Prosper, Tome-Bound (Commander) - Expensive Burn

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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Improvisation Capstone
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Smaug the Magnificent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mica, Reader of Ruins
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Xorn
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
88%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Reckless Impulse
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Academy Manufactor
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Mayhem Devil
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Deflecting Swat
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Deadly Rollick
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Chaos Warp
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Marionette Master
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Tomb
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Imperial Seal
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Chrome Mox
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Opposition Agent
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Crime Novelist
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Grim Hireling
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Dream Devourer
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Party Thrasher
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Decadent Dragon
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Nalfeshnee
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Mastermind Plum
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Murderous Rider
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Welder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Engineer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Tibalt's Trickery
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Withering Torment
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
19%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Saw in Half
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Pyroblast
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fire Covenant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Commune with Lava
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Desperate Ritual
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Poison the Cup
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Reverberate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Dismember
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Opera Love Song
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Light Up the Stage
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Ignite the Future
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Galvanic Relay
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Dance with Calamity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Reckless Endeavor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Rob the Archives
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Indomitable Creativity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Molten Collapse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sozin's Comet
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Uba Mask
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Ruby Medallion
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Unstable Amulet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Viridian Longbow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Passionate Archaeologist
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Wild Wasteland
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Rain of Riches
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Underworld Breach
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Revel in Riches
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Street Urchin
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Exploration
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Outpost Siege
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Theater of Horrors
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Share the Spoils
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Count on Luck
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Court of Locthwain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
The Flux
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Treasure Vault
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mines of Moria
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Fomori Vault
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Mox Opal
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
The Soul Stone
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Luxury Suite
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Blazemire Verge
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Badlands
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Graven Cairns
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Raucous Theater
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Haunted Ridge
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Marsh Flats
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Polluted Delta
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Mount Doom
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-35%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Peak
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-35%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-26%synergy
Starting Town
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy