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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Erode
2.6%inclusion7 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Strixhaven Skycoach
2.1%inclusion5 decks234 decks
2%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
1.6%inclusion4 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
1.3%inclusion3 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Seminar
0.8%inclusion2 decks266 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
93%inclusion2.37K decks2.54K decks
88%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
87%inclusion2.20K decks2.54K decks
81%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
85%inclusion2.15K decks2.54K decks
79%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
83%inclusion2.12K decks2.54K decks
77%synergy
Parhelion II
80%inclusion2.04K decks2.54K decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion2.01K decks2.54K decks
72%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
75%inclusion1.91K decks2.54K decks
70%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
73%inclusion1.85K decks2.54K decks
69%synergy
Weatherlight
73%inclusion1.86K decks2.54K decks
68%synergy
Imposter Mech
73%inclusion1.87K decks2.54K decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
79%inclusion2K decks2.54K decks
64%synergy
Foundry Inspector
77%inclusion1.96K decks2.54K decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion1.85K decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
72%inclusion1.84K decks2.54K decks
60%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
72%inclusion1.83K decks2.54K decks
62%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
70%inclusion1.77K decks2.54K decks
65%synergy
Katsumasa, the Animator
65%inclusion1.65K decks2.54K decks
61%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
64%inclusion1.63K decks2.54K decks
55%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion1.61K decks2.54K decks
53%synergy
Organic Extinction
59%inclusion1.49K decks2.54K decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
16%inclusion396 decks2.54K decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion307 decks2.54K decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion283 decks2.54K decks
-13%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion279 decks2.54K decks
-12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion257 decks2.54K decks
-12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.1%inclusion232 decks2.54K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.4%inclusion163 decks2.54K decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Aeronaut Admiral
59%inclusion1.49K decks2.54K decks
56%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
58%inclusion1.49K decks2.54K decks
47%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
55%inclusion1.40K decks2.54K decks
45%synergy
Research Thief
53%inclusion1.34K decks2.54K decks
48%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
52%inclusion1.33K decks2.54K decks
48%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
48%inclusion1.22K decks2.54K decks
23%synergy
Drumbellower
48%inclusion1.21K decks2.54K decks
40%synergy
Master of Etherium
46%inclusion1.18K decks2.54K decks
40%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
45%inclusion879 decks1.94K decks
42%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
45%inclusion1.13K decks2.54K decks
41%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
41%inclusion1.05K decks2.54K decks
33%synergy
Silver Myr
39%inclusion987 decks2.54K decks
30%synergy
Kitsune Ace
39%inclusion980 decks2.54K decks
37%synergy
Gold Myr
38%inclusion959 decks2.54K decks
30%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
36%inclusion903 decks2.54K decks
33%synergy
Shimmer Myr
34%inclusion856 decks2.54K decks
29%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
34%inclusion645 decks1.92K decks
25%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
32%inclusion816 decks2.54K decks
29%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
31%inclusion599 decks1.95K decks
27%synergy
Hotshot Mechanic
31%inclusion778 decks2.54K decks
29%synergy
Interface Ace
30%inclusion576 decks1.94K decks
27%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
30%inclusion752 decks2.54K decks
25%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
29%inclusion405 decks1.41K decks
27%synergy
Whirler Rogue
27%inclusion681 decks2.54K decks
22%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
25%inclusion637 decks2.54K decks
22%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
24%inclusion609 decks2.54K decks
22%synergy
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
24%inclusion605 decks2.54K decks
22%synergy
Riddlesmith
20%inclusion507 decks2.54K decks
19%synergy
Ironsoul Enforcer
19%inclusion493 decks2.54K decks
17%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
18%inclusion463 decks2.54K decks
17%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
18%inclusion225 decks1.26K decks
17%synergy
Sanwell, Avenger Ace
18%inclusion449 decks2.54K decks
17%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion434 decks2.54K decks
14%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
17%inclusion430 decks2.54K decks
16%synergy
Cloudspire Captain
16%inclusion318 decks1.94K decks
15%synergy
Bronze Guardian
16%inclusion408 decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
Myrsmith
16%inclusion404 decks2.54K decks
15%synergy
Gearshift Ace
15%inclusion379 decks2.54K decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
15%inclusion374 decks2.54K decks
7%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
14%inclusion354 decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion329 decks2.54K decks
-9%synergy
Master Transmuter
10%inclusion260 decks2.54K decks
8%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
10%inclusion259 decks2.54K decks
9%synergy
Arcanist's Owl
10%inclusion257 decks2.54K decks
9%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
9.0%inclusion229 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Canyon Vaulter
8.8%inclusion170 decks1.94K decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
8.5%inclusion217 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Digsite Engineer
8.5%inclusion215 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
8.3%inclusion210 decks2.54K decks
7%synergy
Replication Specialist
8.2%inclusion208 decks2.54K decks
8%synergy
Instants
Armed and Armored
52%inclusion1.31K decks2.54K decks
49%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion1.17K decks2.54K decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion1.08K decks2.54K decks
-11%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion899 decks2.54K decks
-18%synergy
Reality Shift
34%inclusion875 decks2.54K decks
27%synergy
Access Denied
31%inclusion794 decks2.54K decks
29%synergy
Crush Contraband
27%inclusion692 decks2.54K decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion573 decks2.54K decks
-16%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion449 decks2.54K decks
-10%synergy
Release to Memory
18%inclusion448 decks2.54K decks
16%synergy
Disruption Protocol
13%inclusion324 decks2.54K decks
11%synergy
Whir of Invention
12%inclusion304 decks2.54K decks
7%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion280 decks2.48K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion257 decks2.54K decks
-15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion218 decks2.54K decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.5%inclusion216 decks2.54K decks
-18%synergy
Suit Up
8.1%inclusion205 decks2.54K decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
7.0%inclusion177 decks2.54K decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion171 decks2.54K decks
-11%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.6%inclusion169 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.2%inclusion158 decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Reality Heist
5.8%inclusion148 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.3%inclusion128 decks2.42K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
54%inclusion1.36K decks2.54K decks
45%synergy
Dance of the Manse
44%inclusion1.12K decks2.54K decks
38%synergy
Anchor to Reality
30%inclusion761 decks2.54K decks
28%synergy
Universal Surveillance
28%inclusion707 decks2.54K decks
26%synergy
From Father to Son
25%inclusion339 decks1.38K decks
23%synergy
Supreme Verdict
22%inclusion552 decks2.54K decks
-6%synergy
Voyage Home
21%inclusion408 decks1.93K decks
14%synergy
Fabricate
20%inclusion513 decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
20%inclusion513 decks2.54K decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion327 decks2.54K decks
-1%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion289 decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
Tune Up
10%inclusion199 decks1.94K decks
9%synergy
Time Wipe
8.9%inclusion226 decks2.54K decks
-4%synergy
Rise and Shine
6.8%inclusion173 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
5.9%inclusion149 decks2.54K decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.5%inclusion141 decks2.54K decks
1%synergy
Invoke Justice
5.2%inclusion133 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Smuggler's Copter
57%inclusion1.44K decks2.54K decks
51%synergy
Salvation Engine
55%inclusion1.05K decks1.93K decks
48%synergy
Mechtitan Core
54%inclusion1.37K decks2.54K decks
50%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
52%inclusion1.33K decks2.54K decks
51%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
46%inclusion1.17K decks2.54K decks
43%synergy
Reaver Titan
45%inclusion1.14K decks2.54K decks
41%synergy
The Indomitable
41%inclusion1.04K decks2.54K decks
38%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
34%inclusion864 decks2.54K decks
32%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
33%inclusion842 decks2.54K decks
31%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
32%inclusion804 decks2.54K decks
29%synergy
Mirage Mirror
31%inclusion789 decks2.54K decks
28%synergy
Raiders' Karve
27%inclusion686 decks2.54K decks
26%synergy
Unwinding Clock
26%inclusion649 decks2.54K decks
15%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
25%inclusion639 decks2.54K decks
23%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
24%inclusion619 decks2.54K decks
22%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
24%inclusion472 decks1.95K decks
21%synergy
Mindlink Mech
23%inclusion575 decks2.54K decks
21%synergy
The Regalia
22%inclusion302 decks1.37K decks
20%synergy
Valor's Flagship
22%inclusion428 decks1.95K decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
20%inclusion516 decks2.54K decks
18%synergy
Cybership
18%inclusion461 decks2.54K decks
17%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
17%inclusion443 decks2.54K decks
16%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
17%inclusion429 decks2.54K decks
16%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
17%inclusion429 decks2.54K decks
15%synergy
Demolition Stomper
15%inclusion380 decks2.54K decks
15%synergy
Knight Paladin
14%inclusion363 decks2.54K decks
13%synergy
Alacrian Armory
12%inclusion234 decks1.92K decks
11%synergy
Aradara Express
11%inclusion289 decks2.54K decks
11%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
11%inclusion287 decks2.54K decks
7%synergy
Possession Engine
11%inclusion213 decks1.94K decks
10%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
11%inclusion246 decks2.28K decks
9%synergy
Futurist Sentinel
10%inclusion263 decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
10%inclusion193 decks1.92K decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion253 decks2.54K decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.4%inclusion239 decks2.54K decks
-11%synergy
The Lunar Whale
9.4%inclusion128 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
9.3%inclusion112 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
9.1%inclusion177 decks1.95K decks
5%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
9.1%inclusion218 decks2.41K decks
8%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
9.0%inclusion230 decks2.54K decks
9%synergy
Mole Module
8.5%inclusion41 decks484 decks
8%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
8.4%inclusion213 decks2.54K decks
3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.1%inclusion206 decks2.54K decks
3%synergy
Conqueror's Galleon
7.6%inclusion194 decks2.54K decks
7%synergy
Hulldrifter
7.5%inclusion145 decks1.95K decks
6%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
7.1%inclusion181 decks2.54K decks
7%synergy
Heart of Kiran
7.1%inclusion181 decks2.54K decks
7%synergy
Dragonfly Suit
7.0%inclusion178 decks2.54K decks
7%synergy
Mysterious Limousine
6.7%inclusion171 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.7%inclusion170 decks2.54K decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Swift Reconfiguration
36%inclusion928 decks2.54K decks
34%synergy
Born to Drive
29%inclusion734 decks2.54K decks
27%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion565 decks2.54K decks
20%synergy
Artificer Class
16%inclusion408 decks2.54K decks
13%synergy
Mechanized Production
15%inclusion391 decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
Efficient Construction
15%inclusion381 decks2.54K decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion283 decks1.93K decks
9%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
10%inclusion266 decks2.54K decks
8%synergy
Roadside Assistance
6.3%inclusion121 decks1.93K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.3%inclusion159 decks2.54K decks
-20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
25%inclusion635 decks2.54K decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.9%inclusion227 decks2.54K decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.3%inclusion159 decks2.54K decks
2%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
5.8%inclusion147 decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mech Hangar
70%inclusion1.78K decks2.54K decks
65%synergy
Seat of the Synod
48%inclusion1.22K decks2.54K decks
32%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion1.13K decks2.54K decks
30%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
34%inclusion862 decks2.54K decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion734 decks2.54K decks
21%synergy
Academy Ruins
29%inclusion732 decks2.54K decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion700 decks2.54K decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion619 decks2.52K decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion617 decks2.54K decks
-24%synergy
Country Roads
23%inclusion454 decks1.95K decks
22%synergy
Reef Roads
22%inclusion432 decks1.95K decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion389 decks2.54K decks
-4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion170 decks1.22K decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion288 decks2.54K decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion273 decks2.54K decks
-4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion202 decks1.95K decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.3%inclusion236 decks2.54K decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion221 decks2.54K decks
-2%synergy
Mishra's Factory
7.7%inclusion197 decks2.54K decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion191 decks2.54K decks
0%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.8%inclusion132 decks1.95K decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.5%inclusion141 decks2.54K decks
-2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.4%inclusion66 decks1.21K decks
2%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.4%inclusion138 decks2.54K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion2.26K decks2.54K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion2.16K decks2.54K decks
2%synergy
Colossal Plow
68%inclusion1.72K decks2.54K decks
66%synergy
Azorius Signet
61%inclusion1.55K decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
60%inclusion1.52K decks2.54K decks
56%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion870 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
26%inclusion669 decks2.54K decks
-24%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion409 decks2.54K decks
-26%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion333 decks2.54K decks
-12%synergy
Cargo Ship
10%inclusion139 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.5%inclusion211 decks2.48K decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.6%inclusion194 decks2.54K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion187 decks2.54K decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
5.7%inclusion144 decks2.54K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion2.53K decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion2.52K decks2.54K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion2.31K decks2.54K decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
76%inclusion1.94K decks2.54K decks
10%synergy
Port Town
63%inclusion1.60K decks2.54K decks
16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
55%inclusion1.39K decks2.54K decks
19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
54%inclusion1.38K decks2.54K decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
53%inclusion1.34K decks2.54K decks
45%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion1.22K decks2.54K decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion1.10K decks2.54K decks
16%synergy
Razortide Bridge
42%inclusion1.06K decks2.54K decks
28%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion833 decks2.54K decks
-7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
33%inclusion830 decks2.54K decks
-15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
26%inclusion669 decks2.54K decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion621 decks2.54K decks
-12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion619 decks2.54K decks
-20%synergy
Nimbus Maze
18%inclusion463 decks2.54K decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion426 decks2.54K decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion419 decks2.54K decks
-16%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion334 decks2.31K decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion364 decks2.54K decks
-9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion363 decks2.54K decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion304 decks2.54K decks
-4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion302 decks2.54K decks
-9%synergy
Seachrome Coast
10%inclusion248 decks2.54K decks
-6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion247 decks2.54K decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.0%inclusion229 decks2.54K decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.7%inclusion222 decks2.54K decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
8.7%inclusion220 decks2.54K decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
8.2%inclusion209 decks2.54K decks
-10%synergy
Tundra
8.0%inclusion203 decks2.54K decks
-5%synergy