Kellan, the Kid (Commander) - Budget Core

Kellan, the Kid
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Brian Cain
Apr 27, 2026
Brian Cain
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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Studious First-Year
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Striding Shotcaller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Joined Researchers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Harmonized Trio
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Quill-Blade Laureate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
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Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
85%inclusion68 decks80 decks
82%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
80%inclusion64 decks80 decks
78%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
79%inclusion63 decks80 decks
74%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
73%inclusion58 decks80 decks
70%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
73%inclusion58 decks80 decks
68%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
69%inclusion55 decks80 decks
67%synergy
Make Your Own Luck
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
63%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
63%synergy
The Key to the Vault
64%inclusion51 decks80 decks
61%synergy
Woodland Acolyte
63%inclusion50 decks80 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Ravenform
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
59%synergy
Kellan Joins Up
60%inclusion48 decks80 decks
57%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
60%inclusion48 decks80 decks
59%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
60%inclusion48 decks80 decks
58%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
59%inclusion47 decks80 decks
56%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
56%inclusion45 decks80 decks
54%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
56%inclusion45 decks80 decks
49%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
56%inclusion45 decks80 decks
54%synergy
Saw It Coming
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
49%synergy
Doomskar
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Visage Bandit
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
48%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
45%synergy
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
43%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
45%synergy
Ethereal Valkyrie
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
45%synergy
Guardian Naga
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, Daring Traveler
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
44%synergy
The Foretold Soldier
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Battle Mammoth
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
39%synergy
Giant Killer
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Realm-Cloaked Giant
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Savvy Trader
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Vastlands Scavenger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Green Slime
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Dust Animus
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
32%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Rosethorn Acolyte
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Gorion, Wise Mentor
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Outcaster Trailblazer
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Tempest Hart
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Ranar the Ever-Watchful
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Durnan of the Yawning Portal
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Sisterhood of Karn
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Starwinder
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Beanstalk Wurm
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Twining Twins
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Shardless Agent
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Magus of the Future
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Cosmos Charger
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Bramble Familiar
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Spinewoods Paladin
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Blessed Hippogriff
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Edgewall Innkeeper
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Illithid Harvester
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
18%synergy
The Reality Chip
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Loan Shark
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Alaundo the Seer
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Beastbond Outcaster
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Threadbind Clique
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Tanufel Rimespeaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Brigid, Clachan's Heart
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Freestrider Commando
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Crystal Dragon
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Glorious Protector
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Dread Linnorm
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Surge of Brilliance
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Depart the Realm
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
-17%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
-31%synergy
Faithful Mending
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Natural Reclamation
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Growth Spiral
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Planar Genesis
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Hurl into History
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Chemister's Insight
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Think Twice
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Forceful Denial
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-11%synergy
Memory Deluge
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Decisive Denial
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Bovine Intervention
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Endless Detour
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Reflection
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-28%synergy
Airbending Lesson
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Refute
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Run Away Together
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Hindering Light
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Charm
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Release to the Wind
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Suspend
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Essence Scatter
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Iron Verdict
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Take Up the Shield
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Radical Idea
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Phantom Interference
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Onslaught
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Steer Clear
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Repulse
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Cancel
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Mammoth Growth
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Rustler Rampage
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Deep Analysis
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
47%synergy
Plan the Heist
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
47%synergy
Step Between Worlds
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
43%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Venture Forth
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Terramorph
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Lessons from Life
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
-27%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Tumbleweed Rising
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Roamer's Routine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Unexpected Results
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Tumbleweeds
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Path to the Festival
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Varmints
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Map the Frontier
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Stolen Identity
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Heist
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Last Thoughts
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Winternight Stories
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Self-Reflection
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Lock and Load
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Will
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Walk with the Ancestors
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Secrets
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Portent of Calamity
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-22%synergy
Harmonize
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Eriette's Lullaby
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Jailbreak Scheme
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Explore
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Chaos Wand
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Lucky Clover
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
20%synergy
River Song's Diary
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Rod of Absorption
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-17%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Horn of Valhalla
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Glider Staff
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Short Bow
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Thunder Lasso
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Future Sight
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
46%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Monk Class
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
One with the Multiverse
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Buried in the Garden
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Niko Defies Destiny
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Airbender Ascension
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Stormcaller's Boon
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Elven Chorus
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Stop Cold
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Zendikar
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Reawakened
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Hidden Cataract
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
43%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
43%synergy
Hidden Nursery
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-33%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
-20%synergy
Sol Talisman
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Simic Signet
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Selesnya Signet
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Buried Treasure
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion79 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion78 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion77 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion63 decks80 decks
-12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
57%inclusion46 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion44 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Mystery
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Plenty
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
-11%synergy
Creosote Heath
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Blossoming Sands
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Brokers Hideout
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Lush Oasis
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Sodden Verdure
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Fortified Village
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-30%synergy
Edgewall Inn
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Grove
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Tangled Islet
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-11%synergy
Mirage Mesa
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Scattered Groves
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Urban Retreat
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Grove
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-16%synergy
Command Bridge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
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