Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander) - Budget Core Tokens

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Curator of Mysteries
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Homunculus Horde
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Loch Mare
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Containment Construct
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Drannith Stinger
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Eternal Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thought Courier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Detective of the Month
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Drannith Healer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Oliphaunt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
The Council of Four
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rooting Moloch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flourishing Fox
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mary Read and Anne Bonny
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nadir Kraken
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Jo Grant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Merfolk Looter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mad Ratter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Wharf Infiltrator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sand Scout
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Hieroglyphic Illumination
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Miscalculation
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Countervailing Winds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Starstorm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Zenith Flare
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Neutralize
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Shredded Sails
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Complicate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Angelsong
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Gallant Strike
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Meeting of Minds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Brainsurge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Choking Tethers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Remand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Prismari Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Justice
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Dismantling Wave
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Slice and Dice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Stall Out
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Chain Reaction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Fractured Identity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lórien Revealed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Step Through
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Migratory Route
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fluctuator
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bag of Holding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Cast Out
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Astral Slide
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Astral Drift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Drake Haven
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Lightning Rift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Improbable Alliance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
New Perspectives
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Champions from Beyond
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Shark Typhoon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Impact Tremors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Redaction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planeswalkers
Mordenkainen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Lonely Sandbar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Secluded Steppe
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Forgotten Cave
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Smoldering Crater
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Remote Isle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Desert of the True
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blasted Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-0%synergy
Drifting Meadow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Prairie Stream
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Mystic Monastery
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Glittering Massif
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Ash Barrens
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Battlefield Forge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Radiant Summit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy