Kotori, Pilot Prodigy (Commander) - Core

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
3.8%inclusion2 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Strixhaven Skycoach
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Harsh Annotation
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Seminar
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
93%inclusion452 decks486 decks
88%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
88%inclusion430 decks486 decks
83%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
87%inclusion425 decks486 decks
82%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
86%inclusion420 decks486 decks
80%synergy
Parhelion II
83%inclusion405 decks486 decks
77%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion401 decks486 decks
76%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
80%inclusion390 decks486 decks
75%synergy
Weatherlight
78%inclusion381 decks486 decks
73%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
78%inclusion377 decks486 decks
73%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
76%inclusion369 decks486 decks
71%synergy
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Foundry Inspector
81%inclusion393 decks486 decks
67%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
79%inclusion382 decks486 decks
64%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
77%inclusion376 decks486 decks
67%synergy
Imposter Mech
77%inclusion375 decks486 decks
70%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion361 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Dispatch
74%inclusion360 decks486 decks
62%synergy
Katsumasa, the Animator
69%inclusion333 decks486 decks
65%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
68%inclusion330 decks486 decks
57%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
66%inclusion322 decks486 decks
58%synergy
Organic Extinction
64%inclusion311 decks486 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
8.6%inclusion42 decks486 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Research Thief
64%inclusion310 decks486 decks
59%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
61%inclusion296 decks486 decks
50%synergy
Aeronaut Admiral
60%inclusion291 decks486 decks
58%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
57%inclusion278 decks486 decks
53%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
55%inclusion265 decks486 decks
30%synergy
Master of Etherium
53%inclusion256 decks486 decks
47%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
51%inclusion246 decks486 decks
41%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
50%inclusion242 decks486 decks
46%synergy
Drumbellower
49%inclusion239 decks486 decks
42%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
48%inclusion233 decks486 decks
40%synergy
Silver Myr
47%inclusion227 decks486 decks
38%synergy
Gold Myr
45%inclusion217 decks486 decks
37%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
43%inclusion207 decks486 decks
40%synergy
Shimmer Myr
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36%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
40%inclusion128 decks323 decks
36%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
37%inclusion180 decks486 decks
34%synergy
Kitsune Ace
37%inclusion178 decks486 decks
36%synergy
Whirler Rogue
35%inclusion170 decks486 decks
30%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
32%inclusion155 decks486 decks
29%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
30%inclusion94 decks315 decks
22%synergy
Interface Ace
30%inclusion95 decks322 decks
27%synergy
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
29%inclusion142 decks486 decks
27%synergy
Hotshot Mechanic
28%inclusion138 decks486 decks
27%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
28%inclusion92 decks324 decks
25%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
27%inclusion133 decks486 decks
23%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
26%inclusion126 decks486 decks
24%synergy
Riddlesmith
25%inclusion122 decks486 decks
24%synergy
Ironsoul Enforcer
24%inclusion115 decks486 decks
21%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
23%inclusion41 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Myrsmith
22%inclusion109 decks486 decks
22%synergy
Sanwell, Avenger Ace
19%inclusion94 decks486 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion93 decks486 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
19%inclusion92 decks486 decks
11%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
19%inclusion91 decks486 decks
18%synergy
Bronze Guardian
18%inclusion89 decks486 decks
13%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
18%inclusion87 decks486 decks
16%synergy
Cloudspire Captain
16%inclusion53 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
15%inclusion75 decks486 decks
12%synergy
Arcanist's Owl
15%inclusion71 decks486 decks
14%synergy
Gearshift Ace
14%inclusion67 decks486 decks
13%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
13%inclusion64 decks486 decks
12%synergy
Digsite Engineer
11%inclusion55 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
11%inclusion52 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
10%inclusion51 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Canyon Vaulter
10%inclusion31 decks322 decks
9%synergy
Tameshi, Reality Architect
9.3%inclusion45 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Steel Overseer
8.8%inclusion43 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Replication Specialist
8.4%inclusion41 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Master Transmuter
8.4%inclusion41 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Armed and Armored
55%inclusion269 decks486 decks
53%synergy
Generous Gift
53%inclusion259 decks486 decks
23%synergy
Reality Shift
43%inclusion209 decks486 decks
35%synergy
Access Denied
38%inclusion187 decks486 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion172 decks486 decks
-18%synergy
Crush Contraband
34%inclusion167 decks486 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion152 decks486 decks
-22%synergy
Release to Memory
22%inclusion107 decks486 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion69 decks486 decks
-24%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion68 decks486 decks
-14%synergy
Disruption Protocol
14%inclusion66 decks486 decks
12%synergy
Suit Up
10%inclusion48 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Desynchronization
9.3%inclusion44 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.3%inclusion45 decks486 decks
-16%synergy
Whir of Invention
8.4%inclusion41 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion39 decks486 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.8%inclusion33 decks486 decks
-20%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
6.8%inclusion33 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.6%inclusion32 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
57%inclusion278 decks486 decks
48%synergy
Dance of the Manse
48%inclusion233 decks486 decks
42%synergy
Universal Surveillance
35%inclusion172 decks486 decks
34%synergy
Anchor to Reality
25%inclusion121 decks486 decks
23%synergy
From Father to Son
22%inclusion44 decks198 decks
21%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
18%inclusion88 decks486 decks
14%synergy
Voyage Home
18%inclusion57 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion83 decks486 decks
-11%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion72 decks486 decks
1%synergy
One with the Machine
13%inclusion61 decks486 decks
11%synergy
Tune Up
12%inclusion38 decks322 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion53 decks486 decks
0%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion48 decks486 decks
-3%synergy
Invoke Justice
6.8%inclusion33 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.8%inclusion28 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Rise and Shine
5.6%inclusion27 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion26 decks486 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Smuggler's Copter
63%inclusion308 decks486 decks
58%synergy
Mechtitan Core
56%inclusion270 decks486 decks
51%synergy
Salvation Engine
49%inclusion155 decks315 decks
43%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
48%inclusion232 decks486 decks
45%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
47%inclusion227 decks486 decks
45%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
40%inclusion194 decks486 decks
38%synergy
Mirage Mirror
38%inclusion186 decks486 decks
36%synergy
Reaver Titan
36%inclusion175 decks486 decks
33%synergy
The Indomitable
35%inclusion172 decks486 decks
32%synergy
Raiders' Karve
33%inclusion159 decks486 decks
32%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
32%inclusion157 decks486 decks
30%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
30%inclusion145 decks486 decks
27%synergy
Mindlink Mech
26%inclusion125 decks486 decks
24%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
24%inclusion116 decks486 decks
22%synergy
The Regalia
23%inclusion45 decks198 decks
21%synergy
Valor's Flagship
20%inclusion66 decks324 decks
18%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
20%inclusion65 decks324 decks
16%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
20%inclusion96 decks486 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
19%inclusion94 decks486 decks
17%synergy
Unwinding Clock
19%inclusion92 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
19%inclusion91 decks486 decks
17%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
18%inclusion87 decks486 decks
16%synergy
Cybership
17%inclusion83 decks486 decks
16%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
16%inclusion80 decks486 decks
16%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
15%inclusion65 decks428 decks
13%synergy
Demolition Stomper
14%inclusion66 decks486 decks
13%synergy
The Lunar Whale
13%inclusion26 decks198 decks
12%synergy
Alacrian Armory
12%inclusion38 decks315 decks
11%synergy
Aradara Express
11%inclusion54 decks486 decks
11%synergy
Possession Engine
11%inclusion35 decks323 decks
10%synergy
Knight Paladin
10%inclusion51 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
10%inclusion33 decks315 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Futurist Sentinel
10%inclusion49 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion31 decks323 decks
5%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
9.5%inclusion46 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Galleon
9.1%inclusion44 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
8.8%inclusion43 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Heart of Kiran
8.8%inclusion43 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
8.7%inclusion40 decks459 decks
8%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
8.2%inclusion40 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Hulldrifter
7.7%inclusion25 decks323 decks
6%synergy
Silent Submersible
7.6%inclusion37 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
7.4%inclusion36 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Mysterious Limousine
7.4%inclusion36 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Mole Module
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfly Suit
7.2%inclusion35 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.8%inclusion33 decks486 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Mangler
6.8%inclusion22 decks324 decks
6%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
6.3%inclusion21 decks334 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Swift Reconfiguration
44%inclusion214 decks486 decks
42%synergy
Born to Drive
31%inclusion149 decks486 decks
29%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion108 decks486 decks
20%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion44 decks318 decks
8%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion65 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion62 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
10%inclusion50 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion49 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Roadside Assistance
6.3%inclusion20 decks318 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
22%inclusion108 decks486 decks
19%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
9.5%inclusion46 decks486 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.2%inclusion35 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mech Hangar
69%inclusion334 decks486 decks
63%synergy
Seat of the Synod
39%inclusion191 decks486 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Den
35%inclusion172 decks486 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion150 decks486 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
29%inclusion139 decks486 decks
18%synergy
Country Roads
23%inclusion75 decks323 decks
21%synergy
Reef Roads
22%inclusion72 decks323 decks
21%synergy
Archway of Innovation
21%inclusion103 decks484 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion79 decks486 decks
-32%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion76 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
15%inclusion73 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion56 decks486 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion56 decks486 decks
-8%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion34 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.6%inclusion42 decks486 decks
-2%synergy
Mishra's Factory
8.2%inclusion40 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.6%inclusion37 decks486 decks
-7%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
6.8%inclusion22 decks323 decks
4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.8%inclusion22 decks323 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion30 decks486 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.8%inclusion28 decks486 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion426 decks486 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion425 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Colossal Plow
72%inclusion351 decks486 decks
70%synergy
Azorius Signet
67%inclusion324 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
65%inclusion315 decks486 decks
61%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion207 decks486 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
22%inclusion107 decks486 decks
-28%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion67 decks486 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion58 decks486 decks
-30%synergy
Cargo Ship
12%inclusion23 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion37 decks486 decks
-7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.2%inclusion34 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.2%inclusion30 decks486 decks
-1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.6%inclusion27 decks486 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion486 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion485 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion449 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
84%inclusion410 decks486 decks
19%synergy
Port Town
71%inclusion346 decks486 decks
24%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
65%inclusion315 decks486 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
63%inclusion307 decks486 decks
26%synergy
Spire of Industry
63%inclusion306 decks486 decks
55%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion261 decks486 decks
26%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion200 decks486 decks
-22%synergy
Razortide Bridge
38%inclusion185 decks486 decks
24%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion126 decks486 decks
-14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
24%inclusion115 decks486 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion113 decks486 decks
-13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion108 decks486 decks
-22%synergy
Tranquil Cove
18%inclusion88 decks486 decks
-1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
18%inclusion87 decks486 decks
-22%synergy
Nimbus Maze
16%inclusion77 decks486 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion67 decks486 decks
-2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion65 decks486 decks
-8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion54 decks433 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Gate
12%inclusion58 decks486 decks
-12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion53 decks486 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion52 decks486 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion50 decks486 decks
-22%synergy
Power Depot
9.1%inclusion44 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.6%inclusion42 decks486 decks
-7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.4%inclusion41 decks486 decks
-7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
5.8%inclusion28 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.8%inclusion28 decks486 decks
3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
5.3%inclusion26 decks486 decks
-13%synergy