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Kaho, Minamo Historian
Price tag $0.22

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Combo 18% Spellslinger 12% Control 11% Toolbox 11% Infect 6% Wizards 5% Blink 4% Extra Turns 3% Cantrips 2% Counterspells 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2174 Current Rank
#2195 Last Week
#1935 Last Month

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kaho, Minamo Historian decks.

Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+15% Synergy $0.96
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+5% Synergy $17.74
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+3% Synergy $0.45
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+2% Synergy $0.28
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+2% Synergy $0.49

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kaho, Minamo Historian's abilities and overall game plan.

Essence Flux Essence Flux
+39% Synergy $1.42
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+37% Synergy $7.37
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+37% Synergy $1.78
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+35% Synergy $14.81
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+31% Synergy $0.20
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+28% Synergy $0.34
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+27% Synergy $0.19
Stream of Consciousness Stream of Consciousness
+27% Synergy $0.27
Blur Blur
+27% Synergy $0.32
Learn from the Past Learn from the Past
+27% Synergy $0.15

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kaho, Minamo Historian decks.

Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+24% Synergy $3.92
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+20% Synergy $0.35
Snap Snap
+18% Synergy $3.64
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+14% Synergy $0.45
High Tide High Tide
+12% Synergy $0.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.85
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.05
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.37
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.71
Counterspell Counterspell
-14% Synergy $2.48

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+22% Synergy $17.03
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+10% Synergy $24.05
Intuition Intuition
+6% Synergy $303.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $122.46
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $157.73
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $108.93
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $69.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $56.33
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $41.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kaho, Minamo Historian's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+23% Synergy $0.35
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+21% Synergy $0.31
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+14% Synergy $6.02
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+13% Synergy $0.42
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+13% Synergy $3.17
Elite Arcanist Elite Arcanist
+13% Synergy $0.28
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+10% Synergy $0.68
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+10% Synergy $0.24
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+9% Synergy $0.27
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+9% Synergy $0.78
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+7% Synergy $0.80
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+7% Synergy $1.03
The Unspeakable The Unspeakable
+7% Synergy $0.24
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+7% Synergy $0.21
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+6% Synergy $3.81
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+6% Synergy $0.26
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+5% Synergy $42.37
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+5% Synergy $0.34
Shipwreck Dowser Shipwreck Dowser
+5% Synergy $0.09
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+5% Synergy $0.28
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+5% Synergy $0.06
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+4% Synergy $0.52
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+4% Synergy $0.53
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+4% Synergy $0.14
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+4% Synergy $0.37
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+4% Synergy $0.73
Scholar of the Ages Scholar of the Ages
+4% Synergy $0.15
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $0.84
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+3% Synergy $0.36
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+2% Synergy $1.89
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+2% Synergy $2.16
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+2% Synergy $16.28
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+2% Synergy $17.47
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+2% Synergy $31.98
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+1% Synergy $1.05
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+1% Synergy $0.30
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+1% Synergy $0.27
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
0% Synergy $0.58
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
0% Synergy $0.95
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
0% Synergy $3.54
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
-1% Synergy $0.39
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
-3% Synergy $0.38
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
-5% Synergy $0.86
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-6% Synergy $2.75
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-8% Synergy $5.88
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-9% Synergy $11.15
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-14% Synergy $1.79

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kaho, Minamo Historian safe.

Displace Displace
+23% Synergy $0.38
Shore Up Shore Up
+21% Synergy $0.21
Cerulean Wisps Cerulean Wisps
+19% Synergy $0.88
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+18% Synergy $0.35
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+17% Synergy $7.46
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+17% Synergy $0.32
Turnabout Turnabout
+17% Synergy $0.30
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+16% Synergy $1.83
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+16% Synergy $3.45
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+14% Synergy $0.19
Refocus Refocus
+14% Synergy $0.20
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+13% Synergy $2.40
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+12% Synergy $0.16
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+11% Synergy $0.31
Evacuation Evacuation
+11% Synergy $0.36
Unwind Unwind
+10% Synergy $1.13
Mnemonic Nexus Mnemonic Nexus
+10% Synergy $0.17
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+9% Synergy $0.30
Reach Through Mists Reach Through Mists
+9% Synergy $0.16
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+8% Synergy $1.41
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+8% Synergy $3.00
Twincast Twincast
+8% Synergy $6.49
Peer Through Depths Peer Through Depths
+8% Synergy $0.22
Resculpt Resculpt
+7% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+7% Synergy $0.69
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+7% Synergy $0.22
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+7% Synergy $0.43
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+7% Synergy $0.36
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+6% Synergy $6.13
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+6% Synergy $0.25
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+6% Synergy $0.66
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+5% Synergy $3.17
Rewind Rewind
+4% Synergy $0.47
Disallow Disallow
+4% Synergy $1.58
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.41
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+3% Synergy $0.27
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.32
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $18.29
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.34
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
0% Synergy $5.35
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
0% Synergy $2.19
Consider Consider
-2% Synergy $0.25
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $0.50
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.64
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $52.08
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $47.88
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.20
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $7.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kaho, Minamo Historian's game plan and control the board.

Mana Severance Mana Severance
+21% Synergy $3.97
Step Through Step Through
+12% Synergy $0.21
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+5% Synergy $5.75
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+4% Synergy $3.49
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+3% Synergy $4.86
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+3% Synergy $0.14
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+3% Synergy $0.32
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+3% Synergy $0.39
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+1% Synergy $3.17
Fabricate Fabricate
-1% Synergy $8.93
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-3% Synergy $3.76
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.27
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-4% Synergy $0.35
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $33.89
Preordain Preordain
-11% Synergy $0.64
Windfall Windfall
-11% Synergy $4.79
Ponder Ponder
-12% Synergy $1.64

Utility Artifacts

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

The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+19% Synergy $1.31
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+11% Synergy $0.89
Heartstone Heartstone
+10% Synergy $3.40
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+7% Synergy $7.77
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+6% Synergy $12.44
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+6% Synergy $3.94
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+5% Synergy $3.75
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+3% Synergy $0.80
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+2% Synergy $4.89
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.30
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-1% Synergy $24.59
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.70
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
-3% Synergy $0.26
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $98.98
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-8% Synergy $44.58
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-25% Synergy $5.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kaho, Minamo Historian's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+8% Synergy $7.65
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+5% Synergy $0.36
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+2% Synergy $1.01
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+2% Synergy $2.93
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+2% Synergy $2.71
Back to Basics Back to Basics
-1% Synergy $5.71
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $10.56
Propaganda Propaganda
-14% Synergy $3.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kaho, Minamo Historian to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-3% Synergy $2.62
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-4% Synergy $9.53

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+23% Synergy $0.45
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+18% Synergy $60.97
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+10% Synergy $1.81
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+6% Synergy $17.61
Saprazzan Skerry Saprazzan Skerry
+4% Synergy $2.45
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.28
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+3% Synergy $2.17
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $4.52
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+2% Synergy $0.25
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $7.97
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+2% Synergy $0.20
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+2% Synergy $0.57
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.80
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.29
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
0% Synergy $1.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $1.13
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-2% Synergy $0.37
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $28.81
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-7% Synergy $9.05
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $39.96
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-7% Synergy $12.99
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $51.64
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-11% Synergy $0.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-32% Synergy $2.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+22% Synergy $5.10
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $0.63
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $4.45
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.33
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $3.37
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.34
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.39
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+3% Synergy $0.86
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.36
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.49
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+2% Synergy $4.77
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $10.98
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+1% Synergy $438.54
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy $1066.67
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.19
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-1% Synergy $72.62
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-2% Synergy $0.74
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-3% Synergy $215.47
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.56
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $37.54
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $2.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.19

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kaho, Minamo Historian decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $48.51
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $1.08
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+2% Synergy $1.26
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $45.78
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.41
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+1% Synergy $0.37
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $35.36
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $19.07
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $14.49
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $33.01
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.64
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-9% Synergy $33.89

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Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
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