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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Price tag $7.54

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Alena, Kessig Trapper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
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Jeskai

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 25% Treasure 25%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3826 Current Rank
#4998 Past 2 Years

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's abilities and overall game plan.

Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+74% Synergy $1.56
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+63% Synergy $0.41
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+50% Synergy $0.46
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+49% Synergy $28.73
Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
+47% Synergy $0.61
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+43% Synergy $2.03
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+42% Synergy $0.32
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+41% Synergy $0.45
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+40% Synergy $3.68
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+39% Synergy $2.45

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker decks.

Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+36% Synergy $0.34
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+36% Synergy $0.30
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+35% Synergy $0.77
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+35% Synergy $1.58
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+35% Synergy $0.55
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+33% Synergy $2.78
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+33% Synergy $12.85
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+32% Synergy $0.59
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+24% Synergy $1.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-23% Synergy $1.55

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+28% Synergy $35.64
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+23% Synergy $71.22
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+21% Synergy $38.47
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+21% Synergy $120.18
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+21% Synergy $167.46
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+14% Synergy $17.69
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+10% Synergy $63.53
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $71.21

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+31% Synergy $0.67
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+27% Synergy $0.13
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+26% Synergy $1.12
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+14% Synergy $0.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $61.45

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker safe.

Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+31% Synergy $8.90
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+28% Synergy $2.82
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+27% Synergy $3.62
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+27% Synergy $0.32
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+22% Synergy $4.34
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+19% Synergy $3.40
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+16% Synergy $56.76
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-15% Synergy $1.45

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's game plan and control the board.

Vandalblast Vandalblast
+28% Synergy $1.40
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $0.97

Utility Artifacts

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

Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+20% Synergy $42.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $2.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.67

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+27% Synergy $8.64
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+26% Synergy $0.63
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+13% Synergy $12.56

Mana Artifacts

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

Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+24% Synergy $41.28
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+23% Synergy $41.72
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+23% Synergy $87.44
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+21% Synergy $240.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.25
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+20% Synergy $35.19
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+17% Synergy $1.90
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+16% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+7% Synergy $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.58
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-2% Synergy $0.46
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-2% Synergy $0.35
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-7% Synergy $0.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.58

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+19% Synergy $35.59
City of Brass City of Brass
+18% Synergy $11.89
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+16% Synergy $0.24
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+16% Synergy $2.63
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+16% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+16% Synergy $381.37
Tundra Tundra
+15% Synergy $3000.00
Port Town Port Town
+14% Synergy $0.29
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+11% Synergy $0.25
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+9% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.25
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+7% Synergy $0.35
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.24
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+5% Synergy $2.32
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+4% Synergy $5.88
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.33
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+2% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.25
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
0% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.29
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-2% Synergy $0.30
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-3% Synergy $0.25
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy $6.12
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $20.84
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $18.97
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
-11% Synergy $15.05
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-12% Synergy $10.59
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.36
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-13% Synergy $10.82
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-15% Synergy $7.00

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