The Ur-Dragon (Commander) - Expensive 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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Ancient Copper Dragon
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
90%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
90%synergy
Old Gnawbone
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
90%synergy
Dragon Tempest
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Tiamat
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Hellkite Courser
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Dracogenesis
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
70%synergy
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Crux of Fate
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Ureni of the Unwritten
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Bloom Tender
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Mana Drain
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Morophon, the Boundless
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Teferi's Protection
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Smothering Tithe
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Tomb
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Mana Vault
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Mox Diamond
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Chrome Mox
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Atarka, World Render
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Balefire Dragon
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Roaming Throne
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Two-Headed Hellkite
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Scion of the Ur-Dragon
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Scion of Draco
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Zurgo and Ojutai
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Rivaz of the Claw
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Ganax, Astral Hunter
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Rith, Liberated Primeval
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Goldlust Triad
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Noble Hierarch
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Savage Ventmaw
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Betor, Kin to All
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Ramos, Dragon Engine
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Hellkite Charger
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Korlessa, Scale Singer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Silumgar, the Drifting Death
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Marang River Regent
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Broodcaller Scourge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Regent
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sylvia Brightspear
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Dragonlord Kolaghan
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Scalelord Reckoner
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Helga, Skittish Seer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Scaled Nurturer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Worldly Tutor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Stubborn Denial
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sarkhan's Triumph
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Negate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Imperial Seal
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Majestic Genesis
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Last March of the Ents
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Coalition Victory
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Incubator
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
The Great Henge
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Herald's Horn
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Monster Manual
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Gathering Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Call the Spirit Dragons
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Kindred Discovery
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Aggravated Assault
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Sneak Attack
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Exploration
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Steely Resolve
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Defense of the Heart
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Revel in Riches
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Omen
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Moat
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shadow in the Warp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Omniscience
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Mutation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Binding
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sarkhan Unbroken
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sivitri, Dragon Master
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mox Jasper
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Firdoch Core
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Grim Monolith
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Orb of Dragonkind
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Timeless Lotus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
88%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
89%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
88%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
87%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
87%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
88%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
89%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
84%synergy
Cavern of Souls
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
79%synergy
Scrubland
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Wooded Foothills
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Scalding Tarn
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Polluted Delta
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Arid Mesa
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Marsh Flats
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Flooded Strand
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Windswept Heath
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
48%synergy
City of Brass
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Stomping Ground
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Forest
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
-29%synergy
Steam Vents
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Island
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-35%synergy
Blood Crypt
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Swamp
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-35%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Mountain
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-36%synergy
Plains
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-37%synergy
Breeding Pool
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ketria Triome
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Zagoth Triome
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Savai Triome
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
15%synergy
The World Tree
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Temple Garden
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Raugrin Triome
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-6%synergy