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Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Price tag $7.60

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Halana, Kessig Ranger Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
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Temur

Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 21% Aristocrats 7% Artifacts 7% Cascade 7% cEDH 7%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Halana, Kessig Ranger Halana, Kessig Ranger
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Birthing Pod game on their own.

Natural Order Natural Order
+98% Synergy $36.48
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+95% Synergy $29.93
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+92% Synergy $120.10
Gamble Gamble
+92% Synergy $18.29
Force of Will Force of Will
+91% Synergy $59.38
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+89% Synergy $134.99
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+85% Synergy $27.86
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+83% Synergy $40.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+81% Synergy $57.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+79% Synergy $38.67

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+99% Synergy $7.20
Endurance Endurance
+98% Synergy $3.38
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+95% Synergy $1.70
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+95% Synergy $14.59
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+94% Synergy $1.84
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+94% Synergy $42.04
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+88% Synergy $13.07
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+84% Synergy $2.22
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+64% Synergy $9.85
Volrath's Shapeshifter Volrath's Shapeshifter
+49% Synergy $13.75
Tajuru Blightblade Tajuru Blightblade
+49% Synergy $0.23
Sidisi's Faithful Sidisi's Faithful
+49% Synergy $0.22
Ambush Viper Ambush Viper
+49% Synergy $0.20
Body Double Body Double
+49% Synergy $0.29
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+49% Synergy $10.29
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+49% Synergy $26.56
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+49% Synergy $6.43
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+49% Synergy $2.34
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+48% Synergy $2.98
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+48% Synergy $1.05
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+48% Synergy $5.72
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+48% Synergy $6.76
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+47% Synergy $8.53
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+47% Synergy $0.64
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+47% Synergy $1.09
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+46% Synergy $3.99
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+46% Synergy $0.58
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+46% Synergy $4.12
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+45% Synergy $11.91
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+44% Synergy $31.80
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+43% Synergy $2.51
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+42% Synergy $16.98
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+41% Synergy $6.29
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+40% Synergy $33.68
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+38% Synergy $4.84

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+94% Synergy $8.90
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+94% Synergy $49.89
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+92% Synergy $6.52
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+92% Synergy $4.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+89% Synergy $0.82
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+89% Synergy $7.52
Swan Song Swan Song
+85% Synergy $11.36
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+80% Synergy $69.27
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+49% Synergy $0.20
Wash Away Wash Away
+49% Synergy $0.78
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+49% Synergy $0.65
Delay Delay
+49% Synergy $3.43
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+48% Synergy $0.51
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+48% Synergy $0.31
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+47% Synergy $15.77
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+46% Synergy $4.70
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+46% Synergy $16.09
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+44% Synergy $15.04
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+43% Synergy $18.00
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+43% Synergy $3.77
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+42% Synergy $8.78
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+39% Synergy $16.42
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+38% Synergy $3.56
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+37% Synergy $57.71
Snap Snap
+37% Synergy $3.65
Negate Negate
+34% Synergy $0.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+29% Synergy $3.83
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+22% Synergy $16.00

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus.

Neoform Neoform
+96% Synergy $1.13
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+95% Synergy $31.59
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+94% Synergy $3.51
Reshape Reshape
+49% Synergy $4.73
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+48% Synergy $3.30
Fabricate Fabricate
+47% Synergy $10.13
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+46% Synergy $3.49
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+46% Synergy $2495.70
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+44% Synergy $4.17
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+41% Synergy $0.46
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+41% Synergy $43.18
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+16% Synergy $0.89

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Birthing Pod decks.

Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+48% Synergy $11.80
The One Ring The One Ring
+43% Synergy $115.22

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus decks.

Pattern of Rebirth Pattern of Rebirth
+49% Synergy $5.33
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+44% Synergy $12.34
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+43% Synergy $26.02
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+42% Synergy $11.08
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+37% Synergy $13.04
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+31% Synergy $69.93

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Birthing Pod build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Ikoria Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria Invasion of Ikoria
+45% Synergy $13.52

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Birthing Pod decks.

Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+95% Synergy $0.39
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+78% Synergy $50.54
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+48% Synergy $3.38
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+47% Synergy $3.89
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+46% Synergy $3.23
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+42% Synergy $5.82
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+42% Synergy $1636.78
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+33% Synergy $28.30

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's Birthing Pod strategy.

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+91% Synergy $165.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+89% Synergy $38.19
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+49% Synergy $41.21
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+49% Synergy $41.63
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+46% Synergy $797.61
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+43% Synergy $1131.80
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+35% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+34% Synergy $0.47
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+34% Synergy $1.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+28% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+17% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus's Birthing Pod decks.

Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+92% Synergy $28.93
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+89% Synergy $36.24
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+88% Synergy $12.47
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+55% Synergy $10.15
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+52% Synergy $6.39
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+51% Synergy $8.91
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+49% Synergy $19.08
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+47% Synergy $8.92
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+44% Synergy $1.54
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+44% Synergy $0.24
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+42% Synergy $57.96
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+42% Synergy $18.20
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+39% Synergy $28.70
City of Brass City of Brass
+38% Synergy $12.30
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+38% Synergy $15.97
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+37% Synergy $1.11
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+35% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
+34% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+34% Synergy
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+20% Synergy $2.20
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+17% Synergy $37.29
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+17% Synergy $0.33
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+16% Synergy $35.90
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+15% Synergy $18.06
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+14% Synergy $0.36
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+9% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.31
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+8% Synergy $0.28
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+5% Synergy $0.38
Mountain Mountain
-42% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
-44% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
-44% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus: Birthing Pod.

Halana, Kessig Ranger Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Thrasios, Triton Hero Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Thrasios, Triton Hero Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Thrasios, Triton Hero Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Halana, Kessig Ranger Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Halana, Kessig Ranger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Tana, the Bloodsower Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Tana, the Bloodsower
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Tana, the Bloodsower Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Tana, the Bloodsower
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Tana, the Bloodsower Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Tana, the Bloodsower
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Thrasios, Triton Hero Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Tymna the Weaver Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Tymna the Weaver
Melira, Sylvok Outcast Melira, Sylvok Outcast
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Thrasios, Triton Hero Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Alena, Kessig Trapper Thrasios, Triton Hero Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Thrasios, Triton Hero Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Thrasios, Triton Hero Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Krark, the Thumbless Thrasios, Triton Hero Krark, the Thumbless // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Tana, the Bloodsower Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tana, the Bloodsower
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Thrasios, Triton Hero Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tana, the Bloodsower Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Thrasios, Triton Hero Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Tana, the Bloodsower Thrasios, Triton Hero Tana, the Bloodsower // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Fugitive Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fugitive Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fugitive Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fugitive Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fugitive Doctor Rose Noble The Fugitive Doctor // Rose Noble
The Third Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Third Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Third Doctor Yasmin Khan The Third Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Abby, Merciless Soldier Ellie, Brick Master Abby, Merciless Soldier // Ellie, Brick Master
Amber Gristle O'Maul Acolyte of Bahamut Amber Gristle O'Maul // Acolyte of Bahamut
Amber Gristle O'Maul Candlekeep Sage Amber Gristle O'Maul // Candlekeep Sage
Amber Gristle O'Maul Clan Crafter Amber Gristle O'Maul // Clan Crafter
Amber Gristle O'Maul Cloakwood Hermit Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cloakwood Hermit
Amber Gristle O'Maul Dragon Cultist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Dragon Cultist