Pia Nalaar, Chief Mechanic (Commander)

Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Underrated Backup Precon Commanders
| Art by Wayne Reynolds  A Different Precon Perspective Hello, and welcome to a special article surrounding precons! This week, we're looking at (some of) the most underrated backup commanders we find in precons. Too often, these cards get overshadowed by the main option in a given precon. That said, there have been a few […]
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Iron Man, Bleeding Edge
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Tony Stark
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Iron Man, Master of Machines
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Springs
3.8%inclusion7 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
3.8%inclusion7 decks184 decks
-0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Thopter Spy Network
82%inclusion974 decks1.19K decks
79%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
79%inclusion938 decks1.19K decks
76%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
75%inclusion892 decks1.19K decks
73%synergy
Decoction Module
75%inclusion896 decks1.19K decks
72%synergy
Whirler Virtuoso
72%inclusion855 decks1.19K decks
69%synergy
Attune with Aether
72%inclusion852 decks1.19K decks
69%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
72%inclusion852 decks1.19K decks
69%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
71%inclusion843 decks1.19K decks
68%synergy
Nissa, Worldsoul Speaker
71%inclusion840 decks1.19K decks
67%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
69%inclusion824 decks1.19K decks
67%synergy
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Stridehangar Automaton
69%inclusion819 decks1.19K decks
66%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
67%inclusion801 decks1.19K decks
65%synergy
Lightning Runner
64%inclusion762 decks1.19K decks
62%synergy
Roil Cartographer
63%inclusion750 decks1.19K decks
61%synergy
Aether Refinery
63%inclusion743 decks1.19K decks
60%synergy
Saheeli, Radiant Creator
60%inclusion707 decks1.19K decks
59%synergy
Architect of the Untamed
60%inclusion707 decks1.19K decks
57%synergy
Whirler Rogue
59%inclusion698 decks1.19K decks
57%synergy
Electrosiphon
57%inclusion681 decks1.19K decks
55%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion665 decks1.19K decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
8.9%inclusion106 decks1.19K decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.3%inclusion75 decks1.19K decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Rampaging Aetherhood
54%inclusion638 decks1.19K decks
51%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion607 decks1.19K decks
49%synergy
Assaultron Dominator
49%inclusion581 decks1.19K decks
48%synergy
Peema Trailblazer
48%inclusion575 decks1.19K decks
46%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
45%inclusion536 decks1.19K decks
39%synergy
Aethersquall Ancient
44%inclusion524 decks1.19K decks
42%synergy
Servant of the Conduit
41%inclusion491 decks1.19K decks
40%synergy
Rogue Refiner
41%inclusion489 decks1.19K decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion427 decks1.19K decks
28%synergy
Pia and Kiran Nalaar
36%inclusion426 decks1.19K decks
35%synergy
Thought Monitor
35%inclusion410 decks1.19K decks
33%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
33%inclusion387 decks1.19K decks
32%synergy
Peema Aether-Seer
31%inclusion365 decks1.19K decks
29%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
31%inclusion364 decks1.19K decks
27%synergy
Territorial Aetherkite
30%inclusion361 decks1.19K decks
28%synergy
Aetherwind Basker
30%inclusion354 decks1.19K decks
28%synergy
Research Thief
29%inclusion339 decks1.19K decks
28%synergy
Blaster Hulk
28%inclusion337 decks1.19K decks
27%synergy
Balthier and Fran
27%inclusion205 decks772 decks
26%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
25%inclusion301 decks1.19K decks
23%synergy
Aurora Shifter
25%inclusion301 decks1.19K decks
24%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
25%inclusion299 decks1.19K decks
22%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
25%inclusion298 decks1.19K decks
24%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
23%inclusion272 decks1.19K decks
21%synergy
Thopter Engineer
23%inclusion269 decks1.19K decks
22%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
21%inclusion249 decks1.19K decks
18%synergy
Amped Raptor
21%inclusion248 decks1.19K decks
20%synergy
Aethertide Whale
20%inclusion243 decks1.19K decks
19%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
20%inclusion241 decks1.19K decks
13%synergy
The Motherlode, Excavator
20%inclusion235 decks1.19K decks
19%synergy
Druid of Purification
18%inclusion212 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Diversion Unit
17%inclusion204 decks1.18K decks
17%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion199 decks1.19K decks
16%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
16%inclusion193 decks1.19K decks
14%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
16%inclusion187 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Smelted Chargebug
16%inclusion185 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Synth Eradicator
14%inclusion172 decks1.19K decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
14%inclusion93 decks658 decks
14%synergy
Gingerbrute
13%inclusion158 decks1.19K decks
13%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
13%inclusion150 decks1.17K decks
12%synergy
Behemoth of Vault 0
12%inclusion143 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Silver Raven
12%inclusion139 decks1.19K decks
12%synergy
Robobrain War Mind
11%inclusion134 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Empyreal Voyager
11%inclusion131 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
Oaken Siren
11%inclusion127 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Duplicant
11%inclusion125 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
10%inclusion118 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Fugitive Droid
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Triplicate Titan
10%inclusion115 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
9.4%inclusion112 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion644 decks1.19K decks
23%synergy
Tune the Narrative
48%inclusion566 decks1.19K decks
46%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
42%inclusion503 decks1.19K decks
41%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
40%inclusion478 decks1.19K decks
39%synergy
Reality Shift
40%inclusion471 decks1.19K decks
27%synergy
Aether Spike
37%inclusion438 decks1.19K decks
36%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion410 decks1.19K decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion329 decks1.19K decks
-10%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
24%inclusion282 decks1.19K decks
23%synergy
Disallow
23%inclusion271 decks1.19K decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion221 decks1.19K decks
-13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
15%inclusion176 decks1.19K decks
-12%synergy
Harnessed Lightning
14%inclusion161 decks1.19K decks
13%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion133 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion126 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion124 decks1.19K decks
-9%synergy
Defend the Rider
10%inclusion116 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Negate
7.9%inclusion94 decks1.19K decks
-7%synergy
Second Harvest
7.4%inclusion88 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion84 decks1.19K decks
-5%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion77 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.3%inclusion75 decks1.19K decks
-7%synergy
Growth Spiral
6.1%inclusion73 decks1.19K decks
-19%synergy
Aetherize
5.6%inclusion66 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.5%inclusion65 decks1.19K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.5%inclusion65 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.1%inclusion60 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Confiscation Coup
38%inclusion447 decks1.19K decks
36%synergy
Chain Reaction
30%inclusion354 decks1.19K decks
26%synergy
Farseek
28%inclusion330 decks1.19K decks
-19%synergy
Wheel of Potential
27%inclusion318 decks1.19K decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion279 decks1.19K decks
-18%synergy
Thoughtcast
19%inclusion230 decks1.19K decks
17%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
19%inclusion224 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
18%inclusion217 decks1.19K decks
-16%synergy
One with the Machine
18%inclusion209 decks1.19K decks
17%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion203 decks1.19K decks
-17%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion161 decks1.19K decks
-13%synergy
Start Your Engines
12%inclusion141 decks1.19K decks
12%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion123 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion117 decks1.19K decks
-21%synergy
Fabricate
6.4%inclusion76 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
5.9%inclusion70 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Reiterating Bolt
5.8%inclusion69 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Gonti's Aether Heart
54%inclusion641 decks1.19K decks
52%synergy
Stone Idol Generator
47%inclusion559 decks1.19K decks
46%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
36%inclusion426 decks1.19K decks
34%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
34%inclusion404 decks1.19K decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion397 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
The Indomitable
31%inclusion366 decks1.19K decks
30%synergy
Bident of Thassa
30%inclusion352 decks1.19K decks
28%synergy
Panharmonicon
28%inclusion336 decks1.19K decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Ironworks
24%inclusion285 decks1.19K decks
24%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
20%inclusion238 decks1.19K decks
20%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
20%inclusion231 decks1.17K decks
18%synergy
Fabrication Module
19%inclusion223 decks1.19K decks
18%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
16%inclusion194 decks1.19K decks
16%synergy
Aethersphere Harvester
15%inclusion180 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Esika's Chariot
15%inclusion177 decks1.19K decks
14%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
15%inclusion176 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Filigree Racer
13%inclusion154 decks1.19K decks
13%synergy
Unstable Amulet
13%inclusion152 decks1.19K decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
12%inclusion144 decks1.19K decks
12%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
12%inclusion140 decks1.19K decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion135 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
The Regalia
11%inclusion84 decks749 decks
11%synergy
Rocketeer Boostbuggy
11%inclusion128 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
11%inclusion128 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Plasma Caster
11%inclusion125 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.8%inclusion105 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
8.6%inclusion102 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
8.5%inclusion101 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
7.8%inclusion52 decks666 decks
7%synergy
Mechtitan Core
7.6%inclusion90 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Consulate Turret
7.3%inclusion87 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.3%inclusion87 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
6.7%inclusion80 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy
Boosted Sloop
6.1%inclusion73 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
6.0%inclusion70 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Possession Engine
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.19K decks
-18%synergy
Hulldrifter
5.8%inclusion69 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.7%inclusion68 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
5.4%inclusion64 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Era of Innovation
53%inclusion629 decks1.19K decks
51%synergy
Aether Revolt
41%inclusion490 decks1.19K decks
40%synergy
Primal Prayers
23%inclusion277 decks1.19K decks
22%synergy
Efficient Construction
23%inclusion275 decks1.19K decks
23%synergy
Mechanized Production
17%inclusion207 decks1.19K decks
16%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
13%inclusion114 decks895 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion120 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
Vault 112: Sadistic Simulation
9.3%inclusion110 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Parallel Lives
8.9%inclusion106 decks1.19K decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.5%inclusion100 decks1.18K decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
8.2%inclusion97 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.6%inclusion90 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Coastal Piracy
7.2%inclusion86 decks1.19K decks
7%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.6%inclusion37 decks658 decks
5%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
5.6%inclusion27 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
12%inclusion147 decks1.19K decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Spark Hunter
34%inclusion407 decks1.19K decks
34%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
28%inclusion335 decks1.19K decks
26%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
16%inclusion194 decks1.19K decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.6%inclusion78 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
55%inclusion654 decks1.19K decks
51%synergy
HELIOS One
36%inclusion430 decks1.19K decks
35%synergy
Treasure Vault
26%inclusion306 decks1.19K decks
23%synergy
Seat of the Synod
22%inclusion267 decks1.19K decks
20%synergy
Tree of Tales
20%inclusion242 decks1.19K decks
18%synergy
Great Furnace
20%inclusion241 decks1.19K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion181 decks1.19K decks
-15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion180 decks1.19K decks
13%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion160 decks1.19K decks
12%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
11%inclusion132 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Mech Hangar
11%inclusion131 decks1.19K decks
11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
10%inclusion65 decks669 decks
9%synergy
Reef Roads
9.3%inclusion110 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Rocky Roads
8.8%inclusion105 decks1.19K decks
9%synergy
Wild Roads
8.5%inclusion101 decks1.19K decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
8.0%inclusion95 decks1.19K decks
-13%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.2%inclusion85 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.8%inclusion81 decks1.19K decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.1%inclusion72 decks1.19K decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.0%inclusion71 decks1.19K decks
-11%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
5.5%inclusion41 decks748 decks
5%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.1%inclusion60 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion972 decks1.19K decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion952 decks1.19K decks
-2%synergy
Solar Transformer
69%inclusion823 decks1.19K decks
66%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
63%inclusion754 decks1.19K decks
60%synergy
Conversion Apparatus
39%inclusion462 decks1.19K decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
39%inclusion458 decks1.19K decks
23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
28%inclusion334 decks1.19K decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
22%inclusion260 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion243 decks1.19K decks
13%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
20%inclusion234 decks1.19K decks
19%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion208 decks1.19K decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
14%inclusion163 decks1.19K decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion119 decks1.19K decks
0%synergy
Cargo Ship
9.2%inclusion69 decks747 decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
9.2%inclusion109 decks1.19K decks
-1%synergy
Gruul Signet
7.4%inclusion88 decks1.19K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.3%inclusion87 decks1.19K decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.3%inclusion63 decks1.19K decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.17K decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion1.17K decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion1.16K decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion1.08K decks1.19K decks
-0%synergy
Aether Hub
80%inclusion945 decks1.19K decks
76%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion811 decks1.19K decks
27%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
68%inclusion807 decks1.19K decks
25%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
68%inclusion805 decks1.19K decks
17%synergy
Rootbound Crag
65%inclusion773 decks1.19K decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion735 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion678 decks1.19K decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
56%inclusion665 decks1.19K decks
21%synergy
Spire of Industry
53%inclusion626 decks1.19K decks
49%synergy
Karplusan Forest
51%inclusion604 decks1.19K decks
24%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
43%inclusion514 decks1.19K decks
40%synergy
Slagwoods Bridge
43%inclusion513 decks1.19K decks
40%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion489 decks1.19K decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion465 decks1.19K decks
12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
39%inclusion460 decks1.19K decks
30%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
37%inclusion442 decks1.19K decks
28%synergy
Overflowing Basin
35%inclusion418 decks1.19K decks
30%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion372 decks1.19K decks
15%synergy
Ketria Triome
30%inclusion357 decks1.19K decks
-11%synergy
Breeding Pool
29%inclusion345 decks1.19K decks
-19%synergy
Steam Vents
29%inclusion340 decks1.19K decks
-16%synergy
Stomping Ground
28%inclusion335 decks1.19K decks
-19%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
26%inclusion311 decks1.19K decks
16%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
24%inclusion282 decks1.19K decks
23%synergy
Training Center
21%inclusion254 decks1.19K decks
-8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
21%inclusion250 decks1.19K decks
-12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
21%inclusion247 decks1.19K decks
-8%synergy
Cinder Glade
19%inclusion226 decks1.19K decks
-22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion216 decks1.19K decks
-17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion215 decks1.19K decks
-14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion213 decks1.19K decks
-16%synergy
Spire Garden
18%inclusion211 decks1.19K decks
-11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion209 decks1.19K decks
-14%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
17%inclusion203 decks1.19K decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion194 decks1.19K decks
-5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
15%inclusion182 decks1.19K decks
13%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion157 decks1.19K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion154 decks1.19K decks
-3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion153 decks1.19K decks
6%synergy
Thornspire Verge
10%inclusion118 decks1.19K decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
10%inclusion116 decks1.19K decks
-6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
9.1%inclusion108 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion99 decks1.19K decks
-4%synergy
Mossfire Valley
7.8%inclusion93 decks1.19K decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
7.2%inclusion85 decks1.19K decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
7.1%inclusion84 decks1.19K decks
-5%synergy