Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis (Commander) - Lifegain

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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Hidden Hideout
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16%synergy
Jennika, Bad Apple Big Sister
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17%synergy
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Rites of Flourishing
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46%synergy
Howling Mine
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38%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
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38%synergy
Ghostly Prison
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38%synergy
Minds Aglow
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37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Propaganda
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
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29%synergy
The Second Doctor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Selvala, Explorer Returned
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27%synergy
Collective Voyage
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25%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
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28%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
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30%synergy
Windborn Muse
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29%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Seedborn Muse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Veteran Explorer
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Soul's Attendant
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Humble Defector
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Noble Benefactor
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Tamanoa
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
The Council of Four
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11%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
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13%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Soul Warden
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Círdan the Shipwright
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Dust Animus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Zhur-Taa Ancient
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Essence Warden
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Arwen, Mortal Queen
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Aven Courier
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Evolution Sage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Vitality Hunter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Klothys, God of Destiny
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Goldberry, River-Daughter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Splendor Mare
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Rocco, Street Chef
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Witness
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Rootweaver Druid
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Horizon Chimera
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Flumph
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Shizuko, Caller of Autumn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Creation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Birds of Paradise
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Shattered Angel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Everybody Lives!
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Run Away Together
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Augury
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Vision Skeins
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Reins of Power
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mirrorform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Perch Protection
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Long River's Pull
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Absorb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Negate
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-1%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Benefactor's Draught
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
True Love's Kiss
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Riot Control
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7%synergy
Sylvan Reclamation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Magic Damper
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Nature's Lore
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Fractured Identity
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Wargate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Insurrection
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Prosperity
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Planewide Celebration
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Seismic Sense
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Pir's Whim
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Star of Extinction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
New Frontiers
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Eureka
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hour of Revelation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Many Partings
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Explore
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Alliance of Arms
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Font of Mythos
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Folio of Fancies
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Horn of Greed
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Temple Bell
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Wedding Ring
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Venser's Journal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Gate to the Aether
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Tempting Contract
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Crawlspace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
T-45 Power Armor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mana Flare
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Dictate of Karametra
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Sphere of Safety
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Descent into Avernus
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Well of Ideas
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Forced Fruition
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Manabarbs
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Primal Order
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Spellshock
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Runes
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Burning Earth
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Omniscience
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Cindervines
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
The Night of the Doctor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Share the Spoils
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Form of the Dinosaur
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Burgeoning
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Lifegift
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Eladamri's Vineyard
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Test of Endurance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Righteous Cause
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Citadel of Pain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Spelunking
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Strength
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Upwelling
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Annie Joins Up
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Collective Restraint
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Awakening
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Mantle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Happily Ever After
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wild Evocation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Terra Eternal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fortifying Provisions
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Cleric Class
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Hive Mind
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth Resplendent
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The Wanderer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Jace Beleren
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Nesting Grounds
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria West
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Restless Anchorage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
The Shire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Restless Prairie
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Signet
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Gruul Signet
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Boros Signet
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Victory Chimes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Island
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Monastery
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Seaside Citadel
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Jungle Shrine
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Gruul Turf
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Temple Garden
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Stomping Ground
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Prairie Stream
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Ketria Triome
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Steam Vents
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Urza's Cave
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Overflowing Basin
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Verge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Cinder Glade
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Raugrin Triome
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Mossfire Valley
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy