Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist (Commander)

Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Underrated Backup Precon Commanders
These legends might have been second-fiddle in their own precons, but that doesn't mean they're all forgettable; in fact, some are the best!
Deck Filters
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Dictate of Kruphix
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Howling Mine
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Minds Aglow
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Fevered Visions
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Temple Bell
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Prosperity
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Jace's Archivist
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Wizard Class
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Forced Fruition
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Guttersnipe
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
The Locust God
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Young Pyromancer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Nabber
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Syr Carah, the Bold
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Humble Defector
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Electrostatic Field
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Coruscation Mage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Firebrand Archer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Nascent Metamorph
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Elder Auntie
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Homunculus Horde
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Mocking Sprite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Keranos, God of Storms
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dakra Mystic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Magus of the Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Snap
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Opt
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Vision Skeins
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Reality Shift
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Reins of Power
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Wrong Turn
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Words of Wisdom
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Twinferno
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Gut Shot
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Octopus Form
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Roku's Mastery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Abandon Attachments
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
See Double
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Mutation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Chef's Kiss
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Consider
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Mission Briefing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Brand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dream Fracture
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Haste Magic
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Broadside Barrage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Refute
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Molten Psyche
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Stitch in Time
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Mob Verdict
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Illicit Auction
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Chain Reaction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Asinine Antics
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thieves' Auction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fascination
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Scrambleverse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Warp World
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Whims of the Fates
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Huddle Up
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Handling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-0%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Folio of Fancies
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
River Song's Diary
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ruby Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Font of Mythos
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Iron Maiden
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Pyxis of Pandemonium
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Meekstone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Library of Leng
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gate to the Aether
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Knowledge Pool
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ivory Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Omen Machine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Timesifter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Helm of Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur II
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Dissection Tools
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Curiosity
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Firemind's Research
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Fiery Inscription
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Powerbalance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Ominous Seas
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Possibility Storm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mana Flare
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Legend of Roku
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Eye of the Storm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Well of Ideas
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wild Evocation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Echoes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Share the Spoils
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shared Fate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hive Mind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-0%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Royal Scions
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ral Zarek
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Jace Beleren
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Access Tunnel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Victory Chimes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Scorched Geyser
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
57%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Springs
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Volcanic Island
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
TCRI Building
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fiery Islet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Hidden Hideout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy