Felothar the Steadfast (Commander) - Upgraded Lifegain

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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
Sylvan Caryatid
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Axebane Guardian
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Wall of Omens
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Tree of Redemption
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Rampart Architect
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Crystal Barricade
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Arbor Adherent
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Tower Defense
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Betor, Kin to All
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Behind the Scenes
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Reunion of the House
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Aura Shards
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Tree of Perdition
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Walking Bulwark
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Indomitable Ancients
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Towering Titan
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Reverence
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Roots
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Nethroi, Apex of Death
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Doran, the Siege Tower
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Arboreal Grazer
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Carven Caryatid
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Sapling of Colfenor
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Shards
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Perimeter Captain
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Flumph
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Wakestone Gargoyle
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Indulging Patrician
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Blight Pile
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Betor, Ancestor's Voice
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Hornet Nest
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Limbs
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Runic Armasaur
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Colfenor, the Last Yew
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Catapult Fodder
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Shield Sphere
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Junk
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Protector of the Wastes
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Despark
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Akroma's Will
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Tear Asunder
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Abzan Charm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Refuse to Yield
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Bar the Door
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Collective Resistance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Will of the Abzan
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Tip the Scales
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Last March of the Ents
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Mighty
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Meekstone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
The Wind Crystal
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Brave the Sands
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Stoneskin
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Smile at Death
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Chorus
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Dormant Grove
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Guardian Project
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Unnatural Growth
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Asceticism
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Access Tunnel
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Forbidding Watchtower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Great Arashin City
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Selesnya Signet
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Signet
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Isolated Chapel
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Canopy Vista
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Fortified Village
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Twilight Mire
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Temple of Malady
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Temple of Plenty
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Temple Garden
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Indatha Triome
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Brushland
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Grove
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Vault of Champions
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Wastewood Verge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Viridescent Bog
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Hollow
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy