Appa, Steadfast Guardian (Commander) - Optimized

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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79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
77%synergy
Felidar Guardian
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
75%synergy
Restoration Angel
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
74%synergy
Airbender Ascension
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
70%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Ephemerate
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Cloud Key
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Helm of Awakening
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
59%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Cloudshift
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Oketra's Monument
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
43%synergy
The Wind Crystal
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Teferi's Protection
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Grim Monolith
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
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Witch Enchanter
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Omens
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Icewind Stalwart
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Spirited Companion
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Helpful Hunter
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Grand Abolisher
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Beza, the Bounding Spring
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Voice of Victory
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Charming Prince
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Aven Interrupter
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Tataru Taru
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Kindly Customer
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Monk Gyatso
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Flickerwisp
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Solitude
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Foundry Inspector
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Innocence
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Kor Cartographer
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Soul Warden
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
3%synergy
South Pole Voyager
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Cleric
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Tax Collector
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Momo, Playful Pet
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Karmic Guide
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Wispweaver Angel
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
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Silence
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Reprieve
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Parting Gust
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Airbending Lesson
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Orim's Chant
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Flicker of Fate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Personify
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Yip Yip!
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Final Showdown
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Ghostway
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Grand Crescendo
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Soul Partition
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Slip On the Ring
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Scrollshift
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Tale of Momo
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Gather the White Lotus
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Flicker
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Makindi Stampede
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Another Round
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Cataclysm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Search for Glory
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sunfall
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Aang's Journey
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
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Glider Staff
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Panharmonicon
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Incubator
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Sculpting Steel
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Altar of the Brood
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Moonsilver Key
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Forge
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Manifold Key
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Cursed Totem
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Planar Gate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
The Golden Throne
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Voltaic Key
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Wedding Ring
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
The Immortal Sun
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Blasting Station
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Lembas
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
The Endstone
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Kyoshi Battle Fan
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Teleportation Circle
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Sokka's Charge
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Rest in Peace
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Deafening Silence
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Intangible Virtue
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Allied Teamwork
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Ring
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
38%synergy
War Room
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Emergence Zone
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Three Tree City
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Den
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Fountainport
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Wasteland
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Fomori Vault
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Terrain Generator
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Karoo
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Remote Farm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Kor Haven
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Winding Canyons
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Workshop
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Basalt Monolith
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Coveted Jewel
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Lotus
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Prophetic Prism
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
White Lotus Tile
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Makindi Stampede
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
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