Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander) - Expensive

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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Red Ghost, Intangible Genius
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Reed Richards, Smartest Man
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
King T'Challa
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Molecule Man
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
The Mind Stone
4.8%inclusion3 decks62 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nimble Obstructionist
83%inclusion375 decks453 decks
81%synergy
Forgotten Cave
81%inclusion367 decks453 decks
79%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
83%inclusion375 decks453 decks
79%synergy
Astral Drift
79%inclusion357 decks453 decks
77%synergy
Secluded Steppe
80%inclusion363 decks453 decks
76%synergy
Remote Isle
77%inclusion348 decks453 decks
75%synergy
Drifting Meadow
75%inclusion341 decks453 decks
74%synergy
Smoldering Crater
74%inclusion336 decks453 decks
73%synergy
Fluctuator
71%inclusion322 decks453 decks
70%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
70%inclusion318 decks453 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Dismantling Wave
72%inclusion327 decks453 decks
68%synergy
Monument to Endurance
66%inclusion253 decks382 decks
65%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
66%inclusion297 decks453 decks
60%synergy
Drannith Stinger
65%inclusion294 decks453 decks
64%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
65%inclusion293 decks453 decks
63%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
63%inclusion287 decks453 decks
62%synergy
Decree of Silence
63%inclusion284 decks453 decks
62%synergy
Neutralize
63%inclusion284 decks453 decks
61%synergy
Ominous Seas
62%inclusion280 decks453 decks
60%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
61%inclusion276 decks453 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion188 decks453 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion187 decks453 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion180 decks453 decks
25%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion161 decks453 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
34%inclusion152 decks453 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion149 decks453 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion116 decks453 decks
18%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion93 decks453 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion68 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion63 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
52%inclusion234 decks453 decks
50%synergy
The Locust God
51%inclusion229 decks453 decks
44%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
43%inclusion163 decks380 decks
42%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
42%inclusion192 decks453 decks
41%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
40%inclusion182 decks453 decks
39%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
40%inclusion179 decks453 decks
38%synergy
Flourishing Fox
38%inclusion171 decks453 decks
37%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
37%inclusion167 decks453 decks
36%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
36%inclusion163 decks453 decks
34%synergy
Homunculus Horde
34%inclusion139 decks414 decks
32%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
32%inclusion146 decks453 decks
31%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
30%inclusion138 decks453 decks
30%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
30%inclusion138 decks453 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion136 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Containment Construct
29%inclusion132 decks453 decks
28%synergy
Drannith Healer
29%inclusion131 decks453 decks
28%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
28%inclusion126 decks453 decks
26%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
27%inclusion122 decks453 decks
26%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
27%inclusion122 decks453 decks
26%synergy
Rooting Moloch
27%inclusion121 decks453 decks
26%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
26%inclusion120 decks453 decks
22%synergy
Marauding Mako
26%inclusion99 decks385 decks
25%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
25%inclusion96 decks380 decks
25%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
25%inclusion111 decks453 decks
21%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
21%inclusion88 decks414 decks
21%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
21%inclusion95 decks453 decks
21%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
21%inclusion93 decks453 decks
20%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
18%inclusion69 decks380 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion81 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
17%inclusion75 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
17%inclusion75 decks453 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion75 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Eternal Dragon
16%inclusion74 decks453 decks
16%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
16%inclusion73 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
15%inclusion58 decks385 decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
15%inclusion68 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14%inclusion62 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Splendor Mare
13%inclusion61 decks453 decks
13%synergy
Timeless Dragon
13%inclusion60 decks453 decks
13%synergy
The Council of Four
13%inclusion58 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
13%inclusion49 decks383 decks
12%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
13%inclusion57 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
13%inclusion57 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Detective of the Month
12%inclusion56 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion55 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Jo Grant
12%inclusion54 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
11%inclusion44 decks385 decks
11%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Chasm Skulker
11%inclusion50 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
10%inclusion47 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Complicate
60%inclusion272 decks453 decks
59%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
59%inclusion269 decks453 decks
58%synergy
Countervailing Winds
53%inclusion239 decks453 decks
52%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
47%inclusion213 decks453 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion210 decks453 decks
-21%synergy
Angelsong
44%inclusion201 decks453 decks
43%synergy
Miscalculation
44%inclusion199 decks453 decks
43%synergy
Starstorm
39%inclusion176 decks453 decks
38%synergy
Zenith Flare
39%inclusion175 decks453 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion124 decks453 decks
-21%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
24%inclusion109 decks453 decks
24%synergy
Rebuild
24%inclusion107 decks453 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion107 decks453 decks
10%synergy
Shredded Sails
24%inclusion107 decks453 decks
23%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
23%inclusion106 decks453 decks
23%synergy
Gallant Strike
21%inclusion79 decks380 decks
20%synergy
Censor
19%inclusion87 decks453 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion82 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Mage's Guile
17%inclusion78 decks453 decks
17%synergy
Deem Worthy
16%inclusion72 decks453 decks
16%synergy
Clear
14%inclusion65 decks453 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion63 decks453 decks
-22%synergy
Choking Tethers
14%inclusion62 decks453 decks
13%synergy
Rescind
13%inclusion61 decks453 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion60 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion53 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion52 decks453 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion50 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion49 decks453 decks
-7%synergy
Gilded Light
10%inclusion44 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Skycrash
8.7%inclusion33 decks380 decks
8%synergy
Wipe Clean
8.6%inclusion39 decks453 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.4%inclusion38 decks453 decks
-10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.9%inclusion36 decks453 decks
-13%synergy
Fuel the Flames
7.6%inclusion29 decks380 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.8%inclusion31 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
6.6%inclusion30 decks453 decks
-13%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.0%inclusion27 decks453 decks
-6%synergy
Frantic Search
5.7%inclusion26 decks453 decks
-10%synergy
Silence
5.7%inclusion26 decks453 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.7%inclusion26 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.5%inclusion25 decks453 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Charm
5.5%inclusion25 decks453 decks
-15%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.5%inclusion25 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.3%inclusion24 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Renewed Faith
5.1%inclusion23 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Akroma's Vengeance
54%inclusion246 decks453 decks
53%synergy
Decree of Justice
52%inclusion236 decks453 decks
51%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
41%inclusion184 decks453 decks
40%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
37%inclusion140 decks380 decks
36%synergy
Slice and Dice
35%inclusion160 decks453 decks
35%synergy
Lórien Revealed
30%inclusion138 decks453 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion123 decks453 decks
18%synergy
Sweltering Suns
22%inclusion101 decks453 decks
22%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
21%inclusion96 decks453 decks
17%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
19%inclusion88 decks453 decks
19%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion86 decks453 decks
16%synergy
Step Through
18%inclusion81 decks453 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion71 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion58 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion55 decks453 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Excavation
11%inclusion50 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Trade the Helm
10%inclusion38 decks383 decks
10%synergy
Fractured Sanity
9.1%inclusion41 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.2%inclusion37 decks453 decks
-5%synergy
Migratory Route
7.9%inclusion36 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Seminar
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion32 decks453 decks
-6%synergy
Gamble
6.8%inclusion31 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Go for Blood
6.4%inclusion29 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.7%inclusion26 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.5%inclusion25 decks453 decks
-7%synergy
Change of Fortune
5.5%inclusion25 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Abandoned Sarcophagus
50%inclusion227 decks453 decks
49%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
42%inclusion191 decks453 decks
40%synergy
Currency Converter
17%inclusion75 decks453 decks
16%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
14%inclusion64 decks453 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion61 decks453 decks
-10%synergy
Bag of Holding
12%inclusion55 decks453 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion44 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
7.6%inclusion29 decks384 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.5%inclusion34 decks453 decks
-17%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
7.1%inclusion32 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
6.6%inclusion30 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
5.1%inclusion23 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
New Perspectives
57%inclusion257 decks453 decks
56%synergy
Cast Out
57%inclusion257 decks453 decks
55%synergy
Astral Slide
55%inclusion249 decks453 decks
54%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
43%inclusion194 decks453 decks
39%synergy
Shark Typhoon
35%inclusion157 decks453 decks
31%synergy
Drake Haven
34%inclusion152 decks453 decks
33%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
33%inclusion149 decks453 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion115 decks453 decks
14%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
24%inclusion110 decks453 decks
24%synergy
Improbable Alliance
23%inclusion104 decks453 decks
22%synergy
Escape Protocol
23%inclusion102 decks453 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Rift
22%inclusion101 decks453 decks
22%synergy
Anointed Procession
21%inclusion95 decks453 decks
15%synergy
Impact Tremors
16%inclusion72 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Warleader's Call
12%inclusion54 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
11%inclusion52 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Lay Claim
11%inclusion50 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion48 decks449 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion45 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Cool but Rude
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.9%inclusion36 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Curiosity
7.5%inclusion34 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.8%inclusion31 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Flame Blitz
6.6%inclusion30 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Footfall Crater
6.6%inclusion30 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.5%inclusion17 decks263 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
6.4%inclusion29 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.5%inclusion25 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Solemnity
5.5%inclusion25 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
20%inclusion91 decks453 decks
17%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
8.6%inclusion39 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the True
60%inclusion271 decks453 decks
58%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
60%inclusion271 decks453 decks
58%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
60%inclusion271 decks453 decks
58%synergy
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion244 decks453 decks
20%synergy
Blasted Landscape
43%inclusion195 decks453 decks
42%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion133 decks453 decks
16%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
25%inclusion114 decks453 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion56 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion44 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.0%inclusion27 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.1%inclusion23 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion403 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion391 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
62%inclusion280 decks453 decks
59%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion213 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion190 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion170 decks453 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion168 decks453 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion149 decks453 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion145 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion128 decks453 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
25%inclusion115 decks453 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion49 decks453 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion46 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion45 decks453 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion45 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.5%inclusion43 decks453 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.3%inclusion23 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.8%inclusion40 decks453 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.9%inclusion36 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion421 decks453 decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Triome
92%inclusion419 decks453 decks
56%synergy
Island
88%inclusion399 decks453 decks
-8%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion391 decks453 decks
-9%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion380 decks453 decks
-10%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion374 decks453 decks
41%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion374 decks453 decks
40%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
82%inclusion370 decks453 decks
68%synergy
Volcanic Island
79%inclusion356 decks453 decks
67%synergy
Sacred Foundry
77%inclusion350 decks453 decks
36%synergy
Tundra
75%inclusion341 decks453 decks
64%synergy
Plateau
75%inclusion340 decks453 decks
64%synergy
Flooded Strand
70%inclusion315 decks453 decks
40%synergy
Arid Mesa
69%inclusion313 decks453 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion313 decks453 decks
42%synergy
Glittering Massif
53%inclusion141 decks265 decks
46%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion235 decks453 decks
22%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion231 decks453 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion212 decks453 decks
18%synergy
Perilous Landscape
44%inclusion201 decks453 decks
26%synergy
Ash Barrens
43%inclusion196 decks453 decks
36%synergy
Coastal Peak
40%inclusion40 decks101 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion159 decks453 decks
-27%synergy
Capital City
30%inclusion90 decks303 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Monastery
25%inclusion113 decks453 decks
-34%synergy
Night Market
24%inclusion94 decks384 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion93 decks453 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion91 decks453 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion89 decks453 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion82 decks453 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion80 decks453 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion80 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion78 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion77 decks453 decks
-37%synergy
Glacial Fortress
17%inclusion75 decks453 decks
-39%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion73 decks453 decks
-26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion73 decks453 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion72 decks453 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
16%inclusion71 decks453 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion69 decks453 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion69 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion66 decks453 decks
-5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
14%inclusion65 decks453 decks
-38%synergy
Prairie Stream
13%inclusion61 decks453 decks
-25%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion60 decks453 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion53 decks453 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion53 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion51 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion51 decks453 decks
3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion48 decks453 decks
3%synergy