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Appa, Steadfast Guardian
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Brian Cain
Apr 27, 2026
Brian Cain
Can We Build a Commander Deck Around the Prepared Mechanic?
The new prepared mechanic from Secrets of Strixhaven doesn't have a dedicated commander. Let's see if we can make one ourselves.
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22%synergy
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43%synergy
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21%synergy
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18%synergy
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21%synergy
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12%synergy
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19%synergy
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11%synergy
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15%synergy
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8%synergy
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1%synergy
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18%synergy
Karmic Guide
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9%synergy
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-4%synergy
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13%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
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10%synergy
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21%synergy
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20%synergy
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19%synergy
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-9%synergy
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-7%synergy
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-10%synergy
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12%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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-16%synergy
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1%synergy
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41%synergy
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28%synergy
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40%synergy
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17%synergy
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29%synergy
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10%synergy
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30%synergy
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28%synergy
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13%synergy
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7%synergy
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-23%synergy
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1%synergy
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5%synergy
The Seriema
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5%synergy
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6%synergy
Wedding Ring
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1%synergy
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-4%synergy
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3%synergy
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44%synergy
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31%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
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14%synergy
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28%synergy
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9%synergy
Land Tax
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-16%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
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5%synergy
Allied Teamwork
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15%synergy
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12%synergy
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6%synergy
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1%synergy
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-3%synergy
Team Avatar
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10%synergy
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-12%synergy
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11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
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-2%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
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4%synergy
Divine Visitation
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2%synergy
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-14%synergy
Path to Redemption
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7%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Far Traveler
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4%synergy
Retreat to Emeria
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
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Elspeth, Storm Slayer
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9%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
4%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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Abandoned Air Temple
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31%synergy
War Room
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5%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
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-4%synergy
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9%synergy
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2%synergy
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5%synergy
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22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
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-2%synergy
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-12%synergy
Fountainport
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10%synergy
Three Tree City
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2%synergy
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5%synergy
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11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Arid Archway
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
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-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
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7%synergy
Monumental Henge
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-5%synergy
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-2%synergy
Karoo
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Guildless Commons
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
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-18%synergy
Northampton Farm
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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5%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
The Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
White Lotus Tile
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Star Compass
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
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95%inclusion62 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Ally Encampment
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-0%synergy
Demolition Field
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-0%synergy
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