Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander) - Discard

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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Daughter of the Deep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Red Ghost, Intangible Genius
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Cave
92%inclusion119 decks130 decks
89%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
93%inclusion121 decks130 decks
89%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
87%inclusion113 decks130 decks
85%synergy
Secluded Steppe
88%inclusion115 decks130 decks
85%synergy
Drifting Meadow
85%inclusion111 decks130 decks
84%synergy
Smoldering Crater
85%inclusion110 decks130 decks
83%synergy
Remote Isle
84%inclusion109 decks130 decks
82%synergy
Astral Drift
82%inclusion107 decks130 decks
81%synergy
Neutralize
82%inclusion106 decks130 decks
80%synergy
Fluctuator
80%inclusion104 decks130 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Valiant Rescuer
79%inclusion103 decks130 decks
78%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
78%inclusion102 decks130 decks
77%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
78%inclusion101 decks130 decks
76%synergy
Dismantling Wave
76%inclusion99 decks130 decks
72%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
75%inclusion97 decks130 decks
73%synergy
New Perspectives
74%inclusion96 decks130 decks
73%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
71%inclusion92 decks130 decks
70%synergy
Drannith Stinger
68%inclusion88 decks130 decks
66%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Ominous Seas
66%inclusion86 decks130 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Herald of the Forgotten
65%inclusion85 decks130 decks
64%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
64%inclusion83 decks130 decks
62%synergy
The Locust God
63%inclusion82 decks130 decks
57%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
62%inclusion80 decks130 decks
61%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
59%inclusion77 decks130 decks
58%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
58%inclusion75 decks130 decks
56%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
55%inclusion71 decks130 decks
54%synergy
Rooting Moloch
47%inclusion61 decks130 decks
46%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
41%synergy
Containment Construct
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
43%synergy
Flourishing Fox
42%inclusion55 decks130 decks
41%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
39%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
39%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
38%inclusion49 decks130 decks
37%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Drannith Healer
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Marauding Mako
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
31%synergy
Homunculus Horde
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Eternal Dragon
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Savai Thundermane
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Akim, the Soaring Wind
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Timeless Dragon
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Jo Grant
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Oliphaunt
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Isperia, Supreme Judge
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Splendor Mare
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
7%synergy
The Council of Four
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Forager
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Portal Mage
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Eagles of the North
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Zenith Flare
59%inclusion77 decks130 decks
58%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
55%inclusion72 decks130 decks
54%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
52%synergy
Countervailing Winds
47%inclusion61 decks130 decks
46%synergy
Complicate
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
43%synergy
Angelsong
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
39%synergy
Miscalculation
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Starstorm
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
-41%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Shredded Sails
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Mage's Guile
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Gallant Strike
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
-32%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-0%synergy
Censor
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Deem Worthy
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Rebuild
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Choking Tethers
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
-25%synergy
Rescind
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Skycrash
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Charm
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Fuel the Flames
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Don't Blink
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Mental Journey
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Clear
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Justice
58%inclusion76 decks130 decks
57%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
54%inclusion70 decks130 decks
53%synergy
Slice and Dice
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
48%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Windfall
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Lórien Revealed
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Migratory Route
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Sweltering Suns
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Step Through
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Descend upon the Sinful
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Excavation
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-15%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Go for Blood
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Bag of Holding
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Currency Converter
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-18%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Teferi's Ageless Insight
62%inclusion81 decks130 decks
57%synergy
Cast Out
62%inclusion81 decks130 decks
61%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
62%inclusion80 decks130 decks
58%synergy
Drake Haven
62%inclusion80 decks130 decks
61%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
56%inclusion73 decks130 decks
55%synergy
Astral Slide
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Rift
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
40%synergy
Shark Typhoon
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Decree of Silence
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Improbable Alliance
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Spirit Cairn
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Escape Protocol
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Hoofprints of the Stag
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Cool but Rude
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Lay Claim
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Shiny Impetus
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Poetic Ingenuity
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-15%synergy
Flame Blitz
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Thought Reflection
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Warleader's Call
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-0%synergy
Psychic Impetus
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Footfall Crater
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Intangible Virtue
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Wild Research
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Martial Impetus
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Chandra, Flamecaller
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the Mindful
79%inclusion103 decks130 decks
78%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
78%inclusion102 decks130 decks
77%synergy
Desert of the True
75%inclusion97 decks130 decks
73%synergy
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion80 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Blasted Landscape
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Hostile Desert
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion113 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion110 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
74%inclusion96 decks130 decks
71%synergy
Azorius Signet
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion68 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
-19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion125 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion124 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion122 decks130 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion119 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
88%inclusion115 decks130 decks
75%synergy
Ash Barrens
72%inclusion94 decks130 decks
66%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion77 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
59%inclusion77 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
52%inclusion68 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Perilous Landscape
52%inclusion68 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Glittering Massif
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
45%synergy
Raugrin Triome
51%inclusion66 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Coastal Peak
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
45%synergy
Azorius Chancery
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Boros Garrison
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Night Market
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
-14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Steam Vents
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
-15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
-17%synergy
Capital City
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Sacred Foundry
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
-18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
-16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
-33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Spectator Seating
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
-38%synergy
Training Center
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
-13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
-36%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
-15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
-16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
-17%synergy
Sundown Pass
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-17%synergy
Deserted Beach
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-17%synergy
Plateau
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-2%synergy