Barnabas Tharmr // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension (Commander)

Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Which Commander Precons Were More Impactful, 2016 or 2017?
The precons of 2016 and 2017 were both huge milestones for the Commander format. But which year was more impactful?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
Ravenous Robots
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Dome
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Technodrome
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Alibou, Ancient Witness
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Seat of the Synod
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Foundry Inspector
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Den
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Storm the Vault
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Great Furnace
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dispatch
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Research Thief
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Organic Extinction
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Digsite Engineer
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Steel Overseer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Palladium Myr
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Myr
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Welder
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bronze Guardian
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Master of Etherium
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Filigree Angel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Iron Myr
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Whir of Invention
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Counterflux
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Octopus Form
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Desynchronization
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Abandon Attachments
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Boros Charm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Stifle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Protection Magic
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Delete
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Voyage Home
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Anchor to Reality
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Thoughtcast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Martial Coup
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Shatter the Sky
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Scrap Mastery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Baral's Expertise
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Rip Apart
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Start Your Engines
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
From Father to Son
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Forge
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Unwinding Clock
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Forge
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Salvation Engine
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Repurposing Bay
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
The Indomitable
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Weatherlight
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Jackdaw
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Parhelion II
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
The Belligerent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
The Regalia
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Forsaken Monument
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Norn's Annex
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Mechtitan Core
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Imposter Mech
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Valor's Flagship
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Quietus Spike
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Hoard Hauler
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dollhouse of Horrors
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Whirlwind of Thought
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Efficient Construction
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mechanized Production
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Artificer Class
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Tempered Steel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
The Antiquities War
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Pia's Revolution
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Vault
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Academy Ruins
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mech Hangar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Reef Roads
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Country Roads
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Agna Qel'a
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Rocky Roads
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Vesuva
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Hedron Archive
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-34%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Coalition Relic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Mystic Monastery
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Raugrin Triome
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Spectator Seating
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Perilous Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Port Town
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy