Appa, Steadfast Guardian (Commander) - Optimized

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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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
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78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
76%synergy
Felidar Guardian
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75%synergy
Restoration Angel
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
74%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
70%synergy
Airbender Ascension
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Ephemerate
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
65%synergy
Cloud Key
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
62%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Helm of Awakening
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
58%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
18%synergy
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72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
56%synergy
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69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Cloudshift
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
56%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Oketra's Monument
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Omens
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Spirited Companion
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Helpful Hunter
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Icewind Stalwart
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Charming Prince
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36%synergy
Kindly Customer
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Aven Interrupter
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Voice of Victory
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Monk Gyatso
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Flickerwisp
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Solitude
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Tataru Taru
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Enduring Innocence
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Foundry Inspector
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Kor Cartographer
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Soul Warden
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
4%synergy
South Pole Voyager
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Ondu Cleric
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Delivery Moogle
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Wispweaver Angel
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Momo, Playful Pet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Tax Collector
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Karmic Guide
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
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Silence
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Generous Gift
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Reprieve
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Parting Gust
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Airbending Lesson
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Personify
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Orim's Chant
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Flicker of Fate
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Yip Yip!
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Ghostway
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Grand Crescendo
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Soul Partition
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5%synergy
Slip On the Ring
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4%synergy
Scrollshift
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4%synergy
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Tale of Momo
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Gather the White Lotus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Flicker
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Makindi Stampede
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Another Round
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Search for Glory
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Sunfall
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Cataclysm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Aang's Journey
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
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The Wind Crystal
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Glider Staff
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Panharmonicon
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Incubator
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Altar of the Brood
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Sculpting Steel
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Moonsilver Key
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Forge
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Manifold Key
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Totem
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Planar Gate
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-20%synergy
Blasting Station
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
The Golden Throne
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Wedding Ring
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
The Immortal Sun
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Lembas
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Kyoshi Battle Fan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Teleportation Circle
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Land Tax
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
10%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Rest in Peace
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Sokka's Charge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Grasp of Fate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Intangible Virtue
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Allied Teamwork
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Ring
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Kinbinding
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Emergence Zone
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Three Tree City
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Den
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Fountainport
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Fomori Vault
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Kor Haven
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-17%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Terrain Generator
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Karoo
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Remote Farm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Winding Canyons
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Workshop
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Basalt Monolith
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Thran Dynamo
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Coveted Jewel
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Prophetic Prism
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
White Lotus Tile
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Makindi Stampede
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Ally Encampment
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
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