Felothar the Steadfast (Commander) - 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shared Roots
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
2.6%inclusion3 decks117 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
0.6%inclusion1 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
0.6%inclusion1 decks171 decks
0%synergy
Venom, Deadly Devourer
0.3%inclusion1 decks335 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
93%inclusion313 decks335 decks
86%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
91%inclusion306 decks335 decks
84%synergy
Tree of Redemption
89%inclusion299 decks335 decks
81%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
89%inclusion298 decks335 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Omens
87%inclusion293 decks335 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
87%inclusion293 decks335 decks
80%synergy
Axebane Guardian
86%inclusion287 decks335 decks
79%synergy
Behind the Scenes
88%inclusion294 decks335 decks
79%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
86%inclusion287 decks335 decks
79%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
84%inclusion282 decks335 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Arbor Adherent
89%inclusion292 decks327 decks
75%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
89%inclusion290 decks327 decks
75%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion283 decks335 decks
21%synergy
Tower Defense
81%inclusion272 decks335 decks
73%synergy
Rampart Architect
80%inclusion263 decks327 decks
69%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
79%inclusion266 decks335 decks
73%synergy
Assault Formation
79%inclusion266 decks335 decks
71%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
79%inclusion264 decks335 decks
72%synergy
Betor, Kin to All
78%inclusion262 decks335 decks
68%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
75%inclusion252 decks335 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
56%inclusion189 decks335 decks
50%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.7%inclusion29 decks335 decks
-5%synergy
Aura Shards
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Tree of Perdition
72%inclusion241 decks335 decks
64%synergy
Crystal Barricade
72%inclusion240 decks335 decks
63%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
71%inclusion237 decks335 decks
63%synergy
Indomitable Ancients
70%inclusion236 decks335 decks
63%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
70%inclusion236 decks335 decks
65%synergy
Towering Titan
69%inclusion231 decks335 decks
64%synergy
Walking Bulwark
65%inclusion218 decks335 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Roots
63%inclusion210 decks335 decks
55%synergy
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
62%inclusion208 decks335 decks
55%synergy
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
59%inclusion198 decks335 decks
54%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
59%inclusion196 decks335 decks
50%synergy
Carven Caryatid
57%inclusion191 decks335 decks
53%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
55%inclusion184 decks335 decks
48%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
53%inclusion178 decks335 decks
48%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
52%inclusion173 decks335 decks
41%synergy
Blight Pile
50%inclusion168 decks335 decks
46%synergy
Doran, the Siege Tower
45%inclusion150 decks335 decks
40%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
44%inclusion149 decks335 decks
42%synergy
Nethroi, Apex of Death
39%inclusion129 decks335 decks
33%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
39%inclusion129 decks335 decks
32%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
38%inclusion124 decks327 decks
28%synergy
Sapling of Colfenor
37%inclusion124 decks335 decks
31%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
37%inclusion123 decks335 decks
30%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
35%inclusion116 decks335 decks
32%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
33%inclusion112 decks335 decks
29%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
33%inclusion109 decks335 decks
27%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
33%inclusion109 decks335 decks
27%synergy
Wakestone Gargoyle
32%inclusion106 decks335 decks
30%synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
30%inclusion101 decks335 decks
26%synergy
Colfenor, the Last Yew
30%inclusion101 decks335 decks
25%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
29%inclusion96 decks335 decks
26%synergy
Flumph
28%inclusion94 decks335 decks
26%synergy
Perimeter Captain
27%inclusion89 decks335 decks
25%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
27%inclusion89 decks335 decks
21%synergy
Vine Trellis
25%inclusion85 decks335 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Reverence
25%inclusion85 decks335 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
23%inclusion76 decks335 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
22%inclusion54 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Junk
22%inclusion74 decks335 decks
20%synergy
Hornet Nest
21%inclusion70 decks335 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Limbs
19%inclusion65 decks335 decks
18%synergy
Catapult Fodder
19%inclusion63 decks335 decks
17%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
17%inclusion58 decks335 decks
16%synergy
Indulging Patrician
17%inclusion56 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
17%inclusion56 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Shield Sphere
17%inclusion56 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Shards
16%inclusion55 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Beast Whisperer
16%inclusion53 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Fortified Rampart
15%inclusion49 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Betor, Ancestor's Voice
13%inclusion43 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Despark
63%inclusion210 decks335 decks
50%synergy
Infernal Grasp
43%inclusion143 decks335 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion125 decks335 decks
-10%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
30%inclusion102 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
26%inclusion86 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion69 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion56 decks335 decks
-7%synergy
Overkill
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion33 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Abzan Charm
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Bar the Door
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Mythos of Nethroi
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Tear Asunder
