Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis (Commander) - Expensive Core Group Hug

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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Ghostly Prison
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Propaganda
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Fractured Identity
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Arcane Denial
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Howling Mine
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
36%synergy
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Path to Exile
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Everybody Lives!
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
18%synergy
The Second Doctor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Selvala, Explorer Returned
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
The Council of Four
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Humble Defector
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Bloom Tender
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Rootweaver Druid
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Noble Hierarch
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Veteran Explorer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Tataru Taru
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Walking Archive
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Viseling
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Druid of Purification
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Zhur-Taa Ancient
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Boldwyr Heavyweights
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Noble Benefactor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Questing Phelddagrif
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Tempting Wurm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Silverquill Lecturer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Life of the Party
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Flumph
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Phelddagrif
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Clever Impersonator
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Magus of the Vineyard
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Take the Bait
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Strix Serenade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Reins of Power
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Perch Protection
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Wrong Turn
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
New Way Forward
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Comeuppance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
See Double
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Oblation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Berserk
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Immortal Obligation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Double Major
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Truce
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Refute
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Tempt with Discovery
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Collective Voyage
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Minds Aglow
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Prosperity
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-23%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Wear Down
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Insurrection
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Tempt with Reflections
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Pir's Whim
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Replication Technique
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mythos of Illuna
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-29%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Doppelgang
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Temur
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Healing Technique
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fascination
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
New Frontiers
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Council's Judgment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Over the Top
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Flux
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
River's Rebuke
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hypergenesis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Flash Photography
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Folio of Fancies
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Font of Mythos
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Horn of Greed
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Temple Bell
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Crawlspace
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Wedding Ring
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Well of Knowledge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gate to the Aether
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Iron Maiden
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Helm of Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Venser's Journal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forced Fruition
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Mana Flare
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Collective Restraint
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Sphere of Safety
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Fevered Visions
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Mirrormade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Solitary Confinement
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Dictate of Karametra
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mass Hysteria
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Sound of Drums
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Smuggler's Share
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mana Cache
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Well of Ideas
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sterling Grove
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Upwelling
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
On the Trail
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Island Sanctuary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mirari's Wake
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Oath of Lieges
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Copy Enchantment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mana Reflection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Court of Vantress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Binding
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Redemption Arc
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Oath of Druids
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Vineyard
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Weftwalking
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dragonback Assault
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Unable to Scream
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Maze of Ith
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-29%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Island
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mountain
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Temple Garden
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Stomping Ground
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Breeding Pool
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Taiga
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Wooded Foothills
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Savannah
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Tropical Island
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Tundra
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Steam Vents
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Sea of Clouds
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Raugrin Triome
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Ketria Triome
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Island
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Plateau
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Spire Garden
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Reflecting Pool
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Commercial District
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy