Betor, Kin to All (Commander) - Expensive Toughness Matters

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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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Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Extinguisher Battleship
25% of 4 decks +25% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Doran, the Siege Tower
91% of 11 decks +86% synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
91% of 11 decks +84% synergy
Tree of Perdition
91% of 11 decks +84% synergy
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
82% of 11 decks +80% synergy
Felothar the Steadfast
82% of 11 decks +76% synergy
Tree of Redemption
82% of 11 decks +74% synergy
Crystal Barricade
82% of 11 decks +73% synergy
Unnatural Growth
73% of 11 decks +69% synergy
Jaws of Defeat
80% of 10 decks +66% synergy
Wall of Omens
73% of 11 decks +66% synergy
Top Cards
Arbor Adherent
80% of 10 decks +65% synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
73% of 11 decks +65% synergy
Heroic Intervention
73% of 11 decks +46% synergy
Nature's Lore
73% of 11 decks +43% synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
70% of 10 decks +59% synergy
Three Visits
64% of 11 decks +41% synergy
Wave of Reckoning
64% of 11 decks +61% synergy
Indomitable Ancients
64% of 11 decks +56% synergy
Last March of the Ents
64% of 11 decks +59% synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
64% of 11 decks +62% synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
64% of 11 decks +49% synergy
The One Ring
36% of 11 decks +28% synergy
Teferi's Protection
36% of 11 decks +22% synergy
Aura Shards
27% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Demonic Tutor
27% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Gaea's Cradle
18% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Seedborn Muse
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Ancient Tomb
9% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9% of 11 decks -1% synergy
Creatures
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
64% of 11 decks +57% synergy
Towering Titan
64% of 11 decks +59% synergy
Wall of Blossoms
64% of 11 decks +57% synergy
Delighted Halfling
64% of 11 decks +48% synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
55% of 11 decks +49% synergy
Fecund Greenshell
55% of 11 decks +46% synergy
Birds of Paradise
55% of 11 decks +20% synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
50% of 6 decks +47% synergy
Weathered Sentinels
45% of 11 decks +40% synergy
Sapling of Colfenor
45% of 11 decks +40% synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
45% of 11 decks +40% synergy
Unhallowed Phalanx
45% of 11 decks +43% synergy
Ancient Lumberknot
45% of 11 decks +42% synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
36% of 11 decks +30% synergy
Runic Armasaur
36% of 11 decks +34% synergy
Overgrown Battlement
36% of 11 decks +30% synergy
Ohran Frostfang
36% of 11 decks +30% synergy
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
36% of 11 decks +31% synergy
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
36% of 11 decks +31% synergy
Rampart Architect
30% of 10 decks +17% synergy
Axebane Guardian
27% of 11 decks +22% synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
27% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Wall of Reverence
27% of 11 decks +24% synergy
Essence of Antiquity
27% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Vine Trellis
27% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Llanowar Elves
27% of 11 decks +14% synergy
Colfenor, the Last Yew
27% of 11 decks +22% synergy
Treefolk Harbinger
27% of 11 decks +24% synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
27% of 11 decks +20% synergy
Catapult Fodder
27% of 11 decks +25% synergy
The Necrobloom
27% of 11 decks +22% synergy
Arboreal Grazer
27% of 11 decks +23% synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Esper Sentinel
18% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Nethroi, Apex of Death
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
18% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
18% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Archfiend of Despair
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Abzan Beastmaster
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Voice of Victory
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Oathsworn Giant
18% of 11 decks +17% synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
18% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
18% of 11 decks -3% synergy
Tataru Taru
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Protector of the Wastes
10% of 10 decks +7% synergy
Gluntch, the Bestower
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
64% of 11 decks +56% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64% of 11 decks +0% synergy
Path to Exile
64% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
55% of 11 decks +48% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
55% of 11 decks +20% synergy
Fell the Profane
36% of 11 decks +30% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
36% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Beast Within
27% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Deadly Rollick
18% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Dawn's Truce
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Inkshield
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Akroma's Will
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Restoration Magic
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Hagra Mauling
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Ephemerate
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Loran's Escape
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Bar the Door
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Go for the Throat
9% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Abzan Charm
9% of 11 decks +0% synergy
Clever Concealment
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Gods Willing
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Eladamri's Call
9% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Divine Resilience
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Defend the Rider
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Duty Beyond Death
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Unwanted Remake
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Surge of Salvation
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Despark
9% of 11 decks -3% synergy
Once Upon a Time
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Faith's Shield
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Mortify
9% of 11 decks -5% synergy
Generous Gift
9% of 11 decks -6% synergy
Batwing Brume
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
64% of 11 decks +20% synergy
Toxic Deluge
64% of 11 decks +41% synergy
Fell the Mighty
36% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Rampant Growth
36% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Cultivate
36% of 11 decks -5% synergy
Kodama's Reach
27% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Expel the Interlopers
27% of 11 decks +21% synergy
Night's Whisper
27% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Damn
27% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Reunion of the House
20% of 10 decks +8% synergy
Tip the Scales
20% of 10 decks +11% synergy
Skyshroud Claim
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
18% of 11 decks -3% synergy
Slaughter the Strong
18% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Dusk // Dawn
18% of 11 decks +5% synergy
The Battle of Bywater
18% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Will of the Abzan
10% of 10 decks -2% synergy
Split Up
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Wrath of God
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Dread Return
9% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Farewell
9% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Emeria's Call
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Army of the Damned
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Harmonize
9% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Ashes to Ashes
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Living Death
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Perennation
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Open the Way
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Regrowth
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
45% of 11 decks +30% synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
36% of 11 decks +34% synergy
The Great Henge
27% of 11 decks +21% synergy
Mithril Coat
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Meekstone
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18% of 11 decks +0% synergy
Quietus Spike
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Slagwurm Armor
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Monster Manual
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Abzan Monument
9% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Strionic Resonator
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
64% of 11 decks +55% synergy
Stoneskin
55% of 11 decks +50% synergy
Guardian Project
45% of 11 decks +39% synergy
Wound Reflection
36% of 11 decks +35% synergy
Angelic Chorus
36% of 11 decks +35% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
36% of 11 decks +21% synergy
Smile at Death
27% of 11 decks +21% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
27% of 11 decks +24% synergy
Brave the Sands
18% of 11 decks +14% synergy
Sylvan Library
18% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Black Market Connections
18% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Primal Rage
18% of 11 decks +16% synergy
Behind the Scenes
18% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Cryptolith Rite
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Exploration
9% of 11 decks -1% synergy
Sanguine Bond
9% of 11 decks -5% synergy
Eland Umbra
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Instill Energy
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Exquisite Blood
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Luminarch Ascension
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Asceticism
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Spidersilk Armor
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Defense of the Heart
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Castle
9% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Awakening Zone
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Bitterblossom
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
27% of 11 decks +24% synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Nissa, Vital Force
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55% of 11 decks +38% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
45% of 11 decks +25% synergy
Rogue's Passage
45% of 11 decks +29% synergy
Bojuka Bog
36% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36% of 11 decks +27% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Gavony Township
18% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Temple of the False God
18% of 11 decks +13% synergy
Access Tunnel
18% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Maze of Ith
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Urza's Saga
9% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Mosswort Bridge
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Restless Fortress
9% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Field of the Dead
9% of 11 decks -2% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9% of 11 decks -3% synergy
Forbidding Watchtower
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Strip Mine
9% of 11 decks +3% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100% of 11 decks +21% synergy
Arcane Signet
91% of 11 decks +25% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
27% of 11 decks +19% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Thought Vessel
18% of 11 decks +15% synergy
Talisman of Unity
18% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Commander's Sphere
9% of 11 decks -2% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Fellwar Stone
9% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
9% of 11 decks +2% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Swamp
100% of 11 decks +6% synergy
Forest
100% of 11 decks +4% synergy
Plains
100% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Temple Garden
91% of 11 decks +45% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
82% of 11 decks +48% synergy
Godless Shrine
82% of 11 decks +37% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
82% of 11 decks +36% synergy
Marsh Flats
82% of 11 decks +48% synergy
Windswept Heath
73% of 11 decks +37% synergy
Vault of Champions
73% of 11 decks +46% synergy
Indatha Triome
73% of 11 decks +32% synergy
Exotic Orchard
64% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
64% of 11 decks +43% synergy
Bountiful Promenade
64% of 11 decks +35% synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
64% of 11 decks +33% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
55% of 11 decks +43% synergy
Woodland Cemetery
55% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Deathcap Glade
55% of 11 decks +41% synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45% of 11 decks +7% synergy
Savannah
45% of 11 decks +33% synergy
Isolated Chapel
45% of 11 decks +5% synergy
Bayou
45% of 11 decks +33% synergy
Scrubland
45% of 11 decks +34% synergy
Hushwood Verge
45% of 11 decks +36% synergy
Fell the Profane
36% of 11 decks +30% synergy
Bleachbone Verge
36% of 11 decks +29% synergy
Llanowar Wastes
36% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Caves of Koilos
36% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Brushland
36% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Underground Mortuary
36% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Wastewood Verge
36% of 11 decks +28% synergy
Canopy Vista
36% of 11 decks -9% synergy
Misty Rainforest
27% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Reflecting Pool
27% of 11 decks +22% synergy
City of Brass
27% of 11 decks +18% synergy
Deceptive Landscape
18% of 11 decks -6% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
18% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18% of 11 decks +1% synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
18% of 11 decks -35% synergy
Darkbore Pathway
18% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Evolving Wilds
18% of 11 decks -11% synergy
Arid Mesa
18% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Lush Portico
18% of 11 decks -1% synergy
Polluted Delta
18% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Flooded Strand
18% of 11 decks +11% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18% of 11 decks +10% synergy
Hagra Mauling
9% of 11 decks +8% synergy
Prismatic Vista
9% of 11 decks +4% synergy