Felothar the Steadfast (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded 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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Moxfield
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The Soul Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crystal Barricade
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
84%synergy
Axebane Guardian
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
82%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
81%synergy
Tree of Perdition
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
81%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Tree of Redemption
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
73%synergy
Wall of Omens
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Behind the Scenes
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Betor, Kin to All
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Arbor Adherent
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Tower Defense
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
34%synergy
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Assault Formation
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Aura Shards
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Weathered Sentinels
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Shield Sphere
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Wall of Roots
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Walking Bulwark
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Shards
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Indomitable Ancients
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Doran, the Siege Tower
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Birds of Paradise
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Rampart Architect
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
38%synergy
Perimeter Captain
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Nethroi, Apex of Death
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Junk
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Towering Titan
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Carven Caryatid
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Blight Pile
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Vine Trellis
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Sapling of Colfenor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Bloom Tender
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Souls
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Colfenor, the Last Yew
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Fortified Rampart
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Traproot Kami
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Wall of Ice
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Wall
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Runic Armasaur
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Beast Whisperer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Glare
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Flumph
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Reverence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Tombstones
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Heroic Intervention
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Akroma's Will
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Despark
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Abrupt Decay
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Abzan Charm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Veil of Summer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Bar the Door
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Tear Asunder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Silence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Shape the Sands
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Overkill
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reunion of the House
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Last March of the Ents
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Will of the Abzan
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Mighty
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Tip the Scales
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Domination
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Skeleton Key
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Mantle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Noetic Scales
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Emerald Medallion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Requiem Monolith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Smile at Death
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Guardian Project
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Stoneskin
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Call of the Ring
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Primal Rage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Builder's Talent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Eland Umbra
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Chorus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Access Tunnel
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Selesnya Signet
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Signet
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Indatha Triome
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Temple Garden
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Windswept Heath
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Savannah
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Bayou
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Scrubland
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Vault of Champions
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Wastewood Verge
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Lush Portico
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Brushland
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Underground Mortuary
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Fortified Village
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Grove
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Twilight Mire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malady
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy