
Witherbloom Pestilence
Dina, Essence Brewer
Art by Pauline Voss, © Wizards of the Coast.
How it compares
Human tables
Real-game win rate
16.4%561 stock gamesPlaygroup.gg, fetched 20 Oct 2026.
About real-game results
Normalised to four players; pilots and opponents differ from the simulation. This is observed evidence, not a personal win-rate forecast.
Phase simulation
Model win rate
21.8%157 games / #116Check limitationsAnalysed 24 Oct 2026Result details & limitations
90% bootstrap interval. Field: 174 stock precons in four-player pods.
90% interval: 18.8%–25.7%.
Rank range 67–147. Observed wins: 19.1%.
Simulation limitations
- The analysis flags engine/AI limitations or disagreement with real games for this deck.
Upgradeability
Package ungraded0/6 configurations graded. Unassessed options may be stronger.Package coverage
6 colour-compatible in-box commander configurations inventoried 2026-10-28. 6 have validated simulation lists. Inventory complete for the checked stock list.
This package includes every inventoried stock-compatible commander configuration. Highest supported upgrade grade describes the named assessed options, not overall deck power or a proven best commander. Unassessed options may be stronger. Outside commander swaps are excluded from the package summary.
Other included legends
These cannot lead the complete unchanged stock pool with a checked configuration: Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia, Yahenni, Undying Partisan.
Dina, Essence Brewer: Ungraded
Download Dina, Essence Brewer comparison list. 100/100 card copies retained. Legality and colours checked 2026-10-28. Any stock results elsewhere on this page belong to the reference catalog snapshot, not to alternative commander lists.
UngradedNo source-backed upgrade assessment is recorded for this stock commander and theme.
Yama's editorial judgment of improvement options for the stated commander configuration while retaining the precon’s main theme. Based on the cited guides, checked card examples and commander restrictions. No upgrade win-rate estimate is available. Audited 2026-10-27. Catalog list.
Commander rules: Dina, Essence Brewer.
What 1–5 means
| Grade | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1: Minimal | Individual replacements do little for the main plan; its limiting mechanism remains. |
| 2: Narrow | Useful replacements exist, but a commander or theme restriction blocks most further gains. |
| 3: Workable | A documented package improves the plan, with a persistent setup, combat or card-pool limit. |
| 4: Broad | Several compatible packages improve the plan and its finish; important restrictions still apply. |
| 5: Exceptional | The commander supplies repeatable resources and a direct finish; on-theme additions strengthen both. |
These are Yama’s ordinal judgments, with no measured win-rate gain attached. A grade belongs to the stated commander configuration and retained main theme. Assess on-theme commander swaps separately; a replacement strategy is a separate deck build. Missing evidence means ungraded. Targeted changes refine the main package; Moderate replaces several packages; Substantial removes much of the shell. Effort describes work, not a budget or Commander bracket.
Reviews and upgrade guides
No review or upgrade guide has been assessed for this list.
Commander results
Playgroup commander results include stock and modified lists, mixed pod sizes and opponents. The raw rate is wins divided by games, not four-player normalised. Partner commanders are separate observations, not a pair's rate. Do not subtract a stock-precon rate to estimate upgrade gain.
- Dina, Essence Brewer: 26.1% raw wins (1,172 / 4,489 games). Fetched 27 Oct 2026. API observation.
Playgroup.gg / Arcane Digital B.V., aggregate statistics under CC BY 4.0. Source refresh dates are not provided by this endpoint.
Other commander options
Beledros Witherbloom: Ungraded
Alternative commander from the box. Stock results elsewhere on this page do not describe this alternative list.
Download Beledros Witherbloom comparison list. 100/100 card copies retained. Legality and colours checked 2026-10-28. No matched simulation results are attached to this commander option.
UngradedIncluded commander option: leadership and colour compatibility checked. Theme fit and upgrade potential have not been assessed; no grade or simulation result is assigned.
Yama's editorial judgment of improvement options for the stated commander configuration while retaining the precon’s main theme. Based on the cited guides, checked card examples and commander restrictions. No upgrade win-rate estimate is available. Catalog list.
Commander rules: Beledros Witherbloom.
Reviews and upgrade guides
No review or upgrade guide has been assessed for this list.
Commander results
Playgroup commander results include stock and modified lists, mixed pod sizes and opponents. The raw rate is wins divided by games, not four-player normalised. Partner commanders are separate observations, not a pair's rate. Do not subtract a stock-precon rate to estimate upgrade gain.
- Beledros Witherbloom: 34.5% raw wins (365 / 1,057 games). Fetched 28 Oct 2026. API observation.
Playgroup.gg / Arcane Digital B.V., aggregate statistics under CC BY 4.0. Source refresh dates are not provided by this endpoint.
Dina, Soul Steeper: Ungraded
Alternative commander from the box. Stock results elsewhere on this page do not describe this alternative list.
Download Dina, Soul Steeper comparison list. 100/100 card copies retained. Legality and colours checked 2026-10-28. No matched simulation results are attached to this commander option.
UngradedIncluded commander option: leadership and colour compatibility checked. Theme fit and upgrade potential have not been assessed; no grade or simulation result is assigned.
Yama's editorial judgment of improvement options for the stated commander configuration while retaining the precon’s main theme. Based on the cited guides, checked card examples and commander restrictions. No upgrade win-rate estimate is available. Catalog list.
Commander rules: Dina, Soul Steeper.
Reviews and upgrade guides
No review or upgrade guide has been assessed for this list.
Commander results
Playgroup commander results include stock and modified lists, mixed pod sizes and opponents. The raw rate is wins divided by games, not four-player normalised. Partner commanders are separate observations, not a pair's rate. Do not subtract a stock-precon rate to estimate upgrade gain.
- Dina, Soul Steeper: 27.9% raw wins (624 / 2,238 games). Fetched 28 Oct 2026. API observation.
Playgroup.gg / Arcane Digital B.V., aggregate statistics under CC BY 4.0. Source refresh dates are not provided by this endpoint.
Gorma, the Gullet: Ungraded
Alternative commander from the box. Stock results elsewhere on this page do not describe this alternative list.
Download Gorma, the Gullet comparison list. 100/100 card copies retained. Legality and colours checked 2026-10-28. No matched simulation results are attached to this commander option.
UngradedIncluded commander option: leadership and colour compatibility checked. Theme fit and upgrade potential have not been assessed; no grade or simulation result is assigned.
Yama's editorial judgment of improvement options for the stated commander configuration while retaining the precon’s main theme. Based on the cited guides, checked card examples and commander restrictions. No upgrade win-rate estimate is available. Catalog list.
Commander rules: Gorma, the Gullet.
Reviews and upgrade guides
No review or upgrade guide has been assessed for this list.
Commander results
Playgroup commander results include stock and modified lists, mixed pod sizes and opponents. The raw rate is wins divided by games, not four-player normalised. Partner commanders are separate observations, not a pair's rate. Do not subtract a stock-precon rate to estimate upgrade gain.
- Gorma, the Gullet: 30.6% raw wins (95 / 311 games). Fetched 28 Oct 2026. API observation.
Playgroup.gg / Arcane Digital B.V., aggregate statistics under CC BY 4.0. Source refresh dates are not provided by this endpoint.
Gyome, Master Chef: Ungraded
Alternative commander from the box. Stock results elsewhere on this page do not describe this alternative list.
Download Gyome, Master Chef comparison list. 100/100 card copies retained. Legality and colours checked 2026-10-28. No matched simulation results are attached to this commander option.
UngradedIncluded commander option: leadership and colour compatibility checked. Theme fit and upgrade potential have not been assessed; no grade or simulation result is assigned.
Yama's editorial judgment of improvement options for the stated commander configuration while retaining the precon’s main theme. Based on the cited guides, checked card examples and commander restrictions. No upgrade win-rate estimate is available. Catalog list.
Commander rules: Gyome, Master Chef.
Reviews and upgrade guides
No review or upgrade guide has been assessed for this list.
Commander results
Playgroup commander results include stock and modified lists, mixed pod sizes and opponents. The raw rate is wins divided by games, not four-player normalised. Partner commanders are separate observations, not a pair's rate. Do not subtract a stock-precon rate to estimate upgrade gain.
- Gyome, Master Chef: 30.9% raw wins (269 / 870 games). Fetched 28 Oct 2026. API observation.
Playgroup.gg / Arcane Digital B.V., aggregate statistics under CC BY 4.0. Source refresh dates are not provided by this endpoint.
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest: Ungraded
Alternative commander from the box. Stock results elsewhere on this page do not describe this alternative list.
Download Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest comparison list. 100/100 card copies retained. Legality and colours checked 2026-10-28. No matched simulation results are attached to this commander option.
UngradedIncluded commander option: leadership and colour compatibility checked. Theme fit and upgrade potential have not been assessed; no grade or simulation result is assigned.
Yama's editorial judgment of improvement options for the stated commander configuration while retaining the precon’s main theme. Based on the cited guides, checked card examples and commander restrictions. No upgrade win-rate estimate is available. Catalog list.
Commander rules: Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest.
Reviews and upgrade guides
No review or upgrade guide has been assessed for this list.
Commander results
Playgroup commander results include stock and modified lists, mixed pod sizes and opponents. The raw rate is wins divided by games, not four-player normalised. Partner commanders are separate observations, not a pair's rate. Do not subtract a stock-precon rate to estimate upgrade gain.
- Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest: 28.7% raw wins (186 / 648 games). Fetched 28 Oct 2026. API observation.
Playgroup.gg / Arcane Digital B.V., aggregate statistics under CC BY 4.0. Source refresh dates are not provided by this endpoint.
Market references
What it costs
Sealed deck
$63.26TCGplayer / TCGCSV26 Oct 2026Singles replacement
$70.29TCGplayer / Scryfall28 Oct 2026100 priced copies; 0 without a price.
About market prices
Market references are not store quotes, proof of availability or resale offers. Singles estimate the cost of replacing the list, rather than what you could sell it for.
Known Phase card support gaps (2)
Gyome, Master Chef, Study Hall. Catalog coverage is separate from published run confidence.
The original 100 cards
Stock decklist
Catalog updated 22 Oct 2026. MTGJSON source. Images and card details from Scryfall.
Commander 1
Main deck 99
1 Arcane SignetArtifact
1 Assassin's TrophyInstant
1 Awakening ZoneEnchantment
1 Beledros WitherbloomLegendary Creature — Elder Dragon
1 Blight MoundEnchantment
1 Blood ArtistCreature — Vampire
1 BloodghastCreature — Vampire Spirit
1 Blossoming BogbeastCreature — Beast
1 Bojuka BogLand
1 Casualties of WarSorcery
1 Command TowerLand
1 Creakwood LiegeCreature — Horror
1 Culling RitualSorcery
1 CultivateSorcery
1 Deadly BrewSorcery
1 Defiling DaemogothCreature — Demon
1 Dina, Soul SteeperLegendary Creature — Dryad Druid
1 Eccentric PestfinderCreature — Troll Druid // Sorcery
1 Elvish MysticCreature — Elf Druid
1 Exotic OrchardLand
1 Fabled PassageLand
1 Feral AppetiteEnchantment
1 Festering ThicketLand — Swamp Forest
1 Final ActSorcery
8 ForestBasic Land — Forest
1 Gilded GooseCreature — Bird
1 Gorma, the GulletLegendary Creature — Pest Frog
1 Grim BackwoodsLand
1 Gyome, Master ChefLegendary Creature — Troll Warlock
1 Haunted MireLand — Swamp Forest
1 Haywire MiteArtifact Creature — Insect
1 High MarketLand
1 Immoral BargainSorcery
1 Infernal GraspInstant
1 Jadar, Ghoulcaller of NephaliaLegendary Creature — Human Wizard
1 Llanowar WastesLand
1 Mazirek, Kraul Death PriestLegendary Creature — Insect Shaman
1 Merchant of VenomCreature — Cat Warlock
1 Moldervine ReclamationEnchantment
1 Morbid OpportunistCreature — Human Rogue
1 Mortality SpearInstant
1 MycolothCreature — Fungus
1 Necroblossom SnarlLand
1 Nether TraitorCreature — Spirit
1 Night's WhisperSorcery
1 Ohran FrostfangSnow Creature — Snake
1 Ominous HarvestSorcery
1 OphiomancerCreature — Human Shaman
1 Path of AncestryLand
1 Pawn of UlamogCreature — Vampire Shaman
1 Pest InfestationSorcery
1 Pest RescuerCreature — Dryad Druid
1 Plumb the ForbiddenInstant
1 Priest of Forgotten GodsCreature — Human Cleric
1 Ribtruss RoasterCreature — Troll Druid
1 Sakura-Tribe ElderCreature — Snake Shaman
1 Smothering AbominationCreature — Eldrazi
1 Sol RingArtifact
1 Springbloom DruidCreature — Elf Druid
1 Stensian SanguinistCreature — Vampire Cleric // Sorcery
1 Study HallLand
8 SwampBasic Land — Swamp
1 Teacher's PestCreature — Skeleton Pest
1 Temple of MaladyLand
1 Tendershoot DryadCreature — Dryad
1 Terramorphic ExpanseLand
1 Titan's GraveLand
1 Toxic DelugeSorcery
1 Trudge GardenEnchantment
1 Turbulent FenLand — Swamp Forest
1 Twilight MireLand
1 Umbral Collar ZealotCreature — Human Cleric
1 Veinwitch CovenCreature — Vampire Warlock
1 Vernal FenLand — Swamp Forest
1 Viridescent BogLand
1 Viscera SeerCreature — Vampire Wizard
1 Wight of the ReliquaryCreature — Zombie Knight
1 Witch of the MoorsCreature — Human Warlock
1 Witherbloom CampusLand
1 Witherbloom CharmInstant
1 Witherbloom CommandSorcery
1 Woe StriderCreature — Horror
1 Woodland CemeteryLand
1 Yahenni, Undying PartisanLegendary Creature — Aetherborn Vampire
1 Zulaport CutthroatCreature — Human Rogue Ally