Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
$0.34
$0.34Legendary Creature — Human Knight
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1680
Current Rank
#1737
Last Week
#1496
Past 2 Years
1,281
Decks
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kain, Traitorous Dragoon decks.
Lich's Relic+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.22
The Unicomplex+3% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$3.43
Rise of the Deathbringer0% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$0.28
Multiply by Zero0% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$0.29
Avacyn, Angel of Horror-4% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$12.46
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Kain, Traitorous Dragoon's abilities and overall game plan.
Parasitic Impetus+75% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.30
Bloodthirsty Blade+74% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.41
Eye of Nidhogg+71% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.35
Ghoulish Impetus+71% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.49
Vampiric Link+71% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$2.58
Assault Suit+66% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.37
Sword of the Animist+56% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$5.92
Disciple of the Vault+48% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.30
Scrawling Crawler+47% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$4.96
Supernatural Stamina+46% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.14
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kain, Traitorous Dragoon decks.
Parasitic Impetus+75% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.30
Bloodthirsty Blade+74% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.41
Eye of Nidhogg+71% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.35
Ghoulish Impetus+71% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.49
Vampiric Link+71% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$2.58
Assault Suit+66% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.37
Sword of the Animist+56% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$5.92
Feed the Swarm+13% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.22
Dark Ritual0% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$8.15
Jet Medallion-2% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$15.00
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Orcish Bowmasters+9% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$37.67
Vampiric Tutor-4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$51.77
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.91
Demonic Tutor-5% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$64.43
Bolas's Citadel-17% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$15.17
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Kain, Traitorous Dragoon's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Disciple of the Vault+48% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.30
Scrawling Crawler+47% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$4.96
Silent Arbiter+37% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$9.62
Mirkwood Bats+36% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$1.76
Fate Unraveler+35% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$2.97
Nadier's Nightblade+31% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.25
Bloodthirsty Conqueror+26% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$37.82
Marionette Master+25% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.59
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse+24% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$101.94
Zenos yae Galvus+21% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.36
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor+20% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.84
Academy Manufactor+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$9.03
Marionette Apprentice+17% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$1.85
Qarsi Revenant+13% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.13
Summon: Primal Odin+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.32
Psychosis Crawler+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.00
Grim Hireling+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$12.34
Orcish Bowmasters+9% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$37.67
Brass Squire+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.21
Al Bhed Salvagers+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.22
Gonti, Night Minister+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.30
The Sackville-Bagginses+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.24
Boggart Trawler+9% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.92
Blade of the Oni+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.13
Starscream, Power Hungry+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.88
Oft-Nabbed Goat+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.30
Viper, Cruel Conspirator+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Arcbound Condor+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.21
Pactdoll Terror+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Nighthowler+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.32
Royal Assassin+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.40
Seizan, Perverter of Truth+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.83
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.97
Murderous Rider+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.42
Vincent Valentine+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.63
Doomsday Excruciator+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.16
Phyrexian Obliterator+2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$9.59
Twilight Prophet+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.45
Nighthawk Scavenger+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.51
Vampire Nighthawk+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.19
Solemn Simulacrum+0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.55
Dread Presence+0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.64
Dark Confidant0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.58
Crypt Ghast-2% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$17.69
Dauthi Voidwalker-4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.85
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth-5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.06
Vilis, Broker of Blood-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$9.93
Ophiomancer-6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.25
Gray Merchant of Asphodel-14% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$5.19
Morbid Opportunist-17% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.25
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kain, Traitorous Dragoon safe.
Supernatural Stamina+46% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.14
Undying Malice+41% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.32
Fake Your Own Death+39% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.27
Feign Death+35% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$1.00
Ashnod's Intervention+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.27
Darkness+21% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$23.78
Return to Action+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.27
Not Dead After All+20% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$1.19
Imp's Mischief+19% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$10.27
Howl from Beyond+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.25
Malakir Rebirth+18% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$12.09
Vincent's Limit Break+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.18
Consuming Corruption+15% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.32
Withering Torment+15% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$1.35
Demonic Gifts+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.26
Presumed Dead+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.27
Overkill+12% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.32
Tainted Strike+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.84
Armor of Shadows+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.32
Hatred+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$64.90
Blessing of Belzenlok+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.18
Astarion's Thirst+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.65
Abnormal Endurance+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.11
Infernal Grasp+9% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.29
Maximum Overdrive+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.16
Baleful Mastery+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.97
Grotesque Mutation+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.25
Sugar Rush+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.23
Archenemy's Charm+7% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.37
Rush of Vitality+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.20
Fell the Profane+7% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$5.48
Defile+6% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$1.08
Give In to Violence+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.17
Alchemist's Gift+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.27
Unlikely Aid+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.19
Unnatural Endurance+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.06
Sudden Spoiling+4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$6.57
Pain 101+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.26
Hagra Mauling+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.07
Undying Evil+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.36
Go for the Throat+2% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.66
Fatal Push+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.76
Bitter Triumph+1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.31
Deadly Dispute0% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.30
Snuff Out-2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$13.41
Soul Shatter-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.63
Vampiric Tutor-4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$51.77
Cabal Ritual-9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$15.86
Deadly Rollick-11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$27.21
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Kain, Traitorous Dragoon's game plan and control the board.
Exsanguinate+23% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.42
Scheming Symmetry+13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$8.65
Insatiable Avarice+11% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$5.34
Night's Whisper+7% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.24
Blood Money+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.21
Damnation+6% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$21.70
Sign in Blood+5% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$3.67
Toxic Deluge+4% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$5.31
Zero Point Ballad+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Profane Tutor+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.76
Beseech the Queen+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$8.32
Beseech the Mirror+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$19.94
Read the Bones+1% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.33
Diabolic Tutor+1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.34
Decree of Pain+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.36
Grim Tutor+1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$25.28
Blasphemous Edict+0% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.69
Unearth+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.43
Decorum Dissertation+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.38
Torment of Hailfire0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$34.15
Mutilate-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.22
Peer into the Abyss-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.39
Demonic Tutor-5% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$64.43
Bubbling Muck-7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.10
Reanimate-14% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$10.65
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Vorpal Sword+37% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$2.72
Expedition Map+34% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$1.86
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+32% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$4.49
Commander's Plate+30% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$36.91
Buster Sword+29% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$46.72
Pact Weapon+28% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$3.25
Cranial Plating+26% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.38
World Map+24% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.23
Blackblade Reforged+24% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$2.97
Sword of Hearth and Home+23% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$18.34
Lashwrithe+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.67
Shadowspear+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$34.32
The Darkness Crystal+17% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$5.02
Swiftfoot Boots+17% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$1.86
Nightmare Lash+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$8.90
Wand of Orcus+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$13.11
Pip-Boy 3000+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.06
Mask of Memory+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.41
Basilisk Collar+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.33
Lost Jitte+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$4.95
Mithril Coat+11% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$24.49
Sword of War and Peace+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$9.89
Amulet of Vigor+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$49.20
Umezawa's Jitte+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$21.33
Hero's Blade+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.30
Hammer of Nazahn+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$13.29
Lavaspur Boots+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.84
Crawlspace+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$9.39
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.46
Goldvein Pick+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.28
Nettlecyst+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.83
Voyager Staff+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.29
Adaptive Omnitool+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.07
Sword of Fire and Ice+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$45.87
Sword of Vengeance+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.52
Wishclaw Talisman+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.05
Andúril, Flame of the West+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.66
Wrecking Ball Arm+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.32
Thran Power Suit+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.93
Trailblazer's Boots+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.09
Eriette's Tempting Apple+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Resurrection Orb+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$14.76
Dowsing Dagger+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.94
Loxodon Warhammer+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.40
Darksteel Plate+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.56
Brotherhood Regalia+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$10.33
Wayfarer's Bauble+1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.31
Whip of Erebos+0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$10.15
Lightning Greaves-16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.97
Bolas's Citadel-17% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$15.17
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Kain, Traitorous Dragoon's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Fungal Fortitude+43% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.26
Underworld Dreams+36% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$2.30
Kaya's Ghostform+27% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$1.58
Agent of the Shadow Thieves+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.29
Changing Loyalty+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.55
Shade's Form+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.34
Cultist of the Absolute+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.35
Exquisite Blood+11% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$41.94
Revel in Riches+10% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$20.42
Minion's Return+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.30
Demonic Vigor+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.20
Demonic Embrace+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.41
Obsessive Pursuit+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.70
Dauthi Embrace+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.54
Price of Knowledge+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.26
No Mercy+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$24.94
Wound Reflection+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$14.70
Phyresis+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.08
Haunted One+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.95
Revenge of Ravens+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.40
Agent of the Iron Throne+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.48
Black Market Connections-4% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$12.85
Bitterblossom-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$32.73
Animate Dead-9% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$7.28
Phyrexian Arena-13% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$2.84
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Kain, Traitorous Dragoon to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.51
Liliana of the Dark Realms-5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$9.78
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage+30% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.37
Maze of Ith+28% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$9.80
Sanctum of Eternity+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$7.54
Reliquary Tower+24% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$4.38
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+22% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$33.30
Witch's Clinic+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$12.64
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$10.14
The Black Gate+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$9.79
War Room+7% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$3.55
Urza's Saga+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$39.13
Command Beacon+5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$8.31
Northampton Farm+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.39
Bojuka Bog+4% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$1.36
Buried Ruin+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.40
Midgar, City of Mako+3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.58
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+2% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$51.64
Spymaster's Vault-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.08
Barren Moor-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.34
Cabal Coffers-4% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$27.76
Castle Locthwain-4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.19
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.91
Cabal Stronghold-7% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$13.76
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$11.30
Witch's Cottage-9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.71
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-11% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$44.48
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Laser Screwdriver+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$1.70
Thought Vessel+24% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$1.87
Decanter of Endless Water+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.53
Coveted Jewel+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.35
The Aetherspark+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$17.99
Staff of Compleation+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.07
Charcoal Diamond+3% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.36
Throne of Eldraine+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$29.44
Arcane Signet+0% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.39
Fellwar Stone0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$11.39
Sol Ring-2% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$1.21
Mind Stone-3% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.33
The Soul Stone-7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$76.20
Lands
The mana base foundation for Kain, Traitorous Dragoon decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Urza's Cave+25% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$2.55
Malakir Rebirth+18% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$12.09
Boggart Trawler+9% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.92
Fell the Profane+7% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$5.48
Demolition Field+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.38
Hagra Mauling+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.07
Snow-Covered Swamp+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.60
Myriad Landscape-1% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.30
Swamp-1% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.11
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Deck Stats
Based on 1,281 Kain, Traitorous Dragoon decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 3 |
| 6 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 15
- Instant 12
- Sorcery 7
- Artifact 19
- Enchantment 10
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 15 |
| Instant | 12 |
| Sorcery | 7 |
| Artifact | 19 |
| Enchantment | 10 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 27 basic, 9 nonbasic
#1
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May 2025 · #980
Sep 2026 · #2043
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 980 |
| 2025-06 | 544 |
| 2025-07 | 825 |
| 2025-08 | 1201 |
| 2025-09 | 1265 |
| 2025-10 | 1239 |
| 2025-11 | 1393 |
| 2025-12 | 1421 |
| 2026-01 | 1242 |
| 2026-02 | 1377 |
| 2026-03 | 1344 |
| 2026-04 | 1337 |
| 2026-05 | 1321 |
| 2026-06 | 1622 |
| 2026-07 | 1436 |
| 2026-08 | 1536 |
| 2026-09 | 2043 |
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Desmond Miles
Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
Xande, Dark Mage
Yargle and Multani
Ihsan's Shade
Lord of Tresserhorn
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Greven, Predator Captain
Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Skanos Dragonheart // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Skullbriar, the Walking Grave
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // The Prismatic Piper
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Guild Artisan
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Agent of the Shadow Thieves