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Kyle Massa
Aug 19, 2026
Kyle Massa
The Over/Under: Predicting the Popularity of The Hobbit Commanders
Which of The Hobbit's sixty-three new commanders will crack 1,200 decks in a year? Over/Under predictions for every legend in the set.
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Gleaming Splendor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
The Queen of Dale
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Belladonna Took
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Bard, Heir of Girion
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
The Arkenstone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Faerie Mastermind
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Homunculus Horde
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Tataru Taru
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Brainstorm
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Swan Song
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Esper Sentinel
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
The Council of Four
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Dawn's Truce
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Ponder
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Voice of Victory
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Grand Abolisher
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Chasm Skulker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
King T'Challa
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Bard the Bowman
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Monastery Mentor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mother of Runes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Ledger Shredder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Bard's Company
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Detective of the Month
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Faramir, Steward of Gondor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Katsumasa, the Animator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Permission Denied
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Clever Concealment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Reprieve
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Nexus of Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vision Skeins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Intellectual Offering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Wash Away
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Words of Wisdom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
High Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
The Eagles Are Coming!
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Time Spiral
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Echo of Eons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Depopulate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Organic Extinction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Raise the Palisade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Flash Photography
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Multiversal Recruitment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Howling Mine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Temple Bell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Parhelion II
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Reaver Titan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Weatherlight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Horn of Gondor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Knowledge Pool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Collector's Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Great Gilded Boat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Mirrormade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Copy Enchantment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Monologue Tax
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Smuggler's Share
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Grasp of Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Psychic Possession
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
The Mountain-king's Return
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Celebrate the Mountain-king
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
The Theorist, Jace Beleren
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Rivendell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Kor Haven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Mech Hangar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Agna Qel'a
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Fellwar Stone
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Azorius Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
The Mind Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Glacial Fortress
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Deserted Beach
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Flooded Strand
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Meticulous Archive
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Nimbus Maze
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Gate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Tundra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Seachrome Coast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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