Kotori, Pilot Prodigy (Commander) - Optimized

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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Shorikai, Genesis Engine
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
89%synergy
Parhelion II
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
88%synergy
Foundry Inspector
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Mech Hangar
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Weatherlight
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Thopter Spy Network
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Imposter Mech
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Drumbellower
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Dispatch
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Reaver Titan
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Fabricate
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Farewell
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Sai, Master Thopterist
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Katsumasa, the Animator
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Research Thief
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Aeronaut Admiral
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Master of Etherium
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
The Reality Chip
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Silver Myr
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Gold Myr
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Master Transmuter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Hotshot Mechanic
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bronze Guardian
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Kitsune Ace
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Thought Monitor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Shimmer Myr
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sanwell, Avenger Ace
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Tameshi, Reality Architect
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Whirler Rogue
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Digsite Engineer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Ironsoul Enforcer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Armed and Armored
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Whir of Invention
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Access Denied
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Desynchronization
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Crush Contraband
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Retract
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Organic Extinction
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Dance of the Manse
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Supreme Verdict
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
5%synergy
From Father to Son
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Rise and Shine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Voyage Home
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Anchor to Reality
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
One with the Machine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Surgehacker Mech
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Unwinding Clock
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Mechtitan Core
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
The Indomitable
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Salvation Engine
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Mirage Mirror
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Forge
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
The Regalia
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Valor's Flagship
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
The Wind Crystal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Voltaic Key
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cybership
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Knight Paladin
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mindlink Mech
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Raiders' Karve
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Possession Engine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Aradara Express
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Aether Vial
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Galleon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Swift Reconfiguration
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Artificer Class
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Mechanized Production
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Tempered Steel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Light of Promise
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Efficient Construction
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Born to Drive
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
An Unearthly Child
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Seat of the Synod
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Academy Ruins
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Inventors' Fair
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Archway of Innovation
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Factory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Country Roads
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Field
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Reef Roads
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Spires
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Colossal Plow
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Azorius Signet
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Pristine Talisman
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Deserted Beach
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Razortide Bridge
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Port Town
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Seachrome Coast
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Gate
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Nimbus Maze
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Skybridge Towers
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy