Kotori, Pilot Prodigy (Commander) - Upgraded 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
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
92%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Mech Hangar
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Parhelion II
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Reaver Titan
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Imposter Mech
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Weatherlight
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Organic Extinction
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Katsumasa, the Animator
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Drumbellower
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Aeronaut Admiral
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Master of Etherium
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Kitsune Ace
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Bronze Guardian
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Research Thief
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Master Transmuter
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Myr
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Digsite Engineer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Hotshot Mechanic
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sanwell, Avenger Ace
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Silver Myr
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Gold Myr
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Interface Ace
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Replication Specialist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Ironsoul Enforcer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Tameshi, Reality Architect
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Gearshift Ace
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Leonin Abunas
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Armed and Armored
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Access Denied
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Crush Contraband
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Whir of Invention
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Disruption Protocol
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Desynchronization
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Suit Up
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Pongify
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Return to Dust
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Reality Heist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Anchor to Reality
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Fabricate
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
From Father to Son
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Universal Surveillance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Triumphant Reckoning
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Split Up
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Rise and Shine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aerial Surveyor
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Salvation Engine
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Mechtitan Core
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
The Regalia
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Unwinding Clock
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
28%synergy
The Indomitable
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Mindlink Mech
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Mirage Mirror
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Cybership
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Valor's Flagship
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Knight Paladin
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
The Lunar Whale
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Repurposing Bay
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Futurist Sentinel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mysterious Limousine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Galleon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Aradara Express
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Smuggler's Buggy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Raiders' Karve
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Stomper
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Alacrian Armory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fleetwheel Cruiser
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Heart of Kiran
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Invasion Submersible
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mobile Garrison
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Mechanized Production
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Born to Drive
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Tempered Steel
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Efficient Construction
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Artificer Class
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Seat of the Synod
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Buried Ruin
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Academy Ruins
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Inventors' Fair
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Archway of Innovation
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Reef Roads
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Country Roads
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Factory
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Factory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Colossal Plow
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Azorius Signet
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Cargo Ship
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-36%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Razortide Bridge
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Nimbus Maze
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Skybridge Towers
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy