Kellan, the Kid (Commander) - Good Stuff

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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92%synergy
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74%synergy
Make Your Own Luck
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
71%synergy
The Key to the Vault
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70%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
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69%synergy
Ethereal Valkyrie
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
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67%synergy
One with the Multiverse
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64%synergy
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62%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
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59%synergy
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Saw It Coming
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59%synergy
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Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
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56%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Birds of Paradise
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23%synergy
The Reality Chip
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Apex Devastator
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49%synergy
Savvy Trader
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52%synergy
Ravenform
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51%synergy
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Rhystic Study
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3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Will
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2%synergy
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Chulane, Teller of Tales
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
44%synergy
The Foretold Soldier
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Railway Brawler
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47%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
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43%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
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44%synergy
Augur of Autumn
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Green Slime
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Noble Hierarch
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Woodland Acolyte
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33%synergy
Durnan of the Yawning Portal
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30%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
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30%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
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28%synergy
Monk Gyatso
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Shardless Agent
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Glorious Protector
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26%synergy
Battle Mammoth
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26%synergy
Brazen Borrower
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25%synergy
Starwinder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Blessed Hippogriff
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Kellan, Daring Traveler
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Realm-Cloaked Giant
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Delighted Halfling
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Rosethorn Acolyte
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Guardian Naga
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Bramble Familiar
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Twining Twins
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Gorion, Wise Mentor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Alaundo the Seer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Eternal Witness
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2%synergy
Dust Animus
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15%synergy
Elusive Otter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Beast Whisperer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Aven Interrupter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Ellie and Alan, Paleontologists
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Illithid Harvester
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Heroic Intervention
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Growth Spiral
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Release to the Wind
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Depart the Realm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Endless Detour
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Memory Deluge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hurl into History
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
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-9%synergy
Bant Charm
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2%synergy
Mystic Reflection
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7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
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-3%synergy
Bovine Intervention
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7%synergy
Mana Drain
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-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
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3%synergy
Natural Reclamation
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7%synergy
Force of Negation
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3%synergy
Faithful Mending
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6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
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-6%synergy
Generous Gift
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-17%synergy
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Doomskar
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
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40%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Heist
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Venture Forth
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Unexpected Results
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Stolen Identity
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Deep Analysis
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Last Thoughts
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Plan the Heist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Step Between Worlds
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mind's Desire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Echo of Eons
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Spelltwine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Will
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Lock and Load
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Ancestral Vision
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Strings
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Secrets
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Contest of Claws
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
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Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Wand
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Collector's Cage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Lucky Clover
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
River Song's Diary
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
The Great Henge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Monster Manual
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Horn of Valhalla
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Endstone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Case of the Locked Hothouse
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Kellan Joins Up
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Virtue of Strength
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Elven Chorus
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Future Sight
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Felidar Retreat
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mind's Dilation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Monk Class
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Airbender Ascension
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Zendikar
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Reawakened
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Hidden Nursery
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Hidden Cataract
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sol Talisman
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Bloom
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Mox Tantalite
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Herd Heirloom
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Seaside Citadel
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Temple Garden
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Grove
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Brushland
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Willowrush Verge
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Lush Portico
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Edgewall Inn
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Savannah
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Maze
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-5%synergy