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April O'Neil, Human Element
Price tag $9.56

Legendary Creature — Human Detective

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Tokens 30% Artifacts 25% +1/+1 Counters 5% Clues 5% Combo 5% Control 5% Food 5% Good Stuff 5% Historic 5% Midrange 5%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2133 Current Rank
#2099 Last Week
#2821 Last Month

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in April O'Neil, Human Element decks.

Donatello, the Brains Donatello, the Brains
+72% Synergy $0.67
Krang, Master Mind Krang, Master Mind
+61% Synergy $1.04
Donatello, Way with Machines Donatello, Way with Machines
+49% Synergy $0.20
The Ooze The Ooze
+48% Synergy $4.92
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+27% Synergy $4.62

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with April O'Neil, Human Element's abilities and overall game plan.

Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+80% Synergy $1.84
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+72% Synergy $0.47
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+71% Synergy $2.27
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+71% Synergy $0.31
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+67% Synergy $3.16
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+65% Synergy $0.20
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+65% Synergy $0.42
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+65% Synergy $14.43
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+60% Synergy $0.27
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+59% Synergy $0.44

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful April O'Neil, Human Element decks.

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+53% Synergy $4.01
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+52% Synergy $0.41
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+52% Synergy $20.56
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+44% Synergy $5.43
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+44% Synergy $0.45
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+39% Synergy $0.63
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+18% Synergy $2.16
Pongify Pongify
+15% Synergy $2.03
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $5.83
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $2.41

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $102.81
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $55.29
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $1074.71
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $108.16
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $157.43
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $125.48
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.26
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $69.79
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $69.03
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-9% Synergy $17.28

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement April O'Neil, Human Element's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+52% Synergy $0.36
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
+49% Synergy $0.19
Mechan Assembler Mechan Assembler
+41% Synergy $0.19
Arcbound Crusher Arcbound Crusher
+41% Synergy $3.87
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+37% Synergy $2.32
Rook Turret Rook Turret
+36% Synergy $0.18
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+34% Synergy $0.37
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+34% Synergy $0.45
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+33% Synergy $19.10
Broodstar Broodstar
+33% Synergy $0.92
Filigree Attendant Filigree Attendant
+31% Synergy $0.15
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+22% Synergy $0.29
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+22% Synergy $9.40
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+22% Synergy $0.25
Lumengrid Sentinel Lumengrid Sentinel
+22% Synergy $0.17
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+21% Synergy $14.14
Synth Infiltrator Synth Infiltrator
+20% Synergy $0.31
Katara, Bending Prodigy Katara, Bending Prodigy
+20% Synergy $0.18
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
+20% Synergy $1.96
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+18% Synergy $0.82
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+17% Synergy $0.56
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+16% Synergy $0.26
Skyswimmer Koi Skyswimmer Koi
+16% Synergy $0.13
Technodrome Technodrome
+14% Synergy $2.79
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+13% Synergy $0.75
Sage of Lat-Nam Sage of Lat-Nam
+13% Synergy $0.16
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+12% Synergy $6.78
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+11% Synergy $6.16
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
+11% Synergy $1.33
Roadkill Rodney Roadkill Rodney
+11% Synergy $0.30
Extruder Extruder
+10% Synergy $0.30
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+9% Synergy $15.38
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+9% Synergy $0.90
Edgar, King of Figaro Edgar, King of Figaro
+9% Synergy $0.29
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+8% Synergy $0.52
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $45.83
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+8% Synergy $0.28
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+7% Synergy $0.75
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+7% Synergy $13.73
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+7% Synergy $1.82
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+7% Synergy $0.40
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+7% Synergy $0.17
Fugitive Droid Fugitive Droid
+7% Synergy $0.27
Shambling Suit Shambling Suit
+7% Synergy $0.30
Donatello, Gadget Master Donatello, Gadget Master
+6% Synergy $0.50
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+5% Synergy $1.86
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+5% Synergy $3.57
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+5% Synergy $9.76
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.24
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-12% Synergy $6.06

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping April O'Neil, Human Element safe.

Mirrorform Mirrorform
+36% Synergy $2.73
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+24% Synergy $3.98
Resculpt Resculpt
+23% Synergy $0.33
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+17% Synergy $6.75
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+15% Synergy $0.54
Machinate Machinate
+15% Synergy $0.11
Ooze Spill Ooze Spill
+12% Synergy $0.21
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+11% Synergy $0.37
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+11% Synergy $0.29
Metallic Rebuke Metallic Rebuke
+11% Synergy $0.32
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+11% Synergy $0.32
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+10% Synergy $2.60
Swan Song Swan Song
+9% Synergy $8.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $1.58
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+8% Synergy $0.32
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+8% Synergy $0.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+7% Synergy $52.20
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+7% Synergy $3.40
Deduce Deduce
+7% Synergy $0.15
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+5% Synergy $2.15
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+3% Synergy $1.71
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.29
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+3% Synergy $1.91
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+3% Synergy $0.26
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+2% Synergy $47.67
Consider Consider
+1% Synergy $0.35
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+1% Synergy $10.85
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+1% Synergy $0.33
Commandeer Commandeer
0% Synergy $3.61
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.24
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
-1% Synergy $4.14
Evacuation Evacuation
-1% Synergy $0.34
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
-1% Synergy $16.07
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-3% Synergy $19.62
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-4% Synergy $0.61
Aetherize Aetherize
-4% Synergy $0.36
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-4% Synergy $9.10
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-5% Synergy $8.17
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-7% Synergy $2.54
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.30
Snap Snap
-12% Synergy $3.53
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-14% Synergy $3.88
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-19% Synergy $1.32
High Tide High Tide
-23% Synergy $1.04

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance April O'Neil, Human Element's game plan and control the board.

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+46% Synergy $4.08
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+40% Synergy $0.59
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+24% Synergy $0.17
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+19% Synergy $1.00
Secret of Bloodbending Secret of Bloodbending
+17% Synergy $0.93
Fabricate Fabricate
+14% Synergy $9.40
Reshape Reshape
+10% Synergy $4.50
Water Whip Water Whip
+7% Synergy $0.83
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+2% Synergy $16.40
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+2% Synergy $387.81
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+2% Synergy $8.87
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $34.70
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.01
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-3% Synergy $5.22
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
-3% Synergy $12.13
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-5% Synergy $1.06
Preordain Preordain
-7% Synergy $0.64
Ponder Ponder
-16% Synergy $2.07
Windfall Windfall
-16% Synergy $4.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+48% Synergy $0.88
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+36% Synergy $1.02
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+34% Synergy $3.95
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+28% Synergy $1.79
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+27% Synergy $1.38
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+18% Synergy $2.74
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+15% Synergy $20.80
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+15% Synergy $29.73
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+14% Synergy $1.25
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+13% Synergy $1.15
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+12% Synergy $25.30
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+12% Synergy $0.36
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+10% Synergy $1.69
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+8% Synergy $0.72
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+8% Synergy $1.26
Manhole Cover Manhole Cover
+8% Synergy $0.37
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+6% Synergy $67.33
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+6% Synergy $21.92
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+5% Synergy $0.39
Arcade Cabinet Arcade Cabinet
+5% Synergy $0.59
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.26
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+4% Synergy $30.84
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $47.25
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+3% Synergy $2.85
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+3% Synergy $0.20
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+2% Synergy $9.03
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+1% Synergy $48.03
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.77
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+1% Synergy $7.33
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
-1% Synergy $2.20
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-1% Synergy $24.09
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.30
Cloud Key Cloud Key
-2% Synergy $1.35
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
-2% Synergy $2.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $2.31

