Kotori, Pilot Prodigy (Commander) - Budget Core

Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
Rank #898
48decks
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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72%synergy
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56%synergy
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63%synergy
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54%synergy
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58%synergy
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62%synergy
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64%synergy
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59%synergy
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61%synergy
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54%synergy
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58%synergy
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60%synergy
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60%synergy
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50%synergy
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56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
55%synergy
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44%synergy
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50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
41%synergy
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45%synergy
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45%synergy
Gold Myr
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Kitsune Ace
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45%synergy
Whirler Rogue
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Arcanist's Owl
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
33%synergy
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42%synergy
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39%synergy
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37%synergy
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36%synergy
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33%synergy
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28%synergy
Hotshot Mechanic
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32%synergy
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28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
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26%synergy
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24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
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23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
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22%synergy
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23%synergy
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18%synergy
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20%synergy
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15%synergy
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14%synergy
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15%synergy
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14%synergy
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11%synergy
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
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10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Giant Ox
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Sanwell, Avenger Ace
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Armguard Familiar
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Tameshi, Reality Architect
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Bronze Guardian
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Thought Monitor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Digsite Engineer
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6%synergy
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4%synergy
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Armed and Armored
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Reality Shift
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
Crush Contraband
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Release to Memory
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
42%synergy
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41%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Disruption Protocol
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Suit Up
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Light the Way
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
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-43%synergy
Essence Capture
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10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-46%synergy
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0%synergy
Built to Last
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Negate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Machine Over Matter
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Repel the Vile
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Emergency Eject
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Unravel
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5%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
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Thoughtcast
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Universal Surveillance
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Dance of the Manse
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Anchor to Reality
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
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0%synergy
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14%synergy
Tune Up
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11%synergy
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5%synergy
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9%synergy
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7%synergy
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3%synergy
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8%synergy
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-5%synergy
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4%synergy
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5%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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1%synergy
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5%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
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4%synergy
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Imperial Recovery Unit
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61%synergy
Imposter Mech
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51%synergy
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49%synergy
Mirage Mirror
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Mechtitan Core
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
28%synergy
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29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Mindlink Mech
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
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26%synergy
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21%synergy
Salvation Engine
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
15%synergy
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21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
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19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfly Suit
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Possession Engine
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Mangler
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Demolition Stomper
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
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15%synergy
Brute Suit
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16%synergy
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16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
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14%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
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12%synergy
Rover Blades
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
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11%synergy
Valor's Flagship
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
Untethered Express
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
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9%synergy
The Lunar Whale
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
Hulldrifter
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8%synergy
Renegade Freighter
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
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8%synergy
Mysterious Limousine
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8%synergy
Cybership
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7%synergy
Fire Nation Warship
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8%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
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6%synergy
The Indomitable
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3%synergy
Silent Submersible
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6%synergy
Aethersphere Harvester
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
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6%synergy
Goliath Truck
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Swift Reconfiguration
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Born to Drive
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Roadside Assistance
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Intercessor's Arrest
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Inventive Iteration
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
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6%synergy
Aerial Modification
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
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6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Banishing Light
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Efficient Construction
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Architect of Thought
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
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Mech Hangar
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Reef Roads
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Country Roads
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Colossal Plow
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
88%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-40%synergy
Cargo Ship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Network Terminal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Spire of Industry
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Tranquil Cove
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Razortide Bridge
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-53%synergy
North Pole Gates
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Uncharted Haven
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Skybridge Towers
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
University Campus
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy