The Ur-Dragon (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Ramp

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
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Old Gnawbone
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
93%synergy
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
91%synergy
Hellkite Courser
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
86%synergy
Ureni of the Unwritten
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
86%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
86%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Tiamat
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
84%synergy
Dragon Tempest
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Crux of Fate
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Dracogenesis
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Birds of Paradise
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Bloom Tender
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Mox Diamond
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
86%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Teferi's Protection
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Mana Vault
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Demonic Tutor
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
55%synergy
The One Ring
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Chrome Mox
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Ignoble Hierarch
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Scion of Draco
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Goldlust Triad
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Zurgo and Ojutai
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Noble Hierarch
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Marang River Regent
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Dragonlord Kolaghan
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Rivaz of the Claw
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Helga, Skittish Seer
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Sylvia Brightspear
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Betor, Kin to All
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Two-Headed Hellkite
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Roaming Throne
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Balefire Dragon
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Parapet Thrasher
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Scavenger Regent
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Rith, Liberated Primeval
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Delighted Halfling
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Broodcaller Scourge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Wrathful Red Dragon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Deceptive Frostkite
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Astral Dragon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Morophon, the Boundless
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Atarka, World Render
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Omni-Changeling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mutable Explorer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Rapacious Dragon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Stubborn Denial
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Heroic Intervention
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Boros Charm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stinging Study
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Abrupt Decay
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Crop Rotation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Burnt Offering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Final Fortune
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-29%synergy
Path to Exile
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Saw in Half
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Majestic Genesis
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Imperial Seal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Culling Ritual
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-24%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Replenish
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Geosurge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Selvala's Stampede
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Timetwister
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Time Spiral
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Channel the Suns
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dragonstorm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Genesis Wave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Coalition Victory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Gathering Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Monster Manual
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Fist of Suns
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Arch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Rhythm of the Wild
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Steely Resolve
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Call the Spirit Dragons
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Doubling Season
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Freed from the Real
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lurking Predators
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mana Echoes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mirari's Wake
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Burgeoning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Will
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Furnace Celebration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Binding
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Mutation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Sneak Attack
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Defense of the Heart
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Sarkhan Unbroken
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Sarkhan, Fireblood
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Sivitri, Dragon Master
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Arena of Glory
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Firdoch Core
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Mox Jasper
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Grim Monolith
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-23%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Cursed Mirror
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Timeless Lotus
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Coalition Relic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Legends
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Orb of Dragonkind
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
88%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
89%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
88%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
88%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
87%synergy
Cavern of Souls
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
83%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
87%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
88%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
89%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Windswept Heath
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Wooded Foothills
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Arid Mesa
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Scalding Tarn
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Scrubland
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Polluted Delta
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
59%synergy
City of Brass
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Mountain
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Marsh Flats
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Stomping Ground
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Ketria Triome
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Savai Triome
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Forest
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-45%synergy
Steam Vents
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Island
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-52%synergy
Swamp
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-57%synergy
Godless Shrine
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-60%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Indatha Triome
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Temple Garden
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Zagoth Triome
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the Dragon Queen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-10%synergy