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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Price tag $0.29

Legendary Creature — Human Scout Elf

Alena, Kessig Trapper Miara, Thorn of the Glade
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Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Elves 100%

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
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Miara, Thorn of the Glade

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alena, Kessig Trapper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Deadbridge Shaman Deadbridge Shaman
+50% Synergy $0.08
Lys Alana Scarblade Lys Alana Scarblade
+50% Synergy $0.20
Briarblade Adept Briarblade Adept
+50% Synergy $0.05
Exquisite Huntmaster Exquisite Huntmaster
+50% Synergy $0.03
Eyeblight Cullers Eyeblight Cullers
+50% Synergy $0.16
Elvish Dreadlord Elvish Dreadlord
+50% Synergy $0.19
Elvish Doomsayer Elvish Doomsayer
+50% Synergy $0.05
Elderfang Ritualist Elderfang Ritualist
+50% Synergy $0.22
Skemfar Shadowsage Skemfar Shadowsage
+50% Synergy $0.18
Deathknell Berserker Deathknell Berserker
+50% Synergy $0.03
Skemfar Avenger Skemfar Avenger
+50% Synergy $0.22
Ruthless Winnower Ruthless Winnower
+50% Synergy $0.89
Drider Drider
+50% Synergy $0.16
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+50% Synergy $0.09
Haunt of the Dead Marshes Haunt of the Dead Marshes
+50% Synergy $0.08
Demon of Catastrophes Demon of Catastrophes
+50% Synergy $0.25
Doom Weaver Doom Weaver
+50% Synergy $1.41
Dreadfeast Demon Dreadfeast Demon
+50% Synergy $0.11
Rotting Regisaur Rotting Regisaur
+50% Synergy $1.21
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+49% Synergy $0.22
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+49% Synergy $0.83
Elderfang Disciple Elderfang Disciple
+49% Synergy $0.10
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+49% Synergy $0.31
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+49% Synergy $7.20
Abyssal Persecutor Abyssal Persecutor
+49% Synergy $1.84
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+49% Synergy $0.15
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
+49% Synergy $0.52
Conduit of Ruin Conduit of Ruin
+49% Synergy $4.66
Desolation Twin Desolation Twin
+49% Synergy $0.55
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+49% Synergy $11.30
Soldevi Adnate Soldevi Adnate
+49% Synergy $0.68
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+48% Synergy $3.86
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+48% Synergy $1.14
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+48% Synergy $0.27
Oriq Loremage Oriq Loremage
+48% Synergy $0.59
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+47% Synergy $0.75
Ayara, Widow of the Realm Ayara, Furnace Queen Ayara, Widow of the Realm
+47% Synergy $0.29
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+47% Synergy $0.24
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+47% Synergy $2.20
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+47% Synergy $7.05
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+47% Synergy $1.98
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+47% Synergy $2.89
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+47% Synergy $15.89
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+46% Synergy $0.45
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+44% Synergy $0.85
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+43% Synergy $0.22
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+41% Synergy $0.53
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+41% Synergy $0.34
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+39% Synergy $1.09
Anger Anger
+37% Synergy $1.61

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alena, Kessig Trapper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade safe.

Ashnod's Intervention Ashnod's Intervention
+49% Synergy $0.10
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+48% Synergy $0.39
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+44% Synergy $9.78
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+44% Synergy $0.66
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+38% Synergy $0.98
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+37% Synergy $8.49
Village Rites Village Rites
+34% Synergy $0.20
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+32% Synergy $0.06
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+31% Synergy $18.24
Abrade Abrade
+28% Synergy $0.15
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+25% Synergy $0.49
Bedevil Bedevil
+14% Synergy $0.51
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+10% Synergy $2.94
Terminate Terminate
+10% Synergy $0.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.34

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alena, Kessig Trapper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade's game plan and control the board.

Victimize Victimize
+84% Synergy $0.56
Eyeblight Massacre Eyeblight Massacre
+50% Synergy $0.16
Return Upon the Tide Return Upon the Tide
+50% Synergy $0.10
Blood Divination Blood Divination
+50% Synergy $0.09
Bond of Revival Bond of Revival
+50% Synergy $0.09
Ever After Ever After
+50% Synergy $0.24
Shreds of Sanity Shreds of Sanity
+50% Synergy $0.13
Unbreakable Bond Unbreakable Bond
+50% Synergy $0.08
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+49% Synergy $0.58
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+49% Synergy $0.29
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+49% Synergy $0.16
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+49% Synergy $3.36
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+48% Synergy $0.07
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+47% Synergy $8.39
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+47% Synergy $2.53
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+47% Synergy $0.12
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+44% Synergy $0.58
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+36% Synergy $0.28
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+31% Synergy $0.25
Reanimate Reanimate
+28% Synergy $7.64
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+24% Synergy $26.15
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+22% Synergy $0.29
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Serpent's Soul-Jar Serpent's Soul-Jar
+50% Synergy $0.27
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+49% Synergy $4.19
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+47% Synergy $4.22
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+46% Synergy $9.77
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+45% Synergy $4.33
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+40% Synergy $5.02
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+33% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alena, Kessig Trapper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Prowess of the Fair Prowess of the Fair
+50% Synergy $0.59
Pride of the Perfect Pride of the Perfect
+50% Synergy $0.17
Footfall Crater Footfall Crater
+50% Synergy $0.23
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+49% Synergy $0.05
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+49% Synergy $12.32
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+49% Synergy $1.77
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+49% Synergy $0.37
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+47% Synergy $7.33
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+47% Synergy $4.91
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+46% Synergy $2.64
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+46% Synergy $6.83
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+46% Synergy $0.80
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+46% Synergy $0.27
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+39% Synergy $6.79
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+34% Synergy $15.42

Utility Lands

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

Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+90% Synergy $19.73
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+49% Synergy $0.14
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+48% Synergy $14.84
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+47% Synergy $0.25
War Room War Room
+46% Synergy $2.73
High Market High Market
+45% Synergy $4.50
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+45% Synergy $0.19
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+40% Synergy $24.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+40% Synergy $0.14
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+31% Synergy $47.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+50% Synergy $0.17
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+49% Synergy $1.79
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+48% Synergy $0.11
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+46% Synergy $0.24
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+40% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-6% Synergy $1.94
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-12% Synergy $0.76

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+46% Synergy $0.28
Badlands Badlands
+37% Synergy
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+36% Synergy $0.38
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+35% Synergy $0.18
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+31% Synergy $0.11
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+18% Synergy $13.68
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+16% Synergy $3.99
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+16% Synergy $0.28
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+15% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.22
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+10% Synergy $13.40
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $15.33

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alena, Kessig Trapper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade.

Miara, Thorn of the Glade Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Vial Smasher the Fierce Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Alena, Kessig Trapper Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alena, Kessig Trapper // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Numa, Joraga Chieftain Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Miara, Thorn of the Glade Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Akiri, Line-Slinger Numa, Joraga Chieftain Akiri, Line-Slinger // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood The Prismatic Piper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // The Prismatic Piper
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Numa, Joraga Chieftain Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Numa, Joraga Chieftain Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tana, the Bloodsower Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tana, the Bloodsower
Kodama of the East Tree Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kodama of the East Tree // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Numa, Joraga Chieftain Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Halana, Kessig Ranger Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Halana, Kessig Ranger // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Haunted One Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Haunted One
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Abomination of Llanowar Abomination of Llanowar
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ravos, Soultender Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Ravos, Soultender
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Thrasios, Triton Hero Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Miara, Thorn of the Glade Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Tyvar the Bellicose Tyvar the Bellicose
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Miara, Thorn of the Glade Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Eladamri, Lord of Leaves Eladamri, Lord of Leaves
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Vial Smasher the Fierce Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Imaryll, Elfhame Elite Imaryll, Elfhame Elite
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Numa, Joraga Chieftain Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Numa, Joraga Chieftain