Kotori, Pilot Prodigy (Commander)

Cas Hinds
May 18, 2026
The Power of the Pilot and Holding Back in Commander
Should you hold back when playing Commander with newer players? Are there other ways to give them a better experience?
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Vibranium Mining Mech
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
11%synergy
The Thanos-Copter
10%inclusion15 decks143 decks
9%synergy
Captain America, Living Legend
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
8%synergy
N'Yami-Class Mother Ship
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
93%inclusion2.38K decks2.55K decks
88%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
87%inclusion2.21K decks2.55K decks
81%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
84%inclusion2.15K decks2.55K decks
79%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
83%inclusion2.13K decks2.55K decks
77%synergy
Parhelion II
80%inclusion2.04K decks2.55K decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion2.01K decks2.55K decks
72%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
74%inclusion1.90K decks2.55K decks
69%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
73%inclusion1.86K decks2.55K decks
68%synergy
Weatherlight
73%inclusion1.86K decks2.55K decks
68%synergy
Imposter Mech
73%inclusion1.86K decks2.55K decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
78%inclusion1.99K decks2.55K decks
63%synergy
Foundry Inspector
77%inclusion1.96K decks2.55K decks
63%synergy
Dispatch
72%inclusion1.85K decks2.55K decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion1.84K decks2.55K decks
4%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
72%inclusion1.83K decks2.55K decks
62%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
70%inclusion1.78K decks2.55K decks
65%synergy
Katsumasa, the Animator
65%inclusion1.66K decks2.55K decks
61%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
64%inclusion1.63K decks2.55K decks
55%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion1.61K decks2.55K decks
52%synergy
Aeronaut Admiral
58%inclusion1.48K decks2.55K decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
15%inclusion382 decks2.55K decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion306 decks2.55K decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion283 decks2.55K decks
-12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion282 decks2.55K decks
-13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion253 decks2.55K decks
-12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.0%inclusion229 decks2.55K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.3%inclusion162 decks2.55K decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
58%inclusion1.48K decks2.55K decks
47%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
55%inclusion1.39K decks2.55K decks
45%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
52%inclusion1.33K decks2.55K decks
48%synergy
Research Thief
52%inclusion1.33K decks2.55K decks
48%synergy
Drumbellower
47%inclusion1.21K decks2.55K decks
40%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
47%inclusion1.21K decks2.55K decks
23%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
46%inclusion941 decks2.05K decks
43%synergy
Master of Etherium
45%inclusion1.16K decks2.55K decks
40%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
44%inclusion1.12K decks2.55K decks
41%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
41%inclusion1.05K decks2.55K decks
33%synergy
Silver Myr
39%inclusion985 decks2.55K decks
30%synergy
Kitsune Ace
38%inclusion981 decks2.55K decks
37%synergy
Gold Myr
37%inclusion950 decks2.55K decks
29%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
35%inclusion905 decks2.55K decks
33%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
34%inclusion699 decks2.03K decks
26%synergy
Shimmer Myr
33%inclusion850 decks2.55K decks
29%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
31%inclusion799 decks2.55K decks
29%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
31%inclusion639 decks2.06K decks
28%synergy
Hotshot Mechanic
31%inclusion789 decks2.55K decks
29%synergy
Interface Ace
30%inclusion620 decks2.05K decks
28%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
30%inclusion453 decks1.52K decks
28%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
29%inclusion753 decks2.55K decks
25%synergy
Whirler Rogue
27%inclusion682 decks2.55K decks
22%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
24%inclusion623 decks2.55K decks
22%synergy
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
24%inclusion601 decks2.55K decks
22%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
24%inclusion601 decks2.55K decks
22%synergy
Riddlesmith
20%inclusion502 decks2.55K decks
18%synergy
Ironsoul Enforcer
19%inclusion481 decks2.55K decks
17%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
18%inclusion248 decks1.37K decks
17%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
18%inclusion449 decks2.55K decks
16%synergy
Sanwell, Avenger Ace
17%inclusion439 decks2.55K decks
16%synergy
Cloudspire Captain
17%inclusion347 decks2.05K decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion432 decks2.55K decks
14%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
17%inclusion423 decks2.55K decks
16%synergy
Bronze Guardian
16%inclusion411 decks2.55K decks
10%synergy
Myrsmith
16%inclusion408 decks2.55K decks
15%synergy
Gearshift Ace
15%inclusion382 decks2.55K decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion378 decks2.55K decks
7%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
13%inclusion340 decks2.55K decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion329 decks2.55K decks
-9%synergy
Master Transmuter
10%inclusion263 decks2.55K decks
8%synergy
Arcanist's Owl
10%inclusion262 decks2.55K decks
10%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
10%inclusion260 decks2.55K decks
9%synergy
Canyon Vaulter
8.9%inclusion182 decks2.05K decks
9%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
8.5%inclusion217 decks2.55K decks
6%synergy
Digsite Engineer
8.2%inclusion210 decks2.55K decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
8.1%inclusion208 decks2.55K decks
5%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
8.0%inclusion204 decks2.55K decks
6%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
8.0%inclusion102 decks1.28K decks
6%synergy
Replication Specialist
7.9%inclusion201 decks2.55K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Armed and Armored
52%inclusion1.32K decks2.55K decks
49%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion1.16K decks2.55K decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion1.08K decks2.55K decks
-11%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion905 decks2.55K decks
-18%synergy
Reality Shift
34%inclusion879 decks2.55K decks
27%synergy
Access Denied
31%inclusion787 decks2.55K decks
28%synergy
Crush Contraband
26%inclusion676 decks2.55K decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion573 decks2.55K decks
-16%synergy
Release to Memory
18%inclusion450 decks2.55K decks
16%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion446 decks2.55K decks
-11%synergy
Disruption Protocol
13%inclusion324 decks2.55K decks
11%synergy
Whir of Invention
12%inclusion301 decks2.55K decks
7%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion288 decks2.55K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion267 decks2.55K decks
-15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion222 decks2.55K decks
-18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion212 decks2.55K decks
-7%synergy
Suit Up
8.1%inclusion208 decks2.55K decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
6.8%inclusion174 decks2.55K decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
6.5%inclusion167 decks2.55K decks
-11%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.5%inclusion166 decks2.55K decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.3%inclusion161 decks2.55K decks
4%synergy
Reality Heist
6.0%inclusion154 decks2.55K decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.3%inclusion135 decks2.53K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
58%inclusion1.48K decks2.55K decks
49%synergy
Thoughtcast
53%inclusion1.36K decks2.55K decks
44%synergy
Dance of the Manse
44%inclusion1.11K decks2.55K decks
37%synergy
Anchor to Reality
30%inclusion763 decks2.55K decks
28%synergy
Universal Surveillance
27%inclusion696 decks2.55K decks
26%synergy
From Father to Son
25%inclusion372 decks1.49K decks
23%synergy
Supreme Verdict
22%inclusion549 decks2.55K decks
-6%synergy
Voyage Home
21%inclusion435 decks2.04K decks
14%synergy
Fabricate
20%inclusion522 decks2.55K decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
20%inclusion508 decks2.55K decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion326 decks2.55K decks
-1%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion286 decks2.55K decks
10%synergy
Tune Up
11%inclusion217 decks2.05K decks
9%synergy
Time Wipe
8.5%inclusion217 decks2.55K decks
-5%synergy
Rise and Shine
6.9%inclusion175 decks2.55K decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
5.5%inclusion140 decks2.55K decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.4%inclusion138 decks2.55K decks
1%synergy
Invoke Justice
5.2%inclusion134 decks2.55K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Smuggler's Copter
56%inclusion1.43K decks2.55K decks
51%synergy
Salvation Engine
55%inclusion1.12K decks2.03K decks
49%synergy
Mechtitan Core
54%inclusion1.37K decks2.55K decks
50%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
52%inclusion1.33K decks2.55K decks
51%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
46%inclusion1.17K decks2.55K decks
43%synergy
Reaver Titan
45%inclusion1.14K decks2.55K decks
41%synergy
The Indomitable
41%inclusion1.04K decks2.55K decks
38%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
34%inclusion862 decks2.55K decks
32%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
32%inclusion825 decks2.55K decks
30%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
31%inclusion800 decks2.55K decks
29%synergy
Mirage Mirror
31%inclusion781 decks2.55K decks
28%synergy
Raiders' Karve
27%inclusion684 decks2.55K decks
26%synergy
Unwinding Clock
25%inclusion650 decks2.55K decks
15%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
25%inclusion631 decks2.55K decks
23%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
24%inclusion501 decks2.06K decks
21%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
24%inclusion609 decks2.55K decks
22%synergy
Mindlink Mech
23%inclusion580 decks2.55K decks
21%synergy
Valor's Flagship
22%inclusion457 decks2.06K decks
20%synergy
The Regalia
22%inclusion323 decks1.48K decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
19%inclusion485 decks2.55K decks
17%synergy
Cybership
18%inclusion462 decks2.55K decks
17%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
17%inclusion432 decks2.55K decks
16%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
17%inclusion430 decks2.55K decks
15%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
16%inclusion420 decks2.55K decks
15%synergy
Demolition Stomper
15%inclusion379 decks2.55K decks
15%synergy
Knight Paladin
14%inclusion366 decks2.55K decks
13%synergy
Alacrian Armory
12%inclusion245 decks2.03K decks
11%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
11%inclusion290 decks2.55K decks
6%synergy
Aradara Express
11%inclusion287 decks2.55K decks
11%synergy
Possession Engine
11%inclusion227 decks2.05K decks
10%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
11%inclusion251 decks2.39K decks
9%synergy
Futurist Sentinel
10%inclusion266 decks2.55K decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion256 decks2.55K decks
7%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
10%inclusion201 decks2.03K decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.4%inclusion239 decks2.55K decks
-11%synergy
The Lunar Whale
9.3%inclusion137 decks1.48K decks
8%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
9.2%inclusion121 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
9.1%inclusion187 decks2.06K decks
5%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
9.0%inclusion227 decks2.52K decks
8%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
8.3%inclusion211 decks2.55K decks
3%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
8.3%inclusion211 decks2.55K decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.1%inclusion208 decks2.55K decks
3%synergy
Hulldrifter
7.6%inclusion156 decks2.06K decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Galleon
7.2%inclusion185 decks2.55K decks
7%synergy
Dragonfly Suit
7.1%inclusion182 decks2.55K decks
7%synergy
Mole Module
7.1%inclusion44 decks619 decks
7%synergy
Heart of Kiran
7.1%inclusion181 decks2.55K decks
7%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
6.8%inclusion174 decks2.55K decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.8%inclusion173 decks2.55K decks
-19%synergy
Mysterious Limousine
6.7%inclusion170 decks2.55K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Swift Reconfiguration
36%inclusion927 decks2.55K decks
34%synergy
Born to Drive
29%inclusion740 decks2.55K decks
28%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion564 decks2.55K decks
20%synergy
Artificer Class
16%inclusion404 decks2.55K decks
13%synergy
Mechanized Production
15%inclusion394 decks2.55K decks
10%synergy
Efficient Construction
15%inclusion383 decks2.55K decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion299 decks2.04K decks
9%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
10%inclusion260 decks2.55K decks
8%synergy
Roadside Assistance
6.7%inclusion136 decks2.04K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.5%inclusion165 decks2.55K decks
-20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
25%inclusion630 decks2.55K decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.7%inclusion223 decks2.55K decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.1%inclusion157 decks2.55K decks
2%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
5.9%inclusion150 decks2.55K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mech Hangar
70%inclusion1.79K decks2.55K decks
65%synergy
Seat of the Synod
48%inclusion1.23K decks2.55K decks
32%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion1.14K decks2.55K decks
30%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
33%inclusion851 decks2.55K decks
23%synergy
Academy Ruins
29%inclusion737 decks2.55K decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion733 decks2.55K decks
21%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion708 decks2.55K decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion639 decks2.55K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion606 decks2.55K decks
-25%synergy
Country Roads
23%inclusion479 decks2.06K decks
22%synergy
Reef Roads
22%inclusion456 decks2.06K decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion388 decks2.55K decks
-4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion189 decks1.33K decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion291 decks2.55K decks
8%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
11%inclusion216 decks2.06K decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion262 decks2.55K decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.4%inclusion239 decks2.55K decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.5%inclusion218 decks2.55K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion188 decks2.55K decks
-0%synergy
Mishra's Factory
7.1%inclusion180 decks2.55K decks
6%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.7%inclusion137 decks2.06K decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.5%inclusion141 decks2.55K decks
-2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.5%inclusion73 decks1.32K decks
2%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.1%inclusion131 decks2.55K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion2.27K decks2.55K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion2.16K decks2.55K decks
1%synergy
Colossal Plow
67%inclusion1.72K decks2.55K decks
65%synergy
Azorius Signet
61%inclusion1.55K decks2.55K decks
4%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
59%inclusion1.51K decks2.55K decks
55%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion870 decks2.55K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
27%inclusion682 decks2.55K decks
-24%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion400 decks2.55K decks
-26%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion329 decks2.55K decks
-12%synergy
Cargo Ship
10%inclusion152 decks1.47K decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.5%inclusion218 decks2.55K decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.8%inclusion199 decks2.55K decks
0%synergy
Dependable Quinjet
7.7%inclusion11 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion192 decks2.55K decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
5.8%inclusion148 decks2.55K decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion2.54K decks2.55K decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion2.53K decks2.55K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion2.30K decks2.55K decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
76%inclusion1.93K decks2.55K decks
10%synergy
Port Town
63%inclusion1.60K decks2.55K decks
16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
54%inclusion1.38K decks2.55K decks
19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
54%inclusion1.37K decks2.55K decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
52%inclusion1.33K decks2.55K decks
44%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion1.24K decks2.55K decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion1.10K decks2.55K decks
16%synergy
Razortide Bridge
41%inclusion1.05K decks2.55K decks
27%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion848 decks2.55K decks
-7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion840 decks2.55K decks
-16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
26%inclusion657 decks2.55K decks
-14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion634 decks2.55K decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion618 decks2.55K decks
-12%synergy
Nimbus Maze
18%inclusion454 decks2.55K decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion437 decks2.55K decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion422 decks2.55K decks
-16%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion357 decks2.42K decks
-12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion362 decks2.55K decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion360 decks2.55K decks
-10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion294 decks2.55K decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion294 decks2.55K decks
-4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
10%inclusion248 decks2.55K decks
-6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
9.5%inclusion242 decks2.55K decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
8.6%inclusion220 decks2.55K decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.5%inclusion217 decks2.55K decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion213 decks2.55K decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
8.1%inclusion207 decks2.55K decks
-5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
8.0%inclusion203 decks2.55K decks
-11%synergy