Appa, Steadfast Guardian (Commander) - Expensive 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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100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
The One Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
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67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
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100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Foundry Inspector
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Felidar Guardian
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Icewind Stalwart
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Voice of Victory
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Restoration Angel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Salt Road Packbeast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Tax Collector
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Grand Abolisher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Tataru Taru
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Recruitment Officer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Metalworker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thraben Inspector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Archon of Emeria
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sunpearl Kirin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wispweaver Angel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
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Silence
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
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25%synergy
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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Orim's Chant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Kozilek's Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
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22%synergy
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17%synergy
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-34%synergy
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10%synergy
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Tale of Momo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
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Ashnod's Altar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Skullclamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Sculpting Steel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Semblance Anvil
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Helm of Awakening
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Glider Staff
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Voltaic Key
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Pearl Medallion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Manifold Key
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Moonsilver Key
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Cursed Totem
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Mystic Forge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
The Golden Throne
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
The Wind Crystal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
The Endstone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Oketra's Monument
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Erratic Portal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Immortal Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Essence Reliquary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
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31%synergy
Chalice of the Void
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
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32%synergy
Urza's Incubator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
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33%synergy
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33%synergy
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Touch the Spirit Realm
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Airbender Ascension
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Deafening Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
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67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
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67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
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Urza's Saga
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Three Tree City
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
City of Traitors
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
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67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%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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45%synergy
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
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Arcane Signet
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42%synergy
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100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
17%synergy
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100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
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100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
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100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Gilded Lotus
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Mox Opal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Prophetic Prism
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Thran Dynamo
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hedron Archive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Relic of Legends
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Springleaf Drum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ur-Golem's Eye
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Energy Refractor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
White Lotus Tile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
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Prismatic Vista
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Witch Enchanter
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
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