simian Spirit Guide
  • 1 Skirk Prospector
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Steel Hellkite
  • 1 Sulfurous Springs
  • 1 Supernatural Stamina
  • 7 Swamp
  • 1 Swiftfoot Boots
  • 1 Swords to Plowshares
  • 1 Talisman of Conviction
  • 1 Talisman of Hierarchy
  • 1 Talisman of Indulgence
  • 1 Terramorphic Expanse
  • 1 Undying Malice
  • 1 Untimely Malfunction
  • 1 Windcrag Siege