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Preston, the Vanisher
Price tag $17.76

Legendary CreatureRabbit Wizard

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#883 Current Rank
#995 Last Week
#693 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Preston, the Vanisher.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Preston, the Vanisher decks.

Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+21% Synergy $0.68
Kindly Customer Kindly Customer
+9% Synergy $0.22
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+4% Synergy $3.07
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+3% Synergy $39.98
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+1% Synergy $2.39

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Preston, the Vanisher's abilities and overall game plan.

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+74% Synergy $4.45
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+70% Synergy $14.48
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+69% Synergy $8.95
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+67% Synergy $1.12
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+66% Synergy $5.23
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+65% Synergy $0.76
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+65% Synergy $1.91
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+62% Synergy $1.70
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+60% Synergy $0.27
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+60% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Preston, the Vanisher decks.

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+57% Synergy $4.07
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+56% Synergy $0.26
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+56% Synergy $0.12
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+52% Synergy $0.29
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+45% Synergy $0.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+41% Synergy $0.23
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+34% Synergy $0.21
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+13% Synergy $3.58
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.07
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.68

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $90.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $30.57
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-3% Synergy $11.26
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $94.36
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Preston, the Vanisher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+44% Synergy $0.13
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+43% Synergy $32.66
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+41% Synergy $16.52
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+40% Synergy $0.08
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+39% Synergy $1.38
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+38% Synergy $0.14
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+35% Synergy $0.15
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+34% Synergy $0.46
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+34% Synergy $9.78
Hare Apparent Hare Apparent
+34% Synergy $2.70
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+33% Synergy $2.53
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+33% Synergy $0.14
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+32% Synergy $0.29
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+31% Synergy $6.35
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+31% Synergy $0.25
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+30% Synergy $0.50
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+28% Synergy $0.80
Reveillark Reveillark
+28% Synergy $0.56
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+28% Synergy $0.15
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+27% Synergy $0.54
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+26% Synergy $3.42
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+24% Synergy $0.20
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+24% Synergy $0.42
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+23% Synergy $30.04
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+22% Synergy $0.20
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+21% Synergy $1.88
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+21% Synergy $13.10
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+19% Synergy $3.58
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+19% Synergy $5.17
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+18% Synergy $0.31
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+17% Synergy $0.20
Solitude Solitude
+16% Synergy $23.73
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+16% Synergy $17.56
Roving Harper Roving Harper
+15% Synergy $0.06
Icewind Stalwart Icewind Stalwart
+15% Synergy $0.05
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+14% Synergy $0.39
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+14% Synergy $23.73
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
+14% Synergy $0.13
Mage's Attendant Mage's Attendant
+14% Synergy $0.11
Stonehorn Dignitary Stonehorn Dignitary
+14% Synergy $0.30
Combat Thresher Combat Thresher
+14% Synergy $0.09
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+13% Synergy $0.09
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+13% Synergy $1.84
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+11% Synergy $0.17
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+11% Synergy $6.07
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+10% Synergy $37.07
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $32.66
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+7% Synergy $2.05
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+6% Synergy $8.03
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $42.36

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Preston, the Vanisher safe.

Semester's End Semester's End
+46% Synergy $0.87
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+38% Synergy $0.81
Ghostway Ghostway
+34% Synergy $3.21
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+28% Synergy $0.21
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+26% Synergy $5.56
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+22% Synergy $0.11
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+21% Synergy $0.26
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+13% Synergy $0.10
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+11% Synergy $0.12
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+8% Synergy $0.17
Brought Back Brought Back
+7% Synergy $1.71
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+7% Synergy $0.15
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+5% Synergy $1.32
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+3% Synergy $0.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.95
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy $0.25
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $3.84
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $3.70
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $7.43
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.61
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $6.23
Reprieve Reprieve
-3% Synergy $1.15
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $8.05
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $0.80
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.28
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $15.17
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-10% Synergy $6.58
Disenchant Disenchant
-10% Synergy $0.14
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-14% Synergy $9.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Preston, the Vanisher's game plan and control the board.

Another Round Another Round
+42% Synergy $0.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+21% Synergy $0.45
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+19% Synergy $1.27
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+17% Synergy $1.07
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+15% Synergy $0.06
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+14% Synergy $0.16
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+14% Synergy $0.17
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+8% Synergy $0.75
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+6% Synergy $0.21
Flicker Flicker
+6% Synergy $5.26
Settle Beyond Reality Settle Beyond Reality
+6% Synergy $0.04
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.26
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $3.40
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.04
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+2% Synergy $0.14
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.22
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy $5.86
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-5% Synergy $2.72
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-8% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+39% Synergy $3.26
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+22% Synergy $17.32
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+22% Synergy $0.47
Mirror of Life Trapping Mirror of Life Trapping
+21% Synergy $0.17
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+18% Synergy $7.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+13% Synergy $6.28
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+9% Synergy $8.77
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+8% Synergy $14.62
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+8% Synergy $51.65
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+7% Synergy $3.84
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+6% Synergy $6.36
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.57
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+4% Synergy $4.03
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.19
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $17.33
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-6% Synergy $3.49
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-6% Synergy $3.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $3.82
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-12% Synergy $2.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.25

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Preston, the Vanisher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Far Traveler Far Traveler
+31% Synergy $0.07
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+27% Synergy $7.56
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+27% Synergy $0.47
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+24% Synergy $40.01
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+13% Synergy $0.90
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+13% Synergy $4.38
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+10% Synergy $4.01
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $1.17
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+6% Synergy $0.21
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+6% Synergy $1.80
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+5% Synergy $0.14
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.82
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $3.87
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+2% Synergy $0.35
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $26.15
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $7.95
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-6% Synergy $5.94
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-7% Synergy $1.79
Land Tax Land Tax
-10% Synergy $20.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-12% Synergy $4.91

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Preston, the Vanisher to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+19% Synergy $1.18
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+7% Synergy $30.22

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+25% Synergy $2.04
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+16% Synergy $18.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $38.58
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $21.34
Fountainport Fountainport
+8% Synergy $3.89
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $4.92
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+7% Synergy $0.25
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+6% Synergy $2.37
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+6% Synergy $0.23
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.00
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.45
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $4.85
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.78
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $3.15
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.32
High Market High Market
+3% Synergy $1.15
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $1.36
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.13
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.05
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $34.82
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $7.69
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.09
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $21.69
Karoo Karoo
0% Synergy $1.09
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.87
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.16
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-3% Synergy $4.32
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-4% Synergy $3.61
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-4% Synergy $0.16
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $5.61
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.21
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-7% Synergy $0.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $0.35

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.43
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.16
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+5% Synergy $0.62
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $2.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.16
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $2.36
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $3.77
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.85
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $25.64
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-1% Synergy $0.27
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-2% Synergy $6.00
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.18
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-2% Synergy $4.95
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.14
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.15

Lands

The mana base foundation for Preston, the Vanisher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+19% Synergy $3.58
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.41
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $4.58
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.16
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy $0.25
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.04
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.32
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.61
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Preston, the Vanisher.

Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Shadow Thieves Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Guild Artisan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Guild Artisan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Passionate Archaeologist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Popular Entertainer Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Popular Entertainer
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dragon Cultist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Street Urchin Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Street Urchin
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Master Chef Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Master Chef
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Far Traveler Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Far Traveler
The War Doctor Bill Potts The War Doctor // Bill Potts
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tormod, the Desecrator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tormod, the Desecrator
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Scion of Halaster Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster