Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis (Commander) - Optimized

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Joined Researchers
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Mind into Matter
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Springs
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
55%inclusion162 decks295 decks
43%synergy
Ghostly Prison
52%inclusion152 decks295 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
51%inclusion150 decks295 decks
38%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
53%inclusion157 decks295 decks
38%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
47%inclusion139 decks295 decks
37%synergy
Selvala, Explorer Returned
46%inclusion136 decks295 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion192 decks295 decks
34%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
43%inclusion127 decks295 decks
34%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
40%inclusion119 decks295 decks
33%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
48%inclusion142 decks295 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion154 decks295 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
45%inclusion134 decks295 decks
29%synergy
Temple Bell
41%inclusion121 decks295 decks
32%synergy
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
41%inclusion120 decks295 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion118 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion115 decks295 decks
-12%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
37%inclusion110 decks295 decks
27%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
37%inclusion109 decks295 decks
30%synergy
Folio of Fancies
36%inclusion106 decks295 decks
28%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
35%inclusion104 decks295 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
62%inclusion183 decks295 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
51%inclusion150 decks295 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
49%inclusion145 decks295 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion133 decks295 decks
30%synergy
Seedborn Muse
37%inclusion110 decks295 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion109 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
35%inclusion104 decks295 decks
31%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion87 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion85 decks295 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion80 decks295 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
The Council of Four
31%inclusion91 decks295 decks
22%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
30%inclusion88 decks295 decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
29%inclusion85 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
The Second Doctor
28%inclusion84 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
28%inclusion82 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
28%inclusion82 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
26%inclusion78 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
26%inclusion77 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion75 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion73 decks290 decks
20%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
22%inclusion64 decks295 decks
-8%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
21%inclusion63 decks295 decks
16%synergy
Windborn Muse
20%inclusion59 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Veteran Explorer
20%inclusion58 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Bloom Tender
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion50 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
16%inclusion46 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
16%inclusion46 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion40 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Humble Defector
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Rootweaver Druid
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
13%inclusion38 decks295 decks
-10%synergy
The Locust God
13%inclusion37 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Zhur-Taa Ancient
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
12%inclusion34 decks295 decks
-8%synergy
Noble Hierarch
12%inclusion34 decks295 decks
-5%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
10%inclusion30 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Círdan the Shipwright
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Blazing Archon
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
10%inclusion28 decks292 decks
8%synergy
Scute Swarm
9.5%inclusion28 decks295 decks
-12%synergy
Homunculus Horde
9.3%inclusion27 decks290 decks
7%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
-10%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Wandering Archaic
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
7%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
8.1%inclusion24 decks295 decks
-10%synergy
Flumph
8.1%inclusion24 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
8.1%inclusion24 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Selfless Squire
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
-15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
32%inclusion94 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion93 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion83 decks295 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion81 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion76 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion69 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion68 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion67 decks295 decks
-6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
21%inclusion62 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion59 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion54 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion51 decks295 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion37 decks295 decks
-21%synergy
Reins of Power
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Oblation
11%inclusion32 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Comeuppance
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Crop Rotation
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
-8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Fog
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.1%inclusion24 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
6.4%inclusion19 decks295 decks
-12%synergy
Take the Bait
6.4%inclusion19 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.4%inclusion19 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Negate
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
-3%synergy
Vision Skeins
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Perch Protection
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Words of Wisdom
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Collective Voyage
35%inclusion102 decks295 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion101 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Minds Aglow
34%inclusion101 decks295 decks
25%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion101 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion93 decks295 decks
-11%synergy
Windfall
28%inclusion84 decks295 decks
23%synergy
Insurrection
26%inclusion78 decks295 decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion72 decks295 decks
-3%synergy
Prosperity
22%inclusion64 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion55 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion50 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
14%inclusion40 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Fractured Identity
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Rampant Growth
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
-18%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion34 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion33 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.5%inclusion28 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Pir's Whim
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.1%inclusion24 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
4%synergy
New Frontiers
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Fascination
6.4%inclusion19 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Expropriate
6.4%inclusion19 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
6.4%inclusion19 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Explore
6.4%inclusion19 decks295 decks
-8%synergy
Council's Judgment
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Show and Tell
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Hypergenesis
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Molten Psyche
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Treacherous Terrain
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Font of Mythos
31%inclusion91 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Horn of Greed
25%inclusion75 decks295 decks
16%synergy
Wedding Ring
19%inclusion56 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Venser's Journal
17%inclusion50 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Tempting Contract
15%inclusion44 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Crawlspace
14%inclusion41 decks295 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion32 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
Helm of Awakening
10%inclusion29 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.5%inclusion25 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
-7%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
-9%synergy
Enchantments
Heartbeat of Spring
31%inclusion91 decks295 decks
23%synergy
Burgeoning
28%inclusion84 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Mana Flare
26%inclusion76 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Sphere of Safety
26%inclusion76 decks295 decks
20%synergy
Forced Fruition
25%inclusion74 decks295 decks
20%synergy
Exploration
18%inclusion54 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Well of Ideas
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion50 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion50 decks295 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17%inclusion49 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
17%inclusion49 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion48 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Karametra
16%inclusion47 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Share
16%inclusion47 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
13%inclusion38 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Collective Restraint
11%inclusion33 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Mirari's Wake
11%inclusion33 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Fevered Visions
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Privileged Position
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
6%synergy
On the Trail
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
7.5%inclusion22 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Spelunking
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
-2%synergy
Hive Mind
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Upwelling
6.4%inclusion19 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Sterling Grove
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Wizard Class
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.8%inclusion17 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
-13%synergy
Eladamri's Vineyard
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
18%inclusion54 decks295 decks
15%synergy
Jace Beleren
12%inclusion36 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
24%inclusion71 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
24%inclusion71 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion58 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
19%inclusion55 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion45 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion37 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
12%inclusion35 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.8%inclusion23 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion20 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.4%inclusion16 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion240 decks295 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion209 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
42%inclusion124 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion110 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion49 decks295 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion42 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion21 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.1%inclusion15 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion270 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion266 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Island
88%inclusion260 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion258 decks295 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion245 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
68%inclusion201 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
65%inclusion192 decks295 decks
24%synergy
Stomping Ground
65%inclusion191 decks295 decks
23%synergy
Temple Garden
65%inclusion191 decks295 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion182 decks295 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
59%inclusion173 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion172 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion170 decks295 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion165 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
55%inclusion161 decks295 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
53%inclusion156 decks295 decks
16%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
53%inclusion155 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Ketria Triome
53%inclusion155 decks295 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion152 decks295 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
49%inclusion145 decks295 decks
15%synergy
Raugrin Triome
49%inclusion144 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
46%inclusion135 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
37%inclusion110 decks295 decks
28%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion101 decks295 decks
19%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion99 decks295 decks
12%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
33%inclusion97 decks295 decks
17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
30%inclusion89 decks295 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion83 decks295 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion74 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
24%inclusion71 decks295 decks
11%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
24%inclusion71 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
24%inclusion70 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
24%inclusion70 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Jungle Shrine
23%inclusion68 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Spire Garden
23%inclusion68 decks295 decks
10%synergy
Savannah
21%inclusion62 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Tropical Island
21%inclusion62 decks295 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion59 decks295 decks
8%synergy
Tundra
20%inclusion58 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Taiga
19%inclusion56 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion56 decks295 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion53 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion47 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
16%inclusion46 decks295 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
15%inclusion44 decks295 decks
-8%synergy
Canopy Vista
15%inclusion44 decks295 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion41 decks295 decks
-6%synergy
Cinder Glade
14%inclusion41 decks295 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion39 decks295 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion36 decks295 decks
-2%synergy