Loot, Exuberant Explorer (Commander) - Core

Kyle Massa
Mar 31, 2026
The Over/Under - A Review of Foundations Commanders
It's time to look back at Foundations to see if Kyle's Over/Under predictions from a year ago were on point, or off the mark.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Studious First-Year
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Planar Engineering
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Environmental Scientist
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Noxious Newt
4.8%inclusion3 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rampaging Baloths
68%inclusion460 decks680 decks
50%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
55%inclusion376 decks680 decks
39%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
53%inclusion358 decks680 decks
38%synergy
Augur of Autumn
46%inclusion315 decks680 decks
37%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
76%inclusion519 decks680 decks
37%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
51%inclusion350 decks680 decks
36%synergy
Scute Swarm
48%inclusion328 decks680 decks
32%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
38%inclusion258 decks680 decks
30%synergy
Cultivator Colossus
37%inclusion253 decks680 decks
27%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
32%inclusion218 decks680 decks
25%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
63%inclusion429 decks680 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
58%inclusion393 decks680 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
54%inclusion369 decks680 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Elves
54%inclusion368 decks680 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
51%inclusion347 decks680 decks
13%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
41%inclusion279 decks680 decks
18%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
41%inclusion277 decks680 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion274 decks680 decks
-6%synergy
Emerald Medallion
40%inclusion273 decks680 decks
-4%synergy
Explore
39%inclusion266 decks680 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
29%inclusion200 decks680 decks
17%synergy
Worldly Tutor
9.1%inclusion62 decks680 decks
-9%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.6%inclusion52 decks680 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Lotus Cobra
39%inclusion266 decks680 decks
23%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
39%inclusion264 decks680 decks
23%synergy
Elvish Mystic
37%inclusion251 decks680 decks
-9%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
34%inclusion231 decks680 decks
17%synergy
Reclamation Sage
33%inclusion227 decks680 decks
12%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
33%inclusion224 decks680 decks
17%synergy
Terastodon
30%inclusion207 decks680 decks
19%synergy
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
29%inclusion199 decks680 decks
23%synergy
Tireless Tracker
29%inclusion198 decks680 decks
18%synergy
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
29%inclusion197 decks680 decks
24%synergy
Titania, Nature's Force
29%inclusion194 decks680 decks
22%synergy
Eternal Witness
28%inclusion192 decks680 decks
1%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
27%inclusion186 decks680 decks
14%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
27%inclusion182 decks680 decks
17%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
26%inclusion179 decks680 decks
18%synergy
Beast Whisperer
26%inclusion176 decks680 decks
-5%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
26%inclusion175 decks680 decks
5%synergy
Elfsworn Giant
26%inclusion175 decks680 decks
23%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
25%inclusion167 decks680 decks
17%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
25%inclusion167 decks680 decks
16%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
24%inclusion165 decks680 decks
13%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
24%inclusion163 decks680 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
23%inclusion158 decks680 decks
12%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
21%inclusion146 decks680 decks
11%synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
21%inclusion140 decks680 decks
17%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
20%inclusion134 decks680 decks
2%synergy
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
20%inclusion134 decks680 decks
15%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
20%inclusion133 decks680 decks
1%synergy
Braulios of Pheres Band
19%inclusion131 decks680 decks
17%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
19%inclusion130 decks680 decks
5%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
19%inclusion129 decks680 decks
4%synergy
Quakestrider Ceratops
18%inclusion124 decks680 decks
15%synergy
Vorinclex
18%inclusion123 decks680 decks
13%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
18%inclusion119 decks680 decks
12%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
17%inclusion118 decks680 decks
9%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
17%inclusion117 decks680 decks
-15%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
17%inclusion115 decks680 decks
13%synergy
Garruk's Packleader
16%inclusion111 decks680 decks
10%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
16%inclusion111 decks680 decks
10%synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
16%inclusion110 decks680 decks
4%synergy
Rampaging Brontodon
16%inclusion110 decks680 decks
14%synergy
Quirion Ranger
16%inclusion109 decks680 decks
6%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
16%inclusion107 decks680 decks
9%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
15%inclusion105 decks680 decks
9%synergy
Thunderfoot Baloth
15%inclusion105 decks680 decks
9%synergy
Scythecat Cub
15%inclusion103 decks680 decks
10%synergy
Overlord of the Hauntwoods
