Taeko, the Patient Avalanche (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
Rank #1,540
7decks
Background image for Examining Magic: The Gathering: Foundations, One Year Later
Josh Nelson
Nov 14, 2025
Examining Magic: The Gathering: Foundations, One Year Later
Today, we're examining Magic: The Gathering: Foundations, the Magic core set to outdo all other core set expansions that have come before it.
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Silent-Blade Oni
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Ninja of the Deep Hours
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Ingenious Infiltrator
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
90%synergy
Thousand-Faced Shadow
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Prosperous Thief
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Silver-Fur Master
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Satoru Umezawa
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Moon-Circuit Hacker
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Bident of Thassa
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Mistblade Shinobi
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Gossip's Talent
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Changeling Outcast
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Nezumi Prowler
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Moonsnare Specialist
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Creatures
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Dokuchi Silencer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Throatseeker
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Moonblade Shinobi
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Gingerbrute
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Ornithopter
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Tormented Soul
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Slither Blade
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Throat Slitter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Faerie Seer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Ambling Stormshell
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Invisible Stalker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Angler Turtle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mukotai Ambusher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Covert Technician
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Ninja of the New Moon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Walker of Secret Ways
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Okiba-Gang Shinobi
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Phantom Ninja
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Veteran Ice Climber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Higure, the Still Wind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Gorex, the Tombshell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Saiba Cryptomancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vela the Night-Clad
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dokuchi Shadow-Walker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Metallic Mimic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Watcher for Tomorrow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Shrieking Drake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Impostor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fear of Isolation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Augury Owl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thalakos Seer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Skullsnatcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ophiomancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Biting-Palm Ninja
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Negate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Aetherize
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Opt
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Snap
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Magic Damper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Run Away Together
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Unsummon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Planar Incision
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Shore Up
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Blur
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Unauthorized Exit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cut Down
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Essence Flux
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Countersquall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Displace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Diminish
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bounce Off
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Doom Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Evacuation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Undermine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Call to Heel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Enter the Enigma
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Splash Portal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Kaito's Pursuit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Consuming Tide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Slip Through Space
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cone of Cold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Deep Analysis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ghostform
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Flood of Tears
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Devastation Tide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Slumber Party
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Crippling Fear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ringsight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Train of Thought
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Decree of Pain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ninja's Blades
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Rover Blades
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Ronin Warclub
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Hellride
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vorpal Sword
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Heirloom Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Winged Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Riddles
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ballista Charger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Smoke Bomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Shard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sai of the Shinobi
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ninja's Kunai
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Smoke Shroud
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Aqueous Form
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Coastal Piracy
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Cunning Evasion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Cover of Darkness
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Kindred Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dire Undercurrents
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Rooftop Bypass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Starlight Snare
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kamigawa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito Shizuki
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Access Tunnel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Patchwork Banner
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Isle
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dismal Backwater
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Choked Estuary
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Fetid Pools
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Promising Vein
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Murky Sewer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Soured Springs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Shimmering Grotto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy