The Ur-Dragon (Commander) - Optimized Flying

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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Smaug the Magnificent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lorehold, the Historian
3.4%inclusion5 decks145 decks
3%synergy
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-5%synergy
Restoration Seminar
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Erode
1.3%inclusion1 decks78 decks
0%synergy
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Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
97%inclusion260 decks269 decks
87%synergy
Dragon Tempest
90%inclusion242 decks269 decks
82%synergy
Tiamat
87%inclusion233 decks269 decks
80%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
86%inclusion230 decks269 decks
79%synergy
Old Gnawbone
85%inclusion229 decks269 decks
78%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
83%inclusion223 decks269 decks
76%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
79%inclusion212 decks269 decks
73%synergy
Crux of Fate
81%inclusion218 decks269 decks
73%synergy
Hellkite Courser
77%inclusion208 decks269 decks
73%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
74%inclusion199 decks269 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Temur Ascendancy
73%inclusion197 decks269 decks
64%synergy
Ureni of the Unwritten
69%inclusion182 decks263 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
68%inclusion182 decks269 decks
63%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
67%inclusion180 decks269 decks
60%synergy
Dracogenesis
65%inclusion172 decks263 decks
59%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
64%inclusion172 decks269 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
64%inclusion171 decks269 decks
59%synergy
Farseek
61%inclusion165 decks269 decks
19%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
61%inclusion164 decks269 decks
56%synergy
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
61%inclusion164 decks269 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion166 decks269 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion164 decks269 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion161 decks269 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion158 decks269 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion140 decks269 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion104 decks269 decks
26%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion89 decks269 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion86 decks269 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion77 decks269 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion63 decks269 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Utvara Hellkite
60%inclusion161 decks269 decks
55%synergy
Atarka, World Render
58%inclusion157 decks269 decks
51%synergy
Birds of Paradise
58%inclusion157 decks269 decks
34%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
58%inclusion155 decks269 decks
51%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
57%inclusion154 decks268 decks
53%synergy
Morophon, the Boundless
57%inclusion152 decks269 decks
43%synergy
Rivaz of the Claw
55%inclusion148 decks269 decks
49%synergy
Balefire Dragon
51%inclusion138 decks269 decks
47%synergy
Bloom Tender
49%inclusion133 decks269 decks
31%synergy
Roaming Throne
46%inclusion125 decks269 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
46%inclusion123 decks269 decks
42%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
43%inclusion117 decks269 decks
38%synergy
Rith, Liberated Primeval
43%inclusion115 decks269 decks
38%synergy
Two-Headed Hellkite
39%inclusion105 decks269 decks
34%synergy
Scion of Draco
36%inclusion97 decks269 decks
31%synergy
Scion of the Ur-Dragon
34%inclusion91 decks269 decks
31%synergy
Ramos, Dragon Engine
28%inclusion76 decks269 decks
22%synergy
Scalelord Reckoner
28%inclusion76 decks269 decks
25%synergy
Zurgo and Ojutai
28%inclusion74 decks269 decks
26%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
28%inclusion74 decks269 decks
24%synergy
Savage Ventmaw
28%inclusion74 decks269 decks
24%synergy
Betor, Kin to All
27%inclusion72 decks263 decks
25%synergy
Dragonlord Kolaghan
27%inclusion72 decks269 decks
25%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
26%inclusion71 decks269 decks
22%synergy
Ganax, Astral Hunter
24%inclusion64 decks269 decks
20%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
24%inclusion64 decks269 decks
13%synergy
Delighted Halfling
23%inclusion63 decks269 decks
13%synergy
Silumgar, the Drifting Death
23%inclusion62 decks269 decks
19%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
23%inclusion61 decks269 decks
21%synergy
Goldlust Triad
22%inclusion57 decks263 decks
21%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
20%inclusion55 decks269 decks
15%synergy
Hellkite Charger
20%inclusion54 decks269 decks
18%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
20%inclusion52 decks263 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
20%inclusion53 decks269 decks
18%synergy
Wrathful Red Dragon
19%inclusion52 decks269 decks
17%synergy
Korlessa, Scale Singer
19%inclusion50 decks269 decks
15%synergy
Scaled Nurturer
18%inclusion48 decks269 decks
16%synergy
Thrakkus the Butcher
17%inclusion47 decks269 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Regent
16%inclusion43 decks262 decks
14%synergy
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
16%inclusion44 decks269 decks
14%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
16%inclusion44 decks269 decks
14%synergy
Noble Hierarch
16%inclusion42 decks269 decks
7%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
15%inclusion41 decks269 decks
14%synergy
Dragonborn Champion
14%inclusion38 decks269 decks
13%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
14%inclusion37 decks269 decks
12%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
13%inclusion33 decks263 decks
11%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
12%inclusion32 decks269 decks
10%synergy
Parapet Thrasher
12%inclusion31 decks262 decks
11%synergy
Broodcaller Scourge
11%inclusion30 decks261 decks
10%synergy
Dragonlord Ojutai
11%inclusion30 decks269 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
51%inclusion136 decks269 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion121 decks269 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion109 decks269 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion74 decks269 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion72 decks269 decks
4%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
25%inclusion67 decks269 decks
11%synergy
Stubborn Denial
21%inclusion56 decks269 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion53 decks269 decks
9%synergy
Sarkhan's Triumph
19%inclusion50 decks269 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion39 decks269 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
14%inclusion37 decks269 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion36 decks269 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion32 decks269 decks
2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion30 decks269 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion29 decks269 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.6%inclusion23 decks269 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Charm
8.2%inclusion22 decks269 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.4%inclusion20 decks269 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.3%inclusion17 decks269 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.9%inclusion16 decks269 decks
0%synergy
Negate
5.6%inclusion15 decks269 decks
-3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
5.2%inclusion14 decks269 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
5.2%inclusion14 decks269 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion133 decks269 decks
23%synergy
Three Visits
48%inclusion130 decks269 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion89 decks269 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion63 decks269 decks
1%synergy
Majestic Genesis
19%inclusion52 decks269 decks
18%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
19%inclusion51 decks269 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion46 decks269 decks
-2%synergy
Last March of the Ents
13%inclusion35 decks269 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion28 decks269 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion27 decks269 decks
8%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
10%inclusion26 decks269 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion25 decks269 decks
2%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
9.3%inclusion25 decks269 decks
2%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
9.3%inclusion25 decks269 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.1%inclusion19 decks269 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion18 decks269 decks
3%synergy
Explore
5.6%inclusion15 decks269 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
5.2%inclusion14 decks269 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Incubator
58%inclusion155 decks269 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion100 decks269 decks
21%synergy
Herald's Horn
36%inclusion96 decks269 decks
18%synergy
The Great Henge
32%inclusion86 decks269 decks
26%synergy
Fist of Suns
16%inclusion44 decks269 decks
11%synergy
Monster Manual
10%inclusion27 decks269 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.7%inclusion18 decks269 decks
-6%synergy
Dragon Arch
5.6%inclusion15 decks269 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Rhythm of the Wild
55%inclusion149 decks269 decks
45%synergy
Call the Spirit Dragons
53%inclusion140 decks262 decks
47%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
44%inclusion118 decks269 decks
31%synergy
Aggravated Assault
25%inclusion67 decks269 decks
23%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
24%inclusion64 decks269 decks
20%synergy
Kindred Discovery
14%inclusion39 decks269 decks
3%synergy
Steely Resolve
14%inclusion39 decks269 decks
13%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
14%inclusion38 decks263 decks
12%synergy
Defense of the Heart
14%inclusion38 decks269 decks
12%synergy
Mirari's Wake
13%inclusion34 decks269 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion32 decks269 decks
7%synergy
Sneak Attack
11%inclusion29 decks269 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
8.6%inclusion23 decks269 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.6%inclusion23 decks269 decks
-2%synergy
Crucible of Fire
8.2%inclusion22 decks269 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.8%inclusion21 decks269 decks
5%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
6.5%inclusion17 decks263 decks
5%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
5.7%inclusion15 decks263 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sarkhan Unbroken
26%inclusion71 decks269 decks
24%synergy
Sarkhan, Fireblood
11%inclusion29 decks269 decks
10%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
10%inclusion26 decks269 decks
9%synergy
Sivitri, Dragon Master
9.3%inclusion25 decks269 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
24%inclusion64 decks269 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion46 decks269 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion43 decks269 decks
-10%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion42 decks263 decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion35 decks269 decks
5%synergy
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
11%inclusion30 decks269 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.2%inclusion22 decks269 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.4%inclusion20 decks269 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion15 decks269 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion15 decks269 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion260 decks269 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion241 decks269 decks
14%synergy
Mox Jasper
48%inclusion128 decks267 decks
43%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
45%inclusion121 decks269 decks
-5%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
43%inclusion116 decks269 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion101 decks269 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion53 decks269 decks
13%synergy
Orb of Dragonkind
18%inclusion49 decks269 decks
15%synergy
Firdoch Core
18%inclusion29 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
17%inclusion45 decks269 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion40 decks269 decks
8%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
11%inclusion29 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
11%inclusion29 decks269 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion29 decks269 decks
5%synergy
Timeless Lotus
11%inclusion29 decks269 decks
0%synergy
Herd Heirloom
10%inclusion26 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.3%inclusion25 decks269 decks
2%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
7.4%inclusion20 decks269 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion17 decks269 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion17 decks269 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion260 decks269 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion217 decks269 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
77%inclusion208 decks269 decks
60%synergy
Forest
75%inclusion203 decks269 decks
-6%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
70%inclusion185 decks263 decks
64%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
70%inclusion189 decks269 decks
63%synergy
Island
68%inclusion184 decks269 decks
-11%synergy
Swamp
68%inclusion183 decks269 decks
-7%synergy
Stomping Ground
67%inclusion180 decks269 decks
37%synergy
Plains
67%inclusion179 decks269 decks
-11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion158 decks269 decks
33%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion153 decks269 decks
33%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion152 decks269 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion149 decks269 decks
-8%synergy
Ketria Triome
55%inclusion148 decks269 decks
31%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
55%inclusion147 decks269 decks
26%synergy
Sacred Foundry
54%inclusion146 decks269 decks
31%synergy
Breeding Pool
53%inclusion143 decks269 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion143 decks269 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
53%inclusion142 decks269 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion140 decks269 decks
30%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
52%inclusion139 decks269 decks
26%synergy
Misty Rainforest
51%inclusion136 decks269 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
51%inclusion136 decks269 decks
23%synergy
Temple Garden
51%inclusion136 decks269 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
48%inclusion129 decks269 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion129 decks269 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion127 decks269 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion121 decks269 decks
23%synergy
Reflecting Pool
43%inclusion115 decks269 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion111 decks269 decks
21%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
41%inclusion109 decks269 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
41%inclusion109 decks269 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
38%inclusion103 decks269 decks
14%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
38%inclusion103 decks269 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion101 decks269 decks
19%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
35%inclusion95 decks269 decks
16%synergy
Savai Triome
32%inclusion86 decks269 decks
17%synergy
Zagoth Triome
31%inclusion84 decks269 decks
11%synergy
The World Tree
30%inclusion81 decks269 decks
3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
29%inclusion77 decks269 decks
12%synergy
Indatha Triome
27%inclusion73 decks269 decks
6%synergy
Taiga
26%inclusion71 decks269 decks
14%synergy
Badlands
25%inclusion66 decks269 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion66 decks269 decks
13%synergy
Bayou
23%inclusion63 decks269 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion63 decks269 decks
13%synergy
Tropical Island
23%inclusion62 decks269 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
23%inclusion61 decks269 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
22%inclusion60 decks269 decks
4%synergy