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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator
Price tag $1.14

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

#4955 Current Rank
#3957 Last Week
#4925 Past 2 Years
11 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 33% of decks $0.21
Overkill Overkill
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32

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 in 55% of decks $1.81
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+53% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.31
Dread Return Dread Return
+49% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.46
Syrix, Carrier of the Flame Syrix, Carrier of the Flame
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.34
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+45% Synergy in 55% of decks $1.69
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.28
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.33
Flamewake Phoenix Flamewake Phoenix
+44% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.29
Skyfire Phoenix Skyfire Phoenix
+44% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.27
Rekindling Phoenix Rekindling Phoenix
+44% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.37

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 in 40% of decks $0.19
Victimize Victimize
+39% Synergy in 55% of decks $1.50
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+36% Synergy in 46% of decks $1.38
Ashcloud Phoenix Ashcloud Phoenix
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.29
Warcry Phoenix Warcry Phoenix
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.27
Nemesis Phoenix Nemesis Phoenix
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.16
Lightning Phoenix Lightning Phoenix
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.37
Anger Anger
+33% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.53
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+30% Synergy in 36% of decks $56.42
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+30% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.26

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 in 38% of decks $0.77
Bogardan Phoenix Bogardan Phoenix
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.15
Fuming Effigy Fuming Effigy
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.19
Sunstreak Phoenix Sunstreak Phoenix
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.34
Akoum Firebird Akoum Firebird
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.35
Firewing Phoenix Firewing Phoenix
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.10
Immortal Phoenix Immortal Phoenix
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.43
Magma Phoenix Magma Phoenix
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.30
Everquill Phoenix Everquill Phoenix
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.31
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.38
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.31
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.46
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.39
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+14% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.25
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+13% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.13
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.55

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 in 46% of decks $0.68
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+22% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.29
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+22% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.31
Big Score Big Score
+19% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.48
Abrade Abrade
+15% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.18
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+15% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.32
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.20
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+3% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.30

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 in 27% of decks $0.41
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+8% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.78
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy in 27% of decks $10.65
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-9% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-14% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.62

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+25% Synergy in 36% of decks $16.06
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.77
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.31

Enchantments

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

Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+30% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.27
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.31
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+24% Synergy in 36% of decks $2.28
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+22% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.47

Utility Lands

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

Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.28
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.37
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+22% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.35
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+17% Synergy in 36% of decks $51.64
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+17% Synergy in 27% of decks $11.30
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy in 27% of decks $11.39
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-17% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.38
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-19% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.73
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy in 64% of decks $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-38% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.39

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 in 64% of decks $0.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.38
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+17% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.28
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+11% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.35
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+9% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.28
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+8% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.10
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+2% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.33
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
0% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.25
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-6% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.44
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-8% Synergy in 36% of decks $9.64
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-17% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.43
Command Tower Command Tower
-32% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.24

Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator Deck Stats

Based on 11 Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 30
  • Instant 9
  • Sorcery 10
  • Artifact 10
  • Enchantment 5
  • Land 34

Lands: 17 basic, 17 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Viconia, Drow Apostate Criminal Past Viconia, Drow Apostate // Criminal Past
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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
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Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dragon Cultist Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dragon Cultist
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Guild Artisan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Guild Artisan
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