Breya, Etherium Shaper (Commander) - Thopters

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Which Commander Precons Were More Impactful, 2016 or 2017?
The precons of 2016 and 2017 were both huge milestones for the Commander format. But which year was more impactful?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ravenous Robots
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Donatello's Technique
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Brilliance Unleashed
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Fugitive Droid
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Thopter Spy Network
88%inclusion253 decks289 decks
60%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
92%inclusion267 decks289 decks
58%synergy
Thopter Engineer
62%inclusion179 decks289 decks
57%synergy
Efficient Construction
72%inclusion208 decks289 decks
56%synergy
Whirler Rogue
63%inclusion181 decks289 decks
55%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
66%inclusion191 decks289 decks
55%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
64%inclusion186 decks289 decks
54%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
57%inclusion165 decks289 decks
51%synergy
Breya's Apprentice
58%inclusion169 decks289 decks
50%synergy
Hangarback Walker
58%inclusion167 decks289 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Ornithopter of Paradise
64%inclusion186 decks289 decks
46%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
58%inclusion91 decks157 decks
43%synergy
Skullclamp
57%inclusion166 decks289 decks
28%synergy
Thopter Foundry
57%inclusion164 decks289 decks
33%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion154 decks289 decks
28%synergy
Access Denied
53%inclusion154 decks289 decks
48%synergy
Thopter Shop
53%inclusion152 decks289 decks
46%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
52%inclusion149 decks289 decks
47%synergy
Pia and Kiran Nalaar
51%inclusion148 decks289 decks
48%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
48%inclusion140 decks289 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion52 decks289 decks
-27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion47 decks289 decks
-13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion41 decks289 decks
-28%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion36 decks289 decks
-30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.0%inclusion26 decks289 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.7%inclusion25 decks289 decks
-33%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion24 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.6%inclusion22 decks289 decks
-29%synergy
The One Ring
7.6%inclusion22 decks289 decks
-16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
-32%synergy
Creatures
Thopter Assembly
48%inclusion139 decks289 decks
37%synergy
Pia Nalaar
45%inclusion130 decks289 decks
43%synergy
Maverick Thopterist
45%inclusion130 decks289 decks
43%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
40%inclusion117 decks289 decks
19%synergy
Master Trinketeer
39%inclusion114 decks289 decks
37%synergy
Etherium Spinner
39%inclusion112 decks289 decks
37%synergy
Steel Overseer
37%inclusion108 decks289 decks
30%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
36%inclusion105 decks289 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter
34%inclusion99 decks289 decks
30%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
34%inclusion97 decks289 decks
27%synergy
Master of Etherium
33%inclusion96 decks289 decks
24%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
33%inclusion95 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
32%inclusion93 decks289 decks
30%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
32%inclusion93 decks289 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
32%inclusion92 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
31%inclusion91 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
31%inclusion86 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Leonardo da Vinci
31%inclusion89 decks289 decks
29%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
29%inclusion85 decks289 decks
28%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
29%inclusion85 decks289 decks
20%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
29%inclusion83 decks289 decks
1%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
27%inclusion77 decks289 decks
1%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
25%inclusion72 decks289 decks
15%synergy
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
25%inclusion71 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Marionette Master
25%inclusion71 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion71 decks289 decks
1%synergy
Urza, Chief Artificer
24%inclusion70 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Harried Dronesmith
24%inclusion68 decks289 decks
23%synergy
Baleful Strix
23%inclusion67 decks289 decks
-6%synergy
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
23%inclusion67 decks289 decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
23%inclusion66 decks289 decks
-1%synergy
Thopter Squadron
22%inclusion64 decks289 decks
21%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
22%inclusion64 decks289 decks
19%synergy
Master Transmuter
21%inclusion62 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion61 decks289 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion59 decks289 decks
-31%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Experimental Aviator
19%inclusion55 decks289 decks
18%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion54 decks289 decks
14%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
18%inclusion52 decks289 decks
17%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
18%inclusion51 decks289 decks
-2%synergy
Skyscanner
17%inclusion50 decks289 decks
16%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
17%inclusion50 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Courier
17%inclusion49 decks289 decks
16%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
14%inclusion41 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Myr Retriever
14%inclusion40 decks289 decks
-3%synergy
Thopter Mechanic
13%inclusion39 decks289 decks
13%synergy
Aviation Pioneer
13%inclusion38 decks289 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion38 decks289 decks
-10%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion123 decks289 decks
-12%synergy
Launch Mishap
37%inclusion108 decks289 decks
35%synergy
Depose // Deploy
32%inclusion93 decks289 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion89 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion74 decks289 decks
-3%synergy
Void Rend
22%inclusion63 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Ephemerate
15%inclusion43 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
15%inclusion43 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
15%inclusion42 decks289 decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
13%inclusion39 decks289 decks
13%synergy
Desynchronization
13%inclusion34 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion36 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion36 decks289 decks
0%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion34 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Perplexing Test
10%inclusion29 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
9.3%inclusion27 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Negate
9.0%inclusion26 decks289 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
8.7%inclusion25 decks289 decks
-3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.7%inclusion25 decks289 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.0%inclusion23 decks289 decks
-29%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.0%inclusion23 decks289 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
8.0%inclusion23 decks289 decks
-30%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.3%inclusion21 decks289 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
6.9%inclusion20 decks289 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
5.5%inclusion16 decks289 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
5.5%inclusion16 decks289 decks
-28%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
43%inclusion125 decks289 decks
27%synergy
Thoughtcast
36%inclusion105 decks289 decks
18%synergy
Sweep the Skies
33%inclusion94 decks289 decks
31%synergy
Haunt the Network
25%inclusion40 decks157 decks
22%synergy
Fabricate
21%inclusion62 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion25 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Fuss // Bother
16%inclusion45 decks289 decks
15%synergy
Their Name Is Death
12%inclusion35 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion34 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
11%inclusion31 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Wake the Past
10%inclusion28 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Sram's Expertise
10%inclusion28 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Reverse Engineer
9.0%inclusion26 decks289 decks
7%synergy
March of Progress
8.0%inclusion23 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.6%inclusion22 decks289 decks
-4%synergy
Trash for Treasure
6.6%inclusion19 decks289 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
6.2%inclusion18 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Fumigate
6.2%inclusion18 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Time Sieve
44%inclusion127 decks289 decks
17%synergy
Sword of the Meek
36%inclusion105 decks289 decks
15%synergy
Unwinding Clock
36%inclusion103 decks289 decks
16%synergy
Detective's Satchel
35%inclusion100 decks289 decks
31%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
34%inclusion99 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Panharmonicon
33%inclusion94 decks289 decks
22%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
29%inclusion85 decks289 decks
24%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Cranial Plating
22%inclusion63 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
20%inclusion59 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
19%inclusion30 decks157 decks
16%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
18%inclusion53 decks289 decks
-1%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
18%inclusion53 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Barbed Spike
18%inclusion51 decks289 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Forge
15%inclusion43 decks289 decks
-1%synergy
Whirlermaker
15%inclusion43 decks289 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion43 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
14%inclusion41 decks289 decks
-1%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
14%inclusion41 decks289 decks
-3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
12%inclusion36 decks289 decks
0%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
11%inclusion32 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion31 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Cryogen Relic
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
10%inclusion28 decks288 decks
2%synergy
Cranial Ram
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.7%inclusion25 decks289 decks
-4%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion24 decks289 decks
-3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.0%inclusion23 decks289 decks
-5%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.0%inclusion23 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Repurposing Bay
7.6%inclusion12 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
7.3%inclusion21 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.2%inclusion18 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Cloud Key
5.2%inclusion15 decks289 decks
0%synergy
Trading Post
5.2%inclusion15 decks289 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
42%inclusion122 decks289 decks
27%synergy
Tempered Steel
34%inclusion98 decks289 decks
29%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Anointed Procession
29%inclusion83 decks289 decks
21%synergy
Intangible Virtue
26%inclusion76 decks289 decks
25%synergy
Storm the Vault
24%inclusion70 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
20%inclusion58 decks289 decks
15%synergy
Warleader's Call
19%inclusion54 decks289 decks
17%synergy
Teleportation Circle
16%inclusion46 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Thopter Arrest
16%inclusion45 decks289 decks
15%synergy
Yotia Declares War
12%inclusion35 decks289 decks
12%synergy
Shared Animosity
10%inclusion28 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.0%inclusion23 decks289 decks
-2%synergy
Favorable Winds
7.3%inclusion21 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
5.5%inclusion16 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
5.2%inclusion15 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaladesh
21%inclusion61 decks289 decks
20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
26%inclusion75 decks289 decks
8%synergy
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
25%inclusion73 decks289 decks
24%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
14%inclusion40 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion17 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
10%inclusion28 decks289 decks
-3%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.6%inclusion22 decks289 decks
-1%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
7.3%inclusion21 decks289 decks
0%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
6.9%inclusion20 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
64%inclusion184 decks289 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Den
59%inclusion170 decks289 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
59%inclusion170 decks289 decks
24%synergy
Vault of Whispers
54%inclusion157 decks289 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
41%inclusion118 decks289 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion110 decks289 decks
17%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion96 decks289 decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion80 decks289 decks
12%synergy
Archway of Innovation
26%inclusion70 decks273 decks
14%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
25%inclusion71 decks289 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion69 decks289 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion50 decks289 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion31 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.3%inclusion27 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion26 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.6%inclusion22 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.6%inclusion19 decks289 decks
-26%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion245 decks289 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion243 decks289 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
49%inclusion141 decks289 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion96 decks289 decks
-25%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion74 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion67 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion67 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
20%inclusion58 decks289 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion57 decks289 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
18%inclusion53 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
18%inclusion51 decks289 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion45 decks289 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion43 decks289 decks
-24%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion39 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
13%inclusion38 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion35 decks289 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
11%inclusion31 decks289 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion31 decks289 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
10%inclusion28 decks289 decks
-6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.2%inclusion19 decks263 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.6%inclusion19 decks289 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.2%inclusion18 decks289 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.2%inclusion15 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion272 decks289 decks
27%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion261 decks289 decks
29%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion261 decks289 decks
27%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion258 decks289 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion253 decks289 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion176 decks289 decks
-10%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
52%inclusion149 decks289 decks
26%synergy
Razortide Bridge
52%inclusion149 decks289 decks
25%synergy
Spire of Industry
48%inclusion139 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
47%inclusion137 decks289 decks
22%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
46%inclusion134 decks289 decks
23%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
45%inclusion131 decks289 decks
24%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
42%inclusion121 decks289 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Monastery
37%inclusion106 decks289 decks
18%synergy
Steam Vents
35%inclusion100 decks289 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
34%inclusion99 decks289 decks
-21%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
34%inclusion97 decks289 decks
-15%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
33%inclusion96 decks289 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
31%inclusion90 decks289 decks
-6%synergy
Raffine's Tower
30%inclusion88 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Raugrin Triome
29%inclusion85 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion85 decks289 decks
-24%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion84 decks289 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
28%inclusion82 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion76 decks289 decks
-26%synergy
Blood Crypt
26%inclusion75 decks289 decks
-10%synergy
Xander's Lounge
26%inclusion74 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion73 decks289 decks
-25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion73 decks289 decks
-25%synergy
Nomad Outpost
24%inclusion68 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion67 decks289 decks
-26%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion61 decks289 decks
-29%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion59 decks289 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
19%inclusion56 decks289 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
19%inclusion56 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Savai Triome
18%inclusion53 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion50 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion50 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Glimmervoid
16%inclusion47 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
16%inclusion47 decks289 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion44 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
15%inclusion42 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
15%inclusion42 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
13%inclusion39 decks289 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
13%inclusion38 decks289 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion35 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
12%inclusion34 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion33 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
11%inclusion32 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Perilous Landscape
10%inclusion28 decks274 decks
6%synergy