Sefris of the Hidden Ways (Commander)

Levi Perry
Jun 25, 2026
Ten Precon Mechanics that We Should Revisit
Levi lists Ten Commander precon mechanics worth revisiting, and why these overlooked designs deserve a modern comeback.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Mind Stone
1.5%inclusion32 decks2.18K decks
1%synergy
Taskmaster, Mercenary Mimic
0.9%inclusion8 decks887 decks
0%synergy
M.O.D.O.K.
0.7%inclusion8 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
A.I.M. Scientists
0.7%inclusion7 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Hidden Lair
0.6%inclusion6 decks1.07K decks
-0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Radiant Solar
91%inclusion11.1K decks12.2K decks
88%synergy
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
76%inclusion9.31K decks12.2K decks
73%synergy
Midnight Pathlighter
72%inclusion8.86K decks12.2K decks
69%synergy
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
71%inclusion8.69K decks12.2K decks
69%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
70%inclusion8.56K decks12.2K decks
67%synergy
Triumphant Adventurer
63%inclusion7.76K decks12.2K decks
61%synergy
Karmic Guide
61%inclusion7.45K decks12.2K decks
57%synergy
Barrowin of Clan Undurr
59%inclusion7.20K decks12.2K decks
57%synergy
Dungeon Delver
59%inclusion7.18K decks12.2K decks
57%synergy
Sun Titan
63%inclusion7.75K decks12.2K decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion8.08K decks12.2K decks
-2%synergy
Victimize
62%inclusion7.57K decks12.2K decks
53%synergy
Tortured Existence
59%inclusion7.17K decks12.2K decks
52%synergy
Mulldrifter
57%inclusion7.03K decks12.2K decks
53%synergy
Seasoned Dungeoneer
54%inclusion6.57K decks12.2K decks
51%synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
52%inclusion6.36K decks12.2K decks
49%synergy
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
51%inclusion6.27K decks12.2K decks
49%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
51%inclusion6.23K decks12.2K decks
44%synergy
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
50%inclusion6.16K decks12.2K decks
49%synergy
Yuan-Ti Malison
50%inclusion6.09K decks12.2K decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion1.79K decks12.2K decks
-16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion1.70K decks12.2K decks
-6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion1.44K decks12.2K decks
-11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion1.38K decks12.2K decks
-19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion1.32K decks12.2K decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.9%inclusion1.08K decks12.2K decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.6%inclusion935 decks12.2K decks
-9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.6%inclusion927 decks12.2K decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.1%inclusion626 decks12.2K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Ashen Rider
46%inclusion5.69K decks12.2K decks
43%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
45%inclusion5.52K decks12.2K decks
43%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
45%inclusion5.46K decks12.2K decks
43%synergy
Plaguecrafter
44%inclusion5.42K decks12.2K decks
42%synergy
Baleful Strix
44%inclusion5.41K decks12.2K decks
23%synergy
Likeness Looter
44%inclusion5.40K decks12.2K decks
37%synergy
Merfolk Looter
41%inclusion5.05K decks12.2K decks
38%synergy
Shriekmaw
40%inclusion4.90K decks12.2K decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion4.85K decks12.2K decks
27%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
39%inclusion4.74K decks12.2K decks
37%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
37%inclusion4.53K decks12.2K decks
33%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
37%inclusion4.48K decks12.2K decks
34%synergy
Viscera Seer
33%inclusion4.04K decks12.2K decks
31%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
33%inclusion4K decks12.2K decks
29%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
33%inclusion4K decks12.2K decks
27%synergy
Cathar Commando
30%inclusion3.72K decks12.2K decks
29%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
29%inclusion3.54K decks12.2K decks
21%synergy
Twilight Diviner
29%inclusion1.50K decks5.21K decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
28%inclusion3.46K decks12.2K decks
24%synergy
Ledger Shredder
26%inclusion3.21K decks12.2K decks
18%synergy
Phantasmal Image
26%inclusion3.17K decks12.2K decks
24%synergy
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
25%inclusion3.09K decks12.2K decks
24%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
25%inclusion3.02K decks12.2K decks
20%synergy
Accursed Marauder
24%inclusion2.89K decks12.2K decks
21%synergy
Grave Researcher
23%inclusion754 decks3.22K decks
21%synergy
Doom Whisperer
23%inclusion2.76K decks12.2K decks
21%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
22%inclusion2.66K decks12.2K decks
20%synergy
Imoen, Mystic Trickster
22%inclusion2.66K decks12.2K decks
21%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
20%inclusion2.49K decks12.2K decks
15%synergy
Reveillark
20%inclusion2.48K decks12.2K decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion2.46K decks12.2K decks
13%synergy
Eccentric Apprentice
19%inclusion2.39K decks12.2K decks
19%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
17%inclusion2.14K decks12.2K decks
16%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
17%inclusion2.13K decks12.2K decks
8%synergy
Psychic Frog
17%inclusion2.12K decks12.2K decks
10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion2.09K decks12.2K decks
15%synergy
Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade
16%inclusion1.95K decks12.2K decks
15%synergy
Displacer Beast
16%inclusion1.92K decks12.2K decks
15%synergy
Selfless Spirit
16%inclusion1.91K decks12.2K decks
12%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion1.83K decks12.2K decks
12%synergy
Oriq Loremage
15%inclusion1.83K decks12.2K decks
14%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
15%inclusion1.82K decks12.2K decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion1.80K decks12.2K decks
-12%synergy
Champion of Wits
15%inclusion1.78K decks12.2K decks
12%synergy
Passageway Seer
14%inclusion1.74K decks12.2K decks
14%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
13%inclusion1.63K decks12.2K decks
11%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
13%inclusion1.29K decks10.1K decks
7%synergy
Feywild Caretaker
13%inclusion1.54K decks12.2K decks
12%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion1.51K decks12.2K decks
7%synergy
Hostage Taker
12%inclusion1.47K decks12.2K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Entomb
36%inclusion4.42K decks12.2K decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion4.22K decks12.2K decks
-8%synergy
Bar the Gate
33%inclusion3.98K decks12.2K decks
31%synergy
Despark
32%inclusion3.89K decks12.2K decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion3.87K decks12.2K decks
-10%synergy
Void Rend
30%inclusion3.71K decks12.2K decks
-5%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion3.52K decks12.2K decks
10%synergy
Faithful Mending
28%inclusion3.37K decks12.2K decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion2.64K decks12.2K decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion2.41K decks12.2K decks
-8%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
17%inclusion2.04K decks12.2K decks
16%synergy
Utter End
16%inclusion1.95K decks12.2K decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion1.85K decks12.2K decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion1.59K decks12.2K decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion1.49K decks12.2K decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion1.44K decks12.2K decks
8%synergy
Thirst for Identity
10%inclusion505 decks5.21K decks
9%synergy
Revivify
10%inclusion1.18K decks12.2K decks
9%synergy
Negate
9.3%inclusion1.14K decks12.2K decks
-7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.1%inclusion1.12K decks12.2K decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
8.9%inclusion1.09K decks12.2K decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.6%inclusion1.05K decks12.2K decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
8.6%inclusion1.05K decks12.2K decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.5%inclusion1.04K decks12.2K decks
-12%synergy
Grave Endeavor
8.5%inclusion1.04K decks12.2K decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
8.3%inclusion1.01K decks12.2K decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.2%inclusion999 decks12.2K decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion868 decks12.2K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
6.9%inclusion842 decks12.2K decks
-10%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
5.6%inclusion685 decks12.2K decks
5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
5.6%inclusion174 decks3.12K decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.4%inclusion665 decks12.2K decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
45%inclusion5.46K decks12.2K decks
28%synergy
Buried Alive
43%inclusion5.26K decks12.2K decks
39%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion3.47K decks12.2K decks
8%synergy
Unburial Rites
28%inclusion3.45K decks12.2K decks
25%synergy
Fates' Reversal
25%inclusion3.10K decks12.2K decks
24%synergy
Living Death
15%inclusion1.81K decks12.2K decks
10%synergy
From the Catacombs
14%inclusion1.68K decks12.2K decks
13%synergy
Necromantic Selection
13%inclusion1.58K decks12.2K decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion1.32K decks12.2K decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion1.30K decks12.2K decks
2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion1.26K decks12.2K decks
-4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion1.24K decks12.2K decks
9%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion1.22K decks12.2K decks
8%synergy
Windfall
9.4%inclusion1.15K decks12.2K decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
7.6%inclusion935 decks12.2K decks
-1%synergy
Dread Return
7.6%inclusion925 decks12.2K decks
5%synergy
Incarnation Technique
7.1%inclusion874 decks12.2K decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.9%inclusion844 decks12.2K decks
2%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.4%inclusion778 decks12.2K decks
5%synergy
Unearth
5.7%inclusion702 decks12.2K decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion650 decks12.2K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion4.29K decks12.2K decks
12%synergy
Immovable Rod
23%inclusion2.76K decks12.2K decks
22%synergy
Delver's Torch
17%inclusion2.04K decks12.2K decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion2.04K decks12.2K decks
9%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion1.73K decks12.2K decks
13%synergy
Collector's Vault
12%inclusion1.45K decks12.2K decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion1.41K decks12.2K decks
-13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion1.05K decks10.1K decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion1.27K decks12.2K decks
5%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
9.1%inclusion1.11K decks12.2K decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.7%inclusion1.06K decks12.2K decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.5%inclusion793 decks12.2K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
36%inclusion4.42K decks12.2K decks
26%synergy
Thorough Investigation
35%inclusion4.23K decks12.2K decks
33%synergy
Fly
30%inclusion3.68K decks12.2K decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion2.13K decks12.2K decks
-12%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion1.98K decks12.2K decks
12%synergy
Precipitous Drop
12%inclusion1.53K decks12.2K decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
10%inclusion1.24K decks12.2K decks
7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
10%inclusion1.20K decks12.2K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.4%inclusion1.15K decks12.2K decks
-11%synergy
Undercellar Sweep
9.3%inclusion1.15K decks12.2K decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.5%inclusion916 decks12.2K decks
5%synergy
Minimus Containment
5.1%inclusion628 decks12.2K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
22%inclusion2.73K decks12.2K decks
20%synergy
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
7.4%inclusion909 decks12.2K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
44%inclusion5.40K decks12.2K decks
40%synergy
High Market
42%inclusion5.17K decks12.2K decks
40%synergy
Dungeon Descent
27%inclusion3.32K decks12.2K decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion2.59K decks12.2K decks
-6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion2.47K decks12.2K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion2.26K decks12.2K decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion1.77K decks12.2K decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1.59K decks12.2K decks
-21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion1.56K decks12.2K decks
-0%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.4%inclusion1.03K decks12.2K decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.7%inclusion817 decks12.2K decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.9%inclusion718 decks12.2K decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.1%inclusion626 decks12.2K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion10.5K decks12.2K decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion10.3K decks12.2K decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion5.18K decks12.2K decks
9%synergy
Dungeon Map
34%inclusion4.22K decks12.2K decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion4.12K decks12.2K decks
-17%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
33%inclusion4.05K decks12.2K decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
30%inclusion3.66K decks12.2K decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
27%inclusion3.26K decks12.2K decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion3.02K decks12.2K decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion2.88K decks12.2K decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
22%inclusion2.64K decks12.2K decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion2.45K decks12.2K decks
3%synergy
Dungeoneer's Pack
8.2%inclusion1K decks12.2K decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion757 decks12.2K decks
-6%synergy
Component Pouch
5.7%inclusion704 decks12.2K decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
5.0%inclusion615 decks12.2K decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion11.9K decks12.2K decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion11.9K decks12.2K decks
4%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion11.9K decks12.2K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion11.5K decks12.2K decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion7.90K decks12.2K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
59%inclusion7.28K decks12.2K decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
53%inclusion6.44K decks12.2K decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion6.33K decks12.2K decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
50%inclusion6.10K decks12.2K decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
48%inclusion5.92K decks12.2K decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
48%inclusion5.90K decks12.2K decks
-3%synergy
Raffine's Tower
44%inclusion5.37K decks12.2K decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
37%inclusion4.49K decks12.2K decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
35%inclusion4.24K decks12.2K decks
-9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion4.19K decks12.2K decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion4.15K decks12.2K decks
-4%synergy
Choked Estuary
34%inclusion4.12K decks12.2K decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion4.10K decks12.2K decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion4.07K decks12.2K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion3.96K decks12.2K decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion3.96K decks12.2K decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
32%inclusion3.95K decks12.2K decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion3.87K decks12.2K decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
31%inclusion3.78K decks12.2K decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion3.78K decks12.2K decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion3.74K decks12.2K decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion3.70K decks12.2K decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion3.62K decks12.2K decks
16%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
29%inclusion3.61K decks12.2K decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion3.36K decks12.2K decks
15%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion3.11K decks12.2K decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion3.09K decks12.2K decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion3.03K decks12.2K decks
-8%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion2.97K decks12.2K decks
-11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion2.95K decks12.2K decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion2.65K decks12.2K decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion2.58K decks12.2K decks
4%synergy
Nimbus Maze
21%inclusion2.56K decks12.2K decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion2.50K decks12.2K decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion2.46K decks12.2K decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion2.35K decks12.2K decks
-9%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
18%inclusion2.15K decks12.2K decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion2.09K decks12.2K decks
15%synergy
Esper Panorama
14%inclusion1.73K decks12.2K decks
11%synergy
Thriving Moor
11%inclusion1.38K decks12.2K decks
7%synergy
Scrubland
11%inclusion1.31K decks12.2K decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Heath
11%inclusion1.30K decks12.2K decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion1.30K decks12.2K decks
6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
10%inclusion1.28K decks12.2K decks
4%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion1.27K decks12.2K decks
-6%synergy