Kykar, Wind's Fury (Commander) - Budget Core

Julia Maddalena
May 22, 2026
Fire and Ice: Which Cards Are Hot and Cold for Kykar, Wind's Fury?
Why are Kykar pilots dropping Brainstorm and Faithless Looting? This week's Fire and Ice digs into the data behind the format's favorite Bird Wizard.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Opt
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Negate
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Guttersnipe
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Lorehold Apprentice
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Frantic Search
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
-40%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Young Pyromancer
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Impact Tremors
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Firebrand Archer
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Informed Inkwright
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aziza, Mage Tower Captain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stirring Hopesinger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Drogskol Captain
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Clarion Spirit
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Phantom
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Lightscribe
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Drover
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Quintorius, Loremaster
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Kolodin, Triumph Caster
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Akim, the Soaring Wind
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Interface Ace
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Blood Age General
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Foundry Inspector
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Electrostatic Field
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Patrician Geist
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Monastery Mentor
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Depala, Pilot Exemplar
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Rattlechains
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Nebelgast Herald
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Shiko and Narset, Unified
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Fact or Fiction
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Jeskai Charm
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Meeting of Minds
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Disenchant
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-15%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-29%synergy
Consider
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Expedite
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Impulse
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Sculpt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Unsubtle Mockery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dazzling Denial
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Lorehold Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Battle Hymn
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Anticipate
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Make a Stand
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Divergent Transformations
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Quick Study
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Magmaquake
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Leak
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Curate
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Think Twice
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Might of the Meek
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Shelter
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Unwind
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Fists of Flame
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Helix
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Lofty Denial
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Teach by Example
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Refute
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Daydream
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Winged Words
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Time Wipe
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Crash Through
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Cruise
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Deep Analysis
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Warlord's Fury
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Serum Visions
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Renegade Tactics
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Artistic Process
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Earthquake
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Chart a Course
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Distant Melody
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-0%synergy
Empty the Warrens
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Ribbons of the Reikai
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Impolite Entrance
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Sleight of Hand
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Rile
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Transmogrify
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Shared Discovery
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Epic Experiment
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Magmatic Insight
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Triplicate Spirits
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Mass Polymorph
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Ancestral Anger
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Migratory Route
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Polymorph
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Martial Coup
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Spectral Procession
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Reinforcements
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Surge to Victory
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Reality Scramble
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Haze of Rage
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Burning Curiosity
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Parhelion II
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-18%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Weatherlight
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Long-Forgotten Gohei
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Jeskai Monument
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Dawn-Blessed Pennant
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Intangible Virtue
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Fiery Inscription
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Favorable Winds
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Kinbinding
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Muster the Departed
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Roar of Resistance
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Improbable Alliance
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Shared Animosity
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Bonds
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Dragon Mantle
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Conclave Tribunal
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Military Intelligence
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Library
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Leader
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Liminal Hold
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Blossombind
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Noggle the Mind
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Mech Hangar
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-27%synergy
Country Roads
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Moorland Haunt
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
-31%synergy
Sol Ring
56%inclusion62 decks110 decks
-33%synergy
Azorius Signet
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
-24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
-22%synergy
Potioner's Trove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-14%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Banner
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Locket
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Locket
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Prophetic Prism
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Boros Locket
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion108 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion108 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion108 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion83 decks110 decks
-17%synergy
Mystic Monastery
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Triumph
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Chancery
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Tranquil Cove
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
-34%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
-31%synergy
Perilous Landscape
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
-24%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-35%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Fields of Strife
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Boros Guildgate
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Heath
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Stone Quarry
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-28%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Lorehold Campus
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Highland Lake
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-16%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-0%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy