Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis (Commander) - Budget 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Howling Mine
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Temple Bell
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Prison
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Selvala, Explorer Returned
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Collective Voyage
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Kodama's Reach
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Windborn Muse
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
The Second Doctor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
The Council of Four
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Veteran Explorer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Humble Defector
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Blazing Archon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Zhur-Taa Ancient
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Selfless Squire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Magus of the Vineyard
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Flumph
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Guardian
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Geode Rager
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Scute Swarm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Rootweaver Druid
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Shizuko, Caller of Autumn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Walking Archive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Círdan the Shipwright
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Kibo, Uktabi Prince
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Gahiji, Honored One
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fog
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Oblation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorweave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Eureka Moment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Return to Dust
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vision Skeins
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Take the Bait
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Long-Term Plans
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Drown in Dreams
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Minds Aglow
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Prosperity
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Insurrection
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Treacherous Terrain
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Fractured Identity
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Cut a Deal
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fast Forward
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Enter the Infinite
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Fascination
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Revelation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
New Frontiers
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Pir's Whim
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Three Visits
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Replication Technique
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Circuitous Route
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mob Rule
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Seasons Past
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Urban Evolution
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Hypergenesis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Doppelgang
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Ideal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Reconstruct History
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reverse the Sands
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flux
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Folio of Fancies
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Font of Mythos
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Helm of Awakening
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Horn of Greed
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Venser's Journal
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Crawlspace
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Spellbook
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Wedding Ring
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Keening Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Gate to the Aether
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mana Flare
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Sphere of Safety
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Forced Fruition
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Well of Ideas
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Omniscience
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Fevered Visions
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Dictate of Karametra
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
On the Trail
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Share
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Spelunking
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Burgeoning
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Fall of the Thran
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Upwelling
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
The Mending of Dominaria
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Wild Evocation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Privileged Position
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Grip of Chaos
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Abundance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Hive Mind
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Norn's Decree
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Zur's Weirding
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Oath of Druids
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Court of Bounty
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Jace Beleren
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Nissa, Vital Force
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ajani Unyielding
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Vivien Reid
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ral Zarek
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ajani Vengeant
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, the Harbinger
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Homeward Path
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Maze's End
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Field of Ruin
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vesuva
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Gate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lumbering Falls
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Victory Chimes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Manalith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Seaside Citadel
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Monastery
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Jungle Shrine
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Gruul Turf
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Canopy Vista
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ketria Triome
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Hidden Hideout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Rupture Spire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Cinder Glade
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Stomping Ground
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-32%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spire Garden
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Scattered Groves
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Transguild Promenade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy