Sefris of the Hidden Ways (Commander) - Reanimator

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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Grave Researcher
28%inclusion133 decks481 decks
25%synergy
Mana Sculpt
4.7%inclusion22 decks470 decks
2%synergy
Erode
4.3%inclusion20 decks470 decks
1%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
2.9%inclusion14 decks481 decks
2%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
2.1%inclusion10 decks481 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Radiant Solar
94%inclusion1.33K decks1.41K decks
91%synergy
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
78%inclusion1.10K decks1.41K decks
75%synergy
Midnight Pathlighter
71%inclusion1K decks1.41K decks
68%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
71%inclusion1K decks1.41K decks
68%synergy
Karmic Guide
70%inclusion989 decks1.41K decks
66%synergy
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
67%inclusion945 decks1.41K decks
65%synergy
Tortured Existence
68%inclusion964 decks1.41K decks
61%synergy
Triumphant Adventurer
63%inclusion886 decks1.41K decks
60%synergy
Sun Titan
68%inclusion962 decks1.41K decks
60%synergy
Victimize
67%inclusion949 decks1.41K decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion919 decks1.41K decks
-3%synergy
Mulldrifter
62%inclusion872 decks1.41K decks
58%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
59%inclusion832 decks1.41K decks
52%synergy
Dungeon Delver
57%inclusion807 decks1.41K decks
55%synergy
Barrowin of Clan Undurr
56%inclusion795 decks1.41K decks
54%synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
55%inclusion779 decks1.41K decks
52%synergy
Ashen Rider
54%inclusion765 decks1.41K decks
51%synergy
Seasoned Dungeoneer
54%inclusion761 decks1.41K decks
51%synergy
Likeness Looter
53%inclusion747 decks1.41K decks
46%synergy
Reanimate
51%inclusion726 decks1.41K decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion194 decks1.41K decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion189 decks1.41K decks
-17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion156 decks1.41K decks
-12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion141 decks1.41K decks
-20%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion140 decks1.41K decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.3%inclusion131 decks1.41K decks
-11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.4%inclusion119 decks1.41K decks
-8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.2%inclusion88 decks1.41K decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.2%inclusion88 decks1.41K decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
50%inclusion705 decks1.41K decks
48%synergy
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
49%inclusion697 decks1.41K decks
47%synergy
Yuan-Ti Malison
47%inclusion658 decks1.41K decks
45%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
46%inclusion653 decks1.41K decks
42%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
46%inclusion651 decks1.41K decks
43%synergy
Plaguecrafter
46%inclusion646 decks1.41K decks
44%synergy
Baleful Strix
44%inclusion622 decks1.41K decks
23%synergy
Merfolk Looter
43%inclusion610 decks1.41K decks
40%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
43%inclusion609 decks1.41K decks
41%synergy
Shriekmaw
43%inclusion607 decks1.41K decks
41%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
42%inclusion599 decks1.41K decks
41%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
41%inclusion578 decks1.41K decks
39%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
40%inclusion567 decks1.41K decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion563 decks1.41K decks
27%synergy
Viscera Seer
37%inclusion523 decks1.41K decks
35%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
37%inclusion520 decks1.41K decks
33%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
35%inclusion500 decks1.41K decks
30%synergy
Twilight Diviner
35%inclusion235 decks671 decks
34%synergy
Cathar Commando
33%inclusion467 decks1.41K decks
31%synergy
Ledger Shredder
32%inclusion453 decks1.41K decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
32%inclusion447 decks1.41K decks
24%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
30%inclusion423 decks1.41K decks
26%synergy
Accursed Marauder
27%inclusion386 decks1.41K decks
25%synergy
Phantasmal Image
27%inclusion382 decks1.41K decks
25%synergy
Doom Whisperer
27%inclusion378 decks1.41K decks
25%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
25%inclusion358 decks1.41K decks
20%synergy
Reveillark
25%inclusion352 decks1.41K decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion335 decks1.41K decks
17%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
22%inclusion314 decks1.41K decks
21%synergy
Psychic Frog
21%inclusion293 decks1.41K decks
13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion286 decks1.41K decks
18%synergy
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
19%inclusion273 decks1.41K decks
18%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
19%inclusion264 decks1.41K decks
9%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
18%inclusion257 decks1.41K decks
17%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
17%inclusion242 decks1.41K decks
15%synergy
Oriq Loremage
17%inclusion241 decks1.41K decks
16%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
17%inclusion236 decks1.41K decks
14%synergy
Selfless Spirit
16%inclusion232 decks1.41K decks
13%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
16%inclusion141 decks868 decks
15%synergy
Sister Hospitaller
15%inclusion213 decks1.41K decks
13%synergy
Master of Death
15%inclusion210 decks1.41K decks
14%synergy
Imoen, Mystic Trickster
15%inclusion206 decks1.41K decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion206 decks1.41K decks
9%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
14%inclusion205 decks1.41K decks
14%synergy
Champion of Wits
14%inclusion204 decks1.41K decks
12%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
