Nalia de'Arnise (Commander) - Budget Party

Arnaud Gompertz
Jun 24, 2026
Five Underappreciated Precons Worth a Second Look
Not all precons are born equal. Arnaud takes a look at some of the most underappreciated decks released since 2011.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Joined Researchers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Quill-Blade Laureate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Burakos, Party Leader
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
92%synergy
Squad Commander
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
89%synergy
Stick Together
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
86%synergy
Thwart the Grave
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
82%synergy
Harper Recruiter
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
82%synergy
Archpriest of Iona
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
80%synergy
Mirror Entity
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
78%synergy
Frontline Medic
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
76%synergy
Mindblade Render
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
75%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
70%synergy
Multiclass Baldric
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
73%synergy
Grim Haruspex
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
67%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Changeling Outcast
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
65%synergy
Solemn Doomguide
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
66%synergy
Selfless Spirit
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Irregular Cohort
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
High Priest of Penance
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Malakir Blood-Priest
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Mardu Strike Leader
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Mage's Attendant
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Jazal Goldmane
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Valiant Changeling
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
59%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Solemn Recruit
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Order of Whiteclay
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Bygone Bishop
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Seasoned Dungeoneer
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Galepowder Mage
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Glorious Protector
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Dire Fleet Ravager
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Shay Cormac
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Calculating Lich
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Magus of the Balance
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Universal Automaton
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Lord Jyscal Guado
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Corpse Augur
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Assault Intercessor
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Grim Hireling
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Viscera Seer
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Bloodtracker
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Tenacious Underdog
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Sigrid, God-Favored
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Yathan Tombguard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Stonework Packbeast
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Despark
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Crib Swap
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Deadly Alliance
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Mortify
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-29%synergy
Practiced Tactics
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Gravepurge
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Murder
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Allied Assault
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Divine Resilience
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Closing Statement
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Coveted Prize
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-0%synergy
Damn
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-23%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Circle of Power
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Scout for Survivors
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Maskwood Nexus
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Oketra's Monument
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Horn of the Mark
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
White Mage's Staff
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Amorphous Axe
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Journey to Oblivion
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Firja's Retribution
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Folk Hero
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Together Forever
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Tolls of War
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Bleeding Effect
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Seam Rip
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Mortuary Mire
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Shambling Vent
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
37%synergy
War Room
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Mutavault
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Great Arashin City
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Foul Roads
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Country Roads
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Grange
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
-0%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Field
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Ash Barrens
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-37%synergy
Base Camp
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Scoured Barrens
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-36%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-33%synergy
Desolate Mire
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Silverquill Campus
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-31%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy