Breya, Etherium Shaper (Commander) - Affinity

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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15%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Krang, Master Mind
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
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Improvised Arsenal
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Seat of the Synod
80%inclusion177 decks222 decks
41%synergy
Great Furnace
74%inclusion164 decks222 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Den
73%inclusion163 decks222 decks
38%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
71%inclusion157 decks222 decks
37%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
65%inclusion145 decks222 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Whispers
70%inclusion155 decks222 decks
35%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
68%inclusion151 decks222 decks
34%synergy
Thought Monitor
58%inclusion128 decks222 decks
34%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
48%inclusion107 decks222 decks
30%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
56%inclusion124 decks222 decks
30%synergy
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Skullclamp
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29%synergy
Baleful Strix
55%inclusion121 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
51%inclusion114 decks222 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
49%inclusion109 decks222 decks
24%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion109 decks222 decks
-5%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion104 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Time Sieve
46%inclusion103 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Thoughtcast
46%inclusion102 decks222 decks
27%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
45%inclusion99 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Thopter Foundry
44%inclusion98 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion74 decks222 decks
-12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion67 decks222 decks
-12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion58 decks222 decks
-15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion55 decks222 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion51 decks222 decks
-20%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
-18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
-22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
5%synergy
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Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion90 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
36%inclusion81 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
36%inclusion80 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Myr Retriever
35%inclusion78 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion76 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
34%inclusion75 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
33%inclusion73 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Marionette Master
32%inclusion71 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Master Transmuter
32%inclusion71 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
32%inclusion70 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
29%inclusion65 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Welder
27%inclusion61 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
27%inclusion60 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Engineer
26%inclusion58 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
26%inclusion57 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Chief Artificer
25%inclusion56 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
23%inclusion44 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Sharuum the Hegemon
23%inclusion50 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
21%inclusion47 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Master of Etherium
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Steel Overseer
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Hangarback Walker
18%inclusion39 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Imskir Iron-Eater
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Breya's Apprentice
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Bronze Guardian
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Myr
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Chief Engineer
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Thopter Assembly
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
12%inclusion22 decks189 decks
7%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
11%inclusion16 decks143 decks
6%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Trinket Mage
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Academy Manufactor
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
10%inclusion14 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Junk Diver
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
42%inclusion94 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion68 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Whir of Invention
30%inclusion66 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion64 decks222 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
-16%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion41 decks222 decks
-19%synergy
Void Rend
17%inclusion38 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
-23%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
-23%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
-26%synergy
Access Denied
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
-25%synergy
Brainstorm
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
-24%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
-23%synergy
Silence
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
-26%synergy
Despark
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0%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
39%inclusion86 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Organic Extinction
31%inclusion68 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Voyage Home
27%inclusion51 decks189 decks
18%synergy
Wake the Past
18%inclusion41 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Trash for Treasure
14%inclusion32 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Reshape
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
-26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
-7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Their Name Is Death
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
-21%synergy
Scrap Mastery
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Meek
41%inclusion90 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
40%inclusion89 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Forge
40%inclusion88 decks222 decks
23%synergy
Unwinding Clock
38%inclusion85 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
36%inclusion79 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
29%inclusion65 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
29%inclusion64 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
28%inclusion63 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
27%inclusion39 decks142 decks
17%synergy
Cranial Plating
27%inclusion59 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
24%inclusion54 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Sculpting Steel
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Forge
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
19%inclusion43 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Panharmonicon
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Cryogen Relic
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Junker
14%inclusion26 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Cranial Ram
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
-23%synergy
Repurposing Bay
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Nettlecyst
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Trading Post
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Thopter Shop
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Scourglass
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
5.8%inclusion11 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Prized Statue
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
44%inclusion97 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
37%inclusion53 decks143 decks
22%synergy
Storm the Vault
30%inclusion67 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Mechanized Production
24%inclusion53 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Efficient Construction
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
-23%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Tempered Steel
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Biotransference
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
-26%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
27%inclusion61 decks222 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
27%inclusion59 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion23 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
48%inclusion106 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Inventors' Fair
45%inclusion100 decks222 decks
24%synergy
Academy Ruins
45%inclusion99 decks222 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion79 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
29%inclusion42 decks143 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion61 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion45 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion44 decks222 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
-21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
-21%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion208 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion194 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion101 decks222 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
36%inclusion79 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion73 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion72 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
32%inclusion70 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
30%inclusion66 decks222 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion54 decks222 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion54 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
21%inclusion47 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion41 decks222 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion39 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion30 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion24 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.6%inclusion19 decks222 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.1%inclusion18 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
-21%synergy
Chromatic Star
7.7%inclusion17 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.2%inclusion16 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
-22%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion205 decks222 decks
-1%synergy
Island
90%inclusion199 decks222 decks
23%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion190 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion185 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Swamp
82%inclusion182 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
58%inclusion128 decks222 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion127 decks222 decks
-13%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
57%inclusion126 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Razortide Bridge
55%inclusion122 decks222 decks
29%synergy
Spire of Industry
55%inclusion122 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Watery Grave
49%inclusion108 decks222 decks
-6%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
48%inclusion107 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
47%inclusion104 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
46%inclusion103 decks222 decks
-2%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
45%inclusion101 decks222 decks
24%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion96 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
42%inclusion94 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion91 decks222 decks
-12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
40%inclusion89 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion85 decks222 decks
-14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion84 decks222 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion84 decks222 decks
-12%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion81 decks222 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion76 decks222 decks
-16%synergy
Glimmervoid
34%inclusion75 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion66 decks222 decks
-19%synergy
Raugrin Triome
29%inclusion65 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
28%inclusion63 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Raffine's Tower
25%inclusion56 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
22%inclusion49 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
22%inclusion48 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion47 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
21%inclusion47 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
18%inclusion40 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
18%inclusion39 decks222 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion39 decks222 decks
-22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion38 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Savai Triome
17%inclusion37 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Morphic Pool
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion35 decks222 decks
-23%synergy
Nomad Outpost
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion34 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
13%inclusion29 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion28 decks222 decks
-21%synergy
Spectator Seating
12%inclusion27 decks222 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
2%synergy