Kotori, Pilot Prodigy (Commander) - Expensive

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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Cosmic Cube
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arc Reactor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Captain America, Living Legend
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Strixhaven Skycoach
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
95%inclusion241 decks254 decks
90%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
81%inclusion207 decks254 decks
76%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
80%inclusion202 decks254 decks
74%synergy
Parhelion II
78%inclusion199 decks254 decks
72%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
74%inclusion188 decks254 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
75%inclusion191 decks254 decks
68%synergy
Mech Hangar
74%inclusion187 decks254 decks
68%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
74%inclusion188 decks254 decks
68%synergy
Reaver Titan
70%inclusion178 decks254 decks
67%synergy
Weatherlight
70%inclusion178 decks254 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
75%inclusion190 decks254 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion185 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Salvation Engine
70%inclusion133 decks191 decks
63%synergy
Foundry Inspector
69%inclusion175 decks254 decks
55%synergy
Imposter Mech
69%inclusion175 decks254 decks
62%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
63%inclusion161 decks254 decks
55%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
63%inclusion160 decks254 decks
53%synergy
Dispatch
63%inclusion159 decks254 decks
50%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
63%inclusion159 decks254 decks
53%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
62%inclusion158 decks254 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion114 decks254 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion111 decks254 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion109 decks254 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion109 decks254 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion107 decks254 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion82 decks254 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
28%inclusion70 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion45 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion27 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Katsumasa, the Animator
60%inclusion152 decks254 decks
56%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
55%inclusion140 decks254 decks
44%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
55%inclusion105 decks192 decks
52%synergy
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion134 decks254 decks
31%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
52%inclusion132 decks254 decks
41%synergy
Aeronaut Admiral
48%inclusion122 decks254 decks
46%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
42%inclusion60 decks142 decks
40%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
41%inclusion105 decks254 decks
40%synergy
Drumbellower
40%inclusion101 decks254 decks
32%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
39%inclusion98 decks254 decks
34%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
38%inclusion97 decks254 decks
35%synergy
Research Thief
37%inclusion93 decks254 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion92 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
35%inclusion90 decks254 decks
31%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
33%inclusion64 decks192 decks
30%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
33%inclusion84 decks254 decks
30%synergy
Master of Etherium
29%inclusion74 decks254 decks
23%synergy
Kitsune Ace
29%inclusion74 decks254 decks
28%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
27%inclusion51 decks191 decks
18%synergy
Hotshot Mechanic
26%inclusion66 decks254 decks
24%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
26%inclusion65 decks254 decks
18%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
25%inclusion31 decks126 decks
24%synergy
Silver Myr
24%inclusion61 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Interface Ace
22%inclusion42 decks192 decks
20%synergy
Sanwell, Avenger Ace
22%inclusion55 decks254 decks
21%synergy
Gold Myr
21%inclusion53 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Thought Monitor
20%inclusion50 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion47 decks254 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion44 decks254 decks
15%synergy
Bronze Guardian
17%inclusion43 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
17%inclusion43 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Shimmer Myr
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
15%inclusion37 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
14%inclusion36 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
14%inclusion36 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Gearshift Ace
13%inclusion33 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Cloudspire Captain
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
11%inclusion28 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Whirler Rogue
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion122 decks254 decks
-6%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion122 decks254 decks
-5%synergy
Armed and Armored
42%inclusion106 decks254 decks
39%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion92 decks254 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion83 decks254 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion82 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion42 decks254 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion39 decks254 decks
-11%synergy
Desynchronization
15%inclusion39 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion36 decks254 decks
-14%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion35 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
13%inclusion34 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion33 decks254 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion31 decks254 decks
-6%synergy
Crush Contraband
11%inclusion28 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
-6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
-5%synergy
Suit Up
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
-8%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
43%inclusion108 decks254 decks
32%synergy
Supreme Verdict
40%inclusion101 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Thoughtcast
40%inclusion101 decks254 decks
31%synergy
Organic Extinction
39%inclusion98 decks254 decks
30%synergy
Dance of the Manse
34%inclusion86 decks254 decks
28%synergy
From Father to Son
33%inclusion45 decks136 decks
31%synergy
Voyage Home
23%inclusion43 decks191 decks
15%synergy
Anchor to Reality
22%inclusion56 decks254 decks
20%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
20%inclusion52 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion37 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Universal Surveillance
13%inclusion34 decks254 decks
12%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion31 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Tune Up
9.4%inclusion18 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
-5%synergy
Rise and Shine
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Indomitable
57%inclusion146 decks254 decks
54%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
57%inclusion145 decks254 decks
53%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
53%inclusion135 decks254 decks
48%synergy
Mechtitan Core
53%inclusion134 decks254 decks
48%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
48%inclusion123 decks254 decks
44%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
48%inclusion123 decks254 decks
45%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
45%inclusion114 decks254 decks
43%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
44%inclusion111 decks254 decks
41%synergy
Unwinding Clock
41%inclusion103 decks254 decks
30%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
38%inclusion97 decks254 decks
36%synergy
The Regalia
34%inclusion46 decks136 decks
32%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
32%inclusion82 decks254 decks
27%synergy
Valor's Flagship
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
22%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Forge
24%inclusion61 decks254 decks
21%synergy
Cybership
24%inclusion61 decks254 decks
23%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
24%inclusion60 decks254 decks
22%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
22%inclusion56 decks254 decks
20%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
19%inclusion49 decks254 decks
18%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
19%inclusion48 decks254 decks
17%synergy
Knight Paladin
17%inclusion42 decks254 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Mirage Mirror
15%inclusion37 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion36 decks254 decks
-6%synergy
Aradara Express
14%inclusion35 decks254 decks
14%synergy
Possession Engine
13%inclusion24 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Stomper
12%inclusion30 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
12%inclusion30 decks254 decks
11%synergy
Raiders' Karve
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Mindlink Mech
11%inclusion28 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
9%synergy
The Lunar Whale
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Conqueror's Galleon
10%inclusion25 decks254 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Alacrian Armory
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Heart of Kiran
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
8%synergy
Mole Module
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Futurist Sentinel
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Silent Submersible
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
-19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion17 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Clown Car
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Artificer Class
24%inclusion62 decks254 decks
22%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
23%inclusion59 decks254 decks
21%synergy
Born to Drive
22%inclusion56 decks254 decks
21%synergy
Tempered Steel
22%inclusion55 decks254 decks
19%synergy
Mechanized Production
19%inclusion48 decks254 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion30 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Efficient Construction
15%inclusion39 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion27 decks254 decks
-5%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
7%synergy
An Unearthly Child
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
-19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
-17%synergy
Roadside Assistance
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
27%inclusion69 decks254 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion36 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion26 decks254 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
68%inclusion173 decks254 decks
56%synergy
Seat of the Synod
65%inclusion166 decks254 decks
50%synergy
Inventors' Fair
65%inclusion166 decks254 decks
57%synergy
Ancient Den
63%inclusion161 decks254 decks
49%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion121 decks254 decks
36%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
47%inclusion120 decks254 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
46%inclusion118 decks254 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion98 decks254 decks
-10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
34%inclusion86 decks254 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion80 decks254 decks
24%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
30%inclusion37 decks123 decks
24%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
24%inclusion61 decks254 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion57 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Country Roads
21%inclusion40 decks192 decks
19%synergy
Reef Roads
19%inclusion37 decks192 decks
18%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion48 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
17%inclusion33 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion31 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion31 decks254 decks
-3%synergy
Mishra's Factory
11%inclusion28 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
10%inclusion20 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.0%inclusion10 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion237 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion214 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Colossal Plow
64%inclusion163 decks254 decks
62%synergy
Azorius Signet
53%inclusion135 decks254 decks
-3%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
48%inclusion123 decks254 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion105 decks254 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion96 decks254 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion63 decks254 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion52 decks254 decks
-8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
13%inclusion33 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion33 decks254 decks
-12%synergy
Cargo Ship
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
10%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
9.4%inclusion24 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.3%inclusion16 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion244 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion243 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion234 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion211 decks254 decks
35%synergy
Tundra
80%inclusion204 decks254 decks
67%synergy
Sea of Clouds
72%inclusion184 decks254 decks
33%synergy
Glacial Fortress
70%inclusion179 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion172 decks254 decks
35%synergy
Deserted Beach
63%inclusion160 decks254 decks
23%synergy
Prairie Stream
58%inclusion148 decks254 decks
-7%synergy
Razortide Bridge
49%inclusion124 decks254 decks
35%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion97 decks254 decks
-7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
38%inclusion90 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Nimbus Maze
38%inclusion96 decks254 decks
16%synergy
Port Town
37%inclusion95 decks254 decks
-9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
37%inclusion94 decks254 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
35%inclusion90 decks254 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion85 decks254 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
31%inclusion79 decks254 decks
-4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
31%inclusion78 decks254 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion63 decks254 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion59 decks254 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion49 decks254 decks
-8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion43 decks254 decks
14%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion38 decks254 decks
-6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion35 decks254 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion29 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion28 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion28 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion23 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.1%inclusion23 decks254 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion23 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
-0%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.5%inclusion19 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
-12%synergy
Power Depot
7.1%inclusion18 decks254 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.5%inclusion14 decks254 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
5.1%inclusion13 decks254 decks
-2%synergy