Kellan, the Kid (Commander) - Budget Core

Kellan, the Kid
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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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87%inclusion68 decks78 decks
84%synergy
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82%inclusion64 decks78 decks
80%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
78%inclusion61 decks78 decks
74%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
74%inclusion58 decks78 decks
72%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
73%inclusion57 decks78 decks
71%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
74%inclusion58 decks78 decks
71%synergy
Make Your Own Luck
69%inclusion54 decks78 decks
68%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
68%inclusion53 decks78 decks
66%synergy
Ravenform
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65%synergy
Kellan Joins Up
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
62%synergy
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The Key to the Vault
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
62%synergy
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63%inclusion49 decks78 decks
61%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
62%inclusion48 decks78 decks
60%synergy
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60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
58%synergy
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58%synergy
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57%synergy
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58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
57%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
55%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
55%inclusion43 decks78 decks
48%synergy
Doomskar
55%inclusion43 decks78 decks
53%synergy
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Tlincalli Hunter
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
52%synergy
Ethereal Valkyrie
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Guardian Naga
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
46%synergy
Visage Bandit
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
46%synergy
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Battle Mammoth
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Kellan, Daring Traveler
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
43%synergy
The Foretold Soldier
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Giant Killer
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Realm-Cloaked Giant
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Savvy Trader
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Green Slime
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
31%synergy
Gorion, Wise Mentor
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Dust Animus
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Rosethorn Acolyte
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Tempest Hart
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Ranar the Ever-Watchful
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29%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Durnan of the Yawning Portal
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26%synergy
Outcaster Trailblazer
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
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25%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
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16%synergy
Twining Twins
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23%synergy
Sisterhood of Karn
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24%synergy
Starwinder
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23%synergy
Beanstalk Wurm
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22%synergy
Blessed Hippogriff
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21%synergy
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20%synergy
Edgewall Innkeeper
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20%synergy
Joined Researchers
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Quandrix, the Proof
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Infirmary Healer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Magus of the Future
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Cosmos Charger
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Bramble Familiar
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Illithid Harvester
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Augur of Autumn
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Glorious Protector
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Threadbind Clique
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Alaundo the Seer
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Dread Linnorm
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Shardless Agent
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16%synergy
Storyteller Pixie
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Crystal Dragon
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
The Reality Chip
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Beastbond Outcaster
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Elusive Otter
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Saw It Coming
55%inclusion43 decks78 decks
53%synergy
Depart the Realm
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
-30%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
-20%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Faithful Mending
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Natural Reclamation
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Planar Genesis
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Memory Deluge
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Hurl into History
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Chemister's Insight
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Forceful Denial
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Endless Detour
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Think Twice
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Airbending Lesson
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Release to the Wind
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-27%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-14%synergy
Proctor's Gaze
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Run Away Together
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Decisive Denial
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Bovine Intervention
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Reflection
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Brokers Charm
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Hindering Light
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Suspend
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7%synergy
Iron Verdict
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6%synergy
Mammoth Growth
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6%synergy
Refute
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5%synergy
Phantom Interference
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5%synergy
Kaya's Onslaught
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5%synergy
Repulse
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5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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-3%synergy
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Plan the Heist
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48%synergy
Step Between Worlds
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Deep Analysis
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43%synergy
Cultivate
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4%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Venture Forth
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34%synergy
Terramorph
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Rampant Growth
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3%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
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-26%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Roamer's Routine
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Tumbleweed Rising
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Heist
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10%synergy
Germination Practicum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Lessons from Life
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Tumbleweeds
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Varmints
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Results
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Map the Frontier
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Stolen Identity
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Lock and Load
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Last Thoughts
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Path to the Festival
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Will
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Walk with the Ancestors
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Portent of Calamity
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Winternight Stories
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-22%synergy
Harmonize
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Explore
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-0%synergy
Seize the Secrets
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Chaos Wand
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Lucky Clover
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
22%synergy
River Song's Diary
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-14%synergy
Rod of Absorption
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Glider Staff
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Horn of Valhalla
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Short Bow
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Future Sight
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Monk Class
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
One with the Multiverse
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Buried in the Garden
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Party Dude
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Mind's Dilation
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Niko Defies Destiny
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Spelunking
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Elven Chorus
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Zendikar
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Reawakened
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Hidden Courtyard
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
41%synergy
Hidden Cataract
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
41%synergy
Hidden Nursery
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-33%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion49 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
-21%synergy
Sol Talisman
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Signet
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-0%synergy
Potioner's Trove
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Island
99%inclusion77 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion77 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion62 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Seaside Citadel
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Plenty
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Blossoming Sands
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Creosote Heath
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Tranquil Cove
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-15%synergy
Lush Oasis
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Fortified Village
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Urban Retreat
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-30%synergy
Brokers Hideout
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-14%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Bant Panorama
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Tangled Islet
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Grove
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Thriving Grove
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Mirage Mesa
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Verge
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Paradox Gardens
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Scattered Groves
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Edgewall Inn
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
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