Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls (Commander) - Core Burn

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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Dark Fortress
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Hawkeye, Young Avenger
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
My Precious
3.1%inclusion2 decks65 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mogis, God of Slaughter
94%inclusion225 decks240 decks
83%synergy
Fate Unraveler
90%inclusion215 decks240 decks
81%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
92%inclusion221 decks240 decks
80%synergy
Blood Seeker
88%inclusion210 decks240 decks
79%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
80%inclusion191 decks240 decks
72%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
78%inclusion186 decks240 decks
71%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
81%inclusion194 decks240 decks
70%synergy
Witch's Clinic
77%inclusion185 decks240 decks
69%synergy
Shivan Gorge
77%inclusion184 decks240 decks
68%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
76%inclusion182 decks240 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Rakdos Charm
91%inclusion219 decks240 decks
47%synergy
Blasphemous Act
83%inclusion200 decks240 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
82%inclusion196 decks240 decks
46%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
78%inclusion186 decks240 decks
65%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
77%inclusion185 decks240 decks
59%synergy
Chaos Warp
77%inclusion184 decks240 decks
29%synergy
Bedevil
75%inclusion181 decks240 decks
41%synergy
The Lord of Pain
72%inclusion172 decks240 decks
62%synergy
Spiteful Visions
71%inclusion171 decks240 decks
62%synergy
Harsh Mentor
70%inclusion169 decks240 decks
63%synergy
Creatures
Blood Artist
64%inclusion153 decks240 decks
45%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
63%inclusion151 decks240 decks
52%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
62%inclusion149 decks240 decks
56%synergy
Massacre Wurm
60%inclusion143 decks240 decks
52%synergy
Brash Taunter
53%inclusion128 decks240 decks
43%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
52%inclusion124 decks240 decks
43%synergy
Mayhem Devil
52%inclusion124 decks240 decks
28%synergy
Rug of Smothering
50%inclusion120 decks240 decks
45%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
50%inclusion119 decks240 decks
39%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
50%inclusion113 decks228 decks
41%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion102 decks240 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
41%inclusion99 decks240 decks
34%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
40%inclusion95 decks240 decks
34%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
38%inclusion91 decks240 decks
23%synergy
Star Athlete
36%inclusion86 decks240 decks
32%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
34%inclusion81 decks240 decks
22%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
34%inclusion81 decks240 decks
24%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
33%inclusion51 decks156 decks
29%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
28%inclusion68 decks240 decks
24%synergy
Massacre Girl
28%inclusion68 decks240 decks
25%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
26%inclusion63 decks240 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
26%inclusion62 decks240 decks
18%synergy
Magebane Lizard
25%inclusion61 decks240 decks
21%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
23%inclusion56 decks240 decks
20%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
21%inclusion51 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Tectonic Giant
20%inclusion48 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
19%inclusion45 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
19%inclusion45 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
19%inclusion45 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
18%inclusion44 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
18%inclusion43 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
18%inclusion43 decks240 decks
16%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
17%inclusion40 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
14%inclusion28 decks204 decks
10%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
13%inclusion31 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
12%inclusion27 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
11%inclusion26 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
11%inclusion26 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
10%inclusion25 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Infernal Grasp
61%inclusion147 decks240 decks
46%synergy
Blood Pact
56%inclusion135 decks240 decks
52%synergy
Suspended Sentence
46%inclusion111 decks240 decks
42%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
44%inclusion106 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion92 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Terminate
34%inclusion82 decks240 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
34%inclusion81 decks240 decks
-9%synergy
Bolt Bend
30%inclusion71 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion40 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion38 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion33 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion33 decks240 decks
-5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion28 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion26 decks240 decks
-11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
-13%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
-13%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
70%inclusion168 decks240 decks
29%synergy
Sign in Blood
61%inclusion147 decks240 decks
38%synergy
Grab the Prize
44%inclusion106 decks240 decks
34%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
42%inclusion101 decks240 decks
38%synergy
Decree of Pain
41%inclusion98 decks240 decks
36%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
36%inclusion86 decks240 decks
30%synergy
Light Up the Stage
30%inclusion71 decks240 decks
20%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
23%inclusion55 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion54 decks240 decks
-8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion45 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion37 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion35 decks240 decks
-8%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion32 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion29 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
-21%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
68%inclusion162 decks240 decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion110 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
25%inclusion60 decks240 decks
21%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
18%inclusion44 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Ruby Medallion
17%inclusion40 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion39 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion28 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Barbed Wire
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Roiling Vortex
70%inclusion168 decks240 decks
62%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
65%inclusion157 decks240 decks
60%synergy
Underworld Dreams
60%inclusion144 decks240 decks
52%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
42%inclusion101 decks240 decks
37%synergy
Painful Quandary
42%inclusion101 decks240 decks
35%synergy
Manabarbs
37%inclusion88 decks240 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Bonds
31%inclusion74 decks240 decks
28%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
30%inclusion73 decks240 decks
25%synergy
Theater of Horrors
28%inclusion66 decks240 decks
20%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
25%inclusion61 decks240 decks
23%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
21%inclusion50 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Spellshock
17%inclusion41 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion41 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
16%inclusion39 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
15%inclusion36 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
15%inclusion35 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion35 decks240 decks
-9%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
14%inclusion33 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
14%inclusion33 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Pyrohemia
11%inclusion26 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion25 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Pestilence
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
8%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Hissing Miasma
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
-10%synergy
Burning Earth
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Grievous Wound
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Havoc Festival
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Fated Firepower
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Citadel of Pain
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Pain for All
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Maddening Hex
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
45%inclusion108 decks240 decks
41%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
55%inclusion132 decks240 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion92 decks240 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
36%inclusion86 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion83 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion48 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
-10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion232 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion230 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
85%inclusion203 decks240 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos Signet
80%inclusion192 decks240 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
78%inclusion186 decks240 decks
59%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion160 decks240 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
65%inclusion156 decks240 decks
37%synergy
Séance Board
24%inclusion58 decks240 decks
21%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.2%inclusion9 decks173 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
-11%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion239 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion239 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion235 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
92%inclusion221 decks240 decks
28%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
90%inclusion216 decks240 decks
27%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
81%inclusion195 decks240 decks
34%synergy
Tainted Peak
81%inclusion194 decks240 decks
38%synergy
Graven Cairns
79%inclusion190 decks240 decks
48%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
77%inclusion185 decks240 decks
42%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
75%inclusion181 decks240 decks
30%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
73%inclusion176 decks240 decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion166 decks240 decks
38%synergy
Temple of Malice
64%inclusion153 decks240 decks
31%synergy
Canyon Slough
58%inclusion140 decks240 decks
39%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
49%inclusion118 decks240 decks
30%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion110 decks240 decks
25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion108 decks240 decks
30%synergy
Geothermal Bog
45%inclusion107 decks240 decks
36%synergy
Blazemire Verge
41%inclusion99 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
39%inclusion94 decks240 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
33%inclusion78 decks240 decks
-15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion66 decks240 decks
-9%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion60 decks240 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion54 decks240 decks
-11%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
20%inclusion48 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Mount Doom
18%inclusion43 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion40 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion38 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion36 decks240 decks
-16%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
-11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
-2%synergy