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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Price tag $31.98

Legendary Creature — Human Scout Merfolk Wizard

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%
View Average Decklist All Birthing Pod Commanders

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

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

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
+92% Synergy $104.30
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+92% Synergy $112.13
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+92% Synergy $1578.57
Gamble Gamble
+92% Synergy $16.74
Force of Will Force of Will
+91% Synergy $62.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+89% Synergy $131.68
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+88% Synergy $3.71
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+81% Synergy $54.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+81% Synergy $72.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+79% Synergy $40.14

Creatures

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

Phyrexian Dreadnought Phyrexian Dreadnought
+99% Synergy $277.53
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+97% Synergy $8.30
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+95% Synergy $13.60
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+95% Synergy $15.02
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+94% Synergy $30.69
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+92% Synergy $2.11
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+91% Synergy $12.33
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+91% Synergy $3.04
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+84% Synergy $2.17
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+83% Synergy $27.18
Sheltering Ancient Sheltering Ancient
+66% Synergy $1.45
Great Oak Guardian Great Oak Guardian
+66% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Soulgorger Phyrexian Soulgorger
+66% Synergy $10.41
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+65% Synergy $11.39
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+65% Synergy $0.67
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+65% Synergy $7.76
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+62% Synergy $12.59
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+61% Synergy $1.27
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+61% Synergy $1.75
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+60% Synergy $43.84
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+60% Synergy $3.23
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+59% Synergy $14.50
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+57% Synergy $6.10
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+57% Synergy $33.70
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+55% Synergy $13.10
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+50% Synergy $0.38
Hyrax Tower Scout Hyrax Tower Scout
+33% Synergy $0.14
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+33% Synergy $0.32
Nadu, Winged Wisdom Nadu, Winged Wisdom
+33% Synergy $0.38
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+32% Synergy $10.32
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+31% Synergy $1.01
Lilysplash Mentor Lilysplash Mentor
+31% Synergy $0.31
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+31% Synergy $4.69
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+31% Synergy $16.26
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+31% Synergy $0.32
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+31% Synergy $6.10
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+30% Synergy $1.97
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+30% Synergy $3.98
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+29% Synergy $3.87
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+28% Synergy $3.26
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+27% Synergy $17.58
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+27% Synergy $1.94
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+22% Synergy $9.08
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+21% Synergy $0.43

Instants

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

Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+96% Synergy $16.03
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+94% Synergy $15.40
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+94% Synergy $8.45
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+93% Synergy $52.62
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+93% Synergy $18.16
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+92% Synergy $8.78
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+88% Synergy $7.21
Snap Snap
+87% Synergy $3.46
Swan Song Swan Song
+85% Synergy $8.50
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+85% Synergy $26.56
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+81% Synergy $65.21
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+63% Synergy $11.40
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+63% Synergy $12.56
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+63% Synergy $3.86
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+59% Synergy $3.08
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+59% Synergy $6.58
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+59% Synergy $4.24
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+56% Synergy $0.83
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+55% Synergy $16.95
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+30% Synergy $34.53
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+30% Synergy $1.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+26% Synergy $5.19
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+21% Synergy $56.81
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+13% Synergy $2.39

Sorceries

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

Neoform Neoform
+95% Synergy $0.80
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+94% Synergy $3.84
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+91% Synergy $51.45
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+65% Synergy $396.10
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+62% Synergy $2107.72
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+49% Synergy $41.29
Scale Up Scale Up
+33% Synergy $0.51
Timetwister Timetwister
+32% Synergy
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+29% Synergy $5.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+99% Synergy $11.67
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+99% Synergy $10.78
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+32% Synergy $39.14
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+32% Synergy $14.43
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+31% Synergy $14.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

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

Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+87% Synergy $12.67
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+58% Synergy $11.10
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+32% Synergy $9.83
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+31% Synergy $396.95
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+31% Synergy $10.71
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+30% Synergy $7.99
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+29% Synergy $6.34
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+26% Synergy $1.81

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+32% Synergy $24.17

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 $27.39
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+78% Synergy $49.11
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+60% Synergy $62.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+60% Synergy $43.89
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+50% Synergy $14.92
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+29% Synergy $4.19
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+25% Synergy $4.25

Mana Artifacts

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

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+97% Synergy $3.75
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+93% Synergy $1118.84
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+66% Synergy $43.81
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+65% Synergy $43.21
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+62% Synergy $819.15
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+62% Synergy $241.89
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+58% Synergy $76.28
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+58% Synergy $171.12
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+56% Synergy $36.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+49% Synergy $0.70
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+33% Synergy $0.21
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+31% Synergy $472.34
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+29% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+85% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
+84% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+84% Synergy
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+59% Synergy $53.37
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+58% Synergy $17.35
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+58% Synergy $29.61
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+56% Synergy $28.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+56% Synergy $19.37
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+56% Synergy $34.12
City of Brass City of Brass
+55% Synergy $11.03
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+55% Synergy $15.03
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+54% Synergy $10.13
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+34% Synergy $38.56
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+33% Synergy $35.70
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+31% Synergy $17.02
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+27% Synergy $1.57
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+26% Synergy $5.19
Commercial District Commercial District
+22% Synergy $6.69
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+22% Synergy $12.51
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+19% Synergy $6.68
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+18% Synergy $9.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-22% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-24% Synergy $0.34
Island Island
-61% Synergy $0.21

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