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Alena, Kessig Trapper
Price tag $0.20

Legendary CreatureHuman Scout

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Alena, Kessig Trapper.

Partner Commanders

Alena, Kessig Trapper can partner with any of these 59 commanders.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alena, Kessig Trapper's abilities and overall game plan.

Inferno Hellion Inferno Hellion
+54% Synergy $0.14
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+53% Synergy $0.31
Relic Golem Relic Golem
+46% Synergy $0.19
Arc Runner Arc Runner
+46% Synergy $0.16
Thunderblust Thunderblust
+46% Synergy $0.49
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+45% Synergy $0.42
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+44% Synergy $0.08
Cosmic Larva Cosmic Larva
+38% Synergy $0.28
Nova Chaser Nova Chaser
+38% Synergy $1.56
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+38% Synergy $1.49

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Alena, Kessig Trapper decks.

Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+37% Synergy $2.06
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+34% Synergy $0.79
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+34% Synergy $1.41
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+32% Synergy $1.28
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+32% Synergy $0.65
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+28% Synergy $4.84
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+27% Synergy $7.40
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+27% Synergy $0.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.20
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.38

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $11.38
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $89.88
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $30.76
Gamble Gamble
-8% Synergy $9.60

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alena, Kessig Trapper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+33% Synergy $2.20
Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+32% Synergy $0.12
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+31% Synergy $0.08
Phyrexian Soulgorger Phyrexian Soulgorger
+31% Synergy $4.17
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+27% Synergy $0.22
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+26% Synergy $0.23
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+25% Synergy $0.68
Hazoret, Godseeker Hazoret, Godseeker
+24% Synergy $0.63
Yidaro, Wandering Monster Yidaro, Wandering Monster
+23% Synergy $0.20
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+23% Synergy $0.34
Keldon Vandals Keldon Vandals
+23% Synergy $0.11
Endless One Endless One
+23% Synergy $0.91
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+22% Synergy $0.12
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+21% Synergy $0.21
Hill Gigas Hill Gigas
+20% Synergy $0.04
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+18% Synergy $3.66
Ulamog, the Defiler Ulamog, the Defiler
+17% Synergy $18.89
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
+17% Synergy $4.21
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+17% Synergy $5.77
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+16% Synergy $1.74
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+16% Synergy $1.77
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+15% Synergy $0.36
Lupine Prototype Lupine Prototype
+15% Synergy $0.11
Phyrexian Dreadnought Phyrexian Dreadnought
+15% Synergy $179.37
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+15% Synergy $9.24
Avatar of Fury Avatar of Fury
+15% Synergy $0.35
Emrakul, the Promised End Emrakul, the Promised End
+15% Synergy $12.67
Ruinous Minotaur Ruinous Minotaur
+15% Synergy $0.08
Rampaging War Mammoth Rampaging War Mammoth
+15% Synergy $0.18
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+15% Synergy $0.10
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+14% Synergy $15.70
Goblin Goliath Goblin Goliath
+14% Synergy $2.87
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+14% Synergy $4.45
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+14% Synergy $39.17
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+13% Synergy $2.05
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+13% Synergy $1.01
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+13% Synergy $1.41
Ruin Grinder Ruin Grinder
+12% Synergy $0.36
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.99
Fiendish Duo Fiendish Duo
+11% Synergy $0.60
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+11% Synergy $10.34
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+9% Synergy $12.76
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+7% Synergy $4.40
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+7% Synergy $0.62
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+7% Synergy $0.28
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+5% Synergy $0.23
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+4% Synergy $9.20
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+2% Synergy $21.66
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.20
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-2% Synergy $0.97

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alena, Kessig Trapper safe.

Electrodominance Electrodominance
+18% Synergy $0.35
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+16% Synergy $2.52
Repeated Reverberation Repeated Reverberation
+14% Synergy $0.23
Expedite Expedite
+13% Synergy $0.95
Display of Power Display of Power
+13% Synergy $0.21
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+12% Synergy $0.60
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+12% Synergy $0.32
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+11% Synergy $10.47
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+10% Synergy $1.61
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $8.04
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+7% Synergy $0.16
Shunt Shunt
+7% Synergy $0.77
Decaying Time Loop Decaying Time Loop
+7% Synergy $0.19
Demon Bolt Demon Bolt
+7% Synergy $0.08
Burnout Burnout
+7% Synergy $1.44
Molten Influence Molten Influence
+7% Synergy $6.07
Rush of Blood Rush of Blood
+7% Synergy $0.16
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+7% Synergy $0.21
Dangerous Wager Dangerous Wager
+7% Synergy $0.08
Faithless Salvaging Faithless Salvaging
+6% Synergy $0.06
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+6% Synergy $0.11
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+6% Synergy $0.21
Smash to Smithereens Smash to Smithereens
+6% Synergy $0.18
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+5% Synergy $3.20
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+5% Synergy $0.46
Ricochet Trap Ricochet Trap
+4% Synergy $0.46
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+4% Synergy $0.14
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+3% Synergy $0.09
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+3% Synergy $0.34
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+3% Synergy $0.09
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+3% Synergy $0.33
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.59
Reiterate Reiterate
+3% Synergy $11.11
Reverberate Reverberate
+2% Synergy $2.31
Shock Shock
+1% Synergy $0.03
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
0% Synergy $2.52
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-1% Synergy $2.33
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-1% Synergy $1.81
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.13
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.10
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.72
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-6% Synergy $1.37
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-7% Synergy $0.37
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-7% Synergy $1.40
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-11% Synergy $11.77
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-15% Synergy $7.08
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-16% Synergy $5.84
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-19% Synergy $48.80

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alena, Kessig Trapper's game plan and control the board.

Fireball Fireball
+36% Synergy $0.13
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+28% Synergy $0.11
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+27% Synergy $0.10
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+26% Synergy $0.40
Threaten Threaten
+23% Synergy $0.31
Conflagrate Conflagrate
+23% Synergy $0.15
Devil's Play Devil's Play
+22% Synergy $0.17
Banefire Banefire
+20% Synergy $0.58
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+19% Synergy $0.20
Red Sun's Zenith Red Sun's Zenith
+15% Synergy $0.41
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+15% Synergy $0.23
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+15% Synergy $0.29
Browbeat Browbeat
+14% Synergy $0.33
Red Sun's Twilight Red Sun's Twilight
+14% Synergy $0.17
Path of the Pyromancer Path of the Pyromancer
+14% Synergy $1.85
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+13% Synergy $0.36
By Force By Force
+13% Synergy $0.35
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+12% Synergy $3.60
Insurrection Insurrection
+12% Synergy $8.08
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+10% Synergy $0.17
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+9% Synergy $0.45
Pyretic Charge Pyretic Charge
+9% Synergy $0.26
Megaton's Fate Megaton's Fate
+9% Synergy $0.11
Fanged Flames Fanged Flames
+8% Synergy $0.05
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+8% Synergy $1.56
Pack's Betrayal Pack's Betrayal
+8% Synergy $0.06
Malevolent Whispers Malevolent Whispers
+8% Synergy $0.05
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+7% Synergy $0.97
Bonfire of the Damned Bonfire of the Damned
+7% Synergy $2.00
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+7% Synergy $0.05
Wrangle Wrangle
+7% Synergy $0.09
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+7% Synergy $0.07
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+7% Synergy $0.11
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+7% Synergy $0.08
Storm's Wrath Storm's Wrath
+7% Synergy $0.13
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.06
Hijack Hijack
+7% Synergy $0.06
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+6% Synergy $0.18
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+5% Synergy $0.33
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+5% Synergy $0.46
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+4% Synergy $0.43
Overmaster Overmaster
+3% Synergy $1.44
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+1% Synergy $1.55
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-1% Synergy $0.24
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-2% Synergy $1.05
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-2% Synergy $0.38
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-4% Synergy $4.67
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-19% Synergy $0.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-25% Synergy $2.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-30% Synergy $1.53

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Doubling Cube Doubling Cube
+37% Synergy $19.39
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+34% Synergy $5.48
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+28% Synergy $0.50
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+28% Synergy $0.94
Hematite Talisman Hematite Talisman
+23% Synergy $0.30
Keys to the House Keys to the House
+22% Synergy $0.14
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+15% Synergy $0.86
Spare Supplies Spare Supplies
+15% Synergy $0.10
Clamorous Ironclad Clamorous Ironclad
+12% Synergy $0.05
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+11% Synergy $1.55
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+9% Synergy $0.07
Colfenor's Urn Colfenor's Urn
+8% Synergy $0.09
Consulate Dreadnought Consulate Dreadnought
+8% Synergy $0.20
Farsight Mask Farsight Mask
+8% Synergy $0.31
Wanderer's Twig Wanderer's Twig
+8% Synergy $0.20
Geometric Nexus Geometric Nexus
+8% Synergy $0.21
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+8% Synergy $2.44
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.11
Puppet Strings Puppet Strings
+7% Synergy $0.95
Symmetry Matrix Symmetry Matrix
+7% Synergy $0.16
Traveler's Amulet Traveler's Amulet
+7% Synergy $0.08
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+7% Synergy $1.37
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+7% Synergy $0.39
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+6% Synergy $1.52
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+6% Synergy $0.94
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $12.56
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+6% Synergy $1.18
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+6% Synergy $20.95
Pyromancer's Gauntlet Pyromancer's Gauntlet
+6% Synergy $0.23
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+6% Synergy $0.11
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+6% Synergy
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+6% Synergy $0.28
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+6% Synergy $8.54
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $3.86
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $9.65
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $37.91
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+4% Synergy $4.30
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+2% Synergy $2.12
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $36.41
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $2.52
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-2% Synergy $9.46
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-2% Synergy $5.38
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-4% Synergy $38.64
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-23% Synergy $9.75

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alena, Kessig Trapper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+32% Synergy $6.28
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+28% Synergy $0.33
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+27% Synergy $8.35
Zektar Shrine Expedition Zektar Shrine Expedition
+23% Synergy $0.10
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+15% Synergy $3.68
Double Vision Double Vision
+13% Synergy $0.48
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+13% Synergy $1.09
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+12% Synergy $1.95
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+11% Synergy $26.17
Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate Ticket Booth // Tunnel of Hate
+11% Synergy $0.05
Fiery Mantle Fiery Mantle
+8% Synergy $0.19
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+7% Synergy $0.20
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+7% Synergy $1.55
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+7% Synergy $0.14
Ghitu Firebreathing Ghitu Firebreathing
+7% Synergy $0.22
Curse of Bloodletting Curse of Bloodletting
+7% Synergy $1.49
Dual Casting Dual Casting
+7% Synergy $0.46
Firebreathing Firebreathing
+7% Synergy $0.05
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+6% Synergy $0.29
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+5% Synergy $0.53
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+4% Synergy $0.04
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+2% Synergy $5.65
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
0% Synergy $1.77
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-1% Synergy $17.30
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-1% Synergy $0.26
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
-1% Synergy $1.48
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-9% Synergy $13.74
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-16% Synergy $6.52
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-18% Synergy $1.65

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Alena, Kessig Trapper to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, the Firebrand Chandra, the Firebrand
+7% Synergy $0.95
Jaya Ballard Jaya Ballard
+6% Synergy $0.48
Jaya, Venerated Firemage Jaya, Venerated Firemage
+6% Synergy $0.14
Chandra, Bold Pyromancer Chandra, Bold Pyromancer
+6% Synergy $2.41
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+5% Synergy $0.30
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+4% Synergy $5.50
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+2% Synergy $1.17
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-5% Synergy $2.86

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

War Room War Room
+31% Synergy $4.92
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+28% Synergy $38.24
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+21% Synergy $0.14
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+21% Synergy $0.27
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+21% Synergy $14.11
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+17% Synergy $10.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $0.37
Memorial to War Memorial to War
+15% Synergy $0.12
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+13% Synergy $2.39
Dormant Volcano Dormant Volcano
+13% Synergy $0.78
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+13% Synergy $0.21
Faceless Haven Faceless Haven
+8% Synergy $0.25
Scrying Sheets Scrying Sheets
+7% Synergy $5.19
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+7% Synergy $12.01
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.19
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+3% Synergy $6.03
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+2% Synergy $0.45
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.23
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $0.52
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
0% Synergy $16.86
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-1% Synergy $0.21
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-3% Synergy $0.19

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+39% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+35% Synergy $0.17
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+35% Synergy $0.26
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+31% Synergy $1.96
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+28% Synergy $0.15
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+19% Synergy $25.64
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+12% Synergy $0.27
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+11% Synergy $0.83
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+11% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+11% Synergy $0.24
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.16
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+9% Synergy $1.02
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+8% Synergy $2.18
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $3.16
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+7% Synergy $3.17
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+7% Synergy $0.23
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+7% Synergy $0.56
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+7% Synergy $0.27
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+7% Synergy $0.31
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+7% Synergy $0.13
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.11
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.92
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+6% Synergy $0.51
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+5% Synergy $3.47
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+3% Synergy $3.04
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-2% Synergy $0.28
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-3% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-31% Synergy $1.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alena, Kessig Trapper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+33% Synergy $2.20
Akoum Warrior Akoum Teeth Akoum Warrior
+7% Synergy $0.09
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+6% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.17
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.59
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.46
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.10
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-2% Synergy $1.05
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-11% Synergy $11.77

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