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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Price tag $0.56

Legendary Creature — Human Scout Elf Druid

Alena, Kessig Trapper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
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Playstyle & Strategy

Big Mana 20% Ramp 16% Aggro 11% Stompy 10% Midrange 7%
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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

Recent-set cards that Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood players are trying out in Aggro decks.

Surveillance Room Surveillance Room
+7% Synergy $0.14
Giant-Man, Gargantuan Genius Giant-Man, Gargantuan Genius
+7% Synergy $0.54
Rhino, Terrible Trampler Rhino, Terrible Trampler
+7% Synergy $0.50
Red Hulk Red Hulk
+5% Synergy $0.16
Training Compound Training Compound
+1% Synergy $1.89

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood's Aggro builds — cards that lean hardest into the Aggro theme.

Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+75% Synergy $0.33
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+73% Synergy $1.21
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
+72% Synergy $0.60
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+63% Synergy $0.50
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+61% Synergy $0.65
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+60% Synergy $0.34
Boarding Party Boarding Party
+58% Synergy $0.34
Shriekwood Devourer Shriekwood Devourer
+58% Synergy $0.33
Cyclops of Eternal Fury Cyclops of Eternal Fury
+57% Synergy $0.19
Cleanup Crew Cleanup Crew
+56% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

The staple cards most Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Aggro decks run as their core.

Incinerator of the Guilty Incinerator of the Guilty
+55% Synergy $0.59
Gruul Ragebeast Gruul Ragebeast
+54% Synergy $0.41
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+53% Synergy $0.34
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+53% Synergy $0.28
Dawnglade Regent Dawnglade Regent
+52% Synergy $0.55
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+51% Synergy $0.29
Regal Behemoth Regal Behemoth
+51% Synergy $0.38
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+51% Synergy $2.26
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+46% Synergy $1.28
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+14% Synergy $0.55

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Aggro game on their own.

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-7% Synergy $26.56

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aggro plan in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Pyrewood Gearhulk Pyrewood Gearhulk
+48% Synergy $0.59
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+47% Synergy $0.27
Ulvenwald Observer Ulvenwald Observer
+44% Synergy $0.33
Aggressive Mammoth Aggressive Mammoth
+44% Synergy $0.44
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+44% Synergy $0.91
Seismic Monstrosaur Seismic Monstrosaur
+43% Synergy $0.18
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+43% Synergy $2.73
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+43% Synergy $0.22
Timberland Ancient Timberland Ancient
+42% Synergy $0.14
Slavering Branchsnapper Slavering Branchsnapper
+42% Synergy $0.13
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+42% Synergy $0.32
Stormkeld Vanguard Stormkeld Vanguard
+42% Synergy $0.22
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+41% Synergy $0.77
Elvish Aberration Elvish Aberration
+38% Synergy $0.15
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+37% Synergy $2.97
Nessian Wilds Ravager Nessian Wilds Ravager
+37% Synergy $0.35
Burning Sun's Avatar Burning Sun's Avatar
+37% Synergy $0.33
Ulvenwald Hydra Ulvenwald Hydra
+36% Synergy $0.49
Emissary of Grudges Emissary of Grudges
+36% Synergy $0.33
Sakiko, Mother of Summer Sakiko, Mother of Summer
+36% Synergy $0.37
Flameblast Dragon Flameblast Dragon
+36% Synergy $0.53
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+35% Synergy $0.25
Hoard-Smelter Dragon Hoard-Smelter Dragon
+34% Synergy $0.31
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+34% Synergy $5.85
Topiary Panther Topiary Panther
+33% Synergy $0.13
Spearbreaker Behemoth Spearbreaker Behemoth
+33% Synergy $0.68
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+33% Synergy $0.47
Rapacious One Rapacious One
+33% Synergy $0.15
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+32% Synergy $3.13
Myojin of Roaring Blades Myojin of Roaring Blades
+32% Synergy $0.35
Quakestrider Ceratops Quakestrider Ceratops
+31% Synergy $0.27
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+30% Synergy $9.30
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+30% Synergy $2.56
Paleoloth Paleoloth
+30% Synergy $2.93
Orchard Strider Orchard Strider
+30% Synergy $0.17
Bane of Bala Ged Bane of Bala Ged
+29% Synergy $3.12
Nikya of the Old Ways Nikya of the Old Ways
+28% Synergy $0.32
Groundchuck & Dirtbag Groundchuck & Dirtbag
+28% Synergy $0.54
Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+28% Synergy $0.39
Mordant Dragon Mordant Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.38
Balamb T-Rexaur Balamb T-Rexaur
+27% Synergy $0.16
Emergent Woodwurm Emergent Woodwurm
+27% Synergy $2.89
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+27% Synergy $0.69
Hydra Omnivore Hydra Omnivore
+26% Synergy $0.53
Valley Rannet Valley Rannet
+26% Synergy $0.12
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
+26% Synergy $2.46
Tyrant of Discord Tyrant of Discord
+24% Synergy $3.91
Dragonlord Atarka Dragonlord Atarka
+23% Synergy $0.40
Gladiolus Amicitia Gladiolus Amicitia
+22% Synergy $0.23
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+16% Synergy $1.33

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood's Aggro deck ahead.

Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+1% Synergy $4.15
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-5% Synergy $0.49
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-8% Synergy $1.00
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $65.21
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-24% Synergy $14.29
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-33% Synergy $0.37
Beast Within Beast Within
-46% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aggro game plan forward for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood.

Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+27% Synergy $4.83
Primal Surge Primal Surge
+6% Synergy $5.69
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+3% Synergy $38.04
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+1% Synergy $0.36
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.85
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $0.59
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-2% Synergy $0.56
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-3% Synergy $0.36
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy $5.68
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-6% Synergy $3.82
Decimate Decimate
-16% Synergy $0.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-37% Synergy $0.47
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-38% Synergy $3.83
Cultivate Cultivate
-40% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Aggro decks.

Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+28% Synergy $0.47
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-1% Synergy $62.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-26% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aggro strategy in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood decks.

Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+44% Synergy $0.29
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+27% Synergy $2.18
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+17% Synergy $0.38
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+15% Synergy $1.22
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+10% Synergy $0.87
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+6% Synergy $0.43
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $4.37
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+4% Synergy $20.55
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+2% Synergy $2.66
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $1.81
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+1% Synergy $18.77
Greater Good Greater Good
-1% Synergy $1.71
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.47
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-6% Synergy $12.11
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-16% Synergy $3.65
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-16% Synergy $5.13

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Aggro decks.

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+49% Synergy $0.33
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+44% Synergy $1.45
Diamond City Diamond City
+24% Synergy $3.51
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+5% Synergy $7.01
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+3% Synergy $0.24
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+1% Synergy $13.43
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+0% Synergy $0.31
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+0% Synergy $0.19
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+0% Synergy $0.38
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
0% Synergy $7.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.29
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-2% Synergy $1.41
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.36
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-10% Synergy $49.11
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-12% Synergy $14.92

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood's Aggro strategy.

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
0% Synergy $4.44
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-16% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-40% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-45% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood's Aggro decks.

Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+8% Synergy $1.22
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+1% Synergy $0.15
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.17
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+1% Synergy $8.93
Bristling Backwoods Bristling Backwoods
+1% Synergy $0.29
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.85
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+1% Synergy $0.38
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+0% Synergy $0.12
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+0% Synergy $0.27
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+0% Synergy $0.45
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-1% Synergy $5.59
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-1% Synergy $0.57
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.24
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-2% Synergy $0.56
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-3% Synergy $0.43
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-3% Synergy $0.36
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy $5.68
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-6% Synergy $0.28
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-8% Synergy $0.49
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-8% Synergy $2.77
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-8% Synergy $0.27
Game Trail Game Trail
-10% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.31
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-11% Synergy $2.51
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-12% Synergy $0.31
Commercial District Commercial District
-12% Synergy $6.69
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-14% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-15% Synergy $0.23
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-17% Synergy $2.20
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-18% Synergy $6.68
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-24% Synergy $17.02

Similar Commanders

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

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
The Tenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Tenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Vial Smasher the Fierce Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Vial Smasher the Fierce
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
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tana, the Bloodsower Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tana, the Bloodsower
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