Cecil Harvey // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist (Commander)

Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Underrated Backup Precon Commanders
These legends might have been second-fiddle in their own precons, but that doesn't mean they're all forgettable; in fact, some are the best!
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Willie Lumpkin, Postman
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Namor, Atlantean King
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Avengers Hangar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
A.I.M. Labs
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
King T'Challa
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Propaganda
29%inclusion139 decks483 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Prison
27%inclusion129 decks483 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Opulence
25%inclusion123 decks483 decks
24%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
24%inclusion116 decks483 decks
23%synergy
Queen Marchesa
17%inclusion82 decks483 decks
16%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
17%inclusion80 decks483 decks
16%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
17%inclusion80 decks483 decks
16%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
16%inclusion76 decks483 decks
15%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
15%inclusion74 decks483 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion147 decks483 decks
15%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion258 decks483 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion191 decks483 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion170 decks483 decks
-16%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion147 decks483 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion147 decks483 decks
-7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
30%inclusion143 decks483 decks
-5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion140 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion124 decks483 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion115 decks483 decks
-9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion114 decks483 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion169 decks483 decks
-10%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion133 decks483 decks
-14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion115 decks483 decks
-17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion113 decks483 decks
-13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion106 decks483 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion99 decks483 decks
-16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion97 decks483 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion84 decks483 decks
-24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion76 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion72 decks483 decks
-18%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
21%inclusion101 decks483 decks
-9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion88 decks483 decks
-12%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion64 decks359 decks
-8%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
16%inclusion76 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
16%inclusion75 decks483 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
15%inclusion74 decks483 decks
-14%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion72 decks483 decks
13%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
14%inclusion68 decks483 decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion68 decks483 decks
-16%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
14%inclusion64 decks461 decks
13%synergy
Changeling Outcast
14%inclusion67 decks483 decks
13%synergy
Grim Hireling
13%inclusion64 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
13%inclusion64 decks483 decks
13%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
13%inclusion63 decks483 decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion56 decks431 decks
12%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
13%inclusion62 decks483 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion62 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
12%inclusion60 decks482 decks
-11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
-10%synergy
Aragorn, King of Gondor
12%inclusion60 decks483 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
12%inclusion56 decks483 decks
-14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion54 decks483 decks
-15%synergy
Notion Thief
11%inclusion53 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion52 decks483 decks
-3%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
10%inclusion50 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
10%inclusion47 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
10%inclusion47 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion46 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion46 decks483 decks
9%synergy
General's Enforcer
10%inclusion46 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion46 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
9.3%inclusion45 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
9.3%inclusion45 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Tataru Taru
9.2%inclusion30 decks327 decks
-9%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
9.1%inclusion44 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.1%inclusion44 decks483 decks
-2%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
8.5%inclusion41 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Fate Unraveler
8.5%inclusion41 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion40 decks483 decks
-14%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
8.1%inclusion39 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
7.9%inclusion38 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.5%inclusion36 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
7.2%inclusion35 decks483 decks
7%synergy
The Council of Four
7.2%inclusion35 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.1%inclusion34 decks482 decks
-14%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
7.0%inclusion34 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
7.0%inclusion30 decks431 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.8%inclusion15 decks222 decks
-4%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
6.7%inclusion29 decks431 decks
6%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
6.4%inclusion31 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
23%inclusion112 decks483 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion110 decks483 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion91 decks483 decks
-15%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion84 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion77 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion71 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion70 decks483 decks
-17%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion69 decks483 decks
-17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion69 decks483 decks
-16%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion68 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion67 decks483 decks
-15%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion62 decks483 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion60 decks483 decks
-17%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion59 decks483 decks
-17%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion58 decks483 decks
-16%synergy
Tainted Pact
12%inclusion58 decks483 decks
-17%synergy
Take the Bait
12%inclusion58 decks483 decks
11%synergy
Void Rend
12%inclusion57 decks483 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion56 decks483 decks
-18%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion55 decks483 decks
-17%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion51 decks483 decks
-15%synergy
Intuition
10%inclusion48 decks483 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion47 decks483 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Charm
9.1%inclusion44 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.9%inclusion43 decks482 decks
-9%synergy
Terminate
8.7%inclusion42 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.3%inclusion40 decks483 decks
-13%synergy
Erode
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.1%inclusion39 decks483 decks
-17%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.1%inclusion39 decks483 decks
-17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.9%inclusion38 decks483 decks
-16%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.9%inclusion38 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Final Fortune
7.9%inclusion38 decks483 decks
-14%synergy
Negate
7.7%inclusion37 decks483 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.7%inclusion37 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Despark
7.7%inclusion37 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
7.5%inclusion36 decks483 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.5%inclusion36 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.2%inclusion35 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.2%inclusion35 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion34 decks482 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.0%inclusion34 decks483 decks
-18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.4%inclusion31 decks483 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.4%inclusion31 decks483 decks
-12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.2%inclusion30 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
5.4%inclusion26 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion112 decks483 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion86 decks483 decks
