Betor, Kin to All (Commander) - Budget Core Defenders

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John Sherwood
Jul 7, 2025
Adapting the Abzan Armor Precon for Different Commander Brackets
On this edition of Bracketeering, John looks at the Abzan Armor precon from Tarkir: Dragonstorm to give it options for the 3 lower Brackets.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Essence of Antiquity
100% of 4 decks +98% synergy
Abzan Beastmaster
100% of 4 decks +97% synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
100% of 4 decks +97% synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
100% of 4 decks +93% synergy
Wall of Omens
100% of 4 decks +93% synergy
Wall of Blossoms
100% of 4 decks +93% synergy
Assault Formation
100% of 4 decks +92% synergy
Fecund Greenshell
100% of 4 decks +91% synergy
Jaws of Defeat
100% of 4 decks +86% synergy
Creatures
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
75% of 4 decks +69% synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
75% of 4 decks +70% synergy
Overgrown Battlement
75% of 4 decks +68% synergy
Walking Bulwark
75% of 4 decks +71% synergy
Unhallowed Phalanx
75% of 4 decks +72% synergy
Rampart Architect
75% of 4 decks +63% synergy
Arboreal Grazer
75% of 4 decks +71% synergy
Ancient Lumberknot
75% of 4 decks +71% synergy
Axebane Guardian
50% of 4 decks +44% synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
50% of 4 decks +50% synergy
Wakestone Gargoyle
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Tree of Redemption
50% of 4 decks +42% synergy
Blight Pile
50% of 4 decks +47% synergy
Indomitable Ancients
50% of 4 decks +43% synergy
Crystal Barricade
50% of 4 decks +41% synergy
Felothar the Steadfast
50% of 4 decks +45% synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
50% of 4 decks +43% synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
50% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Welcoming Vampire
50% of 4 decks +43% synergy
Colfenor, the Last Yew
50% of 4 decks +45% synergy
Doran, the Siege Tower
50% of 4 decks +45% synergy
Towering Titan
50% of 4 decks +45% synergy
Catapult Fodder
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Selvala, Explorer Returned
50% of 4 decks +49% synergy
Ohran Frostfang
50% of 4 decks +44% synergy
Carven Caryatid
50% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Sapling of Colfenor
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Wall of Junk
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Scrapshooter
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Silklash Spider
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Gate Colossus
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Wall of Roots
25% of 4 decks +18% synergy
Towering Viewpoint
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Overgrown Zealot
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Vine Trellis
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Nethroi, Apex of Death
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Faeburrow Elder
25% of 4 decks +14% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Priests of Norn
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Leyline Prowler
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Arbor Adherent
25% of 4 decks +10% synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Instants
Despark
75% of 4 decks +63% synergy
Abzan Charm
50% of 4 decks +41% synergy
Tower Defense
50% of 4 decks +42% synergy
Tear Asunder
50% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Aura Mutation
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Bar the Door
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Go for the Throat
25% of 4 decks +18% synergy
Ready // Willing
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Gods Willing
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Duty Beyond Death
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Foul Renewal
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Beast Within
25% of 4 decks +1% synergy
Gift of the Viper
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Infernal Grasp
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Putrefy
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
25% of 4 decks -38% synergy
Congregation at Dawn
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Golgari Charm
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Generous Gift
25% of 4 decks +10% synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
75% of 4 decks +62% synergy
Reunion of the House
75% of 4 decks +64% synergy
Fell the Mighty
50% of 4 decks +40% synergy
Expel the Interlopers
50% of 4 decks +44% synergy
Slaughter the Strong
50% of 4 decks +44% synergy
Rampant Growth
50% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Cultivate
50% of 4 decks +8% synergy
Tip the Scales
50% of 4 decks +41% synergy
Overrun
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Circuitous Route
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Farseek
25% of 4 decks -19% synergy
Feed the Swarm
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Graceful Restoration
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Disorienting Choice
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Nylea's Intervention
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Explore
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Perennation
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Path of Peril
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Open the Gates
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Kin-Tree Invocation
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Slagwurm Armor
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Leather Armor
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Colfenor's Urn
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25% of 4 decks +7% synergy
Strionic Resonator
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Mask of Memory
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Enchantments
Stoneskin
75% of 4 decks +70% synergy
Assemble the Players
50% of 4 decks +49% synergy
Unnatural Growth
50% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Smile at Death
50% of 4 decks +44% synergy
Spidersilk Armor
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Behind the Scenes
50% of 4 decks +42% synergy
Colossification
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Grasp of Fate
25% of 4 decks +18% synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
25% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Grievous Wound
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Warlock Class
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Hold the Gates
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Eland Umbra
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Hunter's Talent
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Wound Reflection
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Temporal Isolation
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Court of Bounty
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
50% of 4 decks +38% synergy
Lair of the Hydra
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Maze's End
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Basilisk Gate
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Restless Fortress
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Secluded Steppe
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Thran Portal
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Tranquil Thicket
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Thespian's Stage
25% of 4 decks +19% synergy
Dark Depths
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Forbidding Watchtower
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Baldur's Gate
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Rogue's Passage
25% of 4 decks +9% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
50% of 4 decks -16% synergy
Sol Ring
50% of 4 decks -29% synergy
Orzhov Signet
50% of 4 decks +41% synergy
Commander's Sphere
25% of 4 decks +14% synergy
Selesnya Signet
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Golgari Signet
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Abzan Banner
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Selesnya Cluestone
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Orzhov Locket
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Fellwar Stone
25% of 4 decks +17% synergy
Selesnya Locket
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Mind Stone
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Letter of Acceptance
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Golgari Cluestone
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Lands
Deceptive Landscape
100% of 4 decks +76% synergy
Swamp
100% of 4 decks +6% synergy
Forest
100% of 4 decks +4% synergy
Plains
100% of 4 decks +5% synergy
Command Tower
75% of 4 decks -16% synergy
Exotic Orchard
75% of 4 decks +20% synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
75% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
50% of 4 decks +33% synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
50% of 4 decks +31% synergy
Murmuring Bosk
50% of 4 decks +31% synergy
Blossoming Sands
50% of 4 decks +42% synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Jungle Hollow
50% of 4 decks +42% synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Temple of Malady
50% of 4 decks +32% synergy
Temple of Plenty
50% of 4 decks +34% synergy
Temple of Silence
50% of 4 decks +33% synergy
Golgari Guildgate
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Sungrass Prairie
25% of 4 decks +11% synergy
Citadel Gate
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Botanical Plaza
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25% of 4 decks -3% synergy
Arctic Treeline
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Caves of Koilos
25% of 4 decks -3% synergy
Heap Gate
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Scattered Groves
25% of 4 decks +12% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
25% of 4 decks -14% synergy
Gond Gate
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Fortified Village
25% of 4 decks +1% synergy
Ash Barrens
25% of 4 decks +16% synergy
Plaza of Harmony
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Viridescent Bog
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Isolated Chapel
25% of 4 decks -15% synergy
Gateway Plaza
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
Evolving Wilds
25% of 4 decks -4% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
25% of 4 decks +10% synergy
Path of Ancestry
25% of 4 decks -2% synergy
Vivid Grove
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Woodland Cemetery
25% of 4 decks -18% synergy
Scoured Barrens
25% of 4 decks +12% synergy
Krosan Verge
25% of 4 decks +12% synergy
Manor Gate
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Black Dragon Gate
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy