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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Price tag $7.23

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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.

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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 $1.63
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+63% Synergy $0.38
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+50% Synergy $0.37
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+49% Synergy $33.94
Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
+47% Synergy $0.61
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+43% Synergy $2.00
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+42% Synergy $0.44
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+41% Synergy $0.49
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+40% Synergy $1.40
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+39% Synergy $1.17

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 $0.25
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+36% Synergy $0.22
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+35% Synergy $0.91
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+35% Synergy $1.66
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+35% Synergy $0.56
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+33% Synergy $2.70
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+33% Synergy $12.91
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+32% Synergy $0.58
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+24% Synergy $1.48
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-23% Synergy $1.20

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+28% Synergy $38.77
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+23% Synergy $66.94
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+21% Synergy $41.67
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+21% Synergy $115.70
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+21% Synergy $165.56
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+14% Synergy $16.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+10% Synergy $56.10
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $69.84

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 $0.17
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+26% Synergy $1.13
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+14% Synergy $0.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $59.64

Instants

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

Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+31% Synergy $8.53
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+28% Synergy $2.62
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+27% Synergy $4.45
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+27% Synergy $0.34
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+22% Synergy $3.46
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+19% Synergy $3.56
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+16% Synergy $56.71
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-15% Synergy $1.08

Sorceries

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

Vandalblast Vandalblast
+28% Synergy $1.01
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $0.68

Utility Artifacts

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

Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+20% Synergy $41.46
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $3.97

Enchantments

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

Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+27% Synergy $8.47
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+26% Synergy $0.62
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+13% Synergy $12.68

Mana Artifacts

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

Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+24% Synergy $43.49
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+23% Synergy $41.22
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+23% Synergy $76.24
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+21% Synergy $241.89
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.28
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+20% Synergy $33.82
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+17% Synergy $1.49
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+16% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+7% Synergy $0.27
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.53
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-2% Synergy $0.40
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-2% Synergy $0.34
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-7% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.44

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 $31.68
City of Brass City of Brass
+18% Synergy $12.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+16% Synergy $1.07
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+16% Synergy $2.00
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+16% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+16% Synergy $375.77
Tundra Tundra
+15% Synergy $3000.00
Port Town Port Town
+14% Synergy $0.27
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+11% Synergy $0.23
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+9% Synergy $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.28
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+7% Synergy $0.32
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.26
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+5% Synergy $2.27
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+4% Synergy $5.64
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.23
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+2% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.22
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
0% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-2% Synergy $0.23
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-3% Synergy $0.31
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy $5.98
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $18.97
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $17.22
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
-11% Synergy $15.54
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-12% Synergy $9.52
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.20
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-13% Synergy $11.49
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-15% Synergy $7.27

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The War Doctor Nyssa of Traken The War Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
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