Breya, Etherium Shaper (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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Sewer-veillance Cam
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mouser Foundry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
April O'Neil, Human Element
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ravenous Robots
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Donatello, the Brains
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Breya's Apprentice
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Whirler Rogue
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
35%synergy
Master of Etherium
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Thopter Shop
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Efficient Construction
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Engineer
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
25%synergy
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Sai, Master Thopterist
53%inclusion59 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Foundry Inspector
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Thopter Foundry
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Cranial Plating
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
18%synergy
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Thopter Assembly
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Sharuum the Hegemon
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Hangarback Walker
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Steel Overseer
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Monitor
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Pia and Kiran Nalaar
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17%synergy
Master Trinketeer
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Ornithopter
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15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Maverick Thopterist
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Etherium Spinner
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Master
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Urza, Chief Artificer
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Courier
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Myr Retriever
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Gleaming Geardrake
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Crime Novelist
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Myrsmith
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Pia Nalaar
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Skyscanner
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Master Transmuter
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Arcbound Condor
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Imskir Iron-Eater
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Harried Dronesmith
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Sphinx Summoner
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Sanctum Gargoyle
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Thirst for Knowledge
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Launch Mishap
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Access Denied
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Reality Heist
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-13%synergy
Void Rend
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Depose // Deploy
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Divert Disaster
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-42%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
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Thoughtcast
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Organic Extinction
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Haunt the Network
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Wake the Past
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Trash for Treasure
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Sweep the Skies
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Reverse Engineer
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
13%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Fuss // Bother
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Manse
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
8%synergy
March of Progress
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Open the Vaults
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Handling
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Systems Override
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sram's Expertise
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Precision
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Delete
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-30%synergy
Redress Fate
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Oni-Cult Anvil
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Cranial Ram
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Detective's Satchel
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Meek
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Servo Schematic
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Trading Post
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Dispeller's Capsule
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Prized Statue
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Mephitic Draught
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Barbed Spike
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Cryogen Relic
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Mirrorworks
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Whirlermaker
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Tinker's Tote
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Dragonspark Reactor
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Puca's Eye
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Nutrient Block
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Experimental Synthesizer
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Noble's Purse
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-24%synergy
Blood Fountain
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Boosted Sloop
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Witching Well
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Implement of Combustion
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Production
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Intangible Virtue
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Favorable Winds
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Yotia Declares War
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Thopter Arrest
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Cryoshatter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Pain for All
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Hardlight Containment
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Seat of the Synod
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
-18%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Den
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-20%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-21%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion73 decks111 decks
-22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
53%inclusion59 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Sol Ring
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
-42%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
-26%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
-23%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-19%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Lens
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Solar Array
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Prophetic Prism
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Network Terminal
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Ether
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion111 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion110 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion110 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion110 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion96 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion69 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion61 decks111 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Monastery
54%inclusion60 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Razortide Bridge
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Nomad Outpost
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
-18%synergy
Ash Barrens
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Landscape
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Seething Landscape
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Landscape
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Bluff
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Dismal Backwater
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Heath
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Moor
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
5%synergy