-17%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion83 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion71 decks483 decks
-7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion64 decks483 decks
-1%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
13%inclusion64 decks483 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion60 decks483 decks
-16%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion57 decks483 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion56 decks483 decks
-4%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion55 decks483 decks
-16%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion53 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion51 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion51 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion49 decks483 decks
-17%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion43 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.7%inclusion42 decks483 decks
-14%synergy
Reanimate
8.3%inclusion40 decks483 decks
2%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
7.7%inclusion37 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.5%inclusion36 decks483 decks
-11%synergy
Austere Command
6.0%inclusion29 decks483 decks
2%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.0%inclusion29 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
5.8%inclusion28 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion63 decks483 decks
-20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion61 decks483 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion54 decks483 decks
-10%synergy
Howling Mine
10%inclusion47 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.3%inclusion40 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
7.7%inclusion37 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.4%inclusion31 decks483 decks
-4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.2%inclusion30 decks483 decks
-0%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
5.6%inclusion27 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion100 decks483 decks
-17%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion67 decks483 decks
-17%synergy
Sphere of Safety
12%inclusion59 decks483 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
10%inclusion48 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Dreams
10%inclusion47 decks483 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
8.3%inclusion40 decks483 decks
-14%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.7%inclusion37 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Fevered Visions
7.2%inclusion35 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.0%inclusion34 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Spiteful Visions
6.6%inclusion32 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Noble Heritage
6.4%inclusion31 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Popular Entertainer
6.4%inclusion31 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
6.4%inclusion31 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.0%inclusion29 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
6.0%inclusion29 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
6.0%inclusion29 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Shaken Faith
5.8%inclusion28 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Shiny Impetus
5.8%inclusion28 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
5.6%inclusion27 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
5.4%inclusion26 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.4%inclusion26 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
5.4%inclusion26 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
5.4%inclusion26 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
5.2%inclusion25 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Maddening Hex
5.2%inclusion25 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.2%inclusion25 decks483 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion103 decks483 decks
-11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion65 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion55 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.1%inclusion29 decks359 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.2%inclusion35 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.6%inclusion32 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion385 decks483 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion369 decks483 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion224 decks483 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
31%inclusion148 decks483 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
29%inclusion140 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
28%inclusion135 decks483 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion135 decks483 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
27%inclusion130 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
26%inclusion124 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
22%inclusion106 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion98 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion75 decks483 decks
-21%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion75 decks483 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
15%inclusion72 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion69 decks483 decks
-17%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion63 decks483 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion61 decks483 decks
-21%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion61 decks483 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion61 decks483 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
12%inclusion58 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
12%inclusion58 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion56 decks483 decks
-17%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion54 decks483 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion49 decks483 decks
-28%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion42 decks483 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.5%inclusion36 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion443 decks483 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
79%inclusion382 decks483 decks
16%synergy
Plains
79%inclusion382 decks483 decks
16%synergy
Island
78%inclusion378 decks483 decks
11%synergy
Mountain
77%inclusion370 decks483 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion324 decks483 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
63%inclusion304 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
59%inclusion286 decks483 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
58%inclusion281 decks483 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
55%inclusion268 decks483 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
54%inclusion263 decks483 decks
15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
54%inclusion262 decks483 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
52%inclusion252 decks483 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
51%inclusion248 decks483 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
51%inclusion246 decks483 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
51%inclusion245 decks483 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion245 decks483 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion244 decks483 decks
-3%synergy
Savai Triome
39%inclusion186 decks483 decks
24%synergy
Raugrin Triome
39%inclusion186 decks483 decks
19%synergy
Raffine's Tower
37%inclusion181 decks483 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
37%inclusion180 decks483 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion178 decks483 decks
-3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
35%inclusion170 decks483 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
34%inclusion163 decks483 decks
15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
32%inclusion156 decks483 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion156 decks483 decks
20%synergy
Training Center
32%inclusion154 decks483 decks
17%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion152 decks483 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion140 decks483 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion130 decks483 decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
27%inclusion130 decks483 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
27%inclusion129 decks483 decks
-7%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion129 decks483 decks
-6%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion128 decks483 decks
-7%synergy
Plateau
26%inclusion125 decks483 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion122 decks483 decks
-8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
23%inclusion109 decks483 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion106 decks483 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion99 decks483 decks
-10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion94 decks483 decks
-9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion89 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion88 decks483 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
18%inclusion87 decks483 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion81 decks483 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Monastery
17%inclusion81 decks483 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion81 decks483 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion81 decks483 decks
7%synergy
Nomad Outpost
16%inclusion79 decks483 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
15%inclusion71 decks483 decks
-2%synergy