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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Tam, Observant Sequencer
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Germination Practicum
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Studious First-Year
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vega, the Watcher
89%inclusion290 decks327 decks
84%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
76%inclusion249 decks327 decks
73%synergy
The Key to the Vault
75%inclusion245 decks327 decks
72%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
73%inclusion239 decks327 decks
71%synergy
Saw It Coming
69%inclusion227 decks327 decks
67%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
68%inclusion221 decks327 decks
65%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
67%inclusion219 decks327 decks
65%synergy
The Reality Chip
67%inclusion219 decks327 decks
64%synergy
Doomskar
61%inclusion201 decks327 decks
60%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
60%inclusion196 decks327 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion202 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
61%inclusion201 decks327 decks
54%synergy
Ravenform
61%inclusion198 decks327 decks
58%synergy
One with the Multiverse
59%inclusion192 decks327 decks
57%synergy
Apex Devastator
58%inclusion190 decks327 decks
54%synergy
Savvy Trader
58%inclusion190 decks327 decks
56%synergy
Make Your Own Luck
57%inclusion185 decks327 decks
55%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
56%inclusion184 decks327 decks
52%synergy
Ethereal Valkyrie
56%inclusion184 decks327 decks
55%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
53%inclusion173 decks327 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion81 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion71 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion46 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion41 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion41 decks327 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion33 decks327 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.6%inclusion28 decks327 decks
-5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.3%inclusion24 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.4%inclusion21 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Green Slime
49%inclusion161 decks327 decks
48%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion158 decks327 decks
13%synergy
Railway Brawler
48%inclusion156 decks327 decks
44%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
46%inclusion152 decks327 decks
36%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
46%inclusion151 decks327 decks
43%synergy
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
44%inclusion145 decks327 decks
41%synergy
The Foretold Soldier
43%inclusion142 decks327 decks
42%synergy
Augur of Autumn
42%inclusion137 decks327 decks
40%synergy
Noble Hierarch
38%inclusion124 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
35%inclusion115 decks327 decks
34%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
34%inclusion110 decks327 decks
32%synergy
Battle Mammoth
33%inclusion108 decks327 decks
32%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
31%inclusion100 decks327 decks
30%synergy
Woodland Acolyte
31%inclusion100 decks327 decks
29%synergy
Outcaster Trailblazer
28%inclusion91 decks327 decks
27%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
28%inclusion90 decks327 decks
26%synergy
Brazen Borrower
27%inclusion88 decks327 decks
25%synergy
Starwinder
24%inclusion58 decks242 decks
22%synergy
Ranar the Ever-Watchful
24%inclusion77 decks327 decks
23%synergy
Shardless Agent
23%inclusion74 decks327 decks
22%synergy
Beast Whisperer
20%inclusion67 decks327 decks
11%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
20%inclusion67 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
20%inclusion66 decks327 decks
17%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
20%inclusion45 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Monk Gyatso
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
18%inclusion60 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Glorious Protector
18%inclusion60 decks327 decks
17%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
18%inclusion31 decks173 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
18%inclusion58 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Visage Bandit
17%inclusion56 decks327 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
17%inclusion55 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Six
16%inclusion53 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Durnan of the Yawning Portal
16%inclusion52 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
16%inclusion52 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Cosmos Charger
15%inclusion49 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
15%inclusion40 decks269 decks
14%synergy
Twining Twins
15%inclusion48 decks327 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion48 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
14%inclusion47 decks327 decks
13%synergy
Sisterhood of Karn
14%inclusion47 decks327 decks
14%synergy
Kellan, Daring Traveler
14%inclusion46 decks327 decks
13%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
14%inclusion41 decks295 decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Future
13%inclusion42 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
13%inclusion42 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Aven Interrupter
13%inclusion42 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Realm-Cloaked Giant
13%inclusion42 decks327 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
12%inclusion39 decks327 decks
11%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
12%inclusion29 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
12%inclusion38 decks327 decks
11%synergy
Quandrix, the Proof
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion169 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
50%inclusion164 decks327 decks
49%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
35%inclusion93 decks269 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion109 decks327 decks
-4%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
32%inclusion104 decks327 decks
31%synergy
Heroic Intervention
30%inclusion97 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion94 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
20%inclusion64 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Depart the Realm
17%inclusion57 decks327 decks
17%synergy
Faithful Mending
17%inclusion57 decks327 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion56 decks327 decks
-8%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion48 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
14%inclusion38 decks269 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Reflection
14%inclusion46 decks327 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion44 decks327 decks
-15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion37 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion37 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion33 decks327 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
9.2%inclusion30 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
8.9%inclusion29 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
8.6%inclusion28 decks327 decks
-8%synergy
Airbending Lesson
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Negate
7.0%inclusion23 decks327 decks
-7%synergy
Release to the Wind
7.0%inclusion23 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Natural Reclamation
7.0%inclusion23 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.4%inclusion21 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Memory Deluge
6.4%inclusion21 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Think Twice
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Search for Tomorrow
46%inclusion150 decks327 decks
43%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion139 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion124 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
37%inclusion64 decks173 decks
30%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
35%inclusion113 decks327 decks
33%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion106 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
31%inclusion100 decks327 decks
30%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
30%inclusion99 decks327 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Heist
27%inclusion89 decks327 decks
27%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion80 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Venture Forth
19%inclusion63 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion56 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion55 decks327 decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion51 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Deep Analysis
15%inclusion49 decks327 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion44 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Step Between Worlds
13%inclusion42 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Plan the Heist
12%inclusion40 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Seminar
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
11%inclusion37 decks327 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion36 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Results
10%inclusion33 decks327 decks
10%synergy
Last Thoughts
10%inclusion33 decks327 decks
10%synergy
Terramorph
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Stolen Identity
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
9.5%inclusion31 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.3%inclusion27 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
8.3%inclusion27 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Ancestral Vision
7.6%inclusion25 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Deluge
7.3%inclusion24 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
7.0%inclusion23 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
6.4%inclusion21 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Lock and Load
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Chimil, the Inner Sun
51%inclusion168 decks327 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion96 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion82 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion69 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion68 decks327 decks
20%synergy
River Song's Diary
19%inclusion63 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Wand
16%inclusion51 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Collector's Cage
9.2%inclusion30 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
8.3%inclusion27 decks327 decks
8%synergy
The Great Henge
8.0%inclusion26 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Rod of Absorption
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fortune Teller's Talent
38%inclusion125 decks326 decks
37%synergy
Elven Chorus
37%inclusion121 decks327 decks
33%synergy
Kellan Joins Up
37%inclusion120 decks327 decks
34%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
29%inclusion96 decks327 decks
27%synergy
Virtue of Strength
24%inclusion79 decks327 decks
23%synergy
Mind's Dilation
23%inclusion74 decks327 decks
22%synergy
Future Sight
22%inclusion71 decks327 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Retreat
18%inclusion60 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
18%inclusion60 decks327 decks
16%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion45 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
11%inclusion35 decks327 decks
8%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Monk Class
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.5%inclusion31 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Airbender Ascension
9.1%inclusion16 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion27 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
7.6%inclusion25 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
7.0%inclusion23 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.4%inclusion21 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
5.7%inclusion14 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Zendikar
11%inclusion37 decks327 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Reawakened
27%inclusion88 decks327 decks
26%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion146 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
39%inclusion129 decks327 decks
35%synergy
Hidden Cataract
23%inclusion75 decks327 decks
22%synergy
Hidden Nursery
23%inclusion74 decks327 decks
22%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
20%inclusion65 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion62 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
19%inclusion62 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion61 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion52 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.5%inclusion31 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion30 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.3%inclusion24 decks327 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion273 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion233 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Sol Talisman
27%inclusion88 decks327 decks
26%synergy
Mox Tantalite
12%inclusion40 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion37 decks327 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion33 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion33 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.2%inclusion30 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.3%inclusion24 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion321 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion321 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion311 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion306 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
60%inclusion196 decks327 decks
21%synergy
Breeding Pool
59%inclusion193 decks327 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion190 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Temple Garden
57%inclusion186 decks327 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion184 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
56%inclusion183 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Seaside Citadel
49%inclusion161 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion159 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
49%inclusion159 decks327 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion158 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion157 decks327 decks
16%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion152 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion148 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion148 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Canopy Vista
45%inclusion148 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion134 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
40%inclusion132 decks327 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion129 decks327 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
35%inclusion113 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
34%inclusion111 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
33%inclusion107 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion106 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion93 decks327 decks
14%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
27%inclusion88 decks327 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion81 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
25%inclusion80 decks326 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion73 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion71 decks327 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion62 decks327 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion62 decks327 decks
-6%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion61 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Lush Portico
17%inclusion55 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Hushwood Verge
17%inclusion54 decks326 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion54 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion53 decks327 decks
-6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion51 decks327 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion51 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
15%inclusion48 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion46 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion46 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion45 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion43 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion42 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
13%inclusion42 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion41 decks326 decks
4%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion40 decks320 decks
5%synergy