Willowdusk, Essence Seer (Commander)

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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M.O.D.O.K.
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Feast
3.3%inclusion3 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Fight for the Throne
1.3%inclusion1 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Viper, Cruel Conspirator
1.1%inclusion1 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Citizen V, Helmut Zemo
1.1%inclusion1 decks92 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vampire Nighthawk
63%inclusion1.17K decks1.84K decks
62%synergy
Sanguine Bond
60%inclusion1.11K decks1.84K decks
57%synergy
Bloodtracker
57%inclusion1.05K decks1.84K decks
57%synergy
Leyline Prowler
59%inclusion1.08K decks1.84K decks
56%synergy
Feed the Swarm
63%inclusion1.17K decks1.84K decks
56%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
57%inclusion1.04K decks1.84K decks
56%synergy
Mortality Spear
61%inclusion1.13K decks1.84K decks
54%synergy
Greed
55%inclusion1.01K decks1.84K decks
54%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
56%inclusion1.03K decks1.84K decks
53%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
54%inclusion996 decks1.84K decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
54%inclusion990 decks1.84K decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
53%inclusion980 decks1.84K decks
21%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
50%inclusion928 decks1.84K decks
47%synergy
Valentin, Dean of the Vein
49%inclusion899 decks1.84K decks
46%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
47%inclusion873 decks1.84K decks
43%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
46%inclusion856 decks1.84K decks
40%synergy
Pest Infestation
46%inclusion855 decks1.84K decks
33%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
46%inclusion845 decks1.84K decks
44%synergy
Essence Pulse
45%inclusion838 decks1.84K decks
45%synergy
Tivash, Gloom Summoner
43%inclusion800 decks1.84K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion703 decks1.84K decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion308 decks1.84K decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion175 decks1.84K decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.6%inclusion159 decks1.84K decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.3%inclusion153 decks1.84K decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
6.4%inclusion117 decks1.84K decks
2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.1%inclusion112 decks1.84K decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Ezzaroot Channeler
43%inclusion786 decks1.84K decks
42%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
41%inclusion758 decks1.84K decks
41%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
41%inclusion752 decks1.84K decks
40%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
39%inclusion727 decks1.84K decks
27%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion696 decks1.84K decks
37%synergy
Spike Feeder
37%inclusion682 decks1.84K decks
37%synergy
Sproutback Trudge
37%inclusion681 decks1.84K decks
36%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
37%inclusion678 decks1.84K decks
31%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
36%inclusion120 decks330 decks
33%synergy
Sangromancer
36%inclusion662 decks1.84K decks
35%synergy
Vault Skirge
35%inclusion648 decks1.84K decks
35%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
34%inclusion631 decks1.84K decks
29%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
34%inclusion629 decks1.84K decks
34%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
32%inclusion590 decks1.84K decks
25%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
32%inclusion583 decks1.84K decks
31%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
31%inclusion563 decks1.84K decks
12%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
30%inclusion387 decks1.29K decks
28%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
30%inclusion544 decks1.84K decks
29%synergy
Ageless Entity
29%inclusion535 decks1.84K decks
29%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
28%inclusion524 decks1.84K decks
25%synergy
Gyre Sage
28%inclusion520 decks1.84K decks
25%synergy
Sapling of Colfenor
27%inclusion490 decks1.84K decks
26%synergy
Honor Troll
26%inclusion485 decks1.84K decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
26%inclusion475 decks1.84K decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion462 decks1.84K decks
-10%synergy
Dark Confidant
23%inclusion427 decks1.84K decks
22%synergy
Banehound
23%inclusion422 decks1.84K decks
23%synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
23%inclusion415 decks1.84K decks
14%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
22%inclusion413 decks1.84K decks
13%synergy
Essence Warden
22%inclusion411 decks1.84K decks
14%synergy
Gyome, Master Chef
22%inclusion409 decks1.84K decks
18%synergy
Witch of the Moors
21%inclusion380 decks1.84K decks
17%synergy
Wall of Blood
21%inclusion379 decks1.84K decks
19%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
20%inclusion375 decks1.84K decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
20%inclusion371 decks1.84K decks
-1%synergy
Deep-Cavern Bat
19%inclusion357 decks1.84K decks
19%synergy
Darkstar Augur
19%inclusion346 decks1.81K decks
18%synergy
Doom Whisperer
18%inclusion335 decks1.84K decks
17%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
18%inclusion335 decks1.84K decks
18%synergy
Elvish Mystic
18%inclusion334 decks1.84K decks
-11%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
18%inclusion58 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Silversmote Ghoul
17%inclusion312 decks1.84K decks
16%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
17%inclusion312 decks1.84K decks
16%synergy
Daggerdrome Imp
16%inclusion303 decks1.84K decks
16%synergy
Murderous Rider
16%inclusion297 decks1.84K decks
15%synergy
Marwyn, the Nurturer
16%inclusion287 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
16%inclusion286 decks1.84K decks
15%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
15%inclusion280 decks1.84K decks
14%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
15%inclusion280 decks1.84K decks
-13%synergy
Epicure of Blood
15%inclusion278 decks1.84K decks
14%synergy
Instants
Pulse of Murasa
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40%synergy
Reckless Spite
37%inclusion687 decks1.84K decks
37%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
30%inclusion550 decks1.84K decks
-17%synergy
Momentous Fall
25%inclusion453 decks1.84K decks
23%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion429 decks1.84K decks
-8%synergy
Suffer the Past
23%inclusion425 decks1.84K decks
23%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion387 decks1.84K decks
-13%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
21%inclusion385 decks1.84K decks
1%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
18%inclusion335 decks1.84K decks
16%synergy
Putrefy
17%inclusion310 decks1.84K decks
-16%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
16%inclusion299 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Tend the Pests
15%inclusion273 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion266 decks1.84K decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion263 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion256 decks1.84K decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion252 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion222 decks1.84K decks
-6%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion192 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion181 decks1.84K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.3%inclusion172 decks1.84K decks
1%synergy
Witherbloom Charm
9.0%inclusion32 decks355 decks
-7%synergy
Predator's Rapport
9.0%inclusion166 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Vendetta
8.7%inclusion160 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.9%inclusion145 decks1.84K decks
-3%synergy
Abrupt Decay
7.7%inclusion142 decks1.84K decks
-8%synergy
Golgari Charm
7.5%inclusion138 decks1.84K decks
-8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.6%inclusion122 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Tear Asunder
6.6%inclusion121 decks1.84K decks
-8%synergy
Sheltering Word
6.5%inclusion119 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
6.4%inclusion118 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.3%inclusion97 decks1.84K decks
-3%synergy
Hatred
5.2%inclusion96 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Dina's Guidance
5.2%inclusion17 decks330 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Healing Technique
41%inclusion748 decks1.84K decks
40%synergy
Damnable Pact
38%inclusion693 decks1.84K decks
35%synergy
Exsanguinate
35%inclusion649 decks1.84K decks
26%synergy
Deadly Tempest
35%inclusion649 decks1.84K decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion625 decks1.84K decks
12%synergy
Gaze of Granite
27%inclusion497 decks1.84K decks
25%synergy
Ancient Craving
26%inclusion478 decks1.84K decks
25%synergy
Revival Experiment
25%inclusion459 decks1.84K decks
25%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion435 decks1.84K decks
17%synergy
Essence Harvest
23%inclusion422 decks1.84K decks
22%synergy
Nissa's Renewal
21%inclusion380 decks1.84K decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion374 decks1.84K decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion369 decks1.84K decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
19%inclusion349 decks1.84K decks
-7%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion271 decks1.84K decks
-4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion246 decks1.84K decks
-8%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
13%inclusion44 decks330 decks
8%synergy
Culling Ritual
13%inclusion235 decks1.84K decks
-9%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion235 decks1.84K decks
-6%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion210 decks1.84K decks
7%synergy
Taste of Death
11%inclusion202 decks1.84K decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion196 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
10%inclusion192 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Rite of Consumption
10%inclusion181 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Infernal Contract
10%inclusion181 decks1.84K decks
10%synergy
Killing Wave
9.1%inclusion168 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.9%inclusion164 decks1.84K decks
-2%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.1%inclusion150 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.7%inclusion124 decks1.84K decks
3%synergy
Withering Curse
6.5%inclusion23 decks355 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion119 decks1.84K decks
2%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
6.3%inclusion116 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.1%inclusion113 decks1.84K decks
3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
2%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
5.3%inclusion98 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Venser's Journal
37%inclusion680 decks1.84K decks
36%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion642 decks1.84K decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion617 decks1.84K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion546 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
27%inclusion504 decks1.84K decks
22%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
24%inclusion448 decks1.84K decks
23%synergy
The Ozolith
21%inclusion380 decks1.84K decks
16%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
19%inclusion355 decks1.84K decks
18%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
17%inclusion315 decks1.84K decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion311 decks1.84K decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
16%inclusion293 decks1.84K decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion284 decks1.84K decks
13%synergy
Druidic Satchel
13%inclusion237 decks1.84K decks
12%synergy
Sun Droplet
11%inclusion204 decks1.84K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
10%inclusion188 decks1.84K decks
10%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion184 decks1.84K decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
9.1%inclusion167 decks1.84K decks
3%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
7.3%inclusion24 decks330 decks
-20%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.5%inclusion72 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
5.9%inclusion108 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Pestilent Cauldron
5.2%inclusion95 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Unspeakable Symbol
36%inclusion657 decks1.84K decks
35%synergy
Trudge Garden
33%inclusion605 decks1.84K decks
31%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
28%inclusion522 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion489 decks1.84K decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
26%inclusion482 decks1.84K decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion469 decks1.84K decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion457 decks1.84K decks
22%synergy
Blight Mound
23%inclusion428 decks1.84K decks
18%synergy
Gift of Paradise
21%inclusion395 decks1.84K decks
21%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
21%inclusion212 decks999 decks
16%synergy
Branching Evolution
18%inclusion331 decks1.84K decks
12%synergy
Dark Tutelage
14%inclusion254 decks1.84K decks
13%synergy
Font of Agonies
13%inclusion231 decks1.84K decks
12%synergy
Instill Energy
10%inclusion186 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion183 decks1.84K decks
7%synergy
Soul Channeling
8.8%inclusion163 decks1.84K decks
9%synergy
Greater Good
7.8%inclusion144 decks1.84K decks
2%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
7.3%inclusion135 decks1.84K decks
7%synergy
Comforting Counsel
7.3%inclusion24 decks330 decks
3%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
6.8%inclusion87 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
6.6%inclusion122 decks1.84K decks
-2%synergy
Hardened Scales
6.2%inclusion115 decks1.84K decks
-3%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
5.9%inclusion108 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Loading Zone
5.5%inclusion54 decks982 decks
4%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.0%inclusion93 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
22%inclusion402 decks1.84K decks
16%synergy
Professor Dellian Fel
19%inclusion69 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
17%inclusion304 decks1.84K decks
15%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.6%inclusion122 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion1.13K decks1.84K decks
39%synergy
Radiant Fountain
53%inclusion971 decks1.84K decks
51%synergy
High Market
37%inclusion679 decks1.84K decks
26%synergy
Sapseep Forest
35%inclusion641 decks1.84K decks
33%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
30%inclusion552 decks1.84K decks
25%synergy
Witch's Clinic
29%inclusion543 decks1.84K decks
27%synergy
Temple of the False God
26%inclusion485 decks1.84K decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion455 decks1.84K decks
-17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion394 decks1.84K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion363 decks1.84K decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
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-7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
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-13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
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-8%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
10%inclusion184 decks1.84K decks
10%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion160 decks1.84K decks
7%synergy
Restless Cottage
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1%synergy
The Black Gate
7.7%inclusion141 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
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2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.6%inclusion121 decks1.84K decks
-2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
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4%synergy
Hashep Oasis
5.7%inclusion105 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.6%inclusion104 decks1.84K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion1.53K decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion1.25K decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
55%inclusion1.01K decks1.84K decks
31%synergy
Pristine Talisman
35%inclusion638 decks1.84K decks
33%synergy
Paradise Plume
18%inclusion339 decks1.84K decks
18%synergy
Golgari Signet
14%inclusion252 decks1.84K decks
-11%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion199 decks1.84K decks
10%synergy
Patriar's Seal
9.2%inclusion170 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion1.82K decks1.84K decks
1%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion1.81K decks1.84K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion1.68K decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
83%inclusion1.52K decks1.84K decks
29%synergy
Tainted Wood
71%inclusion1.30K decks1.84K decks
27%synergy
Jungle Hollow
55%inclusion1.02K decks1.84K decks
32%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
55%inclusion1K decks1.84K decks
16%synergy
Temple of Malady
54%inclusion1K decks1.84K decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion955 decks1.84K decks
23%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
43%inclusion791 decks1.84K decks
-21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion773 decks1.84K decks
28%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
41%inclusion764 decks1.84K decks
-6%synergy
Blighted Woodland
33%inclusion617 decks1.84K decks
29%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
32%inclusion583 decks1.84K decks
28%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
29%inclusion533 decks1.84K decks
-10%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
27%inclusion504 decks1.84K decks
-10%synergy
Twilight Mire
27%inclusion497 decks1.84K decks
-13%synergy
Deathcap Glade
25%inclusion464 decks1.84K decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion417 decks1.84K decks
-6%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
22%inclusion413 decks1.84K decks
13%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
21%inclusion385 decks1.84K decks
1%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
20%inclusion365 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Study Hall
20%inclusion364 decks1.84K decks
18%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
17%inclusion315 decks1.84K decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion263 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Viridescent Bog
14%inclusion254 decks1.84K decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion252 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Vernal Fen
12%inclusion119 decks998 decks
-11%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion208 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Blooming Marsh
11%inclusion204 decks1.84K decks
-3%synergy
Wastewood Verge
11%inclusion157 decks1.44K decks
-9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion196 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion191 decks1.84K decks
-15%synergy
Bayou
9.3%inclusion171 decks1.84K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.1%inclusion167 decks1.84K decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.9%inclusion164 decks1.84K decks
-2%synergy
Underground Mortuary
8.8%inclusion162 decks1.84K decks
-12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion160 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Haunted Mire
7.7%inclusion142 decks1.84K decks
-8%synergy
Turbulent Fen
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.7%inclusion124 decks1.84K decks
-9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.7%inclusion124 decks1.84K decks
3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
6.4%inclusion118 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy
Woodland Chasm
5.9%inclusion108 decks1.84K decks
-0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.8%inclusion106 decks1.84K decks
-15%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.6%inclusion103 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
5.3%inclusion98 decks1.84K decks
4%synergy