Appa, Steadfast Guardian (Commander) - Core Tokens

Appa, Steadfast Guardian
Rank #1,323
3decks
Brian Cain
Apr 27, 2026
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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