Kaalia by dr.dre

Format: Commander

Commander: Kaalia of the Vast

Bracket: 2

DeckCheck Threat Index: 22

Deck overview

This deck is a classic Mardu battlecruiser strategy built around Kaalia of the Vast and Angel tribal synergy. The primary goal is to cast Kaalia ahead of curve and declare attacks to cheat high-cost, flying Angels directly onto the battlefield tapped and attacking. By bypassing the steep mana costs of threats like Angel of Despair, Herald of the Host, and Aegis Angel, the deck quickly builds a lethal aerial army. However, the plan depends heavily on Kaalia surviving to untap. The lack of fast mana and high concentration of tapped lands make early setup deliberate. Because the list lacks compact infinite combos and stack interaction, it aims to eliminate opponents through fair combat damage and one-sided sweepers like Mass Calcify. Equipping protection like Swiftfoot Boots and timing board wipes are essential to maintaining momentum through the midgame.

Decklist (100 cards)

  • 1 Adarkar Valkyrie
  • 1 Aegis Angel
  • 1 Angel of Condemnation
  • 1 Angel of Despair
  • 1 Angel of Serenity
  • 1 Angelic Skirmisher
  • 1 Anya, Merciless Angel
  • 1 Archangel
  • 1 Bond of Discipline
  • 1 Bond of Revival
  • 1 Boros Charm
  • 1 Boros Garrison
  • 1 Boros Guildgate
  • 1 Boros Signet
  • 1 Brightflame
  • 1 Command Tower
  • 1 Damnable Pact
  • 1 Dawnbreak Reclaimer
  • 1 Deathpact Angel
  • 1 Defy Death
  • 1 Diabolic Tutor
  • 1 Drifting Meadow
  • 1 Earthquake
  • 1 Emeria Shepherd
  • 1 Empyrial Storm
  • 1 Entreat the Angels
  • 1 Evolving Wilds
  • 1 Firemane Angel
  • 1 Firemane Avenger
  • 1 Firemind Vessel
  • 1 Forgotten Cave
  • 1 Forsaken Sanctuary
  • 1 Guardian of the Gateless
  • 1 Heavenly Blademaster
  • 1 Herald of the Host
  • 1 Kaalia of the Vast
  • 1 Light of the Legion
  • 1 Loxodon Warhammer
  • 1 Loyal Unicorn
  • 1 Magmaquake
  • 1 Mana Geode
  • 1 Mardu Banner
  • 1 Mass Calcify
  • 1 Master Warcraft
  • 1 Moonsilver Spear
  • 1 Mortify
  • 4 Mountain
  • 1 Nomad Outpost
  • 1 Orim's Thunder
  • 1 Orzhov Basilica
  • 1 Orzhov Guildgate
  • 1 Orzhov Signet
  • 1 Parhelion II
  • 11 Plains
  • 1 Rakdos Carnarium
  • 1 Rakdos Locket
  • 1 Rally of Wings
  • 1 Razia, Boros Archangel
  • 1 Read the Bones
  • 1 Reckless Spite
  • 1 Return to Dust
  • 1 Reya Dawnbringer
  • 1 Secluded Steppe
  • 1 Serra Angel
  • 1 Serra's Guardian
  • 1 Skeletal Scrying
  • 1 Smoldering Crater
  • 1 Sol Ring
  • 1 Soul Snare
  • 1 Subjugator Angel
  • 1 Sunblade Angel
  • 5 Swamp
  • 1 Swiftfoot Boots
  • 1 Syphon Mind
  • 1 Talisman of Indulgence
  • 1 Terminate
  • 1 Terramorphic Expanse
  • 1 Twilight Shepherd
  • 1 Victory's Herald
  • 1 Vivid Crag
  • 1 Vivid Meadow
  • 1 Whispersilk Cloak
  • 1 Wind-Scarred Crag