15%inclusion101 decks680 decks
13%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
15%inclusion100 decks680 decks
-4%synergy
Bane of Progress
15%inclusion99 decks680 decks
7%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
15%inclusion99 decks680 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
38%inclusion257 decks680 decks
2%synergy
Harrow
29%inclusion199 decks680 decks
10%synergy
Entish Restoration
25%inclusion167 decks680 decks
7%synergy
Fog
20%inclusion138 decks680 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
20%inclusion135 decks680 decks
-4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
20%inclusion133 decks680 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
16%inclusion108 decks680 decks
-4%synergy
Bite Down
15%inclusion102 decks680 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
15%inclusion100 decks680 decks
-4%synergy
Ram Through
14%inclusion94 decks680 decks
-8%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion86 decks680 decks
-2%synergy
Collective Resistance
12%inclusion84 decks680 decks
-1%synergy
Broken Wings
12%inclusion83 decks680 decks
10%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
10%inclusion68 decks680 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
10%inclusion65 decks680 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
9.1%inclusion62 decks680 decks
-10%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
8.1%inclusion24 decks295 decks
3%synergy
Naturalize
6.9%inclusion47 decks680 decks
0%synergy
Obscuring Haze
6.6%inclusion45 decks680 decks
-1%synergy
Jaheira's Respite
6.5%inclusion44 decks680 decks
4%synergy
Khalni Ambush
6.2%inclusion42 decks680 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.0%inclusion41 decks680 decks
-4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
5.7%inclusion39 decks680 decks
-7%synergy
Giant Growth
5.1%inclusion35 decks680 decks
1%synergy
Gift of the Viper
5.1%inclusion35 decks680 decks
-3%synergy
You Happen On a Glade
5.1%inclusion35 decks680 decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Insight
5.1%inclusion35 decks680 decks
-7%synergy
Overprotect
5.0%inclusion34 decks680 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
37%inclusion249 decks680 decks
-1%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
37%inclusion249 decks680 decks
7%synergy
Bushwhack
31%inclusion212 decks680 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion198 decks680 decks
1%synergy
Genesis Wave
28%inclusion191 decks680 decks
17%synergy
Harmonize
27%inclusion184 decks680 decks
0%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
26%inclusion180 decks680 decks
7%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
19%inclusion126 decks680 decks
-1%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
17%inclusion118 decks680 decks
-1%synergy
Last March of the Ents
17%inclusion116 decks680 decks
5%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
16%inclusion110 decks680 decks
5%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
16%inclusion106 decks680 decks
11%synergy
Overrun
15%inclusion101 decks680 decks
7%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
12%inclusion81 decks680 decks
4%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
12%inclusion80 decks680 decks
0%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
11%inclusion78 decks680 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion75 decks680 decks
-3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion68 decks680 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
9.4%inclusion64 decks680 decks
4%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
8.7%inclusion59 decks680 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.5%inclusion58 decks680 decks
-7%synergy
Felling Blow
7.5%inclusion51 decks680 decks
7%synergy
Circuitous Route
7.1%inclusion48 decks680 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
7.1%inclusion48 decks680 decks
4%synergy
Shared Roots
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Awaken the Woods
6.6%inclusion45 decks680 decks
0%synergy
Season of Gathering
6.3%inclusion43 decks680 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.4%inclusion16 decks294 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion188 decks680 decks
-5%synergy
The Great Henge
21%inclusion146 decks680 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion141 decks680 decks
-4%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
12%inclusion81 decks680 decks
3%synergy
Horn of Greed
10%inclusion65 decks680 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
9.3%inclusion63 decks680 decks
0%synergy
Seer's Sundial
8.1%inclusion55 decks680 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
7.9%inclusion19 decks242 decks
-9%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
7.5%inclusion51 decks680 decks
1%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
7.4%inclusion50 decks680 decks
-9%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
7.1%inclusion48 decks680 decks
-4%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
6.8%inclusion16 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Monster Manual
6.8%inclusion46 decks680 decks
3%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
5.3%inclusion36 decks680 decks
0%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
5.1%inclusion35 decks680 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
26%inclusion177 decks680 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Project
21%inclusion146 decks680 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
20%inclusion137 decks680 decks
3%synergy
Elemental Bond
20%inclusion134 decks680 decks
8%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
20%inclusion133 decks680 decks
-1%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
19%inclusion132 decks680 decks
14%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
18%inclusion125 decks680 decks
6%synergy
Druid Class
18%inclusion119 decks680 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion116 decks680 decks
-9%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
16%inclusion108 decks680 decks
-4%synergy
Sapling Nursery
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Primeval Bounty
14%inclusion93 decks680 decks
10%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
14%inclusion92 decks680 decks
10%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
13%inclusion91 decks680 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
12%inclusion80 decks680 decks
-2%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
11%inclusion76 decks680 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion74 decks680 decks
-6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
10%inclusion69 decks680 decks
5%synergy
Colossal Majesty
10%inclusion67 decks680 decks
-3%synergy
Abundance
9.1%inclusion62 decks680 decks
4%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
9.0%inclusion61 decks680 decks
2%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
8.7%inclusion59 decks680 decks
6%synergy
Greater Good
8.5%inclusion58 decks680 decks
-4%synergy
Asceticism
7.8%inclusion53 decks680 decks
-2%synergy
Burgeoning
7.6%inclusion52 decks680 decks
0%synergy
Song of the Dryads
7.1%inclusion48 decks680 decks
-4%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.1%inclusion48 decks680 decks
-10%synergy
Boseiju Reaches Skyward
7.1%inclusion48 decks680 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
6.0%inclusion41 decks680 decks
-7%synergy
Hunter's Talent
5.9%inclusion40 decks680 decks
2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.9%inclusion40 decks680 decks
-6%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
5.9%inclusion40 decks680 decks
-1%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
5.7%inclusion39 decks680 decks
3%synergy
Spelunking
5.6%inclusion38 decks680 decks
0%synergy
Sylvan Scavenging
5.6%inclusion38 decks680 decks
4%synergy
Lignify
5.6%inclusion38 decks680 decks
-1%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
5.6%inclusion38 decks680 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Reflection
5.6%inclusion38 decks680 decks
0%synergy
Lurking Predators
5.3%inclusion36 decks680 decks
2%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
27%inclusion181 decks680 decks
9%synergy
Vivien Reid
15%inclusion100 decks680 decks
10%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
7.8%inclusion53 decks680 decks
-3%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
7.8%inclusion53 decks680 decks
2%synergy
Wrenn and Seven
7.2%inclusion49 decks680 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
38%inclusion256 decks680 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion231 decks680 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion207 decks680 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
27%inclusion186 decks680 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion137 decks680 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion120 decks680 decks
-8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion116 decks680 decks
-9%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion101 decks680 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion84 decks680 decks
-11%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion73 decks680 decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
9.4%inclusion64 decks680 decks
-1%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.5%inclusion51 decks680 decks
-1%synergy
Ba Sing Se
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.4%inclusion50 decks680 decks
-11%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.9%inclusion47 decks680 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion43 decks680 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Nursery
5.7%inclusion39 decks680 decks
3%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.3%inclusion36 decks680 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Archway
5.0%inclusion34 decks680 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
62%inclusion421 decks680 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
25%inclusion170 decks680 decks
-3%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.8%inclusion26 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion43 decks680 decks
-2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.7%inclusion39 decks680 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
5.4%inclusion37 decks680 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion671 decks680 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion258 decks680 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion223 decks680 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion200 decks680 decks
15%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
20%inclusion133 decks680 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion121 decks680 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Woodland
14%inclusion96 decks680 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion75 decks680 decks
-3%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion71 decks680 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion68 decks680 decks
-3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion68 decks680 decks
4%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
9.3%inclusion63 decks680 decks
3%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
8.4%inclusion57 decks680 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
7.8%inclusion53 decks680 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.9%inclusion47 decks680 decks
-3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
6.2%inclusion42 decks680 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.2%inclusion42 decks680 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.4%inclusion37 decks680 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.3%inclusion36 decks680 decks
-4%synergy