Barnabas Tharmr // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools (Commander) - Control

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
Deflecting Swat
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Swan Song
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Toxic Deluge
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Force of Negation
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Mental Misstep
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Diabolic Intent
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Gamble
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Dark Ritual
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Rite of Flame
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Reanimate
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Remora
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Brain Freeze
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Flusterstorm
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Force of Will
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Pact of Negation
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Tainted Pact
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Demonic Tutor
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Underworld Breach
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Rhystic Study
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Chrome Mox
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Mystical Tutor
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Imperial Seal
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Displacer Kitten
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Opposition Agent
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Gilded Drake
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Notion Thief
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Phantasmal Image
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Shark Shredder, Killer Clone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Agent of Treachery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Edea, Possessed Sorceress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Strix
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Walking Atlas
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dominus of Fealty
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Strago and Relm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Chain of Vapor
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Cabal Ritual
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Culling the Weak
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Ad Nauseam
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Demonic Consultation
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Final Fortune
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Pyroblast
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Snap
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fire Covenant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Reflection
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Reins
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Ripples of Potential
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Song
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Snapback
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Magic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Windfall
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Timetwister
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Polymorph
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Last Chance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Transmogrify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Insurrection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Act of Treason
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mob Rule
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Furnace Reins
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Defense Grid
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Imposter Mech
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Totem
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Grinding Station
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Dress Down
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Counterbalance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Steal Enchantment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Copy Enchantment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Treachery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Bitterblossom
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Kitnap
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Secret Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Petal
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Mana Vault
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Mox Opal
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Mox Diamond
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Grim Monolith
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Mana Crypt
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Cursed Mirror
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Relic of Sauron
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Watery Grave
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Scalding Tarn
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Polluted Delta
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Morphic Pool
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Luxury Suite
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Mana Confluence
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Badlands
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Volcanic Island
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
48%synergy
City of Brass
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Marsh Flats
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Training Center
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Island
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-38%synergy
Swamp
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-42%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Xander's Lounge
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Mountain
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-55%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-39%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Darkslick Shores
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy