Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander) - Core

Levi Perry
Jun 25, 2026
Ten Precon Mechanics that We Should Revisit
Levi lists Ten Commander precon mechanics worth revisiting, and why these overlooked designs deserve a modern comeback.
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Reed Richards, Smartest Man
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Shuri, Vibranium Technologist
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Dismissive Denial
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Molecule Man
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Silver Surfer, Cosmic Voyager
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Cave
91%inclusion552 decks605 decks
89%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
92%inclusion557 decks605 decks
88%synergy
Secluded Steppe
91%inclusion552 decks605 decks
87%synergy
Drifting Meadow
88%inclusion532 decks605 decks
86%synergy
Remote Isle
88%inclusion531 decks605 decks
86%synergy
Smoldering Crater
88%inclusion530 decks605 decks
86%synergy
Astral Drift
86%inclusion520 decks605 decks
84%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
86%inclusion521 decks605 decks
84%synergy
Fluctuator
83%inclusion505 decks605 decks
82%synergy
Neutralize
83%inclusion503 decks605 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Valiant Rescuer
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81%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
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80%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
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79%synergy
Dismantling Wave
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75%synergy
Drannith Stinger
78%inclusion473 decks605 decks
77%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
75%inclusion451 decks605 decks
73%synergy
New Perspectives
74%inclusion447 decks605 decks
73%synergy
Ominous Seas
73%inclusion444 decks605 decks
71%synergy
Cast Out
71%inclusion429 decks605 decks
70%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
70%inclusion425 decks605 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
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61%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
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60%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
60%inclusion360 decks605 decks
58%synergy
The Locust God
57%inclusion344 decks605 decks
50%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
54%inclusion325 decks605 decks
53%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
52%inclusion312 decks605 decks
50%synergy
Rooting Moloch
50%inclusion304 decks605 decks
50%synergy
Flourishing Fox
50%inclusion301 decks605 decks
49%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
47%inclusion283 decks605 decks
46%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
45%inclusion274 decks605 decks
44%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
44%inclusion266 decks605 decks
41%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
43%inclusion197 decks460 decks
41%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
43%inclusion259 decks605 decks
42%synergy
Drannith Healer
41%inclusion250 decks605 decks
41%synergy
Containment Construct
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36%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
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35%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
33%inclusion201 decks605 decks
33%synergy
Homunculus Horde
32%inclusion168 decks521 decks
31%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
32%inclusion193 decks605 decks
31%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
31%inclusion189 decks605 decks
31%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
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28%synergy
Marauding Mako
27%inclusion127 decks466 decks
26%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
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26%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
26%inclusion157 decks605 decks
22%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
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24%synergy
Sun Titan
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20%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
24%inclusion125 decks521 decks
23%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
24%inclusion110 decks460 decks
23%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
23%inclusion137 decks605 decks
22%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
22%inclusion136 decks605 decks
22%synergy
Eternal Dragon
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22%synergy
Savai Thundermane
22%inclusion131 decks605 decks
21%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
21%inclusion97 decks466 decks
21%synergy
Splendor Mare
20%inclusion120 decks605 decks
19%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
20%inclusion90 decks460 decks
19%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
19%inclusion116 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Detective of the Month
17%inclusion104 decks605 decks
17%synergy
Akim, the Soaring Wind
17%inclusion101 decks605 decks
16%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
16%inclusion76 decks466 decks
15%synergy
Chasm Skulker
15%inclusion93 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Timeless Dragon
15%inclusion92 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
15%inclusion90 decks605 decks
15%synergy
The Council of Four
14%inclusion85 decks605 decks
12%synergy
Jo Grant
14%inclusion84 decks605 decks
14%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
13%inclusion62 decks465 decks
13%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
13%inclusion77 decks605 decks
12%synergy
Oliphaunt
11%inclusion66 decks605 decks
11%synergy
Avian Oddity
9.3%inclusion56 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.9%inclusion54 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
8.4%inclusion51 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Zenith Flare
66%inclusion398 decks605 decks
65%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
65%inclusion396 decks605 decks
64%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
65%inclusion396 decks605 decks
64%synergy
Countervailing Winds
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61%synergy
Angelsong
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54%synergy
Complicate
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53%synergy
Starstorm
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47%synergy
Miscalculation
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42%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
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36%synergy
Shredded Sails
35%inclusion211 decks605 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion202 decks605 decks
-34%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
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30%synergy
Mage's Guile
23%inclusion139 decks605 decks
23%synergy
Rebuild
23%inclusion137 decks605 decks
22%synergy
Censor
23%inclusion137 decks605 decks
22%synergy
Gallant Strike
22%inclusion100 decks460 decks
21%synergy
Choking Tethers
18%inclusion106 decks605 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion98 decks605 decks
-32%synergy
Deem Worthy
16%inclusion97 decks605 decks
16%synergy
Rescind
13%inclusion80 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Light
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12%synergy
Counterspell
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-24%synergy
Skycrash
11%inclusion51 decks460 decks
11%synergy
Clear
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10%synergy
Wipe Clean
8.8%inclusion53 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Fuel the Flames
7.8%inclusion36 decks461 decks
8%synergy
Mental Journey
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7%synergy
Frantic Search
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-8%synergy
Don't Blink
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7%synergy
Brainstorm
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-14%synergy
Chaos Warp
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-16%synergy
Renewed Faith
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6%synergy
Arcane Denial
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-10%synergy
Generous Gift
5.8%inclusion35 decks605 decks
-14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
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2%synergy
Trip Up
5.4%inclusion25 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Raking Claws
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5%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Justice
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65%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
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60%synergy
Slice and Dice
49%inclusion299 decks605 decks
49%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
35%inclusion160 decks461 decks
34%synergy
Sweltering Suns
28%inclusion172 decks605 decks
28%synergy
Migratory Route
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23%synergy
Lórien Revealed
23%inclusion137 decks605 decks
20%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
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18%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion130 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Sacred Excavation
17%inclusion101 decks605 decks
16%synergy
Step Through
14%inclusion82 decks605 decks
13%synergy
Trade the Helm
12%inclusion57 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion69 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Go for Blood
10%inclusion62 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Descend upon the Sinful
10%inclusion61 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Violent Impact
7.8%inclusion47 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.3%inclusion38 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.5%inclusion33 decks605 decks
-17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.1%inclusion31 decks605 decks
-3%synergy
Change of Fortune
5.1%inclusion31 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
46%inclusion214 decks461 decks
45%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
28%inclusion172 decks605 decks
26%synergy
Bag of Holding
21%inclusion127 decks605 decks
20%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
16%inclusion97 decks605 decks
15%synergy
Currency Converter
12%inclusion75 decks605 decks
12%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion47 decks465 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion55 decks605 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.6%inclusion40 decks605 decks
-18%synergy
Valor's Flagship
5.6%inclusion26 decks466 decks
5%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
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4%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance Mission
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63%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
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57%synergy
Drake Haven
59%inclusion358 decks605 decks
58%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
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56%synergy
Astral Slide
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54%synergy
Lightning Rift
44%inclusion269 decks605 decks
44%synergy
Decree of Silence
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35%synergy
Shark Typhoon
34%inclusion207 decks605 decks
30%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
31%inclusion190 decks605 decks
31%synergy
Improbable Alliance
30%inclusion183 decks605 decks
29%synergy
Escape Protocol
24%inclusion144 decks605 decks
23%synergy
Spirit Cairn
14%inclusion87 decks605 decks
14%synergy
Impact Tremors
14%inclusion84 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Lay Claim
12%inclusion74 decks605 decks
12%synergy
Flame Blitz
11%inclusion68 decks605 decks
11%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion63 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Footfall Crater
10%inclusion62 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Hoofprints of the Stag
10%inclusion61 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Intangible Virtue
10%inclusion61 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
10%inclusion59 decks591 decks
6%synergy
Warleader's Call
8.1%inclusion49 decks605 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Leader
7.1%inclusion43 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Cool but Rude
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.4%inclusion39 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.0%inclusion36 decks605 decks
0%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
6.0%inclusion36 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
5.1%inclusion31 decks605 decks
1%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.1%inclusion31 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
8.3%inclusion50 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Chandra, Flamecaller
6.3%inclusion38 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the Mindful
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79%synergy
Desert of the True
79%inclusion477 decks605 decks
77%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
79%inclusion475 decks605 decks
77%synergy
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion364 decks605 decks
26%synergy
Blasted Landscape
45%inclusion274 decks605 decks
44%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion93 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion70 decks605 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.6%inclusion46 decks605 decks
4%synergy
Hostile Desert
6.4%inclusion39 decks605 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion524 decks605 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion514 decks605 decks
-4%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
84%inclusion508 decks605 decks
81%synergy
Azorius Signet
57%inclusion343 decks605 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Signet
54%inclusion326 decks605 decks
23%synergy
Boros Signet
51%inclusion311 decks605 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion197 decks605 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion196 decks605 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
28%inclusion168 decks605 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion168 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
26%inclusion157 decks605 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion110 decks605 decks
-14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion76 decks605 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion63 decks605 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.5%inclusion20 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion591 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion588 decks605 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion587 decks605 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion545 decks605 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
89%inclusion537 decks605 decks
75%synergy
Ash Barrens
72%inclusion433 decks605 decks
65%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion384 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion357 decks605 decks
-3%synergy
Perilous Landscape
57%inclusion342 decks605 decks
38%synergy
Raugrin Triome
55%inclusion332 decks605 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion282 decks605 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion278 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
43%inclusion262 decks605 decks
32%synergy
Glittering Massif
43%inclusion123 decks287 decks
36%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
41%inclusion251 decks605 decks
30%synergy
Boros Garrison
38%inclusion231 decks605 decks
29%synergy
Coastal Peak
36%inclusion44 decks121 decks
34%synergy
Night Market
35%inclusion162 decks465 decks
34%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
30%inclusion180 decks605 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
27%inclusion162 decks605 decks
-17%synergy
Capital City
26%inclusion84 decks326 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
24%inclusion148 decks605 decks
-18%synergy
Steam Vents
24%inclusion143 decks605 decks
-17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion143 decks605 decks
-30%synergy
Sacred Foundry
22%inclusion134 decks605 decks
-19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
21%inclusion128 decks605 decks
-31%synergy
Glacial Fortress
20%inclusion124 decks605 decks
-35%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion114 decks605 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion113 decks605 decks
-19%synergy
Training Center
17%inclusion101 decks605 decks
-13%synergy
Spectator Seating
16%inclusion98 decks605 decks
-13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
16%inclusion95 decks605 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion81 decks605 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion78 decks605 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion77 decks605 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion73 decks605 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion71 decks605 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion70 decks605 decks
-15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
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-16%synergy
Deserted Beach
11%inclusion64 decks605 decks
-11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
9.4%inclusion57 decks605 decks
-13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
7.8%inclusion47 decks605 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion43 decks605 decks
-9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
7.1%inclusion43 decks605 decks
-18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
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-21%synergy
Sundown Pass
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-13%synergy
Port Town
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-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
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2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
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-11%synergy
Mystic Gate
5.3%inclusion32 decks605 decks
-7%synergy