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Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
Price tag $0.20

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

#1393 Current Rank
#1501 Last Week
#1609 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.

Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+5% Synergy $0.46
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+4% Synergy $1.44
Zuko's Exile Zuko's Exile
+3% Synergy $0.07
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+2% Synergy $0.28
Phoenix Fleet Airship Phoenix Fleet Airship
+2% Synergy $4.54

High Synergy Cards

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

Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+77% Synergy $0.20
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+76% Synergy $0.24
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+76% Synergy $14.85
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+73% Synergy $1.05
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+72% Synergy $6.90
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+71% Synergy $0.17
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+66% Synergy $0.13
Vow of Malice Vow of Malice
+56% Synergy $0.83
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+56% Synergy $5.39
Vow of Torment Vow of Torment
+55% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

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

Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+49% Synergy $0.16
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+48% Synergy $0.60
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+45% Synergy $0.46
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+45% Synergy $6.39
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+42% Synergy $0.06
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy $1.38
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+18% Synergy $3.22
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+15% Synergy $0.25
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+1% Synergy $10.28
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $3.42

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+6% Synergy $30.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $89.88
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $48.48
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $58.01
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-18% Synergy $12.79

Creatures

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

Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+37% Synergy $10.32
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+34% Synergy $0.65
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+31% Synergy $0.11
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+30% Synergy $1.64
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+26% Synergy $31.79
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+26% Synergy $1.48
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+24% Synergy $74.53
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+22% Synergy $0.75
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+22% Synergy $5.07
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+20% Synergy $0.21
Maddening Imp Maddening Imp
+18% Synergy $1.56
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+17% Synergy $1.70
Vislor Turlough Vislor Turlough
+15% Synergy $0.18
Walking Desecration Walking Desecration
+15% Synergy $0.19
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+13% Synergy $1.42
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+12% Synergy $1.08
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+12% Synergy $13.95
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+11% Synergy $0.51
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+10% Synergy $1.06
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+10% Synergy $1.12
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+10% Synergy $2.78
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+10% Synergy $0.59
Nettling Imp Nettling Imp
+10% Synergy $69.55
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+9% Synergy $0.39
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+8% Synergy $0.40
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+8% Synergy $0.25
Arcbound Condor Arcbound Condor
+8% Synergy $0.07
Al Bhed Salvagers Al Bhed Salvagers
+7% Synergy $0.11
Sunset Saboteur Sunset Saboteur
+6% Synergy $0.18
Mastermind Plum Mastermind Plum
+5% Synergy $1.19
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+4% Synergy $0.36
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+4% Synergy $3.33
Doomsday Excruciator Doomsday Excruciator
+4% Synergy $0.37
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+3% Synergy $0.77
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+3% Synergy $0.14
Seizan, Perverter of Truth Seizan, Perverter of Truth
+3% Synergy $2.13
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $4.96
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+2% Synergy $6.13
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+2% Synergy $0.55
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+1% Synergy $2.94
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+1% Synergy $0.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.20
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-2% Synergy $3.80
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $0.97
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-4% Synergy $15.03
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-5% Synergy $3.81
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-6% Synergy $0.57
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
-6% Synergy $6.72
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-15% Synergy $1.63
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-16% Synergy $0.17

Instants

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

Feign Death Feign Death
+37% Synergy $0.76
Ashnod's Intervention Ashnod's Intervention
+34% Synergy $0.07
Return to Action Return to Action
+24% Synergy $0.08
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+23% Synergy $1.23
Darkness Darkness
+23% Synergy $22.58
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+22% Synergy $2.92
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+22% Synergy $8.45
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+18% Synergy $0.09
Demonic Gifts Demonic Gifts
+18% Synergy $0.10
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+16% Synergy $0.02
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+15% Synergy $0.24
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+13% Synergy $0.15
Presumed Dead Presumed Dead
+13% Synergy $0.05
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+12% Synergy $1.89
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+11% Synergy $0.19
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+11% Synergy $0.12
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+11% Synergy $0.05
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+11% Synergy $0.63
Blessing of Belzenlok Blessing of Belzenlok
+11% Synergy $0.04
Overkill Overkill
+10% Synergy $0.16
Hatred Hatred
+10% Synergy $43.23
Sugar Rush Sugar Rush
+10% Synergy $0.09
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $5.27
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+9% Synergy $0.74
Grotesque Mutation Grotesque Mutation
+9% Synergy $0.09
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+8% Synergy $4.67
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+8% Synergy $0.08
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+6% Synergy $0.04
Give In to Violence Give In to Violence
+6% Synergy $0.06
Alchemist's Gift Alchemist's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.07
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+5% Synergy $4.67
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+5% Synergy $0.09
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $0.94
Defile Defile
+3% Synergy $0.93
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+2% Synergy $0.22
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+2% Synergy $0.69
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.53
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-1% Synergy $14.91
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-3% Synergy $2.98
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-8% Synergy $18.15
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-8% Synergy $10.92

Sorceries

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

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+21% Synergy $0.29
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+15% Synergy $6.71
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+10% Synergy $2.35
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+9% Synergy $0.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+8% Synergy $6.30
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $16.91
Blood Money Blood Money
+7% Synergy $0.48
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $0.46
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+5% Synergy $4.52
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+4% Synergy $0.29
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+3% Synergy $3.22
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+3% Synergy $3.11
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+2% Synergy $15.03
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $5.20
Unearth Unearth
+1% Synergy $0.42
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+1% Synergy $0.21
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.81
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
0% Synergy $23.02
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.13
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
-1% Synergy $5.67
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-2% Synergy $23.14
Mutilate Mutilate
-4% Synergy $1.78
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-6% Synergy $4.45
Reanimate Reanimate
-12% Synergy $5.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+40% Synergy $1.31
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+32% Synergy $0.96
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+31% Synergy $38.64
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+31% Synergy $2.71
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+30% Synergy $1.73
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+28% Synergy $33.73
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+26% Synergy $0.40
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $2.33
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+23% Synergy $17.59
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+22% Synergy $36.27
World Map World Map
+22% Synergy $0.07
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+20% Synergy $0.72
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+19% Synergy $2.09
Tormentor's Trident Tormentor's Trident
+18% Synergy $0.05
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+17% Synergy $2.89
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+16% Synergy $13.58
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+15% Synergy $3.93
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+14% Synergy $19.47
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+14% Synergy $3.57
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+13% Synergy $3.31
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+12% Synergy $0.77
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+11% Synergy $0.33
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+11% Synergy $11.86
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+11% Synergy $44.04
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+11% Synergy $13.63
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+10% Synergy $0.13
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+10% Synergy $7.23
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.78
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+9% Synergy $1.59
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+9% Synergy $3.81
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $2.31
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+8% Synergy $0.92
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+8% Synergy $43.52
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $5.80
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+8% Synergy $0.08
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+8% Synergy $0.17
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+7% Synergy $3.45
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+7% Synergy $11.52
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+7% Synergy $20.98
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+7% Synergy $0.10
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $1.54
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+6% Synergy $7.19
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+6% Synergy $0.17
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $2.52
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $4.36
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+5% Synergy $3.71
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+4% Synergy $0.23
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+1% Synergy $5.66
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+43% Synergy $0.10
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+34% Synergy $1.97
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+28% Synergy $0.84
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+24% Synergy $0.11
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+16% Synergy $0.26
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+14% Synergy $0.30
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+12% Synergy $0.20
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+10% Synergy $18.22
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+10% Synergy $13.30
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+9% Synergy $0.08
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+8% Synergy $0.28
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+7% Synergy $7.54
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+7% Synergy $2.33
No Mercy No Mercy
+5% Synergy $20.14
Price of Knowledge Price of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $1.54
Oubliette Oubliette
+4% Synergy $1.34
Phyresis Phyresis
+4% Synergy $1.62
Haunted One Haunted One
+3% Synergy $5.83
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+3% Synergy $0.43
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $11.69
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-3% Synergy $23.46
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-10% Synergy $7.76
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-12% Synergy $3.28

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 $0.57
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-6% Synergy $4.84

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+32% Synergy $0.38
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+30% Synergy $7.22
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+27% Synergy $6.05
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+24% Synergy $6.17
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+24% Synergy $0.60
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $2.27
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+23% Synergy $29.68
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+18% Synergy $8.81
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+11% Synergy $11.17
War Room War Room
+10% Synergy $4.85
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $35.81
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $4.91
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $46.63
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.22
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
0% Synergy $1.26
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
0% Synergy $1.59
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $25.92
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $2.80
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.15
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-5% Synergy $0.54
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $7.35
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-9% Synergy $0.64
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-10% Synergy $11.84
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $37.97

Mana Artifacts

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

Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+28% Synergy $0.54
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+24% Synergy $1.22
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $3.63
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+8% Synergy $16.67
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.21
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+4% Synergy $1.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.35
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.29
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $25.64
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.19
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-6% Synergy $58.77

Lands

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

Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+26% Synergy $2.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+22% Synergy $8.45
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+12% Synergy $1.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $5.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.43
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $0.94
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.48
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.19
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.15

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