Benedikta Harman // Mondo Gecko, Esquire (Commander) - Budget

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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kediss, Emberclaw FamiliarIshai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Harsh Annotation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lorehold Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zog, Triceraton Castaway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
April O'Neil, Hacktivist
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
57%inclusion46 decks80 decks
57%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
56%inclusion45 decks80 decks
54%synergy
Curiosity
55%inclusion44 decks80 decks
51%synergy
Bastion Protector
56%inclusion45 decks80 decks
51%synergy
Unleash Fury
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
49%synergy
Aqueous Form
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
49%synergy
Negate
63%inclusion50 decks80 decks
47%synergy
Slash the Ranks
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
45%synergy
Flaming Fist
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
41%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion44 decks80 decks
-13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion44 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
36%synergy
Staggering Insight
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
36%synergy
Keep Safe
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
36%synergy
Hindering Light
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Loyal Drake
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Lizard Blades
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Selfless Savior
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Twinflame Travelers
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Tandem Lookout
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Windborn Muse
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Eclipsed Flamekin
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Adept Watershaper
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Brass Squire
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Seifer Almasy
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Zack Fair
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Chocobo Knights
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Taurean Mauler
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Flamebraider
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Champion of the Path
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Sunderflock
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Captivating Crew
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Mother of Runes
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Loran's Escape
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Gods Willing
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Bulk Up
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Dazzling Denial
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Psychotic Fury
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Boros Charm
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Shelter
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Restoration Magic
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Magic Damper
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Disenchant
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Double Cleave
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Take Up the Shield
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Divine Resilience
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Twinferno
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Onslaught
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Unsubstantiate
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Opt
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Uncaged Fury
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Mana Tithe
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Divine Reckoning
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Winged Words
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Enter the Enigma
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Slip Through Space
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Assault Strobe
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Cleansing Nova
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Artful Dodge
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Time Wipe
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Onward // Victory
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Revoke Existence
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Act of Treason
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Rath
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Kari Zev's Expertise
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Mob Rule
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Fireshrieker
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Memory
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Cloak
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Sunforger
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Shield
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Holy Avenger
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Ring of Thune
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Armory of Iroas
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Goldvein Pick
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Howling Mine
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Blade
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Combat Research
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Eel Umbra
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Curator's Ward
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Hyena Umbra
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Aether Tunnel
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Tavern Brawler
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Battle Mastery
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Powerbalance
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Favorable Winds
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Blood Mist
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Dust Corona
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Citadel Siege
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Octopus Umbra
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Ophidian Eye
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-24%synergy
Axgard Armory
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Sandstone Bridge
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion63 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Sol Ring
70%inclusion56 decks80 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
-18%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-11%synergy
Jeskai Banner
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Blitzball
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion80 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion80 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion80 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion67 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Monastery
64%inclusion51 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion46 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
-17%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
20%synergy
Perilous Landscape
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-12%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-16%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Command Bridge
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy