Appa, Steadfast Guardian (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

Appa, Steadfast Guardian
Rank #1,324
12decks
Brian Cain
Apr 27, 2026
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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22%synergy
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17%synergy
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13%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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6%synergy
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11%synergy
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-4%synergy
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15%synergy
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7%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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13%synergy
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40%synergy
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21%synergy
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31%synergy
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19%synergy
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25%synergy
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19%synergy
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2%synergy
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15%synergy
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14%synergy
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13%synergy
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9%synergy
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16%synergy
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
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16%synergy
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5%synergy
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12%synergy
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16%synergy
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6%synergy
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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8%synergy
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-4%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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6%synergy
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1%synergy
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-17%synergy
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32%synergy
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24%synergy
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23%synergy
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4%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
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-12%synergy
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15%synergy
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3%synergy
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4%synergy
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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-7%synergy
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3%synergy
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5%synergy
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8%synergy
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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-5%synergy
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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-3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
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4%synergy
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Glider Staff
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Panharmonicon
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23%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Cloud Key
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30%synergy
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-11%synergy
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0%synergy
Helm of Awakening
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23%synergy
The Wind Crystal
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3%synergy
Kyoshi Battle Fan
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Norn's Wellspring
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
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9%synergy
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
Meteor Sword
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
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11%synergy
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8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
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6%synergy
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-0%synergy
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8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Uba Mask
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
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-2%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
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0%synergy
Crown of Gondor
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8%synergy
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8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
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8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dissection Tools
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8%synergy
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8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
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8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
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8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Surveyor's Scope
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Map
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Chest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Culling Dais
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
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8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ribskiff
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Lost Jitte
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Knight Paladin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Noble's Purse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lembas
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
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8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aang's Iceberg
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Team Avatar
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Kinbinding
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Allied Teamwork
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Teleportation Circle
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Sokka's Charge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Charitable Levy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
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8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
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8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
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8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Nurturing Presence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
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8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Righteous Aura
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Four Knocks
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Temporary Lockdown
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Heliod
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
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8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Ossification
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Flickerform
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Felidar Retreat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Force of Virtue
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Zealot's Conviction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planar Collapse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Oblivion Ring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Angelic Gift
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Solemnity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Champions from Beyond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Belenon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Invasion of Dominaria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
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25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
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17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Abandoned Air Temple
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Fountainport
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-22%synergy
Secret Tunnel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Fountain of Cho
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sandstone Bridge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Field
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Vesuva
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Forge of Heroes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Endless Sands
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Steppe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
New Benalia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
High Market
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Icatian Store
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Karoo
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Marble Diamond
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
White Lotus Tile
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Prophetic Prism
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Victory Chimes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Command Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Makindi Stampede
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Conduit Pylons
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Promising Vein
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Cleric
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Vivid Meadow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Grotto
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rumble Arena
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy