Kellan, the Kid (Commander) - Core

Brian Cain
Apr 27, 2026
Can We Build a Commander Deck Around the Prepared Mechanic?
The new prepared mechanic from Secrets of Strixhaven doesn't have a dedicated commander. Let's see if we can make one ourselves.
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Tam, Observant Sequencer
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Studious First-Year
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vega, the Watcher
83%inclusion664 decks802 decks
78%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
79%inclusion632 decks802 decks
77%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
76%inclusion612 decks802 decks
73%synergy
The Key to the Vault
71%inclusion570 decks802 decks
68%synergy
Make Your Own Luck
64%inclusion513 decks802 decks
62%synergy
Saw It Coming
62%inclusion500 decks802 decks
60%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
61%inclusion493 decks802 decks
59%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
61%inclusion492 decks802 decks
59%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
59%inclusion472 decks802 decks
56%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
57%inclusion461 decks802 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
59%inclusion477 decks802 decks
55%synergy
Ravenform
58%inclusion464 decks802 decks
55%synergy
Ethereal Valkyrie
55%inclusion444 decks802 decks
54%synergy
Doomskar
55%inclusion443 decks802 decks
53%synergy
The Reality Chip
55%inclusion440 decks802 decks
52%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
53%inclusion423 decks802 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion420 decks802 decks
-10%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
51%inclusion408 decks802 decks
44%synergy
Savvy Trader
50%inclusion400 decks802 decks
48%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
49%inclusion392 decks802 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
6.9%inclusion55 decks802 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Stormkeld Vanguard
46%inclusion367 decks802 decks
44%synergy
Woodland Acolyte
45%inclusion358 decks802 decks
43%synergy
Green Slime
44%inclusion353 decks802 decks
42%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
44%inclusion350 decks802 decks
43%synergy
The Foretold Soldier
42%inclusion340 decks802 decks
41%synergy
Battle Mammoth
39%inclusion314 decks802 decks
38%synergy
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
39%inclusion312 decks802 decks
35%synergy
Apex Devastator
39%inclusion311 decks802 decks
34%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
39%inclusion309 decks802 decks
28%synergy
Railway Brawler
36%inclusion290 decks802 decks
33%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
35%inclusion284 decks802 decks
34%synergy
Outcaster Trailblazer
34%inclusion270 decks802 decks
33%synergy
Augur of Autumn
33%inclusion261 decks802 decks
30%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
31%inclusion249 decks802 decks
30%synergy
Visage Bandit
28%inclusion228 decks802 decks
27%synergy
Starwinder
27%inclusion76 decks286 decks
25%synergy
Durnan of the Yawning Portal
25%inclusion202 decks802 decks
25%synergy
Kellan, Daring Traveler
24%inclusion194 decks802 decks
23%synergy
Shardless Agent
24%inclusion192 decks802 decks
23%synergy
Realm-Cloaked Giant
24%inclusion190 decks802 decks
21%synergy
Dust Animus
23%inclusion188 decks802 decks
23%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
23%inclusion187 decks802 decks
22%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
23%inclusion186 decks802 decks
22%synergy
Ranar the Ever-Watchful
23%inclusion182 decks802 decks
22%synergy
Monk Gyatso
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion173 decks802 decks
-13%synergy
Glorious Protector
21%inclusion169 decks802 decks
20%synergy
Guardian Naga
21%inclusion168 decks802 decks
20%synergy
Brazen Borrower
20%inclusion164 decks802 decks
19%synergy
Twining Twins
20%inclusion163 decks802 decks
19%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
20%inclusion162 decks802 decks
20%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
20%inclusion53 decks266 decks
15%synergy
Vizier of the Menagerie
19%inclusion154 decks802 decks
18%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion154 decks802 decks
-7%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
19%inclusion40 decks214 decks
11%synergy
Sisterhood of Karn
18%inclusion147 decks802 decks
18%synergy
Giant Killer
18%inclusion146 decks802 decks
17%synergy
Alaundo the Seer
17%inclusion138 decks802 decks
17%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
17%inclusion48 decks289 decks
16%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
16%inclusion54 decks330 decks
16%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
16%inclusion126 decks802 decks
2%synergy
Six
16%inclusion122 decks779 decks
15%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
15%inclusion59 decks384 decks
15%synergy
Beast Whisperer
15%inclusion122 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Bramble Familiar
15%inclusion118 decks802 decks
14%synergy
Ellie and Alan, Paleontologists
14%inclusion116 decks802 decks
14%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
14%inclusion31 decks215 decks
12%synergy
Striding Shotcaller
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Aven Interrupter
14%inclusion111 decks802 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion368 decks802 decks
-2%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
37%inclusion293 decks802 decks
35%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
34%inclusion269 decks802 decks
32%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
27%inclusion91 decks333 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion218 decks802 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion202 decks802 decks
-12%synergy
Growth Spiral
19%inclusion154 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Depart the Realm
19%inclusion152 decks802 decks
18%synergy
Faithful Mending
18%inclusion142 decks802 decks
16%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion125 decks802 decks
-9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
12%inclusion100 decks802 decks
-18%synergy
Mystic Reflection
12%inclusion97 decks802 decks
11%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
12%inclusion38 decks330 decks
11%synergy
Natural Reclamation
11%inclusion92 decks802 decks
11%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion84 decks802 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion84 decks802 decks
2%synergy
Airbending Lesson
10%inclusion26 decks264 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion73 decks802 decks
-8%synergy
Think Twice
8.7%inclusion70 decks802 decks
8%synergy
Forceful Denial
8.2%inclusion66 decks802 decks
8%synergy
Planar Genesis
8.1%inclusion62 decks766 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
7.7%inclusion62 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Memory Deluge
7.5%inclusion60 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Hurl into History
7.2%inclusion58 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Release to the Wind
7.1%inclusion57 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.0%inclusion56 decks802 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.9%inclusion55 decks802 decks
-21%synergy
Suspend
6.9%inclusion55 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Hindering Light
6.7%inclusion54 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Endless Detour
6.1%inclusion49 decks802 decks
2%synergy
Chemister's Insight
5.6%inclusion45 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.5%inclusion39 decks707 decks
-5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
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4%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
42%inclusion334 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
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36%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion287 decks802 decks
-9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
35%inclusion75 decks215 decks
28%synergy
Deep Analysis
26%inclusion208 decks802 decks
25%synergy
Venture Forth
26%inclusion207 decks802 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion203 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
25%inclusion200 decks802 decks
24%synergy
Plan the Heist
24%inclusion193 decks802 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion181 decks802 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion179 decks802 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Heist
22%inclusion174 decks802 decks
21%synergy
Step Between Worlds
21%inclusion170 decks802 decks
21%synergy
Germination Practicum
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Terramorph
16%inclusion126 decks802 decks
15%synergy
Restoration Seminar
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion121 decks802 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion102 decks802 decks
-13%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
11%inclusion86 decks802 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Results
10%inclusion81 decks802 decks
10%synergy
Ancestral Vision
10%inclusion78 decks802 decks
9%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
9.4%inclusion75 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion74 decks802 decks
0%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
8.6%inclusion69 decks802 decks
8%synergy
Tumbleweed Rising
8.6%inclusion69 decks802 decks
8%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.6%inclusion61 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Lock and Load
6.9%inclusion55 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
6.5%inclusion52 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Stolen Identity
6.4%inclusion51 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Will
5.7%inclusion46 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.5%inclusion44 decks802 decks
-3%synergy
Mind's Desire
5.2%inclusion42 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Deluge
5.1%inclusion41 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Recurring Insight
5.1%inclusion41 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Chimil, the Inner Sun
31%inclusion249 decks802 decks
29%synergy
River Song's Diary
27%inclusion216 decks802 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion193 decks802 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Wand
20%inclusion157 decks802 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion133 decks802 decks
-2%synergy
Lucky Clover
10%inclusion84 decks802 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion82 decks802 decks
9%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
8.9%inclusion71 decks802 decks
9%synergy
Rod of Absorption
7.4%inclusion59 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Collector's Cage
7.2%inclusion58 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
6.6%inclusion53 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Glider Staff
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Kellan Joins Up
48%inclusion386 decks802 decks
46%synergy
One with the Multiverse
41%inclusion327 decks802 decks
39%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
33%inclusion230 decks703 decks
31%synergy
Elven Chorus
32%inclusion257 decks802 decks
28%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
27%inclusion216 decks802 decks
25%synergy
Future Sight
24%inclusion192 decks802 decks
23%synergy
Mind's Dilation
22%inclusion178 decks802 decks
21%synergy
Virtue of Strength
19%inclusion150 decks802 decks
17%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
16%inclusion126 decks802 decks
15%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
15%inclusion124 decks802 decks
13%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
12%inclusion93 decks802 decks
9%synergy
Airbender Ascension
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Retreat
11%inclusion92 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Monk Class
11%inclusion88 decks802 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
9.4%inclusion75 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
8.4%inclusion67 decks802 decks
1%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
7.9%inclusion17 decks215 decks
6%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
6.9%inclusion53 decks765 decks
5%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.2%inclusion42 decks802 decks
-3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Zendikar
8.9%inclusion71 decks802 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Reawakened
32%inclusion253 decks802 decks
31%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.1%inclusion49 decks802 decks
3%synergy
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
5.7%inclusion46 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
36%inclusion285 decks802 decks
32%synergy
Hidden Nursery
32%inclusion253 decks802 decks
30%synergy
Hidden Cataract
32%inclusion253 decks802 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion246 decks802 decks
-13%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
29%inclusion231 decks802 decks
28%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
22%inclusion178 decks802 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion78 decks802 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion73 decks802 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
7.9%inclusion63 decks802 decks
-11%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.5%inclusion60 decks802 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.5%inclusion52 decks802 decks
-9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.9%inclusion47 decks802 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion593 decks802 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion571 decks802 decks
0%synergy
Sol Talisman
27%inclusion213 decks802 decks
26%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion122 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion104 decks802 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion102 decks802 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion95 decks802 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion93 decks802 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion91 decks802 decks
1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
10%inclusion84 decks802 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion80 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Mox Tantalite
9.2%inclusion74 decks802 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.0%inclusion72 decks802 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.6%inclusion53 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion45 decks802 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.1%inclusion38 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion790 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion789 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion784 decks802 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion708 decks802 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion480 decks802 decks
3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
58%inclusion462 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
53%inclusion426 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion421 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Vista
52%inclusion417 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion378 decks802 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
37%inclusion297 decks802 decks
10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
36%inclusion288 decks802 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion261 decks802 decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
32%inclusion258 decks802 decks
17%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
32%inclusion256 decks802 decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
32%inclusion243 decks765 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion230 decks802 decks
15%synergy
Breeding Pool
27%inclusion220 decks802 decks
-18%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
27%inclusion217 decks802 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion216 decks802 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
27%inclusion215 decks802 decks
-17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
27%inclusion214 decks802 decks
-7%synergy
Temple Garden
26%inclusion206 decks802 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Mystery
26%inclusion205 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion194 decks802 decks
-1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
23%inclusion187 decks802 decks
-7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
22%inclusion180 decks802 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion169 decks802 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion168 decks802 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion164 decks802 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion164 decks802 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion154 decks802 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion152 decks802 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
19%inclusion151 decks802 decks
-2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
18%inclusion147 decks802 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion141 decks802 decks
4%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion139 decks802 decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion136 decks802 decks
-16%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion132 decks802 decks
-16%synergy
Fortified Village
16%inclusion128 decks802 decks
2%synergy
Urban Retreat
15%inclusion38 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion119 decks802 decks
-15%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion115 decks802 decks
-5%synergy
Brokers Hideout
14%inclusion113 decks802 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion112 decks802 decks
-5%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
12%inclusion95 decks802 decks
8%synergy
Lush Portico
11%inclusion91 decks802 decks
1%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion89 decks802 decks
1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion70 decks651 decks
1%synergy
Lush Oasis
10%inclusion77 decks802 decks
9%synergy