Jared Carthalion (Commander) - Upgraded

Cas Hinds
Jun 8, 2026
Looking Back at EDHREC Writers' First Precons
EDHREC's team of writers reminisce about the anniversary of one of Magic's most important products.
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Fight for the Throne
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Crystal, Inhuman Princess
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Cloak and Dagger, Entwined
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3%synergy
Baxter Building
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Super Speed
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3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Iridian Maelstrom
60%inclusion227 decks381 decks
58%synergy
Knight of New Alara
60%inclusion227 decks381 decks
58%synergy
Maelstrom Archangel
59%inclusion224 decks381 decks
55%synergy
Two-Headed Hellkite
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54%synergy
Fallaji Wayfarer
53%inclusion202 decks381 decks
51%synergy
Jenson Carthalion, Druid Exile
53%inclusion202 decks381 decks
51%synergy
Mana Cannons
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50%synergy
Chromanticore
52%inclusion199 decks381 decks
50%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
68%inclusion259 decks381 decks
48%synergy
Unite the Coalition
50%inclusion191 decks381 decks
48%synergy
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Farseek
65%inclusion248 decks381 decks
23%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
55%inclusion208 decks381 decks
41%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion192 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Maelstrom Nexus
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42%synergy
Rienne, Angel of Rebirth
47%inclusion179 decks381 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion165 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Scion of Draco
43%inclusion165 decks381 decks
39%synergy
O-Kagachi, Vengeful Kami
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41%synergy
General Ferrous Rokiric
42%inclusion160 decks381 decks
39%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion154 decks381 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Coalition Victory
25%inclusion96 decks381 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion43 decks381 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion39 decks381 decks
-4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion37 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.2%inclusion35 decks381 decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.1%inclusion31 decks381 decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
-12%synergy
Farewell
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bloom Tender
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21%synergy
Omnath, Locus of All
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36%synergy
Ramos, Dragon Engine
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30%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
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32%synergy
Baleful Strix
34%inclusion130 decks381 decks
32%synergy
Aragorn, the Uniter
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28%synergy
Primeval Spawn
31%inclusion118 decks381 decks
29%synergy
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
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25%synergy
Birds of Paradise
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2%synergy
Tiller Engine
24%inclusion91 decks381 decks
23%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
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20%synergy
Garth One-Eye
22%inclusion84 decks381 decks
21%synergy
Glint-Eye Nephilim
22%inclusion82 decks381 decks
21%synergy
Coiling Oracle
21%inclusion80 decks381 decks
19%synergy
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
21%inclusion79 decks381 decks
20%synergy
Nethroi, Apex of Death
20%inclusion78 decks381 decks
19%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
20%inclusion78 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Jodah, the Unifier
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15%synergy
Fusion Elemental
18%inclusion67 decks381 decks
17%synergy
Progenitus
17%inclusion63 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion61 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
16%inclusion61 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Aurora Awakener
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Spark Double
16%inclusion60 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
14%inclusion55 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Carth the Lion
14%inclusion54 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Hero of Precinct One
14%inclusion53 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Archelos, Lagoon Mystic
14%inclusion53 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Jegantha, the Wellspring
14%inclusion53 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Child of Alara
14%inclusion52 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
14%inclusion52 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder
13%inclusion51 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Illuna, Apex of Wishes
13%inclusion50 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Moonveil Regent
13%inclusion50 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Deepglow Skate
13%inclusion50 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Transguild Courier
13%inclusion49 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Maelstrom Wanderer
13%inclusion48 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Leori, Sparktouched Hunter
13%inclusion48 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Jodah, Archmage Eternal
11%inclusion43 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Selvala, Explorer Returned
11%inclusion41 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Yore-Tiller Nephilim
10%inclusion40 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Wildgrowth Archaic
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Cromat
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9%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
9.2%inclusion35 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Flux Channeler
8.9%inclusion34 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
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-3%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
-4%synergy
Zaxara, the Exemplary
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Atla Palani, Nest Tender
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
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28%synergy
Terminate
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30%synergy
Sultai Charm
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30%synergy
Abzan Charm
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28%synergy
Beast Within
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16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
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-12%synergy
Naya Charm
24%inclusion92 decks381 decks
23%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
16%inclusion62 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Void Rend
15%inclusion58 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
15%inclusion57 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Reclamation
14%inclusion54 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion51 decks381 decks
-9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion44 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Boros Charm
10%inclusion40 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
9.4%inclusion36 decks381 decks
-14%synergy
Mutational Advantage
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Despark
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3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
6.3%inclusion24 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Planar Genesis
6.3%inclusion24 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Echoing Truth
6.0%inclusion23 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Negate
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
-3%synergy
Brokers Charm
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Merciless Eviction
34%inclusion128 decks381 decks
32%synergy
Nature's Lore
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5%synergy
Bring to Light
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24%synergy
Painful Truths
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23%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion87 decks381 decks
0%synergy
Conflux
20%inclusion77 decks381 decks
18%synergy
Explore
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14%synergy
Duneblast
19%inclusion73 decks381 decks
18%synergy
Migration Path
17%inclusion64 decks381 decks
15%synergy
Lavalanche
17%inclusion63 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
15%inclusion59 decks381 decks
-4%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
14%inclusion53 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
13%inclusion51 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Together as One
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
12%inclusion46 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion42 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Last Stand
8.9%inclusion34 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
8.9%inclusion34 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
8.9%inclusion34 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.4%inclusion32 decks381 decks
-5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.9%inclusion30 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
6.8%inclusion26 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Deploy the Gatewatch
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
5.8%inclusion22 decks381 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Flames
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Spectacle
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Infinite Guideline Station
36%inclusion100 decks278 decks
34%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
18%inclusion69 decks381 decks
18%synergy
Door to Nothingness
15%inclusion59 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
15%inclusion56 decks381 decks
13%synergy
The Chain Veil
14%inclusion52 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Dragon Arch
11%inclusion42 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
9.4%inclusion36 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Legacy Weapon
8.7%inclusion33 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Fist of Suns
6.8%inclusion26 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Jodah's Codex
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Oath of Teferi
31%inclusion119 decks381 decks
29%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
29%inclusion109 decks381 decks
27%synergy
The Kami War
28%inclusion108 decks381 decks
24%synergy
Doubling Season
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18%synergy
Spirit of Resistance
19%inclusion74 decks381 decks
19%synergy
Widespread Thieving
18%inclusion70 decks381 decks
17%synergy
Case of the Shattered Pact
16%inclusion61 decks381 decks
15%synergy
Abundant Growth
12%inclusion44 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Oath of Gideon
10%inclusion38 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Binding
10%inclusion37 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Omen
10%inclusion37 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Oath of Nissa
10%inclusion37 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Oath of Ajani
8.9%inclusion34 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Talent
7.9%inclusion30 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.6%inclusion29 decks381 decks
-0%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
-2%synergy
Rowan's Talent
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
6.3%inclusion24 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Spelunking
6.0%inclusion23 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
5.8%inclusion22 decks380 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.8%inclusion22 decks381 decks
-5%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Alara
23%inclusion88 decks381 decks
22%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
22%inclusion85 decks381 decks
19%synergy
Commodore Guff
18%inclusion68 decks381 decks
17%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
16%inclusion60 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
14%inclusion54 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
14%inclusion54 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
12%inclusion45 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion42 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
11%inclusion42 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
11%inclusion42 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Legacy of Fire
10%inclusion39 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
9.2%inclusion35 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
8.7%inclusion33 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Vronos, Masked Inquisitor
8.7%inclusion33 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Ajani Steadfast
8.4%inclusion32 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Kasmina, Enigma Sage
8.1%inclusion31 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.1%inclusion31 decks381 decks
5%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
7.9%inclusion30 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Sarkhan the Masterless
7.9%inclusion30 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
7.9%inclusion30 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.6%inclusion29 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
7.3%inclusion28 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Ajani Unyielding
7.3%inclusion28 decks381 decks
7%synergy
The Wanderer
7.3%inclusion28 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.1%inclusion25 decks350 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
6.8%inclusion26 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
6.8%inclusion26 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Ajani, Sleeper Agent
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
6.3%inclusion24 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
6.3%inclusion24 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
6.0%inclusion23 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
6.0%inclusion23 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Vraska, Relic Seeker
5.8%inclusion22 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Ral Zarek
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cascading Cataracts
38%inclusion145 decks381 decks
23%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion66 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
15%inclusion57 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion54 decks381 decks
-11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion40 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
8.7%inclusion33 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion316 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
55%inclusion210 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
54%inclusion207 decks381 decks
-25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
51%inclusion196 decks381 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion122 decks381 decks
17%synergy
Timeless Lotus
26%inclusion100 decks381 decks
15%synergy
Obsidian Obelisk
24%inclusion92 decks381 decks
23%synergy
Tome of the Guildpact
22%inclusion85 decks381 decks
20%synergy
Coalition Relic
22%inclusion84 decks381 decks
21%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
15%inclusion59 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Cornucopia
14%inclusion55 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
-1%synergy
Gatewatch Beacon
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion368 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion350 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion346 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Island
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10%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion339 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
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11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion273 decks381 decks
8%synergy
The World Tree
40%inclusion152 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Ketria Triome
39%inclusion149 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
38%inclusion144 decks381 decks
19%synergy
Cinder Glade
37%inclusion140 decks381 decks
25%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
36%inclusion139 decks381 decks
18%synergy
Zagoth Triome
36%inclusion137 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Canopy Vista
36%inclusion136 decks381 decks
26%synergy
Indatha Triome
35%inclusion134 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion130 decks381 decks
26%synergy
Stomping Ground
33%inclusion127 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
33%inclusion127 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Breeding Pool
33%inclusion126 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion126 decks381 decks
25%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion126 decks381 decks
24%synergy
Jungle Shrine
32%inclusion122 decks381 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion120 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
31%inclusion119 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Temple Garden
31%inclusion119 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
31%inclusion118 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Opulent Palace
31%inclusion118 decks381 decks
15%synergy
Seaside Citadel
31%inclusion117 decks381 decks
15%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
30%inclusion115 decks381 decks
15%synergy
Raugrin Triome
30%inclusion115 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Nomad Outpost
30%inclusion114 decks381 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion114 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Quarry
30%inclusion114 decks381 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Monastery
30%inclusion114 decks381 decks
17%synergy
Savage Lands
29%inclusion111 decks381 decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
29%inclusion109 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
28%inclusion108 decks381 decks
18%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
28%inclusion107 decks381 decks
18%synergy
Raffine's Tower
28%inclusion106 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion105 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion104 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Savai Triome
27%inclusion103 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
27%inclusion103 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
27%inclusion103 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion99 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion98 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion97 decks381 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
25%inclusion97 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion96 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion96 decks381 decks
1%synergy