Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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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Nova Flame
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
The Frightful Four
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Daredevil, Fearless Fighter
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Stolen Stark Tech
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Dark Fortress
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
-0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kederekt Parasite
94%inclusion341 decks364 decks
81%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
89%inclusion323 decks364 decks
78%synergy
Fate Unraveler
82%inclusion300 decks364 decks
74%synergy
Blood Seeker
82%inclusion298 decks364 decks
73%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
85%inclusion310 decks364 decks
73%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
79%inclusion285 decks361 decks
68%synergy
Roiling Vortex
73%inclusion267 decks364 decks
65%synergy
Witch's Clinic
73%inclusion265 decks364 decks
65%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
69%inclusion252 decks364 decks
62%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
66%inclusion240 decks364 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion290 decks364 decks
44%synergy
Rakdos Charm
77%inclusion282 decks364 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
76%inclusion277 decks364 decks
25%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
71%inclusion257 decks364 decks
53%synergy
The Lord of Pain
68%inclusion246 decks361 decks
58%synergy
Underworld Dreams
67%inclusion244 decks364 decks
59%synergy
Blood Artist
66%inclusion242 decks364 decks
48%synergy
Chaos Warp
66%inclusion239 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
65%inclusion237 decks364 decks
31%synergy
Spiteful Visions
64%inclusion234 decks364 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
38%inclusion138 decks364 decks
28%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion100 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion95 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion65 decks364 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
9.3%inclusion34 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion33 decks364 decks
-0%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.1%inclusion26 decks364 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
7.1%inclusion26 decks364 decks
-3%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Harsh Mentor
59%inclusion214 decks364 decks
51%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
58%inclusion211 decks361 decks
52%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
54%inclusion195 decks364 decks
44%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
51%inclusion187 decks364 decks
41%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
49%inclusion177 decks364 decks
41%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
48%inclusion160 decks331 decks
39%synergy
Mayhem Devil
48%inclusion175 decks364 decks
24%synergy
Rug of Smothering
46%inclusion169 decks364 decks
42%synergy
Massacre Wurm
46%inclusion167 decks364 decks
38%synergy
Brash Taunter
44%inclusion159 decks364 decks
34%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
42%inclusion153 decks364 decks
33%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
41%inclusion151 decks364 decks
37%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion143 decks364 decks
29%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
35%inclusion127 decks364 decks
29%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
34%inclusion125 decks364 decks
31%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
34%inclusion124 decks364 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
34%inclusion123 decks364 decks
27%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
33%inclusion59 decks177 decks
29%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
31%inclusion48 decks157 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
29%inclusion106 decks364 decks
24%synergy
Magebane Lizard
26%inclusion96 decks364 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion90 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
24%inclusion80 decks331 decks
19%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
24%inclusion87 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Star Athlete
22%inclusion80 decks361 decks
19%synergy
Massacre Girl
22%inclusion80 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
22%inclusion79 decks364 decks
19%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
20%inclusion71 decks364 decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
19%inclusion63 decks331 decks
14%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
18%inclusion64 decks364 decks
16%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
17%inclusion45 decks264 decks
13%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
16%inclusion60 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
16%inclusion57 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
16%inclusion56 decks361 decks
13%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
15%inclusion56 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
14%inclusion52 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Tectonic Giant
14%inclusion51 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
13%inclusion48 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
12%inclusion44 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
12%inclusion44 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
12%inclusion44 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
11%inclusion40 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion39 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
8.5%inclusion31 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
7.7%inclusion28 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
7.4%inclusion27 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
6.9%inclusion25 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Soot Imp
6.9%inclusion25 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.6%inclusion24 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
6.3%inclusion23 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
52%inclusion189 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
47%inclusion170 decks364 decks
32%synergy
Withering Torment
39%inclusion140 decks362 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
36%inclusion130 decks362 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion128 decks364 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
35%inclusion128 decks364 decks
-5%synergy
Suspended Sentence
34%inclusion124 decks361 decks
30%synergy
Blood Pact
32%inclusion117 decks364 decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion113 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Bolt Bend
28%inclusion102 decks364 decks
17%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
23%inclusion82 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion73 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion57 decks364 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion50 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion50 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion26 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion39 decks364 decks
-11%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion36 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion36 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.1%inclusion33 decks364 decks
0%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.0%inclusion29 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.7%inclusion28 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.1%inclusion26 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion24 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.3%inclusion23 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
63%inclusion231 decks364 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion153 decks364 decks
19%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
35%inclusion126 decks364 decks
29%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
32%inclusion116 decks361 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion107 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Grab the Prize
29%inclusion105 decks362 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion91 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion86 decks364 decks
-7%synergy
Decree of Pain
23%inclusion83 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
19%inclusion68 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion50 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Light Up the Stage
15%inclusion55 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion52 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion45 decks364 decks
-7%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion40 decks364 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Counsel
9.3%inclusion34 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.1%inclusion33 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.0%inclusion29 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.4%inclusion27 decks364 decks
-20%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.9%inclusion25 decks364 decks
-2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.6%inclusion24 decks364 decks
0%synergy
Soul Immolation
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.0%inclusion22 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
5.5%inclusion20 decks364 decks
-7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
52%inclusion191 decks364 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion159 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
32%inclusion115 decks364 decks
29%synergy
Shadowspear
23%inclusion82 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Ruby Medallion
21%inclusion76 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
21%inclusion76 decks364 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion68 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Barbed Wire
15%inclusion53 decks364 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion50 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Copper Tablet
13%inclusion48 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Mindcrank
13%inclusion48 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion40 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
8.0%inclusion29 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.6%inclusion24 decks364 decks
-6%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.0%inclusion22 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
48%inclusion174 decks361 decks
43%synergy
Manabarbs
41%inclusion149 decks364 decks
35%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
40%inclusion147 decks364 decks
35%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
39%inclusion142 decks364 decks
34%synergy
Painful Quandary
37%inclusion134 decks364 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Bonds
33%inclusion119 decks364 decks
29%synergy
Exquisite Blood
26%inclusion96 decks364 decks
19%synergy
Spellshock
21%inclusion76 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Theater of Horrors
19%inclusion70 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Wound Reflection
19%inclusion69 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
18%inclusion28 decks155 decks
16%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
16%inclusion60 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion58 decks364 decks
-8%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
16%inclusion57 decks364 decks
15%synergy
Grievous Wound
15%inclusion54 decks362 decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
15%inclusion53 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion51 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
13%inclusion48 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
13%inclusion48 decks364 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion44 decks364 decks
8%synergy
No Mercy
12%inclusion44 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Pyrohemia
12%inclusion43 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion43 decks364 decks
-6%synergy
All Will Be One
12%inclusion42 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
11%inclusion40 decks362 decks
9%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
10%inclusion36 decks362 decks
8%synergy
Pestilence
9.1%inclusion33 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Hissing Miasma
9.1%inclusion33 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Citadel of Pain
8.5%inclusion31 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion26 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.6%inclusion24 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Burning Earth
5.5%inclusion20 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Maddening Hex
5.5%inclusion20 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
41%inclusion149 decks364 decks
37%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
13%inclusion46 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
65%inclusion237 decks364 decks
56%synergy
Shivan Gorge
64%inclusion233 decks364 decks
55%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion165 decks364 decks
27%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
34%inclusion124 decks364 decks
25%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion107 decks364 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion93 decks364 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion76 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion70 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion47 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion42 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion33 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.5%inclusion31 decks364 decks
-0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion25 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
-0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.5%inclusion20 decks364 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion353 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion346 decks364 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
78%inclusion285 decks364 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
76%inclusion275 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
69%inclusion251 decks364 decks
51%synergy
Fellwar Stone
54%inclusion198 decks364 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion148 decks364 decks
13%synergy
Séance Board
19%inclusion67 decks361 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.4%inclusion27 decks364 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.9%inclusion15 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion25 decks364 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.6%inclusion24 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion361 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion361 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion353 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
88%inclusion321 decks364 decks
24%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
84%inclusion305 decks364 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Peak
77%inclusion281 decks364 decks
34%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
77%inclusion280 decks364 decks
29%synergy
Graven Cairns
76%inclusion276 decks364 decks
44%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
66%inclusion239 decks364 decks
20%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
65%inclusion235 decks364 decks
29%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
58%inclusion211 decks364 decks
38%synergy
Blazemire Verge
56%inclusion203 decks362 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion201 decks364 decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
55%inclusion199 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
48%inclusion175 decks364 decks
15%synergy
Canyon Slough
45%inclusion162 decks364 decks
25%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion160 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
41%inclusion150 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion150 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
35%inclusion129 decks364 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion121 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion119 decks364 decks
17%synergy
Geothermal Bog
32%inclusion118 decks364 decks
23%synergy
Mount Doom
30%inclusion111 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
26%inclusion94 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
25%inclusion92 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion82 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion73 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion72 decks364 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion53 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion50 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
14%inclusion50 decks364 decks
13%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion47 decks364 decks
-0%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.1%inclusion33 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.8%inclusion32 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.5%inclusion31 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.2%inclusion30 decks364 decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.7%inclusion28 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.4%inclusion27 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion26 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
6.9%inclusion25 decks364 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion24 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.3%inclusion23 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
5.5%inclusion20 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
3%synergy