Phabine, Boss's Confidant (Commander) - Core

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Claim the Kingdom
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Grand Crescendo
70%inclusion146 decks210 decks
64%synergy
Aura Mutation
66%inclusion138 decks210 decks
59%synergy
Intangible Virtue
64%inclusion134 decks210 decks
58%synergy
March of the Multitudes
63%inclusion133 decks210 decks
57%synergy
Artifact Mutation
64%inclusion135 decks210 decks
57%synergy
Prosperous Partnership
55%inclusion116 decks210 decks
53%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
56%inclusion118 decks210 decks
52%synergy
Bess, Soul Nourisher
52%inclusion110 decks210 decks
52%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
60%inclusion127 decks210 decks
52%synergy
Cabaretti Charm
54%inclusion114 decks210 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
69%inclusion145 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
65%inclusion136 decks210 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion129 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
59%inclusion123 decks210 decks
49%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
59%inclusion123 decks210 decks
50%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
58%inclusion122 decks210 decks
48%synergy
Boros Charm
53%inclusion112 decks210 decks
29%synergy
Boss's Chauffeur
51%inclusion108 decks210 decks
50%synergy
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
51%inclusion108 decks210 decks
39%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
51%inclusion107 decks210 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
-11%synergy
Farewell
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Aura Shards
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Scute Swarm
48%inclusion100 decks210 decks
37%synergy
Selvala, Explorer Returned
46%inclusion96 decks210 decks
44%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
44%inclusion92 decks210 decks
43%synergy
Rose Room Treasurer
41%inclusion87 decks210 decks
40%synergy
Thunderfoot Baloth
41%inclusion87 decks210 decks
40%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
41%inclusion86 decks210 decks
37%synergy
Kitt Kanto, Mayhem Diva
39%inclusion82 decks210 decks
37%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
38%inclusion79 decks210 decks
30%synergy
Jinnie Fay, Jetmir's Second
35%inclusion74 decks210 decks
28%synergy
Queen Allenal of Ruadach
33%inclusion69 decks210 decks
29%synergy
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
31%inclusion65 decks210 decks
29%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
30%inclusion62 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
29%inclusion60 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Gala Greeters
29%inclusion60 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Wood Elves
27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
27%inclusion56 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Cadira, Caller of the Small
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
25%inclusion52 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Gahiji, Honored One
25%inclusion52 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Leafkin Druid
25%inclusion52 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Baylen, the Haymaker
25%inclusion51 decks207 decks
19%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
17%synergy
King Darien XLVIII
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
21%inclusion45 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Life of the Party
20%inclusion42 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion35 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
15%inclusion32 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Vitality
15%inclusion27 decks184 decks
9%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
-0%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Darling of the Masses
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Sizzling Soloist
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Wildfire Awakener
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Devilish Valet
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Rhys the Redeemed
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Innocence
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion97 decks210 decks
-11%synergy
Crash the Party
26%inclusion54 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
20%inclusion42 decks210 decks
-19%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion35 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Second Harvest
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Secure the Wastes
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Harmony
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Kabira Takedown
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Naya Charm
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Growth
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
2%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Will of the Mardu
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Arachnogenesis
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.8%inclusion12 decks207 decks
-2%synergy
Warm Welcome
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Lorehold Charm
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Martial Coup
48%inclusion100 decks210 decks
45%synergy
Indulge // Excess
46%inclusion97 decks210 decks
45%synergy
Camaraderie
40%inclusion85 decks210 decks
38%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion70 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion70 decks210 decks
-14%synergy
Cabaretti Confluence
33%inclusion70 decks210 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Mighty
32%inclusion67 decks210 decks
30%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion64 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Harmonize
27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
27%inclusion56 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion53 decks210 decks
-13%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Vivien's Stampede
20%inclusion42 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Sylvan Offering
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
-13%synergy
Harvest Season
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
11%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Pest Infestation
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Finale of Glory
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
-16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Titanic Ultimatum
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Awaken the Woods
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Audience with Trostani
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Incandescent Aria
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Germination Practicum
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Take to the Streets
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Scepter of Celebration
39%inclusion81 decks210 decks
37%synergy
Skullclamp
26%inclusion54 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Halo Fountain
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
-15%synergy
Citizen's Crowbar
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
-18%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
6%synergy
False Floor
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
48%inclusion100 decks210 decks
31%synergy
Rabble Rousing
42%inclusion88 decks210 decks
39%synergy
Assemble the Legion
38%inclusion79 decks210 decks
35%synergy
Impact Tremors
36%inclusion75 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Awakening Zone
35%inclusion74 decks210 decks
34%synergy
Warleader's Call
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Parallel Lives
21%inclusion45 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Annie Joins Up
19%inclusion40 decks210 decks
-0%synergy
Kinbinding
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Killer Service
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Cabaretti Ascendancy
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Outpost Siege
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Doubling Season
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Anointed Procession
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Mirari's Wake
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Stimulus Package
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Leader
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Parade
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Primal Vigor
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Growing Ranks
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Elven Chorus
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Court of Grace
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Court of Embereth
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Outlaws' Merriment
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Huatli, Radiant Champion
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Windbrisk Heights
44%inclusion92 decks210 decks
40%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
41%inclusion87 decks210 decks
39%synergy
Castle Embereth
35%inclusion73 decks210 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Gavony Township
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
-11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
7.3%inclusion15 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion164 decks210 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion160 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion75 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion62 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Selesnya Signet
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Signet
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion209 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion209 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion208 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion194 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Jungle Shrine
69%inclusion144 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Canopy Vista
67%inclusion140 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion139 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Cinder Glade
65%inclusion136 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
52%inclusion110 decks210 decks
44%synergy
Fortified Village
48%inclusion101 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
43%inclusion90 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion88 decks210 decks
31%synergy
Game Trail
41%inclusion86 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
40%inclusion84 decks210 decks
-0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion82 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion82 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Mossfire Valley
36%inclusion76 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion73 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Naya Panorama
32%inclusion68 decks210 decks
28%synergy
Stomping Ground
27%inclusion56 decks210 decks
-17%synergy
Ash Barrens
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
25%inclusion52 decks210 decks
-19%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Temple Garden
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
-20%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
-17%synergy
Spire Garden
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
21%inclusion45 decks210 decks
-19%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Spectator Seating
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Grove
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Rockfall Vale
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Rootbound Crag
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
-21%synergy
Thriving Heath
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
18%inclusion38 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
-16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion32 decks210 decks
-15%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Plenty
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Abandon
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
-14%synergy
Brushland
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Verge
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
-6%synergy