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Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
Price tag $0.25

Legendary CreatureHuman Knight

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1095 Current Rank
#1099 Last Week
#1638 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.

Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+10% Synergy $1.29
Sunset Saboteur Sunset Saboteur
+6% Synergy $0.35
Susurian Voidborn Susurian Voidborn
+3% Synergy $0.16
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+3% Synergy $0.28
Hymn of the Faller Hymn of the Faller
+2% Synergy $0.14

High Synergy Cards

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

Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+77% Synergy $0.25
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+76% Synergy $14.14
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+76% Synergy $0.25
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+73% Synergy $1.13
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+72% Synergy $5.94
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+70% Synergy $0.28
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+66% Synergy $0.19
Vow of Malice Vow of Malice
+56% Synergy $0.82
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+56% Synergy $5.28
Vow of Torment Vow of Torment
+55% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

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

Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+50% Synergy $0.13
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+47% Synergy $0.63
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+45% Synergy $0.60
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+45% Synergy $5.12
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+44% Synergy $0.06
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+19% Synergy $2.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+14% Synergy $0.23
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $8.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
0% Synergy $3.59

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+7% Synergy $30.82
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $95.04
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $59.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $53.10
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-18% Synergy $12.41

Creatures

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

Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+37% Synergy $8.26
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+34% Synergy $0.63
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+31% Synergy $1.11
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+30% Synergy $0.15
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+27% Synergy $31.18
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+27% Synergy $1.58
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+25% Synergy $65.84
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+24% Synergy $5.47
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+23% Synergy $2.19
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+18% Synergy $0.51
Maddening Imp Maddening Imp
+18% Synergy $1.80
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+16% Synergy $1.17
Walking Desecration Walking Desecration
+16% Synergy $0.16
Vislor Turlough Vislor Turlough
+16% Synergy $0.12
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+14% Synergy $1.08
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+13% Synergy $1.86
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+13% Synergy $0.48
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+12% Synergy $14.15
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+10% Synergy $1.23
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+10% Synergy $4.68
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+10% Synergy $0.72
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+10% Synergy $1.33
Nettling Imp Nettling Imp
+10% Synergy $53.86
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+9% Synergy $0.40
Arcbound Condor Arcbound Condor
+8% Synergy $0.06
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+8% Synergy $0.30
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+7% Synergy $0.46
Al Bhed Salvagers Al Bhed Salvagers
+6% Synergy $0.12
Doomsday Excruciator Doomsday Excruciator
+4% Synergy $0.34
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+3% Synergy $2.45
Seizan, Perverter of Truth Seizan, Perverter of Truth
+3% Synergy $2.11
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+2% Synergy $6.07
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+2% Synergy $0.48
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+2% Synergy $0.96
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+2% Synergy $0.34
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+2% Synergy $0.87
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+1% Synergy $3.59
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
0% Synergy $4.79
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
0% Synergy $0.18
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.25
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $0.53
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
-1% Synergy $0.61
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-2% Synergy $13.56
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-4% Synergy $1.72
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-5% Synergy $5.88
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-5% Synergy $1.21
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
-7% Synergy $7.83
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-11% Synergy $1.40
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-14% Synergy $0.26
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-15% Synergy $1.18

Instants

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

Feign Death Feign Death
+37% Synergy $0.77
Ashnod's Intervention Ashnod's Intervention
+36% Synergy $0.13
Darkness Darkness
+25% Synergy $23.65
Return to Action Return to Action
+25% Synergy $0.10
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+23% Synergy $8.42
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+23% Synergy $1.01
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+22% Synergy $4.32
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+19% Synergy $0.06
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+18% Synergy $0.08
Demonic Gifts Demonic Gifts
+18% Synergy $0.10
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+14% Synergy $0.20
Presumed Dead Presumed Dead
+14% Synergy $0.06
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+13% Synergy $0.12
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+12% Synergy $1.55
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+12% Synergy $0.09
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+11% Synergy $0.30
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+11% Synergy $0.14
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+11% Synergy $0.56
Hatred Hatred
+11% Synergy $43.86
Overkill Overkill
+10% Synergy $0.24
Sugar Rush Sugar Rush
+10% Synergy $0.05
Blessing of Belzenlok Blessing of Belzenlok
+10% Synergy $0.07
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $4.97
Grotesque Mutation Grotesque Mutation
+9% Synergy $0.07
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+8% Synergy $2.65
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+8% Synergy $0.15
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+6% Synergy $0.05
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+6% Synergy $0.06
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+5% Synergy $4.33
Give In to Violence Give In to Violence
+5% Synergy $0.03
Alchemist's Gift Alchemist's Gift
+5% Synergy $0.12
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $1.09
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+3% Synergy $2.86
Defile Defile
+2% Synergy $0.60
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.76
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+2% Synergy $0.40
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-1% Synergy $16.57
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-3% Synergy $2.99
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-3% Synergy $2.54
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.70
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-8% Synergy $12.62

Sorceries

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

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+21% Synergy $0.28
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+15% Synergy $6.33
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+10% Synergy $5.79
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+9% Synergy $0.40
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+9% Synergy $1.95
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $20.12
Blood Money Blood Money
+6% Synergy $0.68
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+6% Synergy $4.65
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $0.40
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+4% Synergy $3.85
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+3% Synergy $3.85
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+3% Synergy $0.72
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+2% Synergy $14.82
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $4.65
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+1% Synergy $0.23
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.45
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
0% Synergy $6.10
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.25
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-1% Synergy $20.09
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-2% Synergy $1.72
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-2% Synergy $26.13
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-3% Synergy $20.49
Mutilate Mutilate
-5% Synergy $1.70
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-7% Synergy $2.61
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $5.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+40% Synergy $1.53
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+34% Synergy $36.19
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+31% Synergy $1.51
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+30% Synergy $0.84
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+28% Synergy $1.20
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+28% Synergy $35.04
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+24% Synergy $34.63
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $19.05
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+23% Synergy $0.33
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $2.28
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+21% Synergy $2.95
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+19% Synergy $0.68
World Map World Map
+19% Synergy $0.15
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+18% Synergy $3.98
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+17% Synergy $12.61
Tormentor's Trident Tormentor's Trident
+17% Synergy $0.06
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+16% Synergy $18.25
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+16% Synergy $5.65
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+15% Synergy $3.31
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+13% Synergy $2.78
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+13% Synergy $0.86
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+13% Synergy $12.48
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+12% Synergy $0.29
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+11% Synergy $16.01
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+11% Synergy $38.03
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+10% Synergy $0.71
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+10% Synergy $0.18
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+10% Synergy $7.43
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+10% Synergy $3.17
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+10% Synergy $1.79
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+9% Synergy $0.10
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+8% Synergy $41.32
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $4.40
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+8% Synergy $28.72
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+8% Synergy $0.20
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+8% Synergy $1.23
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+8% Synergy $0.17
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+7% Synergy $2.97
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+7% Synergy $14.94
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+7% Synergy $1.35
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+6% Synergy $4.60
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+6% Synergy $3.38
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $0.99
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+6% Synergy $0.46
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+6% Synergy $0.11
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $5.87
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $1.42
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $6.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+43% Synergy $0.12
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+34% Synergy $2.20
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+28% Synergy $0.96
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+24% Synergy $0.14
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+16% Synergy $0.26
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+16% Synergy $0.27
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+13% Synergy $0.23
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+10% Synergy $22.70
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+10% Synergy $15.71
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+9% Synergy $0.28
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+9% Synergy $0.12
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+7% Synergy $8.63
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+7% Synergy $2.51
No Mercy No Mercy
+6% Synergy $16.56
Price of Knowledge Price of Knowledge
+6% Synergy $1.17
Oubliette Oubliette
+4% Synergy $1.26
Haunted One Haunted One
+3% Synergy $7.26
Phyresis Phyresis
+3% Synergy $0.86
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+3% Synergy $0.61
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+2% Synergy $0.34
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $12.37
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-2% Synergy $21.01
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-10% Synergy $6.56
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-12% Synergy $2.48

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
+9% Synergy $0.48
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-5% Synergy $5.31

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+32% Synergy $0.33
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+32% Synergy $7.45
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+28% Synergy $6.30
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+25% Synergy $4.93
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+24% Synergy $23.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+22% Synergy $2.59
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+22% Synergy $0.67
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+17% Synergy $9.51
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+12% Synergy $8.89
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $2.90
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+8% Synergy $0.90
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $5.97
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $49.13
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $42.14
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.34
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
0% Synergy $1.01
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-1% Synergy $2.10
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $25.99
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.91
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-5% Synergy $0.91
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-5% Synergy $0.15
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $7.25
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-9% Synergy $1.50
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-10% Synergy $12.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $35.87

Mana Artifacts

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

Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+30% Synergy $0.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy $1.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+8% Synergy $2.95
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+8% Synergy $18.60
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.25
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+5% Synergy $2.50
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.51
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.23
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $20.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+25% Synergy $2.15
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+23% Synergy $8.42
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+14% Synergy $1.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $4.97
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.55
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $1.09
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.42
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.26
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.07
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-2% Synergy $26.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.21

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