Kykar, Zephyr Awakener (Commander) - Budget

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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35%synergy
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33%synergy
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32%synergy
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32%synergy
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31%synergy
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30%synergy
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29%synergy
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24%synergy
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17%synergy
Aetherize
33%inclusion112 decks343 decks
22%synergy
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23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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15%synergy
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28%synergy
Mulldrifter
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19%synergy
Witness Protection
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26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
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-41%synergy
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27%inclusion94 decks343 decks
16%synergy
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19%synergy
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15%synergy
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16%synergy
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22%inclusion76 decks343 decks
17%synergy
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
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20%inclusion68 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Dazzling Angel
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18%synergy
Reflector Mage
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12%synergy
Micromancer
17%inclusion60 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
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7%synergy
Genku, Future Shaper
17%inclusion58 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
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13%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
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11%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
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14%synergy
Soulherder
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0%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
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8%synergy
Angel of Finality
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12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
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11%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
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4%synergy
Restoration Angel
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4%synergy
Bigfin Bouncer
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12%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
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9%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
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9%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
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9%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
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10%synergy
Skyknight Squire
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
11%synergy
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4%synergy
Felidar Savior
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Strix Lookout
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9%synergy
Stonehorn Dignitary
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Resolute Reinforcements
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Guarded Heir
9.4%inclusion32 decks342 decks
9%synergy
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Burnished Hart
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Curator of Destinies
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Kor Cartographer
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Cloudkin Seer
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visionary
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Healer's Hawk
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Cat Collector
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
8%synergy
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Momentary Blink
27%inclusion93 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Run Away Together
26%inclusion90 decks343 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
22%inclusion75 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion74 decks343 decks
-32%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion74 decks343 decks
-32%synergy
Consider
21%inclusion73 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Make Your Move
20%inclusion69 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Divine Resilience
20%inclusion68 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Unsummon
20%inclusion67 decks343 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion64 decks343 decks
-8%synergy
Dazzling Denial
18%inclusion61 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Fleeting Distraction
16%inclusion56 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Cloudshift
16%inclusion54 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Personify
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Unwanted Remake
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Parting Gust
13%inclusion44 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
13%inclusion44 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Faebloom Trick
13%inclusion43 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Essence Flux
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Charm
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8%synergy
Flicker of Fate
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Cancel
12%inclusion41 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Impulse
12%inclusion41 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
11%inclusion38 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Make a Stand
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
-19%synergy
Displace
11%inclusion37 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Hindering Light
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7%synergy
Arcane Epiphany
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11%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
-8%synergy
Fleeting Flight
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
7%synergy
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8%synergy
Quick Study
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8%synergy
Rally of Wings
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6%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
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8%synergy
Thraben Charm
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7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Rewind
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4%synergy
Blur
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
4%synergy
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7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Condemn
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Unwind
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Shore Up
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Lofty Denial
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Bounce Off
6.7%inclusion19 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Joust Through
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Time Wipe
26%inclusion89 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Winged Words
25%inclusion87 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion46 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion44 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Another Round
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Sleight of Hand
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Splash Portal
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Insight
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
6%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Divination
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Suppression Ray
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Exorcise
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Daydream
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Respite
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Migratory Route
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Unending Whisper
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
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Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion63 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion51 decks343 decks
-11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Intangible Virtue
26%inclusion90 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Banishing Light
21%inclusion72 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Favorable Winds
21%inclusion71 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion59 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Airbender Ascension
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Pacifism
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Leader
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Stasis Snare
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Gossip's Talent
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Staggering Insight
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
-40%synergy
Moorland Haunt
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion201 decks343 decks
-25%synergy
Sol Ring
55%inclusion189 decks343 decks
-31%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion149 decks343 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion107 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion100 decks343 decks
-21%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion75 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion65 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
17%inclusion57 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion56 decks343 decks
-26%synergy
Heraldic Banner
14%inclusion49 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
-19%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion343 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion340 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
59%inclusion202 decks343 decks
-27%synergy
Tranquil Cove
56%inclusion191 decks343 decks
37%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
50%inclusion172 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion145 decks343 decks
-23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion143 decks343 decks
26%synergy
Port Town
37%inclusion126 decks343 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion100 decks343 decks
-7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
29%inclusion100 decks343 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion95 decks343 decks
-35%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
23%inclusion78 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
20%inclusion69 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion65 decks343 decks
-26%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion64 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion61 decks343 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion53 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion51 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Meandering River
11%inclusion37 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
10%inclusion36 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Campground
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
-8%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Skybridge Towers
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Suppression Ray
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
4%synergy
North Pole Gates
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
3%synergy