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Preston, the Vanisher
Price tag $39.00

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

#865 Current Rank
#908 Last Week
#763 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.

Daydream Daydream
+10% Synergy $0.33
Ennis, Debate Moderator Ennis, Debate Moderator
+8% Synergy $0.11
Continue? Continue?
+6% Synergy $3.69
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+3% Synergy $3.65
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $6.34

High Synergy Cards

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

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+73% Synergy $5.30
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+69% Synergy $7.49
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+68% Synergy $12.19
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+65% Synergy $2.09
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+65% Synergy $7.73
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+63% Synergy $0.43
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+62% Synergy $1.86
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+61% Synergy $3.42
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+57% Synergy $0.29
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+56% Synergy $3.94

Top Cards

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

Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+56% Synergy $0.33
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+53% Synergy $0.37
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+52% Synergy $0.29
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+50% Synergy $0.24
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+41% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+38% Synergy $0.27
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+38% Synergy $5.69
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+14% Synergy $4.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.01
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $0.99

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $6.50
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $122.46
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $55.57
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $37.16
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-3% Synergy $12.97
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $57.11
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $98.98

Creatures

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

Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+44% Synergy $36.61
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+40% Synergy $27.27
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+39% Synergy $0.35
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+37% Synergy $0.23
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+36% Synergy $0.45
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+34% Synergy $1.95
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+34% Synergy $0.32
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+33% Synergy $5.29
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+33% Synergy $0.16
Hare Apparent Hare Apparent
+33% Synergy $2.21
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+32% Synergy $5.53
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+31% Synergy $0.33
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+31% Synergy $3.69
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+30% Synergy $0.32
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+30% Synergy $0.17
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+28% Synergy $0.54
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+28% Synergy $0.35
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+27% Synergy $4.76
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+27% Synergy $0.45
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+27% Synergy $1.10
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+25% Synergy $0.28
Reveillark Reveillark
+25% Synergy $0.76
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+25% Synergy $0.37
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+23% Synergy $39.72
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+21% Synergy $5.19
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+21% Synergy $0.41
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+20% Synergy $16.71
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+20% Synergy $0.33
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+19% Synergy $7.21
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+19% Synergy $2.89
Solitude Solitude
+16% Synergy $36.55
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+16% Synergy $28.38
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+15% Synergy $0.45
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+14% Synergy $27.61
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+14% Synergy $0.27
Icewind Stalwart Icewind Stalwart
+13% Synergy $0.11
Stonehorn Dignitary Stonehorn Dignitary
+13% Synergy $0.39
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+12% Synergy $0.41
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
+12% Synergy $0.25
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+12% Synergy $2.79
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+12% Synergy $0.16
Roving Harper Roving Harper
+12% Synergy $0.13
Mage's Attendant Mage's Attendant
+12% Synergy $0.27
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+11% Synergy $37.68
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+11% Synergy $4.34
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+10% Synergy $0.29
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $52.44
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+7% Synergy $3.01
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+6% Synergy $6.22
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $57.22

Instants

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

Semester's End Semester's End
+45% Synergy $1.10
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+39% Synergy $0.70
Ghostway Ghostway
+34% Synergy $4.51
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+25% Synergy $0.32
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+24% Synergy $5.55
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+20% Synergy $0.26
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+19% Synergy $0.15
Personify Personify
+16% Synergy $0.26
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+13% Synergy $0.24
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+12% Synergy $0.32
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+7% Synergy $0.17
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+6% Synergy $0.17
Brought Back Brought Back
+5% Synergy $2.27
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+4% Synergy $1.46
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.26
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+3% Synergy $0.21
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.47
Get Lost Get Lost
+1% Synergy $4.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.68
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $7.16
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.26
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.29
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $8.81
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.31
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $1.10
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $1.16
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $21.24
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-10% Synergy $7.03
Disenchant Disenchant
-11% Synergy $0.08
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-13% Synergy $18.07

Sorceries

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

Another Round Another Round
+43% Synergy $0.38
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+20% Synergy $0.35
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+18% Synergy $1.95
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+16% Synergy $0.40
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+14% Synergy $0.32
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+14% Synergy $1.85
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+12% Synergy $0.23
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+12% Synergy $0.37
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+8% Synergy $1.10
Flicker Flicker
+6% Synergy $6.34
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+5% Synergy $3.78
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+5% Synergy $0.31
Settle Beyond Reality Settle Beyond Reality
+5% Synergy $0.10
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.26
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+2% Synergy $0.31
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.64
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.32
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy $7.36
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $3.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+21% Synergy $19.81
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+20% Synergy $0.85
Mirror of Life Trapping Mirror of Life Trapping
+19% Synergy $0.26
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+18% Synergy $8.85
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+13% Synergy $15.53
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+9% Synergy $19.33
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+9% Synergy $54.75
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+9% Synergy $9.63
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+6% Synergy $5.27
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+6% Synergy $1.55
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+6% Synergy $3.95
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.78
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+4% Synergy $6.84
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $24.59
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-6% Synergy $5.40
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $1.43
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $3.70
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-13% Synergy $5.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Far Traveler Far Traveler
+28% Synergy $0.31
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+27% Synergy $7.96
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+25% Synergy $57.58
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+25% Synergy $1.11
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+25% Synergy $0.68
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+13% Synergy $7.25
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+12% Synergy $0.77
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+9% Synergy $8.72
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $2.86
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+6% Synergy $3.29
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+5% Synergy $0.38
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+5% Synergy $0.38
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $3.95
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+4% Synergy $0.80
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $30.42
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $8.79
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-6% Synergy $7.75
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-7% Synergy $0.58
Land Tax Land Tax
-10% Synergy $16.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-13% Synergy $3.53

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+18% Synergy $1.33
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+7% Synergy $39.45

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $2.65
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+17% Synergy $8.12
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+11% Synergy $51.64
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $24.40
Fountainport Fountainport
+8% Synergy $2.81
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.36
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+6% Synergy $0.29
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+6% Synergy $0.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.17
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $5.48
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.98
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.95
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.44
High Market High Market
+3% Synergy $0.46
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $4.52
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.29
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+2% Synergy $4.44
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $3.30
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.25
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+1% Synergy $7.17
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $39.96
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.29
Karoo Karoo
0% Synergy $1.22
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.39
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $6.33
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-3% Synergy $6.05
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $1.13
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-4% Synergy $0.25
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $10.06
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.36
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-7% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+21% Synergy $2.89
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.43
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.33
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+5% Synergy $0.77
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+4% Synergy $4.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.63
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $3.37
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $36.62
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-2% Synergy $0.35
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-2% Synergy $2.03
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.87
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-2% Synergy $5.42
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.25

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 $2.89
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.28
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.27
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.26
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.07
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.68
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.26
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.41

Similar Commanders

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

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