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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Price tag $4.69

Legendary Creature — Human Scout Ally

Alena, Kessig Trapper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
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Boros

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 50% Wheels 50%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Alena, Kessig Trapper // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Lifegain game on their own.

Farewell Farewell
+89% Synergy $5.28

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Lifegain plan in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Celestial Force Celestial Force
+99% Synergy $1.15
Ghostblade Eidolon Ghostblade Eidolon
+99% Synergy $0.22
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+99% Synergy $0.33
Evra, Halcyon Witness Evra, Halcyon Witness
+99% Synergy $0.35
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+99% Synergy $9.22
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+99% Synergy $0.33
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+99% Synergy $2.45
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+99% Synergy $4.13
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+99% Synergy $0.34
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+98% Synergy $3.04
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+98% Synergy $1.58
Serra Avatar Serra Avatar
+98% Synergy $0.58
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+98% Synergy $1.01
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+98% Synergy $65.15
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+98% Synergy $5.44
Brion Stoutarm Brion Stoutarm
+98% Synergy $0.66
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+97% Synergy $4.88
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+96% Synergy $31.68
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+96% Synergy $6.77
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+95% Synergy $2.54
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+75% Synergy $58.07

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Alena, Kessig Trapper // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder's Lifegain deck ahead.

Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+98% Synergy $15.05
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+98% Synergy $4.17
Fling Fling
+97% Synergy $0.30
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+97% Synergy $0.55
Get Lost Get Lost
+97% Synergy $4.05
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+96% Synergy $0.44
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+93% Synergy $17.51
Abrade Abrade
+87% Synergy $0.41
Big Score Big Score
+87% Synergy $0.33
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+80% Synergy $2.55
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+69% Synergy $0.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+68% Synergy $0.69
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+52% Synergy $5.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+42% Synergy $1.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+33% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Lifegain game plan forward for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder.

Thud Thud
+99% Synergy $0.92
Fumigate Fumigate
+97% Synergy $0.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+95% Synergy $3.58
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+85% Synergy $1.07
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+67% Synergy $3.83

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Alena, Kessig Trapper // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Lifegain decks.

Junk Jet Junk Jet
+99% Synergy $0.32
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+96% Synergy $0.38
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+96% Synergy $1.67
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+95% Synergy $6.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+71% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder decks.

Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+99% Synergy $8.60
Sunbond Sunbond
+99% Synergy $0.30
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+99% Synergy $10.96
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+99% Synergy $0.35
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+99% Synergy $2.46
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+99% Synergy $3.51
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+98% Synergy $1.41
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+98% Synergy $0.34
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+94% Synergy $4.21

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Alena, Kessig Trapper // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder's Lifegain game plan.

Huatli, Warrior Poet Huatli, Warrior Poet
+99% Synergy $2.64

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Lifegain decks.

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+99% Synergy $2.96
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+98% Synergy $1.28
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+98% Synergy $15.78
War Room War Room
+91% Synergy $2.87
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+87% Synergy $6.51
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+83% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+69% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Alena, Kessig Trapper // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder's Lifegain strategy.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+75% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+74% Synergy $0.70
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+50% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+48% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Alena, Kessig Trapper // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder's Lifegain decks.

Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+93% Synergy $17.51
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+83% Synergy $2.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+81% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+81% Synergy $0.33
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+74% Synergy $4.54
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+71% Synergy $29.61
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+61% Synergy $2.01
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+61% Synergy $6.87
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+52% Synergy $9.80
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+42% Synergy $0.24
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+33% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.34
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.13

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alena, Kessig Trapper // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder: Lifegain.

Prava of the Steel Legion Radiant, Serra Archangel Prava of the Steel Legion // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Radiant, Serra Archangel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
The Eleventh Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Eleventh Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ravos, Soultender Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ravos, Soultender
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sengir, the Dark Baron Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Prava of the Steel Legion Tymna the Weaver Prava of the Steel Legion // Tymna the Weaver
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
Ravos, Soultender Sengir, the Dark Baron Ravos, Soultender // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Licia, Sanguine Tribune Licia, Sanguine Tribune
The Gaffer The Gaffer
Atalya, Samite Master Atalya, Samite Master
The Second Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Second Doctor Yasmin Khan The Second Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Krav, the Unredeemed Regna, the Redeemer Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer
Evra, Halcyon Witness Evra, Halcyon Witness
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tymna the Weaver Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tymna the Weaver
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Radiant, Serra Archangel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sengir, the Dark Baron Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ravos, Soultender Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Sam, Loyal Attendant Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Flaming Fist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Flaming Fist
Elenda, Saint of Dusk Elenda, Saint of Dusk
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Shabraz, the Skyshark Brallin, Skyshark Rider // Shabraz, the Skyshark
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Sengir, the Dark Baron Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Noble Heritage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Noble Heritage
Ravos, Soultender Tymna the Weaver Ravos, Soultender // Tymna the Weaver
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Minwu, White Mage Minwu, White Mage
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Folk Hero Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Folk Hero