Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Ravos, Soultender (Commander) - Core

Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Underrated Backup Precon Commanders
| Art by Wayne Reynolds  A Different Precon Perspective Hello, and welcome to a special article surrounding precons! This week, we're looking at (some of) the most underrated backup commanders we find in precons. Too often, these cards get overshadowed by the main option in a given precon. That said, there have been a few […]
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Defacing Duskmage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Joined Researchers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Harmonized Trio
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ruinous Ultimatum
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
The Second Doctor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Advokist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Burakos, Party Leader
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Taurean Mauler
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Void Rend
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-35%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-38%synergy
Creatures
Krang, the All-Powerful
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Omni-Changeling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Humble Defector
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Seasoned Dungeoneer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Street Wraith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
The Destined Thief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Destined Warrior
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Garland, Royal Kidnapper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Iroh, Tea Master
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Norman Osborn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Entity
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Oliphaunt
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Nalia de'Arnise
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mulldrifter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Squad Commander
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Plaguecrafter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
The Council of Four
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Death Kiss
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-40%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Selfless Spirit
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Gavi, Nest Warden
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Karmic Guide
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Harper Recruiter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Changeling Outcast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Comeuppance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Boros Charm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Take the Bait
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Charm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Long River's Pull
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Alliance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Spoils of Adventure
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Palm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Shadow of the Grave
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Countervailing Winds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Excavation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rebuild
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Tolarian Winds
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Concerted Defense
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Helix
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Oblation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
This Is How It Ends
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Overwhelming Remorse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Neutralize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Split Decision
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Curate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-26%synergy
New Way Forward
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fractured Identity
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Living Death
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Stick Together
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Coveted Prize
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Thwart the Grave
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Strategic Planning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Insurrection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Buried Alive
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Role Reversal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Damn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Great Intelligence's Plan
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Unburial Rites
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Harmless Offering
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Capital Punishment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Multiclass Baldric
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Howling Mine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Fluctuator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Door of Destinies
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Noble Heritage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Opulence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Telepathy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cast Out
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Pact
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Journey to Oblivion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rule of Law
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fevered Visions
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Outlaws' Merriment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Birth of the Imperium
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
New Perspectives
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Tenuous Truce
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Drake Haven
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Oath of Lieges
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Remote Isle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Drifting Meadow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-26%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lantern of Revealing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Honored Heirloom
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Legends
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Model of Unity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Island
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Monastery
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Nomad Outpost
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Raugrin Triome
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Savai Triome
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Steam Vents
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Watery Grave
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Xander's Lounge
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Raffine's Tower
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Godless Shrine
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-28%synergy
Isolated Chapel
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-29%synergy
Meticulous Archive
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy