Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander) - Optimized Cycling

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
Fall to Earth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Cave
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
94%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
91%synergy
Remote Isle
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
91%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
89%synergy
Smoldering Crater
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
88%synergy
Drifting Meadow
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
88%synergy
Secluded Steppe
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
86%synergy
Astral Drift
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Neutralize
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Curator of Mysteries
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Fluctuator
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Dismantling Wave
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Monument to Endurance
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Drannith Stinger
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
61%synergy
The Locust God
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Flourishing Fox
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Containment Construct
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Rooting Moloch
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Drannith Healer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Homunculus Horde
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Marauding Mako
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
The Council of Four
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Dragon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Jo Grant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Jennika, Bad Apple Big Sister
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sanctuary Smasher
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Akim, the Soaring Wind
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Complicate
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Zenith Flare
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Countervailing Winds
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Starstorm
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Miscalculation
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Angelsong
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Censor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Rebuild
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Gallant Strike
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Erode
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Long-Term Plans
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mage's Guile
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Deem Worthy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Rescind
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Solar Blast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fuel the Flames
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Light
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Startling Development
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Silence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Shredded Sails
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Annihilation
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Decree of Justice
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Windfall
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Lórien Revealed
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Slice and Dice
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Sweltering Suns
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sacred Excavation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Step Through
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Go for Blood
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Farewell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Trade the Helm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Migratory Route
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Abandoned Sarcophagus
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Currency Converter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Bag of Holding
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Library of Leng
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Howling Mine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Decree of Silence
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
61%synergy
New Perspectives
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Ominous Seas
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Drake Haven
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Cast Out
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Shark Typhoon
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Astral Slide
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Impact Tremors
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Rift
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Anointed Procession
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Improbable Alliance
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Curiosity
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Divine Visitation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Escape Protocol
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Solemnity
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Flame Blitz
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Footfall Crater
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Warleader's Call
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ophidian Eye
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the Mindful
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Desert of the True
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Reliquary Tower
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Blasted Landscape
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Chasm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Izzet Signet
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Boros Signet
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Azorius Signet
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Island
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Raugrin Triome
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Ash Barrens
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Perilous Landscape
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Steam Vents
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Monastery
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Glittering Massif
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Coastal Peak
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Tundra
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-31%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Night Market
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Capital City
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-29%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Port Town
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy