Kotori, Pilot Prodigy (Commander) - Upgraded

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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Captain America, Living Legend
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vibranium Mining Mech
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
N'Yami-Class Mother Ship
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Thanos-Copter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dependable Quinjet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
98%inclusion172 decks176 decks
93%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
88%inclusion155 decks176 decks
83%synergy
Parhelion II
84%inclusion147 decks176 decks
78%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
82%inclusion145 decks176 decks
77%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
81%inclusion142 decks176 decks
75%synergy
Weatherlight
80%inclusion140 decks176 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion138 decks176 decks
72%synergy
Imposter Mech
78%inclusion138 decks176 decks
71%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
74%inclusion131 decks176 decks
69%synergy
Mech Hangar
72%inclusion126 decks176 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion143 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
77%inclusion136 decks176 decks
63%synergy
Dispatch
73%inclusion129 decks176 decks
61%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
70%inclusion124 decks176 decks
66%synergy
Foundry Inspector
68%inclusion119 decks176 decks
54%synergy
Salvation Engine
67%inclusion116 decks173 decks
61%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
66%inclusion116 decks176 decks
61%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
65%inclusion115 decks176 decks
57%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
63%inclusion110 decks176 decks
52%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
61%inclusion108 decks176 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
60%inclusion106 decks176 decks
51%synergy
Katsumasa, the Animator
59%inclusion104 decks176 decks
55%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
55%inclusion97 decks176 decks
44%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
53%inclusion91 decks173 decks
49%synergy
Drumbellower
52%inclusion91 decks176 decks
44%synergy
Aeronaut Admiral
47%inclusion83 decks176 decks
45%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Research Thief
43%inclusion76 decks176 decks
39%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
43%inclusion75 decks176 decks
38%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
40%inclusion71 decks176 decks
38%synergy
Master of Etherium
39%inclusion69 decks176 decks
33%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
37%inclusion65 decks176 decks
34%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
36%inclusion63 decks176 decks
28%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
36%inclusion63 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
33%inclusion58 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Shimmer Myr
32%inclusion57 decks176 decks
28%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
32%inclusion56 decks173 decks
24%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
32%inclusion56 decks173 decks
29%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Kitsune Ace
28%inclusion49 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Silver Myr
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Hotshot Mechanic
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Gold Myr
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Sanwell, Avenger Ace
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
20%synergy
Bronze Guardian
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Interface Ace
20%inclusion34 decks173 decks
17%synergy
Master Transmuter
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Whirler Rogue
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Ironsoul Enforcer
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Gearshift Ace
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Riddlesmith
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Cloudspire Captain
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
11%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Digsite Engineer
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
9%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
King T'Challa
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
47%inclusion83 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Armed and Armored
43%inclusion76 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion74 decks176 decks
-12%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion58 decks176 decks
-20%synergy
Reality Shift
31%inclusion55 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Access Denied
26%inclusion46 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Crush Contraband
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
-19%synergy
Whir of Invention
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
-14%synergy
Release to Memory
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-11%synergy
Suit Up
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-8%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-0%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
61%inclusion107 decks176 decks
52%synergy
Thoughtcast
45%inclusion79 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Dance of the Manse
39%inclusion68 decks176 decks
32%synergy
Anchor to Reality
34%inclusion60 decks176 decks
32%synergy
Fabricate
32%inclusion57 decks176 decks
22%synergy
From Father to Son
24%inclusion32 decks132 decks
23%synergy
Supreme Verdict
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Voyage Home
23%inclusion39 decks173 decks
15%synergy
Universal Surveillance
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
1%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Tune Up
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Rise and Shine
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Smuggler's Copter
59%inclusion104 decks176 decks
54%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
57%inclusion101 decks176 decks
56%synergy
Reaver Titan
53%inclusion94 decks176 decks
50%synergy
Mechtitan Core
50%inclusion88 decks176 decks
46%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
47%inclusion82 decks176 decks
43%synergy
The Indomitable
43%inclusion76 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
43%inclusion75 decks176 decks
40%synergy
The Regalia
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Unwinding Clock
32%inclusion57 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
30%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
26%inclusion46 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Valor's Flagship
25%inclusion43 decks173 decks
23%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Mirage Mirror
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
22%inclusion38 decks173 decks
18%synergy
Mindlink Mech
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Raiders' Karve
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Cybership
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
19%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Knight Paladin
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Mole Module
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Stomper
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Heart of Kiran
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Galleon
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
9%synergy
The Lunar Whale
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Possession Engine
9.2%inclusion16 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Alacrian Armory
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Fleetwheel Cruiser
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Futurist Sentinel
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Mysterious Limousine
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Hulldrifter
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
7.5%inclusion13 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Sculpting Steel
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Swift Reconfiguration
31%inclusion55 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Born to Drive
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Tempered Steel
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Artificer Class
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Mechanized Production
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion22 decks173 decks
7%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Efficient Construction
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
26%inclusion46 decks176 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
55%inclusion96 decks176 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Den
50%inclusion88 decks176 decks
35%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
44%inclusion78 decks176 decks
34%synergy
Academy Ruins
43%inclusion76 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion68 decks176 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
26%synergy
Archway of Innovation
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion52 decks176 decks
-19%synergy
Reef Roads
25%inclusion43 decks173 decks
23%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Country Roads
22%inclusion38 decks173 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Factory
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion162 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion146 decks176 decks
-0%synergy
Colossal Plow
63%inclusion110 decks176 decks
61%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
59%inclusion103 decks176 decks
54%synergy
Azorius Signet
55%inclusion97 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion58 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
-28%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
-28%synergy
Cargo Ship
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
-15%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion176 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion175 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion167 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
77%inclusion136 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Port Town
61%inclusion108 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion97 decks176 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
55%inclusion97 decks176 decks
47%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
54%inclusion95 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
51%inclusion89 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Razortide Bridge
50%inclusion88 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion82 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
39%inclusion69 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion68 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion62 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion47 decks176 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
-22%synergy
Mystic Gate
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
-12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
-0%synergy
Power Depot
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-9%synergy