Breya, Etherium Shaper (Commander) - Expensive 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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Auriok Salvagers
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
58%synergy
Mystic Remora
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
55%synergy
Silence
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
55%synergy
Intuition
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
55%synergy
Gamble
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Pact of Negation
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Tainted Pact
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Brain Freeze
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Swan Song
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
49%synergy
Chain of Vapor
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
48%synergy
Smothering Tithe
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
28%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
40%synergy
Flusterstorm
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Consultation
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Grand Abolisher
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
43%synergy
Mental Misstep
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
52%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
56%synergy
Underworld Breach
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
55%synergy
Rhystic Study
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Chrome Mox
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
55%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
59%synergy
Mox Diamond
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
58%synergy
Imperial Seal
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
53%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Opposition Agent
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
40%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Voice of Victory
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Welder
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Engineer
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Mockingbird
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Spellseeker
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Notion Thief
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Tataru Taru
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-16%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Academy Manufactor
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Surtr, Fiery Jötun
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-17%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Scrap Trawler
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-19%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-12%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Engineer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
41%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Ritual
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Ad Nauseam
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Final Fortune
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Dispatch
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Whir of Invention
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Covenant
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Miscast
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Parting Gust
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Ephemerate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-11%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Knack
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Daze
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Void Rend
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Counterflux
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Transmute Artifact
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
45%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Rite of Flame
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Reshape
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Wake the Past
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sram's Expertise
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Doomsday
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
One with the Machine
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Secrets of the Golden City
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtcast
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-12%synergy
Organic Extinction
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Grinding Station
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Isochron Scepter
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
36%synergy
Time Sieve
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-10%synergy
Voltaic Key
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Meek
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Foundry
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Lotus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Bauble
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Cranial Plating
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Scourglass
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Engineered Explosives
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Shop
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Power Artifact
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Dress Down
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Powerbalance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
35%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Seat of the Synod
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-12%synergy
Ancient Den
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-15%synergy
Vault of Whispers
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-15%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Great Furnace
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-15%synergy
Treasure Vault
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
55%synergy
Lotus Petal
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
50%synergy
Mana Vault
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Fellwar Stone
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
60%synergy
Talisman of Progress
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
66%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
50%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
47%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
50%synergy
Arid Mesa
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Volcanic Island
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
60%synergy
Polluted Delta
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
41%synergy
Scrubland
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
54%synergy
City of Brass
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
47%synergy
Tundra
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Mana Confluence
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Badlands
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
40%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Plateau
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
41%synergy
Watery Grave
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Steam Vents
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Spire of Industry
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
36%synergy
Windswept Heath
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Island
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-34%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Blood Crypt
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Swamp
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-36%synergy
Sea of Clouds
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-35%synergy
Glimmervoid
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Plains
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-37%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Mine
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Raffine's Tower
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-14%synergy
Luxury Suite
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Xander's Lounge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-13%synergy