The Ur-Dragon (Commander) - Optimized

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lorehold, the Historian
3.0%inclusion33 decks1.09K decks
2%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
2.1%inclusion11 decks534 decks
0%synergy
Smaug the Magnificent
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Quandrix, the Proof
1.7%inclusion9 decks534 decks
-1%synergy
Witherbloom, the Balancer
1.7%inclusion9 decks534 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
91%inclusion2.76K decks3.05K decks
81%synergy
Dragon Tempest
85%inclusion2.60K decks3.05K decks
77%synergy
Tiamat
82%inclusion2.51K decks3.05K decks
76%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
81%inclusion2.48K decks3.05K decks
75%synergy
Old Gnawbone
81%inclusion2.46K decks3.05K decks
74%synergy
Crux of Fate
78%inclusion2.38K decks3.05K decks
70%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
77%inclusion2.35K decks3.05K decks
70%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
73%inclusion2.22K decks3.05K decks
67%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
72%inclusion2.19K decks3.05K decks
66%synergy
Hellkite Courser
70%inclusion2.15K decks3.05K decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Temur Ascendancy
68%inclusion2.08K decks3.05K decks
59%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
65%inclusion1.99K decks3.05K decks
58%synergy
Atarka, World Render
62%inclusion1.88K decks3.05K decks
54%synergy
Dracogenesis
61%inclusion1.76K decks2.89K decks
54%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
61%inclusion1.84K decks3.05K decks
55%synergy
Morophon, the Boundless
60%inclusion1.83K decks3.05K decks
47%synergy
Farseek
60%inclusion1.82K decks3.05K decks
17%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
58%inclusion1.76K decks3.05K decks
53%synergy
Ureni of the Unwritten
57%inclusion1.65K decks2.89K decks
52%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
57%inclusion1.74K decks3.05K decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion1.79K decks3.05K decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion1.74K decks3.05K decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion1.69K decks3.05K decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion1.63K decks3.05K decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion1.59K decks3.05K decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion1.06K decks3.05K decks
22%synergy
Worldly Tutor
32%inclusion971 decks3.05K decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion879 decks3.05K decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion870 decks3.05K decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion701 decks3.05K decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Scourge of Valkas
57%inclusion1.73K decks3.05K decks
51%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion1.73K decks3.05K decks
32%synergy
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
55%inclusion1.68K decks3.05K decks
51%synergy
Rivaz of the Claw
55%inclusion1.67K decks3.05K decks
48%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
54%inclusion1.65K decks3.05K decks
48%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
53%inclusion1.62K decks3.04K decks
49%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
53%inclusion1.61K decks3.05K decks
49%synergy
Roaming Throne
47%inclusion1.42K decks3.05K decks
36%synergy
Bloom Tender
47%inclusion1.42K decks3.05K decks
29%synergy
Balefire Dragon
46%inclusion1.41K decks3.05K decks
42%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
44%inclusion1.35K decks3.05K decks
39%synergy
Rith, Liberated Primeval
41%inclusion1.24K decks3.05K decks
36%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
38%inclusion1.16K decks3.05K decks
34%synergy
Scion of Draco
36%inclusion1.11K decks3.05K decks
32%synergy
Scion of the Ur-Dragon
35%inclusion1.06K decks3.05K decks
32%synergy
Two-Headed Hellkite
34%inclusion1.03K decks3.05K decks
28%synergy
Scalelord Reckoner
31%inclusion945 decks3.05K decks
28%synergy
Savage Ventmaw
30%inclusion914 decks3.05K decks
26%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
29%inclusion880 decks3.05K decks
24%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
28%inclusion840 decks3.05K decks
24%synergy
Ramos, Dragon Engine
27%inclusion837 decks3.05K decks
21%synergy
Silumgar, the Drifting Death
26%inclusion796 decks3.05K decks
22%synergy
Dragonlord Kolaghan
23%inclusion703 decks3.05K decks
21%synergy
Zurgo and Ojutai
23%inclusion697 decks3.05K decks
21%synergy
Ganax, Astral Hunter
23%inclusion689 decks3.05K decks
19%synergy
Betor, Kin to All
23%inclusion653 decks2.89K decks
20%synergy
Hellkite Charger
22%inclusion679 decks3.05K decks
20%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion676 decks3.05K decks
12%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
22%inclusion670 decks3.05K decks
11%synergy
Wrathful Red Dragon
19%inclusion576 decks3.05K decks
17%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
18%inclusion562 decks3.05K decks
13%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
18%inclusion549 decks3.05K decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Regent
18%inclusion512 decks2.86K decks
16%synergy
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
18%inclusion539 decks3.05K decks
16%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
18%inclusion535 decks3.05K decks
15%synergy
Thrakkus the Butcher
17%inclusion532 decks3.05K decks
14%synergy
Korlessa, Scale Singer
17%inclusion520 decks3.05K decks
14%synergy
Goldlust Triad
17%inclusion485 decks2.88K decks
16%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
16%inclusion498 decks3.05K decks
14%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
16%inclusion461 decks2.89K decks
13%synergy
Scaled Nurturer
16%inclusion475 decks3.05K decks
14%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion463 decks3.05K decks
6%synergy
Dragonborn Champion
15%inclusion442 decks3.05K decks
13%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
14%inclusion434 decks3.05K decks
13%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
14%inclusion434 decks3.05K decks
13%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
14%inclusion421 decks3.05K decks
12%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
13%inclusion407 decks3.04K decks
12%synergy
Broodcaller Scourge
12%inclusion333 decks2.85K decks
10%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
11%inclusion350 decks3.05K decks
-8%synergy
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
11%inclusion350 decks3.05K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
48%inclusion1.47K decks3.05K decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion1.47K decks3.05K decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion1.11K decks3.05K decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion819 decks3.05K decks
-2%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
27%inclusion813 decks3.05K decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion799 decks3.05K decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion630 decks3.05K decks
10%synergy
Stubborn Denial
21%inclusion627 decks3.05K decks
19%synergy
Sarkhan's Triumph
18%inclusion538 decks3.05K decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion429 decks3.05K decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion424 decks3.05K decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion418 decks3.05K decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
14%inclusion413 decks3.05K decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion397 decks3.05K decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
10%inclusion312 decks3.05K decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion296 decks3.05K decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.2%inclusion219 decks3.05K decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.9%inclusion210 decks3.05K decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
6.5%inclusion197 decks3.05K decks
2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
5.8%inclusion176 decks3.05K decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
5.5%inclusion169 decks3.05K decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
51%inclusion1.56K decks3.05K decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
49%inclusion1.49K decks3.05K decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion918 decks3.05K decks
-5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
24%inclusion733 decks3.05K decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion688 decks3.05K decks
1%synergy
Majestic Genesis
17%inclusion526 decks3.05K decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
15%inclusion471 decks3.05K decks
-4%synergy
Last March of the Ents
13%inclusion409 decks3.05K decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion335 decks3.05K decks
-2%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
10%inclusion299 decks3.05K decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.2%inclusion281 decks3.05K decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion271 decks3.05K decks
2%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.8%inclusion268 decks3.05K decks
5%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
8.1%inclusion246 decks3.05K decks
1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.8%inclusion239 decks3.05K decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.7%inclusion236 decks3.05K decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.7%inclusion205 decks3.05K decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
5.2%inclusion158 decks3.05K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Incubator
57%inclusion1.73K decks3.05K decks
41%synergy
Herald's Horn
39%inclusion1.18K decks3.05K decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion1.05K decks3.05K decks
18%synergy
The Great Henge
33%inclusion1.02K decks3.05K decks
27%synergy
Fist of Suns
16%inclusion500 decks3.05K decks
11%synergy
Monster Manual
11%inclusion324 decks3.05K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.2%inclusion250 decks3.05K decks
-4%synergy
Dragon Arch
7.0%inclusion213 decks3.05K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rhythm of the Wild
51%inclusion1.54K decks3.05K decks
40%synergy
Call the Spirit Dragons
50%inclusion1.44K decks2.87K decks
44%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
42%inclusion1.27K decks3.05K decks
29%synergy
Aggravated Assault
22%inclusion676 decks3.05K decks
20%synergy
Kindred Discovery
21%inclusion628 decks3.05K decks
10%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
20%inclusion608 decks3.05K decks
16%synergy
Mirari's Wake
15%inclusion465 decks3.05K decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion433 decks3.05K decks
9%synergy
Steely Resolve
13%inclusion404 decks3.05K decks
12%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
12%inclusion358 decks2.89K decks
10%synergy
Defense of the Heart
12%inclusion377 decks3.05K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion327 decks3.05K decks
0%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
11%inclusion323 decks3.05K decks
-4%synergy
Sneak Attack
10%inclusion311 decks3.05K decks
9%synergy
Elemental Bond
9.3%inclusion282 decks3.05K decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Fire
9.1%inclusion277 decks3.05K decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
8.1%inclusion233 decks2.89K decks
5%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
6.6%inclusion189 decks2.88K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
6.1%inclusion187 decks3.05K decks
3%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
5.6%inclusion162 decks2.89K decks
4%synergy
Frontier Siege
5.2%inclusion158 decks3.05K decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tarkir
5.2%inclusion159 decks3.05K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sarkhan Unbroken
24%inclusion722 decks3.05K decks
21%synergy
Sarkhan, Fireblood
9.2%inclusion280 decks3.05K decks
8%synergy
Sivitri, Dragon Master
8.7%inclusion265 decks3.05K decks
7%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
8.6%inclusion262 decks3.05K decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
23%inclusion702 decks3.05K decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion620 decks3.05K decks
-5%synergy
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
14%inclusion439 decks3.05K decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion432 decks3.05K decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion402 decks2.89K decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion382 decks3.04K decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
9.3%inclusion282 decks3.05K decks
-1%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
5.4%inclusion164 decks3.05K decks
-10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.1%inclusion155 decks3.05K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.1%inclusion154 decks3.05K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion2.92K decks3.05K decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion2.62K decks3.05K decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
48%inclusion1.45K decks3.05K decks
-3%synergy
Mox Jasper
46%inclusion1.36K decks2.97K decks
41%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
41%inclusion1.25K decks3.05K decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion1.02K decks3.05K decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion618 decks3.05K decks
14%synergy
Orb of Dragonkind
17%inclusion504 decks3.05K decks
14%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
16%inclusion478 decks3.05K decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion473 decks3.05K decks
9%synergy
Firdoch Core
14%inclusion175 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
13%inclusion363 decks2.88K decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion321 decks3.05K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
10%inclusion303 decks3.05K decks
1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
9.1%inclusion262 decks2.88K decks
7%synergy
Timeless Lotus
8.8%inclusion268 decks3.05K decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.6%inclusion262 decks3.05K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.5%inclusion260 decks3.05K decks
2%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
6.9%inclusion210 decks3.05K decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.4%inclusion196 decks3.05K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion2.92K decks3.05K decks
7%synergy
Mountain
79%inclusion2.42K decks3.05K decks
2%synergy
Forest
75%inclusion2.30K decks3.05K decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
70%inclusion2.12K decks3.05K decks
53%synergy
Island
68%inclusion2.07K decks3.05K decks
-11%synergy
Stomping Ground
67%inclusion2.03K decks3.05K decks
37%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
66%inclusion2.02K decks3.05K decks
59%synergy
Swamp
66%inclusion2K decks3.05K decks
-10%synergy
Plains
65%inclusion1.98K decks3.05K decks
-13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
60%inclusion1.82K decks3.05K decks
34%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
58%inclusion1.69K decks2.89K decks
52%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion1.75K decks3.05K decks
34%synergy
Breeding Pool
56%inclusion1.71K decks3.05K decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion1.71K decks3.05K decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
56%inclusion1.70K decks3.05K decks
34%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
56%inclusion1.70K decks3.05K decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion1.68K decks3.05K decks
34%synergy
Windswept Heath
55%inclusion1.67K decks3.05K decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion1.65K decks3.05K decks
33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
54%inclusion1.65K decks3.05K decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion1.64K decks3.05K decks
32%synergy
Sacred Foundry
53%inclusion1.61K decks3.05K decks
29%synergy
Temple Garden
53%inclusion1.61K decks3.05K decks
23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
52%inclusion1.59K decks3.05K decks
27%synergy
Ketria Triome
52%inclusion1.57K decks3.05K decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion1.47K decks3.05K decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion1.43K decks3.05K decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
46%inclusion1.40K decks3.05K decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion1.36K decks3.05K decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
42%inclusion1.29K decks3.05K decks
18%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion1.27K decks3.05K decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
40%inclusion1.22K decks3.05K decks
24%synergy
Godless Shrine
39%inclusion1.19K decks3.05K decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion1.17K decks3.05K decks
18%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
36%inclusion1.11K decks3.05K decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion1.10K decks3.05K decks
17%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
33%inclusion1.02K decks3.05K decks
14%synergy
Zagoth Triome
29%inclusion884 decks3.05K decks
9%synergy
Savai Triome
29%inclusion874 decks3.05K decks
14%synergy
The World Tree
27%inclusion824 decks3.05K decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Triome
26%inclusion797 decks3.05K decks
10%synergy
Indatha Triome
25%inclusion768 decks3.05K decks
4%synergy
Taiga
25%inclusion765 decks3.05K decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion713 decks3.05K decks
12%synergy
Badlands
23%inclusion710 decks3.05K decks
12%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion703 decks3.05K decks
12%synergy
Bayou
23%inclusion693 decks3.05K decks
10%synergy
Tropical Island
22%inclusion680 decks3.05K decks
9%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion666 decks3.05K decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
21%inclusion650 decks3.05K decks
2%synergy