Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls (Commander) - Core

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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Hawkeye, Young Avenger
4.5%inclusion8 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Dark Fortress
3.8%inclusion8 decks209 decks
-2%synergy
The Frightful Four
1.9%inclusion3 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Daredevil, Fearless Fighter
1.7%inclusion3 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Molecule Man
1.2%inclusion2 decks162 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mogis, God of Slaughter
93%inclusion3.55K decks3.81K decks
82%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
93%inclusion3.55K decks3.81K decks
81%synergy
Blood Seeker
88%inclusion3.37K decks3.81K decks
80%synergy
Fate Unraveler
89%inclusion3.38K decks3.81K decks
80%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
86%inclusion3.23K decks3.77K decks
75%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
80%inclusion3.05K decks3.81K decks
74%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
81%inclusion3.10K decks3.81K decks
74%synergy
Witch's Clinic
80%inclusion3.03K decks3.81K decks
72%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
79%inclusion3.02K decks3.81K decks
70%synergy
Shivan Gorge
78%inclusion2.97K decks3.81K decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Rakdos Charm
89%inclusion3.38K decks3.81K decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
87%inclusion3.31K decks3.81K decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion3.17K decks3.81K decks
48%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
81%inclusion3.09K decks3.81K decks
63%synergy
Chaos Warp
79%inclusion3.02K decks3.81K decks
32%synergy
Bedevil
78%inclusion2.99K decks3.81K decks
44%synergy
The Lord of Pain
77%inclusion2.89K decks3.77K decks
67%synergy
Feed the Swarm
75%inclusion2.86K decks3.81K decks
34%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
73%inclusion2.77K decks3.77K decks
67%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
71%inclusion2.72K decks3.81K decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion404 decks3.81K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Blood Artist
71%inclusion2.69K decks3.81K decks
52%synergy
Harsh Mentor
70%inclusion2.67K decks3.81K decks
63%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
70%inclusion2.65K decks3.81K decks
59%synergy
Massacre Wurm
67%inclusion2.55K decks3.81K decks
59%synergy
Brash Taunter
62%inclusion2.36K decks3.81K decks
52%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
62%inclusion2.34K decks3.81K decks
51%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
58%inclusion2.19K decks3.81K decks
49%synergy
Mayhem Devil
55%inclusion2.09K decks3.81K decks
31%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
51%inclusion1.93K decks3.81K decks
45%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
48%inclusion1.83K decks3.81K decks
29%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
45%inclusion1.71K decks3.81K decks
33%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
44%inclusion1.69K decks3.81K decks
38%synergy
Rug of Smothering
44%inclusion1.67K decks3.81K decks
39%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
41%inclusion1.57K decks3.81K decks
26%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
40%inclusion1.27K decks3.18K decks
31%synergy
Star Athlete
40%inclusion1.50K decks3.77K decks
36%synergy
Massacre Girl
38%inclusion1.44K decks3.81K decks
34%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
34%inclusion1.30K decks3.81K decks
30%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
32%inclusion1.24K decks3.81K decks
23%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
30%inclusion1.16K decks3.81K decks
24%synergy
Tectonic Giant
28%inclusion1.08K decks3.81K decks
25%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
28%inclusion307 decks1.11K decks
24%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
28%inclusion1.04K decks3.77K decks
25%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
28%inclusion1.05K decks3.81K decks
23%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
26%inclusion1.01K decks3.81K decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
26%inclusion983 decks3.81K decks
18%synergy
Magebane Lizard
24%inclusion921 decks3.81K decks
20%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
23%inclusion866 decks3.79K decks
21%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
23%inclusion868 decks3.81K decks
14%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
22%inclusion839 decks3.81K decks
18%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
19%inclusion723 decks3.81K decks
14%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
16%inclusion625 decks3.81K decks
14%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
14%inclusion541 decks3.81K decks
13%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
14%inclusion538 decks3.81K decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion119 decks881 decks
0%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion397 decks3.21K decks
7%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion434 decks3.81K decks
6%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
11%inclusion430 decks3.81K decks
7%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
11%inclusion216 decks1.99K decks
7%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
11%inclusion413 decks3.81K decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
10%inclusion395 decks3.79K decks
8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion332 decks3.21K decks
6%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
10%inclusion375 decks3.81K decks
8%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
8.2%inclusion313 decks3.81K decks
7%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.0%inclusion303 decks3.81K decks
7%synergy
Soot Imp
7.9%inclusion301 decks3.81K decks
7%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.6%inclusion289 decks3.81K decks
6%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
7.1%inclusion272 decks3.81K decks
5%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
6.7%inclusion256 decks3.81K decks
1%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.6%inclusion252 decks3.81K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Infernal Grasp
68%inclusion2.58K decks3.81K decks
53%synergy
Suspended Sentence
56%inclusion2.10K decks3.77K decks
52%synergy
Blood Pact
53%inclusion2.03K decks3.81K decks
49%synergy
Withering Torment
34%inclusion1.28K decks3.78K decks
12%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion1.16K decks3.81K decks
-9%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion1.10K decks3.81K decks
-13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
27%inclusion1.04K decks3.79K decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
20%inclusion767 decks3.81K decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion496 decks3.81K decks
-2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion479 decks3.81K decks
-0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion446 decks3.81K decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion431 decks3.81K decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion383 decks3.81K decks
-12%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion367 decks3.81K decks
-12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion362 decks3.81K decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.6%inclusion289 decks3.81K decks
-13%synergy
Return the Favor
7.1%inclusion270 decks3.81K decks
-0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.0%inclusion98 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.6%inclusion251 decks3.81K decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.5%inclusion249 decks3.81K decks
-2%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.3%inclusion239 decks3.81K decks
-1%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
5.3%inclusion202 decks3.81K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
62%inclusion2.35K decks3.81K decks
39%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
52%inclusion1.97K decks3.77K decks
48%synergy
Grab the Prize
46%inclusion1.73K decks3.78K decks
36%synergy
Decree of Pain
45%inclusion1.71K decks3.81K decks
40%synergy
Light Up the Stage
35%inclusion1.33K decks3.81K decks
26%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
23%inclusion882 decks3.81K decks
17%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
20%inclusion750 decks3.81K decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion648 decks3.81K decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion644 decks3.81K decks
-13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion415 decks3.16K decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion405 decks3.81K decks
-9%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion402 decks3.81K decks
-0%synergy
Demonic Counsel
8.8%inclusion336 decks3.81K decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
8.6%inclusion329 decks3.81K decks
-14%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion315 decks3.81K decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.2%inclusion311 decks3.81K decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
6.6%inclusion253 decks3.81K decks
-6%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.5%inclusion211 decks3.81K decks
-22%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
70%inclusion2.65K decks3.81K decks
59%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion1.46K decks3.81K decks
7%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
30%inclusion1.15K decks3.81K decks
27%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
20%inclusion774 decks3.81K decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion413 decks3.81K decks
3%synergy
Barbed Wire
11%inclusion407 decks3.81K decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion395 decks3.81K decks
-1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.1%inclusion345 decks3.81K decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
9.0%inclusion344 decks3.81K decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion323 decks3.81K decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.2%inclusion275 decks3.81K decks
3%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.0%inclusion228 decks3.81K decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
5.5%inclusion208 decks3.81K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Spiteful Visions
71%inclusion2.71K decks3.81K decks
62%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
66%inclusion2.49K decks3.77K decks
61%synergy
Roiling Vortex
65%inclusion2.46K decks3.81K decks
56%synergy
Underworld Dreams
54%inclusion2.05K decks3.81K decks
46%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
38%inclusion1.46K decks3.81K decks
33%synergy
Theater of Horrors
36%inclusion1.36K decks3.81K decks
28%synergy
Painful Quandary
35%inclusion1.33K decks3.81K decks
28%synergy
Manabarbs
34%inclusion1.29K decks3.81K decks
28%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
28%inclusion1.05K decks3.81K decks
26%synergy
Polluted Bonds
27%inclusion1.04K decks3.81K decks
24%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25%inclusion954 decks3.81K decks
20%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
25%inclusion951 decks3.81K decks
18%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
19%inclusion717 decks3.81K decks
16%synergy
Spellshock
18%inclusion673 decks3.81K decks
15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
15%inclusion583 decks3.81K decks
8%synergy
Grievous Wound
14%inclusion523 decks3.79K decks
11%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion511 decks3.78K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion508 decks3.81K decks
-10%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
13%inclusion113 decks876 decks
11%synergy
Wound Reflection
12%inclusion466 decks3.81K decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion434 decks3.81K decks
1%synergy
Pestilence
11%inclusion402 decks3.81K decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion391 decks3.81K decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
10%inclusion385 decks3.81K decks
9%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
10%inclusion376 decks3.79K decks
8%synergy
Hissing Miasma
8.0%inclusion305 decks3.81K decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.8%inclusion298 decks3.81K decks
3%synergy
Pyrohemia
7.8%inclusion297 decks3.81K decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
6.7%inclusion255 decks3.81K decks
3%synergy
Citadel of Pain
6.4%inclusion245 decks3.81K decks
5%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.4%inclusion242 decks3.79K decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.3%inclusion241 decks3.81K decks
-12%synergy
Burning Earth
6.1%inclusion233 decks3.81K decks
5%synergy
Maddening Hex
6.1%inclusion233 decks3.81K decks
5%synergy
Havoc Festival
5.2%inclusion198 decks3.81K decks
2%synergy
City on Fire
5.1%inclusion193 decks3.81K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
37%inclusion1.41K decks3.81K decks
33%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
12%inclusion466 decks3.81K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
58%inclusion2.21K decks3.81K decks
49%synergy
Temple of the False God
42%inclusion1.59K decks3.81K decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion1.10K decks3.81K decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion844 decks3.81K decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion587 decks3.81K decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.4%inclusion280 decks3.81K decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion3.68K decks3.81K decks
15%synergy
Sol Ring
95%inclusion3.63K decks3.81K decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
86%inclusion3.29K decks3.81K decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
86%inclusion3.28K decks3.81K decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
80%inclusion3.05K decks3.81K decks
62%synergy
Fellwar Stone
73%inclusion2.79K decks3.81K decks
40%synergy
Mind Stone
68%inclusion2.58K decks3.81K decks
40%synergy
Séance Board
30%inclusion1.15K decks3.77K decks
27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion213 decks3.81K decks
-10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.1%inclusion195 decks3.81K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion3.80K decks3.81K decks
2%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3.79K decks3.81K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion3.67K decks3.81K decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
92%inclusion3.51K decks3.81K decks
28%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
90%inclusion3.42K decks3.81K decks
26%synergy
Tainted Peak
83%inclusion3.15K decks3.81K decks
40%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
82%inclusion3.13K decks3.81K decks
35%synergy
Graven Cairns
81%inclusion3.09K decks3.81K decks
50%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
79%inclusion3K decks3.81K decks
33%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
74%inclusion2.82K decks3.81K decks
39%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
72%inclusion2.76K decks3.81K decks
52%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion2.68K decks3.81K decks
39%synergy
Temple of Malice
68%inclusion2.59K decks3.81K decks
35%synergy
Canyon Slough
63%inclusion2.40K decks3.81K decks
43%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
53%inclusion2.02K decks3.81K decks
34%synergy
Geothermal Bog
46%inclusion1.77K decks3.81K decks
37%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
46%inclusion1.76K decks3.81K decks
31%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion1.76K decks3.81K decks
25%synergy
Ash Barrens
43%inclusion1.63K decks3.81K decks
36%synergy
Blazemire Verge
36%inclusion1.36K decks3.79K decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
29%inclusion1.10K decks3.81K decks
-18%synergy
Luxury Suite
23%inclusion885 decks3.81K decks
-15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion860 decks3.81K decks
-14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion837 decks3.81K decks
-11%synergy
Mount Doom
18%inclusion674 decks3.81K decks
2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
15%inclusion556 decks3.81K decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion496 decks3.81K decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion495 decks3.81K decks
-18%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion445 decks3.81K decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion431 decks3.81K decks
-1%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
8.5%inclusion324 decks3.81K decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.2%inclusion311 decks3.81K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.4%inclusion243 decks3.81K decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion233 decks3.81K decks
-3%synergy