Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander) - Expensive 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
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Rielle, the Everwise
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Drannith Stinger
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Chasm Skulker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
The Locust God
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%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
Prince Imrahil the Fair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Warden of the Eye
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Containment Construct
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nadir Kraken
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mad Ratter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
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
Marauding Mako
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ledger Shredder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Splendor Mare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Instants
Forsake the Worldly
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Complicate
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Angelsong
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Deem Worthy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Starstorm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Miscalculation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Zenith Flare
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Neutralize
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Clear
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Gallant Strike
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skycrash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Countervailing Winds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Clever Concealment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Final Showdown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-34%synergy
Trip Up
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-15%synergy
Mage's Guile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gilded Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sorceries
Dismantling Wave
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Slice and Dice
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Decree of Justice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sweltering Suns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Trade the Helm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stall Out
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Violent Impact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Fluctuator
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Monument to Endurance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bag of Holding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Currency Converter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bident of Thassa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Ominous Seas
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Astral Drift
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Decree of Silence
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Astral Slide
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Impact Tremors
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Divine Visitation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Archmage Ascension
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Anointed Procession
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Drake Haven
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shark Typhoon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Warleader's Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Improbable Alliance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lay Claim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
New Perspectives
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Utility Lands
Remote Isle
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Forgotten Cave
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Secluded Steppe
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Smoldering Crater
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Drifting Meadow
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Desert of the True
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Blasted Landscape
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Azorius Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Sky Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Marble Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fire Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Raugrin Triome
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Glittering Massif
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
93%synergy
Coastal Peak
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Sundown Pass
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Deserted Beach
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Capital City
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-22%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Mystic Monastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-25%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Nimbus Maze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Perilous Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy