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Preston, the Vanisher
Price tag $33.43

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

#924 Current Rank
#1014 Last Week
#781 Past 2 Years

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
+21% Synergy $0.40
Ennis, Debate Moderator Ennis, Debate Moderator
+14% Synergy $0.24
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $87.58
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+3% Synergy $4.32
Erode Erode
+2% Synergy $5.77

High Synergy Cards

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

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+72% Synergy $4.87
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+69% Synergy $7.14
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+67% Synergy $9.55
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+64% Synergy $1.21
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+64% Synergy $7.04
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+62% Synergy $0.63
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+61% Synergy $2.82
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+59% Synergy $2.54
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+56% Synergy $4.47
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+56% Synergy $0.36

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
+52% Synergy $0.36
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+50% Synergy $0.27
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+48% Synergy $0.28
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+39% Synergy $0.25
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+38% Synergy $6.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+37% Synergy $0.30
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+14% Synergy $4.65
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $4.95
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.17
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $129.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $53.10
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $38.16
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-3% Synergy $14.33
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $108.31
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $58.53

Creatures

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

Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+44% Synergy $37.28
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+39% Synergy $27.20
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+37% Synergy $0.31
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+36% Synergy $0.32
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+35% Synergy $0.33
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+34% Synergy $3.08
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+33% Synergy $0.34
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+32% Synergy $5.46
Hare Apparent Hare Apparent
+32% Synergy $2.79
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+32% Synergy $5.07
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+32% Synergy $0.23
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+29% Synergy $0.30
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+29% Synergy $3.94
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+29% Synergy $0.35
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+28% Synergy $0.19
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+27% Synergy $4.70
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+27% Synergy $0.29
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+27% Synergy $0.55
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+26% Synergy $0.34
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+25% Synergy $1.21
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+25% Synergy $0.31
Reveillark Reveillark
+24% Synergy $0.86
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+23% Synergy $0.34
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+22% Synergy $45.00
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+21% Synergy $4.69
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+20% Synergy $0.39
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+20% Synergy $14.51
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+19% Synergy $3.01
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+18% Synergy $0.39
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+18% Synergy $4.55
Solitude Solitude
+15% Synergy $37.30
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+15% Synergy $22.86
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+14% Synergy $26.20
Werefox Bodyguard Werefox Bodyguard
+14% Synergy $0.46
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+14% Synergy $0.28
Stonehorn Dignitary Stonehorn Dignitary
+12% Synergy $0.37
Icewind Stalwart Icewind Stalwart
+12% Synergy $0.26
Roving Harper Roving Harper
+11% Synergy $0.13
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+11% Synergy $3.10
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+11% Synergy $0.46
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+10% Synergy $0.30
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+10% Synergy $4.41
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
+10% Synergy $0.29
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+10% Synergy $41.39
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+9% Synergy $0.40
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $49.85
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+7% Synergy $3.91
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+6% Synergy $5.65
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-1% Synergy $6.64
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $61.01

Instants

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

Semester's End Semester's End
+44% Synergy $1.10
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+38% Synergy $1.03
Ghostway Ghostway
+34% Synergy $5.24
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+24% Synergy $0.34
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+22% Synergy $4.59
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+19% Synergy $0.31
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+18% Synergy $0.14
Personify Personify
+15% Synergy $0.32
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+12% Synergy $0.26
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+11% Synergy $0.30
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+6% Synergy $0.19
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+6% Synergy $0.24
Brought Back Brought Back
+5% Synergy $2.83
Continue? Continue?
+4% Synergy $2.87
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+3% Synergy $1.65
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.31
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+3% Synergy $0.24
Get Lost Get Lost
+0% Synergy $4.21
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+0% Synergy $0.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+0% Synergy $1.32
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $5.90
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.86
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $4.22
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $10.00
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.73
Reprieve Reprieve
-3% Synergy $1.24
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-4% Synergy $1.09
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $22.27
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-10% Synergy $7.33
Disenchant Disenchant
-10% Synergy $0.11
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-12% Synergy $12.95

Sorceries

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

Another Round Another Round
+42% Synergy $0.39
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.31
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+17% Synergy $2.29
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+15% Synergy $0.42
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+15% Synergy $1.47
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+14% Synergy $0.36
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+11% Synergy $0.32
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+10% Synergy $0.32
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+7% Synergy $4.63
Flicker Flicker
+5% Synergy $7.19
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+5% Synergy $0.36
Settle Beyond Reality Settle Beyond Reality
+4% Synergy $0.15
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+4% Synergy $4.01
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.35
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+1% Synergy $0.37
Austere Command Austere Command
+0% Synergy $0.43
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+0% Synergy $4.29
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+0% Synergy $0.26
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $3.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+20% Synergy $19.33
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+18% Synergy $1.04
Mirror of Life Trapping Mirror of Life Trapping
+18% Synergy $0.32
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+18% Synergy $8.18
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+12% Synergy $16.44
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+9% Synergy $22.40
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+9% Synergy $54.81
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+8% Synergy $8.27
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+6% Synergy $3.85
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+5% Synergy $0.96
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+5% Synergy $5.46
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.88
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+4% Synergy $7.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $24.79
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-5% Synergy $5.36
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-6% Synergy $1.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.39
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-13% Synergy $7.03
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.94

Enchantments

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

Far Traveler Far Traveler
+28% Synergy $0.28
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+28% Synergy $9.14
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+26% Synergy $1.04
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+25% Synergy $63.07
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+24% Synergy $0.82
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+12% Synergy $6.86
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+12% Synergy $0.61
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+8% Synergy $8.46
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $3.37
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+6% Synergy $3.70
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+4% Synergy $0.32
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+4% Synergy $0.38
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+4% Synergy $0.58
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+3% Synergy $4.48
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $28.04
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $9.48
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-5% Synergy $9.93
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-7% Synergy $0.67
Land Tax Land Tax
-10% Synergy $13.56
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-12% Synergy $4.48

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+16% Synergy $1.43
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+6% Synergy $39.83

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+21% Synergy $2.76
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+16% Synergy $4.65
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+11% Synergy $51.80
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $24.58
Fountainport Fountainport
+7% Synergy $2.93
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+6% Synergy $0.33
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $2.18
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+5% Synergy $0.30
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.22
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $5.84
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $7.19
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.91
High Market High Market
+2% Synergy $0.41
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+2% Synergy $0.52
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $3.83
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.25
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $2.46
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $41.69
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $21.75
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+1% Synergy $7.27
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+0% Synergy $0.32
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+0% Synergy $0.28
Karoo Karoo
0% Synergy $1.17
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $5.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-3% Synergy $6.36
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.34
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-3% Synergy $0.30
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $13.06
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-7% Synergy $0.38
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
+19% Synergy $2.43
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+4% Synergy $1.09
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.20
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+4% Synergy $3.98
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $4.30
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $3.50
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $2.26
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+0% Synergy $35.66
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $5.85
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-1% Synergy $0.30
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.59
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-1% Synergy $3.09
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.31

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 $3.01
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.53
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $3.30
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.31
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $2.00
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+0% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.86
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.36
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
0% Synergy $3.81
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-5% Synergy $49.91

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