Appa, Steadfast Guardian (Commander) - Budget 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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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
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11%synergy
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61%synergy
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67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
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56%synergy
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61%synergy
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59%synergy
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59%synergy
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59%synergy
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66%synergy
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46%synergy
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66%synergy
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59%synergy
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56%synergy
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67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
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66%synergy
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67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
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67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
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65%synergy
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67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
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67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Scouting Hawk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Essence Channeler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Circuit Mender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Claim Jumper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Windborn Muse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lantern Scout
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Magus of the Tabernacle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enduring Innocence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Icewind Stalwart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
The Wandering Rescuer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Angel of Renewal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Loyal Warhound
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Archon of Emeria
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Flicker of Fate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Airbending Lesson
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Yip Yip!
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Personify
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Kabira Takedown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ephemerate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Orim's Chant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Parting Gust
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Semester's End
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Slip On the Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Disenchant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Long Road Home
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-34%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Liberate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
That's Rough Buddy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Gather the White Lotus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Makindi Stampede
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Cut a Deal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Collective Effort
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Eriette's Lullaby
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aang's Journey
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
United Front
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tale of Momo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Oketra's Monument
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Pearl Medallion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Stone of Erech
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Scroll of Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ward of Bones
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Prison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Damping Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Glider Staff
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kyoshi Battle Fan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Airbender Ascension
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Quantum Entanglement
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Rest in Peace
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
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67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Allied Teamwork
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Grasp of Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Static Net
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Elspeth Conquers Death
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Rule of Law
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Divine Visitation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Seal from Existence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dictate of Heliod
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Teleportation Circle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Intangible Virtue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Glorious Anthem
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Aura of Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ghostly Prison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Conclave Tribunal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sokka's Charge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kinbinding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Wasteland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Idyllic Grange
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Kor Haven
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Ghost Quarter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Maze of Ith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Tectonic Edge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Dust Bowl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Karoo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Coveted Jewel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
White Auracite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Command Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Kabira Takedown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Makindi Stampede
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Demolition Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ally Encampment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
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