Jared Carthalion (Commander) - Budget Core

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Josh Nelson
Oct 3, 2025
The Five Worst Commander Precons of the Last Five Years
Wizards of the Coast has painstakingly printed 145 different Commander decks. Many are fantastic. Others, however, are... not so good.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Iridian Maelstrom
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
60%synergy
Maelstrom Archangel
57%inclusion50 decks88 decks
53%synergy
Knight of New Alara
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
52%synergy
Unite the Coalition
55%inclusion48 decks88 decks
52%synergy
Chromanticore
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
51%synergy
Abzan Charm
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Mana Cannons
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Terminate
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Fallaji Wayfarer
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
46%synergy
Maelstrom Nexus
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Jenson Carthalion, Druid Exile
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
45%synergy
Merciless Eviction
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
44%synergy
Kodama's Reach
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Sultai Charm
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Rienne, Angel of Rebirth
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Naya Charm
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
41%synergy
O-Kagachi, Vengeful Kami
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
40%synergy
Growth Spiral
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Fusion Elemental
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Glint-Eye Nephilim
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
39%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Primeval Spawn
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Baleful Strix
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Transguild Courier
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Two-Headed Hellkite
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Surrak Dragonclaw
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Hero of Precinct One
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Illuna, Apex of Wishes
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Nethroi, Apex of Death
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
25%synergy
General Ferrous Rokiric
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Coiling Oracle
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Omnath, Locus of All
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Selvala, Explorer Returned
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Yore-Tiller Nephilim
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Archelos, Lagoon Mystic
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Zaxara, the Exemplary
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Atla Palani, Nest Tender
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Garth One-Eye
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Child of Alara
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Sphinx of the Guildpact
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Scion of Draco
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Moonveil Regent
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Progenitus
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Nine-Fingers Keene
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Memorial Team Leader
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Kavaron Skywarden
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Molecular Modifier
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Frontline War-Rager
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Vaultguard Trooper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Carth the Lion
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Possibility Technician
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Witch-Maw Nephilim
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Ramos, Dragon Engine
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Tiller Engine
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Dune-Brood Nephilim
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Jegantha, the Wellspring
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Leori, Sparktouched Hunter
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Kav Landseeker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Terrapact Intimidator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Thrummingbird
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
District Guide
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sylvan Reclamation
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Echoing Truth
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Brokers Charm
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-26%synergy
Void Rend
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Riveteers Charm
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Despark
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Bant Charm
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Esper Charm
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Charm
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Charm
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Grixis Charm
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Kin-Tree Severance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Auroral Procession
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Negate
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Mortify
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Painful Truths
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Explore
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Lavalanche
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Duneblast
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Migration Path
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Time Wipe
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Flames
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Bring to Light
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Conflux
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Circuitous Route
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Open the Gates
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Explore the Underdark
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Herd Migration
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-20%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lie in Wait
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Roamer's Routine
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Decimate
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Infinite Guideline Station
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Arch
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Door to Nothingness
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Jodah's Codex
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Navigation Orb
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Abundant Growth
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Case of the Shattered Pact
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
22%synergy
Path to the World Tree
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Widespread Thieving
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Oath of Teferi
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
The Kami War
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Oath of Gideon
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Talent
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Greenhouse // Rickety Gazebo
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Rowan's Talent
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Guild Summit
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth's Talent
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Oath of Ajani
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Trace of Abundance
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Oath of Jace
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Omen
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Alara
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Planeswalkers
Commodore Guff
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Vraska the Unseen
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Sarkhan the Masterless
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Ajani, the Greathearted
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo, Collector of Tales
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Ajani Unyielding
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cascading Cataracts
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Maze's End
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Baldur's Gate
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Gate
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Obsidian Obelisk
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
37%synergy
Coalition Relic
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Sol Ring
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
-54%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
-26%synergy
Tome of the Guildpact
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Prophetic Prism
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Dragonbroods' Relic
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Signet
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Gatewatch Beacon
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Screen
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
95%inclusion84 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion82 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion82 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion82 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Island
93%inclusion82 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion72 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Jungle Shrine
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Monastery
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
34%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Opulent Palace
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Seaside Citadel
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Savage Lands
44%inclusion39 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Nomad Outpost
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Canopy Vista
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Cinder Glade
41%inclusion36 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Crystal Quarry
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Krosan Verge
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Flood Plain
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
28%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Mountain Valley
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Grasslands
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Bad River
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Simic Guildgate
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Boros Guildgate
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Gond Gate
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Citadel Gate
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Cliffgate
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Manor Gate
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
5%synergy