Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls (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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Moxfield
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Dark Fortress
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Molecule Man
3.8%inclusion5 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Hawkeye, Young Avenger
2.2%inclusion3 decks139 decks
1%synergy
The Frightful Four
1.5%inclusion2 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Daredevil, Fearless Fighter
1.4%inclusion2 decks139 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kederekt Parasite
92%inclusion996 decks1.08K decks
80%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
89%inclusion960 decks1.08K decks
77%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
81%inclusion874 decks1.08K decks
70%synergy
Roiling Vortex
77%inclusion825 decks1.08K decks
68%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
73%inclusion784 decks1.08K decks
65%synergy
Fate Unraveler
71%inclusion770 decks1.08K decks
63%synergy
Blood Seeker
69%inclusion742 decks1.08K decks
60%synergy
Underworld Dreams
66%inclusion714 decks1.08K decks
58%synergy
Witch's Clinic
63%inclusion677 decks1.08K decks
55%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
61%inclusion658 decks1.08K decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
77%inclusion826 decks1.08K decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
76%inclusion819 decks1.08K decks
41%synergy
Rakdos Charm
70%inclusion753 decks1.08K decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion743 decks1.08K decks
27%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
64%inclusion685 decks1.08K decks
53%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
61%inclusion654 decks1.08K decks
51%synergy
The Lord of Pain
58%inclusion629 decks1.08K decks
49%synergy
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion618 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
57%inclusion607 decks1.07K decks
48%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
56%inclusion603 decks1.08K decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
61%inclusion661 decks1.08K decks
51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion647 decks1.08K decks
42%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion562 decks1.08K decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion520 decks1.08K decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion317 decks1.08K decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion312 decks1.08K decks
22%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion228 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion165 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion157 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion148 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Kardur, Doomscourge
51%inclusion551 decks1.08K decks
33%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
51%inclusion545 decks1.08K decks
44%synergy
Blood Artist
49%inclusion531 decks1.08K decks
31%synergy
Harsh Mentor
47%inclusion506 decks1.08K decks
40%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
44%inclusion475 decks1.08K decks
39%synergy
Rug of Smothering
42%inclusion455 decks1.08K decks
38%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
42%inclusion448 decks1.08K decks
38%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
41%inclusion440 decks1.08K decks
35%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
41%inclusion436 decks1.07K decks
35%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
38%inclusion202 decks538 decks
24%synergy
Mayhem Devil
36%inclusion388 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
36%inclusion385 decks1.08K decks
25%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
34%inclusion369 decks1.08K decks
24%synergy
Massacre Wurm
31%inclusion334 decks1.08K decks
23%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
30%inclusion201 decks665 decks
26%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
30%inclusion320 decks1.08K decks
25%synergy
Brash Taunter
28%inclusion302 decks1.08K decks
18%synergy
Magebane Lizard
27%inclusion291 decks1.08K decks
23%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
26%inclusion275 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
25%inclusion269 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
24%inclusion264 decks1.08K decks
19%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
24%inclusion261 decks1.08K decks
22%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
20%inclusion216 decks1.07K decks
15%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
20%inclusion216 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
19%inclusion185 decks992 decks
15%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
18%inclusion198 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion191 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
18%inclusion190 decks1.08K decks
16%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion185 decks1.08K decks
15%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
15%inclusion157 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
14%inclusion155 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Massacre Girl
14%inclusion149 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Star Athlete
14%inclusion149 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion145 decks1.08K decks
-6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion144 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
12%inclusion132 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12%inclusion128 decks1.08K decks
-4%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
11%inclusion121 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
11%inclusion115 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
10%inclusion106 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
10%inclusion103 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
10%inclusion103 decks1.08K decks
1%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
9.5%inclusion102 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.3%inclusion100 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
9.0%inclusion97 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
8.8%inclusion95 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.8%inclusion95 decks1.08K decks
0%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
8.5%inclusion92 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
8.3%inclusion90 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.0%inclusion86 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion578 decks1.08K decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
53%inclusion566 decks1.08K decks
31%synergy
Bedevil
50%inclusion541 decks1.08K decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
39%inclusion420 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
37%inclusion400 decks1.08K decks
22%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
37%inclusion397 decks1.08K decks
18%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
32%inclusion341 decks1.08K decks
19%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion322 decks1.08K decks
-10%synergy
Bolt Bend
28%inclusion300 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion295 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Blood Pact
19%inclusion208 decks1.08K decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion198 decks1.08K decks
0%synergy
Imp's Mischief
18%inclusion196 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion192 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Suspended Sentence
17%inclusion179 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion177 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion163 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion112 decks780 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion136 decks1.08K decks
-9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion132 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion112 decks1.08K decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion109 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.4%inclusion101 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
8.3%inclusion89 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Fire Covenant
7.8%inclusion84 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
7.4%inclusion80 decks1.08K decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.2%inclusion78 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.8%inclusion73 decks1.08K decks
-2%synergy
Seething Song
6.0%inclusion65 decks1.08K decks
-6%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.8%inclusion62 decks1.08K decks
-2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
5.7%inclusion61 decks1.08K decks
-0%synergy
Price of Progress
5.3%inclusion57 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
55%inclusion592 decks1.08K decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion433 decks1.08K decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion388 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion347 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion331 decks1.08K decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
30%inclusion325 decks1.08K decks
24%synergy
Damnation
24%inclusion255 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
17%inclusion188 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion185 decks1.08K decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion182 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion172 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion170 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Grab the Prize
16%inclusion168 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
14%inclusion151 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion151 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion129 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion109 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion109 decks1.08K decks
-10%synergy
Winds of Change
10%inclusion106 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion103 decks1.08K decks
-18%synergy
Demonic Counsel
8.2%inclusion88 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.8%inclusion84 decks1.08K decks
-0%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.4%inclusion80 decks1.08K decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.3%inclusion79 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
7.3%inclusion79 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Light Up the Stage
7.2%inclusion78 decks1.08K decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.7%inclusion72 decks1.08K decks
1%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.3%inclusion68 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.8%inclusion18 decks309 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.6%inclusion60 decks1.08K decks
1%synergy
Twinflame
5.5%inclusion59 decks1.08K decks
-0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.4%inclusion58 decks1.08K decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion57 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
44%inclusion474 decks1.08K decks
33%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
39%inclusion421 decks1.08K decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion419 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
27%inclusion289 decks1.08K decks
23%synergy
Mindcrank
24%inclusion260 decks1.08K decks
22%synergy
Jet Medallion
23%inclusion249 decks1.08K decks
15%synergy
Ruby Medallion
19%inclusion206 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion175 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Copper Tablet
15%inclusion160 decks1.08K decks
14%synergy
Barbed Wire
12%inclusion129 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion116 decks1.08K decks
1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion111 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
10%inclusion107 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
7.9%inclusion85 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.0%inclusion65 decks1.08K decks
-0%synergy
Howling Mine
5.4%inclusion58 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion55 decks1.08K decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Spiteful Visions
53%inclusion573 decks1.08K decks
44%synergy
Manabarbs
48%inclusion521 decks1.08K decks
42%synergy
Exquisite Blood
44%inclusion472 decks1.08K decks
36%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
42%inclusion451 decks1.08K decks
37%synergy
Painful Quandary
35%inclusion376 decks1.08K decks
28%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
31%inclusion333 decks1.08K decks
25%synergy
Spellshock
28%inclusion302 decks1.08K decks
25%synergy
Polluted Bonds
25%inclusion271 decks1.08K decks
22%synergy
Sanguine Bond
21%inclusion222 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion208 decks1.08K decks
-4%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
18%inclusion197 decks1.08K decks
17%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion187 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion186 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion184 decks1.08K decks
-1%synergy
No Mercy
16%inclusion170 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
15%inclusion162 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Blood Moon
14%inclusion146 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion138 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
12%inclusion66 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Grievous Wound
12%inclusion132 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
All Will Be One
12%inclusion124 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion121 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion117 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
10%inclusion113 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Pyrohemia
10%inclusion108 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion108 decks1.08K decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion103 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
8.4%inclusion91 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
7.7%inclusion83 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Theater of Horrors
7.5%inclusion81 decks1.08K decks
-0%synergy
Burning Earth
7.3%inclusion79 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Pestilence
7.3%inclusion79 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.1%inclusion77 decks1.08K decks
1%synergy
Price of Glory
7.0%inclusion75 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Citadel of Pain
6.9%inclusion74 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Smoke
6.8%inclusion73 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.8%inclusion73 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Maddening Hex
6.4%inclusion69 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
6.2%inclusion67 decks1.08K decks
-0%synergy
Hissing Miasma
5.5%inclusion59 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Havoc Festival
5.3%inclusion57 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
42%inclusion458 decks1.08K decks
38%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
11%inclusion119 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Leechridden Swamp
50%inclusion543 decks1.08K decks
41%synergy
Shivan Gorge
48%inclusion519 decks1.08K decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion452 decks1.08K decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion418 decks1.08K decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion342 decks1.08K decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion252 decks1.08K decks
14%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
23%inclusion249 decks1.08K decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion208 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion181 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion180 decks1.08K decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion155 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion152 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion127 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion64 decks1.08K decks
-0%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.5%inclusion59 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.1%inclusion55 decks1.08K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion1.06K decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion1.02K decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
77%inclusion833 decks1.08K decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
66%inclusion712 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
60%inclusion649 decks1.08K decks
42%synergy
Fellwar Stone
54%inclusion584 decks1.08K decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion338 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion189 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion130 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Séance Board
8.3%inclusion89 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.0%inclusion64 decks796 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.2%inclusion78 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion72 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion66 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.6%inclusion60 decks1.08K decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.5%inclusion59 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion57 decks1.08K decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion1.07K decks1.08K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion1.06K decks1.08K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion1.02K decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
83%inclusion896 decks1.08K decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
72%inclusion771 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
70%inclusion757 decks1.08K decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
70%inclusion755 decks1.08K decks
22%synergy
Graven Cairns
70%inclusion752 decks1.08K decks
38%synergy
Tainted Peak
64%inclusion694 decks1.08K decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion653 decks1.08K decks
27%synergy
Blazemire Verge
58%inclusion621 decks1.08K decks
27%synergy
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion581 decks1.08K decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
52%inclusion558 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
52%inclusion558 decks1.08K decks
31%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
44%inclusion478 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
44%inclusion473 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion469 decks1.08K decks
13%synergy
Mount Doom
38%inclusion412 decks1.08K decks
22%synergy
Temple of Malice
34%inclusion362 decks1.08K decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion356 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
31%inclusion333 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Canyon Slough
31%inclusion331 decks1.08K decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion295 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Badlands
25%inclusion269 decks1.08K decks
12%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
25%inclusion269 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion225 decks1.08K decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion219 decks1.08K decks
5%synergy
Geothermal Bog
19%inclusion209 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion190 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion188 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion177 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion177 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion169 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion163 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion161 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion148 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion136 decks1.08K decks
-19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion134 decks1.08K decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion120 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion109 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
9.5%inclusion102 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
9.4%inclusion101 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.6%inclusion93 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.0%inclusion86 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.5%inclusion81 decks1.08K decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.2%inclusion78 decks1.08K decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.4%inclusion58 decks1.08K decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion57 decks1.08K decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.3%inclusion57 decks1.08K decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.1%inclusion55 decks1.08K decks
-2%synergy