River Song (Commander) - Optimized

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Arnaud Gompertz
Jun 24, 2026
Arnaud Gompertz
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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Avengers Disassembled
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Fin Fang Foom
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Cybernetic Specialist
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Dominion Saboteur
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
A.I.M. Synthoids
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Field of Ruin
89%inclusion175 decks197 decks
87%synergy
Timestream Navigator
82%inclusion161 decks197 decks
80%synergy
Tomb Trawler
69%inclusion136 decks197 decks
68%synergy
Ghost Quarter
70%inclusion137 decks197 decks
68%synergy
Cleansing Wildfire
65%inclusion129 decks197 decks
64%synergy
From the Ashes
63%inclusion124 decks197 decks
62%synergy
Krenko's Buzzcrusher
60%inclusion118 decks197 decks
59%synergy
Volatile Fault
59%inclusion116 decks197 decks
58%synergy
Geomancer's Gambit
57%inclusion112 decks197 decks
56%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
56%inclusion111 decks197 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Preordain
60%inclusion119 decks197 decks
28%synergy
Curiosity
57%inclusion112 decks197 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion106 decks197 decks
29%synergy
Magmatic Hellkite
54%inclusion97 decks181 decks
53%synergy
Brainstorm
52%inclusion102 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion101 decks197 decks
-0%synergy
Expressive Iteration
51%inclusion100 decks197 decks
27%synergy
Ingenious Mastery
50%inclusion98 decks197 decks
49%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion98 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Opt
49%inclusion96 decks197 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion94 decks197 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion87 decks197 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion83 decks197 decks
21%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion79 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
34%inclusion66 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
28%inclusion56 decks197 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion46 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion41 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion35 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion35 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
49%inclusion96 decks197 decks
44%synergy
Barkform Harvester
48%inclusion95 decks197 decks
48%synergy
Transplant Theorist
47%inclusion92 decks197 decks
46%synergy
Junktroller
47%inclusion92 decks197 decks
46%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
43%inclusion84 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Noble Benefactor
39%inclusion76 decks197 decks
38%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
33%inclusion65 decks197 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
32%inclusion63 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
29%inclusion57 decks197 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Companion
28%inclusion40 decks143 decks
28%synergy
Hired Giant
27%inclusion54 decks197 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
26%inclusion51 decks197 decks
20%synergy
Eager Construct
25%inclusion50 decks197 decks
25%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
25%inclusion50 decks197 decks
-14%synergy
Myr Custodian
22%inclusion44 decks197 decks
22%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Sandworm
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
22%inclusion43 decks197 decks
21%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
21%inclusion35 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
21%inclusion42 decks197 decks
-3%synergy
Reito Sentinel
21%inclusion41 decks197 decks
21%synergy
Radiant Performer
20%inclusion39 decks197 decks
19%synergy
Tandem Lookout
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Boldwyr Heavyweights
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Hoverstone Pilgrim
18%inclusion36 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Flux Channeler
18%inclusion35 decks197 decks
16%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion35 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Dutiful Knowledge Seeker
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion30 decks197 decks
-7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
14%inclusion27 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
14%inclusion27 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Epitaph Golem
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
-5%synergy
Canal Dredger
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
8%synergy
The Locust God
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Spell Crumple
48%inclusion94 decks197 decks
47%synergy
Experimental Augury
43%inclusion85 decks197 decks
41%synergy
Impulse
43%inclusion84 decks197 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion71 decks197 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion67 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
31%inclusion62 decks197 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion60 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Anticipate
29%inclusion58 decks197 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion53 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion51 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion48 decks197 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion46 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Dig Through Time
23%inclusion46 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
23%inclusion45 decks197 decks
-19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion42 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
21%inclusion41 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion41 decks197 decks
-8%synergy
Invert Polarity
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Telling Time
18%inclusion36 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Moment of Truth
18%inclusion36 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Deliberate
18%inclusion35 decks197 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion34 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
-15%synergy
Brainsurge
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion29 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion26 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion26 decks197 decks
-7%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Brain Freeze
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
-12%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
-13%synergy
Unleash Fury
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Thieves' Fortune
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Cyber Conversion
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Peer Through Depths
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Intuition
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Sundering Eruption
53%inclusion105 decks197 decks
48%synergy
Price of Freedom
45%inclusion53 decks117 decks
44%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion84 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
34%inclusion66 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
28%inclusion55 decks197 decks
25%synergy
Serum Visions
24%inclusion47 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Sleight of Hand
22%inclusion44 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
22%inclusion44 decks197 decks
20%synergy
Flow State
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
-5%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion35 decks197 decks
-19%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Dream Cache
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion26 decks197 decks
-18%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
13%inclusion26 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
-12%synergy
Step Through
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Mastery
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
-12%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Twinflame
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Memories Returning
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Speculation
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Devastation Tide
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Walk the Aeons
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Notorious Throng
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Contentious Plan
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion77 decks197 decks
10%synergy
River Song's Diary
35%inclusion69 decks197 decks
34%synergy
Reito Lantern
31%inclusion61 decks197 decks
31%synergy
Tel-Jilad Stylus
26%inclusion52 decks197 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
21%inclusion42 decks197 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
3%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Hithlain Rope
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
11%synergy
TARDIS
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Soldevi Digger
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
0%synergy
The Ozolith
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Pendant
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowspear
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Proteus Staff
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Charbelcher
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Howling Mine
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion61 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
29%inclusion57 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
27%inclusion53 decks197 decks
24%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
27%inclusion53 decks197 decks
26%synergy
Wizard Class
23%inclusion45 decks197 decks
16%synergy
Ophidian Eye
18%inclusion35 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Powerbalance
17%inclusion34 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion26 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Future Sight
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Counterbalance
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Hive Mind
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Surgery
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
5%synergy
One with the Multiverse
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Blood Moon
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion78 decks197 decks
-9%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
35%inclusion69 decks197 decks
34%synergy
Rivendell
29%inclusion57 decks197 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion48 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion44 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion35 decks197 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion30 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Restless Spire
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Tolaria West
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion177 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion164 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion121 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion101 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion66 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion55 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
28%inclusion55 decks197 decks
26%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion35 decks197 decks
-5%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
15%inclusion30 decks197 decks
15%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion27 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion194 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion194 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion169 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
66%inclusion130 decks197 decks
63%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion111 decks197 decks
-11%synergy
Steam Vents
53%inclusion105 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
53%inclusion105 decks197 decks
48%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion103 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion98 decks197 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45%inclusion89 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion82 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion81 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
38%inclusion74 decks197 decks
-8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
35%inclusion69 decks197 decks
-9%synergy
Fiery Islet
32%inclusion64 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion57 decks197 decks
-5%synergy
Thundering Falls
28%inclusion55 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion48 decks197 decks
-10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
23%inclusion46 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion46 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion42 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
-8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion30 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion27 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion27 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Turbulent Springs
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
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