14%inclusion150 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Vile Entomber
14%inclusion197 decks1.41K decks
13%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
14%inclusion196 decks1.41K decks
9%synergy
Eccentric Apprentice
14%inclusion194 decks1.41K decks
13%synergy
Massacre Wurm
14%inclusion194 decks1.41K decks
11%synergy
Instants
Entomb
40%inclusion568 decks1.41K decks
33%synergy
Faithful Mending
32%inclusion448 decks1.41K decks
28%synergy
Void Rend
32%inclusion446 decks1.41K decks
-3%synergy
Despark
31%inclusion432 decks1.41K decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion400 decks1.41K decks
-14%synergy
Frantic Search
28%inclusion399 decks1.41K decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion389 decks1.41K decks
-14%synergy
Bar the Gate
24%inclusion341 decks1.41K decks
23%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
23%inclusion327 decks1.41K decks
-3%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
16%inclusion230 decks1.41K decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion229 decks1.41K decks
-12%synergy
Utter End
15%inclusion213 decks1.41K decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion184 decks1.41K decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion161 decks1.41K decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion152 decks1.41K decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion143 decks1.41K decks
1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion137 decks1.41K decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Identity
10%inclusion65 decks671 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion136 decks1.41K decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion135 decks1.41K decks
5%synergy
Grave Endeavor
9.1%inclusion129 decks1.41K decks
9%synergy
Negate
9.0%inclusion127 decks1.41K decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.8%inclusion125 decks1.41K decks
-4%synergy
Ephemerate
8.2%inclusion116 decks1.41K decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
8.2%inclusion116 decks1.41K decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
7.9%inclusion111 decks1.41K decks
-6%synergy
Revivify
7.6%inclusion108 decks1.41K decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.7%inclusion95 decks1.41K decks
-13%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.6%inclusion94 decks1.41K decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.9%inclusion84 decks1.41K decks
4%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
5.9%inclusion83 decks1.41K decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.6%inclusion79 decks1.41K decks
-10%synergy
Mana Drain
5.6%inclusion79 decks1.41K decks
-12%synergy
Obscura Charm
5.3%inclusion75 decks1.41K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
49%inclusion688 decks1.41K decks
44%synergy
Unburial Rites
33%inclusion470 decks1.41K decks
30%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion432 decks1.41K decks
10%synergy
Fates' Reversal
17%inclusion243 decks1.41K decks
16%synergy
Living Death
17%inclusion241 decks1.41K decks
12%synergy
Persist
15%inclusion210 decks1.41K decks
13%synergy
Necromantic Selection
13%inclusion190 decks1.41K decks
13%synergy
From the Catacombs
13%inclusion190 decks1.41K decks
13%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion186 decks1.41K decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion160 decks1.41K decks
2%synergy
Incarnation Technique
11%inclusion151 decks1.41K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion149 decks1.41K decks
-9%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion143 decks1.41K decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.2%inclusion130 decks1.41K decks
-5%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.8%inclusion125 decks1.41K decks
8%synergy
Windfall
7.8%inclusion110 decks1.41K decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
7.6%inclusion107 decks1.41K decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.2%inclusion102 decks1.41K decks
2%synergy
Unearth
6.3%inclusion89 decks1.41K decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.2%inclusion87 decks1.41K decks
4%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
6.0%inclusion83 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.5%inclusion78 decks1.41K decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.1%inclusion72 decks1.41K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion487 decks1.41K decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion228 decks1.41K decks
9%synergy
Immovable Rod
16%inclusion227 decks1.41K decks
15%synergy
Altar of Dementia
16%inclusion221 decks1.41K decks
14%synergy
Collector's Vault
14%inclusion196 decks1.41K decks
12%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion114 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion140 decks1.41K decks
4%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
10%inclusion138 decks1.41K decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion137 decks1.41K decks
-14%synergy
Delver's Torch
8.5%inclusion120 decks1.41K decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.1%inclusion100 decks1.41K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.9%inclusion84 decks1.41K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
44%inclusion620 decks1.41K decks
34%synergy
Thorough Investigation
29%inclusion412 decks1.41K decks
28%synergy
Fly
22%inclusion310 decks1.41K decks
21%synergy
Necromancy
21%inclusion298 decks1.41K decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion185 decks1.41K decks
-16%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion152 decks1.41K decks
8%synergy
Teleportation Circle
8.5%inclusion120 decks1.41K decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.1%inclusion115 decks1.41K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.6%inclusion108 decks1.41K decks
-13%synergy
Precipitous Drop
5.6%inclusion79 decks1.41K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
28%inclusion395 decks1.41K decks
26%synergy
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
8.4%inclusion119 decks1.41K decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
50%inclusion713 decks1.41K decks
46%synergy
High Market
48%inclusion683 decks1.41K decks
46%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion353 decks1.41K decks
19%synergy
Dungeon Descent
24%inclusion334 decks1.41K decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion328 decks1.41K decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion286 decks1.41K decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion214 decks1.41K decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion182 decks1.41K decks
-0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion149 decks1.41K decks
-23%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion142 decks1.41K decks
9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.9%inclusion111 decks1.41K decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.6%inclusion94 decks1.41K decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion81 decks1.41K decks
1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.6%inclusion42 decks756 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.22K decks1.41K decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion1.15K decks1.41K decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion588 decks1.41K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
32%inclusion455 decks1.41K decks
-18%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
30%inclusion425 decks1.41K decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
29%inclusion409 decks1.41K decks
-16%synergy
Dungeon Map
28%inclusion389 decks1.41K decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Progress
26%inclusion372 decks1.41K decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
26%inclusion366 decks1.41K decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion326 decks1.41K decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion289 decks1.41K decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion247 decks1.41K decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion80 decks1.41K decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion1.38K decks1.41K decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion1.38K decks1.41K decks
4%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion1.38K decks1.41K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion1.38K decks1.41K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion954 decks1.41K decks
9%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
59%inclusion833 decks1.41K decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
54%inclusion767 decks1.41K decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
54%inclusion759 decks1.41K decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
52%inclusion741 decks1.41K decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion734 decks1.41K decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
51%inclusion727 decks1.41K decks
0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
47%inclusion671 decks1.41K decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
40%inclusion567 decks1.41K decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion536 decks1.41K decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
36%inclusion504 decks1.41K decks
-8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion499 decks1.41K decks
1%synergy
Choked Estuary
35%inclusion492 decks1.41K decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion484 decks1.41K decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
34%inclusion481 decks1.41K decks
0%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion478 decks1.41K decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion476 decks1.41K decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion469 decks1.41K decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion462 decks1.41K decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion459 decks1.41K decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion457 decks1.41K decks
18%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
32%inclusion456 decks1.41K decks
19%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion452 decks1.41K decks
15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion451 decks1.41K decks
17%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
31%inclusion443 decks1.41K decks
17%synergy
Meticulous Archive
31%inclusion443 decks1.41K decks
17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion426 decks1.41K decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion421 decks1.41K decks
5%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion408 decks1.41K decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion405 decks1.41K decks
-4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion398 decks1.41K decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion349 decks1.41K decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion349 decks1.41K decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion335 decks1.41K decks
17%synergy
Nimbus Maze
23%inclusion330 decks1.41K decks
21%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
23%inclusion326 decks1.41K decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion289 decks1.41K decks
-8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion286 decks1.41K decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion236 decks1.41K decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion189 decks1.41K decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion189 decks1.41K decks
10%synergy
Esper Panorama
13%inclusion179 decks1.41K decks
10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion175 decks1.41K decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion156 decks1.41K decks
-4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion153 decks1.41K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
11%inclusion152 decks1.41K decks
-7%synergy