Gavi, Nest Warden (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
100%synergy
Red Ghost, Intangible Genius
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
King T'Challa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Forgotten Cave
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
86%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
85%synergy
Astral Drift
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
84%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
84%synergy
Secluded Steppe
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
82%synergy
Smoldering Crater
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Drifting Meadow
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Monument to Endurance
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Remote Isle
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Teferi's Ageless Insight
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
72%synergy
Dismantling Wave
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Fluctuator
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Neutralize
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Complicate
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Countervailing Winds
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Ominous Seas
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Drannith Stinger
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Flourishing Fox
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
40%synergy
The Locust God
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Drannith Healer
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Rooting Moloch
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Eternal Dragon
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Homunculus Horde
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Containment Construct
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Timeless Dragon
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Rampaging War Mammoth
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Marauding Mako
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Spellpyre Phoenix
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Splendor Mare
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Ruin Grinder
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Eagles of the North
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Mulldrifter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Chasm Skulker
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Practiced Scrollsmith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Harmonized Trio
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Oliphaunt
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Angelsong
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Miscalculation
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Starstorm
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Zenith Flare
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Shredded Sails
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Rebuild
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Censor
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Clear
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Gallant Strike
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Choking Tethers
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Rescind
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Mage's Guile
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-31%synergy
Deem Worthy
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Skycrash
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Mental Journey
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Wipe Clean
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Fuel the Flames
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Silence
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Light
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Djeru's Renunciation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Trip Up
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Spell Snip
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Pursue Glory
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Startling Development
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Akroma's Vengeance
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Decree of Justice
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Lórien Revealed
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Slice and Dice
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Sweltering Suns
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Step Through
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Trade the Helm
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Seminar
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Go for Blood
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Excavation
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Migratory Route
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Fractured Sanity
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Decree of Annihilation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Limits of Solidarity
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Winnowing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Past in Flames
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Compelling Argument
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Reconstruct History
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Violent Impact
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Abandoned Sarcophagus
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Currency Converter
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Bag of Holding
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Astral Slide
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
71%synergy
New Perspectives
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Cast Out
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Decree of Silence
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Drake Haven
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Crystalline Resonance
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Shark Typhoon
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Rift
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Improbable Alliance
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Flame Blitz
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Unpredictable Cyclone
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Lay Claim
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Escape Protocol
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Divine Visitation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Warleader's Call
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Footfall Crater
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Ophidian Eye
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Desert of the True
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Blasted Landscape
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Tolaria West
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
72%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
89%synergy
Tundra
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Island
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Plateau
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
80%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
75%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Arid Mesa
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Ash Barrens
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Perilous Landscape
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Coastal Peak
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Glittering Massif
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-30%synergy
Capital City
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Night Market
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-22%synergy
Mystic Monastery
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-39%synergy
Glacial Fortress
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-38%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-36%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-29%synergy
Boros Garrison
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-41%synergy
Deserted Beach
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-26%synergy
Fiery Islet
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-30%synergy
Sundown Pass
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-11%synergy