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Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
Price tag $0.27

Legendary CreatureHuman Knight

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1342 Current Rank
#1430 Last Week
#1525 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kain, Traitorous Dragoon.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kain, Traitorous Dragoon decks.

Oft-Nabbed Goat Oft-Nabbed Goat
+9% Synergy $0.50
Pain 101 Pain 101
+5% Synergy $0.18
Northampton Farm Northampton Farm
+3% Synergy $0.32
Scarblade's Malice Scarblade's Malice
+2% Synergy $0.14
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
-2% Synergy $17.66

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kain, Traitorous Dragoon's abilities and overall game plan.

Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+77% Synergy $0.26
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+75% Synergy $0.28
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+75% Synergy $13.92
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+72% Synergy $0.39
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+72% Synergy $1.65
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+72% Synergy $8.02
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+67% Synergy $0.29
Vow of Malice Vow of Malice
+57% Synergy $0.78
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+56% Synergy $8.56
Vow of Torment Vow of Torment
+56% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kain, Traitorous Dragoon decks.

Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+49% Synergy $0.23
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+49% Synergy $0.70
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+47% Synergy $8.88
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+44% Synergy $0.48
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+42% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.85
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+17% Synergy $4.07
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+13% Synergy $0.28
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+1% Synergy $4.53
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $10.94

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+7% Synergy $43.57
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $111.70
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $63.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $62.01
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-18% Synergy $16.46

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kain, Traitorous Dragoon's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+38% Synergy $12.48
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+35% Synergy $1.25
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+33% Synergy $2.58
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+31% Synergy $0.24
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+26% Synergy $38.64
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+26% Synergy $2.36
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+24% Synergy $90.44
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+22% Synergy $0.61
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+21% Synergy $0.35
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+20% Synergy $6.11
Maddening Imp Maddening Imp
+19% Synergy $1.31
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+17% Synergy $1.19
Walking Desecration Walking Desecration
+16% Synergy $0.19
Vislor Turlough Vislor Turlough
+16% Synergy $0.30
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+13% Synergy $1.71
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+11% Synergy $1.48
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+11% Synergy $17.12
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+11% Synergy $1.51
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+10% Synergy $0.83
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+10% Synergy $1.26
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+10% Synergy $1.29
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+10% Synergy $0.63
Nettling Imp Nettling Imp
+10% Synergy $69.55
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+9% Synergy $4.46
Al Bhed Salvagers Al Bhed Salvagers
+8% Synergy $0.21
Arcbound Condor Arcbound Condor
+8% Synergy $0.19
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+7% Synergy $0.43
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+7% Synergy $0.29
Sunset Saboteur Sunset Saboteur
+6% Synergy $0.28
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+5% Synergy $1.88
Pactdoll Terror Pactdoll Terror
+5% Synergy $0.25
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+4% Synergy $3.54
Seizan, Perverter of Truth Seizan, Perverter of Truth
+4% Synergy $2.30
Doomsday Excruciator Doomsday Excruciator
+4% Synergy $1.23
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+3% Synergy $0.41
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+3% Synergy $1.30
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+2% Synergy $8.13
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+2% Synergy $1.20
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+1% Synergy $0.33
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+1% Synergy $0.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.30
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
0% Synergy $3.89
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-1% Synergy $2.20
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-4% Synergy $16.84
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $0.95
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-5% Synergy $5.09
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
-6% Synergy $9.56
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-7% Synergy $0.98
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-14% Synergy $2.68
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-16% Synergy $0.37

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kain, Traitorous Dragoon safe.

Feign Death Feign Death
+37% Synergy $1.11
Ashnod's Intervention Ashnod's Intervention
+33% Synergy $0.20
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+23% Synergy $2.02
Darkness Darkness
+23% Synergy $22.78
Return to Action Return to Action
+23% Synergy $0.21
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+21% Synergy $5.80
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+21% Synergy $12.12
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+19% Synergy $0.13
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+17% Synergy $0.23
Demonic Gifts Demonic Gifts
+17% Synergy $0.28
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+15% Synergy $0.32
Presumed Dead Presumed Dead
+13% Synergy $0.10
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+12% Synergy $3.61
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+11% Synergy $0.32
Overkill Overkill
+11% Synergy $0.40
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+11% Synergy $0.24
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+11% Synergy $0.16
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+11% Synergy $0.14
Hatred Hatred
+11% Synergy $48.93
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+10% Synergy $1.06
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+10% Synergy $1.74
Blessing of Belzenlok Blessing of Belzenlok
+10% Synergy $0.06
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $4.65
Sugar Rush Sugar Rush
+9% Synergy $0.08
Grotesque Mutation Grotesque Mutation
+9% Synergy $0.09
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+8% Synergy $5.21
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+8% Synergy $0.11
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+6% Synergy $0.10
Give In to Violence Give In to Violence
+6% Synergy $0.09
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+5% Synergy $5.92
Alchemist's Gift Alchemist's Gift
+5% Synergy $0.13
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+5% Synergy $0.12
Defile Defile
+4% Synergy $1.26
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+3% Synergy $1.29
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.08
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+2% Synergy $0.47
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+1% Synergy $0.36
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.57
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-2% Synergy $8.89
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-4% Synergy $3.70
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-9% Synergy $10.85
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $25.03

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kain, Traitorous Dragoon's game plan and control the board.

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+23% Synergy $0.37
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+14% Synergy $8.04
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+10% Synergy $8.23
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+8% Synergy $0.36
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $19.75
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $7.71
Blood Money Blood Money
+6% Synergy $0.68
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $2.77
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+4% Synergy $0.36
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+4% Synergy $4.82
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+3% Synergy $3.43
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+3% Synergy $4.29
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+2% Synergy $20.92
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.32
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $5.43
Unearth Unearth
+1% Synergy $0.45
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.26
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.97
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
0% Synergy $26.18
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-1% Synergy $26.24
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
-1% Synergy $7.26
Mutilate Mutilate
-3% Synergy $1.86
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-7% Synergy $3.70
Reanimate Reanimate
-13% Synergy $8.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+39% Synergy $2.71
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+33% Synergy $0.61
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+33% Synergy $1.90
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+32% Synergy $44.24
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+30% Synergy $3.41
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+28% Synergy $35.57
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+27% Synergy $0.41
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $19.79
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $3.99
World Map World Map
+22% Synergy $0.14
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+20% Synergy $0.77
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+20% Synergy $39.36
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+19% Synergy $3.97
Tormentor's Trident Tormentor's Trident
+18% Synergy $0.08
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+16% Synergy $16.14
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+16% Synergy $3.29
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+15% Synergy $3.98
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+14% Synergy $28.23
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+14% Synergy $3.50
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+13% Synergy $4.59
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+12% Synergy $0.42
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+12% Synergy $50.73
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+11% Synergy $0.95
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+11% Synergy $0.22
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+10% Synergy $14.83
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+10% Synergy $12.38
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+10% Synergy $9.39
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.97
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $3.72
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+9% Synergy $1.55
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $8.97
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+8% Synergy $4.76
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+8% Synergy $49.85
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+8% Synergy $1.19
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+8% Synergy $0.22
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+7% Synergy $2.34
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+7% Synergy $12.61
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+7% Synergy $21.78
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+7% Synergy $0.19
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+6% Synergy $7.51
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+6% Synergy $0.27
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+6% Synergy $0.22
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+6% Synergy $0.38
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $3.31
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $5.46
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.57
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+3% Synergy $10.96
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+1% Synergy $6.02
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kain, Traitorous Dragoon's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+45% Synergy $0.24
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+36% Synergy $2.59
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+28% Synergy $1.75
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+24% Synergy $0.26
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+15% Synergy $0.29
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+14% Synergy $0.40
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+11% Synergy $26.78
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+11% Synergy $0.24
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+10% Synergy $16.67
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+9% Synergy $0.23
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+8% Synergy $0.36
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+7% Synergy $0.57
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+7% Synergy $2.33
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+6% Synergy $11.31
Price of Knowledge Price of Knowledge
+6% Synergy $2.07
No Mercy No Mercy
+5% Synergy $24.12
Phyresis Phyresis
+4% Synergy $2.06
Haunted One Haunted One
+4% Synergy $5.62
Oubliette Oubliette
+3% Synergy $2.18
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+3% Synergy $0.64
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $16.46
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-4% Synergy $32.15
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-10% Synergy $8.60
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-13% Synergy $3.69

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kain, Traitorous Dragoon to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+10% Synergy $0.85
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-7% Synergy $9.71

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.39
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+30% Synergy $8.95
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+27% Synergy $7.79
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+24% Synergy $0.62
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $3.70
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+23% Synergy $35.53
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+23% Synergy $11.61
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+17% Synergy $13.08
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+11% Synergy $11.51
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $9.15
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $1.06
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $37.08
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.44
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $52.21
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.36
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+2% Synergy $1.37
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
0% Synergy $1.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $31.12
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.80
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.32
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-5% Synergy $0.72
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $10.61
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-9% Synergy $12.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $43.73
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-10% Synergy $0.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+31% Synergy $2.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+24% Synergy $2.55
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $5.05
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.36
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+7% Synergy $21.90
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+4% Synergy $4.78
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.37
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.32
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $34.62
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.01
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.30
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-7% Synergy $63.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kain, Traitorous Dragoon decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+26% Synergy $1.60
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+21% Synergy $12.12
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+11% Synergy $1.48
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $4.65
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.28
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.08
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.58
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.28

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