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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree
Price tag $3.42

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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 $1.28
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+63% Synergy $0.50
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+41% Synergy $5.13
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+40% Synergy $0.55
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+36% Synergy $0.47
Cultivate Cultivate
+30% Synergy $0.34

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 $30.02

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 $2.26
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+56% Synergy $9.30
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+44% Synergy $1.33
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+41% Synergy $9.08
Phytotitan Phytotitan
+39% Synergy $0.76
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+39% Synergy $1.11
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+37% Synergy $0.33
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+36% Synergy $0.31
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+34% Synergy $4.36
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+34% Synergy $1.21
Terrian, World Tyrant Terrian, World Tyrant
+33% Synergy $0.36
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+32% Synergy $2.97
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+31% Synergy $2.56
Pyrewood Gearhulk Pyrewood Gearhulk
+30% Synergy $0.59
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+30% Synergy $33.70
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+30% Synergy $3.04
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+29% Synergy $3.85
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+29% Synergy $1.22
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
+27% Synergy $0.42
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+26% Synergy $1.16
Immortal Phoenix Immortal Phoenix
+19% Synergy $0.50
Skarrgan Firebird Skarrgan Firebird
+19% Synergy $0.32
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+19% Synergy $4.41
Thunderblust Thunderblust
+19% Synergy $0.54
Darksteel Colossus Darksteel Colossus
+19% Synergy $0.90
Zilortha, Strength Incarnate Zilortha, Strength Incarnate
+19% Synergy $0.39
Caller of the Pack Caller of the Pack
+18% Synergy $1.76
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.30
Stonehoof Chieftain Stonehoof Chieftain
+18% Synergy $2.77
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+18% Synergy $0.34
Grothama, All-Devouring Grothama, All-Devouring
+17% Synergy $0.65
Magus of the Candelabra Magus of the Candelabra
+17% Synergy $0.70
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+17% Synergy $1.68
Phylath, World Sculptor Phylath, World Sculptor
+17% Synergy $0.38
Spearbreaker Behemoth Spearbreaker Behemoth
+17% Synergy $0.68
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+16% Synergy $3.26
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+16% Synergy $2.91
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+16% Synergy $2.67
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+16% Synergy $0.67
Cactusfolk Sureshot Cactusfolk Sureshot
+16% Synergy $0.21
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+15% Synergy $108.38
Terastodon Terastodon
+15% Synergy $0.37
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+15% Synergy $25.18
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+14% Synergy $2.43
Quartzwood Crasher Quartzwood Crasher
+13% Synergy $2.44
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+12% Synergy $0.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+10% Synergy $7.76
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+10% Synergy $0.32
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+9% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-5% Synergy $1.02

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 $4.15
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+35% Synergy $3.27
Seedship Impact Seedship Impact
+32% Synergy $0.20
Vitalize Vitalize
+18% Synergy $1.12
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+18% Synergy $0.37
Gruul Charm Gruul Charm
+18% Synergy $0.22
Guttural Response Guttural Response
+17% Synergy $1.38
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+16% Synergy $0.29
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+15% Synergy $0.69
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+15% Synergy $3.98
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+15% Synergy $0.44
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+15% Synergy $17.51
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+14% Synergy $0.31
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+14% Synergy $0.24
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+13% Synergy $1.00
Ram Through Ram Through
+11% Synergy $0.56
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+10% Synergy $0.22
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+9% Synergy $3.57
Harrow Harrow
+8% Synergy $0.30
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.49
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.46

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 $9.84
Fireball Fireball
+38% Synergy $0.28
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+38% Synergy $3.82
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+36% Synergy $4.83
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+27% Synergy $1.54
Recross the Paths Recross the Paths
+19% Synergy $0.35
Hypergenesis Hypergenesis
+19% Synergy $1.54
Disintegrate Disintegrate
+19% Synergy $0.51
Heaven // Earth Heaven // Earth
+19% Synergy $0.18
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+19% Synergy $6.18
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+18% Synergy $8.06
Banefire Banefire
+18% Synergy $0.79
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+18% Synergy $0.31
Contest of Claws Contest of Claws
+18% Synergy $3.41
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+17% Synergy $4.39
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+17% Synergy $3.46
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+17% Synergy $2.72
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+17% Synergy $2.77
Worldsoul's Rage Worldsoul's Rage
+16% Synergy $0.31
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+15% Synergy $6.86
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+15% Synergy $0.85
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+13% Synergy $0.68
Three Visits Three Visits
+12% Synergy $4.60
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+11% Synergy $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $5.68
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+8% Synergy $7.01
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.53
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+6% Synergy $1.00
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.29
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+2% Synergy $1.96
Decimate Decimate
-2% Synergy $0.31
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-23% Synergy $3.83

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 $62.89
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+19% Synergy $0.48
Sword of the Paruns Sword of the Paruns
+19% Synergy $1.34
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+18% Synergy $11.67
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+18% Synergy $10.78
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+16% Synergy $0.37
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+15% Synergy $0.47
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

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

Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+56% Synergy $0.29
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+51% Synergy $12.72
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+51% Synergy $0.38
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+47% Synergy $1.81
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+46% Synergy $0.87
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+34% Synergy $2.18
Greater Good Greater Good
+30% Synergy $1.71
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+29% Synergy $0.51
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+29% Synergy $35.03
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+27% Synergy $12.11
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+23% Synergy $0.47
Captive Flame Captive Flame
+19% Synergy $0.16
Monsoon Monsoon
+19% Synergy $0.94
Guild Feud Guild Feud
+19% Synergy $0.14
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+19% Synergy $0.38
Mirror March Mirror March
+18% Synergy $1.81
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+18% Synergy $1.22
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+18% Synergy $10.71
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+16% Synergy $4.60
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+16% Synergy $18.77
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+15% Synergy $1.44
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+14% Synergy $2.23
Gruul War Chant Gruul War Chant
+14% Synergy $0.33
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+14% Synergy $1.79
Asceticism Asceticism
+12% Synergy $8.04
Exploration Exploration
+12% Synergy $34.14
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+9% Synergy $0.34
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+9% Synergy $4.37
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+8% Synergy $28.04

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 $2.18
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
+19% Synergy $0.57
Samut, Tyrant Smasher Samut, Tyrant Smasher
+19% Synergy $0.23
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+16% Synergy $3.23
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+15% Synergy $1.84
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+9% Synergy $0.93

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 $0.36
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+34% Synergy $0.19
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+31% Synergy $7.56
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+22% Synergy $0.38
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+18% Synergy $0.75
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+18% Synergy $3.38
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+17% Synergy $18.22
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+15% Synergy $0.31
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+13% Synergy $0.33
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+13% Synergy $4.25
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+12% Synergy $1.45
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $7.01
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.29
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
+9% Synergy $0.17
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+0% Synergy $14.92
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+0% Synergy $49.11

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
+36% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+22% Synergy $1.84
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+19% Synergy $3.44
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.69
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+43% Synergy $0.31
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+42% Synergy $0.31
Game Trail Game Trail
+35% Synergy $0.29
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+32% Synergy $0.49
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+29% Synergy $1.22
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+27% Synergy $0.27
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+23% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+21% Synergy $0.29
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+17% Synergy $0.89
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+17% Synergy $2.51
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+16% Synergy $0.33
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+15% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+15% Synergy $0.57
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+15% Synergy $0.30
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+15% Synergy $0.93
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+15% Synergy $0.69
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+15% Synergy $17.51
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+15% Synergy $0.85
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+14% Synergy $0.24
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+12% Synergy $0.45
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+11% Synergy $6.68
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+11% Synergy $7.48
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $5.68
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+9% Synergy $0.23
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+7% Synergy $0.15
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+7% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $1.05
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+3% Synergy $8.93
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.16
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
+2% Synergy $0.57
Commercial District Commercial District
+0% Synergy $6.69
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
0% Synergy $2.77
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-1% Synergy $0.43
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.34
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-4% Synergy $5.59
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