Felothar the Steadfast (Commander) - Budget Core Defenders

Nick Price
Apr 13, 2026
Top 10 Most Played Commander Cards from Strixhaven: School of Mages
With Secrets of Strixhaven on the way, let's take a moment to look at the most played cards from the first set, Strixhaven: School of Mages.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Chelonian Tackle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Pull from the Grave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
89%synergy
Wall of Omens
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
89%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Walking Bulwark
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
82%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
82%synergy
Axebane Guardian
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Carven Caryatid
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Behind the Scenes
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Tower Defense
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Tree of Redemption
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Assault Formation
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Reunion of the House
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Wall of Roots
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Rampart Architect
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Creatures
Towering Titan
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Blight Pile
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Arbor Adherent
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Doran, Besieged by Time
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Indomitable Ancients
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Reverence
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Crystal Barricade
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Vine Trellis
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Wakestone Gargoyle
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Fortified Rampart
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Hornet Nest
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Limbs
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Junk
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Perimeter Captain
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Betor, Ancestor's Voice
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Archers' Parapet
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Great Forest Druid
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Tree of Perdition
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Indulging Patrician
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Protector of the Wastes
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Betor, Kin to All
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Portcullis Vine
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Mulch
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Wall
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Glare
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Flumph
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Crenellated Wall
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Despark
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bar the Door
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Abzan Charm
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Tear Asunder
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ready // Willing
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Putrefy
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Kin-Tree Severance
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Condemn
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Shelter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Refuse to Yield
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Overkill
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Scarblade's Malice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Autumn's Veil
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Acrobatic Leap
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mythos of Nethroi
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Harrow
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Terror
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Naturalize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dark Endurance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tip the Scales
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Will of the Abzan
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Mighty
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Destined Confrontation
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Spry and Mighty
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Edge of Autumn
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Life // Death
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Unburial Rites
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Colfenor's Urn
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Abzan Monument
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Skeleton Key
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Bark of Doran
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Meekstone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Jaws of Defeat
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Assemble the Players
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Stoneskin
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Brave the Sands
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Builder's Blessing
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Smile at Death
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Unnatural Growth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Eland Umbra
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Primal Rage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Meltstrider's Resolve
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Bojuka Bog
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Great Arashin City
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Baldur's Gate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Selesnya Signet
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Staff of Compleation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Signet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Canopy Vista
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Path of Ancestry
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Fortified Village
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Twilight Mire
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Radiant Grove
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Malady
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Temple of Plenty
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Silence
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Blossoming Sands
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Jungle Hollow
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Scattered Groves
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Viridescent Bog
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Vernal Fen
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Citadel Gate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Gond Gate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Gateway Plaza
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Grove
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Mire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy