The Ur-Dragon (Commander) - Budget Optimized Dragons

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Atarka, World Render
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Crux of Fate
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Tiamat
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Dragon Tempest
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Call the Spirit Dragons
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Ramos, Dragon Engine
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Cultivate
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Herald's Horn
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Dracogenesis
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Crucible of Fire
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Farseek
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Ganax, Astral Hunter
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Rith, Liberated Primeval
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Old Gnawbone
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Thrakkus the Butcher
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Silumgar, the Drifting Death
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Scion of the Ur-Dragon
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Hellkite Charger
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Korlessa, Scale Singer
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Morophon, the Boundless
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Scalelord Reckoner
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Rivaz of the Claw
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Savage Ventmaw
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Sunscorch Regent
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Scion of Draco
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Wrathful Red Dragon
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Dromoka, the Eternal
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Hellkite Courser
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Ureni of the Unwritten
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Earthquake Dragon
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Two-Headed Hellkite
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Amareth, the Lustrous
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Zurgo and Ojutai
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Thunderbreak Regent
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Scaled Nurturer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
O-Kagachi, Vengeful Kami
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Balefire Dragon
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Steel Hellkite
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Teneb, the Harvester
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Marang River Regent
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Betor, Kin to All
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Goldlust Triad
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Dragonologist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Draconic Muralists
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Kilnmouth Dragon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Deathbringer Regent
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Sarkhan's Triumph
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-23%synergy
Dragon's Fire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Piercing Exhale
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Denial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Negate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Draconic Lore
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Saw It Coming
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Putrefy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Breath Weapon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Spit Flame
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Rampant Growth
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Lore
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Temur
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Perennation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Majestic Genesis
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Full Throttle
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Earthquake
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fearsome Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Migration Path
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Incubator
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Dragon Arch
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Fist of Suns
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mirror of the Forebears
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Time Sieve
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Temur Ascendancy
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Kindred Discovery
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Mirari's Wake
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
All-Out Assault
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Frontier Siege
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Elemental Bond
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Dragonback Assault
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Lurking Predators
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Monastery Siege
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Warstorm Surge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Bear Umbra
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
The Kami War
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Palace Siege
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Shadow in the Warp
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mass Hysteria
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Annie Joins Up
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Will
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mana Reflection
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of Mutation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Bower Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tarkir
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sarkhan Unbroken
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Sarkhan, Fireblood
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Sivitri, Dragon Master
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Sarkhan the Masterless
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Sarkhan the Mad
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Cave of the Frost Dragon
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Mox Jasper
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Orb of Dragonkind
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Timeless Lotus
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Firdoch Core
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Legends
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Pillar of Origins
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Island
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Mystic Monastery
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Jungle Shrine
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Nomad Outpost
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Opulent Palace
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the Dragon Queen
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-34%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Savage Lands
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Blood Crypt
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Vivid Grove
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Vivid Crag
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Stomping Ground
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Seaside Citadel
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Vivid Creek
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
The World Tree
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Cinder Glade
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Vivid Marsh
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Turf
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Highlands
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Jungle Hollow
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Dismal Backwater
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy