Fire Lord Zuko (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Mind Stone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Hex Magic
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Black Widow, Super Spy
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Thor, Guardian of Midgard
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Daredevil, Man Without Fear
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Norin the Wary
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
76%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
74%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
64%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
59%synergy
Dream Devourer
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
56%synergy
The Legend of Roku
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
54%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
39%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Zuko, Exiled Prince
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Abzan Falconer
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Iroh, Dragon of the West
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Party Thrasher
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Hellkite Charger
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Firebending Student
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Fire Lord Ozai
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Ryan Sinclair
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Commander Liara Portyr
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Decadent Dragon
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Kami of Celebration
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Monk Gyatso
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Sun Warriors
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Guardian
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Nalfeshnee
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Angel
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Headliner Scarlett
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Commune with Lava
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Ephemerate
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Redirect Lightning
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Electrodominance
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Great Train Heist
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Boros Charm
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
17%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Cloudshift
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Haste Magic
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Opera Love Song
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Duelist's Flame
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Eerie Interlude
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Savage Beating
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Suspend Aggression
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Comet Storm
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-0%synergy
Solstice Revelations
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Seize Opportunity
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Secure the Wastes
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Grand Crescendo
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Airbending Lesson
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Crossover Collaboration
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Vision of Love
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Reprieve
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Improvisation Capstone
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Sozin's Comet
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Light Up the Stage
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-0%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-23%synergy
Reckless Impulse
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Damning Verdict
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Damn
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Cruel Tutor
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Rousing Refrain
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Orrery
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
0%synergy
The Ozolith
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Ruby Medallion
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
The Fire Crystal
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Wand of Wonder
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Horizon Stone
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fated Firepower
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Firebender Ascension
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Tavern Brawler
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Aggravated Assault
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Reconnaissance
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Wild Wasteland
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Windcrag Siege
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-0%synergy
Airbender Ascension
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
All Will Be One
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Teleportation Circle
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Mantle
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Share the Spoils
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
War Cadence
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Count on Luck
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Resourceful Defense
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Quintorius Kand
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Fire Nation Palace
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Arena of Glory
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Winding Canyons
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Emergence Zone
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
-0%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Boros Signet
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-20%synergy
Sol Talisman
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Blood Crypt
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Badlands
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
70%synergy
Godless Shrine
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Plateau
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
70%synergy
Arid Mesa
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Scrubland
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Spectator Seating
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Marsh Flats
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Savai Triome
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Luxury Suite
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-20%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Nomad Outpost
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
-29%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
-24%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Turbulent Moor
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy