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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Quandrix, the Proof
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Hideout
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Selvala, Explorer Returned
47%inclusion60 decks127 decks
35%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
42%inclusion53 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
41%inclusion52 decks127 decks
31%synergy
Humble Defector
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Cut a Deal
31%inclusion40 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
40%inclusion51 decks127 decks
25%synergy
The Council of Four
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Veteran Explorer
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
42%inclusion53 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion51 decks127 decks
-11%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion50 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion49 decks127 decks
-17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
6%synergy
The Second Doctor
31%inclusion40 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
22%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Windborn Muse
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Rootweaver Druid
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Rocco, Street Chef
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Zhur-Taa Ancient
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
20%inclusion24 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Flumph
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Cheering Crowd
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Círdan the Shipwright
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Homunculus Horde
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Gahiji, Honored One
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Noble Benefactor
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Blazing Archon
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Lavaleaper
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Skullwinder
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
8%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Chasm Skulker
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Realm Seekers
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-16%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-14%synergy
Arbiter of Knollridge
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Wall of Denial
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Akroan Horse
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion29 decks127 decks
-21%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Oblation
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Fog
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Sail into the West
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Vision Skeins
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
9%synergy
Reins of Power
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Reclamation
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Dream Fracture
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Benevolent Offering
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Take the Bait
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Intellectual Offering
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Words of Wisdom
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Wrong Turn
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Perch Protection
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Long River's Pull
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tempt with Discovery
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Minds Aglow
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Collective Voyage
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Fractured Identity
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Explore
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Council's Judgment
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Treacherous Terrain
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
-23%synergy
Prosperity
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Open the Gates
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Mighty
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Offering
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Wear Down
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Circuitous Route
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Over the Top
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Skyscribing
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ghirapur Orrery
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Howling Mine
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Temple Bell
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Hithlain Rope
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Enchantments
Mana Flare
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Karametra
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Fevered Visions
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Noble Heritage
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
5%synergy
On the Trail
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Forced Fruition
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Well of Ideas
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Tenuous Truce
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Wizard Class
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Upwelling
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Fecundity
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Wild Evocation
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Dragonback Assault
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
6%synergy
The Wanderer
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion40 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Gate
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Baldur's Gate
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Maze's End
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion80 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
58%inclusion74 decks127 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
-16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Signet
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Bounty Board
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion124 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Island
96%inclusion122 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion121 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion120 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion114 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion85 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
60%inclusion76 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Seaside Citadel
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion63 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Monastery
49%inclusion62 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
49%inclusion62 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Jungle Shrine
48%inclusion61 decks127 decks
27%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
33%inclusion42 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Gruul Turf
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Cinder Glade
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Canopy Vista
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Plenty
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
11%inclusion14 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Abandon
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Highlands
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Mossfire Valley
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Manor Gate
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
6%synergy