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Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
Price tag $0.19

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

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1272 Current Rank
#1273 Last Week
#1557 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
+4% Synergy $0.61
Super Shredder Super Shredder
+1% Synergy $56.13
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
0% Synergy $0.36
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
-1% Synergy $24.03
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
-1% Synergy $0.93

High Synergy Cards

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

Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+77% Synergy $0.21
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+76% Synergy $15.52
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+75% Synergy $0.25
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+72% Synergy $1.26
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+72% Synergy $6.73
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+72% Synergy $0.18
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+66% Synergy $0.15
Vow of Malice Vow of Malice
+56% Synergy $0.82
Vow of Torment Vow of Torment
+56% Synergy $0.13
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+56% Synergy $6.35

Top Cards

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

Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+49% Synergy $0.10
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+49% Synergy $0.76
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+46% Synergy $7.66
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+44% Synergy $0.40
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+42% Synergy $0.08
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.64
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+17% Synergy $3.95
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+14% Synergy $0.19
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
0% Synergy $4.24
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $10.02

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+7% Synergy $37.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $98.84
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $61.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $56.74
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-18% Synergy $12.61

Creatures

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

Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+37% Synergy $13.38
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+35% Synergy $0.88
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+31% Synergy $2.38
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+31% Synergy $0.14
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+26% Synergy $33.55
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+26% Synergy $1.42
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+23% Synergy $85.53
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+22% Synergy $0.62
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+21% Synergy $6.00
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+20% Synergy $0.27
Maddening Imp Maddening Imp
+18% Synergy $1.36
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+17% Synergy $1.30
Walking Desecration Walking Desecration
+16% Synergy $0.17
Vislor Turlough Vislor Turlough
+15% Synergy $0.16
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+13% Synergy $1.59
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+11% Synergy $1.17
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+11% Synergy $18.06
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+11% Synergy $0.66
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+11% Synergy $1.14
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+10% Synergy $1.19
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+10% Synergy $0.64
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+10% Synergy $3.66
Nettling Imp Nettling Imp
+10% Synergy $69.55
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+9% Synergy $0.56
Al Bhed Salvagers Al Bhed Salvagers
+7% Synergy $0.08
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+7% Synergy $0.39
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+7% Synergy $0.27
Arcbound Condor Arcbound Condor
+7% Synergy $0.07
Sunset Saboteur Sunset Saboteur
+6% Synergy $0.22
Mastermind Plum Mastermind Plum
+5% Synergy $1.32
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+4% Synergy $3.46
Seizan, Perverter of Truth Seizan, Perverter of Truth
+4% Synergy $2.23
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+4% Synergy $2.16
Doomsday Excruciator Doomsday Excruciator
+4% Synergy $0.38
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+3% Synergy $0.39
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+3% Synergy $1.31
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+2% Synergy $6.87
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+2% Synergy $0.64
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+2% Synergy $0.19
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+1% Synergy $0.23
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
0% Synergy $3.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.25
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-2% Synergy $2.98
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-4% Synergy $13.42
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $1.00
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-5% Synergy $4.51
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-6% Synergy $0.74
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
-6% Synergy $7.64
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-15% Synergy $2.23
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-16% Synergy $0.18

Instants

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

Feign Death Feign Death
+37% Synergy $1.02
Ashnod's Intervention Ashnod's Intervention
+34% Synergy $0.07
Darkness Darkness
+23% Synergy $22.90
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+22% Synergy $8.92
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+22% Synergy $1.58
Return to Action Return to Action
+22% Synergy $0.09
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+21% Synergy $4.33
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+18% Synergy $0.07
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+17% Synergy $0.05
Demonic Gifts Demonic Gifts
+17% Synergy $0.08
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+14% Synergy $0.45
Presumed Dead Presumed Dead
+13% Synergy $0.05
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+12% Synergy $1.88
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+12% Synergy $0.12
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+11% Synergy $0.14
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+11% Synergy $0.15
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+11% Synergy $0.03
Hatred Hatred
+11% Synergy $43.95
Blessing of Belzenlok Blessing of Belzenlok
+11% Synergy $0.03
Overkill Overkill
+10% Synergy $0.55
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+10% Synergy $0.94
Grotesque Mutation Grotesque Mutation
+10% Synergy $0.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $4.43
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+9% Synergy $0.72
Sugar Rush Sugar Rush
+9% Synergy $0.10
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+8% Synergy $4.93
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+8% Synergy $0.13
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+6% Synergy $0.04
Alchemist's Gift Alchemist's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.09
Give In to Violence Give In to Violence
+6% Synergy $0.04
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+6% Synergy $0.11
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+5% Synergy $5.32
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $0.90
Defile Defile
+3% Synergy $1.04
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.76
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+2% Synergy $0.27
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.53
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-1% Synergy $11.77
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-3% Synergy $3.60
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-8% Synergy $10.31
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $21.82

Sorceries

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

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+21% Synergy $0.32
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+14% Synergy $7.86
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+10% Synergy $2.72
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+8% Synergy $0.20
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy $7.07
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $18.65
Blood Money Blood Money
+6% Synergy $0.54
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $2.42
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+5% Synergy $4.77
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+4% Synergy $0.29
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+3% Synergy $3.33
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+3% Synergy $3.10
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+2% Synergy $18.22
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.24
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $5.75
Unearth Unearth
+1% Synergy $0.51
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.22
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.86
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
0% Synergy $25.19
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
-1% Synergy $5.92
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-2% Synergy $24.46
Mutilate Mutilate
-4% Synergy $1.85
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-6% Synergy $4.87
Reanimate Reanimate
-13% Synergy $6.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+39% Synergy $2.06
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+32% Synergy $0.73
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+32% Synergy $40.10
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+31% Synergy $2.06
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+30% Synergy $2.53
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+28% Synergy $29.45
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+26% Synergy $0.40
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $18.22
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $1.99
World Map World Map
+22% Synergy $0.11
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+21% Synergy $41.30
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+19% Synergy $0.77
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+18% Synergy $3.72
Tormentor's Trident Tormentor's Trident
+18% Synergy $0.07
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+17% Synergy $3.32
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+16% Synergy $14.11
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+14% Synergy $23.87
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+14% Synergy $3.06
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+14% Synergy $3.63
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+13% Synergy $4.10
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+12% Synergy $0.38
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+12% Synergy $50.79
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+11% Synergy $0.74
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+11% Synergy $12.36
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+10% Synergy $14.16
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+10% Synergy $0.15
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+10% Synergy $8.89
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.85
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+9% Synergy $1.54
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+9% Synergy $4.69
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $2.91
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $6.28
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+8% Synergy $1.00
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+8% Synergy $44.79
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+8% Synergy $0.18
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+7% Synergy $2.76
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+7% Synergy $12.78
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+7% Synergy $21.25
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+7% Synergy $0.12
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+7% Synergy $0.14
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+6% Synergy $7.42
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+6% Synergy $0.40
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+6% Synergy $0.16
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $2.46
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.58
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $5.12
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+5% Synergy $4.10
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+1% Synergy $5.13
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.36

Enchantments

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

Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+44% Synergy $0.07
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+34% Synergy $2.22
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+28% Synergy $1.16
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+23% Synergy $0.12
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+16% Synergy $0.23
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+14% Synergy $0.30
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+11% Synergy $0.25
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+10% Synergy $17.00
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+10% Synergy $16.12
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+10% Synergy $0.07
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+8% Synergy $0.27
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+7% Synergy $0.50
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+7% Synergy $2.23
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+6% Synergy $9.21
Price of Knowledge Price of Knowledge
+6% Synergy $1.72
No Mercy No Mercy
+5% Synergy $20.61
Phyresis Phyresis
+5% Synergy $1.34
Oubliette Oubliette
+4% Synergy $2.03
Haunted One Haunted One
+4% Synergy $6.30
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+3% Synergy $0.55
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $12.97
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-4% Synergy $25.37
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-10% Synergy $8.01
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-13% Synergy $3.85

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 $0.69
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-7% Synergy $7.81

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.31
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+30% Synergy $8.05
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+28% Synergy $7.62
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+24% Synergy $33.79
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+24% Synergy $0.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $3.27
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+23% Synergy $9.09
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+17% Synergy $10.04
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+11% Synergy $13.30
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $5.07
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.84
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $35.87
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.71
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $53.21
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.31
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+2% Synergy $1.47
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
0% Synergy $1.39
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $27.17
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.09
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.09
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-5% Synergy $0.63
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $8.31
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-9% Synergy $12.11
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $45.08
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-10% Synergy $0.69

Mana Artifacts

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

Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+30% Synergy $0.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+24% Synergy $1.71
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $4.92
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+7% Synergy $20.17
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.27
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+4% Synergy $3.97
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.35
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $31.84
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.05
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.77
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.23
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-6% Synergy $55.11

Lands

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

Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+26% Synergy $1.67
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+22% Synergy $8.92
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+11% Synergy $1.17
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $4.43
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.28
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $0.90
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.47
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.20

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