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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator
Price tag $1.06

Legendary Creature — Human Scout Zombie Wizard

Alena, Kessig Trapper Tormod, the Desecrator
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Graveyard 67% Phoenixes 33%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4916 Current Rank
#4851 Past 2 Years

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator decks.

Fight On! Fight On!
+32% Synergy $0.18
Overkill Overkill
+28% Synergy $0.34

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator's abilities and overall game plan.

Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+54% Synergy $2.38
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+53% Synergy $0.31
Dread Return Dread Return
+49% Synergy $0.45
Syrix, Carrier of the Flame Syrix, Carrier of the Flame
+45% Synergy $0.27
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+45% Synergy $1.76
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+45% Synergy $0.30
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+45% Synergy $0.29
Flamewake Phoenix Flamewake Phoenix
+44% Synergy $0.24
Skyfire Phoenix Skyfire Phoenix
+44% Synergy $0.27
Rekindling Phoenix Rekindling Phoenix
+44% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator decks.

Lamplight Phoenix Lamplight Phoenix
+40% Synergy $0.16
Victimize Victimize
+39% Synergy $1.25
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+36% Synergy $0.86
Ashcloud Phoenix Ashcloud Phoenix
+36% Synergy $0.64
Warcry Phoenix Warcry Phoenix
+36% Synergy $0.24
Nemesis Phoenix Nemesis Phoenix
+36% Synergy $0.17
Lightning Phoenix Lightning Phoenix
+36% Synergy $0.34
Anger Anger
+33% Synergy $0.66
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+30% Synergy $58.53
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+30% Synergy $0.29

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+37% Synergy $0.37
Bogardan Phoenix Bogardan Phoenix
+27% Synergy $1.33
Fuming Effigy Fuming Effigy
+27% Synergy $0.15
Sunstreak Phoenix Sunstreak Phoenix
+27% Synergy $0.31
Akoum Firebird Akoum Firebird
+27% Synergy $0.35
Firewing Phoenix Firewing Phoenix
+27% Synergy $0.11
Immortal Phoenix Immortal Phoenix
+27% Synergy $0.47
Magma Phoenix Magma Phoenix
+27% Synergy $0.31
Everquill Phoenix Everquill Phoenix
+27% Synergy $0.29
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+26% Synergy $0.34
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+26% Synergy $0.27
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+25% Synergy $2.06
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+25% Synergy $1.36
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+14% Synergy $0.32
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+13% Synergy $1.61
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.37

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator safe.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+41% Synergy $0.84
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+22% Synergy $0.34
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+22% Synergy $0.37
Big Score Big Score
+19% Synergy $0.39
Abrade Abrade
+15% Synergy $0.31
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+15% Synergy $4.51
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.28
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+3% Synergy $0.34

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator's game plan and control the board.

Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+26% Synergy $0.54
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+8% Synergy $0.37
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $9.23
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-9% Synergy $0.21
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-14% Synergy $0.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+25% Synergy $16.79
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+23% Synergy $2.95
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $5.04

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+30% Synergy $0.26
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+26% Synergy $0.33
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+24% Synergy $2.24
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+22% Synergy $1.38

Utility Lands

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

Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+26% Synergy $0.33
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+25% Synergy $0.39
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+22% Synergy $0.33
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+17% Synergy $58.36
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+17% Synergy $11.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $1.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+24% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.90
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-17% Synergy $4.26
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-19% Synergy $1.94
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $1.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-38% Synergy $0.64

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+42% Synergy $0.22
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+25% Synergy $0.28
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+17% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.26
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+11% Synergy $0.37
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+9% Synergy $0.19
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+2% Synergy $0.23
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
0% Synergy $0.33
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-6% Synergy $0.40
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-8% Synergy $8.89
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-17% Synergy $1.08
Command Tower Command Tower
-32% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator.

Skanos Dragonheart Agent of the Iron Throne Skanos Dragonheart // Agent of the Iron Throne
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Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Iron Throne Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Viconia, Drow Apostate Popular Entertainer Viconia, Drow Apostate // Popular Entertainer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Tormod, the Desecrator Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Tormod, the Desecrator
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tormod, the Desecrator Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tormod, the Desecrator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tormod, the Desecrator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tormod, the Desecrator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tormod, the Desecrator Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tormod, the Desecrator
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tormod, the Desecrator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tormod, the Desecrator
Tana, the Bloodsower Tormod, the Desecrator Tana, the Bloodsower // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Viconia, Drow Apostate Criminal Past Viconia, Drow Apostate // Criminal Past
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Tormod, the Desecrator Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Tormod, the Desecrator
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Criminal Past Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Criminal Past
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Tormod, the Desecrator Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Tormod, the Desecrator Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith // Tormod, the Desecrator
Alena, Kessig Trapper Armix, Filigree Thrasher Alena, Kessig Trapper // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Alena, Kessig Trapper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Francisco, Fowl Marauder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Alena, Kessig Trapper Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Alena, Kessig Trapper // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Alena, Kessig Trapper Miara, Thorn of the Glade Alena, Kessig Trapper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Alena, Kessig Trapper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alena, Kessig Trapper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Alena, Kessig Trapper Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Alena, Kessig Trapper // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sengir, the Dark Baron Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Alena, Kessig Trapper Vial Smasher the Fierce Alena, Kessig Trapper // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
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
Prava of the Steel Legion Tormod, the Desecrator Prava of the Steel Legion // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dragon Cultist Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dragon Cultist
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Guild Artisan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Guild Artisan
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Passionate Archaeologist Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Passionate Archaeologist