Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander) - Optimized

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fall to Earth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reed Richards, Smartest Man
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Cave
95%inclusion107 decks113 decks
92%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
93%inclusion105 decks113 decks
91%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
95%inclusion107 decks113 decks
91%synergy
Drifting Meadow
91%inclusion103 decks113 decks
89%synergy
Remote Isle
91%inclusion103 decks113 decks
89%synergy
Secluded Steppe
93%inclusion105 decks113 decks
89%synergy
Astral Drift
90%inclusion102 decks113 decks
89%synergy
Smoldering Crater
87%inclusion98 decks113 decks
85%synergy
Neutralize
80%inclusion90 decks113 decks
78%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
79%inclusion89 decks113 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Dismantling Wave
81%inclusion91 decks113 decks
76%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
75%inclusion85 decks113 decks
70%synergy
Fluctuator
74%inclusion84 decks113 decks
73%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
73%inclusion83 decks113 decks
72%synergy
Decree of Silence
73%inclusion82 decks113 decks
72%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
72%inclusion81 decks113 decks
70%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
68%inclusion77 decks113 decks
67%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
67%inclusion76 decks113 decks
66%synergy
New Perspectives
67%inclusion76 decks113 decks
66%synergy
Complicate
66%inclusion75 decks113 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion62 decks113 decks
40%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion55 decks113 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion52 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion48 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Drannith Stinger
65%inclusion74 decks113 decks
64%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
62%inclusion70 decks113 decks
60%synergy
The Locust God
53%inclusion60 decks113 decks
47%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
50%inclusion57 decks113 decks
48%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
49%inclusion55 decks113 decks
47%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
46%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
40%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
41%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
38%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
38%inclusion43 decks113 decks
37%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
34%inclusion38 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Flourishing Fox
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Containment Construct
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Homunculus Horde
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Drannith Healer
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Rooting Moloch
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Marauding Mako
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Eternal Dragon
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Drownyard Lurker
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Jo Grant
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Timeless Dragon
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Splendor Mare
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
6%synergy
The Council of Four
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Chasm Skulker
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Forsake the Worldly
60%inclusion68 decks113 decks
59%synergy
Countervailing Winds
58%inclusion66 decks113 decks
57%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
51%inclusion58 decks113 decks
50%synergy
Miscalculation
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
46%synergy
Angelsong
46%inclusion52 decks113 decks
45%synergy
Starstorm
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
-23%synergy
Zenith Flare
43%inclusion49 decks113 decks
42%synergy
Rebuild
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Shredded Sails
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
-26%synergy
Mage's Guile
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Gallant Strike
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Deem Worthy
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
-20%synergy
Rescind
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Censor
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Choking Tethers
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Clear
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Fuel the Flames
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Wipe Clean
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Light
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-12%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-16%synergy
Frantic Search
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Boros Charm
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-16%synergy
Don't Blink
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Long-Term Plans
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Decree of Justice
65%inclusion73 decks113 decks
64%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
59%inclusion67 decks113 decks
59%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
46%inclusion52 decks113 decks
45%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Slice and Dice
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
40%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Lórien Revealed
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Sweltering Suns
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Step Through
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-12%synergy
Migratory Route
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Excavation
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Trade the Helm
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Descend upon the Sinful
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Go for Blood
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
61%inclusion68 decks112 decks
59%synergy
Abandoned Sarcophagus
55%inclusion62 decks113 decks
54%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
39%synergy
Bag of Holding
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Currency Converter
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-16%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Cast Out
63%inclusion71 decks113 decks
62%synergy
Ominous Seas
61%inclusion69 decks113 decks
59%synergy
Astral Slide
57%inclusion64 decks113 decks
56%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
46%inclusion52 decks113 decks
42%synergy
Shark Typhoon
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
33%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Drake Haven
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Escape Protocol
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Curiosity
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Rift
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Impact Tremors
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Improbable Alliance
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Divine Visitation
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Solemnity
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Flame Blitz
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Lay Claim
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Warleader's Call
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Cool but Rude
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Ophidian Eye
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the Mindful
78%inclusion88 decks113 decks
76%synergy
Desert of the True
74%inclusion84 decks113 decks
73%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
74%inclusion84 decks113 decks
73%synergy
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion67 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Blasted Landscape
43%inclusion49 decks113 decks
43%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion108 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion101 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
76%inclusion86 decks113 decks
73%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion56 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion107 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
92%inclusion104 decks113 decks
79%synergy
Island
92%inclusion104 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion103 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion101 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Raugrin Triome
86%inclusion97 decks113 decks
50%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
65%inclusion74 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion71 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Sacred Foundry
60%inclusion68 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Ash Barrens
53%inclusion60 decks113 decks
46%synergy
Perilous Landscape
52%inclusion59 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Glittering Massif
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion52 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion51 decks113 decks
-17%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Coastal Peak
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion43 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Monastery
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
-21%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion38 decks113 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Night Market
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
-28%synergy
Boros Garrison
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Capital City
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
-32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
-32%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Plateau
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
-26%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
-9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-25%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-17%synergy
Fiery Islet
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-17%synergy
Mystic Gate
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-5%synergy