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Reunion of the House
75%inclusion245 decks327 decks
64%synergy
Will of the Abzan
66%inclusion215 decks327 decks
55%synergy
Tip the Scales
59%inclusion196 decks330 decks
51%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
46%inclusion153 decks335 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion142 decks335 decks
36%synergy
Farseek
34%inclusion114 decks335 decks
-10%synergy
Last March of the Ents
29%inclusion98 decks335 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Mighty
28%inclusion93 decks335 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
24%inclusion81 decks335 decks
-17%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion73 decks335 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
20%inclusion66 decks335 decks
-7%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
19%inclusion63 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
18%inclusion60 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion51 decks335 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion46 decks335 decks
-9%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
12%inclusion41 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.7%inclusion29 decks335 decks
-14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.7%inclusion19 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Perennation
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion215 decks335 decks
46%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
40%inclusion133 decks335 decks
36%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
38%inclusion126 decks335 decks
35%synergy
Meekstone
27%inclusion89 decks335 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion76 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Abzan Monument
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
41%inclusion136 decks335 decks
36%synergy
Stoneskin
34%inclusion113 decks335 decks
29%synergy
Smile at Death
34%inclusion113 decks335 decks
28%synergy
Guardian Project
23%inclusion78 decks335 decks
17%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion58 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
16%inclusion52 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion45 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Primal Rage
13%inclusion42 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Call of the Ring
11%inclusion37 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Angelic Chorus
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
10%inclusion34 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
80%inclusion267 decks335 decks
67%synergy
Bojuka Bog
74%inclusion248 decks335 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion92 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion48 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion47 decks335 decks
-11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion37 decks335 decks
-5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
-11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion311 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion287 decks335 decks
20%synergy
Selesnya Signet
41%inclusion137 decks335 decks
32%synergy
Orzhov Signet
36%inclusion121 decks335 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion33 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.7%inclusion19 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Signet
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion331 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion330 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion330 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion327 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
83%inclusion278 decks335 decks
40%synergy
Isolated Chapel
83%inclusion278 decks335 decks
42%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
82%inclusion274 decks335 decks
42%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
82%inclusion274 decks335 decks
60%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
81%inclusion273 decks335 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion257 decks335 decks
21%synergy
Canopy Vista
74%inclusion248 decks335 decks
29%synergy
Twilight Mire
67%inclusion226 decks335 decks
56%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
66%inclusion222 decks335 decks
42%synergy
Fortified Village
59%inclusion197 decks335 decks
35%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
56%inclusion187 decks335 decks
41%synergy
Path of Ancestry
54%inclusion182 decks335 decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion157 decks335 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Plenty
47%inclusion157 decks335 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion147 decks335 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Malady
43%inclusion145 decks335 decks
26%synergy
Radiant Grove
40%inclusion135 decks335 decks
33%synergy
Temple Garden
30%inclusion99 decks335 decks
-16%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
28%inclusion95 decks335 decks
-18%synergy
Indatha Triome
28%inclusion94 decks335 decks
-13%synergy
Godless Shrine
27%inclusion92 decks335 decks
-18%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
26%inclusion87 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion83 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
25%inclusion83 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
23%inclusion77 decks335 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion72 decks335 decks
-14%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
21%inclusion72 decks335 decks
-8%synergy
Vault of Champions
21%inclusion70 decks335 decks
-5%synergy
Hushwood Verge
19%inclusion65 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion63 decks335 decks
-15%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion61 decks335 decks
-15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16%inclusion54 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion52 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion44 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Wastewood Verge
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
12%inclusion39 decks335 decks
-8%synergy
Fetid Heath
10%inclusion35 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion33 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
8.7%inclusion29 decks335 decks
-11%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
7.5%inclusion25 decks335 decks
-9%synergy
Underground Mortuary
7.5%inclusion25 decks335 decks
-11%synergy
Scrubland
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
-5%synergy
Bayou
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
-10%synergy
Wooded Bastion
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
-9%synergy