Appa, Steadfast Guardian (Commander) - Core

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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12%synergy
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18%synergy
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16%synergy
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9%synergy
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-10%synergy
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5%synergy
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3%synergy
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12%synergy
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4%synergy
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6%synergy
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29%synergy
War Room
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3%synergy
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12%synergy
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0%synergy
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15%synergy
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-9%synergy
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2%synergy
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17%synergy
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-13%synergy
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6%synergy
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2%synergy
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12%synergy
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4%synergy
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4%synergy
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6%synergy
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7%synergy
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2%synergy
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-3%synergy
Guildless Commons
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5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
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5%synergy
Terrain Generator
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4%synergy
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Sol Ring
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3%synergy
Arcane Signet
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19%synergy
Mind Stone
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7%synergy
Thought Vessel
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16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
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16%synergy
Coveted Jewel
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20%synergy
Marble Diamond
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-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
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13%synergy
Caged Sun
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3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
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-4%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
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9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
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5%synergy
Star Compass
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
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5%synergy
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6%synergy
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-4%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
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6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
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5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
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33%synergy
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1%synergy
Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop
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14%synergy
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11%synergy
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3%synergy
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3%synergy
Demolition Field
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
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1%synergy
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-3%synergy
Command Tower
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0%synergy
Fabled Passage
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4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
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4%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
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6%synergy
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2%synergy
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