Kellan, the Kid (Commander) - Upgraded

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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84%synergy
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75%synergy
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70%synergy
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70%synergy
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67%synergy
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65%synergy
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67%inclusion269 decks400 decks
65%synergy
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64%synergy
Savvy Trader
61%inclusion242 decks400 decks
59%synergy
One with the Multiverse
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57%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion251 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Apex Devastator
59%inclusion236 decks400 decks
55%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
59%inclusion235 decks400 decks
52%synergy
Doomskar
59%inclusion234 decks400 decks
57%synergy
Ravenform
58%inclusion232 decks400 decks
56%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
57%inclusion229 decks400 decks
55%synergy
Ethereal Valkyrie
55%inclusion218 decks400 decks
53%synergy
Make Your Own Luck
54%inclusion216 decks400 decks
52%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
53%inclusion212 decks400 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion210 decks400 decks
4%synergy
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Rhystic Study
25%inclusion99 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion93 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion55 decks400 decks
-0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion52 decks400 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion48 decks400 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion44 decks400 decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.2%inclusion29 decks400 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.0%inclusion28 decks400 decks
-7%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.5%inclusion22 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.0%inclusion20 decks400 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion201 decks400 decks
15%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
49%inclusion194 decks400 decks
46%synergy
Railway Brawler
48%inclusion191 decks400 decks
44%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
47%inclusion189 decks400 decks
37%synergy
Green Slime
47%inclusion186 decks400 decks
45%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
45%inclusion179 decks400 decks
42%synergy
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
43%inclusion170 decks400 decks
39%synergy
Augur of Autumn
42%inclusion167 decks400 decks
39%synergy
The Foretold Soldier
42%inclusion166 decks400 decks
40%synergy
Noble Hierarch
41%inclusion164 decks400 decks
15%synergy
Tam, Observant Sequencer
35%inclusion58 decks168 decks
33%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
34%inclusion134 decks400 decks
32%synergy
Battle Mammoth
33%inclusion133 decks400 decks
32%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
33%inclusion130 decks400 decks
31%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
31%inclusion124 decks400 decks
30%synergy
Woodland Acolyte
29%inclusion116 decks400 decks
27%synergy
Outcaster Trailblazer
27%inclusion109 decks400 decks
26%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
27%inclusion83 decks307 decks
22%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
26%inclusion105 decks400 decks
24%synergy
Monk Gyatso
25%inclusion62 decks246 decks
23%synergy
Brazen Borrower
25%inclusion100 decks400 decks
23%synergy
Studious First-Year
23%inclusion38 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Ranar the Ever-Watchful
23%inclusion90 decks400 decks
22%synergy
Starwinder
22%inclusion71 decks318 decks
21%synergy
Shardless Agent
22%inclusion88 decks400 decks
21%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
22%inclusion35 decks161 decks
20%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
20%inclusion50 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Beast Whisperer
20%inclusion78 decks400 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
19%inclusion76 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
19%inclusion75 decks400 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
19%inclusion74 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
18%inclusion72 decks400 decks
15%synergy
Six
18%inclusion72 decks400 decks
17%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
17%inclusion68 decks400 decks
17%synergy
Visage Bandit
17%inclusion67 decks400 decks
16%synergy
Quandrix, the Proof
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Glorious Protector
15%inclusion61 decks400 decks
14%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
15%inclusion61 decks400 decks
15%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
15%inclusion60 decks400 decks
14%synergy
Durnan of the Yawning Portal
15%inclusion59 decks400 decks
14%synergy
Cosmos Charger
14%inclusion58 decks400 decks
14%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
14%inclusion58 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion58 decks400 decks
-1%synergy
Aven Interrupter
14%inclusion55 decks400 decks
10%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
14%inclusion51 decks371 decks
13%synergy
Harmonized Trio
14%inclusion22 decks161 decks
12%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
13%inclusion46 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Twining Twins
13%inclusion52 decks400 decks
12%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
13%inclusion41 decks321 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Cosmic Intervention
49%inclusion194 decks400 decks
47%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
36%inclusion124 decks345 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion143 decks400 decks
-2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion133 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
30%inclusion119 decks400 decks
29%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion118 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
19%inclusion74 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Depart the Realm
17%inclusion69 decks400 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion68 decks400 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion66 decks400 decks
-12%synergy
Faithful Mending
16%inclusion64 decks400 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion62 decks400 decks
-2%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
15%inclusion51 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
14%inclusion34 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Reflection
14%inclusion54 decks400 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion48 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion46 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion45 decks400 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion40 decks400 decks
-7%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion38 decks400 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
9.3%inclusion37 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Airbending Lesson
8.8%inclusion27 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Negate
8.0%inclusion32 decks400 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.8%inclusion31 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Natural Reclamation
7.8%inclusion31 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Release to the Wind
7.0%inclusion28 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.3%inclusion25 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Memory Deluge
6.0%inclusion24 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.0%inclusion24 decks400 decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Search
5.8%inclusion23 decks400 decks
-0%synergy
Forceful Denial
5.3%inclusion21 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Think Twice
5.3%inclusion21 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Search for Tomorrow
43%inclusion173 decks400 decks
41%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
41%inclusion102 decks251 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion162 decks400 decks
-4%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion152 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
33%inclusion130 decks400 decks
31%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion124 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
29%inclusion116 decks400 decks
28%synergy
Germination Practicum
29%inclusion46 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
28%inclusion111 decks400 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Heist
26%inclusion104 decks400 decks
25%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
23%inclusion37 decks161 decks
21%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion87 decks400 decks
-4%synergy
Restoration Seminar
17%inclusion28 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Venture Forth
17%inclusion68 decks400 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion67 decks400 decks
-1%synergy
Rampant Growth
15%inclusion60 decks400 decks
-10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion58 decks400 decks
11%synergy
Deep Analysis
14%inclusion57 decks400 decks
13%synergy
Step Between Worlds
12%inclusion49 decks400 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion47 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Plan the Heist
11%inclusion45 decks400 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion42 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
10%inclusion40 decks400 decks
10%synergy
Terramorph
9.3%inclusion37 decks400 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Results
9.0%inclusion36 decks400 decks
9%synergy
Last Thoughts
9.0%inclusion36 decks400 decks
9%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.5%inclusion34 decks400 decks
8%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
8.3%inclusion33 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Stolen Identity
8.3%inclusion33 decks400 decks
8%synergy
Ancestral Vision
7.8%inclusion31 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.5%inclusion30 decks400 decks
0%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
7.2%inclusion29 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Deluge
7.0%inclusion28 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
6.5%inclusion26 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.8%inclusion23 decks400 decks
-3%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
5.8%inclusion23 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
5.0%inclusion20 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Chimil, the Inner Sun
52%inclusion208 decks400 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion117 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion112 decks400 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion77 decks400 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion76 decks400 decks
18%synergy
River Song's Diary
18%inclusion73 decks400 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Wand
15%inclusion60 decks400 decks
15%synergy
Collector's Cage
8.5%inclusion34 decks400 decks
8%synergy
The Great Henge
8.3%inclusion33 decks400 decks
-0%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
7.5%inclusion30 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Rod of Absorption
6.0%inclusion24 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fortune Teller's Talent
41%inclusion164 decks400 decks
40%synergy
Kellan Joins Up
37%inclusion149 decks400 decks
35%synergy
Elven Chorus
37%inclusion148 decks400 decks
33%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
28%inclusion112 decks400 decks
26%synergy
Virtue of Strength
23%inclusion90 decks400 decks
21%synergy
Future Sight
22%inclusion87 decks400 decks
21%synergy
Mind's Dilation
20%inclusion78 decks400 decks
19%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
18%inclusion72 decks400 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Retreat
17%inclusion66 decks400 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion56 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion44 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
11%inclusion43 decks400 decks
9%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Airbender Ascension
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Monk Class
9.0%inclusion36 decks400 decks
8%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
8.8%inclusion35 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.5%inclusion30 decks400 decks
-4%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.8%inclusion27 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.5%inclusion26 decks400 decks
-2%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
6.3%inclusion25 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.5%inclusion22 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Zendikar
11%inclusion45 decks400 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Reawakened
27%inclusion109 decks400 decks
26%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.0%inclusion24 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion179 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
39%inclusion154 decks400 decks
35%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
23%inclusion92 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Cataract
22%inclusion87 decks400 decks
21%synergy
Hidden Nursery
21%inclusion84 decks400 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion75 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
19%inclusion74 decks400 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion73 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
18%inclusion70 decks400 decks
17%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion40 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion37 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.8%inclusion31 decks400 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion335 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion294 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Sol Talisman
26%inclusion104 decks400 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion51 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Mox Tantalite
12%inclusion47 decks400 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion45 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion45 decks400 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion39 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion38 decks400 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.8%inclusion35 decks400 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.8%inclusion31 decks400 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Bloom
7.0%inclusion28 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
6.8%inclusion27 decks400 decks
-0%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion393 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion393 decks400 decks
4%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion381 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion376 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
61%inclusion243 decks400 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion238 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
60%inclusion238 decks400 decks
20%synergy
Temple Garden
59%inclusion235 decks400 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
59%inclusion234 decks400 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
54%inclusion217 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
50%inclusion200 decks400 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion199 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
49%inclusion195 decks400 decks
15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
48%inclusion193 decks400 decks
14%synergy
Seaside Citadel
48%inclusion192 decks400 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion192 decks400 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
46%inclusion184 decks400 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion179 decks400 decks
-1%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion175 decks400 decks
-3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion170 decks400 decks
13%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42%inclusion166 decks400 decks
12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion164 decks400 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
37%inclusion148 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
35%inclusion139 decks400 decks
20%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
34%inclusion137 decks400 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion135 decks400 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion120 decks400 decks
16%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
29%inclusion116 decks400 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion115 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion98 decks400 decks
-5%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
22%inclusion88 decks400 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
20%inclusion81 decks400 decks
-3%synergy
Hedge Maze
20%inclusion79 decks400 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion75 decks400 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion72 decks400 decks
-7%synergy
Lush Portico
18%inclusion70 decks400 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion67 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion64 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Tropical Island
15%inclusion60 decks400 decks
2%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion58 decks400 decks
-5%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion57 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion57 decks400 decks
-8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion57 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion56 decks400 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion55 decks400 decks
-3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion55 decks400 decks
-5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
12%inclusion49 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion48 decks400 decks
-1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion46 decks400 decks
3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion45 decks400 decks
-0%synergy