Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander)

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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Reed Richards, Smartest Man
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Red Ghost, Intangible Genius
4.4%inclusion10 decks229 decks
4%synergy
King T'Challa
3.2%inclusion10 decks309 decks
-0%synergy
Molecule Man
2.6%inclusion6 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings
1.6%inclusion4 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Cave
90%inclusion4.07K decks4.53K decks
87%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
90%inclusion4.09K decks4.53K decks
86%synergy
Secluded Steppe
89%inclusion4.04K decks4.53K decks
85%synergy
Drifting Meadow
85%inclusion3.86K decks4.53K decks
84%synergy
Remote Isle
85%inclusion3.86K decks4.53K decks
83%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
85%inclusion3.83K decks4.53K decks
83%synergy
Smoldering Crater
84%inclusion3.81K decks4.53K decks
82%synergy
Astral Drift
83%inclusion3.78K decks4.53K decks
82%synergy
Fluctuator
80%inclusion3.62K decks4.53K decks
78%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
79%inclusion3.58K decks4.53K decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Valiant Rescuer
78%inclusion3.54K decks4.53K decks
77%synergy
Neutralize
78%inclusion3.53K decks4.53K decks
76%synergy
Dismantling Wave
76%inclusion3.47K decks4.53K decks
72%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
75%inclusion3.40K decks4.53K decks
74%synergy
Drannith Stinger
74%inclusion3.36K decks4.53K decks
73%synergy
Ominous Seas
71%inclusion3.24K decks4.53K decks
69%synergy
New Perspectives
70%inclusion3.15K decks4.53K decks
68%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
68%inclusion3.08K decks4.53K decks
67%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
68%inclusion3.08K decks4.53K decks
67%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
65%inclusion2.94K decks4.53K decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion964 decks4.53K decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion634 decks4.53K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion554 decks4.53K decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion497 decks4.53K decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.4%inclusion424 decks4.53K decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.8%inclusion398 decks4.53K decks
-5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.4%inclusion288 decks4.53K decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.2%inclusion235 decks4.53K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Rielle, the Everwise
60%inclusion2.73K decks4.53K decks
59%synergy
The Locust God
59%inclusion2.67K decks4.53K decks
52%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
57%inclusion2.58K decks4.53K decks
56%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
56%inclusion2.55K decks4.53K decks
55%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
51%inclusion2.32K decks4.53K decks
50%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
50%inclusion2.29K decks4.53K decks
50%synergy
Flourishing Fox
50%inclusion2.27K decks4.53K decks
49%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
50%inclusion1.86K decks3.76K decks
48%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
44%inclusion2K decks4.53K decks
43%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
43%inclusion1.97K decks4.53K decks
42%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
42%inclusion1.89K decks4.53K decks
41%synergy
Rooting Moloch
42%inclusion1.89K decks4.53K decks
41%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
42%inclusion1.89K decks4.53K decks
39%synergy
Drannith Healer
40%inclusion1.83K decks4.53K decks
40%synergy
Homunculus Horde
36%inclusion1.47K decks4.08K decks
35%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
35%inclusion1.59K decks4.53K decks
33%synergy
Containment Construct
34%inclusion1.55K decks4.53K decks
33%synergy
Marauding Mako
31%inclusion1.17K decks3.81K decks
30%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
31%inclusion1.39K decks4.53K decks
30%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
30%inclusion1.36K decks4.53K decks
29%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
29%inclusion1.32K decks4.53K decks
29%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
28%inclusion1.28K decks4.53K decks
28%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
27%inclusion1.22K decks4.53K decks
26%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
26%inclusion966 decks3.76K decks
25%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion1.11K decks4.53K decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
24%inclusion1.10K decks4.53K decks
23%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
23%inclusion1.03K decks4.53K decks
22%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
23%inclusion1.02K decks4.53K decks
18%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
23%inclusion921 decks4.08K decks
22%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
21%inclusion799 decks3.76K decks
21%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
21%inclusion948 decks4.53K decks
21%synergy
Eternal Dragon
19%inclusion845 decks4.53K decks
18%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
18%inclusion703 decks3.81K decks
18%synergy
Savai Thundermane
18%inclusion813 decks4.53K decks
18%synergy
Splendor Mare
17%inclusion792 decks4.53K decks
17%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
17%inclusion789 decks4.53K decks
13%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
17%inclusion629 decks3.80K decks
16%synergy
Jo Grant
16%inclusion714 decks4.53K decks
15%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
16%inclusion599 decks3.81K decks
15%synergy
Chasm Skulker
16%inclusion708 decks4.53K decks
14%synergy
Akim, the Soaring Wind
15%inclusion700 decks4.53K decks
15%synergy
The Council of Four
14%inclusion633 decks4.53K decks
12%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
14%inclusion622 decks4.53K decks
14%synergy
Detective of the Month
13%inclusion578 decks4.53K decks
12%synergy
Timeless Dragon
12%inclusion544 decks4.53K decks
12%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
12%inclusion143 decks1.21K decks
12%synergy
Aven Wind Guide
11%inclusion488 decks4.53K decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion468 decks4.53K decks
7%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
9.4%inclusion426 decks4.53K decks
5%synergy
Esper Sentinel
7.9%inclusion360 decks4.53K decks
-11%synergy
Instants
Forsake the Worldly
60%inclusion2.74K decks4.53K decks
59%synergy
Countervailing Winds
60%inclusion2.73K decks4.53K decks
59%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
58%inclusion2.65K decks4.53K decks
57%synergy
Zenith Flare
58%inclusion2.64K decks4.53K decks
57%synergy
Complicate
56%inclusion2.55K decks4.53K decks
55%synergy
Angelsong
50%inclusion2.28K decks4.53K decks
49%synergy
Starstorm
43%inclusion1.94K decks4.53K decks
42%synergy
Miscalculation
40%inclusion1.81K decks4.53K decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion1.64K decks4.53K decks
-31%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
31%inclusion1.39K decks4.53K decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
28%inclusion1.27K decks4.53K decks
27%synergy
Shredded Sails
28%inclusion1.25K decks4.53K decks
27%synergy
Rebuild
22%inclusion1.01K decks4.53K decks
22%synergy
Gallant Strike
22%inclusion812 decks3.76K decks
21%synergy
Mage's Guile
21%inclusion958 decks4.53K decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion931 decks4.53K decks
-28%synergy
Censor
20%inclusion889 decks4.53K decks
19%synergy
Choking Tethers
16%inclusion732 decks4.53K decks
16%synergy
Deem Worthy
14%inclusion623 decks4.53K decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion595 decks4.53K decks
-22%synergy
Gilded Light
13%inclusion567 decks4.53K decks
12%synergy
Rescind
12%inclusion536 decks4.53K decks
12%synergy
Clear
12%inclusion526 decks4.53K decks
11%synergy
Skycrash
10%inclusion384 decks3.76K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.5%inclusion387 decks4.53K decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.4%inclusion382 decks4.53K decks
-11%synergy
Wipe Clean
7.9%inclusion359 decks4.53K decks
8%synergy
Fuel the Flames
7.2%inclusion271 decks3.78K decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
7.1%inclusion324 decks4.53K decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion319 decks4.53K decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
7.0%inclusion317 decks4.53K decks
-13%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.3%inclusion285 decks4.53K decks
-16%synergy
Boros Charm
5.6%inclusion253 decks4.53K decks
-15%synergy
Mental Journey
5.5%inclusion251 decks4.53K decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.4%inclusion246 decks4.53K decks
-13%synergy
Renewed Faith
5.3%inclusion241 decks4.53K decks
5%synergy
Don't Blink
5.1%inclusion231 decks4.53K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Justice
61%inclusion2.77K decks4.53K decks
60%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
54%inclusion2.45K decks4.53K decks
53%synergy
Slice and Dice
43%inclusion1.96K decks4.53K decks
42%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
36%inclusion1.34K decks3.78K decks
35%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion1.12K decks4.53K decks
16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
23%inclusion1.03K decks4.53K decks
20%synergy
Sweltering Suns
22%inclusion1K decks4.53K decks
22%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
21%inclusion942 decks4.53K decks
16%synergy
Migratory Route
19%inclusion850 decks4.53K decks
18%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
16%inclusion709 decks4.53K decks
12%synergy
Sacred Excavation
15%inclusion702 decks4.53K decks
15%synergy
Step Through
14%inclusion649 decks4.53K decks
13%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
13%inclusion585 decks4.53K decks
12%synergy
Trade the Helm
10%inclusion365 decks3.79K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion411 decks4.53K decks
-14%synergy
Descend upon the Sinful
8.9%inclusion404 decks4.53K decks
9%synergy
Go for Blood
8.0%inclusion364 decks4.53K decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.6%inclusion299 decks4.53K decks
-2%synergy
Fractured Sanity
6.2%inclusion282 decks4.53K decks
6%synergy
Violent Impact
6.1%inclusion278 decks4.53K decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
56%inclusion2.10K decks3.78K decks
54%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
33%inclusion1.51K decks4.53K decks
31%synergy
Bag of Holding
17%inclusion787 decks4.53K decks
17%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
17%inclusion751 decks4.53K decks
15%synergy
Currency Converter
14%inclusion642 decks4.53K decks
14%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion370 decks3.81K decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.1%inclusion369 decks4.53K decks
-16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion331 decks4.53K decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.6%inclusion301 decks4.53K decks
-18%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
6.0%inclusion270 decks4.53K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Cast Out
65%inclusion2.93K decks4.53K decks
63%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
57%inclusion2.58K decks4.53K decks
53%synergy
Drake Haven
54%inclusion2.46K decks4.53K decks
53%synergy
Astral Slide
54%inclusion2.45K decks4.53K decks
53%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
52%inclusion2.34K decks4.53K decks
51%synergy
Decree of Silence
42%inclusion1.90K decks4.53K decks
41%synergy
Lightning Rift
38%inclusion1.72K decks4.53K decks
37%synergy
Shark Typhoon
35%inclusion1.58K decks4.53K decks
31%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
31%inclusion1.42K decks4.53K decks
31%synergy
Improbable Alliance
28%inclusion1.26K decks4.53K decks
27%synergy
Escape Protocol
21%inclusion947 decks4.53K decks
21%synergy
Impact Tremors
15%inclusion698 decks4.53K decks
4%synergy
Divine Visitation
12%inclusion526 decks4.53K decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion495 decks4.53K decks
5%synergy
Cool but Rude
11%inclusion154 decks1.43K decks
10%synergy
Lay Claim
10%inclusion468 decks4.53K decks
10%synergy
Spirit Cairn
10%inclusion446 decks4.53K decks
10%synergy
Warleader's Call
9.5%inclusion430 decks4.53K decks
2%synergy
Intangible Virtue
8.8%inclusion400 decks4.53K decks
6%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.3%inclusion369 decks4.46K decks
4%synergy
Footfall Crater
8.0%inclusion362 decks4.53K decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
7.9%inclusion356 decks4.53K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.8%inclusion355 decks4.53K decks
-4%synergy
Wizard Class
7.5%inclusion341 decks4.53K decks
6%synergy
Flame Blitz
7.3%inclusion329 decks4.53K decks
7%synergy
Hoofprints of the Stag
7.2%inclusion326 decks4.53K decks
7%synergy
Poetic Ingenuity
5.9%inclusion266 decks4.53K decks
6%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
5.2%inclusion235 decks4.53K decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Leader
5.2%inclusion235 decks4.53K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
15%inclusion685 decks4.53K decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
7.7%inclusion350 decks4.53K decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Flamecaller
6.5%inclusion293 decks4.53K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the Mindful
77%inclusion3.49K decks4.53K decks
76%synergy
Desert of the True
76%inclusion3.44K decks4.53K decks
74%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
76%inclusion3.44K decks4.53K decks
74%synergy
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion2.83K decks4.53K decks
29%synergy
Blasted Landscape
45%inclusion2.05K decks4.53K decks
44%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion601 decks4.53K decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion570 decks4.53K decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.0%inclusion362 decks4.53K decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.4%inclusion337 decks4.53K decks
6%synergy
Hostile Desert
5.8%inclusion263 decks4.53K decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion3.92K decks4.53K decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion3.92K decks4.53K decks
-2%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
78%inclusion3.54K decks4.53K decks
75%synergy
Azorius Signet
53%inclusion2.39K decks4.53K decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion2.34K decks4.53K decks
21%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion2.10K decks4.53K decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion1.56K decks4.53K decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion1.44K decks4.53K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
30%inclusion1.36K decks4.53K decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion1.32K decks4.53K decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion1.20K decks4.53K decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion856 decks4.53K decks
-13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion496 decks4.53K decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion448 decks4.53K decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion231 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion293 decks4.53K decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion4.39K decks4.53K decks
1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion4.37K decks4.53K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion4.32K decks4.53K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion4.10K decks4.53K decks
-2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
87%inclusion3.94K decks4.53K decks
73%synergy
Ash Barrens
68%inclusion3.08K decks4.53K decks
61%synergy
Raugrin Triome
61%inclusion2.77K decks4.53K decks
25%synergy
Perilous Landscape
56%inclusion2.55K decks4.53K decks
38%synergy
Mystic Monastery
56%inclusion2.55K decks4.53K decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion2.50K decks4.53K decks
-6%synergy
Glittering Massif
49%inclusion1.26K decks2.56K decks
42%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion1.99K decks4.53K decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion1.88K decks4.53K decks
3%synergy
Coastal Peak
41%inclusion363 decks879 decks
39%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
37%inclusion1.69K decks4.53K decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
37%inclusion1.66K decks4.53K decks
25%synergy
Steam Vents
36%inclusion1.62K decks4.53K decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
36%inclusion1.61K decks4.53K decks
24%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion1.52K decks4.53K decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion1.48K decks4.53K decks
24%synergy
Night Market
31%inclusion1.18K decks3.81K decks
30%synergy
Capital City
29%inclusion843 decks2.91K decks
28%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
25%inclusion1.12K decks4.53K decks
2%synergy
Training Center
24%inclusion1.07K decks4.53K decks
-7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
23%inclusion1.05K decks4.53K decks
-30%synergy
Sea of Clouds
23%inclusion1.03K decks4.53K decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
22%inclusion1.01K decks4.53K decks
-33%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion994 decks4.53K decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
21%inclusion955 decks4.53K decks
-22%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion944 decks4.53K decks
-9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
21%inclusion941 decks4.53K decks
-32%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion895 decks4.53K decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion877 decks4.53K decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion808 decks4.53K decks
-20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion791 decks4.53K decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion654 decks4.53K decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion604 decks4.53K decks
-10%synergy
Sundown Pass
11%inclusion489 decks4.53K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
9.0%inclusion410 decks4.53K decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
9.0%inclusion407 decks4.53K decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
8.2%inclusion373 decks4.53K decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.1%inclusion365 decks4.53K decks
-19%synergy
Volcanic Island
7.9%inclusion356 decks4.53K decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
7.6%inclusion343 decks4.53K decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
7.5%inclusion342 decks4.53K decks
-4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
7.3%inclusion333 decks4.53K decks
-18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion319 decks4.53K decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
6.6%inclusion299 decks4.53K decks
1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
6.4%inclusion288 decks4.53K decks
-18%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
5.9%inclusion269 decks4.53K decks
1%synergy