Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Molecule Man
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Razorkin Needlehead
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
85%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Roiling Vortex
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Deflecting Swat
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Rakdos Charm
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Fate Unraveler
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Spiteful Visions
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Chaos Warp
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Dreams
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Gamble
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
The Lord of Pain
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Blood Seeker
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Rug of Smothering
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Harsh Mentor
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Mayhem Devil
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Massacre Wurm
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Magebane Lizard
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Brash Taunter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Barbflare Gremlin
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Massacre Girl
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Crypt Ghast
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Star Athlete
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Instants
Tibalt's Trickery
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Ritual
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Terminate
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Bedevil
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Bolt Bend
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Fire Covenant
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Blood Pact
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Suspended Sentence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Snuff Out
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Seething Song
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Withering Boon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Burnt Offering
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Gut Shot
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Price of Progress
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Reanimate
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Flame
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Change
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Soul Immolation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Shredder's Technique
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Game Over
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Demonic Counsel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Ruination
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Burning Inquiry
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Tempest
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Copper Tablet
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Basilisk Collar
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Ruby Medallion
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mindcrank
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Barbed Wire
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Grinding Station
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Unstable Amulet
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Defense Grid
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Howling Mine
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Manabarbs
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
31%synergy
All Will Be One
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Spellshock
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Painful Quandary
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Wound Reflection
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Bonds
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Descent into Avernus
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Pyrohemia
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Pestilence
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Waste Not
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Blood Moon
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Citadel of Pain
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Burning Earth
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Hissing Miasma
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Pain for All
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Runes
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Necromancy
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Havoc Festival
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Witch's Clinic
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Cabal Coffers
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Gorge
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Rakdos Signet
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Mox Amber
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Blood Crypt
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Badlands
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
76%synergy
Luxury Suite
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Mount Doom
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Blazemire Verge
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Raucous Theater
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Graven Cairns
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Wooded Foothills
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Haunted Ridge
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Peak
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Fabled Passage
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Canyon Slough
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy