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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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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Belladonna Took
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Gleaming Splendor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
The Black Arrow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
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75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Semblance Anvil
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
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75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
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69%synergy
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75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
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75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
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75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
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75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
62%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
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Pearl Medallion
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oketra's Monument
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Esper Sentinel
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Skullclamp
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Cloudshift
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Spirited Companion
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Airbender Ascension
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Wall of Omens
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Smothering Tithe
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
53%synergy
The One Ring
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Grim Monolith
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
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75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Voice of Victory
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Tataru Taru
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45%synergy
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39%synergy
Helpful Hunter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Foundry Inspector
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Solitude
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Aven Interrupter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Captain Marvel, Shooting Star
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Delivery Moogle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Sunpearl Kirin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Oblivion Sower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Kor Cartographer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Soul Warden
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Appa, the Vigilant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Kindly Customer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Monk Gyatso
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Claim Jumper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Circuit Mender
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Scouting Hawk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Kor Skyfisher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul's Attendant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Starnheim Courser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
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Path to Exile
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Parting Gust
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Reprieve
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Eerie Interlude
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Kabira Takedown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Semester's End
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Unexplained Absence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Final Showdown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Long Road Home
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
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0%synergy
Flicker of Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Grand Crescendo
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10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
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6%synergy
Liberate
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12%synergy
Generous Gift
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-29%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Airbending Lesson
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
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Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Flicker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Makindi Stampede
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11%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Cataclysm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Armageddon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
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3%synergy
Search for Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
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Panharmonicon
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Incubator
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Helm of Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Manifold Key
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Moonsilver Key
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cursed Totem
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sculpting Steel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Altar of the Brood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
The Wind Crystal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Glider Staff
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Puca's Eye
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wedding Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Blasting Station
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Planar Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stone of Erech
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Forsaken Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
The Golden Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Scroll of Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Ward of Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thought Prison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lembas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Damping Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instant Ramen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Seriema
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Quantum Entanglement
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Elspeth Conquers Death
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rest in Peace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Grasp of Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Static Net
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rule of Law
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seal from Existence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Teleportation Circle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Intangible Virtue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Aura of Silence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Conclave Tribunal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Path to Redemption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sokka's Charge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Emergence Zone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Den
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Wasteland
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Kor Haven
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Remote Farm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tectonic Edge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Vein
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Dust Bowl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Thran Dynamo
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
The Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Omni-Cheese Pizza
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Prophetic Prism
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Coveted Jewel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
White Auracite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Kabira Takedown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Makindi Stampede
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Ally Encampment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
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