Sefris of the Hidden Ways (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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
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Radiant Solar
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
97%synergy
Tortured Existence
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
79%synergy
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Karmic Guide
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Entomb
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Buried Alive
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Reanimate
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Viscera Seer
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
65%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Animate Dead
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Reveillark
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Seasoned Dungeoneer
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Likeness Looter
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Ledger Shredder
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Sun Titan
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Mulldrifter
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Psychic Frog
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Triumphant Adventurer
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Midnight Pathlighter
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Warren Soultrader
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Merfolk Looter
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Cathar Commando
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Twilight Diviner
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Plaguecrafter
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Doom Whisperer
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Grave Researcher
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Spark Double
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Street Wraith
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Ashen Rider
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Accursed Marauder
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Solitude
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Strix
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Phantasmal Image
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Cavalier of Night
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Angel of Glory's Rise
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Eagles of the North
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Void Rend
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Faithful Mending
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Village Rites
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Despark
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Saw in Half
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mana Sculpt
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Erode
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Refute
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Ephemerate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Snap
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Circular Logic
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lethal Scheme
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Living Death
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Unmarked Grave
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Incarnation Technique
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Lively Dirge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Unburial Rites
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Persist
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Bone Shards
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Abstract Performance
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
From the Catacombs
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Eaten Alive
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Extract from Darkness
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Collector's Vault
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Dungeon Delver
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Dance of the Dead
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Rooftop Storm
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Hard Cover
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Thorough Investigation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
35%synergy
High Market
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Dungeon Descent
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Island
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Godless Shrine
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Marsh Flats
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Raffine's Tower
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Undercity Sewers
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Meticulous Archive
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Nimbus Maze
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy