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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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Peer into the Abyss
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
84%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
72%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
71%synergy
Deadly Rollick
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
69%synergy
The One Ring
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
66%synergy
Howling Mine
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
65%synergy
Grim Tutor
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
63%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
62%synergy
Exquisite Blood
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
62%synergy
Dark Deal
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
41%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Feed the Swarm
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Sign in Blood
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
54%synergy
Necropotence
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Damnation
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
73%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
94%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
79%synergy
Imperial Seal
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
87%synergy
Ancient Tomb
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
82%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
74%synergy
Mox Diamond
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
84%synergy
Mana Vault
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
75%synergy
Opposition Agent
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
66%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Crypt Ghast
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Skirge Familiar
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Fate Unraveler
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-26%synergy
Master of the Feast
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Dark Confidant
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Starscape Cleric
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Pet
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Gravecrawler
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-11%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Epicure of Blood
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Super Shredder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Grief
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Dread Presence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Fell Stinger
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Ophiomancer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-11%synergy
Silversmote Ghoul
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Infernal Grasp
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Baleful Mastery
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Snuff Out
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Force of Despair
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Culling the Weak
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Ad Nauseam
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Go for the Throat
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Defile
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Withering Boon
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Dismember
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Necrologia
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Darkness
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Filth
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Blood Pact
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Fatal Push
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Cut Down
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-14%synergy
Undying Malice
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Village Rites
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-19%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Slaughter Pact
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Shallow Grave
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Long Goodbye
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Death
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Edict
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Offer Immortality
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Feign Death
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Bubbling Muck
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Night's Whisper
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Damnable Pact
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Thoughtseize
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Pox Plague
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Profane Tutor
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Ominous Harvest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mutilate
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Painful Lesson
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Petition
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Tutor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Life's Finale
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Agonizing Remorse
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Fruit
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Duress
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Pain's Reward
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Smallpox
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Final Parting
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Pointed Discussion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Pilfer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Zof Consumption
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Mindcrank
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Font of Mythos
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Temple Bell
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Commander's Plate
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Memory Jar
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Horn of Greed
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Spellbook
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
The Endstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Crawlspace
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Defense Grid
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Library of Leng
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Bloodchief Ascension
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Underworld Dreams
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Sanguine Bond
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Lich's Mastery
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Necrodominance
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Greed
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Contamination
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Oubliette
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Waste Not
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Darkness
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Lake of the Dead
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
3%synergy
War Room
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Temple
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
City of Traitors
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Crystal Vein
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Memorial to Folly
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Vesuva
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-18%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Peat Bog
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Homeward Path
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Thought Vessel
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
22%synergy
The Soul Stone
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Grim Monolith
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Mox Amber
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Zof Consumption
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
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