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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero: Birthing Pod
Price tag $27.60

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Alena, Kessig Trapper Thrasios, Triton Hero
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Temur

Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 26% Combo 13% +1/+1 Counters 9% cEDH 9% Midrange 6%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Birthing Pod builds — cards that lean hardest into the Birthing Pod theme.

Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+98% Synergy $8.38
Invasion of Ikoria Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria Invasion of Ikoria
+96% Synergy $11.31
Neoform Neoform
+96% Synergy $1.20
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+96% Synergy $13.30
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+95% Synergy $14.17
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+95% Synergy $15.83
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+94% Synergy $3.59
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+94% Synergy $49.82
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+94% Synergy $18.57
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+93% Synergy $2.04

Top Cards

The staple cards most Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero Birthing Pod decks run as their core.

Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+92% Synergy $9.13
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+91% Synergy $49.21
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+89% Synergy $7.30
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+88% Synergy $11.44
Snap Snap
+88% Synergy $3.66
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+85% Synergy $26.55
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+84% Synergy $1.38
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+84% Synergy $25.79
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+81% Synergy $68.53
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+65% Synergy $13.48

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero Birthing Pod game on their own.

The One Ring The One Ring
+93% Synergy $101.75
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+92% Synergy $105.77
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+92% Synergy $1459.07
Force of Will Force of Will
+92% Synergy $70.22
Gamble Gamble
+92% Synergy $14.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+89% Synergy $125.34
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+88% Synergy $3.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+82% Synergy $56.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+81% Synergy $69.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+79% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+92% Synergy $8.52
Phyrexian Dreadnought Phyrexian Dreadnought
+75% Synergy $287.33
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+74% Synergy $11.90
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+70% Synergy $1.57
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+70% Synergy $1.15
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+69% Synergy $37.18
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+69% Synergy $45.74
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+68% Synergy $15.22
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+67% Synergy $2.97
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+66% Synergy $6.00
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+64% Synergy $13.43
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+60% Synergy $0.25
Sheltering Ancient Sheltering Ancient
+50% Synergy $1.59
Great Oak Guardian Great Oak Guardian
+50% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Soulgorger Phyrexian Soulgorger
+50% Synergy $10.52
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+49% Synergy $0.55
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+45% Synergy $10.03
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+44% Synergy $2.44
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+44% Synergy $2.54
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+41% Synergy $36.72
Lilysplash Mentor Lilysplash Mentor
+32% Synergy $0.28
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+31% Synergy $5.98
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+30% Synergy $5.10
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+30% Synergy $2.50
Nadu, Winged Wisdom Nadu, Winged Wisdom
+25% Synergy $1.43
Mist Dragon Mist Dragon
+25% Synergy $3.71
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+25% Synergy $0.29
Crackdown Construct Crackdown Construct
+25% Synergy $0.22
Hyrax Tower Scout Hyrax Tower Scout
+25% Synergy $0.26
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+24% Synergy $1.09
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+24% Synergy $2.43
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+24% Synergy $8.33
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+24% Synergy $9.84
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+23% Synergy $0.25
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+23% Synergy $16.22
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+23% Synergy $5.56
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+22% Synergy $4.01
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+21% Synergy $10.47
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+20% Synergy $3.18
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+19% Synergy $16.65
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+15% Synergy $8.31
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+14% Synergy $0.41

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+72% Synergy $5.09
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+71% Synergy $15.10
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+70% Synergy $10.39
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+68% Synergy $3.75
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+68% Synergy $6.09
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+65% Synergy $3.35
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+64% Synergy $17.28
Swan Song Swan Song
+61% Synergy $7.86
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+47% Synergy $12.00
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+47% Synergy $11.06
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+43% Synergy $5.02
Intuition Intuition
+24% Synergy $315.64
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+23% Synergy $31.13
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+23% Synergy $8.82
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+22% Synergy $1.88
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+22% Synergy $1.09
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+18% Synergy $7.11
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+13% Synergy $52.75
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+6% Synergy $2.26

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero.

Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+71% Synergy $2092.91
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+57% Synergy $41.60
Timetwister Timetwister
+49% Synergy
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+49% Synergy $387.81
Scale Up Scale Up
+25% Synergy $0.55
Time Warp Time Warp
+23% Synergy $14.06
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+22% Synergy $5.80
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+20% Synergy $25.19

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero Birthing Pod decks.

Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+75% Synergy $11.43
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+75% Synergy $11.94
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+48% Synergy $14.98
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+24% Synergy $15.61
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+24% Synergy $37.35
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+22% Synergy $14.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero decks.

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+67% Synergy $12.45
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+47% Synergy $7.06
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+24% Synergy $8.69
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+24% Synergy $366.32
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+23% Synergy $10.76
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+21% Synergy $6.09
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+18% Synergy $1.35

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Birthing Pod game plan.

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+49% Synergy $22.88
Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+25% Synergy $0.60

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero Birthing Pod decks.

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+83% Synergy $31.72
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+79% Synergy $53.40
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+69% Synergy $60.97
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+46% Synergy $4.34
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+44% Synergy $39.67
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+34% Synergy $15.55
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+18% Synergy $4.90

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Birthing Pod strategy.

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+98% Synergy $3.94
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+93% Synergy $1076.87
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+74% Synergy $44.74
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+74% Synergy $43.64
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+71% Synergy $761.24
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+67% Synergy $73.71
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+67% Synergy $158.66
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+64% Synergy $38.08
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+45% Synergy $229.90
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+33% Synergy $0.60
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+25% Synergy $0.13
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+23% Synergy $459.66
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+22% Synergy $2.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Birthing Pod decks.

Taiga Taiga
+85% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+85% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+85% Synergy
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+68% Synergy $48.66
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+67% Synergy $33.45
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+67% Synergy $17.82
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+65% Synergy $32.22
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+64% Synergy $33.09
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+64% Synergy $18.92
City of Brass City of Brass
+64% Synergy $9.98
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+64% Synergy $15.52
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+63% Synergy $11.42
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+43% Synergy $38.66
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+41% Synergy $36.10
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+40% Synergy $17.02
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+31% Synergy $11.18
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+28% Synergy $7.19
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+27% Synergy $11.06
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+19% Synergy $1.73
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+18% Synergy $7.11
Commercial District Commercial District
+14% Synergy $8.42
Command Tower Command Tower
-16% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-31% Synergy $0.36
Island Island
-44% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
-70% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero: Birthing Pod.

The Fugitive Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fugitive Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fugitive Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fugitive Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fugitive Doctor Rose Noble The Fugitive Doctor // Rose Noble
The Third Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Third Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Third Doctor Yasmin Khan The Third Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Thrasios, Triton Hero Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cloakwood Hermit Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cloakwood Hermit
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Street Urchin Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Candlekeep Sage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage
The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Noble The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Noble
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tana, the Bloodsower Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower
Tana, the Bloodsower Thrasios, Triton Hero Tana, the Bloodsower // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Candlekeep Sage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Thrasios, Triton Hero Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Candlekeep Sage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Candlekeep Sage
The Fifteenth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fifteenth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Thirteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Thirteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Thrasios, Triton Hero Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Thrasios, Triton Hero Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tana, the Bloodsower Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tana, the Bloodsower
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Thrasios, Triton Hero Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Thrasios, Triton Hero Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Akiri, Line-Slinger Thrasios, Triton Hero Akiri, Line-Slinger // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Thrasios, Triton Hero Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tana, the Bloodsower Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tana, the Bloodsower
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cloakwood Hermit Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Thrasios, Triton Hero Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Fifteenth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Fifteenth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Thrasios, Triton Hero Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Thrasios, Triton Hero Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Thrasios, Triton Hero Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Thrasios, Triton Hero Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Fourteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Thirteenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Thirteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Krark, the Thumbless Thrasios, Triton Hero Krark, the Thumbless // Thrasios, Triton Hero