Otrimi, the Ever-Playful (Commander) - Optimized

Ezra Sassaman
Jun 4, 2026
Finding the Five Worst Precon Commanders of All Time
Have a precon commander gathering dust? Here are the five worst precons ever printed, with a better commander recommendation for each.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Gemrazer
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
84%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
82%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
80%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
77%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
77%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Dirge Bat
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
74%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
71%synergy
Chittering Harvester
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Dreamtail Heron
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
70%synergy
Deadly Rollick
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
66%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
66%synergy
Heroic Intervention
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Parcelbeast
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Trumpeting Gnarr
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Birds of Paradise
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Worldly Tutor
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Mindleecher
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
58%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
56%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
56%synergy
Archipelagore
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
51%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Venomthrope
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Beast Whisperer
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Slippery Bogle
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Silhana Ledgewalker
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Essence Symbiote
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Predator Ooze
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Cephalid Constable
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Trygon Predator
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Mysterious Egg
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Kotis, the Fangkeeper
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Bloom Tender
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Troll Ascetic
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Baleful Strix
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Elusive Tormentor
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Needle Specter
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Wilson, Refined Grizzly
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Fauna Shaman
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Vashta Nerada
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Giggling Skitterspike
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Blight Mamba
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Plague Stinger
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Silent Arbiter
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Scute Swarm
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Delighted Halfling
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Glistener Elf
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Tyrranax Rex
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Barbed Servitor
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Ichor Rats
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Questing Beast
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Blighted Agent
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Animal Attendant
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Collector Ouphe
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Thrun, the Last Troll
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Plague Myr
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Gladecover Scout
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Putrefy
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Berserk
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Hatred
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Strike
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Double Major
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Veil of Summer
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Vraska's Fall
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Negate
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-0%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Decisive Denial
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Harrow
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Invigorate
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Grisly Salvage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-19%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Migration Path
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Gaze of Granite
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Tempest
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Villainous Wealth
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Buried Alive
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Dredge the Mire
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Culling Ritual
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Winding Way
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Last March of the Ents
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Neoform
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Natural Order
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Expropriate
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Animist's Awakening
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Day of Black Sun
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
33%synergy
The Great Henge
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Bow of Nylea
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Shard
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Birthing Pod
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Null Rod
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Umbral Mantle
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Portcullis
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Season of Growth
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Sylvan Library
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Asceticism
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Primal Empathy
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Hadana's Climb
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Burgeoning
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Guardian Project
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Necromancy
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo, Collector of Tales
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Endless Sands
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Hidden Nursery
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Zagoth Crystal
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Island
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
-0%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Breeding Pool
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Zagoth Triome
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Misty Rainforest
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Opulent Palace
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Tropical Island
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Bayou
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Hedge Maze
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Deathcap Glade
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Underground Mortuary
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of Mystery
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-13%synergy