Jared Carthalion (Commander) - Upgraded

Cas Hinds
Jun 8, 2026
Looking Back at EDHREC Writers' First Precons
EDHREC's team of writers reminisce about the anniversary of one of Magic's most important products.
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Together as One
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Crystal, Inhuman Princess
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
3.0%inclusion3 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Professor Dellian Fel
2.9%inclusion3 decks104 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Iridian Maelstrom
60%inclusion225 decks373 decks
59%synergy
Knight of New Alara
60%inclusion225 decks373 decks
58%synergy
Maelstrom Archangel
60%inclusion223 decks373 decks
56%synergy
Two-Headed Hellkite
60%inclusion223 decks373 decks
55%synergy
Fallaji Wayfarer
54%inclusion200 decks373 decks
52%synergy
Jenson Carthalion, Druid Exile
54%inclusion200 decks373 decks
51%synergy
Chromanticore
53%inclusion198 decks373 decks
51%synergy
Mana Cannons
53%inclusion196 decks373 decks
51%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
69%inclusion256 decks373 decks
49%synergy
Unite the Coalition
51%inclusion190 decks373 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
66%inclusion245 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
55%inclusion204 decks373 decks
41%synergy
Cultivate
51%inclusion190 decks373 decks
16%synergy
Maelstrom Nexus
48%inclusion180 decks373 decks
43%synergy
Rienne, Angel of Rebirth
47%inclusion177 decks373 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion163 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Scion of Draco
44%inclusion163 decks373 decks
39%synergy
O-Kagachi, Vengeful Kami
43%inclusion162 decks373 decks
41%synergy
General Ferrous Rokiric
42%inclusion158 decks373 decks
39%synergy
Kodama's Reach
41%inclusion153 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Coalition Victory
25%inclusion94 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion42 decks373 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion38 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.4%inclusion35 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.6%inclusion32 decks373 decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.0%inclusion30 decks373 decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.6%inclusion21 decks373 decks
-12%synergy
Farewell
5.4%inclusion20 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bloom Tender
39%inclusion147 decks373 decks
21%synergy
Omnath, Locus of All
38%inclusion141 decks373 decks
36%synergy
Ramos, Dragon Engine
36%inclusion136 decks373 decks
31%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
35%inclusion132 decks373 decks
32%synergy
Baleful Strix
35%inclusion129 decks373 decks
32%synergy
Primeval Spawn
32%inclusion118 decks373 decks
30%synergy
Aragorn, the Uniter
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28%synergy
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
27%inclusion102 decks373 decks
25%synergy
Birds of Paradise
27%inclusion100 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Tiller Engine
24%inclusion90 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
23%inclusion43 decks187 decks
20%synergy
Garth One-Eye
23%inclusion84 decks373 decks
22%synergy
Glint-Eye Nephilim
22%inclusion83 decks373 decks
22%synergy
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
21%inclusion79 decks373 decks
20%synergy
Nethroi, Apex of Death
21%inclusion78 decks373 decks
20%synergy
Coiling Oracle
21%inclusion78 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
21%inclusion77 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Jodah, the Unifier
18%inclusion69 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Fusion Elemental
18%inclusion66 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Progenitus
17%inclusion62 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion61 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
16%inclusion59 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
16%inclusion59 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Aurora Awakener
16%inclusion29 decks187 decks
14%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
14%inclusion54 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Hero of Precinct One
14%inclusion53 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Archelos, Lagoon Mystic
14%inclusion53 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Child of Alara
14%inclusion52 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Carth the Lion
14%inclusion52 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
14%inclusion52 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Jegantha, the Wellspring
14%inclusion51 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder
14%inclusion51 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Illuna, Apex of Wishes
13%inclusion50 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Moonveil Regent
13%inclusion50 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Transguild Courier
13%inclusion49 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
13%inclusion48 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Deepglow Skate
13%inclusion48 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Leori, Sparktouched Hunter
13%inclusion47 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Jodah, Archmage Eternal
12%inclusion43 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Selvala, Explorer Returned
11%inclusion41 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Yore-Tiller Nephilim
11%inclusion40 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Cromat
9.4%inclusion35 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Flux Channeler
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Zaxara, the Exemplary
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Atla Palani, Nest Tender
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Cosmic Spider-Man
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Delighted Halfling
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
37%inclusion139 decks373 decks
28%synergy
Terminate
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31%synergy
Sultai Charm
32%inclusion121 decks373 decks
31%synergy
Abzan Charm
30%inclusion113 decks373 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion105 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
26%inclusion96 decks373 decks
-12%synergy
Naya Charm
24%inclusion91 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
16%inclusion61 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
15%inclusion57 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Void Rend
15%inclusion56 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Reclamation
14%inclusion54 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion48 decks373 decks
-10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion43 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Boros Charm
10%inclusion38 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
9.4%inclusion35 decks373 decks
-14%synergy
Mutational Advantage
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Despark
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
6.4%inclusion24 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Planar Genesis
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Echoing Truth
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Negate
5.4%inclusion20 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Brokers Charm
5.4%inclusion20 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Merciless Eviction
34%inclusion126 decks373 decks
32%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion120 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Bring to Light
27%inclusion101 decks373 decks
24%synergy
Painful Truths
24%inclusion91 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion85 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Conflux
20%inclusion76 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Explore
20%inclusion75 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Duneblast
20%inclusion74 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Migration Path
17%inclusion64 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Lavalanche
17%inclusion63 decks373 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion59 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
14%inclusion52 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
13%inclusion49 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
12%inclusion46 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion42 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Last Stand
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
8.8%inclusion33 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion31 decks373 decks
-5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.8%inclusion29 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
6.4%inclusion24 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Deploy the Gatewatch
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
5.6%inclusion21 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Flames
5.4%inclusion20 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Spectacle
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Infinite Guideline Station
36%inclusion98 decks269 decks
35%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
18%inclusion69 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Door to Nothingness
16%inclusion59 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
14%inclusion54 decks373 decks
13%synergy
The Chain Veil
13%inclusion50 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Dragon Arch
11%inclusion42 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
10%inclusion36 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Legacy Weapon
8.8%inclusion33 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Jodah's Codex
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Fist of Suns
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
-11%synergy
Enchantments
Oath of Teferi
31%inclusion115 decks373 decks
28%synergy
The Kami War
29%inclusion108 decks373 decks
24%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
29%inclusion107 decks373 decks
27%synergy
Doubling Season
24%inclusion89 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Spirit of Resistance
20%inclusion74 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Widespread Thieving
18%inclusion69 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Case of the Shattered Pact
16%inclusion60 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Abundant Growth
12%inclusion44 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Oath of Gideon
10%inclusion38 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Binding
10%inclusion37 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Omen
10%inclusion36 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Oath of Nissa
9.4%inclusion35 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Oath of Ajani
8.6%inclusion32 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Talent
8.0%inclusion30 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.8%inclusion29 decks373 decks
-0%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Rowan's Talent
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
6.4%inclusion24 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Spelunking
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
5.9%inclusion16 decks269 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
-5%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
5.7%inclusion21 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Oath of Jace
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Alara
23%inclusion85 decks373 decks
21%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
22%inclusion82 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Commodore Guff
17%inclusion65 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
16%inclusion60 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
14%inclusion52 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
14%inclusion52 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
12%inclusion43 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
11%inclusion42 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
11%inclusion40 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
10%inclusion39 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Legacy of Fire
10%inclusion39 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
9.4%inclusion35 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Vronos, Masked Inquisitor
8.6%inclusion32 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
8.3%inclusion31 decks373 decks
7%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
8.3%inclusion31 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Ajani Steadfast
8.3%inclusion31 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Kasmina, Enigma Sage
8.0%inclusion30 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Sarkhan the Masterless
8.0%inclusion30 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
8.0%inclusion30 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.8%inclusion29 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.5%inclusion28 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Ajani Unyielding
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
7%synergy
The Wanderer
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Ajani, Sleeper Agent
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
6.4%inclusion24 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Vraska, Relic Seeker
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.2%inclusion21 decks341 decks
5%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
5.6%inclusion21 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.6%inclusion21 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Ral Zarek
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cascading Cataracts
39%inclusion144 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion65 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
15%inclusion55 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion53 decks373 decks
-11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion39 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
8.6%inclusion32 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion308 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
55%inclusion207 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
54%inclusion200 decks373 decks
-26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion194 decks373 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion120 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Timeless Lotus
27%inclusion99 decks373 decks
16%synergy
Obsidian Obelisk
25%inclusion92 decks373 decks
24%synergy
Tome of the Guildpact
23%inclusion84 decks373 decks
21%synergy
Coalition Relic
22%inclusion83 decks373 decks
21%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
16%inclusion59 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Cornucopia
14%inclusion54 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
-0%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion20 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Gatewatch Beacon
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion362 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion344 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion340 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Island
90%inclusion335 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion333 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion332 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion270 decks373 decks
9%synergy
The World Tree
40%inclusion148 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Ketria Triome
39%inclusion146 decks373 decks
16%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
38%inclusion142 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Cinder Glade
37%inclusion139 decks373 decks
26%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
37%inclusion138 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Canopy Vista
36%inclusion135 decks373 decks
27%synergy
Zagoth Triome
36%inclusion134 decks373 decks
16%synergy
Indatha Triome
35%inclusion132 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion128 decks373 decks
26%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
34%inclusion126 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion125 decks373 decks
25%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion125 decks373 decks
25%synergy
Breeding Pool
33%inclusion122 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Jungle Shrine
33%inclusion122 decks373 decks
16%synergy
Stomping Ground
33%inclusion122 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
32%inclusion119 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Opulent Palace
31%inclusion117 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion116 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
31%inclusion116 decks373 decks
16%synergy
Temple Garden
31%inclusion115 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
31%inclusion114 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Quarry
31%inclusion114 decks373 decks
27%synergy
Nomad Outpost
30%inclusion113 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Monastery
30%inclusion113 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion113 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
30%inclusion112 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
30%inclusion112 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Savage Lands
29%inclusion109 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
29%inclusion107 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
28%inclusion105 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion105 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Raffine's Tower
28%inclusion104 decks373 decks
16%synergy
Xander's Lounge
27%inclusion102 decks373 decks
16%synergy
Savai Triome
27%inclusion101 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion101 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion100 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
26%inclusion98 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion96 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion95 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion94 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
25%inclusion93 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion93 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion91 decks373 decks
11%synergy