Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Mondo Gecko, Esquire (Commander) - Budget

Alternate Names:

Benedikta Harman // Mondo Gecko, EsquireBenedikta Harman // Mondo Gecko, Esquire

Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Which Commander Precons Were More Impactful, 2016 or 2017?
The precons of 2016 and 2017 were both huge milestones for the Commander format. But which year was more impactful?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
Lorehold Charm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Chase Inspiration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Harsh Annotation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Procrastinate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
58%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
53%synergy
Bastion Protector
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
49%synergy
Negate
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
49%synergy
Unleash Fury
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
48%synergy
Curiosity
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
47%synergy
Slash the Ranks
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
47%synergy
Aqueous Form
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
46%synergy
Flaming Fist
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
-13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Staggering Insight
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Keep Safe
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Loyal Drake
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Lizard Blades
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Selfless Savior
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Travelers
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Tandem Lookout
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Windborn Muse
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Eclipsed Flamekin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Adept Watershaper
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Brass Squire
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Zog, Triceraton Castaway
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Seifer Almasy
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Zack Fair
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Chocobo Knights
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Hindering Light
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Loran's Escape
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Gods Willing
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Bulk Up
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Dazzling Denial
25%inclusion19 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Boros Charm
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Psychotic Fury
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Shelter
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Dispel
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Magic Damper
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Disenchant
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Shore Up
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Double Cleave
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Take Up the Shield
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Palm
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Divine Resilience
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Twinferno
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Onslaught
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Unsubstantiate
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Opt
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Soul's Fire
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Divine Reckoning
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Winged Words
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Enter the Enigma
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Chart a Course
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Slip Through Space
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Assault Strobe
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Artful Dodge
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Onward // Victory
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Fireshrieker
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Memory
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Thran Power Suit
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Sunforger
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Holy Avenger
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Skateboard
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Shield
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Ring of Thune
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Combat Research
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Eel Umbra
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Curator's Ward
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Hyena Umbra
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Aether Tunnel
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Tavern Brawler
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Battle Mastery
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Octopus Umbra
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-23%synergy
Axgard Armory
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Sandstone Bridge
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion65 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
-20%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Banner
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion82 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion82 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion82 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion68 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Mystic Monastery
62%inclusion51 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Perilous Landscape
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-13%synergy
Thriving Bluff
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-1%synergy