Commander Intelligence
Depala, Pilot Exemplar - Synergies
Support packages and cards that fit this commander's plan.
Synergy Summary
Support packages to check
Depala, Pilot Exemplar has 30 connected cards across Dwarf and Pilot density, Vehicle threats, Crew and animation support packages. Start with the role on each card, then use the support package to decide whether it fits the commander plan.
Support Package Map
Cards that fit this commander
Cards are grouped from existing roles, support-package notes, and attached market context. These are cards to check, not a full decklist.
Dwarf and Pilot density6 cards
Dwarves, changelings, and Pilot payoffs matter when they crew, attack, or improve Vehicle math.
Dwarf Vehicle supportVeteran MotoristPLST versionView card ->
Dwarf Treasure bridgeMagda, Brazen OutlawKHM versionView card ->
Dwarf attack supportRenegade WheelsmithAER versionView card ->
Pilot supportGearshift AceKLD versionView card ->
Dwarf density setupDwarven RecruiterODY versionView card ->
Dwarf value supportGlóin, Dwarf EmissaryLTR versionView card ->Vehicle threats6 cards
Vehicle demand can come from Pioneer, casual artifact decks, or nostalgia, so check exact source signals.
High-impact VehicleSkysovereign, Consul FlagshipKLD versionView card ->
Efficient VehicleSmuggler's CopterPLST versionView card ->
Historic card selectionWeatherlightNEC versionView card ->
Top-end VehicleParhelion IINEC versionView card ->
Large crew payoffMighty Servant of Leuk-oPCLB versionView card ->
Value VehicleReckoner BankbusterNEO versionView card ->Crew and animation4 cards
Cards that crew, animate, or reduce crew pressure are support pieces, not separate Vehicle strategy slugs.
Artifact efficiency and recovery6 cards
Cost reducers, draw engines, and recursion should be checked against broad artifact demand.
Artifact draw supportSram, Senior EdificerNEC versionView card ->
Artifact creature productionDigsite EngineerC21 versionView card ->
Artifact cost reducerFoundry InspectorBRR versionView card ->
Artifact recursionRestoration SpecialistPLST versionView card ->
Artifact recovery landBuried RuinBRC versionView card ->
Artifact tutor landInventors' FairPLST versionView card ->Tap and untap engines1 cards
Untap engines need exact timing; a tapped Depala cannot be tapped again until she untaps.
Protection and interaction1 cards
Removal and recursion claims need source separation from pure price validation.
Combat finishers3 cards
Finishers should be tied to board state and crew math, not generic Boros combat copy.
Verified combo packages3 cards
Depala can sit near artifact/Dwarf/Vehicle combos, but the known lines here do not require Depala.
