Kotori, Pilot Prodigy (Commander) - Artifacts

Cas Hinds
May 18, 2026
The Power of the Pilot and Holding Back in Commander
Should you hold back when playing Commander with newer players? Are there other ways to give them a better experience?
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Vibranium Mining Mech
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
N'Yami-Class Mother Ship
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Thanos-Copter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Dependable Quinjet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
93%inclusion157 decks169 decks
88%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
85%inclusion144 decks169 decks
80%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
83%inclusion141 decks169 decks
78%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
81%inclusion137 decks169 decks
75%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
77%inclusion130 decks169 decks
72%synergy
Parhelion II
78%inclusion131 decks169 decks
72%synergy
Mech Hangar
75%inclusion127 decks169 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
75%inclusion127 decks169 decks
68%synergy
Imposter Mech
73%inclusion123 decks169 decks
66%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
70%inclusion118 decks169 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Etherium Sculptor
79%inclusion133 decks169 decks
64%synergy
Dispatch
71%inclusion120 decks169 decks
58%synergy
Weatherlight
70%inclusion118 decks169 decks
65%synergy
Foundry Inspector
68%inclusion115 decks169 decks
55%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
67%inclusion114 decks169 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion108 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
63%inclusion106 decks169 decks
58%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
63%inclusion106 decks169 decks
58%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
62%inclusion105 decks169 decks
52%synergy
Katsumasa, the Animator
58%inclusion98 decks169 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
-10%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
-11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Sai, Master Thopterist
56%inclusion94 decks169 decks
45%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
54%inclusion92 decks169 decks
45%synergy
Aeronaut Admiral
53%inclusion89 decks169 decks
50%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
51%inclusion87 decks169 decks
40%synergy
Research Thief
50%inclusion85 decks169 decks
46%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
46%inclusion78 decks169 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion73 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Drumbellower
43%inclusion72 decks169 decks
35%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
40%inclusion59 decks147 decks
37%synergy
Master of Etherium
40%inclusion67 decks169 decks
34%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
38%inclusion64 decks169 decks
35%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
37%inclusion62 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Kitsune Ace
36%inclusion61 decks169 decks
35%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
36%inclusion52 decks145 decks
28%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
34%inclusion58 decks169 decks
32%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
34%inclusion58 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Interface Ace
31%inclusion46 decks147 decks
29%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
30%inclusion50 decks169 decks
28%synergy
Hotshot Mechanic
28%inclusion48 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Silver Myr
28%inclusion48 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Bronze Guardian
28%inclusion47 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Gold Myr
27%inclusion46 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Shimmer Myr
27%inclusion45 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
24%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
24%inclusion35 decks147 decks
20%synergy
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Whirler Rogue
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Sanwell, Avenger Ace
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Riddlesmith
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Thought Monitor
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Ironsoul Enforcer
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Cloudspire Captain
16%inclusion23 decks147 decks
15%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Gearshift Ace
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Myrsmith
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Digsite Engineer
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Arcanist's Owl
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Armed and Armored
50%inclusion85 decks169 decks
48%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion73 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion51 decks169 decks
-24%synergy
Access Denied
27%inclusion46 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion45 decks169 decks
-27%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Crush Contraband
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
-17%synergy
Disruption Protocol
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Release to Memory
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
-16%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Whir of Invention
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
-15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
-17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Suit Up
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-12%synergy
Brainstorm
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Drain
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
56%inclusion95 decks169 decks
48%synergy
Thoughtcast
46%inclusion78 decks169 decks
37%synergy
Dance of the Manse
39%inclusion66 decks169 decks
33%synergy
Anchor to Reality
35%inclusion59 decks169 decks
33%synergy
Fabricate
28%inclusion47 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Universal Surveillance
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
23%synergy
From Father to Son
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
21%synergy
Supreme Verdict
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Voyage Home
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Tune Up
16%inclusion23 decks147 decks
14%synergy
One with the Machine
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Split Up
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Rise and Shine
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mechtitan Core
57%inclusion97 decks169 decks
53%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
56%inclusion94 decks169 decks
54%synergy
Salvation Engine
50%inclusion73 decks145 decks
44%synergy
Reaver Titan
48%inclusion81 decks169 decks
45%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
46%inclusion77 decks169 decks
42%synergy
The Indomitable
39%inclusion66 decks169 decks
36%synergy
Unwinding Clock
33%inclusion55 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
30%inclusion50 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Mindlink Mech
30%inclusion50 decks169 decks
28%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
29%inclusion49 decks169 decks
27%synergy
The Regalia
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
25%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
27%inclusion45 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Raiders' Karve
25%inclusion43 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Mirage Mirror
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Valor's Flagship
20%inclusion30 decks147 decks
18%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
20%inclusion30 decks147 decks
17%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Cybership
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Alacrian Armory
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Knight Paladin
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Futurist Sentinel
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
13%synergy
The Lunar Whale
13%inclusion15 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Aradara Express
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Stomper
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
7%synergy
Possession Engine
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
10%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
-9%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Hulldrifter
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Brute Suit
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfly Suit
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Mysterious Limousine
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Mangler
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Swift Reconfiguration
34%inclusion58 decks169 decks
32%synergy
Born to Drive
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Efficient Construction
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Artificer Class
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Mechanized Production
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Roadside Assistance
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
56%inclusion95 decks169 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Den
52%inclusion88 decks169 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion71 decks169 decks
34%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
41%inclusion69 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Academy Ruins
35%inclusion59 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
34%inclusion58 decks169 decks
26%synergy
Archway of Innovation
30%inclusion51 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Country Roads
27%inclusion39 decks147 decks
25%synergy
Reef Roads
24%inclusion36 decks147 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
-27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Factory
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion149 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion137 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Colossal Plow
65%inclusion110 decks169 decks
63%synergy
Azorius Signet
61%inclusion103 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
60%inclusion102 decks169 decks
56%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion50 decks169 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
-31%synergy
Cargo Ship
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion169 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion169 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion150 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
78%inclusion132 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Port Town
59%inclusion99 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
56%inclusion94 decks169 decks
48%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
51%inclusion86 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Razortide Bridge
50%inclusion85 decks169 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
49%inclusion83 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion82 decks169 decks
-15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion72 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion61 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion55 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion54 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion46 decks169 decks
-9%synergy
Nimbus Maze
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
-0%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
-14%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Gate
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion24 decks161 decks
-12%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Power Depot
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-0%synergy