Kykar, Zephyr Awakener (Commander) - Expensive Blink

Brian Cain
Apr 27, 2026
Can We Build a Commander Deck Around the Prepared Mechanic?
The new prepared mechanic from Secrets of Strixhaven doesn't have a dedicated commander. Let's see if we can make one ourselves.
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Emeritus of Ideation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Erode
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Archaeomancer
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Displacer Kitten
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Cloudshift
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Ephemerate
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Peregrine Drake
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Swan Song
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Spellseeker
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Soulherder
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Panharmonicon
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Aether Channeler
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Mulldrifter
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Reflector Mage
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Spirited Companion
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Genku, Future Shaper
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Solitude
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Guardian
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Agent of Treachery
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Helpful Hunter
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Cloudblazer
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Stirring Hopesinger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Omens
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Charming Prince
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Dowser
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Quantum Riddler
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Karmic Guide
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Angel
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Circuit Mender
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Salvager of Secrets
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visionary
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Elite Guardmage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Innocence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Kor Cartographer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Eerie Interlude
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Dovin's Veto
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Essence Flux
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Silence
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Opt
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Parting Gust
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Momentary Blink
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Displace
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Consider
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Get Lost
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Flicker of Fate
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Spider-Sense
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Blur
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Snap
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Impulse
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Condemn
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Bovine Intervention
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Permission Denied
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Wizard's Retort
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Rewind
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Unwind
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Personify
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Stock Up
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Time Wipe
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Merchant Scroll
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Starfall Invocation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Another Round
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Personal Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Step Through
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Splash Portal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mathemagics
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Respite
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Open the Armory
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Lost in the Spirit World
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Ultima
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Altar of the Brood
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Gathering Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Cryogen Relic
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Teleportation Circle
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Airbender Ascension
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Divine Visitation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Far Traveler
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Spider-Man No More
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Sending
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
23%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Arid Archway
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Field
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Castle Vantress
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Shefet Dunes
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Rivendell
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Coral Atoll
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Cactus Preserve
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Karoo
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Progress
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
72%synergy
Sea of Clouds
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Glacial Fortress
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Deserted Beach
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Meticulous Archive
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Nimbus Maze
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Seachrome Coast
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy