Sefris of the Hidden Ways (Commander) - Upgraded

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.
Deck Filters
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
30%inclusion147 decks495 decks
27%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
4.5%inclusion20 decks446 decks
3%synergy
Mana Sculpt
3.8%inclusion18 decks475 decks
1%synergy
Erode
3.8%inclusion18 decks475 decks
0%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
3.2%inclusion16 decks495 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Radiant Solar
94%inclusion1.15K decks1.23K decks
91%synergy
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
74%inclusion905 decks1.23K decks
71%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
72%inclusion885 decks1.23K decks
69%synergy
Tortured Existence
73%inclusion890 decks1.23K decks
66%synergy
Karmic Guide
66%inclusion811 decks1.23K decks
63%synergy
Midnight Pathlighter
65%inclusion802 decks1.23K decks
63%synergy
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
61%inclusion749 decks1.23K decks
59%synergy
Sun Titan
66%inclusion810 decks1.23K decks
58%synergy
Triumphant Adventurer
58%inclusion714 decks1.23K decks
56%synergy
Mulldrifter
59%inclusion721 decks1.23K decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion823 decks1.23K decks
-1%synergy
Victimize
62%inclusion756 decks1.23K decks
53%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
58%inclusion712 decks1.23K decks
52%synergy
Seasoned Dungeoneer
57%inclusion694 decks1.23K decks
54%synergy
Reanimate
53%inclusion655 decks1.23K decks
37%synergy
Likeness Looter
53%inclusion651 decks1.23K decks
46%synergy
Dungeon Delver
51%inclusion629 decks1.23K decks
49%synergy
Ashen Rider
49%inclusion598 decks1.23K decks
46%synergy
Barrowin of Clan Undurr
49%inclusion597 decks1.23K decks
47%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
49%inclusion595 decks1.23K decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion177 decks1.23K decks
-16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion169 decks1.23K decks
-6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion144 decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion142 decks1.23K decks
-19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion142 decks1.23K decks
-11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.6%inclusion105 decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.4%inclusion103 decks1.23K decks
-12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.0%inclusion98 decks1.23K decks
-8%synergy
Notion Thief
5.1%inclusion62 decks1.23K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Obsessive Stitcher
48%inclusion593 decks1.23K decks
46%synergy
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
47%inclusion571 decks1.23K decks
45%synergy
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
45%inclusion557 decks1.23K decks
44%synergy
Plaguecrafter
44%inclusion534 decks1.23K decks
42%synergy
Yuan-Ti Malison
41%inclusion504 decks1.23K decks
39%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
40%inclusion495 decks1.23K decks
37%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
40%inclusion493 decks1.23K decks
39%synergy
Baleful Strix
40%inclusion490 decks1.23K decks
19%synergy
Merfolk Looter
40%inclusion486 decks1.23K decks
37%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
39%inclusion479 decks1.23K decks
36%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
39%inclusion475 decks1.23K decks
37%synergy
Shriekmaw
37%inclusion455 decks1.23K decks
35%synergy
Ledger Shredder
37%inclusion453 decks1.23K decks
28%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
37%inclusion450 decks1.23K decks
29%synergy
Viscera Seer
37%inclusion449 decks1.23K decks
35%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
36%inclusion441 decks1.23K decks
32%synergy
Cathar Commando
36%inclusion438 decks1.23K decks
34%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
35%inclusion425 decks1.23K decks
31%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
34%inclusion422 decks1.23K decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion399 decks1.23K decks
19%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
32%inclusion392 decks1.23K decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion389 decks1.23K decks
25%synergy
Twilight Diviner
32%inclusion225 decks714 decks
30%synergy
Doom Whisperer
29%inclusion353 decks1.23K decks
27%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
27%inclusion334 decks1.23K decks
25%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
26%inclusion321 decks1.23K decks
21%synergy
Accursed Marauder
26%inclusion321 decks1.23K decks
24%synergy
Psychic Frog
25%inclusion309 decks1.23K decks
18%synergy
Reveillark
25%inclusion307 decks1.23K decks
24%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
25%inclusion306 decks1.23K decks
23%synergy
Phantasmal Image
25%inclusion306 decks1.23K decks
23%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
24%inclusion298 decks1.23K decks
23%synergy
Selfless Spirit
23%inclusion288 decks1.23K decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
23%inclusion280 decks1.23K decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
20%inclusion249 decks1.23K decks
15%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
18%inclusion222 decks1.23K decks
16%synergy
Oriq Loremage
18%inclusion215 decks1.23K decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion214 decks1.23K decks
14%synergy
Massacre Wurm
17%inclusion206 decks1.23K decks
14%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
16%inclusion202 decks1.23K decks
13%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
16%inclusion195 decks1.23K decks
15%synergy
Thought Courier
15%inclusion189 decks1.23K decks
15%synergy
Vile Entomber
15%inclusion189 decks1.23K decks
15%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
15%inclusion146 decks950 decks
14%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
15%inclusion187 decks1.23K decks
10%synergy
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
15%inclusion181 decks1.23K decks
14%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
14%inclusion173 decks1.23K decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion173 decks1.23K decks
-13%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
14%inclusion172 decks1.23K decks
13%synergy
Sister Hospitaller
14%inclusion167 decks1.23K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Entomb
43%inclusion526 decks1.23K decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion441 decks1.23K decks
-6%synergy
Void Rend
31%inclusion376 decks1.23K decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion373 decks1.23K decks
-12%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion333 decks1.23K decks
9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
27%inclusion332 decks1.23K decks
1%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion309 decks1.23K decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion304 decks1.23K decks
-3%synergy
Faithful Mending
24%inclusion293 decks1.23K decks
20%synergy
Bar the Gate
20%inclusion247 decks1.23K decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion204 decks1.23K decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion204 decks1.23K decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion161 decks1.23K decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion160 decks1.23K decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion143 decks1.23K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion132 decks1.23K decks
2%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion128 decks1.23K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion128 decks1.23K decks
-3%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
10%inclusion126 decks1.23K decks
10%synergy
Thirst for Identity
9.4%inclusion67 decks714 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
9.3%inclusion114 decks1.23K decks
-5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.0%inclusion110 decks1.23K decks
5%synergy
Negate
8.7%inclusion107 decks1.23K decks
-8%synergy
Ephemerate
8.2%inclusion100 decks1.23K decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
8.1%inclusion99 decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.7%inclusion95 decks1.23K decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.3%inclusion90 decks1.23K decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.1%inclusion87 decks1.23K decks
-9%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.9%inclusion84 decks1.23K decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.9%inclusion72 decks1.23K decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.5%inclusion67 decks1.23K decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
5.5%inclusion67 decks1.23K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
48%inclusion592 decks1.23K decks
44%synergy
Damn
32%inclusion391 decks1.23K decks
12%synergy
Unburial Rites
22%inclusion266 decks1.23K decks
19%synergy
Living Death
18%inclusion222 decks1.23K decks
14%synergy
Fates' Reversal
15%inclusion190 decks1.23K decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion167 decks1.23K decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion156 decks1.23K decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion147 decks1.23K decks
-8%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion134 decks1.23K decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion132 decks1.23K decks
-4%synergy
From the Catacombs
10%inclusion127 decks1.23K decks
10%synergy
Incarnation Technique
10%inclusion122 decks1.23K decks
9%synergy
Windfall
9.3%inclusion114 decks1.23K decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.5%inclusion104 decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Necromantic Selection
8.4%inclusion103 decks1.23K decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.9%inclusion97 decks1.23K decks
3%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.8%inclusion96 decks1.23K decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
6.6%inclusion81 decks1.23K decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
6.4%inclusion78 decks1.23K decks
-2%synergy
Unearth
5.7%inclusion70 decks1.23K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion419 decks1.23K decks
11%synergy
Altar of Dementia
19%inclusion232 decks1.23K decks
18%synergy
Monument to Endurance
14%inclusion167 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion163 decks1.23K decks
7%synergy
Immovable Rod
13%inclusion162 decks1.23K decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion151 decks1.23K decks
5%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
11%inclusion137 decks1.23K decks
9%synergy
Collector's Vault
11%inclusion135 decks1.23K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion123 decks1.23K decks
-14%synergy
Panharmonicon
9.1%inclusion111 decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Delver's Torch
9.0%inclusion110 decks1.23K decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.4%inclusion103 decks1.23K decks
5%synergy
Currency Converter
5.2%inclusion64 decks1.23K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
47%inclusion576 decks1.23K decks
37%synergy
Necromancy
22%inclusion274 decks1.23K decks
18%synergy
Thorough Investigation
22%inclusion266 decks1.23K decks
20%synergy
Fly
19%inclusion228 decks1.23K decks
18%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion162 decks1.23K decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion154 decks1.23K decks
-16%synergy
Dance of the Dead
10%inclusion118 decks1.23K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.0%inclusion110 decks1.23K decks
-12%synergy
Teleportation Circle
8.8%inclusion108 decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Precipitous Drop
6.3%inclusion77 decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Undercellar Sweep
5.4%inclusion66 decks1.23K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
30%inclusion367 decks1.23K decks
28%synergy
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
6.2%inclusion76 decks1.23K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
45%inclusion554 decks1.23K decks
43%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
44%inclusion544 decks1.23K decks
40%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion304 decks1.23K decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion296 decks1.23K decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion296 decks1.23K decks
21%synergy
Dungeon Descent
19%inclusion230 decks1.23K decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion179 decks1.23K decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion171 decks1.23K decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion145 decks1.23K decks
-22%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.4%inclusion115 decks1.23K decks
9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.8%inclusion108 decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.6%inclusion81 decks1.23K decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion75 decks1.23K decks
1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.5%inclusion44 decks795 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion1.03K decks1.23K decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion1.01K decks1.23K decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion483 decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
37%inclusion452 decks1.23K decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
32%inclusion387 decks1.23K decks
-13%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
29%inclusion351 decks1.23K decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Progress
28%inclusion348 decks1.23K decks
-16%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion266 decks1.23K decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
21%inclusion263 decks1.23K decks
-10%synergy
Dungeon Map
21%inclusion253 decks1.23K decks
19%synergy
Azorius Signet
18%inclusion225 decks1.23K decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion160 decks1.23K decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion85 decks1.23K decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion1.20K decks1.23K decks
5%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion1.20K decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion1.19K decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion1.19K decks1.23K decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion800 decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
61%inclusion746 decks1.23K decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
61%inclusion742 decks1.23K decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60%inclusion740 decks1.23K decks
9%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
54%inclusion659 decks1.23K decks
-0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
53%inclusion653 decks1.23K decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
49%inclusion597 decks1.23K decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion580 decks1.23K decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion544 decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion533 decks1.23K decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion525 decks1.23K decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion519 decks1.23K decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
42%inclusion511 decks1.23K decks
-0%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion494 decks1.23K decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion491 decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion490 decks1.23K decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion470 decks1.23K decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
37%inclusion456 decks1.23K decks
-1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
34%inclusion418 decks1.23K decks
21%synergy
Underground River
34%inclusion416 decks1.23K decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion410 decks1.23K decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion405 decks1.23K decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion397 decks1.23K decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion389 decks1.23K decks
25%synergy
Meticulous Archive
31%inclusion380 decks1.23K decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
30%inclusion368 decks1.23K decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion360 decks1.23K decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
29%inclusion356 decks1.23K decks
13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion337 decks1.23K decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
27%inclusion334 decks1.23K decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
27%inclusion331 decks1.23K decks
12%synergy
Port Town
25%inclusion311 decks1.23K decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion304 decks1.23K decks
12%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
24%inclusion300 decks1.23K decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion274 decks1.23K decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion264 decks1.23K decks
-3%synergy
Nimbus Maze
20%inclusion248 decks1.23K decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion214 decks1.23K decks
14%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
17%inclusion205 decks1.23K decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion167 decks1.23K decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion166 decks1.23K decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion165 decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion160 decks1.23K decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
12%inclusion147 decks1.23K decks
-2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion146 decks1.23K decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion146 decks1.23K decks
9%synergy