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Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
Price tag $0.28

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

Ranking

#1265 Current Rank
#1340 Last Week
#1484 Past 2 Years

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.

Coercive Impetus Coercive Impetus
+42% Synergy $0.29
Changing Loyalty Changing Loyalty
+19% Synergy $1.15
Viper, Cruel Conspirator Viper, Cruel Conspirator
+6% Synergy
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+0% Synergy $6.51
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
0% Synergy $7.92

High Synergy Cards

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

Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+76% Synergy $0.26
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+75% Synergy $15.65
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+74% Synergy $0.35
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+72% Synergy $2.89
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+72% Synergy $0.41
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+71% Synergy $4.53
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+66% Synergy $0.30
Vow of Malice Vow of Malice
+56% Synergy $0.86
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+56% Synergy $5.78
Vow of Torment Vow of Torment
+54% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+48% Synergy $0.81
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+48% Synergy $0.25
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+47% Synergy $6.27
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+43% Synergy $0.31
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+40% Synergy $0.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.95
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+16% Synergy $3.47
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+13% Synergy $0.21
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+0% Synergy $3.90
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-1% Synergy $11.34

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+8% Synergy $49.36
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $129.20
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $60.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $72.10
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-17% Synergy $17.94

Creatures

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

Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+37% Synergy $13.02
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+35% Synergy $1.71
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+34% Synergy $3.35
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+30% Synergy $0.25
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+26% Synergy $3.07
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+25% Synergy $38.00
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+23% Synergy $93.02
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+21% Synergy $0.41
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+21% Synergy $0.44
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+20% Synergy $6.81
Maddening Imp Maddening Imp
+18% Synergy $1.35
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+17% Synergy $0.96
Walking Desecration Walking Desecration
+16% Synergy $0.20
Vislor Turlough Vislor Turlough
+14% Synergy $0.33
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+13% Synergy $2.17
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+12% Synergy $2.19
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+10% Synergy $1.62
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+10% Synergy $13.20
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+10% Synergy $1.11
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+10% Synergy $1.31
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+10% Synergy $0.87
Nettling Imp Nettling Imp
+9% Synergy $63.16
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+9% Synergy $0.93
Al Bhed Salvagers Al Bhed Salvagers
+9% Synergy $0.20
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+8% Synergy $3.65
Oft-Nabbed Goat Oft-Nabbed Goat
+8% Synergy $0.33
Arcbound Condor Arcbound Condor
+7% Synergy $0.25
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+7% Synergy $0.31
Pactdoll Terror Pactdoll Terror
+6% Synergy $0.26
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+6% Synergy $0.38
Sunset Saboteur Sunset Saboteur
+5% Synergy $0.28
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+4% Synergy $4.07
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+4% Synergy $1.37
Seizan, Perverter of Truth Seizan, Perverter of Truth
+4% Synergy $2.18
Doomsday Excruciator Doomsday Excruciator
+3% Synergy $0.72
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+3% Synergy $0.38
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+2% Synergy $9.69
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+2% Synergy $2.68
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+1% Synergy $0.30
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+1% Synergy $0.39
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+0% Synergy $4.58
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+0% Synergy $0.31
Dread Presence Dread Presence
0% Synergy $3.27
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-3% Synergy $18.22
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $0.68
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-5% Synergy $5.36
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
-6% Synergy $9.60
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-7% Synergy $0.79
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-13% Synergy $4.12
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-16% Synergy $0.21

Instants

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

Feign Death Feign Death
+36% Synergy $1.13
Ashnod's Intervention Ashnod's Intervention
+32% Synergy $0.21
Darkness Darkness
+22% Synergy $23.86
Return to Action Return to Action
+22% Synergy $0.25
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+21% Synergy $2.01
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+20% Synergy $7.33
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+19% Synergy $14.14
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+18% Synergy $0.21
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+17% Synergy $0.23
Demonic Gifts Demonic Gifts
+15% Synergy $0.29
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+15% Synergy $0.30
Presumed Dead Presumed Dead
+13% Synergy $0.20
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+11% Synergy $3.33
Overkill Overkill
+11% Synergy $0.36
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+10% Synergy $0.25
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+10% Synergy $0.10
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+10% Synergy $0.25
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+10% Synergy $2.06
Blessing of Belzenlok Blessing of Belzenlok
+10% Synergy $0.20
Hatred Hatred
+10% Synergy $60.72
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+9% Synergy $0.17
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+8% Synergy $0.76
Grotesque Mutation Grotesque Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.14
Sugar Rush Sugar Rush
+8% Synergy $0.23
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+8% Synergy $4.00
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+7% Synergy $0.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $3.79
Give In to Violence Give In to Violence
+6% Synergy $0.14
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+6% Synergy $0.21
Defile Defile
+5% Synergy $1.41
Alchemist's Gift Alchemist's Gift
+5% Synergy $0.26
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+5% Synergy $0.13
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+5% Synergy $8.36
Pain 101 Pain 101
+4% Synergy $0.15
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.09
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+2% Synergy $0.46
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+2% Synergy $0.75
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.57
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.58
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+0% Synergy $0.37
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-2% Synergy $10.06
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-4% Synergy $4.19
Dismember Dismember
-5% Synergy $5.27
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-8% Synergy $14.52
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $28.12

Sorceries

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

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+22% Synergy $0.45
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+14% Synergy $8.01
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+10% Synergy $5.26
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.34
Blood Money Blood Money
+6% Synergy $0.96
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $20.99
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $5.05
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+6% Synergy $3.67
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+4% Synergy $0.31
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+3% Synergy $4.62
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+3% Synergy $6.19
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+2% Synergy $19.41
Unearth Unearth
+1% Synergy $0.56
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.11
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+0% Synergy $0.38
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+0% Synergy $5.16
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+0% Synergy $26.04
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+0% Synergy $0.29
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
0% Synergy $41.92
Mutilate Mutilate
-2% Synergy $1.95
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-7% Synergy $3.98
Reanimate Reanimate
-13% Synergy $8.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+38% Synergy $2.62
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+33% Synergy $0.75
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+32% Synergy $3.22
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+32% Synergy $45.61
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+30% Synergy $41.06
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+29% Synergy $2.43
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+26% Synergy $0.40
World Map World Map
+24% Synergy $0.22
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+24% Synergy $3.53
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+23% Synergy $19.23
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+20% Synergy $0.82
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+19% Synergy $30.98
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+18% Synergy $5.24
Tormentor's Trident Tormentor's Trident
+17% Synergy $0.12
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+16% Synergy $13.76
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+15% Synergy $4.79
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+15% Synergy $10.32
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+12% Synergy $26.88
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+12% Synergy $4.17
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+12% Synergy $4.74
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+12% Synergy $0.44
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+11% Synergy $51.30
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+11% Synergy $0.27
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+10% Synergy $11.19
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+10% Synergy $17.61
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+10% Synergy $12.74
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+9% Synergy $0.93
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+8% Synergy $3.15
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+8% Synergy $1.04
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $9.18
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+8% Synergy $0.30
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+8% Synergy $0.23
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+7% Synergy $1.01
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+7% Synergy $5.16
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+7% Synergy $46.47
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+7% Synergy $5.02
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+6% Synergy $0.77
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+6% Synergy $0.41
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+6% Synergy $14.82
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+6% Synergy $2.03
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+5% Synergy $0.27
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+5% Synergy $7.48
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+5% Synergy $0.30
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $3.65
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.69
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $6.54
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+3% Synergy $7.90
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+0% Synergy $7.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+0% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+44% Synergy $0.28
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+36% Synergy $1.95
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+27% Synergy $2.67
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+23% Synergy $0.25
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+13% Synergy $0.34
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+13% Synergy $0.37
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+11% Synergy $39.45
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+9% Synergy $17.97
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+9% Synergy $0.33
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+9% Synergy $0.21
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+7% Synergy $0.35
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+7% Synergy $0.37
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+6% Synergy $2.50
Price of Knowledge Price of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $2.88
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+5% Synergy $12.05
No Mercy No Mercy
+4% Synergy $26.10
Phyresis Phyresis
+4% Synergy $2.69
Haunted One Haunted One
+3% Synergy $5.64
Oubliette Oubliette
+2% Synergy $2.93
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $19.62
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-4% Synergy $34.36
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-9% Synergy $5.00
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-12% Synergy $4.22

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 $0.78
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-5% Synergy $9.72

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.38
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+29% Synergy $11.15
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+26% Synergy $6.97
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+24% Synergy $0.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $2.94
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+22% Synergy $39.40
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+22% Synergy $13.56
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+17% Synergy $18.78
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+11% Synergy $8.92
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $2.52
Northampton Farm Northampton Farm
+6% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $40.73
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $7.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.70
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.38
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+3% Synergy $2.62
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $63.55
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-1% Synergy $0.91
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.32
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $33.04
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.70
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-5% Synergy $1.50
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $10.74
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-8% Synergy $13.07
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-10% Synergy $0.87
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $51.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+29% Synergy $1.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy $2.51
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+8% Synergy $4.17
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+7% Synergy $18.25
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+6% Synergy $0.26
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+4% Synergy $4.57
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $1.10
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.36
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+0% Synergy $35.66
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.21
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-7% Synergy $86.21

Lands

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

Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+26% Synergy $0.97
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+19% Synergy $14.14
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+10% Synergy $0.87
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $3.79
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.54
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.09
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.70
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $2.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.33

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