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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Price tag $0.36

Legendary Creature — Human Scout Elf Druid

Alena, Kessig Trapper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

Playstyle & Strategy

Big Mana 20% Ramp 16% Aggro 11% Stompy 10% Midrange 7% Cascade 6% Power 4% +1/+1 Counters 3% Dragons 2% Cycling 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#409 Current Rank
#524 Last Week
#1236 Last Month

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood decks.

Balamb T-Rexaur Balamb T-Rexaur
+18% Synergy $0.06
Gladiolus Amicitia Gladiolus Amicitia
+16% Synergy $0.15
Umaro, Raging Yeti Umaro, Raging Yeti
+8% Synergy $0.22
Coliseum Behemoth Coliseum Behemoth
+8% Synergy $0.11
Summon: Kujata Summon: Kujata
+7% Synergy $0.73

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood's abilities and overall game plan.

Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+70% Synergy $0.26
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+69% Synergy $1.23
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+64% Synergy $0.34
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
+63% Synergy $0.34
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+59% Synergy $0.42
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+56% Synergy $0.11
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+55% Synergy $0.84
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+54% Synergy $0.21
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+52% Synergy $0.55
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+52% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

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

Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+51% Synergy $0.86
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+51% Synergy $0.55
Shriekwood Devourer Shriekwood Devourer
+51% Synergy $0.45
Gruul Ragebeast Gruul Ragebeast
+50% Synergy $0.36
Cleanup Crew Cleanup Crew
+50% Synergy $0.06
Pyrewood Gearhulk Pyrewood Gearhulk
+48% Synergy $0.82
Dawnglade Regent Dawnglade Regent
+48% Synergy $0.38
Stormkeld Vanguard Stormkeld Vanguard
+48% Synergy $0.13
Slavering Branchsnapper Slavering Branchsnapper
+48% Synergy $0.03
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+41% Synergy $0.57

Game Changers

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

Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
+4% Synergy $12.16

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Boarding Party Boarding Party
+47% Synergy $0.27
Incinerator of the Guilty Incinerator of the Guilty
+47% Synergy $0.66
Ulvenwald Observer Ulvenwald Observer
+47% Synergy $0.33
Cyclops of Eternal Fury Cyclops of Eternal Fury
+47% Synergy $0.12
Regal Behemoth Regal Behemoth
+46% Synergy $0.40
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+45% Synergy $0.27
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+44% Synergy $0.50
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+44% Synergy $0.20
Elvish Aberration Elvish Aberration
+44% Synergy $0.07
Ulvenwald Hydra Ulvenwald Hydra
+43% Synergy $0.57
Nikya of the Old Ways Nikya of the Old Ways
+42% Synergy $0.30
Seismic Monstrosaur Seismic Monstrosaur
+42% Synergy $0.06
Timberland Ancient Timberland Ancient
+42% Synergy $0.12
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+39% Synergy $0.48
Topiary Panther Topiary Panther
+39% Synergy $0.04
Burning Sun's Avatar Burning Sun's Avatar
+38% Synergy $0.33
Myojin of Roaring Blades Myojin of Roaring Blades
+38% Synergy $0.17
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+36% Synergy $0.08
Territory Culler Territory Culler
+36% Synergy $0.10
Nessian Wilds Ravager Nessian Wilds Ravager
+36% Synergy $0.35
Spearbreaker Behemoth Spearbreaker Behemoth
+35% Synergy $0.55
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+35% Synergy $1.29
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+35% Synergy $0.37
Emissary of Grudges Emissary of Grudges
+35% Synergy $0.33
Flameblast Dragon Flameblast Dragon
+34% Synergy $0.32
Aggressive Mammoth Aggressive Mammoth
+34% Synergy $0.54
Earthshaker Dreadmaw Earthshaker Dreadmaw
+33% Synergy $0.17
Valley Rannet Valley Rannet
+33% Synergy $0.13
Hoard-Smelter Dragon Hoard-Smelter Dragon
+32% Synergy $0.20
Emergent Woodwurm Emergent Woodwurm
+32% Synergy $1.84
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+32% Synergy $0.12
Dragonlord Atarka Dragonlord Atarka
+31% Synergy $0.63
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+31% Synergy $0.08
Orchard Strider Orchard Strider
+31% Synergy $0.04
Sakiko, Mother of Summer Sakiko, Mother of Summer
+31% Synergy $0.34
Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+30% Synergy $0.52
Conclave Sledge-Captain Conclave Sledge-Captain
+30% Synergy $1.97
Paleoloth Paleoloth
+28% Synergy $0.75
Mordant Dragon Mordant Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.32
Bane of Bala Ged Bane of Bala Ged
+28% Synergy $1.93
Tyrant of Discord Tyrant of Discord
+28% Synergy $0.36
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+23% Synergy $1.53
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+21% Synergy $0.85
Quakestrider Ceratops Quakestrider Ceratops
+21% Synergy $0.19
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+20% Synergy $2.25
Terastodon Terastodon
+20% Synergy $0.25
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+17% Synergy $0.41
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+7% Synergy $0.68
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+5% Synergy $3.04
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-7% Synergy $0.19

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood safe.

Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-2% Synergy $2.75
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-4% Synergy $0.33
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-11% Synergy $0.83
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-27% Synergy $11.10
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-31% Synergy $0.34
Beast Within Beast Within
-41% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood's game plan and control the board.

Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+12% Synergy $1.84
See the Unwritten See the Unwritten
+6% Synergy $0.65
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-1% Synergy $1.43
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-5% Synergy $0.69
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-8% Synergy $2.01
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-9% Synergy $0.55
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-10% Synergy $0.83
Harmonize Harmonize
-13% Synergy $0.23
Decimate Decimate
-18% Synergy $0.16
Farseek Farseek
-21% Synergy $0.45
Three Visits Three Visits
-22% Synergy $6.32
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-28% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-28% Synergy $1.69
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-28% Synergy $1.41
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-34% Synergy $1.13
Cultivate Cultivate
-40% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+4% Synergy $0.92
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+3% Synergy $4.05
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
0% Synergy $0.31
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-5% Synergy $62.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+20% Synergy $0.19
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+17% Synergy $1.17
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+11% Synergy $0.38
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+8% Synergy $0.28
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+4% Synergy $1.01
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $2.53
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+4% Synergy $0.69
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+3% Synergy $7.29
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $0.88
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $0.47
Wild Growth Wild Growth
0% Synergy $0.31
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
-1% Synergy $0.88
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
-2% Synergy $0.75
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-5% Synergy $11.08
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-17% Synergy $1.74
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-22% Synergy $3.79

Utility Lands

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

Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+41% Synergy $0.47
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+35% Synergy $0.29
Diamond City Diamond City
+27% Synergy $1.24
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+3% Synergy $0.50
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.14
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
0% Synergy $4.30
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $11.65
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-4% Synergy $0.31
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-7% Synergy $1.38
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-12% Synergy $9.35
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-13% Synergy $29.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-19% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-44% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-46% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-3% Synergy $0.25
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-5% Synergy $0.08
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-5% Synergy $0.48
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-6% Synergy $5.68
Taiga Taiga
-7% Synergy
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-9% Synergy $0.17
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-10% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.45
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-10% Synergy $0.51
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.28
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-10% Synergy $0.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-13% Synergy $0.23
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-13% Synergy $2.53
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-13% Synergy $6.27
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-15% Synergy $0.25
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-19% Synergy $14.12
Game Trail Game Trail
-20% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-20% Synergy $0.15
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-21% Synergy $0.81
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-22% Synergy $0.19
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-23% Synergy $10.72
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-24% Synergy $1.58
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-27% Synergy $7.79
Command Tower Command Tower
-28% Synergy $0.22
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-28% Synergy $0.61

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood.

Alena, Kessig Trapper Kodama of the East Tree Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kodama of the East Tree Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kodama of the East Tree
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Halana, Kessig Ranger Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Halana, Kessig Ranger
The Fugitive Doctor Susan Foreman The Fugitive Doctor // Susan Foreman
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Tavern Brawler Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Tavern Brawler
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Jeska, Thrice Reborn Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Vial Smasher the Fierce Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Vial Smasher the Fierce
The Tenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Tenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Tavern Brawler Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper Anara, Wolvid Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Halana, Kessig Ranger Alena, Kessig Trapper // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Alena, Kessig Trapper Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alena, Kessig Trapper // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Alena, Kessig Trapper Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alena, Kessig Trapper // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tana, the Bloodsower Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tana, the Bloodsower
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dragon Cultist Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dragon Cultist
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Guild Artisan Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Guild Artisan
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Passionate Archaeologist Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Passionate Archaeologist
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Popular Entertainer Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Popular Entertainer
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Street Urchin Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Street Urchin
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Dragon Cultist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dragon Cultist
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Guild Artisan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Guild Artisan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Passionate Archaeologist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Popular Entertainer Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Popular Entertainer
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Street Urchin Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Tavern Brawler Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Tavern Brawler
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Krark, the Thumbless Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Krark, the Thumbless
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tana, the Bloodsower Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tana, the Bloodsower
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tana, the Bloodsower Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tana, the Bloodsower
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Acolyte of Bahamut Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Acolyte of Bahamut
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Cloakwood Hermit Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Cloakwood Hermit
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Hardy Outlander Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Hardy Outlander