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support April O'Neil, Human Element's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+33% Synergy $0.44
Does Machines Does Machines
+19% Synergy $0.36
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+17% Synergy $0.73
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+7% Synergy $0.26
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+5% Synergy $0.71
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+4% Synergy $0.75
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+4% Synergy $0.26
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+3% Synergy $0.96
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+3% Synergy $5.22
The Legend of Kuruk Avatar Kuruk The Legend of Kuruk
+3% Synergy $3.36
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+2% Synergy $13.92
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
-2% Synergy $3.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $11.20
Propaganda Propaganda
-20% Synergy $3.46

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside April O'Neil, Human Element to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+40% Synergy $18.96
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+24% Synergy $22.86
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+9% Synergy $0.41
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+6% Synergy $4.30

Utility Lands

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

Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+57% Synergy $10.06
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+55% Synergy $0.66
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+42% Synergy $12.96
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+41% Synergy $0.73
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+38% Synergy $9.02
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+37% Synergy $10.69
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+32% Synergy $37.99
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+31% Synergy $0.37
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+26% Synergy $4.08
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.39
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+7% Synergy $1.57
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $31.69
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $3.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $50.50
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+1% Synergy $0.79
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
0% Synergy $0.27
Tolaria West Tolaria West
0% Synergy $2.01
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
0% Synergy $1.99
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-1% Synergy $60.97
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-16% Synergy $0.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-30% Synergy $2.83

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+25% Synergy $0.57
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.37
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+20% Synergy $1.38
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+18% Synergy $226.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.34
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+9% Synergy $19.68
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+9% Synergy $0.29
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.32
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $4.30
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $36.84
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+6% Synergy $74.75
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $2.72
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+5% Synergy $6.76
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+3% Synergy $0.80
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+2% Synergy $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.24
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $11.04
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
0% Synergy $451.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.60
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $34.83
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.23
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-5% Synergy $4.00
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-7% Synergy $0.56

Lands

The mana base foundation for April O'Neil, Human Element decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+17% Synergy $6.75
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+14% Synergy $0.87
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+11% Synergy $0.39
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+7% Synergy $0.75
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $48.63
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $19.65
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $34.41
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.46
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $36.47
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $34.70
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $15.59
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $1.44
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-15% Synergy $0.28

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like April O'Neil, Human Element.

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Mysterio, Master of Illusion Mysterio, Master of Illusion
Namor the Sub-Mariner Namor the Sub-Mariner
Donatello, Gadget Master Donatello, Gadget Master
Aang and Katara Aang and Katara
Claire D'Loon, Joy Sculptor Claire D'Loon, Joy Sculptor
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Feywild Visitor Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Feywild Visitor
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Shameless Charlatan Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Shameless Charlatan
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Veteran Soldier Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Veteran Soldier
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Siani, Eye of the Storm Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Leonardo, the Balance Raphael, the Muscle Leonardo, the Balance // Raphael, the Muscle
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Clan Crafter Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Clan Crafter
Invisible Woman Invisible Woman
Rootha, Mastering the Moment Rootha, Mastering the Moment
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
Faceless One Sword Coast Sailor Faceless One // Sword Coast Sailor
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
Amber Gristle O'Maul Feywild Visitor Amber Gristle O'Maul // Feywild Visitor
Kasla, the Broken Halo Kasla, the Broken Halo
Sokka and Suki Sokka and Suki
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
Primo, the Unbounded Primo, the Unbounded
Lu Su, Wu Advisor Lu Su, Wu Advisor
Miles "Tails" Prower Miles "Tails" Prower
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Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Thrasios, Triton Hero Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Aloy, Savior of Meridian Aloy, Savior of Meridian
D00-DL, Caricaturist D00-DL, Caricaturist
Dr. Eggman Dr. Eggman
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
Mai and Zuko Mai and Zuko
Amber Gristle O'Maul Clan Crafter Amber Gristle O'Maul // Clan Crafter
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter