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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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93%synergy
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84%synergy
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83%synergy
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82%synergy
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79%synergy
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78%synergy
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49%synergy
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8%synergy
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72%synergy
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62%synergy
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67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
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55%synergy
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65%synergy
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77%synergy
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83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
57%synergy
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83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
53%synergy
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83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
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83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Mana Vault
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46%synergy
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10%synergy
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15%synergy
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16%synergy
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83%synergy
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58%synergy
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48%synergy
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42%synergy
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37%synergy
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43%synergy
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27%synergy
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42%synergy
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45%synergy
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46%synergy
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13%synergy
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29%synergy
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19%synergy
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33%synergy
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32%synergy
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24%synergy
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17%synergy
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7%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Kor Cartographer
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27%synergy
Sun Titan
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11%synergy
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23%synergy
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25%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
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31%synergy
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23%synergy
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31%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
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16%synergy
Circuit Mender
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
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11%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
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13%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
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14%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
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7%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
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13%synergy
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9%synergy
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16%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
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11%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
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11%synergy
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16%synergy
Stonehorn Dignitary
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
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12%synergy
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16%synergy
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Cloudshift
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40%synergy
Eerie Interlude
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25%synergy
Clever Concealment
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23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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8%synergy
Reprieve
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11%synergy
Generous Gift
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-9%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Orim's Chant
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12%synergy
Kozilek's Command
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16%synergy
Parting Gust
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11%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
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12%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
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0%synergy
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13%synergy
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12%synergy
Path to Exile
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-51%synergy
Grand Crescendo
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14%synergy
Akroma's Will
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-7%synergy
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Avatar's Wrath
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59%synergy
Wrath of God
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19%synergy
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16%synergy
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8%synergy
Storm of Souls
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16%synergy
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12%synergy
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13%synergy
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65%synergy
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41%synergy
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50%synergy
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48%synergy
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49%synergy
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32%synergy
The Immortal Sun
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31%synergy
Cursed Totem
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33%synergy
Panharmonicon
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23%synergy
The Golden Throne
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33%synergy
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23%synergy
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9%synergy
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30%synergy
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16%synergy
Defense Grid
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16%synergy
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10%synergy
Manifold Key
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
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17%synergy
Mind's Eye
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15%synergy
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14%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
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Trouble in Pairs
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52%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
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46%synergy
Land Tax
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18%synergy
Airbender Ascension
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45%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Parallax Wave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
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16%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Deafening Silence
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12%synergy
Anointed Procession
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5%synergy
Teleportation Circle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
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7%synergy
Serenity
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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6%synergy
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45%synergy
War Room
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
31%synergy
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67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
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50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Three Tree City
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Wasteland
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Fountainport
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Kor Haven
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Steppe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Terrain Generator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Basalt Monolith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Hedron Archive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Coveted Jewel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ur-Golem's Eye
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lands
Witch Enchanter
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
83%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
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