Betor, Kin to All (Commander) - Optimized 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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Vernal Fen
33% of 6 decks +30% synergy
Exploration Broodship
17% of 6 decks +14% synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Dawnstrike Vanguard
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tree of Redemption
90% of 10 decks +82% synergy
Assault Formation
90% of 10 decks +82% synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
80% of 10 decks +78% synergy
Arbor Adherent
90% of 10 decks +75% synergy
Felothar the Steadfast
80% of 10 decks +75% synergy
Crystal Barricade
80% of 10 decks +71% synergy
Doran, the Siege Tower
70% of 10 decks +65% synergy
Axebane Guardian
70% of 10 decks +64% synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
70% of 10 decks +63% synergy
Tree of Perdition
70% of 10 decks +63% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
90% of 10 decks +27% synergy
Path to Exile
70% of 10 decks +23% synergy
Wall of Reverence
60% of 10 decks +57% synergy
Weathered Sentinels
60% of 10 decks +54% synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
60% of 10 decks +52% synergy
Indomitable Ancients
60% of 10 decks +53% synergy
Wall of Roots
60% of 10 decks +53% synergy
Jaws of Defeat
60% of 10 decks +46% synergy
Overgrown Battlement
60% of 10 decks +53% synergy
Tower Defense
60% of 10 decks +52% synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
60% of 10 decks +50% synergy
Demonic Tutor
60% of 10 decks +45% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50% of 10 decks +39% synergy
Seedborn Muse
40% of 10 decks +34% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40% of 10 decks +30% synergy
Smothering Tithe
40% of 10 decks +26% synergy
Teferi's Protection
30% of 10 decks +16% synergy
Drannith Magistrate
20% of 10 decks +15% synergy
Gaea's Cradle
20% of 10 decks +14% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20% of 10 decks +13% synergy
Creatures
Fecund Greenshell
60% of 10 decks +51% synergy
Wall of Blossoms
60% of 10 decks +53% synergy
Wall of Junk
50% of 10 decks +48% synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
50% of 10 decks +43% synergy
Wall of Omens
50% of 10 decks +43% synergy
Towering Titan
50% of 10 decks +45% synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
50% of 10 decks +39% synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
40% of 10 decks +37% synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
40% of 10 decks +36% synergy
Enduring Tenacity
40% of 10 decks +33% synergy
Rampart Architect
40% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Birds of Paradise
40% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Armored Scrapgorger
30% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Wakestone Gargoyle
30% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
30% of 10 decks +24% synergy
Essence of Antiquity
30% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Roaming Throne
30% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
30% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
30% of 10 decks +25% synergy
Walking Bulwark
30% of 10 decks +26% synergy
Unhallowed Phalanx
30% of 10 decks +27% synergy
Archfiend of Despair
30% of 10 decks +30% synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
30% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Ancient Lumberknot
30% of 10 decks +26% synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30% of 10 decks +25% synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
25% of 8 decks +22% synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
20% of 10 decks +18% synergy
Llanowar Loamspeaker
20% of 10 decks +20% synergy
Bloom Tender
20% of 10 decks +14% synergy
Prize Pig
20% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
20% of 10 decks +16% synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
20% of 10 decks +18% synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
20% of 10 decks +18% synergy
Runic Armasaur
20% of 10 decks +18% synergy
Llanowar Elves
20% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Biophagus
20% of 10 decks +19% synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
20% of 10 decks +13% synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
20% of 10 decks +13% synergy
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
20% of 10 decks +13% synergy
Wall of Mulch
20% of 10 decks +20% synergy
Voice of Victory
20% of 10 decks +15% synergy
Selvala, Explorer Returned
20% of 10 decks +19% synergy
Shield Sphere
20% of 10 decks +19% synergy
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
20% of 10 decks +15% synergy
Delighted Halfling
20% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Perimeter Captain
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
10% of 10 decks -7% synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Hornet Nest
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
60% of 10 decks +25% synergy
Eladamri's Call
50% of 10 decks +42% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
50% of 10 decks +18% synergy
Dark Ritual
40% of 10 decks +34% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30% of 10 decks +24% synergy
Deadly Rollick
20% of 10 decks +14% synergy
Beast Within
20% of 10 decks -4% synergy
Putrefy
20% of 10 decks +11% synergy
Generous Gift
20% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Akroma's Will
20% of 10 decks +14% synergy
Veil of Summer
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Astarion's Thirst
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Bar the Door
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Heroic Intervention
10% of 10 decks -16% synergy
Fog
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Entomb
10% of 10 decks +1% synergy
Not Dead After All
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Abzan Charm
10% of 10 decks +1% synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Supernatural Stamina
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Duty Beyond Death
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Return to Nature
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Silence
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Noxious Revival
10% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Despark
10% of 10 decks -2% synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Refuse to Yield
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
V.A.T.S.
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
60% of 10 decks +30% synergy
Kodama's Reach
50% of 10 decks +26% synergy
Three Visits
50% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Farseek
50% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Cultivate
40% of 10 decks -2% synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
30% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Slaughter the Strong
30% of 10 decks +24% synergy
Toxic Deluge
30% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Grim Tutor
30% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Tip the Scales
30% of 10 decks +21% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20% of 10 decks +17% synergy
Culling Ritual
20% of 10 decks +12% synergy
Will of the Abzan
20% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Wave of Reckoning
20% of 10 decks +17% synergy
Last March of the Ents
20% of 10 decks +15% synergy
Finale of Devastation
20% of 10 decks +14% synergy
Expel the Interlopers
20% of 10 decks +14% synergy
Dusk // Dawn
20% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Rampant Growth
20% of 10 decks -7% synergy
Reanimate
20% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20% of 10 decks +12% synergy
Explore the Underdark
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Flare of Cultivation
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Profane Tutor
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Head Games
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Infernal Tutor
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Harmonize
10% of 10 decks +2% synergy
Splinter
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Sheoldred's Restoration
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Genesis Wave
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Chain of Smog
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
40% of 10 decks +22% synergy
Slagwurm Armor
20% of 10 decks +18% synergy
The One Ring
20% of 10 decks +11% synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
20% of 10 decks +17% synergy
Abzan Monument
20% of 10 decks +17% synergy
Lightning Greaves
20% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Staff of Domination
20% of 10 decks +20% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Meekstone
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Sword of the Paruns
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Dowsing Dagger
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Liquimetal Coating
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
60% of 10 decks +56% synergy
Wound Reflection
50% of 10 decks +49% synergy
Stoneskin
40% of 10 decks +35% synergy
Sylvan Library
30% of 10 decks +17% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30% of 10 decks +15% synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20% of 10 decks +16% synergy
Exquisite Blood
20% of 10 decks +14% synergy
Animate Dead
20% of 10 decks +14% synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Court of Garenbrig
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Sterling Grove
10% of 10 decks -0% synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
10% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Brave the Sands
10% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Guardian Project
10% of 10 decks +3% synergy
Necromancy
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Sanguine Bond
10% of 10 decks -4% synergy
Warlock Class
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Aura Shards
10% of 10 decks -0% synergy
Smile at Death
10% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Necropotence
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Privileged Position
10% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Always Watching
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Jugan Defends the Temple
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Ghostly Prison
10% of 10 decks +3% synergy
Behind the Scenes
10% of 10 decks +2% synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Primeval Bounty
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Treefolk Umbra
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
50% of 10 decks +47% synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Huatli, Radiant Champion
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50% of 10 decks +33% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
40% of 10 decks +15% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40% of 10 decks +31% synergy
Bojuka Bog
30% of 10 decks -2% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
30% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Forbidding Watchtower
30% of 10 decks +29% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30% of 10 decks +11% synergy
Access Tunnel
30% of 10 decks +18% synergy
Rogue's Passage
20% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Ancient Tomb
10% of 10 decks +2% synergy
Maze of Ith
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Urza's Saga
10% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Cabal Coffers
10% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Command Beacon
10% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Restless Fortress
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Karn's Bastion
10% of 10 decks +1% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10% of 10 decks -2% synergy
Field of Ruin
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90% of 10 decks +24% synergy
Sol Ring
90% of 10 decks +11% synergy
Talisman of Unity
40% of 10 decks +33% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
30% of 10 decks +21% synergy
Orzhov Signet
30% of 10 decks +21% synergy
Selesnya Signet
20% of 10 decks +11% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
20% of 10 decks +13% synergy
Commander's Sphere
10% of 10 decks -1% synergy
Golgari Signet
10% of 10 decks +2% synergy
Lotus Petal
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10% of 10 decks -3% synergy
Basalt Monolith
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Fellwar Stone
10% of 10 decks +2% synergy
Thought Vessel
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Mind Stone
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Chrome Mox
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Forest
100% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Swamp
90% of 10 decks -4% synergy
Plains
90% of 10 decks -5% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
60% of 10 decks +21% synergy
Isolated Chapel
60% of 10 decks +20% synergy
Exotic Orchard
50% of 10 decks -5% synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
50% of 10 decks -3% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50% of 10 decks +16% synergy
Godless Shrine
50% of 10 decks +5% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
50% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Temple Garden
50% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Caves of Koilos
40% of 10 decks +12% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
40% of 10 decks +19% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
40% of 10 decks +12% synergy
Canopy Vista
40% of 10 decks -5% synergy
Deceptive Landscape
30% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Windswept Heath
30% of 10 decks -6% synergy
Llanowar Wastes
30% of 10 decks +2% synergy
Savannah
30% of 10 decks +18% synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
30% of 10 decks +0% synergy
Path of Ancestry
30% of 10 decks +3% synergy
Bayou
30% of 10 decks +18% synergy
Woodland Cemetery
30% of 10 decks -13% synergy
Marsh Flats
30% of 10 decks -3% synergy
Temple of Plenty
30% of 10 decks +14% synergy
Temple of Silence
30% of 10 decks +13% synergy
Vault of Champions
30% of 10 decks +3% synergy
Indatha Triome
30% of 10 decks -11% synergy
Sungrass Prairie
20% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Radiant Grove
20% of 10 decks +12% synergy
Murmuring Bosk
20% of 10 decks +1% synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
20% of 10 decks +20% synergy
Fortified Village
20% of 10 decks -4% synergy
Brushland
20% of 10 decks -7% synergy
Evolving Wilds
20% of 10 decks -9% synergy
Wastewood Verge
20% of 10 decks +12% synergy
Scrubland
20% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Hushwood Verge
20% of 10 decks +11% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20% of 10 decks +12% synergy
Scoured Barrens
20% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Temple of Malady
20% of 10 decks +2% synergy
Deathcap Glade
20% of 10 decks +6% synergy
Misty Rainforest
10% of 10 decks +1% synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Fabled Passage
10% of 10 decks -3% synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
10% of 10 decks -9% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
10% of 10 decks +4% synergy
Bleachbone Verge
10% of 10 decks +3% synergy
Blossoming Sands
10% of 10 decks +2% synergy