Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls (Commander) - Expensive Forced Combat

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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Steal the Show
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
92%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
88%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
88%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Roiling Vortex
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
77%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Blood Seeker
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Withering Torment
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Rakdos Charm
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Rollick
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Deflecting Swat
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Tomb
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Rug of Smothering
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Fate Unraveler
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Magebane Lizard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Mayhem Devil
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
The Lord of Pain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Soot Imp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Harsh Mentor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Rowan, Scion of War
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Brash Taunter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Doom Whisperer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Massacre Girl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Balor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Valakut Awakening
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bedevil
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Pyroblast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Redirect Lightning
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Not Dead After All
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Soul Shatter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Undying Malice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Darkness
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Swift Demise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Armor of Shadows
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Strike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blood Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
V.A.T.S.
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Professor's Warning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Grab the Prize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Molten Collapse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Barbed Wire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Copper Tablet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Crawlspace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Whip of Erebos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mindcrank
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Font of Mythos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Iron Maiden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Dreams
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Manabarbs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Descent into Avernus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Smoke
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Spiteful Visions
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Wound Reflection
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
No Mercy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Painful Quandary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Fated Firepower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Bonds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Citadel of Pain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Scion of Halaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maddening Hex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Megrim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spellshock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Pestilence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Leyline of the Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Repercussion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Witch's Clinic
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Shivan Gorge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
The Black Gate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Echoing Deeps
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Restless Vents
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Séance Board
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Graven Cairns
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Haunted Ridge
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Mount Doom
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Raucous Theater
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Peak
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Canyon Slough
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Badlands
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy