Kotori, Pilot Prodigy (Commander) - Optimized Artifacts

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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Reaver Titan
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
Inventors' Fair
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Fabricate
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Academy Ruins
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Foundry Inspector
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
86%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Ancient Den
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Seat of the Synod
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Katsumasa, the Animator
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Dispatch
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Parhelion II
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Thoughtcast
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Path to Exile
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Teferi's Protection
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Grim Monolith
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Farewell
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Esper Sentinel
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Drumbellower
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Master of Etherium
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Research Thief
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Aeronaut Admiral
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Hotshot Mechanic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Bronze Guardian
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Master Transmuter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Neurok Transmuter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Abunas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kitsune Ace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Synth Infiltrator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sanwell, Avenger Ace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Steel Hellkite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Whirler Rogue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
The Reality Chip
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Grand Architect
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gilded Drake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Auton Soldier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thought Monitor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Armed and Armored
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Retract
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Access Denied
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Disruption Protocol
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Beyeen Veil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Crush Contraband
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Organic Extinction
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
From Father to Son
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Dance of the Manse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Time Wipe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Rise and Shine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Emeria's Call
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Timetwister
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Transmute Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Imposter Mech
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Weatherlight
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
The Indomitable
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Salvation Engine
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Mechtitan Core
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Voltaic Key
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Sculpting Steel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
The Water Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
The Regalia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Unwinding Clock
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Possession Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Knight Paladin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Heart of Kiran
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Artificer Class
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mechanized Production
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Born to Drive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Archway of Innovation
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Mech Hangar
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Temple of the False God
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Mishra's Factory
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-34%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Colossal Plow
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Azorius Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Sea of Clouds
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Razortide Bridge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
72%synergy
Deserted Beach
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Port Town
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Prairie Stream
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Meticulous Archive
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Azorius Chancery
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Spire of Industry
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Gate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Emeria's Call
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Beyeen Veil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy