Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis (Commander) - Budget Core

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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Lorehold Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Studious First-Year
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Joined Researchers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Selvala, Explorer Returned
45%inclusion58 decks128 decks
33%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
41%inclusion53 decks128 decks
31%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
41%inclusion52 decks128 decks
30%synergy
Humble Defector
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
27%synergy
Cut a Deal
30%inclusion39 decks128 decks
26%synergy
The Council of Four
32%inclusion41 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
38%inclusion49 decks128 decks
23%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Veteran Explorer
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
41%inclusion53 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion51 decks128 decks
-11%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion51 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion50 decks128 decks
-16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
6%synergy
The Second Doctor
30%inclusion39 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
30%inclusion38 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
28%inclusion36 decks128 decks
21%synergy
Growth Spiral
27%inclusion34 decks128 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Windborn Muse
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
25%inclusion32 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Rocco, Street Chef
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Rootweaver Druid
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Zhur-Taa Ancient
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Flumph
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Cheering Crowd
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Círdan the Shipwright
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Homunculus Horde
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Gahiji, Honored One
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Lavaleaper
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Noble Benefactor
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
-8%synergy
Blazing Archon
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Skullwinder
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
7%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
-13%synergy
Chasm Skulker
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Realm Seekers
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-16%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Akroan Horse
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Gavi, Nest Warden
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Selfless Squire
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
25%inclusion32 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
-22%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Oblation
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Fog
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Sail into the West
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Reins of Power
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Vision Skeins
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
-7%synergy
Sylvan Reclamation
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Intellectual Offering
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Dream Fracture
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Perch Protection
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Benevolent Offering
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Take the Bait
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Words of Wisdom
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Long River's Pull
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Emergency Eject
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Planar Genesis
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Tempt with Discovery
25%inclusion32 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Minds Aglow
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Fractured Identity
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Collective Voyage
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Council's Judgment
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Treacherous Terrain
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
-23%synergy
Open the Gates
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Wear Down
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Mighty
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Offering
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Prosperity
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Circuitous Route
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Over the Top
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ghirapur Orrery
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Howling Mine
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Folio of Fancies
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Temple Bell
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Awakening
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Hithlain Rope
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Mana Flare
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Karametra
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Fevered Visions
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Noble Heritage
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Well of Ideas
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
6%synergy
On the Trail
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Forced Fruition
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Seas
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Tenuous Truce
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Upwelling
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Fecundity
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-13%synergy
Dragonback Assault
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-18%synergy
Wild Evocation
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
7%synergy
The Wanderer
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion39 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Gate
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Baldur's Gate
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Maze's End
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion80 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
59%inclusion75 decks128 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion36 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion35 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
-16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Signet
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Bounty Board
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion125 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Island
96%inclusion123 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion122 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion121 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion114 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion85 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
59%inclusion76 decks128 decks
26%synergy
Seaside Citadel
54%inclusion69 decks128 decks
33%synergy
Jungle Shrine
51%inclusion65 decks128 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Monastery
51%inclusion65 decks128 decks
29%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
51%inclusion65 decks128 decks
29%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
48%inclusion62 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Gruul Turf
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
33%inclusion42 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
30%inclusion39 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion38 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Cinder Glade
30%inclusion38 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Canopy Vista
28%inclusion36 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion29 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Plenty
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
13%inclusion17 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Abandon
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
12%inclusion15 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
11%inclusion14 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Highlands
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Mossfire Valley
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Manor Gate
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Verge
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
1%synergy