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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Price tag $5.05

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Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4312 Current Rank

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ingenious Skaab Ingenious Skaab
+50% Synergy $0.03
Eternal of Harsh Truths Eternal of Harsh Truths
+50% Synergy $0.13
Wildfire Eternal Wildfire Eternal
+50% Synergy $0.25
Geralf's Mindcrusher Geralf's Mindcrusher
+50% Synergy $0.21
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+50% Synergy $0.99
Laboratory Drudge Laboratory Drudge
+50% Synergy $0.16
Karfell Harbinger Karfell Harbinger
+50% Synergy $0.06
Cleaver Skaab Cleaver Skaab
+50% Synergy $3.58
Hordewing Skaab Hordewing Skaab
+50% Synergy $6.96
Overcharged Amalgam Overcharged Amalgam
+50% Synergy $0.39
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
+50% Synergy $1.05
Repository Skaab Repository Skaab
+50% Synergy $0.05
Halo-Charged Skaab Halo-Charged Skaab
+50% Synergy $0.06
Alora, Merry Thief Alora, Merry Thief
+50% Synergy $0.08
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+50% Synergy $0.29
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+50% Synergy $3.25
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+50% Synergy $0.08
Exhibition Magician Exhibition Magician
+50% Synergy $0.05
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+50% Synergy $0.35
Lord of Change Lord of Change
+50% Synergy $2.36
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+50% Synergy $0.17
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+50% Synergy $0.14
Redcap Thief Redcap Thief
+50% Synergy $0.06
Rishadan Footpad Rishadan Footpad
+50% Synergy $0.37
Terror of Mount Velus Terror of Mount Velus
+50% Synergy $1.36
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+50% Synergy $0.18
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+49% Synergy $5.69
God-Eternal Kefnet God-Eternal Kefnet
+49% Synergy $4.52
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+49% Synergy $0.59
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+49% Synergy $0.21
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+49% Synergy $0.18
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+49% Synergy $0.06
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+49% Synergy $0.09
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+49% Synergy $0.11
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+49% Synergy $0.19
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.17
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+47% Synergy $0.20
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+47% Synergy $0.20
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+47% Synergy $0.23
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+42% Synergy $0.97
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+40% Synergy $0.23
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+11% Synergy $2.38

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus safe.

Ionize Ionize
+97% Synergy $0.30
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+93% Synergy $0.19
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+55% Synergy $0.47
Fervent Denial Fervent Denial
+50% Synergy $0.12
Compelling Deterrence Compelling Deterrence
+50% Synergy $0.08
Flip the Switch Flip the Switch
+50% Synergy $0.04
Revenge of the Drowned Revenge of the Drowned
+50% Synergy $0.05
Chill of the Grave Chill of the Grave
+50% Synergy $0.06
Hinder Hinder
+50% Synergy $0.19
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+50% Synergy $0.20
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+49% Synergy $0.14
Blur Blur
+49% Synergy $0.33
Displace Displace
+49% Synergy $0.44
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+49% Synergy $0.77
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+49% Synergy $0.28
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+49% Synergy $0.30
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+48% Synergy $0.13
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+48% Synergy $1.96
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+48% Synergy $8.67
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+46% Synergy $14.12
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+44% Synergy $0.46
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+40% Synergy $0.26
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+37% Synergy $0.22
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+35% Synergy $0.14
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+34% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+33% Synergy $52.65
Swan Song Swan Song
+30% Synergy $7.83
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+21% Synergy $1.93
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+17% Synergy $2.29
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+10% Synergy $0.42
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.29
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.60

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's game plan and control the board.

Honor the God-Pharaoh Honor the God-Pharaoh
+50% Synergy $0.05
Invade the City Invade the City
+50% Synergy $0.09
Empty the Laboratory Empty the Laboratory
+50% Synergy $1.02
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+50% Synergy $3.40
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+49% Synergy $0.08
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+49% Synergy $1.84
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+49% Synergy $0.18
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+49% Synergy $0.54
Earthquake Earthquake
+49% Synergy $0.64
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+47% Synergy $12.94
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+44% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+44% Synergy $0.14
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+44% Synergy $0.46
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+43% Synergy $0.22
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+43% Synergy $0.15
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+39% Synergy $3.24
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+35% Synergy $0.19
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+31% Synergy $1.77
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+19% Synergy $42.23
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+17% Synergy $0.25
Preordain Preordain
+15% Synergy $0.58
Ponder Ponder
+12% Synergy $1.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $0.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirror of Life Trapping Mirror of Life Trapping
+50% Synergy $0.16
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+50% Synergy $0.18
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+49% Synergy $4.83
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+49% Synergy $6.13
Glamdring Glamdring
+48% Synergy $1.79
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+44% Synergy $10.68
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+37% Synergy $0.23

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rooftop Storm Rooftop Storm
+50% Synergy $1.26
Necroduality Necroduality
+50% Synergy $6.63
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+49% Synergy $4.36
Double Vision Double Vision
+46% Synergy $0.54
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+46% Synergy $0.30
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+41% Synergy $1.86

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+40% Synergy $1.34

Utility Lands

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

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+49% Synergy $21.55
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+49% Synergy $0.16
War Room War Room
+48% Synergy $5.27
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+45% Synergy $50.05
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+43% Synergy $9.95
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+39% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+37% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+24% Synergy $5.01

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+49% Synergy $3.74
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+49% Synergy $0.67
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+48% Synergy $1.18
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+44% Synergy $0.88
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+37% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+23% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-6% Synergy $2.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Training Center Training Center
+56% Synergy $11.91
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+48% Synergy $0.22
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+45% Synergy $8.99
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+37% Synergy $0.09
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+36% Synergy
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+31% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.23
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+11% Synergy $4.97
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+9% Synergy $0.55
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.23
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $8.90
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-14% Synergy $0.27

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