Kotori, Pilot Prodigy (Commander) - Upgraded

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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Captain America, Living Legend
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
N'Yami-Class Mother Ship
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vibranium Mining Mech
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dependable Quinjet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Iron Man Armor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
98%inclusion173 decks177 decks
93%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
88%inclusion156 decks177 decks
83%synergy
Parhelion II
84%inclusion148 decks177 decks
78%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
82%inclusion146 decks177 decks
77%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
80%inclusion142 decks177 decks
74%synergy
Weatherlight
79%inclusion140 decks177 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion139 decks177 decks
72%synergy
Imposter Mech
79%inclusion139 decks177 decks
71%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
74%inclusion131 decks177 decks
69%synergy
Mech Hangar
72%inclusion127 decks177 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion144 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
77%inclusion136 decks177 decks
62%synergy
Dispatch
73%inclusion129 decks177 decks
60%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
70%inclusion124 decks177 decks
66%synergy
Foundry Inspector
68%inclusion120 decks177 decks
54%synergy
Salvation Engine
67%inclusion117 decks174 decks
61%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
66%inclusion116 decks177 decks
57%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
66%inclusion116 decks177 decks
61%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
62%inclusion110 decks177 decks
51%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
61%inclusion108 decks177 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
60%inclusion106 decks177 decks
50%synergy
Katsumasa, the Animator
59%inclusion104 decks177 decks
55%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
55%inclusion98 decks177 decks
45%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
52%inclusion91 decks174 decks
49%synergy
Drumbellower
51%inclusion91 decks177 decks
44%synergy
Aeronaut Admiral
47%inclusion84 decks177 decks
45%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion81 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Research Thief
43%inclusion76 decks177 decks
38%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
42%inclusion75 decks177 decks
38%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
41%inclusion72 decks177 decks
38%synergy
Master of Etherium
40%inclusion70 decks177 decks
34%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
37%inclusion66 decks177 decks
34%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
36%inclusion63 decks177 decks
28%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
36%inclusion63 decks177 decks
31%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
33%inclusion58 decks177 decks
31%synergy
Shimmer Myr
32%inclusion57 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
32%inclusion56 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
32%inclusion55 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
29%inclusion51 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Kitsune Ace
28%inclusion50 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
25%synergy
Silver Myr
24%inclusion43 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Hotshot Mechanic
24%inclusion43 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
22%inclusion39 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Gold Myr
22%inclusion39 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Sanwell, Avenger Ace
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Bronze Guardian
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Interface Ace
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Master Transmuter
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
19%inclusion33 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Whirler Rogue
19%inclusion33 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Ironsoul Enforcer
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Thought Monitor
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Gearshift Ace
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Riddlesmith
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Cloudspire Captain
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
10%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Digsite Engineer
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
-0%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
47%inclusion83 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Armed and Armored
43%inclusion76 decks177 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion75 decks177 decks
-12%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion59 decks177 decks
-20%synergy
Reality Shift
31%inclusion55 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Access Denied
27%inclusion47 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Crush Contraband
23%inclusion40 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
-19%synergy
Whir of Invention
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
-14%synergy
Release to Memory
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
-5%synergy
Desynchronization
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Disruption Protocol
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
-11%synergy
Suit Up
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
60%inclusion107 decks177 decks
52%synergy
Thoughtcast
45%inclusion79 decks177 decks
36%synergy
Dance of the Manse
38%inclusion68 decks177 decks
32%synergy
Anchor to Reality
34%inclusion61 decks177 decks
32%synergy
Fabricate
32%inclusion57 decks177 decks
22%synergy
From Father to Son
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
23%inclusion40 decks177 decks
-5%synergy
Voyage Home
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Universal Surveillance
22%inclusion39 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
1%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Tune Up
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Time Wipe
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
-7%synergy
Rise and Shine
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Smuggler's Copter
59%inclusion104 decks177 decks
54%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
58%inclusion102 decks177 decks
56%synergy
Reaver Titan
54%inclusion95 decks177 decks
50%synergy
Mechtitan Core
50%inclusion89 decks177 decks
46%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
47%inclusion83 decks177 decks
44%synergy
The Indomitable
43%inclusion76 decks177 decks
40%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
43%inclusion76 decks177 decks
40%synergy
Unwinding Clock
32%inclusion57 decks177 decks
22%synergy
The Regalia
32%inclusion42 decks132 decks
30%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
32%inclusion56 decks177 decks
30%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
26%inclusion46 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Valor's Flagship
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
23%inclusion40 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
23%inclusion40 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Mirage Mirror
22%inclusion39 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Raiders' Karve
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
20%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Mindlink Mech
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Cybership
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
19%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Knight Paladin
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
-7%synergy
Mole Module
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Stomper
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Heart of Kiran
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
10%synergy
The Thanos-Copter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Galleon
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
9%synergy
The Lunar Whale
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Possession Engine
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Alacrian Armory
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Fleetwheel Cruiser
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Mysterious Limousine
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Futurist Sentinel
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
7%synergy
S.H.I.E.L.D. Flying Car
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Hulldrifter
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Swift Reconfiguration
31%inclusion55 decks177 decks
29%synergy
Born to Drive
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Tempered Steel
19%inclusion33 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Mechanized Production
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Efficient Construction
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-19%synergy
Propaganda
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-21%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
26%inclusion46 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
55%inclusion97 decks177 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Den
50%inclusion89 decks177 decks
36%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
44%inclusion78 decks177 decks
34%synergy
Academy Ruins
43%inclusion76 decks177 decks
31%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion68 decks177 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion59 decks177 decks
26%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion59 decks177 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion52 decks177 decks
-19%synergy
Reef Roads
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Country Roads
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion28 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Factory
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion163 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion147 decks177 decks
-0%synergy
Colossal Plow
63%inclusion111 decks177 decks
61%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
59%inclusion104 decks177 decks
55%synergy
Azorius Signet
55%inclusion97 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion58 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
23%inclusion40 decks177 decks
-28%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
-28%synergy
Cargo Ship
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
-15%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
-0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion177 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Island
99%inclusion176 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion168 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
77%inclusion137 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Port Town
61%inclusion108 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion97 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
55%inclusion97 decks177 decks
47%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
54%inclusion95 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
51%inclusion90 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Razortide Bridge
50%inclusion88 decks177 decks
36%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
46%inclusion82 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
39%inclusion69 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion68 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion62 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion48 decks177 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion40 decks177 decks
-22%synergy
Mystic Gate
23%inclusion40 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
-12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion33 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
-7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
-0%synergy
Power Depot
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
-9%synergy