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Preordain
Preordain is a blue sorcery that counts as card draw. It appears in the recommended lists of 160 commanders, and 9% of blue decks run it.
Type: Sorcery
Cost: U
Color identity: Blue
Reference price: €0.82
Oldest printing: Magic 2011
Role in the deck: card draw
Rules text
Official text (Scryfall).
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The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.
| Commander | Identity | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharaoh Rama-Tut | Blue | 100% | +77% |
| Galadriel of Lothlórien | Green · Blue | 79% | +71% |
| Elminster | Blue · White | 78% | +69% |
| Eligeth, Crossroads Augur | Blue | 90% | +67% |
| Kenessos, Priest of Thassa | Green · Blue | 74% | +66% |
| Elrond, Master of Healing | Green · Blue | 73% | +65% |
| Galadriel, Elven-Queen | Green · Blue | 70% | +62% |
| Lord of the Nazgûl | Black · Blue | 67% | +57% |
| Matoya, Archon Elder | Blue | 80% | +56% |
| Arwen Undómiel | Green · Blue | 64% | +56% |
| Shiko and Narset, Unified | Red · Blue · White | 69% | +55% |
| Geralf, the Fleshwright | Blue | 75% | +52% |
| Elsha, Threefold Master | Red · Blue · White | 65% | +52% |
| Storm, Force of Nature | Green · Red · Blue | 56% | +49% |
| Hermes, Overseer of Elpis | Blue | 73% | +49% |
| Taigam, Ojutai Master | Blue · White | 55% | +46% |
| Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper | Blue · White | 55% | +46% |
| Gnostro, Voice of the Crags | Red · Blue · White | 56% | +43% |
| Stella Lee, Wild Card | Red · Blue | 75% | +42% |
| Narset, Enlightened Exile | Red · Blue · White | 56% | +42% |
| Talrand, Sky Summoner | Blue | 65% | +42% |
| Rory Williams | Blue · White | 50% | +41% |
| April O'Neil, Hacktivist | Blue | 63% | +40% |
| Legolas, Counter of Kills | Green · Blue | 47% | +39% |
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Spellslinger · 94 Control · 91 Combo · 71 Cantrips · 45 Tokens · 41 Card Draw · 39 +1/+1 Counters · 32 Storm · 30
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Preordain?
It is in the recommended lists of 160 commanders, with an average inclusion of 44% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Pharaoh Rama-Tut · Galadriel of Lothlórien · Elminster. Overall, 9% of blue decks run it.
How much does Preordain cost?
Its reference price is €0.82 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.
Does Preordain have combos?
It does not appear in any combo catalogued on Commander Spellbook. That does not mean it has no synergies, only that it is not part of a known infinite loop.
Can I play Preordain in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is blue, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.