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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Price tag $0.58

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Alena, Kessig Trapper Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4331 Current Rank
#3623 Last Week

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Chainflinger Chainflinger
+50% Synergy $0.17
Junk Golem Junk Golem
+50% Synergy $0.25
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+50% Synergy $0.31
Spur Grappler Spur Grappler
+50% Synergy $0.07
Glint-Sleeve Artisan Glint-Sleeve Artisan
+50% Synergy $0.05
Kitsune Blademaster Kitsune Blademaster
+50% Synergy $0.12
Wild Wurm Wild Wurm
+50% Synergy $0.23
Dragonkin Berserker Dragonkin Berserker
+50% Synergy $0.25
Changeling Berserker Changeling Berserker
+50% Synergy $0.62
Stigma Lasher Stigma Lasher
+50% Synergy $3.37
Esquire of the King Esquire of the King
+50% Synergy $0.15
Everflame Eidolon Everflame Eidolon
+50% Synergy $0.05
Falkenrath Marauders Falkenrath Marauders
+50% Synergy $0.25
Farmstead Gleaner Farmstead Gleaner
+50% Synergy $0.17
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
+50% Synergy $1.42
Myriad Construct Myriad Construct
+50% Synergy $0.21
Loxodon Restorer Loxodon Restorer
+50% Synergy $0.08
Steelshaper Apprentice Steelshaper Apprentice
+50% Synergy $0.61
Cobblebrute Cobblebrute
+50% Synergy $0.05
Lava Runner Lava Runner
+50% Synergy $0.47
Minecart Daredevil Minecart Daredevil
+50% Synergy $0.05
Celebr-8000 Celebr-8000
+50% Synergy $3.48
Hateflayer Hateflayer
+50% Synergy $2.53
Bedlam Reveler Bedlam Reveler
+50% Synergy $0.13
Blood Age General Blood Age General
+50% Synergy $0.02
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+50% Synergy $14.72
Platinum Emperion Platinum Emperion
+50% Synergy $17.84
Metalworker Metalworker
+50% Synergy $180.26
Novice Inspector Novice Inspector
+49% Synergy $0.29
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+49% Synergy $0.32
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+49% Synergy $0.64
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+49% Synergy $0.73
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+49% Synergy $36.93
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+49% Synergy $1.25
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+48% Synergy $0.31
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+48% Synergy $0.33
Duplicant Duplicant
+48% Synergy $0.28
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+47% Synergy $0.34
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+47% Synergy $0.26
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+47% Synergy $10.02
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+47% Synergy $3.96
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+47% Synergy $28.33
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+46% Synergy $0.26
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+46% Synergy $5.53
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+46% Synergy $0.99
Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer
+45% Synergy $0.31
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+45% Synergy $14.70
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+43% Synergy $2.62
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+40% Synergy $13.69
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+100% Synergy $37.47

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension safe.

Harmless Assault Harmless Assault
+50% Synergy $0.12
Spark Jolt Spark Jolt
+50% Synergy $0.08
Wojek Siren Wojek Siren
+50% Synergy $0.10
Lash Out Lash Out
+50% Synergy $0.14
Coming In Hot Coming In Hot
+50% Synergy $0.12
To Arms! To Arms!
+50% Synergy $0.30
Wanderer's Intervention Wanderer's Intervention
+50% Synergy $0.16
Contraband Livestock Contraband Livestock
+49% Synergy $0.34
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+47% Synergy $0.66
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $0.87
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-17% Synergy $0.78

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension's game plan and control the board.

Collision of Realms Collision of Realms
+50% Synergy $0.26
Retribution of the Meek Retribution of the Meek
+50% Synergy $8.05
Chandra's Revolution Chandra's Revolution
+50% Synergy $0.09
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+50% Synergy $0.67
Roar of Reclamation Roar of Reclamation
+50% Synergy $0.56
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+49% Synergy $7.10
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+49% Synergy $4.86
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+49% Synergy $0.88
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+49% Synergy $0.78
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+48% Synergy $3.70
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+48% Synergy $0.31
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+47% Synergy $2063.83
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+47% Synergy $7.34
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+34% Synergy $2.39
Austere Command Austere Command
+33% Synergy $0.56
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy $0.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+50% Synergy $2.22
Veil of Assimilation Veil of Assimilation
+50% Synergy $0.15
Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+49% Synergy $0.68
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+49% Synergy $0.15
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+49% Synergy $0.64
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+49% Synergy $44.87
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+49% Synergy $2.76
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+49% Synergy $0.65
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+49% Synergy $0.33
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+49% Synergy $5.42
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+49% Synergy $0.31
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+49% Synergy $0.46
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+48% Synergy $21.14
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+47% Synergy $2.77
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+46% Synergy $1.57

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Gelid Shackles Gelid Shackles
+50% Synergy $0.25
Flowstone Embrace Flowstone Embrace
+50% Synergy $0.13
Brainwash Brainwash
+50% Synergy $0.16
Weight of Conscience Weight of Conscience
+50% Synergy $0.17
Need for Speed Need for Speed
+50% Synergy $8.03
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+49% Synergy $0.27
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+44% Synergy $31.31
Land Tax Land Tax
+38% Synergy $13.99
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+30% Synergy $56.57

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jaya, Fiery Negotiator Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
+50% Synergy $0.48

Utility Lands

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

Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+50% Synergy $0.30
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+50% Synergy $0.49
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+50% Synergy $0.30
Island of Wak-Wak Island of Wak-Wak
+50% Synergy $235.12
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+50% Synergy $1.66
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+49% Synergy $0.28
Mutavault Mutavault
+49% Synergy $4.51
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+49% Synergy $1.57
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+49% Synergy $1.96
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+49% Synergy $0.83
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+49% Synergy $4.88
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+48% Synergy $1.10
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+47% Synergy $9.77
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+47% Synergy $0.39
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+45% Synergy $0.41
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+45% Synergy $0.41
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+44% Synergy $0.34
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+43% Synergy $4.63
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+42% Synergy $122.46
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+41% Synergy $37.34
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+40% Synergy $0.94
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+40% Synergy $1.97
War Room War Room
+39% Synergy $2.27
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+36% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+31% Synergy $2.43

Mana Artifacts

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

Foriysian Totem Foriysian Totem
+50% Synergy $0.41
Shrine of Boundless Growth Shrine of Boundless Growth
+50% Synergy $0.19
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+50% Synergy $0.30
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+49% Synergy $1.41
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+47% Synergy $0.30
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+47% Synergy $0.20
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+46% Synergy $4.60
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+45% Synergy $4.40
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+43% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-36% Synergy $1.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+89% Synergy $0.26
Mirrodin's Core Mirrodin's Core
+50% Synergy $0.25
Guildmages' Forum Guildmages' Forum
+50% Synergy $0.35
Transguild Promenade Transguild Promenade
+50% Synergy $0.12
Mirrex Mirrex
+49% Synergy $0.60
Hall Hall
+49% Synergy $0.27
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+47% Synergy $0.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+41% Synergy $0.96
Plateau Plateau
+38% Synergy $340.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+33% Synergy $0.36
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+8% Synergy $10.83
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-11% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension.

Dargo, the Shipwrecker Radiant, Serra Archangel Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Akiri, Line-Slinger Halana, Kessig Ranger Akiri, Line-Slinger // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sengir, the Dark Baron Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Alena, Kessig Trapper Armix, Filigree Thrasher Alena, Kessig Trapper // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ravos, Soultender Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ravos, Soultender
Radiant, Serra Archangel Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Radiant, Serra Archangel // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
The Fifteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Fifteenth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fifteenth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Street Urchin Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Street Urchin
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Armix, Filigree Thrasher Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Clan Crafter Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Clan Crafter
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Fifteenth Doctor Romana II The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
The Twelfth Doctor Dan Lewis The Twelfth Doctor // Dan Lewis
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension The Prismatic Piper Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // The Prismatic Piper
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Jamie McCrimmon Jamie McCrimmon
Alena, Kessig Trapper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Alena, Kessig Trapper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Radiant, Serra Archangel Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Tormod, the Desecrator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Tormod, the Desecrator
Akiri, Line-Slinger Siani, Eye of the Storm Akiri, Line-Slinger // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Akiri, Line-Slinger Vial Smasher the Fierce Akiri, Line-Slinger // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Akiri, Line-Slinger Dargo, the Shipwrecker Akiri, Line-Slinger // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept