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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Price tag $3.19

Legendary Creature — Human Scout Druid

Alena, Kessig Trapper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

Playstyle & Strategy

Aggro 15% Extra Combats 15% Big Mana 8% Combo 8% Group Slug 8% Kavu 8% Lands Matter 8% Power 8% Primal Surge 8% Ramp 8%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa.

MTG Commander Gameplay | Ayli | Tevesh/Thrasios | Alena/Kamahl | Mishra | Magic: The Gathering EDH

MTG Commander Gameplay | Ayli | Tevesh/Thrasios | Alena/Kamahl | Mishra | Magic: The Gathering EDH

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa decks.

Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+11% Synergy $2.37

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa's abilities and overall game plan.

Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+50% Synergy $2.11
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+42% Synergy $0.61
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+40% Synergy $0.92
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+38% Synergy $1.86
Port Razer Port Razer
+38% Synergy $0.22
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+37% Synergy $0.12
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+35% Synergy $0.26
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+34% Synergy $2.99
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+33% Synergy $5.80
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+32% Synergy $0.42

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa decks.

Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+32% Synergy $2.40
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+27% Synergy $0.85
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+24% Synergy $0.92
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+22% Synergy $3.79
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+21% Synergy $0.41
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+19% Synergy $1.48
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+16% Synergy $1.82
Cultivate Cultivate
+11% Synergy $0.61
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+10% Synergy $0.74
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.84

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+6% Synergy $28.63
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $21.91

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Quartzwood Crasher Quartzwood Crasher
+31% Synergy $0.28
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+28% Synergy $0.90
Impervious Greatwurm Impervious Greatwurm
+28% Synergy $4.03
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+28% Synergy $3.96
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+28% Synergy $1.27
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+27% Synergy $7.82
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+27% Synergy $15.34
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+24% Synergy $0.18
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+23% Synergy $0.20
Leafkin Avenger Leafkin Avenger
+23% Synergy $0.13
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+22% Synergy $0.79
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+22% Synergy $0.18
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+20% Synergy $0.27
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+19% Synergy $23.79
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+19% Synergy $3.05
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+19% Synergy $0.49
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+18% Synergy $1.10
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+18% Synergy $3.46
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+17% Synergy $3.35
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+16% Synergy $0.44
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+16% Synergy $1.00
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+15% Synergy $5.32
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+15% Synergy $0.57
Proud Wildbonder Proud Wildbonder
+15% Synergy $0.13
Tuya Bearclaw Tuya Bearclaw
+15% Synergy $0.10
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+14% Synergy $0.34
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+13% Synergy $0.48
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+13% Synergy $37.65
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+13% Synergy $0.13
Radha, Heart of Keld Radha, Heart of Keld
+13% Synergy $0.41
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+12% Synergy $6.32
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+12% Synergy $13.72
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
+12% Synergy $0.11
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+11% Synergy $1.00
Outland Liberator Frenzied Trapbreaker Outland Liberator
+11% Synergy $0.30
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+11% Synergy $2.82
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+11% Synergy $18.77
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+10% Synergy $19.06
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+10% Synergy $3.09
Anger Anger
+10% Synergy $1.45
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+9% Synergy $4.67
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+9% Synergy $6.66
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+8% Synergy $1.47
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+7% Synergy $0.23
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+7% Synergy $6.91
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+7% Synergy $2.11
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+7% Synergy $1.85
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+7% Synergy $11.86
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.48
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+4% Synergy $0.13

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa safe.

Kamahl's Will Kamahl's Will
+19% Synergy $0.26
Harrow Harrow
+17% Synergy $0.28
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+15% Synergy $1.39
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+14% Synergy $2.52
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+12% Synergy $0.22
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+11% Synergy $1.97
Signal the Clans Signal the Clans
+8% Synergy $0.47
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.33
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.37
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+4% Synergy $0.87
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $11.42
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.21
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $10.98
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.12
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-3% Synergy $0.83
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.50

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa's game plan and control the board.

Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+19% Synergy $3.61
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+19% Synergy $1.54
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+16% Synergy $0.81
Three Visits Three Visits
+15% Synergy $5.96
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+15% Synergy $16.86
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+12% Synergy $2.51
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+12% Synergy $0.33
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+10% Synergy $2.10
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+9% Synergy $2.92
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+8% Synergy $16.74
Open the Way Open the Way
+8% Synergy $3.66
Farseek Farseek
+4% Synergy $0.50
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+4% Synergy $0.99
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $4.33
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+3% Synergy $0.23
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+3% Synergy $24.09
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+2% Synergy $1.95
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.52
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $4.78
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
0% Synergy $0.72
Explore Explore
-4% Synergy $4.95
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $1.83
Decimate Decimate
-7% Synergy $0.18

Utility Artifacts

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

The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+14% Synergy $5.42
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+11% Synergy $5.03
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+9% Synergy $64.11
Embercleave Embercleave
+9% Synergy $7.91
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+9% Synergy $0.29
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+8% Synergy $6.34
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+2% Synergy $1.68
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+23% Synergy $2.78
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+21% Synergy $0.82
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+16% Synergy $2.20
Court of Bounty Court of Bounty
+15% Synergy $0.69
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+13% Synergy $0.28
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+13% Synergy $4.33
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+11% Synergy $1.03
Greater Good Greater Good
+11% Synergy $4.21
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+10% Synergy $1.08
City on Fire City on Fire
+10% Synergy $8.08
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+9% Synergy $7.35
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+7% Synergy $11.09
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+7% Synergy $0.43
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+6% Synergy $19.61
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+3% Synergy $3.04
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $0.97
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+1% Synergy $0.91
Wild Growth Wild Growth
0% Synergy $0.18

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+10% Synergy $1.56
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+9% Synergy $5.63
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+8% Synergy $2.47

Utility Lands

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

Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+24% Synergy $4.56
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+14% Synergy $0.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+12% Synergy $0.39
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+12% Synergy $0.32
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+11% Synergy $0.66
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+11% Synergy $0.39
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+8% Synergy $7.75
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $5.95
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+8% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $39.21
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+6% Synergy $0.29
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
0% Synergy $0.14
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-2% Synergy $1.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.17
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+9% Synergy $1.22
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.23
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+4% Synergy $0.45
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-9% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-26% Synergy $1.46

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+23% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.16
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+15% Synergy $0.32
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+13% Synergy $0.32
Racers' Ring Racers' Ring
+10% Synergy $0.05
Gnottvold Slumbermound Gnottvold Slumbermound
+9% Synergy $0.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy $4.81
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+7% Synergy $0.22
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+7% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.27
Game Trail Game Trail
+6% Synergy $0.12
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+6% Synergy $5.39
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+6% Synergy $0.09
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+5% Synergy $0.16
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.12
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $12.77
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
+1% Synergy $0.50
Spire Garden Spire Garden
0% Synergy $12.57
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
0% Synergy $2.43
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-1% Synergy $5.96
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-3% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.12
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-5% Synergy $1.42
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-6% Synergy $0.54
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.21
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-7% Synergy $0.61
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-11% Synergy $0.14

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa.

Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Tavern Brawler Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Tavern Brawler
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Skanos Dragonheart Popular Entertainer Skanos Dragonheart // Popular Entertainer
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Jeska, Thrice Reborn Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kodama of the East Tree Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree
Alena, Kessig Trapper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Guild Artisan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Guild Artisan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Popular Entertainer Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Popular Entertainer
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Alena, Kessig Trapper Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Alena, Kessig Trapper // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Skanos Dragonheart Street Urchin Skanos Dragonheart // Street Urchin
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Hardy Outlander Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Hardy Outlander
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tana, the Bloodsower Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tana, the Bloodsower
Skanos Dragonheart Cloakwood Hermit Skanos Dragonheart // Cloakwood Hermit
Alena, Kessig Trapper Jeska, Thrice Reborn Alena, Kessig Trapper // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
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
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
Skanos Dragonheart Hardy Outlander Skanos Dragonheart // Hardy Outlander
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Dragon Cultist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dragon Cultist
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Passionate Archaeologist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist
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
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