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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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wall of Blossoms
100% of 3 decks +93% synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
100% of 3 decks +93% synergy
Essence of Antiquity
100% of 3 decks +98% synergy
Abzan Beastmaster
100% of 3 decks +97% synergy
Wall of Omens
100% of 3 decks +93% synergy
Arboreal Grazer
100% of 3 decks +96% synergy
Fecund Greenshell
100% of 3 decks +91% synergy
Blight Pile
67% of 3 decks +63% synergy
Overgrown Battlement
67% of 3 decks +61% synergy
Catapult Fodder
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Indomitable Ancients
67% of 3 decks +60% synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
67% of 3 decks +66% synergy
Unhallowed Phalanx
67% of 3 decks +64% synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
67% of 3 decks +62% synergy
Axebane Guardian
67% of 3 decks +61% synergy
Colfenor, the Last Yew
67% of 3 decks +62% synergy
Rampart Architect
67% of 3 decks +53% synergy
Walking Bulwark
67% of 3 decks +63% synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
67% of 3 decks +61% synergy
Ancient Lumberknot
67% of 3 decks +63% synergy
Crystal Barricade
67% of 3 decks +58% synergy
Selvala, Explorer Returned
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Archers' Parapet
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Ulvenwald Observer
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Wall of Mulch
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Serra Avatar
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Towering Titan
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Nethroi, Apex of Death
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Faeburrow Elder
33% of 3 decks +23% synergy
Tree of Redemption
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Fortified Rampart
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Vine Trellis
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Ohran Frostfang
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Wakestone Gargoyle
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Felothar the Steadfast
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Teneb, the Harvester
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Priests of Norn
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Leyline Prowler
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Silklash Spider
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Scrapshooter
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Oathsworn Giant
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Instants
Abzan Charm
67% of 3 decks +58% synergy
Despark
67% of 3 decks +55% synergy
Tear Asunder
67% of 3 decks +62% synergy
Go for the Throat
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Beast Within
33% of 3 decks +9% synergy
Tower Defense
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Bar the Door
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Generous Gift
33% of 3 decks +19% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Putrefy
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Ready // Willing
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Aura Mutation
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Golgari Charm
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Foul Renewal
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Congregation at Dawn
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Duty Beyond Death
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Sorceries
Reunion of the House
67% of 3 decks +54% synergy
Dusk // Dawn
67% of 3 decks +54% synergy
Expel the Interlopers
67% of 3 decks +61% synergy
Fell the Mighty
67% of 3 decks +57% synergy
Disorienting Choice
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Feed the Swarm
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Rampant Growth
33% of 3 decks +6% synergy
Tip the Scales
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Farseek
33% of 3 decks -11% synergy
Slaughter the Strong
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Circuitous Route
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Cultivate
33% of 3 decks -9% synergy
Perennation
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Graceful Restoration
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Path of Peril
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Open the Gates
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Nylea's Intervention
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Kin-Tree Invocation
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Colfenor's Urn
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Enchantments
Jaws of Defeat
100% of 3 decks +85% synergy
Assault Formation
100% of 3 decks +92% synergy
Stoneskin
67% of 3 decks +62% synergy
Smile at Death
67% of 3 decks +61% synergy
Spidersilk Armor
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Unnatural Growth
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Assemble the Players
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Behind the Scenes
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Temporal Isolation
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Court of Bounty
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Hold the Gates
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Hunter's Talent
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Warlock Class
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Grasp of Fate
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
100% of 3 decks +97% synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
33% of 3 decks +21% synergy
Lair of the Hydra
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Baldur's Gate
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Basilisk Gate
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Restless Fortress
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Maze's End
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Thespian's Stage
33% of 3 decks +28% synergy
Forbidding Watchtower
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Thran Portal
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Dark Depths
33% of 3 decks +29% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Orzhov Signet
67% of 3 decks +58% synergy
Orzhov Locket
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Selesnya Locket
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Arcane Signet
33% of 3 decks -32% synergy
Golgari Signet
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Sol Ring
33% of 3 decks -46% synergy
Selesnya Signet
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Letter of Acceptance
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Commander's Sphere
33% of 3 decks +22% synergy
Fellwar Stone
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Mind Stone
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Selesnya Cluestone
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Golgari Cluestone
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Abzan Banner
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Lands
Plains
100% of 3 decks +5% synergy
Forest
100% of 3 decks +4% synergy
Swamp
100% of 3 decks +6% synergy
Deceptive Landscape
100% of 3 decks +76% synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Golgari Guildgate
67% of 3 decks +64% synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
67% of 3 decks +14% synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
67% of 3 decks +65% synergy
Murmuring Bosk
67% of 3 decks +47% synergy
Command Tower
67% of 3 decks -24% synergy
Exotic Orchard
67% of 3 decks +11% synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
67% of 3 decks +49% synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
67% of 3 decks +48% synergy
Gond Gate
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Heap Gate
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Sungrass Prairie
33% of 3 decks +19% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33% of 3 decks +18% synergy
Ash Barrens
33% of 3 decks +24% synergy
Isolated Chapel
33% of 3 decks -6% synergy
Woodland Cemetery
33% of 3 decks -9% synergy
Krosan Verge
33% of 3 decks +20% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
33% of 3 decks -5% synergy
Gateway Plaza
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Scoured Barrens
33% of 3 decks +21% synergy
Caves of Koilos
33% of 3 decks +5% synergy
Path of Ancestry
33% of 3 decks +7% synergy
Manor Gate
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Temple of Plenty
33% of 3 decks +17% synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Blossoming Sands
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Vivid Grove
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Viridescent Bog
33% of 3 decks +30% synergy
Botanical Plaza
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Arctic Treeline
33% of 3 decks +31% synergy
Black Dragon Gate
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Temple of Silence
33% of 3 decks +16% synergy
Jungle Hollow
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Llanowar Wastes
33% of 3 decks +6% synergy
Temple of Malady
33% of 3 decks +16% synergy
Evolving Wilds
33% of 3 decks +4% synergy
Citadel Gate
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Plaza of Harmony
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy