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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Price tag $0.24

Legendary Creature — Human Scout Phyrexian Artificer

Alena, Kessig Trapper Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

Playstyle & Strategy

Treasure 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4048 Current Rank

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
+100% Synergy $0.15
Agonasaur Rex Agonasaur Rex
+98% Synergy $0.66
Pyrewood Gearhulk Pyrewood Gearhulk
+97% Synergy $0.82
Dune Mover Dune Mover
+75% Synergy $0.11
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+73% Synergy $0.24
Howling Golem Howling Golem
+50% Synergy $0.09
Maul Splicer Maul Splicer
+50% Synergy $0.14
Bottle Golems Bottle Golems
+50% Synergy $0.11
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+50% Synergy $0.39
Vital Splicer Vital Splicer
+50% Synergy $0.22
Rootwire Amalgam Rootwire Amalgam
+50% Synergy $0.23
Sandstorm Salvager Sandstorm Salvager
+50% Synergy $2.49
Arcbound Reclaimer Arcbound Reclaimer
+50% Synergy $5.46
Volatile Wanderglyph Volatile Wanderglyph
+50% Synergy $0.06
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+50% Synergy $1.06
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+50% Synergy $0.73
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+49% Synergy $0.47
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+49% Synergy $0.17
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+49% Synergy $0.10
Cradle Clearcutter Cradle Clearcutter
+48% Synergy $0.11
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+47% Synergy $0.49
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+44% Synergy $0.26
Perilous Myr Perilous Myr
+25% Synergy $0.06
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+25% Synergy $0.11
Molder Beast Molder Beast
+25% Synergy $0.04
Vault Robber Vault Robber
+25% Synergy $0.07
Orchard Strider Orchard Strider
+25% Synergy $0.04
Belligerent Guest Belligerent Guest
+25% Synergy $0.04
Falkenrath Celebrants Falkenrath Celebrants
+25% Synergy $0.04
Blood Petal Celebrant Blood Petal Celebrant
+25% Synergy $0.06
Voldaren Epicure Voldaren Epicure
+25% Synergy $0.11
Unstoppable Ogre Unstoppable Ogre
+25% Synergy $0.05
Kami of Industry Kami of Industry
+25% Synergy $0.03
Ironhoof Boar Ironhoof Boar
+25% Synergy $0.04
Towashi Songshaper Towashi Songshaper
+25% Synergy $0.05
Scrapyard Steelbreaker Scrapyard Steelbreaker
+25% Synergy $0.02
Jewel Thief Jewel Thief
+25% Synergy $0.15
Halo Scarab Halo Scarab
+25% Synergy $0.06
Akki Scrapchomper Akki Scrapchomper
+25% Synergy $0.05
Skittering Surveyor Skittering Surveyor
+25% Synergy $0.07
Generous Ent Generous Ent
+25% Synergy $0.41
Almighty Brushwagg Almighty Brushwagg
+24% Synergy $0.02
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+24% Synergy $0.13
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+24% Synergy $0.20
Guardian Gladewalker Guardian Gladewalker
+24% Synergy $0.09
Simian Sling Simian Sling
+23% Synergy $0.09
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+23% Synergy $0.13
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+23% Synergy $0.08
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+22% Synergy $0.20
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+22% Synergy $0.67

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer safe.

Demand Answers Demand Answers
+45% Synergy $0.28
Smashing Success Smashing Success
+25% Synergy $0.05
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+24% Synergy $0.04
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+24% Synergy $0.47
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+23% Synergy $0.13
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+23% Synergy $0.32
Fling Fling
+20% Synergy $0.08
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+20% Synergy $0.57
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+19% Synergy $11.68
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+18% Synergy $0.06
Big Score Big Score
+16% Synergy $0.62
Harrow Harrow
+15% Synergy $0.25
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+15% Synergy $0.18
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+14% Synergy $0.08
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+12% Synergy $11.10
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+12% Synergy $0.96
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+6% Synergy $0.34
Beast Within Beast Within
-31% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer's game plan and control the board.

Rootcast Apprenticeship Rootcast Apprenticeship
+99% Synergy $0.51
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+99% Synergy $0.36
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+98% Synergy $0.52
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+97% Synergy $0.44
Analyze the Pollen Analyze the Pollen
+50% Synergy $0.27
Megaton's Fate Megaton's Fate
+50% Synergy $0.16
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+48% Synergy $0.18
Anzrag's Rampage Anzrag's Rampage
+47% Synergy $0.21
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+45% Synergy $1.03
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+43% Synergy $0.29
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+40% Synergy $0.23
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+40% Synergy $0.69
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+37% Synergy $1.69
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+32% Synergy $0.55
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+26% Synergy $2.01
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+25% Synergy $0.06
Searing Barb Searing Barb
+25% Synergy $0.02
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+25% Synergy $0.10
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+25% Synergy $3.87
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+25% Synergy $0.80
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+25% Synergy $1.31
Thud Thud
+24% Synergy $0.36
Crack Open Crack Open
+24% Synergy $0.10
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+24% Synergy $1.14
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+24% Synergy $0.16
Cultivate Cultivate
+23% Synergy $0.34
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+23% Synergy $0.27
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+23% Synergy $0.51
Red Sun's Twilight Red Sun's Twilight
+23% Synergy $0.20
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+22% Synergy $0.36
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+22% Synergy $1474.14
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+20% Synergy $15.80
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+18% Synergy $1.43
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+14% Synergy $5.84
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+7% Synergy $26.15
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $1.13
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.43
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $2.73
Decimate Decimate
+1% Synergy $0.16
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $6.32
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.45

Utility Artifacts

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+73% Synergy $0.24
Legion Extruder Legion Extruder
+50% Synergy $1.97
Nexus of Becoming Nexus of Becoming
+50% Synergy $1.08
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+50% Synergy $4.16
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+49% Synergy $0.21
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+49% Synergy $1.10
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+49% Synergy $0.16
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+49% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+28% Synergy $4.45
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+25% Synergy $0.24
Spare Supplies Spare Supplies
+25% Synergy $0.07
Amorphous Axe Amorphous Axe
+25% Synergy $0.03
Runed Stalactite Runed Stalactite
+25% Synergy $0.15
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+25% Synergy $0.29
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+25% Synergy $0.16
Ceremonial Knife Ceremonial Knife
+25% Synergy $0.09
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+25% Synergy $0.34
Ecologist's Terrarium Ecologist's Terrarium
+25% Synergy $0.06
Jalum Tome Jalum Tome
+25% Synergy $0.03
Marauding Dreadship Marauding Dreadship
+25% Synergy $0.03
Mirran Banesplitter Mirran Banesplitter
+25% Synergy $0.09
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+25% Synergy $0.37
Trading Post Trading Post
+25% Synergy $0.38
Mishra's Research Desk Mishra's Research Desk
+25% Synergy $0.06
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+24% Synergy $0.05
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+24% Synergy $0.96
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+24% Synergy $0.11
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+24% Synergy $1.12
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+24% Synergy $1.43
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+24% Synergy $10.68
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+24% Synergy $0.30
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+23% Synergy $0.37
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+23% Synergy $11.66
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+23% Synergy $13.11
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+23% Synergy $4.05
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+23% Synergy $26.63
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+22% Synergy $8.99
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+21% Synergy $7.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+98% Synergy $0.15
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+65% Synergy $2.53
Vault 21: House Gambit Vault 21: House Gambit
+50% Synergy $0.17
City of Death City of Death
+49% Synergy $1.36
Arachnoform Arachnoform
+25% Synergy $0.05
Betrothed of Fire Betrothed of Fire
+25% Synergy $0.20
Arms Race Arms Race
+25% Synergy $0.03
Most Wanted Most Wanted
+24% Synergy $0.03
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+24% Synergy $0.66
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
+17% Synergy $0.15
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+11% Synergy $1.93

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+25% Synergy $2.72
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+24% Synergy $0.58

Utility Lands

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

Diamond City Diamond City
+50% Synergy $1.24
Junktown Junktown
+50% Synergy $0.14
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+25% Synergy $1.51
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+24% Synergy $1.28
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+23% Synergy $0.86
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+22% Synergy $0.55
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+22% Synergy $1.33
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+22% Synergy $0.66
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.27
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-15% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+71% Synergy $1.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+68% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+42% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+38% Synergy $0.51
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+25% Synergy $0.08
Letter of Acceptance Letter of Acceptance
+25% Synergy $0.08
Vulshok Factory Vulshok Factory
+25% Synergy $0.15
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+24% Synergy $0.24
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+23% Synergy $0.19
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+23% Synergy $1.79
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+6% Synergy $0.38
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-1% Synergy $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+57% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+51% Synergy $0.23
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+27% Synergy $2.53
Cave of Temptation Cave of Temptation
+25% Synergy $0.10
Rupture Spire Rupture Spire
+25% Synergy $0.05
Naya Panorama Naya Panorama
+24% Synergy $0.27
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+23% Synergy $0.81
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+22% Synergy $0.23
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+21% Synergy $0.24
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+20% Synergy $0.18
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+19% Synergy $0.13
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+17% Synergy $10.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy $0.22
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+15% Synergy $0.48
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
+9% Synergy $0.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.11
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+5% Synergy $1.58
Game Trail Game Trail
+3% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.45
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-8% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-9% Synergy $0.15
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-11% Synergy $10.72
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-12% Synergy $0.25
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-19% Synergy $0.61
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-19% Synergy $7.79

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer.

Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
The Fugitive Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fugitive Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
The Fugitive Doctor Peri Brown The Fugitive Doctor // Peri Brown
The Third Doctor Bill Potts The Third Doctor // Bill Potts
Ganax, Astral Hunter Faceless One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Faceless One
The Ninth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Ninth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Cloakwood Hermit Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Cloakwood Hermit
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Akiri, Line-Slinger Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Akiri, Line-Slinger // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Guild Artisan Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Guild Artisan
Alena, Kessig Trapper Francisco, Fowl Marauder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Vial Smasher the Fierce Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Tavern Brawler Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Tavern Brawler
Bill Potts Bill Potts
The Ninth Doctor Amy Pond The Ninth Doctor // Amy Pond
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Popular Entertainer Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Popular Entertainer
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Alena, Kessig Trapper Akiri, Line-Slinger // Alena, Kessig Trapper
Akiri, Line-Slinger Krark, the Thumbless Akiri, Line-Slinger // Krark, the Thumbless
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Hardy Outlander Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Hardy Outlander
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Feywild Visitor Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Feywild Visitor
Amber Gristle O'Maul Raised by Giants Amber Gristle O'Maul // Raised by Giants
Gut, True Soul Zealot Acolyte of Bahamut Gut, True Soul Zealot // Acolyte of Bahamut
The Twelfth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Twelfth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ravos, Soultender Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ravos, Soultender
Amber Gristle O'Maul Popular Entertainer Amber Gristle O'Maul // Popular Entertainer
Amber Gristle O'Maul Street Urchin Amber Gristle O'Maul // Street Urchin
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Tavern Brawler Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Tavern Brawler