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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree
Price tag $4.07

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Alena, Kessig Trapper Kodama of the East Tree
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Playstyle & Strategy

Big Mana 19% Dragons 16% Aggro 12% Combo 7%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree's Big Mana builds — cards that lean hardest into the Big Mana theme.

Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+67% Synergy $0.98
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+63% Synergy $0.60
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+41% Synergy $5.22
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+40% Synergy $0.50
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+36% Synergy $0.64
Cultivate Cultivate
+30% Synergy $0.43

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree Big Mana game on their own.

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+17% Synergy $27.56

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Big Mana plan in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+56% Synergy $2.18
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+56% Synergy $17.90
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+44% Synergy $1.93
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+41% Synergy $18.78
Phytotitan Phytotitan
+39% Synergy $0.73
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+39% Synergy $1.08
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+37% Synergy $0.38
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+36% Synergy $0.36
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+35% Synergy $4.68
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+34% Synergy $1.15
Terrian, World Tyrant Terrian, World Tyrant
+33% Synergy $0.34
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+32% Synergy $3.29
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+31% Synergy $2.43
Pyrewood Gearhulk Pyrewood Gearhulk
+30% Synergy $0.65
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+30% Synergy $33.68
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+29% Synergy $6.04
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+29% Synergy $4.33
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+29% Synergy $6.71
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
+27% Synergy $0.49
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+26% Synergy $2.11
Immortal Phoenix Immortal Phoenix
+19% Synergy $0.48
Skarrgan Firebird Skarrgan Firebird
+19% Synergy $0.35
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+19% Synergy $5.62
Thunderblust Thunderblust
+19% Synergy $0.52
Darksteel Colossus Darksteel Colossus
+19% Synergy $0.99
Zilortha, Strength Incarnate Zilortha, Strength Incarnate
+19% Synergy $0.42
Caller of the Pack Caller of the Pack
+18% Synergy $1.68
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.37
Stonehoof Chieftain Stonehoof Chieftain
+18% Synergy $2.47
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+18% Synergy $0.27
Grothama, All-Devouring Grothama, All-Devouring
+18% Synergy $0.70
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+17% Synergy $1.41
Magus of the Candelabra Magus of the Candelabra
+17% Synergy $0.77
Phylath, World Sculptor Phylath, World Sculptor
+17% Synergy $0.33
Spearbreaker Behemoth Spearbreaker Behemoth
+16% Synergy $0.73
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+16% Synergy $3.67
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+16% Synergy $3.21
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+16% Synergy $2.72
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+16% Synergy $0.73
Cactusfolk Sureshot Cactusfolk Sureshot
+16% Synergy $0.32
Terastodon Terastodon
+15% Synergy $0.34
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+15% Synergy $26.00
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+14% Synergy $2.46
Quartzwood Crasher Quartzwood Crasher
+13% Synergy $2.33
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+12% Synergy $0.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+10% Synergy $9.85
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+10% Synergy $0.68
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+9% Synergy $0.36
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+7% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-4% Synergy $1.36

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree's Big Mana deck ahead.

Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+36% Synergy $4.61
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+35% Synergy $4.26
Seedship Impact Seedship Impact
+32% Synergy $0.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+18% Synergy $0.36
Vitalize Vitalize
+18% Synergy $1.26
Gruul Charm Gruul Charm
+18% Synergy $0.17
Guttural Response Guttural Response
+17% Synergy $1.36
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+16% Synergy $0.37
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+15% Synergy $0.73
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+15% Synergy $4.97
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+15% Synergy $0.37
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+15% Synergy $17.94
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+14% Synergy $0.32
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+13% Synergy $2.84
Ram Through Ram Through
+11% Synergy $0.55
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+10% Synergy $0.34
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+9% Synergy $3.70
Harrow Harrow
+8% Synergy $0.32
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.49
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.62

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Big Mana game plan forward for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree.

Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+47% Synergy $10.71
Fireball Fireball
+38% Synergy $0.22
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+38% Synergy $4.48
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+36% Synergy $4.91
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+27% Synergy $1.53
Recross the Paths Recross the Paths
+19% Synergy $0.33
Hypergenesis Hypergenesis
+19% Synergy $1.24
Disintegrate Disintegrate
+19% Synergy $0.50
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+19% Synergy $6.08
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+18% Synergy $8.19
Banefire Banefire
+18% Synergy $0.88
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+18% Synergy $0.31
Contest of Claws Contest of Claws
+18% Synergy $4.08
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+17% Synergy $4.79
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+17% Synergy $2.26
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+17% Synergy $2.84
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+17% Synergy $4.01
Worldsoul's Rage Worldsoul's Rage
+16% Synergy $0.24
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+15% Synergy $7.16
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+15% Synergy $1.72
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+13% Synergy $0.46
Three Visits Three Visits
+12% Synergy $5.03
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+11% Synergy $0.26
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $6.78
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+8% Synergy $8.06
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.45
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+7% Synergy $1.38
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.21
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+2% Synergy $2.88
Decimate Decimate
-2% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-23% Synergy $0.89

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree Big Mana decks.

The Great Henge The Great Henge
+26% Synergy $67.43
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+19% Synergy $0.64
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+19% Synergy $2.95
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+18% Synergy $12.57
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+18% Synergy $10.79
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+16% Synergy $0.40
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+15% Synergy $0.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Big Mana strategy in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree decks.

Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+56% Synergy $0.32
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+54% Synergy $2.17
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+52% Synergy $14.22
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+51% Synergy $0.37
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+47% Synergy $1.66
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+46% Synergy $0.97
Greater Good Greater Good
+31% Synergy $1.26
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+29% Synergy $0.47
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+29% Synergy $35.58
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+27% Synergy $13.16
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+23% Synergy $0.60
Captive Flame Captive Flame
+19% Synergy $0.15
Monsoon Monsoon
+19% Synergy $0.96
Guild Feud Guild Feud
+19% Synergy $0.18
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+19% Synergy $0.42
Mirror March Mirror March
+18% Synergy $1.85
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+18% Synergy $1.12
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+18% Synergy $11.68
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+16% Synergy $6.05
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+16% Synergy $19.47
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+15% Synergy $0.66
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+14% Synergy $1.91
Gruul War Chant Gruul War Chant
+14% Synergy $0.34
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+14% Synergy $2.91
Asceticism Asceticism
+12% Synergy $8.26
Exploration Exploration
+12% Synergy $33.39
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+9% Synergy $0.39
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+9% Synergy $3.96
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+8% Synergy $26.02

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree's Big Mana game plan.

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+57% Synergy $2.36
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
+19% Synergy $0.57
Samut, Tyrant Smasher Samut, Tyrant Smasher
+19% Synergy $0.29
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+16% Synergy $3.89
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+15% Synergy $1.92
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+9% Synergy $1.06

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree Big Mana build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Zendikar Awakened Skyclave Invasion of Zendikar
+17% Synergy $0.36

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree Big Mana decks.

Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+34% Synergy $0.31
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+34% Synergy $0.25
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+31% Synergy $7.74
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+23% Synergy $0.41
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+18% Synergy $0.89
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+18% Synergy $3.12
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+17% Synergy $17.65
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+15% Synergy $0.30
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+14% Synergy $0.37
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+13% Synergy $5.82
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+12% Synergy $1.37
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $8.54
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.26
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
+10% Synergy $0.28
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+0% Synergy $16.22
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+0% Synergy $50.54

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree's Big Mana strategy.

Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+37% Synergy $0.48
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+19% Synergy $4.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.89
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.39

Lands

The mana base behind Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree's Big Mana decks.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+44% Synergy $0.37
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+43% Synergy $0.33
Game Trail Game Trail
+35% Synergy $0.27
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+32% Synergy $0.31
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+29% Synergy $6.71
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+27% Synergy $0.27
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+23% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+21% Synergy $0.26
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+17% Synergy $1.75
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+17% Synergy $2.90
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+16% Synergy $0.34
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+15% Synergy $0.31
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+15% Synergy $0.71
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+15% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+15% Synergy $0.91
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+15% Synergy $0.73
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+15% Synergy $17.94
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+15% Synergy $1.72
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+14% Synergy $0.24
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+12% Synergy $0.42
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+11% Synergy $9.66
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+11% Synergy $6.39
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $6.78
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+9% Synergy $0.28
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+7% Synergy $0.16
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+7% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $1.11
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+3% Synergy $9.07
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
+2% Synergy $0.58
Commercial District Commercial District
+0% Synergy $8.29
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
0% Synergy $2.86
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-1% Synergy $0.50
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.31
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-4% Synergy $5.08
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-16% Synergy $2.20

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree: Big Mana.

Alena, Kessig Trapper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Tavern Brawler Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Tavern Brawler
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Jeska, Thrice Reborn Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kodama of the East Tree Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kodama of the East Tree
The Fugitive Doctor Susan Foreman The Fugitive Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Tenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Tenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Acolyte of Bahamut Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Popular Entertainer Skanos Dragonheart // Popular Entertainer
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Halana, Kessig Ranger Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Vial Smasher the Fierce Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Dragon Cultist Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Dragon Cultist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Tavern Brawler Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Tavern Brawler
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dragon Cultist Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dragon Cultist
Skanos Dragonheart Dragon Cultist Skanos Dragonheart // Dragon Cultist
Skanos Dragonheart Guild Artisan Skanos Dragonheart // Guild Artisan
Skanos Dragonheart Tavern Brawler Skanos Dragonheart // Tavern Brawler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Master Chef Ganax, Astral Hunter // Master Chef
Ganax, Astral Hunter Raised by Giants Ganax, Astral Hunter // Raised by Giants
Alena, Kessig Trapper Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
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
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Dragon Cultist Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Dragon Cultist
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Dragon Cultist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dragon Cultist
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Guild Artisan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Guild Artisan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Passionate Archaeologist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Popular Entertainer Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Popular Entertainer
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Street Urchin Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin