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Alena, Kessig Trapper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Price tag $8.37

Legendary Creature — Human Scout Dog

Alena, Kessig Trapper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

Playstyle & Strategy

Power 50%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4453 Current Rank
#3917 Last Week
4 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
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alena, Kessig Trapper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's abilities and overall game plan.

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+85% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.07
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+71% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.65
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+67% Synergy in 75% of decks $6.02
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+60% Synergy in 75% of decks $4.94
Homura, Human Ascendant Homura, Human Ascendant
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.23
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.41
Haktos the Unscarred Haktos the Unscarred
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.91
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Brion Stoutarm Brion Stoutarm
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.82

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alena, Kessig Trapper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+71% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.65
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+67% Synergy in 75% of decks $6.02
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+60% Synergy in 75% of decks $4.94
Homura, Human Ascendant Homura, Human Ascendant
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.23
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.41
Haktos the Unscarred Haktos the Unscarred
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.91
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Brion Stoutarm Brion Stoutarm
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.82
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.41
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.70
Djeru and Hazoret Djeru and Hazoret
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
General Ferrous Rokiric General Ferrous Rokiric
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.91
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.90
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.29
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.27
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Merry, Esquire of Rohan Merry, Esquire of Rohan
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.44
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.72
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.19
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.81
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+36% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.33
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Phyrexian Soulgorger Phyrexian Soulgorger
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $12.98
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.37
Spark Trooper Spark Trooper
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.15
Lupine Prototype Lupine Prototype
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Arc Runner Arc Runner
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.11
Arni Brokenbrow Arni Brokenbrow
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.23
Scuttling Butler Scuttling Butler
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.11
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.31
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.41
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.05
Serra Avatar Serra Avatar
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.71
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $10.14
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.50
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.96
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.23
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.50
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.29
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.76
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $6.16
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.25
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.37
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.88
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.36
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.33
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $30.51
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.32

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alena, Kessig Trapper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful safe.

Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+27% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.77
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.20
Ghostway Ghostway
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.06
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.66
Semester's End Semester's End
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.37
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.41
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $7.82
Reprieve Reprieve
+17% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.67
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+13% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.19
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+13% Synergy in 25% of decks $18.68
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.98
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-12% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-17% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.44
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-27% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.74
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-32% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.14

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alena, Kessig Trapper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's game plan and control the board.

Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.77
Elemental Appeal Elemental Appeal
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.37
Thieves' Auction Thieves' Auction
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.24
Reduce to Memory Reduce to Memory
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.25
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.30
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.01
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.88
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+18% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.38
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+12% Synergy in 25% of decks $9.99
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+85% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.07
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.82
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.50
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.63
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.71
Embercleave Embercleave
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+36% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+30% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.98
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.52
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.70
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.35
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.80
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.84
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.14
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.76
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.35
The Stone Brain The Stone Brain
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.39
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.25
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.09
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.43
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.40
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.33
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.43
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.26
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+18% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.14
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+16% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.03
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+16% Synergy in 25% of decks $28.25
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+15% Synergy in 25% of decks $13.21
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+15% Synergy in 25% of decks $42.28
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+14% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.35
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+13% Synergy in 25% of decks $24.42
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+13% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alena, Kessig Trapper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.91
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.70
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.17
Ghitu War Cry Ghitu War Cry
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.11
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.34
Captive Flame Captive Flame
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.15
Fiery Mantle Fiery Mantle
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.19
Ghitu Firebreathing Ghitu Firebreathing
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.17
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.38
Always Watching Always Watching
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.96
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.22
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.26
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.46
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.61
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+19% Synergy in 25% of decks $37.19
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+11% Synergy in 25% of decks $16.41

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.31
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.06
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.76
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.36
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.36
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.94
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+17% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+17% Synergy in 25% of decks $19.59
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+16% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy in 25% of decks $39.69
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+14% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.60
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy in 25% of decks $6.07
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy in 25% of decks $6.67

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.13
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.92
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $11.99
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.70
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+22% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+22% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+19% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.67
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.99
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.19

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alena, Kessig Trapper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+45% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+34% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.33
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.42
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.38
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+14% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.30
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+12% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+12% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.17
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+9% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.60
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+8% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+6% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy in 25% of decks $30.99
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-3% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.83
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-10% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.73
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.23
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-17% Synergy in 25% of decks $9.67

Alena, Kessig Trapper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Deck Stats

Based on 4 Alena, Kessig Trapper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 30
  • Instant 4
  • Sorcery 3
  • Artifact 17
  • Enchantment 6
  • Land 38

Lands: 22 basic, 16 nonbasic

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The Fourteenth Doctor Romana II The Fourteenth Doctor // Romana II
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Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
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