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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Price tag $0.22

Legendary Creature — Human Scout Artificer

Alena, Kessig Trapper Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 67% Dragon's Approach 33%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Glacian, Powerstone Engineer

Creatures

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

Goldfury Strider Goldfury Strider
+100% Synergy $0.07
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
+67% Synergy $0.11
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+65% Synergy $0.17
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+64% Synergy $0.72
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+64% Synergy $0.39
Alloy Myr Alloy Myr
+33% Synergy $0.45
Scuttlemutt Scuttlemutt
+33% Synergy $0.16
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+33% Synergy $0.67
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+33% Synergy $0.05
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+33% Synergy $1.01
Phyrexian Soulgorger Phyrexian Soulgorger
+33% Synergy $4.33
Eater of Days Eater of Days
+33% Synergy $1.11
Lupine Prototype Lupine Prototype
+33% Synergy $0.11
Muzzio, Visionary Architect Muzzio, Visionary Architect
+33% Synergy $0.95
Relic Golem Relic Golem
+33% Synergy $0.14
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+33% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Dreadnought Phyrexian Dreadnought
+33% Synergy $184.61
Manakin Manakin
+33% Synergy $0.27
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+33% Synergy $6.53
Thran Spider Thran Spider
+33% Synergy $0.21
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+33% Synergy $0.13
Welder Automaton Welder Automaton
+33% Synergy $0.14
Merchant's Dockhand Merchant's Dockhand
+33% Synergy $0.13
Vulshok Replica Vulshok Replica
+33% Synergy $0.08
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
+32% Synergy $5.97
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+32% Synergy $0.75
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+32% Synergy $1.35
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+32% Synergy $0.48
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+32% Synergy $0.12
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+32% Synergy $10.25
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+31% Synergy $2.66
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+31% Synergy $14.15
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+31% Synergy $3.05
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+31% Synergy $12.73
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+31% Synergy $0.17
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+31% Synergy $0.18
Sharding Sphinx Sharding Sphinx
+31% Synergy $0.25
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+30% Synergy $3.01
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+30% Synergy $1.01
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+30% Synergy $3.21
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+28% Synergy $0.65
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+28% Synergy $0.41
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+28% Synergy $17.50
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+28% Synergy $13.23
Spellskite Spellskite
+28% Synergy $9.15
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+27% Synergy $0.58
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+4% Synergy $5.20
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+3% Synergy $0.16
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-1% Synergy $0.77
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-6% Synergy $1.07

Instants

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

Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+32% Synergy $0.26
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+30% Synergy $0.20
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+28% Synergy $1.18
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+27% Synergy $0.99
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+27% Synergy $0.20
Dispel Dispel
+26% Synergy $0.31
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+22% Synergy $0.51
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+21% Synergy $1.84
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+19% Synergy $0.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+16% Synergy $1.50
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $1.59
Swan Song Swan Song
+13% Synergy $8.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $1.82
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

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

Forging the Anchor Forging the Anchor
+33% Synergy $0.07
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+32% Synergy $1.52
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+32% Synergy $1.07
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+32% Synergy $0.23
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+28% Synergy $1.24
Fabricate Fabricate
+24% Synergy $8.72
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $28.80

Utility Artifacts

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

River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+98% Synergy $0.24
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+33% Synergy $0.38
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+33% Synergy $1.97
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+33% Synergy $15.23
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+33% Synergy $4.96
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+33% Synergy $0.22
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+33% Synergy $6.37
Tower of Eons Tower of Eons
+33% Synergy $0.30
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+33% Synergy $0.96
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+33% Synergy $9.94
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+33% Synergy $21.55
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+33% Synergy $3.47
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+33% Synergy $2.59
Implement of Examination Implement of Examination
+33% Synergy $0.06
Static Orb Static Orb
+33% Synergy $17.23
Anvil of Bogardan Anvil of Bogardan
+33% Synergy $36.43
Smokestack Smokestack
+33% Synergy $4.12
Courier's Capsule Courier's Capsule
+33% Synergy $0.13
Minion Reflector Minion Reflector
+33% Synergy $1.30
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+33% Synergy $1.56
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+33% Synergy $0.44
False Floor False Floor
+33% Synergy $0.18
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+33% Synergy $14.83
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+32% Synergy $4.39
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+32% Synergy $0.46
Trading Post Trading Post
+32% Synergy $0.47
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+32% Synergy $2.28
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+32% Synergy $12.72
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+30% Synergy $1.88
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+30% Synergy $4.44
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+30% Synergy $0.41
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+28% Synergy $17.55
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+28% Synergy $19.67
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+26% Synergy $4.33
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+25% Synergy $7.72

Enchantments

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

Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+100% Synergy $3.31
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+99% Synergy $3.77
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+66% Synergy $2.86
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+65% Synergy $4.80
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+31% Synergy $9.44
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+28% Synergy $0.57

Planeswalkers

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

Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+33% Synergy $1.08
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+31% Synergy $0.75

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+61% Synergy $1.01
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+60% Synergy $11.40
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+60% Synergy $11.15
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+56% Synergy $0.79
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+56% Synergy $3.26
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+33% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+33% Synergy $0.69
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+33% Synergy $0.71
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+33% Synergy $14.68
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+32% Synergy $18.60
War Room War Room
+32% Synergy $3.04
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+30% Synergy $1.46
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+26% Synergy $0.29
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+15% Synergy $18.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+61% Synergy $0.26
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+33% Synergy $0.35
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+33% Synergy $0.35
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+32% Synergy $34.59
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+32% Synergy $1.26
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+32% Synergy $3.60
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+30% Synergy $0.23
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+28% Synergy $32.90
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+26% Synergy $2.60
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+25% Synergy $78.39
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+24% Synergy $0.19
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+24% Synergy $0.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+21% Synergy $26.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.48
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.48
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+10% Synergy $1.69
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.05
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-30% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+56% Synergy $0.20
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+37% Synergy $23.27
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+28% Synergy $3.50
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+20% Synergy $17.00
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+19% Synergy
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+8% Synergy $3.57
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-8% Synergy $0.61
Training Center Training Center
-11% Synergy $10.28
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-25% Synergy $0.33
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-31% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-54% Synergy $0.27

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alena, Kessig Trapper // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer.

The Fifteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
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The Fifteenth Doctor Romana II The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II
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Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
The Twelfth Doctor Dan Lewis The Twelfth Doctor // Dan Lewis
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Akiri, Line-Slinger Siani, Eye of the Storm Akiri, Line-Slinger // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
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Jhoira, Ageless Innovator Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
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Alena, Kessig Trapper Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Clan Crafter Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Clan Crafter
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
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Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
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Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
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Armix, Filigree Thrasher Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
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The Fifteenth Doctor Clara Oswald The Fifteenth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Fifteenth Doctor Peri Brown The Fifteenth Doctor // Peri Brown
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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
The Ninth Doctor Romana II The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
The Sixth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Street Urchin Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Street Urchin
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
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