Kate Stewart (Commander) - Budget Core

Kate Stewart
Rank #2,333
3decks
Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Underrated Backup Precon Commanders
These legends might have been second-fiddle in their own precons, but that doesn't mean they're all forgettable; in fact, some are the best!
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Thrummingbird
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
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100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Tidewalker
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Wilfred Mott
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Aven Riftwatcher
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Lavacore Elemental
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Keldon Marauders
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Maelstrom Djinn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
The Tenth Doctor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Time Beetle
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Rose Tyler
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Lost Auramancers
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Grateful Apparition
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Soultether Golem
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Omen Hawker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Guildpact Informant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Greater Gargadon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Skystrike Officer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Idris, Soul of the TARDIS
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Infiltrator il-Kor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dramatist's Puppet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rift Elemental
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shivan Sand-Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Veiling Oddity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flux Channeler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Rhox Veteran
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Jhoira of the Ghitu
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thermopod
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Veteran Swordsmith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The War Doctor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Grey Host Reinforcements
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Yotian Tactician
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Daysquad Marshal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shade of Trokair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Knight of Old Benalia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gargadon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Civic Stalwart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Burnished Hart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Knight of Sursi
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Keldon Halberdier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gitaxian Anatomist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Jhoira's Timebug
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Errant Ephemeron
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Instants
Dust of Moments
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Volt Charge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Serum Snare
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Venser's Diffusion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Meeting of Minds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
You're Confronted by Robbers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thraben Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Fury Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Steady Progress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Trumpet Blast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Inspired Charge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Strike
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Kabira Takedown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Jeskai Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Chandra's Outrage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dissipate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Disenchant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Reject Imperfection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Clockspinning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Timecrafting
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Raise the Alarm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hypothesizzle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Take Up the Shield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sorceries
Contentious Plan
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
All of History, All at Once
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Coward // Killer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vivisection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rift Bolt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sworn Companions
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Wedding of River Song
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Makindi Stampede
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Captain's Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lunar Insight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Divine Congregation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Distant Melody
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Moment
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Time Bomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Infinite Hourglass
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Rotating Fireplace
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Ancestral Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cursed Recording
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Contagion Clasp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Enchantments
Crack in Time
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Reality Acid
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Out of Time
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Regenerations Restored
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
As Foretold
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
The Girl in the Fireplace
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Four Knocks
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pacifism
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Resourceful Defense
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Veteran Soldier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Leader
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Trenzalore Clocktower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Nesting Grounds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Calciform Pools
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blast Zone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Castle Embereth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Hourglass of the Lost
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-55%synergy
Replicating Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Bandit's Haul
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Midnight Clock
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Geode
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pentad Prism
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Coalition Relic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lavabrink Floodgates
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Manalith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-26%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Perilous Landscape
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Glacial Fortress
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Ash Barrens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Thriving Isle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Kabira Takedown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-28%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Monastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Makindi Stampede
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Thriving Bluff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Thriving Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy