Kellan, the Kid (Commander) - Budget

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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Studious First-Year
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Tam, Observant Sequencer
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Harmonized Trio
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Landscape Painter
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Infirmary Healer
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
83%inclusion625 decks749 decks
80%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
78%inclusion581 decks749 decks
75%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
78%inclusion584 decks749 decks
74%synergy
Make Your Own Luck
72%inclusion543 decks749 decks
71%synergy
The Key to the Vault
67%inclusion505 decks749 decks
65%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
65%inclusion489 decks749 decks
63%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
65%inclusion486 decks749 decks
62%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
64%inclusion477 decks749 decks
62%synergy
Saw It Coming
64%inclusion477 decks749 decks
61%synergy
Ravenform
63%inclusion474 decks749 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
61%inclusion457 decks749 decks
57%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
60%inclusion446 decks749 decks
57%synergy
Kellan Joins Up
58%inclusion435 decks749 decks
56%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
57%inclusion430 decks749 decks
56%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
55%inclusion413 decks749 decks
53%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
55%inclusion409 decks749 decks
53%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
54%inclusion407 decks749 decks
52%synergy
Woodland Acolyte
54%inclusion403 decks749 decks
52%synergy
Ethereal Valkyrie
53%inclusion395 decks749 decks
51%synergy
Doomskar
53%inclusion394 decks749 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
50%inclusion378 decks749 decks
43%synergy
The Foretold Soldier
48%inclusion359 decks749 decks
47%synergy
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
47%inclusion352 decks749 decks
44%synergy
Visage Bandit
47%inclusion349 decks749 decks
45%synergy
Battle Mammoth
44%inclusion331 decks749 decks
43%synergy
Savvy Trader
40%inclusion297 decks749 decks
38%synergy
Green Slime
37%inclusion275 decks749 decks
35%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
36%inclusion271 decks749 decks
34%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
36%inclusion268 decks749 decks
35%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
35%inclusion261 decks749 decks
34%synergy
Guardian Naga
34%inclusion257 decks749 decks
33%synergy
Outcaster Trailblazer
34%inclusion256 decks749 decks
33%synergy
Ranar the Ever-Watchful
33%inclusion245 decks749 decks
32%synergy
Realm-Cloaked Giant
32%inclusion242 decks749 decks
30%synergy
Kellan, Daring Traveler
32%inclusion240 decks749 decks
31%synergy
Dust Animus
31%inclusion235 decks749 decks
31%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
31%inclusion231 decks749 decks
21%synergy
Durnan of the Yawning Portal
29%inclusion218 decks749 decks
28%synergy
Glorious Protector
27%inclusion205 decks749 decks
26%synergy
The Reality Chip
27%inclusion205 decks749 decks
24%synergy
Augur of Autumn
27%inclusion204 decks749 decks
25%synergy
Shardless Agent
26%inclusion193 decks749 decks
25%synergy
Twining Twins
26%inclusion192 decks749 decks
25%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
25%inclusion187 decks749 decks
24%synergy
Giant Killer
24%inclusion183 decks749 decks
23%synergy
Sisterhood of Karn
24%inclusion179 decks749 decks
23%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
22%inclusion167 decks749 decks
22%synergy
Beanstalk Wurm
21%inclusion159 decks749 decks
20%synergy
Cosmos Charger
21%inclusion158 decks749 decks
21%synergy
Alaundo the Seer
21%inclusion156 decks749 decks
20%synergy
Starwinder
20%inclusion69 decks351 decks
18%synergy
Gorion, Wise Mentor
18%inclusion137 decks749 decks
18%synergy
Aloe Alchemist
18%inclusion137 decks749 decks
18%synergy
Loan Shark
18%inclusion135 decks749 decks
18%synergy
Apex Devastator
18%inclusion133 decks749 decks
13%synergy
Blessed Hippogriff
17%inclusion131 decks749 decks
17%synergy
Bramble Familiar
17%inclusion131 decks749 decks
16%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
17%inclusion70 decks403 decks
17%synergy
Beastbond Outcaster
17%inclusion126 decks749 decks
17%synergy
Sheriff of Safe Passage
16%inclusion123 decks749 decks
16%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
16%inclusion43 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Spinewoods Paladin
16%inclusion121 decks749 decks
16%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
16%inclusion121 decks749 decks
15%synergy
Freestrider Commando
16%inclusion118 decks749 decks
16%synergy
Magus of the Future
16%inclusion117 decks749 decks
15%synergy
Tempest Hart
16%inclusion117 decks749 decks
15%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
16%inclusion74 decks474 decks
15%synergy
Threadbind Clique
15%inclusion116 decks749 decks
15%synergy
Rosethorn Acolyte
15%inclusion113 decks749 decks
14%synergy
Illithid Harvester
14%inclusion106 decks749 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Surge of Brilliance
44%inclusion330 decks749 decks
43%synergy
Depart the Realm
36%inclusion269 decks749 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion269 decks749 decks
-26%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion246 decks749 decks
-15%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
25%inclusion99 decks404 decks
23%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion179 decks749 decks
10%synergy
Faithful Mending
23%inclusion175 decks749 decks
22%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
21%inclusion54 decks259 decks
17%synergy
Natural Reclamation
20%inclusion147 decks749 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion143 decks749 decks
-7%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
16%inclusion65 decks403 decks
15%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion115 decks749 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion108 decks749 decks
-23%synergy
Think Twice
14%inclusion106 decks749 decks
14%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
14%inclusion105 decks749 decks
12%synergy
Airbending Lesson
12%inclusion41 decks330 decks
10%synergy
Forceful Denial
12%inclusion92 decks749 decks
12%synergy
Hurl into History
11%inclusion82 decks749 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Reflection
11%inclusion82 decks749 decks
10%synergy
Planar Genesis
9.1%inclusion66 decks722 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.9%inclusion67 decks749 decks
-16%synergy
Hindering Light
8.4%inclusion63 decks749 decks
7%synergy
Memory Deluge
8.3%inclusion62 decks749 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion60 decks749 decks
0%synergy
Decisive Denial
7.9%inclusion59 decks749 decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.6%inclusion57 decks749 decks
5%synergy
Iron Verdict
7.5%inclusion56 decks749 decks
7%synergy
Suspend
6.9%inclusion52 decks749 decks
7%synergy
Chemister's Insight
6.8%inclusion51 decks749 decks
7%synergy
Release to the Wind
6.7%inclusion50 decks749 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Onslaught
6.0%inclusion45 decks749 decks
6%synergy
Endless Detour
6.0%inclusion45 decks749 decks
2%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.2%inclusion39 decks749 decks
5%synergy
Bovine Intervention
5.2%inclusion39 decks749 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
44%inclusion329 decks749 decks
6%synergy
Plan the Heist
41%inclusion309 decks749 decks
41%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
38%inclusion288 decks749 decks
37%synergy
Step Between Worlds
36%inclusion271 decks749 decks
36%synergy
Deep Analysis
36%inclusion269 decks749 decks
35%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion239 decks749 decks
6%synergy
Terramorph
25%inclusion190 decks749 decks
25%synergy
Venture Forth
24%inclusion183 decks749 decks
24%synergy
Farseek
23%inclusion174 decks749 decks
-21%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
23%inclusion171 decks749 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Heist
17%inclusion131 decks749 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion126 decks749 decks
-2%synergy
Tumbleweed Rising
16%inclusion118 decks749 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion108 decks749 decks
11%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
14%inclusion107 decks749 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion91 decks749 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Results
11%inclusion82 decks749 decks
11%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion27 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Lock and Load
10%inclusion73 decks749 decks
10%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
8.9%inclusion67 decks749 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Varmints
8.8%inclusion66 decks749 decks
9%synergy
Stolen Identity
7.7%inclusion58 decks749 decks
7%synergy
Walk with the Ancestors
7.3%inclusion55 decks749 decks
7%synergy
Map the Frontier
7.1%inclusion53 decks749 decks
7%synergy
Ancestral Vision
6.5%inclusion49 decks749 decks
6%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
6.5%inclusion49 decks749 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.4%inclusion48 decks749 decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.3%inclusion47 decks749 decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Tumbleweeds
6.1%inclusion46 decks749 decks
6%synergy
Last Thoughts
6.0%inclusion45 decks749 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Will
5.9%inclusion44 decks749 decks
6%synergy
Roamer's Routine
5.7%inclusion27 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
5.6%inclusion42 decks749 decks
2%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
5.5%inclusion41 decks749 decks
4%synergy
Struggle for Skemfar
5.2%inclusion39 decks749 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Seminar
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
River Song's Diary
27%inclusion199 decks749 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Wand
22%inclusion165 decks749 decks
22%synergy
Lucky Clover
19%inclusion144 decks749 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion119 decks749 decks
-12%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
9.1%inclusion68 decks749 decks
9%synergy
Rod of Absorption
8.1%inclusion61 decks749 decks
8%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.9%inclusion44 decks749 decks
4%synergy
Collector's Cage
5.3%inclusion40 decks749 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Future Sight
30%inclusion228 decks749 decks
30%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
30%inclusion200 decks668 decks
29%synergy
One with the Multiverse
29%inclusion216 decks749 decks
27%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
20%inclusion150 decks749 decks
19%synergy
Monk Class
14%inclusion108 decks749 decks
13%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
10%inclusion75 decks718 decks
9%synergy
Elven Chorus
10%inclusion76 decks749 decks
6%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
10%inclusion36 decks357 decks
10%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
8.4%inclusion63 decks749 decks
7%synergy
Mind's Dilation
8.4%inclusion63 decks749 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.7%inclusion58 decks749 decks
2%synergy
Airbender Ascension
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Buried in the Garden
6.9%inclusion52 decks749 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.0%inclusion45 decks749 decks
5%synergy
Niko Defies Destiny
5.6%inclusion42 decks749 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Zendikar
9.3%inclusion70 decks749 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Reawakened
27%inclusion204 decks749 decks
26%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
5.9%inclusion44 decks749 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Hidden Cataract
35%inclusion259 decks749 decks
34%synergy
Hidden Nursery
34%inclusion258 decks749 decks
33%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
34%inclusion257 decks749 decks
30%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
34%inclusion254 decks749 decks
33%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
22%inclusion165 decks749 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion104 decks749 decks
-29%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion78 decks749 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion53 decks749 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Archway
6.3%inclusion47 decks749 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion496 decks749 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
64%inclusion479 decks749 decks
-17%synergy
Sol Talisman
25%inclusion190 decks749 decks
24%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion145 decks749 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion117 decks749 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion113 decks749 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion97 decks749 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion92 decks749 decks
2%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
11%inclusion34 decks315 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.3%inclusion70 decks749 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.5%inclusion64 decks749 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.0%inclusion60 decks749 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.6%inclusion57 decks749 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion746 decks749 decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion744 decks749 decks
6%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion737 decks749 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion591 decks749 decks
-12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
61%inclusion454 decks749 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion405 decks749 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion403 decks749 decks
-3%synergy
Canopy Vista
54%inclusion402 decks749 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
49%inclusion364 decks749 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion337 decks749 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion309 decks749 decks
15%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
36%inclusion255 decks713 decks
20%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
36%inclusion266 decks749 decks
21%synergy
Azorius Chancery
35%inclusion261 decks749 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Mystery
32%inclusion236 decks749 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
30%inclusion224 decks749 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion206 decks749 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion193 decks749 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion185 decks749 decks
8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
24%inclusion178 decks749 decks
-20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion173 decks749 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Plenty
22%inclusion164 decks749 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
22%inclusion162 decks749 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion161 decks749 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Village
20%inclusion151 decks749 decks
6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
18%inclusion132 decks749 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion128 decks749 decks
-5%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion113 decks749 decks
-5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion108 decks749 decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion100 decks749 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
13%inclusion100 decks749 decks
-12%synergy
Lush Oasis
13%inclusion99 decks749 decks
12%synergy
Creosote Heath
13%inclusion97 decks749 decks
12%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion97 decks749 decks
7%synergy
Blossoming Sands
13%inclusion96 decks749 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Hideout
12%inclusion91 decks749 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
12%inclusion90 decks749 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mesa
10%inclusion77 decks749 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion76 decks749 decks
4%synergy
Brushland
10%inclusion74 decks749 decks
-19%synergy
Edgewall Inn
10%inclusion73 decks749 decks
9%synergy
Urban Retreat
8.6%inclusion27 decks314 decks
0%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
8.1%inclusion61 decks749 decks
4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
8.1%inclusion61 decks749 decks
-5%synergy
Scattered Groves
7.9%inclusion59 decks749 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.8%inclusion51 decks749 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Verge
6.7%inclusion50 decks749 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.4%inclusion48 decks749 decks
1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.3%inclusion47 decks749 decks
0%synergy
Tangled Islet
6.3%inclusion47 decks749 decks
0%synergy