Appa, Steadfast Guardian (Commander) - Expensive 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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43%synergy
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
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14%synergy
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23%synergy
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21%synergy
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Sol Ring
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
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49%synergy
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48%synergy
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45%synergy
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47%synergy
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48%synergy
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50%synergy
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16%synergy
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24%synergy
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24%synergy
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10%synergy
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25%synergy
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20%synergy
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16%synergy
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25%synergy
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25%synergy
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22%synergy
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9%synergy
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7%synergy
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75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
58%synergy
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50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
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25%synergy
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24%synergy
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