Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis (Commander) - Budget Toughness Matters

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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Wall of Denial
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Guardians of Meletis
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Aether Membrane
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Frost
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Arcades, the Strategist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
High Alert
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Assault Formation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
The Council of Four
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Selvala, Explorer Returned
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Tree of Redemption
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Walking Bulwark
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Colossus of Akros
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Psychic Membrane
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Omens
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Cathedral Membrane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Perimeter Captain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Axebane Guardian
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Wakestone Gargoyle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Essence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Rasaad yn Bashir
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Fog Bank
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Roving Keep
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Shards
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Faith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Hover Barrier
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Glare
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Towering Titan
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Humble Defector
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Hope
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Runes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Windborn Muse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Blazing Archon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
The Second Doctor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Brimstone Trebuchet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Octomancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ms. Bumbleflower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Elder of Laurels
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dazzling Ramparts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Vision Skeins
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Oblation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Peerless Recycling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Long River's Pull
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lantern Flare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Defend the Hearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Smite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Colossal Heroics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Valor Made Real
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unexplained Absence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Capsize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phalanx Formation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Invoke the Divine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
About Face
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fated Infatuation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Coordinated Assault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Give No Ground
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sail into the West
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mortal's Ardor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Mortal's Resolve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Riot Control
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hold at Bay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Collective Voyage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Mighty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Revoke Existence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Solar Blaze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Lore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-30%synergy
Assault Strobe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Decimate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
All Suns' Dawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Blessing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urban Evolution
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Healing Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Abundant Harvest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Clone Legion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insurrection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mob Rule
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Minds Aglow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Over the Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Prosperity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Hypergenesis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Elixir of Immortality
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cathar's Shield
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Accorder's Shield
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Fractal Harness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Echo Circlet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gorgon's Head
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Weathered Runestone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chariot of Victory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prowler's Helm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shield of the Righteous
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Armory of Iroas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Barrow-Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Colossus Hammer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Folio of Fancies
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Norn's Annex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Veteran's Armaments
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Ivory Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fleetfeather Sandals
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Godsend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Guardian Zendikon
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Rolling Stones
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Propaganda
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Unnatural Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gauntlets of Light
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sunbond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Smuggler's Share
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Entangler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gift of Immortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gravity Well
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Guild Summit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cathar's Call
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Pack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brave the Sands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rule of Law
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The First Iroan Games
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stoneskin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Assemble the Legion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lure
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hold the Gates
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Armored Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Levitation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Laid to Rest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Heliod
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vow of Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Retreat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Fortified Area
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Intangible Virtue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Omen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Well of Ideas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Aura of Silence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Test of Endurance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forced Fruition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Epic Struggle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sphere of Safety
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mana Flare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Privileged Position
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Basri Ket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Desert of the True
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maze's End
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sapseep Forest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thran Portal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mistveil Plains
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Daru Encampment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Baldur's Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Obelisk of Naya
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ketria Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Temur Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Manalith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Pristine Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Firemind Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bounty Board
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jeskai Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Jungle Shrine
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Mystic Monastery
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Temple of Plenty
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Simic Guildgate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Glacial Fortress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Abandoned Campground
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Raucous Carnival
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bleeding Woods
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Etched Cornfield
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Mystery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Gateway Plaza
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Lakeside Shack
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Citadel Gate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Cliffgate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Abandon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Manor Gate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Bant Panorama
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Fortified Beachhead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Gond Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Brushland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Harmony
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Ketria Triome
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Rugged Highlands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Boros Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy