Kotori, Pilot Prodigy (Commander) - Budget

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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Strixhaven Skycoach
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Banishing Betrayal
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Ajani's Response
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Graduation Day
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Prodigy's Prototype
91%inclusion231 decks253 decks
86%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
88%inclusion223 decks253 decks
82%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
85%inclusion214 decks253 decks
80%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
82%inclusion207 decks253 decks
76%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
75%inclusion191 decks253 decks
71%synergy
Aeronaut Admiral
72%inclusion182 decks253 decks
70%synergy
Katsumasa, the Animator
72%inclusion183 decks253 decks
69%synergy
Parhelion II
72%inclusion183 decks253 decks
66%synergy
Foundry Inspector
78%inclusion198 decks253 decks
65%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
68%inclusion171 decks253 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Thopter Spy Network
67%inclusion170 decks253 decks
57%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
67%inclusion169 decks253 decks
52%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
65%inclusion165 decks253 decks
58%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
64%inclusion163 decks253 decks
60%synergy
Dispatch
61%inclusion155 decks253 decks
49%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
61%inclusion154 decks253 decks
50%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
60%inclusion151 decks253 decks
58%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
60%inclusion151 decks253 decks
54%synergy
Weatherlight
59%inclusion150 decks253 decks
54%synergy
Organic Extinction
59%inclusion149 decks253 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Master of Etherium
57%inclusion144 decks253 decks
51%synergy
Research Thief
53%inclusion135 decks253 decks
49%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
51%inclusion130 decks253 decks
48%synergy
Kitsune Ace
51%inclusion129 decks253 decks
50%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion127 decks253 decks
26%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
49%inclusion124 decks253 decks
47%synergy
Silver Myr
48%inclusion122 decks253 decks
40%synergy
Gold Myr
47%inclusion120 decks253 decks
39%synergy
Shimmer Myr
47%inclusion119 decks253 decks
42%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
45%inclusion114 decks253 decks
37%synergy
Interface Ace
45%inclusion94 decks209 decks
43%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
45%inclusion113 decks253 decks
34%synergy
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
44%inclusion112 decks253 decks
43%synergy
Whirler Rogue
43%inclusion110 decks253 decks
38%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
43%inclusion109 decks253 decks
34%synergy
Hotshot Mechanic
43%inclusion108 decks253 decks
41%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
42%inclusion107 decks253 decks
40%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
38%inclusion80 decks208 decks
30%synergy
Myrsmith
37%inclusion94 decks253 decks
36%synergy
Riddlesmith
37%inclusion94 decks253 decks
36%synergy
Ironsoul Enforcer
33%inclusion84 decks253 decks
31%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
33%inclusion83 decks253 decks
31%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
32%inclusion66 decks209 decks
28%synergy
Cloudspire Captain
30%inclusion62 decks209 decks
29%synergy
Drumbellower
30%inclusion75 decks253 decks
22%synergy
Arcanist's Owl
29%inclusion73 decks253 decks
28%synergy
Gearshift Ace
26%inclusion66 decks253 decks
26%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
22%inclusion55 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion38 decks209 decks
15%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
16%inclusion41 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Sanwell, Avenger Ace
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Replication Specialist
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Canyon Vaulter
15%inclusion31 decks209 decks
14%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
15%inclusion37 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion34 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Automated Artificer
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Giant Ox
8.7%inclusion22 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Diversion Unit
8.6%inclusion18 decks209 decks
6%synergy
Starfighter Pilot
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Bronze Guardian
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Thought Monitor
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Armed and Armored
58%inclusion147 decks253 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion117 decks253 decks
-23%synergy
Reality Shift
43%inclusion108 decks253 decks
35%synergy
Crush Contraband
42%inclusion107 decks253 decks
38%synergy
Access Denied
41%inclusion103 decks253 decks
38%synergy
Release to Memory
37%inclusion94 decks253 decks
35%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion75 decks253 decks
-1%synergy
Disruption Protocol
20%inclusion50 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion42 decks253 decks
-11%synergy
Suit Up
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Light the Way
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
13%inclusion34 decks253 decks
-40%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
-42%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Reality Heist
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Bounce Off
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Built to Last
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Essence Capture
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
-10%synergy
Disenchant
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
-3%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
51%inclusion129 decks253 decks
42%synergy
Universal Surveillance
46%inclusion117 decks253 decks
45%synergy
Dance of the Manse
46%inclusion117 decks253 decks
40%synergy
Voyage Home
26%inclusion54 decks209 decks
18%synergy
Anchor to Reality
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
21%synergy
From Father to Son
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Tune Up
15%inclusion32 decks209 decks
14%synergy
Collision Course
12%inclusion26 decks209 decks
12%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion31 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
-4%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
-3%synergy
Invoke Justice
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Raiders' Karve
54%inclusion137 decks253 decks
53%synergy
Imposter Mech
49%inclusion123 decks253 decks
41%synergy
Mechtitan Core
46%inclusion116 decks253 decks
42%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
42%inclusion107 decks253 decks
37%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
40%inclusion100 decks253 decks
38%synergy
Mirage Mirror
38%inclusion97 decks253 decks
36%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
36%inclusion75 decks209 decks
32%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
32%inclusion81 decks253 decks
31%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
31%inclusion78 decks253 decks
28%synergy
Salvation Engine
31%inclusion64 decks208 decks
24%synergy
Mindlink Mech
26%inclusion67 decks253 decks
25%synergy
Futurist Sentinel
26%inclusion66 decks253 decks
26%synergy
Demolition Stomper
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
23%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
22%inclusion56 decks253 decks
20%synergy
Valor's Flagship
21%inclusion43 decks209 decks
19%synergy
Aradara Express
19%inclusion49 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
19%inclusion40 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Possession Engine
19%inclusion39 decks209 decks
17%synergy
Brute Suit
19%inclusion47 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Dragonfly Suit
19%inclusion47 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
18%inclusion46 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Hulldrifter
18%inclusion38 decks209 decks
17%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
18%inclusion46 decks253 decks
17%synergy
Alacrian Armory
16%inclusion34 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Cybership
16%inclusion41 decks253 decks
15%synergy
The Lunar Whale
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
15%inclusion32 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
15%inclusion38 decks253 decks
13%synergy
The Indomitable
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Mangler
13%inclusion28 decks209 decks
13%synergy
Untethered Express
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
13%inclusion32 decks253 decks
11%synergy
The Regalia
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
10%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
11%inclusion25 decks234 decks
9%synergy
Silent Submersible
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Fleetwheel Cruiser
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Detention Chariot
8.1%inclusion17 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Renegade Freighter
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Bomat Bazaar Barge
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
7.8%inclusion19 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
7.7%inclusion16 decks209 decks
7%synergy
Ballista Charger
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
7.2%inclusion15 decks209 decks
7%synergy
Mobile Garrison
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Born to Drive
39%inclusion98 decks253 decks
37%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
32%inclusion80 decks253 decks
29%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion36 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Roadside Assistance
13%inclusion27 decks209 decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Aerial Modification
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.7%inclusion14 decks209 decks
1%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Intercessor's Arrest
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Inventive Iteration
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Architect of Thought
19%inclusion47 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
18%inclusion45 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Mech Hangar
51%inclusion128 decks253 decks
45%synergy
Country Roads
25%inclusion53 decks209 decks
24%synergy
Reef Roads
24%inclusion51 decks209 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion39 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion22 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.1%inclusion17 decks209 decks
2%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
8.1%inclusion17 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
-7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
-7%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
6.2%inclusion13 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Colossal Plow
76%inclusion193 decks253 decks
74%synergy
Sol Ring
68%inclusion171 decks253 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion170 decks253 decks
-16%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
66%inclusion167 decks253 decks
62%synergy
Azorius Signet
57%inclusion144 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion79 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
-37%synergy
Cargo Ship
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
-14%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion253 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion252 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion197 decks253 decks
-8%synergy
Prairie Stream
69%inclusion175 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
65%inclusion164 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
64%inclusion163 decks253 decks
27%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
58%inclusion147 decks253 decks
23%synergy
Spire of Industry
51%inclusion128 decks253 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion118 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Tranquil Cove
38%inclusion96 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion55 decks253 decks
-15%synergy
Razortide Bridge
20%inclusion50 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion50 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
19%inclusion47 decks253 decks
-44%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion34 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
-37%synergy
Uncharted Haven
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
2%synergy