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Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
Price tag $0.30

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

#945 Current Rank
#1063 Last Week
#1731 Last Month

New Cards

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

Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+70% Synergy $0.56
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+28% Synergy $36.85
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+22% Synergy $3.87
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+18% Synergy $0.48
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+17% Synergy $0.10

High Synergy Cards

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

Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+79% Synergy $0.27
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+78% Synergy $16.08
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+77% Synergy $0.17
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+74% Synergy $5.84
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+72% Synergy $0.97
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+67% Synergy $0.19
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+57% Synergy $7.32
Vow of Malice Vow of Malice
+56% Synergy $0.84
Vow of Torment Vow of Torment
+56% Synergy $0.13
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+52% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

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

Undying Malice Undying Malice
+47% Synergy $0.66
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+47% Synergy $0.70
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+45% Synergy $0.08
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+45% Synergy $3.65
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+23% Synergy $2.59
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.30
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+14% Synergy $0.23
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+11% Synergy $5.30
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $7.55
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+1% Synergy $2.94

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+8% Synergy $25.95
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.69
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $50.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $58.30
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-18% Synergy $11.59

Creatures

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

Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+39% Synergy $7.56
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+34% Synergy $0.54
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+30% Synergy $0.16
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+28% Synergy $1.31
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+28% Synergy $27.37
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+27% Synergy $1.86
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+26% Synergy $63.03
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+24% Synergy $2.52
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+24% Synergy $2.99
Maddening Imp Maddening Imp
+19% Synergy $1.67
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+17% Synergy $1.13
Walking Desecration Walking Desecration
+17% Synergy $0.16
Vislor Turlough Vislor Turlough
+17% Synergy $0.13
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+13% Synergy $0.93
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+13% Synergy $0.41
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+12% Synergy $10.56
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+12% Synergy $1.87
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+11% Synergy $1.84
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+11% Synergy $0.75
Nettling Imp Nettling Imp
+11% Synergy $54.61
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+9% Synergy $2.21
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+9% Synergy $1.16
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+8% Synergy $0.34
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+8% Synergy $0.28
Arcbound Condor Arcbound Condor
+8% Synergy $0.07
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+6% Synergy $0.48
Al Bhed Salvagers Al Bhed Salvagers
+5% Synergy $0.08
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+5% Synergy $3.89
Mastermind Plum Mastermind Plum
+4% Synergy $1.18
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+3% Synergy $0.53
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+3% Synergy $3.04
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $2.89
Doomsday Excruciator Doomsday Excruciator
+3% Synergy $0.33
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+2% Synergy $0.15
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+2% Synergy $3.71
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+1% Synergy $6.43
Seizan, Perverter of Truth Seizan, Perverter of Truth
+1% Synergy $2.05
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $0.67
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
0% Synergy $2.11
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
0% Synergy $6.71
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.26
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
-2% Synergy $0.50
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-3% Synergy $11.29
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-4% Synergy $1.16
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
-4% Synergy $24.34
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-5% Synergy $1.66
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-5% Synergy $5.30
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
-7% Synergy $8.02
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-14% Synergy $1.09
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-14% Synergy $0.22

Instants

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

Feign Death Feign Death
+38% Synergy $0.84
Ashnod's Intervention Ashnod's Intervention
+38% Synergy $0.10
Darkness Darkness
+27% Synergy $22.77
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+25% Synergy $9.16
Return to Action Return to Action
+25% Synergy $0.06
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+24% Synergy $3.88
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+24% Synergy $0.58
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+21% Synergy $0.04
Demonic Gifts Demonic Gifts
+20% Synergy $0.09
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+14% Synergy $0.18
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+14% Synergy $0.11
Presumed Dead Presumed Dead
+14% Synergy $0.08
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+13% Synergy $1.88
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+12% Synergy $0.26
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+11% Synergy $0.12
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+11% Synergy $0.07
Sugar Rush Sugar Rush
+11% Synergy $0.06
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+10% Synergy $5.21
Hatred Hatred
+10% Synergy $46.68
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+9% Synergy $0.48
Grotesque Mutation Grotesque Mutation
+9% Synergy $0.03
Blessing of Belzenlok Blessing of Belzenlok
+9% Synergy $0.06
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+8% Synergy $1.47
Overkill Overkill
+8% Synergy $0.36
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+8% Synergy $0.12
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+6% Synergy $4.80
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+6% Synergy $0.04
Give In to Violence Give In to Violence
+6% Synergy $0.04
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+6% Synergy $0.07
Alchemist's Gift Alchemist's Gift
+5% Synergy $0.08
Butcher's Glee Butcher's Glee
+5% Synergy $0.03
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.49
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.80
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.06
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.79
Snuff Out Snuff Out
0% Synergy $16.38
Defile Defile
-1% Synergy $0.61
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-3% Synergy $2.65
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-4% Synergy $2.66
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $18.24
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-8% Synergy $12.97

Sorceries

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

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+20% Synergy $0.43
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+15% Synergy $5.95
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+11% Synergy $0.25
Damnation Damnation
+8% Synergy $18.68
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+7% Synergy $2.49
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+7% Synergy $4.68
Blood Money Blood Money
+6% Synergy $0.83
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $0.60
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+4% Synergy $2.98
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+4% Synergy $0.08
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+3% Synergy $3.92
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $3.59
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+2% Synergy $12.34
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.28
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
0% Synergy $18.70
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
0% Synergy $0.28
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
-1% Synergy $5.65
Unearth Unearth
-2% Synergy $0.46
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-3% Synergy $1.75
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-4% Synergy $20.27
Mutilate Mutilate
-5% Synergy $1.57
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-7% Synergy $2.13
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $7.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+40% Synergy $1.54
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+36% Synergy $35.07
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+30% Synergy $1.17
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+28% Synergy $0.92
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+27% Synergy $1.39
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+27% Synergy $31.55
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+24% Synergy $0.30
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+23% Synergy $20.45
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+22% Synergy $2.31
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+18% Synergy $0.69
World Map World Map
+18% Synergy $0.15
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+18% Synergy $5.30
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+18% Synergy $4.60
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy $17.15
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+17% Synergy $14.36
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+16% Synergy $3.11
Tormentor's Trident Tormentor's Trident
+16% Synergy $0.06
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+14% Synergy $1.32
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+13% Synergy $14.04
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+12% Synergy $2.84
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+12% Synergy $17.44
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+12% Synergy $2.41
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+12% Synergy $31.41
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+11% Synergy $0.35
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+10% Synergy $0.61
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+10% Synergy $3.18
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+9% Synergy $0.05
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+9% Synergy $0.20
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+9% Synergy $8.42
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+9% Synergy $1.33
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $4.51
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+8% Synergy $27.40
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+8% Synergy $0.13
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+8% Synergy $38.01
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+8% Synergy $0.18
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+7% Synergy $17.97
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+7% Synergy $4.85
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $4.68
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+7% Synergy $1.19
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+6% Synergy $2.20
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $1.06
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+6% Synergy $1.41
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $14.36
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+6% Synergy $0.18
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.10
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+4% Synergy $7.52
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+4% Synergy $0.26
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $1.78
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+42% Synergy $0.10
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+33% Synergy $1.78
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+31% Synergy $1.31
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+24% Synergy $0.08
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+16% Synergy $0.22
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+15% Synergy $0.27
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+13% Synergy $0.20
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+11% Synergy $26.18
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+10% Synergy $14.48
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+9% Synergy $0.26
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+9% Synergy $0.07
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $15.01
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+7% Synergy $6.39
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+6% Synergy $2.64
Price of Knowledge Price of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $1.26
Oubliette Oubliette
+4% Synergy $1.53
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+4% Synergy $0.34
Haunted One Haunted One
+3% Synergy $6.42
Phyresis Phyresis
+3% Synergy $0.90
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $15.42
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-1% Synergy $18.49
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-10% Synergy $6.79
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-10% Synergy $18.67
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-11% Synergy $1.55

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
+7% Synergy $0.25
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-4% Synergy $5.91

Utility Lands

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

Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+34% Synergy $7.01
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+32% Synergy $0.27
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+28% Synergy $5.95
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+26% Synergy $21.58
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+24% Synergy $5.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $1.98
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+20% Synergy $0.68
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+17% Synergy $9.70
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+12% Synergy $8.17
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $2.73
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.57
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $47.16
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $5.08
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $38.71
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.46
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+1% Synergy $0.80
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $24.56
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-1% Synergy $3.63
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-4% Synergy $3.76
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-5% Synergy $1.28
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-5% Synergy $0.19
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $6.61
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-10% Synergy $11.54
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $34.54
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-11% Synergy $0.61

Mana Artifacts

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

Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+31% Synergy $0.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy $1.33
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $2.10
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+8% Synergy $19.51
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.26
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+5% Synergy $2.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.51
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $17.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.22

Lands

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

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+25% Synergy $9.16
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+24% Synergy $1.78
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+13% Synergy $0.93
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+10% Synergy $5.21
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.50
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.43
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.11

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