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Betor, Kin to All: Defenders
Price tag $7.38

Legendary Creature — Spirit Dragon

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Abzan

Playstyle & Strategy

Defenders 26% Toughness Matters 17% +1/+1 Counters 9% Lifegain 5% Lifedrain 4%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Betor, Kin to All players are trying out in Defenders decks.

Chelonian Tackle Chelonian Tackle
+7% Synergy $0.17
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+3% Synergy $11.43
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+1% Synergy $2.61
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $8.54
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
0% Synergy $6.18

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Betor, Kin to All's Defenders builds — cards that lean hardest into the Defenders theme.

Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
+81% Synergy $1.67
Assault Formation Assault Formation
+72% Synergy $0.30
Tree of Redemption Tree of Redemption
+70% Synergy $0.47
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+69% Synergy $3.15
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+69% Synergy $0.26
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+68% Synergy $0.30
Sylvan Caryatid Sylvan Caryatid
+68% Synergy $0.63
Overgrown Battlement Overgrown Battlement
+67% Synergy $0.30
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+64% Synergy $1.20
Jaws of Defeat Jaws of Defeat
+64% Synergy $1.10

Top Cards

The staple cards most Betor, Kin to All Defenders decks run as their core.

Bedrock Tortoise Bedrock Tortoise
+62% Synergy $2.21
Arbor Adherent Arbor Adherent
+61% Synergy $1.16
Doran, Besieged by Time Doran, Besieged by Time
+61% Synergy $0.60
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
+56% Synergy $8.93
Fecund Greenshell Fecund Greenshell
+55% Synergy $0.81
Axebane Guardian Axebane Guardian
+55% Synergy $0.31
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+54% Synergy $0.31
Tower Defense Tower Defense
+52% Synergy $0.19
Rampart Architect Rampart Architect
+51% Synergy $0.28
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Betor, Kin to All Defenders game on their own.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+18% Synergy $15.22
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $51.92
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $26.55
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $5.86
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $70.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $53.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $36.16
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-4% Synergy $28.28

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Defenders plan in Betor, Kin to All decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Towering Titan Towering Titan
+53% Synergy $0.30
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+52% Synergy $0.83
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+47% Synergy $0.78
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+45% Synergy $0.41
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+42% Synergy $26.27
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+40% Synergy $2.90
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
+38% Synergy $0.53
Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+36% Synergy $1.62
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+36% Synergy $36.33
Walking Bulwark Walking Bulwark
+35% Synergy $0.16
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+33% Synergy $0.22
Ancient Lumberknot Ancient Lumberknot
+30% Synergy $0.24
Carven Caryatid Carven Caryatid
+28% Synergy $0.21
Abzan Beastmaster Abzan Beastmaster
+28% Synergy $0.18
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+27% Synergy $3.00
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+27% Synergy $0.30
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+26% Synergy $0.46
Arboreal Grazer Arboreal Grazer
+26% Synergy $0.27
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+26% Synergy $4.87
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+26% Synergy $3.62
Blight Pile Blight Pile
+24% Synergy $0.20
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+23% Synergy $1.92
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+23% Synergy $11.63
Wall of Roots Wall of Roots
+22% Synergy $0.26
Catapult Fodder Catapult Captain Catapult Fodder
+22% Synergy $0.30
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
+21% Synergy $9.96
Colfenor, the Last Yew Colfenor, the Last Yew
+21% Synergy $0.53
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+20% Synergy $0.32
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+20% Synergy $0.11
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+19% Synergy $0.97
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+19% Synergy $9.41
Flumph Flumph
+18% Synergy $1.67
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
+17% Synergy $0.28
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+16% Synergy $0.34
Wakestone Gargoyle Wakestone Gargoyle
+16% Synergy $0.23
Wall of Junk Wall of Junk
+16% Synergy $0.28
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+15% Synergy $4.33
Nethroi, Apex of Death Nethroi, Apex of Death
+15% Synergy $2.20
Stalwart Shield-Bearers Stalwart Shield-Bearers
+15% Synergy $1.76
Vine Trellis Vine Trellis
+15% Synergy $1.17
Shadrix Silverquill Shadrix Silverquill
+14% Synergy $0.34
Jaddi Offshoot Jaddi Offshoot
+14% Synergy $0.32
Perimeter Captain Perimeter Captain
+14% Synergy $1.42
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+13% Synergy $4.99
Wall of Tanglecord Wall of Tanglecord
+12% Synergy $0.36
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
+11% Synergy $0.23
Wingmantle Chaplain Wingmantle Chaplain
+11% Synergy $0.31
Wall of Shards Wall of Shards
+11% Synergy $7.15
Betor, Ancestor's Voice Betor, Ancestor's Voice
+10% Synergy $1.24
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $13.48

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Betor, Kin to All's Defenders deck ahead.

Despark Despark
+30% Synergy $0.34
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+23% Synergy $0.81
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+14% Synergy $0.28
Overkill Overkill
+12% Synergy $0.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+11% Synergy $21.48
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+10% Synergy $13.39
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.46
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+8% Synergy $8.49
Kin-Tree Severance Kin-Tree Severance
+7% Synergy $0.17
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $1.62
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+6% Synergy $0.20
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+5% Synergy $0.75
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
+5% Synergy $0.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $16.26
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.34
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+3% Synergy $10.93
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+3% Synergy $0.33
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.05
Mythos of Nethroi Mythos of Nethroi
+1% Synergy $0.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $12.67
Putrefy Putrefy
0% Synergy $0.27
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
0% Synergy $26.21
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
0% Synergy $0.33
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $4.19
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-2% Synergy $0.95
Mortify Mortify
-7% Synergy $0.23

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Defenders game plan forward for Betor, Kin to All.

Reunion of the House Reunion of the House
+38% Synergy $0.26
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+37% Synergy $0.21
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+34% Synergy $0.30
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+33% Synergy $33.13
Tip the Scales Tip the Scales
+23% Synergy $0.21
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+22% Synergy $4.81
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+21% Synergy $0.77
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+12% Synergy $0.21
Cultivate Cultivate
+10% Synergy $0.30
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+10% Synergy $0.33
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+9% Synergy $1.14
Farseek Farseek
+8% Synergy $0.71
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+8% Synergy $0.32
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+6% Synergy $2.31
Perennation Perennation
+6% Synergy $0.30
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $3.68
Kin-Tree Invocation Kin-Tree Invocation
+5% Synergy $0.13
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+4% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.09
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.31
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.87
Three Visits Three Visits
-1% Synergy $5.51
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.57
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.30
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $4.98
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-5% Synergy $0.31
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
-6% Synergy $2.90
Damn Damn
-7% Synergy $2.06
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $8.59

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Betor, Kin to All Defenders decks.

Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+24% Synergy $10.96
Colfenor's Urn Colfenor's Urn
+23% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $2.99
Abzan Monument Abzan Monument
+11% Synergy $0.09
Meekstone Meekstone
+10% Synergy $12.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $3.93
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+6% Synergy $1.04
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $9.59
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-1% Synergy $67.97

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Defenders strategy in Betor, Kin to All decks.

Stoneskin Stoneskin
+36% Synergy $1.75
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+36% Synergy $2.67
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+28% Synergy $13.44
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+28% Synergy $0.27
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+22% Synergy $12.08
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+16% Synergy $3.82
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+15% Synergy $6.53
Spidersilk Armor Spidersilk Armor
+11% Synergy $2.86
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+8% Synergy $7.68
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+6% Synergy $0.39
Colossification Colossification
+5% Synergy $0.51
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+4% Synergy $0.34
Treefolk Umbra Treefolk Umbra
+4% Synergy $0.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+1% Synergy $3.94
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy $4.02
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
0% Synergy $1.18
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $18.31
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-6% Synergy $26.85

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Betor, Kin to All's Defenders game plan.

Huatli, the Sun's Heart Huatli, the Sun's Heart
+33% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Betor, Kin to All Defenders decks.

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+28% Synergy $0.38
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $0.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+11% Synergy $2.76
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+7% Synergy $0.32
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+4% Synergy $0.52
Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+4% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.32
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-2% Synergy $5.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.36
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $53.40
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $15.55
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $57.13

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Betor, Kin to All's Defenders strategy.

Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+13% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.46
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+10% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.40
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+5% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+3% Synergy $6.04
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+2% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.60
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.60
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-3% Synergy $1.31

Lands

The mana base behind Betor, Kin to All's Defenders decks.

Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+32% Synergy $2.36
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+24% Synergy $0.63
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+23% Synergy $0.35
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+21% Synergy $0.35
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
+20% Synergy $0.17
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+19% Synergy $0.33
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+19% Synergy $0.39
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+14% Synergy $0.26
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+14% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+13% Synergy $0.28
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+13% Synergy $0.25
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+11% Synergy $0.29
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+11% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+11% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.36
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+8% Synergy $1.74
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+8% Synergy $7.07
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+7% Synergy $12.76
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+7% Synergy $12.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.39
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+6% Synergy $1.60
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+2% Synergy $0.20
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+1% Synergy $16.20
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
0% Synergy $18.68
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
0% Synergy $0.43
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
0% Synergy $15.25
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
0% Synergy $0.12
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-2% Synergy $5.71
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-2% Synergy $0.51
Brushland Brushland
-2% Synergy $1.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.02
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-3% Synergy $0.13
Savannah Savannah
-3% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
-4% Synergy
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-5% Synergy $10.05
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-5% Synergy $7.78
Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
-5% Synergy $0.50
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-6% Synergy $30.45
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-7% Synergy $12.79
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-8% Synergy $10.16
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-8% Synergy $32.22
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-8% Synergy $6.15
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-9% Synergy $11.42
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-9% Synergy $16.55

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Betor, Kin to All: Defenders.

Felothar the Steadfast Felothar the Steadfast
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Prava of the Steel Legion Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Colfenor, the Last Yew Colfenor, the Last Yew
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Nethroi, Apex of Death Nethroi, Apex of Death
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sengir, the Dark Baron // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Sam, Loyal Attendant Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa Ixhel, Scion of Atraxa
Myrkul, Lord of Bones Myrkul, Lord of Bones
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tormod, the Desecrator Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tymna the Weaver Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tymna the Weaver
Anikthea, Hand of Erebos Anikthea, Hand of Erebos
Betor, Ancestor's Voice Betor, Ancestor's Voice
Daghatar the Adamant Daghatar the Adamant
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Narci, Fable Singer Narci, Fable Singer
The Necrobloom The Necrobloom
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Anafenza, the Foremost Anafenza, the Foremost
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ravos, Soultender Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Ravos, Soultender
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tymna the Weaver Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tymna the Weaver
Ghave, Guru of Spores Ghave, Guru of Spores
Aradesh, the Founder Aradesh, the Founder
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
Garth One-Eye Garth One-Eye
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
Ihsan's Shade Ihsan's Shade