Kotori, Pilot Prodigy (Commander) - Expensive Core

Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
Rank #905
47decks
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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86%synergy
Mech Hangar
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78%synergy
Parhelion II
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77%synergy
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83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
77%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
76%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
75%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
69%synergy
Salvation Engine
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Reaver Titan
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
67%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Weatherlight
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
63%synergy
The Indomitable
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Katsumasa, the Animator
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
56%synergy
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Farewell
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
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Cid, Freeflier Pilot
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Foundry Inspector
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Aeronaut Admiral
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Interface Ace
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Research Thief
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Kitsune Ace
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Drumbellower
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Sanwell, Avenger Ace
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Thought Monitor
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Master of Etherium
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Hotshot Mechanic
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Cloudspire Captain
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Silver Myr
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Master Transmuter
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Gearshift Ace
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Gold Myr
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Bronze Guardian
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Shimmer Myr
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
The Reality Chip
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Digsite Engineer
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Starfighter Pilot
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Armed and Armored
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Access Denied
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Desynchronization
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Whir of Invention
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Disruption Protocol
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Crush Contraband
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Release to Memory
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Suit Up
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Reality Heist
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Perplexing Test
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
From Father to Son
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Thoughtcast
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Supreme Verdict
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Manse
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Organic Extinction
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17%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Fabricate
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Anchor to Reality
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Universal Surveillance
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Tune Up
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Invoke Justice
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
One Last Job
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6%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
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3%synergy
Rise and Shine
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5%synergy
Day of Judgment
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4%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
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Reckoner Bankbuster
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Mechtitan Core
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
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51%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
52%synergy
The Regalia
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Unwinding Clock
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Valor's Flagship
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Cybership
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
The Lunar Whale
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Strixhaven Skycoach
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aradara Express
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Knight Paladin
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Mole Module
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Mindlink Mech
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Demolition Stomper
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Possession Engine
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Galleon
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Skyseer's Chariot
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Silent Submersible
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Alacrian Armory
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Raiders' Karve
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Heart of Kiran
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Born to Drive
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Artificer Class
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Tempered Steel
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Roadside Assistance
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
An Unearthly Child
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Inventors' Fair
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Den
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Seat of the Synod
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Archway of Innovation
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Reef Roads
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Country Roads
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Monumental Henge
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Factory
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
War Room
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Colossal Plow
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Cargo Ship
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Progress
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Sea of Clouds
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Glacial Fortress
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Gate
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Spire of Industry
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Port Town
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Tundra
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Power Depot
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy