Felothar the Steadfast (Commander) - 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.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
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12%synergy
Shared Roots
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5%synergy
Destined Confrontation
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
1.7%inclusion4 decks237 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
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0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
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87%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
91%inclusion694 decks766 decks
83%synergy
Axebane Guardian
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82%synergy
Tree of Redemption
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82%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
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80%synergy
Wall of Omens
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80%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
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80%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
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80%synergy
Behind the Scenes
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79%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
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73%synergy
Top Cards
Jaws of Defeat
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73%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
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22%synergy
Arbor Adherent
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70%synergy
Tower Defense
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72%synergy
Assault Formation
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70%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
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71%synergy
Rampart Architect
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65%synergy
Betor, Kin to All
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65%synergy
Crystal Barricade
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66%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
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67%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
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48%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion86 decks766 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.6%inclusion66 decks766 decks
-5%synergy
Aura Shards
7.7%inclusion59 decks766 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.7%inclusion51 decks766 decks
-8%synergy
Worldly Tutor
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-4%synergy
Creatures
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
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65%synergy
Tree of Perdition
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62%synergy
Indomitable Ancients
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59%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
65%inclusion498 decks766 decks
57%synergy
Towering Titan
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59%synergy
Walking Bulwark
64%inclusion492 decks766 decks
60%synergy
Wall of Roots
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54%synergy
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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53%synergy
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
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53%synergy
Carven Caryatid
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53%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
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48%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
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48%synergy
Blight Pile
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47%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
49%inclusion375 decks766 decks
44%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
48%inclusion370 decks766 decks
37%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
48%inclusion367 decks766 decks
45%synergy
Doran, the Siege Tower
44%inclusion336 decks766 decks
39%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
40%inclusion305 decks759 decks
30%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
39%inclusion296 decks766 decks
36%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
37%inclusion287 decks766 decks
31%synergy
Nethroi, Apex of Death
37%inclusion287 decks766 decks
32%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
36%inclusion276 decks766 decks
29%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
36%inclusion272 decks766 decks
30%synergy
Sapling of Colfenor
34%inclusion263 decks766 decks
28%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
32%inclusion242 decks766 decks
29%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
31%inclusion236 decks766 decks
27%synergy
Wakestone Gargoyle
30%inclusion231 decks766 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Reverence
28%inclusion213 decks766 decks
25%synergy
Perimeter Captain
28%inclusion212 decks766 decks
26%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
27%inclusion206 decks766 decks
21%synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
27%inclusion204 decks766 decks
22%synergy
Flumph
26%inclusion202 decks766 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Junk
26%inclusion200 decks766 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
26%inclusion199 decks766 decks
24%synergy
Colfenor, the Last Yew
26%inclusion196 decks766 decks
21%synergy
Vine Trellis
25%inclusion191 decks766 decks
23%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
25%inclusion188 decks766 decks
19%synergy
Shield Sphere
22%inclusion166 decks766 decks
20%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
21%inclusion164 decks766 decks
20%synergy
Hornet Nest
21%inclusion163 decks766 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Shards
19%inclusion147 decks766 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
19%inclusion98 decks527 decks
15%synergy
Catapult Fodder
18%inclusion138 decks766 decks
16%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
17%inclusion134 decks766 decks
10%synergy
Fortified Rampart
17%inclusion133 decks766 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Limbs
16%inclusion124 decks766 decks
15%synergy
Beast Whisperer
16%inclusion120 decks766 decks
9%synergy
Birds of Paradise
15%inclusion115 decks766 decks
-19%synergy
Indulging Patrician
15%inclusion113 decks766 decks
12%synergy
Unhallowed Phalanx
13%inclusion100 decks766 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
72%inclusion553 decks766 decks
37%synergy
Despark
58%inclusion447 decks766 decks
46%synergy
Infernal Grasp
41%inclusion316 decks766 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion295 decks766 decks
-8%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
32%inclusion245 decks766 decks
0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion213 decks766 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
23%inclusion174 decks766 decks
17%synergy
Overkill
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15%synergy
Beast Within
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-10%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion87 decks766 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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4%synergy
Bar the Door
9.1%inclusion70 decks766 decks
8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9.0%inclusion69 decks766 decks
1%synergy
Tear Asunder
7.7%inclusion59 decks766 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.6%inclusion58 decks766 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.3%inclusion56 decks766 decks
1%synergy
Abzan Charm
6.4%inclusion49 decks766 decks
-2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
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-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.4%inclusion41 decks766 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Reunion of the House
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62%synergy
Will of the Abzan
62%inclusion471 decks759 decks
51%synergy
Tip the Scales
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46%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
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30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion295 decks766 decks
32%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion248 decks766 decks
-12%synergy
Last March of the Ents
29%inclusion225 decks766 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Mighty
29%inclusion221 decks766 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion190 decks766 decks
-16%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion165 decks766 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion158 decks766 decks
-6%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
20%inclusion152 decks766 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
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-6%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion130 decks766 decks
-5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
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5%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
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9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion80 decks766 decks
-13%synergy
Reanimate
5.9%inclusion45 decks766 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion478 decks766 decks
44%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
38%inclusion291 decks766 decks
34%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
37%inclusion285 decks766 decks
34%synergy
Meekstone
32%inclusion243 decks766 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion168 decks766 decks
6%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
9.1%inclusion70 decks766 decks
7%synergy
Abzan Monument
7.7%inclusion59 decks766 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
37%inclusion283 decks766 decks
32%synergy
Smile at Death
36%inclusion273 decks766 decks
30%synergy
Stoneskin
32%inclusion248 decks766 decks
27%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion155 decks766 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion134 decks766 decks
13%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
13%inclusion99 decks766 decks
11%synergy
Assemble the Players
10%inclusion78 decks766 decks
9%synergy
Call of the Ring
10%inclusion73 decks766 decks
2%synergy
Primal Rage
9.1%inclusion70 decks766 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.4%inclusion57 decks766 decks
-8%synergy
Angelic Chorus
6.5%inclusion50 decks766 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
12%inclusion93 decks766 decks
9%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
6.5%inclusion50 decks766 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
75%inclusion577 decks766 decks
63%synergy
Bojuka Bog
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40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion253 decks766 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion117 decks766 decks
-10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion105 decks766 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion82 decks766 decks
-10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion80 decks766 decks
-8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.3%inclusion71 decks766 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion716 decks766 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion661 decks766 decks
21%synergy
Selesnya Signet
41%inclusion314 decks766 decks
32%synergy
Orzhov Signet
37%inclusion280 decks766 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion94 decks766 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
7.4%inclusion57 decks766 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.0%inclusion54 decks766 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
6.8%inclusion52 decks766 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.7%inclusion44 decks766 decks
-2%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.6%inclusion43 decks766 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion755 decks766 decks
8%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion755 decks766 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion755 decks766 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion746 decks766 decks
3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
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42%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
82%inclusion625 decks766 decks
38%synergy
Isolated Chapel
80%inclusion615 decks766 decks
39%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
79%inclusion607 decks766 decks
58%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
79%inclusion602 decks766 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion584 decks766 decks
21%synergy
Canopy Vista
69%inclusion525 decks766 decks
24%synergy
Twilight Mire
65%inclusion500 decks766 decks
54%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
62%inclusion475 decks766 decks
38%synergy
Fortified Village
55%inclusion421 decks766 decks
31%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
51%inclusion389 decks766 decks
36%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion385 decks766 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Plenty
44%inclusion338 decks766 decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion338 decks766 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Malady
42%inclusion321 decks766 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Silence
41%inclusion314 decks766 decks
24%synergy
Radiant Grove
39%inclusion295 decks766 decks
31%synergy
Temple Garden
33%inclusion254 decks766 decks
-12%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion251 decks766 decks
-12%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
31%inclusion237 decks766 decks
-15%synergy
Indatha Triome
31%inclusion234 decks766 decks
-10%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
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-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
25%inclusion192 decks766 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion189 decks766 decks
-11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
24%inclusion183 decks766 decks
-4%synergy
Brushland
24%inclusion183 decks766 decks
-4%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
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-6%synergy
Vault of Champions
22%inclusion172 decks766 decks
-4%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion157 decks766 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion156 decks766 decks
-14%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion152 decks766 decks
-14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
17%inclusion127 decks766 decks
5%synergy
Deathcap Glade
17%inclusion127 decks766 decks
3%synergy
Wastewood Verge
15%inclusion117 decks766 decks
7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion107 decks766 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
11%inclusion85 decks766 decks
-8%synergy
Fetid Heath
11%inclusion83 decks766 decks
5%synergy
Lush Portico
10%inclusion75 decks766 decks
-10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
9.0%inclusion69 decks766 decks
1%synergy
Underground Mortuary
8.7%inclusion67 decks766 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
8.1%inclusion62 decks766 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Bastion
7.0%inclusion54 decks766 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.7%inclusion51 decks766 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.5%inclusion50 decks766 decks
1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
6.3%inclusion48 decks766 decks
0%synergy
Savannah
6.1%inclusion47 decks766 decks
-6%synergy