Kellan, the Kid (Commander) - Upgraded

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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Tam, Observant Sequencer
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Germination Practicum
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Studious First-Year
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vega, the Watcher
89%inclusion319 decks358 decks
85%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
77%inclusion277 decks358 decks
74%synergy
The Key to the Vault
74%inclusion265 decks358 decks
71%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
73%inclusion262 decks358 decks
71%synergy
Saw It Coming
70%inclusion251 decks358 decks
68%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
68%inclusion243 decks358 decks
66%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
67%inclusion239 decks358 decks
64%synergy
The Reality Chip
67%inclusion240 decks358 decks
64%synergy
Doomskar
61%inclusion219 decks358 decks
59%synergy
Savvy Trader
60%inclusion216 decks358 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion222 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Ravenform
61%inclusion218 decks358 decks
58%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
60%inclusion216 decks358 decks
53%synergy
One with the Multiverse
59%inclusion211 decks358 decks
57%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
59%inclusion211 decks358 decks
57%synergy
Apex Devastator
59%inclusion210 decks358 decks
54%synergy
Make Your Own Luck
56%inclusion199 decks358 decks
54%synergy
Ethereal Valkyrie
55%inclusion197 decks358 decks
53%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
54%inclusion195 decks358 decks
51%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
51%inclusion183 decks358 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion89 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion81 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion49 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion45 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion43 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion38 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
-6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.0%inclusion25 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.3%inclusion19 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Tlincalli Hunter
50%inclusion179 decks358 decks
48%synergy
Birds of Paradise
49%inclusion175 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Green Slime
48%inclusion173 decks358 decks
47%synergy
Railway Brawler
48%inclusion172 decks358 decks
45%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
47%inclusion167 decks358 decks
37%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
45%inclusion162 decks358 decks
42%synergy
The Foretold Soldier
43%inclusion153 decks358 decks
41%synergy
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
43%inclusion153 decks358 decks
39%synergy
Augur of Autumn
42%inclusion149 decks358 decks
39%synergy
Noble Hierarch
40%inclusion142 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
34%inclusion121 decks358 decks
33%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
33%inclusion119 decks358 decks
32%synergy
Battle Mammoth
33%inclusion119 decks358 decks
32%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
31%inclusion112 decks358 decks
30%synergy
Woodland Acolyte
30%inclusion108 decks358 decks
28%synergy
Outcaster Trailblazer
28%inclusion102 decks358 decks
27%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
27%inclusion96 decks358 decks
25%synergy
Brazen Borrower
25%inclusion90 decks358 decks
23%synergy
Starwinder
24%inclusion66 decks274 decks
23%synergy
Monk Gyatso
24%inclusion48 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
24%inclusion62 decks262 decks
18%synergy
Ranar the Ever-Watchful
23%inclusion84 decks358 decks
23%synergy
Shardless Agent
22%inclusion78 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Beast Whisperer
20%inclusion70 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
19%inclusion69 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
19%inclusion67 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
18%inclusion38 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
18%inclusion65 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
18%inclusion65 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Six
17%inclusion61 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
17%inclusion61 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Glorious Protector
17%inclusion60 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Visage Bandit
17%inclusion60 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Durnan of the Yawning Portal
16%inclusion56 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion54 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
15%inclusion45 decks301 decks
14%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
15%inclusion53 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Cosmos Charger
15%inclusion53 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
15%inclusion52 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
14%inclusion47 decks327 decks
14%synergy
Twining Twins
14%inclusion51 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Kellan, Daring Traveler
13%inclusion48 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
13%inclusion48 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Sisterhood of Karn
13%inclusion48 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Aven Interrupter
13%inclusion48 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
13%inclusion37 decks277 decks
12%synergy
Harmonized Trio
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Magus of the Future
13%inclusion45 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion183 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
49%inclusion177 decks358 decks
48%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
35%inclusion106 decks301 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion126 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
31%inclusion111 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
29%inclusion105 decks358 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion103 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
19%inclusion67 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Depart the Realm
17%inclusion62 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Faithful Mending
17%inclusion61 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion58 decks358 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion56 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion52 decks358 decks
-14%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
14%inclusion43 decks301 decks
14%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Reflection
13%inclusion48 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion43 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion37 decks358 decks
-6%synergy
Final Showdown
8.9%inclusion32 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.8%inclusion23 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion31 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
8.4%inclusion30 decks358 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.8%inclusion28 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Negate
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
-6%synergy
Natural Reclamation
7.0%inclusion25 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Release to the Wind
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
5.9%inclusion21 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.9%inclusion21 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Memory Deluge
5.9%inclusion21 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Think Twice
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Search for Tomorrow
45%inclusion162 decks358 decks
43%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion149 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
39%inclusion80 decks206 decks
32%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion138 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
34%inclusion121 decks358 decks
32%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion112 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
30%inclusion107 decks358 decks
29%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
29%inclusion103 decks358 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Heist
26%inclusion94 decks358 decks
26%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion82 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Venture Forth
19%inclusion67 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion62 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion59 decks358 decks
-9%synergy
Restoration Seminar
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion55 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Deep Analysis
15%inclusion52 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion46 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Step Between Worlds
13%inclusion45 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Plan the Heist
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
11%inclusion38 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion38 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Terramorph
10%inclusion35 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Results
9.5%inclusion34 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Last Thoughts
9.2%inclusion33 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Stolen Identity
8.9%inclusion32 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
8.7%inclusion31 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.4%inclusion30 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
7.8%inclusion28 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Ancestral Vision
7.8%inclusion28 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
7.3%inclusion26 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Deluge
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.4%inclusion23 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion106 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion90 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion69 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion69 decks358 decks
19%synergy
River Song's Diary
18%inclusion64 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Wand
15%inclusion55 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Collector's Cage
8.7%inclusion31 decks358 decks
8%synergy
The Great Henge
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
7.8%inclusion28 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Rod of Absorption
5.9%inclusion21 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fortune Teller's Talent
41%inclusion145 decks358 decks
39%synergy
Kellan Joins Up
37%inclusion134 decks358 decks
35%synergy
Elven Chorus
37%inclusion133 decks358 decks
33%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
28%inclusion100 decks358 decks
26%synergy
Virtue of Strength
23%inclusion81 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Mind's Dilation
21%inclusion74 decks358 decks
20%synergy
Future Sight
20%inclusion73 decks358 decks
20%synergy
Felidar Retreat
17%inclusion62 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
17%inclusion62 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion51 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
11%inclusion40 decks358 decks
9%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion35 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Monk Class
9.2%inclusion33 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Airbender Ascension
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
8.4%inclusion30 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
7.3%inclusion26 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
7.0%inclusion25 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.9%inclusion21 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Zendikar
11%inclusion39 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Reawakened
27%inclusion96 decks358 decks
26%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion159 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
38%inclusion136 decks358 decks
34%synergy
Hidden Cataract
22%inclusion80 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Hidden Nursery
22%inclusion79 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion75 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion67 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
18%inclusion66 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
18%inclusion64 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion60 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion35 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion32 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.8%inclusion28 decks358 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion300 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion260 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Sol Talisman
27%inclusion97 decks358 decks
26%synergy
Mox Tantalite
13%inclusion45 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion43 decks358 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion39 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion38 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion35 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.2%inclusion33 decks358 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.9%inclusion32 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Bloom
7.3%inclusion26 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.0%inclusion25 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Selesnya Signet
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion351 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion351 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion340 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion335 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
60%inclusion214 decks358 decks
20%synergy
Breeding Pool
59%inclusion213 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion210 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Temple Garden
57%inclusion205 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
57%inclusion204 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
55%inclusion197 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
50%inclusion179 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion177 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
49%inclusion176 decks358 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion172 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion171 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion166 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion165 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Canopy Vista
46%inclusion165 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion161 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion148 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion146 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
41%inclusion145 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
35%inclusion124 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion124 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
33%inclusion119 decks358 decks
19%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion119 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion104 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
28%inclusion99 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion94 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
23%inclusion84 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion82 decks358 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Grove
21%inclusion75 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion69 decks358 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion68 decks358 decks
-7%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion68 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion61 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Lush Portico
17%inclusion61 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion56 decks358 decks
-6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion56 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Tropical Island
15%inclusion54 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion53 decks358 decks
-5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion52 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion51 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion50 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion50 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion49 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion47 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion45 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Willowrush Verge
12%inclusion42 decks352 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion42 decks358 decks
3%synergy