Kalain, Reclusive Painter
$0.36
$0.36Legendary Creature — Human Elf Bard
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
#1747
Current Rank
#1974
Last Week
#1722
Past 2 Years
967
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kalain, Reclusive Painter decks.
Gallia, the Merrymaker+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.16
Draconic Visitor+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.68
Ajani's Anguish+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.83
Lich's Relic+2% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$1.22
Samut, Hazoret's Champion-3% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$3.21
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Kalain, Reclusive Painter's abilities and overall game plan.
Xorn+62% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$13.74
Captain Lannery Storm+61% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.36
Marut+57% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.11
Goldspan Dragon+55% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$11.25
Blood Money+54% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$3.21
Juri, Master of the Revue+51% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.32
Unexpected Windfall+49% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$2.32
Rain of Riches+48% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$6.83
Deadly Dispute+46% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.30
Professional Face-Breaker+45% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$3.61
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kalain, Reclusive Painter decks.
Xorn+62% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$13.74
Captain Lannery Storm+61% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.36
Marut+57% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.11
Goldspan Dragon+55% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$11.25
Blood Money+54% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$3.21
Unexpected Windfall+49% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$2.32
Deadly Dispute+46% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.30
Professional Face-Breaker+45% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$3.61
Big Score+44% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.48
Mayhem Devil+33% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.35
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Vampiric Tutor-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$51.77
Demonic Tutor-8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$64.43
Jeska's Will-10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$40.79
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Kalain, Reclusive Painter's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Juri, Master of the Revue+51% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.32
Grim Hireling+44% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$12.34
Nadier's Nightblade+42% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.25
Skullport Merchant+42% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.14
Marionette Master+41% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$2.59
Decadent Dragon+41% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$1.38
Reckless Fireweaver+40% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.64
Mirkwood Bats+39% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$1.76
Crime Novelist+39% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$2.12
Smaug, Wicked Worm+39% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.25
Hoard Robber+38% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.22
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge+35% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.37
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire+33% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.36
Academy Manufactor+33% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$9.03
Fain, the Broker+30% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$2.36
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind+30% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$3.10
Mahadi, Emporium Master+30% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$1.13
Magda, Brazen Outlaw+28% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$7.67
Impulsive Pilferer+27% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.52
Plundering Barbarian+27% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.27
Ancient Copper Dragon+26% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$136.78
Mastermind Plum+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$4.21
Smaug the Magnificent+26% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$19.27
Rapacious Dragon+23% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.30
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky+23% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.35
Disciple of the Vault+22% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.30
Magda, the Hoardmaster+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$2.53
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+20% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$20.96
Prosperous Bandit+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.36
Generous Plunderer+19% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$18.47
Marionette Apprentice+19% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$1.85
Shambling Ghast+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.48
Ruthless Technomancer+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$3.50
Hellkite Tyrant+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$5.22
Rose Room Treasurer+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.43
Zhentarim Bandit+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.25
Ingenious Artillerist+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$2.28
Patron of the Arts+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.23
Pitiless Plunderer+17% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$3.76
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$10.70
Treasure Dredger+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.20
Prosper, Tome-Bound+14% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$7.27
Locke, Treasure Hunter+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.28
Bonehoard Dracosaur+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$15.04
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.34
The Balrog, Durin's Bane+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.38
Goldlust Triad+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.22
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+11% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$40.25
Storm-Kiln Artist+10% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.87
Knuckles the Echidna+9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$22.05
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kalain, Reclusive Painter safe.
Fake Your Own Death+24% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.27
Costly Plunder+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.25
Deadly Derision+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.21
Bottle-Cap Blast+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.27
Demand Answers+10% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.62
Flick a Coin+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.30
Terminate+9% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.37
Ancestors' Aid+7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Great Train Heist+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.69
Smashing Success+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.24
Eviscerator's Insight+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.27
Bedevil+3% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.30
Murder+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.25
Go for the Throat+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.66
Feign Death+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.00
Abrade0% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.18
Valakut Awakening-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$15.44
Withering Torment-2% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.35
Fell the Profane-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.48
Infernal Grasp-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.29
Rakdos Charm-4% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.41
Tibalt's Trickery-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$10.91
Vampiric Tutor-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$51.77
Chaos Warp-6% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.96
Malakir Rebirth-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$12.09
Village Rites-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.54
Untimely Malfunction-8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$7.53
Thrill of Possibility-9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.20
Deflecting Swat-10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$76.30
Deadly Rollick-12% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$27.21
Lightning Bolt-13% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.84
Dark Ritual-29% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$8.15
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Kalain, Reclusive Painter's game plan and control the board.
Seize the Spoils+43% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.20
Brass's Bounty+40% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.65
Pirate's Pillage+35% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.61
Strike It Rich+29% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$1.59
Inspired Tinkering+25% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$1.05
Reckless Endeavor+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$12.97
Hit the Mother Lode+19% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.75
Hell to Pay+15% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.55
Contract Killing+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.19
Seize the Spotlight+10% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$14.71
Improvised Weaponry+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.15
Season of the Bold+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.42
Spiteful Repossession+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.36
Visions of Ruin+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.39
Megaton's Fate+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.36
Involuntary Employment+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.23
Lich-Knights' Conquest+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.89
Sundering Eruption0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.43
Damnation0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$21.70
Diabolic Tutor0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.34
Feed the Swarm-3% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.22
Read the Bones-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.33
Toxic Deluge-6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.31
Sign in Blood-8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$3.67
Demonic Tutor-8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$64.43
Night's Whisper-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.24
Jeska's Will-10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$40.79
Vandalblast-10% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.63
Faithless Looting-12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.78
Reanimate-17% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$10.65
Blasphemous Act-17% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$1.62
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Diamond Pick-Axe+44% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$2.54
Coin of Mastery+44% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$1.43
Goldvein Pick+34% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.28
Treasure Map+32% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.50
The Reaver Cleaver+30% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$28.25
Beamtown Beatstick+26% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.68
Idol of Oblivion+23% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$3.16
Collector's Vault+22% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.66
Thieves' Tools+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.26
Tempting Contract+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$10.94
The Ozolith+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$63.42
Prying Blade+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.28
Treasure Chest+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.47
Noble's Purse+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.36
Cranial Ram+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.23
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.49
Gilded Pinions+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.24
Hoard Hauler+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.41
Bucknard's Everfull Purse+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.06
Arcade Cabinet+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.40
RMS Titanic+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.83
Cranial Plating+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Oni-Cult Anvil+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.30
Inspiring Statuary+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.43
Vat of Rebirth+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Swiftfoot Boots-12% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.86
Lightning Greaves-16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$2.97
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Kalain, Reclusive Painter's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Rain of Riches+48% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$6.83
Sticky Fingers+42% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.28
Alchemist's Talent+40% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$16.15
Revel in Riches+37% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$20.42
Shiny Impetus+32% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.35
Black Market Connections+19% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$12.85
Descent into Avernus+16% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$11.21
Spiteful Banditry+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$6.91
Agent of the Iron Throne+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.48
There and Back Again+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$6.61
Uncivil Unrest+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$18.40
The Misty Mountains Cold+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.33
Obsessive Pursuit+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.70
Korvold and the Noble Thief+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.22
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.30
Guild Artisan+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.27
Curse of Opulence0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.25
Phyrexian Arena-6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.84
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Kalain, Reclusive Painter to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Daretti, Ingenious Iconoclast+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.28
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Treasure Vault+41% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$2.10
Mines of Moria+35% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$2.97
Volatile Fault+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.32
Dragon-Cursed Halls+12% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$6.38
Fountainport+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.96
Karn's Bastion+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.39
Rogue's Passage+6% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.37
The Gold Saucer+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Inventors' Fair+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$19.28
Great Furnace+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.87
Vault of Whispers+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.56
Midgar, City of Mako+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.58
Castle Locthwain+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.19
Urza's Saga0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$39.13
Arena of Glory0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$8.08
Bojuka Bog-1% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$1.36
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$11.30
Cabal Coffers-3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$27.76
Reliquary Tower-4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.38
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$51.64
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Glittering Stockpile+28% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.41
Commander's Sphere-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.21
Mind Stone-15% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.33
Sol Ring-20% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$1.21
Rakdos Signet-23% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.38
Arcane Signet-24% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.39
Fellwar Stone-24% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$11.39
Talisman of Indulgence-31% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.73
Lands
The mana base foundation for Kalain, Reclusive Painter decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Rakdos Carnarium+5% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.35
Black Dragon Gate+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.51
Drossforge Bridge+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.02
Cliffgate+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.43
Rakdos Guildgate+4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.15
Evolving Wilds+4% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.10
Sulfurous Mire+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.29
Bloodfell Caves+1% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.24
Mountain+0% Synergy
in 98% of decks
$0.10
Temple of Malice+0% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.33
Geothermal Bog+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.31
Swamp+0% Synergy
in 98% of decks
$0.11
Terramorphic Expanse+0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.17
Sundering Eruption0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.43
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.30
Blightstep Pathway0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$5.18
Dark Fortress-1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.65
Fabled Passage-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.93
Tainted Peak-1% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$1.58
Valakut Awakening-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$15.44
Luxury Suite-2% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$8.35
Fell the Profane-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.48
Badlands-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
Foreboding Ruins-3% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.31
Command Tower-4% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$0.24
Canyon Slough-4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.28
Haunted Ridge-4% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.50
Blackcleave Cliffs-4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.40
Raucous Theater-4% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$11.09
Smoldering Marsh-4% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.26
Shadowblood Ridge-4% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.43
Dragonskull Summit-4% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.44
Blood Crypt-7% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$9.64
Blazemire Verge-7% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$11.71
Bloodstained Mire-8% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$20.18
Path of Ancestry-8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.28
Malakir Rebirth-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$12.09
Graven Cairns-8% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$4.90
Mount Doom-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.68
Exotic Orchard-10% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.25
Sulfurous Springs-13% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.43
Kalain, Reclusive Painter Deck Stats
Based on 967 Kalain, Reclusive Painter decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 19 |
| 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 31
- Instant 9
- Sorcery 9
- Artifact 10
- Enchantment 5
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 31 |
| Instant | 9 |
| Sorcery | 9 |
| Artifact | 10 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 21 basic, 14 nonbasic
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Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past