Mu Yanling, Wind Rider (Commander) - Core

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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Thopter Fabricator
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79%synergy
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70%synergy
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64%synergy
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58%synergy
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55%synergy
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53%synergy
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52%synergy
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52%synergy
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51%synergy
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51%synergy
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Sai, Master Thopterist
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50%synergy
Counterspell
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Etherium Sculptor
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41%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
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-2%synergy
Imposter Mech
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48%synergy
Foundry Inspector
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36%synergy
Katsumasa, the Animator
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48%synergy
Silent Submersible
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48%synergy
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47%synergy
Possession Engine
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46%synergy
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Cynette, Jelly Drover
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40%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
39%inclusion65 decks168 decks
35%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
38%inclusion63 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
37%inclusion62 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
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32%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
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31%synergy
Thought Monitor
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24%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
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25%synergy
Research Thief
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30%synergy
Spectral Sailor
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27%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
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23%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
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22%synergy
Whirler Rogue
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24%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
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24%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
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16%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
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20%synergy
Silver Myr
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12%synergy
Master of Etherium
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17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
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15%synergy
Mockingbird
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16%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
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15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
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9%synergy
Kitesail Larcenist
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17%synergy
Homunculus Horde
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11%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
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2%synergy
Diversion Unit
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16%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
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13%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
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15%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
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12%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Faerie Seer
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
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14%synergy
Oaken Siren
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Drake
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Spyglass Siren
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
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11%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
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7%synergy
Illvoi Galeblade
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10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Vandal
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10%synergy
Instants
Reality Shift
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21%synergy
Pongify
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4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
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10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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5%synergy
Aetherize
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9%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion63 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion57 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Resculpt
29%inclusion49 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Desynchronization
27%inclusion45 decks168 decks
22%synergy
Access Denied
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22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
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2%synergy
Evacuation
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15%synergy
High Tide
18%inclusion30 decks168 decks
-26%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
-13%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Lofty Denial
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Essence Flux
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
-21%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Opt
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
-16%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
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-3%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
-33%synergy
Cyber Conversion
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Run Away Together
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Disruption Protocol
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Planar Incision
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2%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Perplexing Test
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Launch Mishap
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
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1%synergy
Wash Away
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1%synergy
Foil
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-1%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
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22%synergy
Rise and Shine
24%inclusion40 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Anchor to Reality
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21%synergy
Spectral Deluge
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8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Winged Words
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Slumber Party
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
-10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Flood of Tears
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Chart a Course
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-17%synergy
One with the Machine
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Regalia
46%inclusion48 decks105 decks
45%synergy
Weatherlight
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45%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
43%inclusion72 decks168 decks
42%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
40%inclusion67 decks168 decks
39%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
35%inclusion58 decks168 decks
34%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
33%inclusion56 decks168 decks
33%synergy
Hulldrifter
32%inclusion53 decks168 decks
31%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
32%inclusion53 decks168 decks
31%synergy
Mechtitan Core
29%inclusion48 decks168 decks
28%synergy
Reaver Titan
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27%synergy
Bident of Thassa
27%inclusion46 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Mindlink Mech
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26%synergy
The Lunar Whale
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25%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
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25%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Raiders' Karve
21%inclusion36 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
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20%synergy
Midnight Mangler
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19%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
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17%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
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16%synergy
Knight Paladin
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15%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
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15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Repurposing Bay
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Cybership
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
-12%synergy
Golden Argosy
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Mobile Homestead
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Rover Blades
10%inclusion17 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Smuggler's Buggy
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
10%synergy
The Prima Vista
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Fleetwheel Cruiser
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Untethered Express
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
-21%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Invasion Submersible
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Mole Module
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mobile Garrison
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Dermotaxi
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Clown Car
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
38%inclusion63 decks168 decks
34%synergy
Efficient Construction
37%inclusion62 decks168 decks
30%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
30%inclusion50 decks167 decks
22%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
23%inclusion38 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Coastal Piracy
18%inclusion30 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Feywild Visitor
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
-16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Gravitational Shift
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Mechanized Production
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Ominous Seas
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-21%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
68%inclusion115 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Archway of Innovation
43%inclusion72 decks168 decks
32%synergy
Reef Roads
38%inclusion63 decks168 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion56 decks168 decks
-17%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
21%synergy
Seat of the Synod
31%inclusion52 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
30%inclusion51 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
-11%synergy
Faerie Conclave
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
0%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-10%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Rivendell
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
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3%synergy
Thought Vessel
64%inclusion107 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
40%inclusion67 decks168 decks
39%synergy
Mind Stone
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5%synergy
Cargo Ship
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
37%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
-8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-9%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Flywheel Racer
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Caged Sun
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
-8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion163 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion45 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
1%synergy