Appa, Steadfast Guardian (Commander) - Airbending

Appa, Steadfast Guardian
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Brian Cain
Apr 27, 2026
Brian Cain
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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