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Zoe Ley
Apr 14, 2026
Zoe Ley
The 10 Best Prepared Cards in Secrets of Strixhaven
The new prepared mechanic from Secrets of Strixhaven looks like it'll have some very strong cards for Commander. But which ones are the best?
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The Ten Rings
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Underworld Dreams
82%inclusion137 decks168 decks
76%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
86%inclusion144 decks168 decks
75%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
76%inclusion128 decks168 decks
74%synergy
Howling Mine
73%inclusion123 decks168 decks
69%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
76%inclusion128 decks168 decks
65%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
65%inclusion109 decks168 decks
61%synergy
Dark Deal
71%inclusion119 decks168 decks
60%synergy
Exquisite Blood
71%inclusion120 decks168 decks
58%synergy
Fate Unraveler
61%inclusion103 decks168 decks
58%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
64%inclusion108 decks168 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
90%inclusion152 decks168 decks
24%synergy
Jet Medallion
82%inclusion138 decks168 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
78%inclusion131 decks168 decks
39%synergy
Sign in Blood
73%inclusion123 decks168 decks
38%synergy
Crypt Ghast
70%inclusion118 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Sanguine Bond
65%inclusion110 decks168 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion107 decks168 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
61%inclusion103 decks168 decks
25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
60%inclusion100 decks167 decks
56%synergy
Damnable Pact
59%inclusion99 decks168 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
68%inclusion115 decks168 decks
41%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
66%inclusion111 decks168 decks
38%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
65%inclusion109 decks168 decks
52%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
57%inclusion96 decks168 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
47%inclusion79 decks168 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion51 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
24%inclusion40 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion30 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
59%inclusion99 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
58%inclusion97 decks168 decks
50%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion95 decks168 decks
37%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
55%inclusion92 decks167 decks
46%synergy
Master of the Feast
55%inclusion92 decks168 decks
52%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
49%inclusion83 decks168 decks
46%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
45%inclusion76 decks168 decks
35%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
44%inclusion74 decks168 decks
31%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
43%inclusion73 decks168 decks
39%synergy
Witch of the Moors
37%inclusion62 decks168 decks
33%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
36%inclusion60 decks168 decks
24%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Dread Presence
29%inclusion48 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
29%inclusion48 decks168 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
28%inclusion47 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
27%inclusion45 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Elder Brain
27%inclusion45 decks168 decks
24%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
27%inclusion45 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Starscape Cleric
26%inclusion44 decks168 decks
23%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Massacre Wurm
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
-19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
-16%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Howling Golem
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Epicure of Blood
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Skirge Familiar
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-0%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Sanguine Syphoner
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
51%inclusion85 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Baleful Mastery
49%inclusion83 decks168 decks
41%synergy
Imp's Mischief
39%inclusion66 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion63 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Defile
37%inclusion62 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
37%inclusion62 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Blood Pact
35%inclusion58 decks168 decks
31%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion52 decks167 decks
-0%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
26%inclusion44 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Feign Death
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion38 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Undying Malice
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Not Dead After All
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
18%inclusion30 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Necrologia
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
-6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Withering Boon
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Consuming Corruption
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
-17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
-18%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Stinging Study
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
59%inclusion99 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
53%inclusion89 decks168 decks
28%synergy
Damnation
48%inclusion80 decks168 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion70 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
39%inclusion66 decks168 decks
28%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion64 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
36%inclusion61 decks168 decks
25%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Read the Bones
32%inclusion54 decks168 decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion44 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Bubbling Muck
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Mutilate
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Eldritch Pact
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Syphon Mind
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
-0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion18 decks167 decks
-6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
-5%synergy
Profane Tutor
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Painful Lesson
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Thoughtseize
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Pox Plague
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Pain's Reward
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Atrocious Experiment
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Withering Curse
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Dark Petition
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Cruel Tutor
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Font of Mythos
54%inclusion90 decks168 decks
51%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
49%inclusion82 decks168 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion78 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Temple Bell
44%inclusion74 decks168 decks
42%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
39%inclusion65 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
34%inclusion57 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Horn of Greed
27%inclusion45 decks168 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion39 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Mindcrank
22%inclusion37 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
17%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion22 decks143 decks
-5%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion22 decks168 decks
-15%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Memory Jar
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-8%synergy
Spellbook
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion73 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
38%inclusion64 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Greed
33%inclusion55 decks168 decks
26%synergy
No Mercy
26%inclusion43 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
25%inclusion42 decks168 decks
15%synergy
Necrodominance
24%inclusion41 decks168 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
21%inclusion36 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Lich's Mastery
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Oubliette
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-14%synergy
Grave Pact
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-14%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.4%inclusion9 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Contamination
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
36%inclusion61 decks168 decks
34%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
80%inclusion134 decks168 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
74%inclusion125 decks168 decks
44%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
58%inclusion97 decks168 decks
47%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion91 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion90 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
51%inclusion86 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
48%inclusion80 decks168 decks
45%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion70 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
26%inclusion44 decks168 decks
18%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
-4%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion33 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion31 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion29 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
-0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
-10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Lake of the Dead
13%inclusion21 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Temple
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.9%inclusion15 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Barren Moor
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
2%synergy
The Dross Pits
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion161 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
71%inclusion120 decks168 decks
46%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion110 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion60 decks168 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion34 decks168 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
19%inclusion32 decks168 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion26 decks168 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion25 decks168 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion17 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.1%inclusion12 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion159 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion63 decks168 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion28 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion20 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
7.7%inclusion13 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.4%inclusion9 decks168 decks
2%synergy
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