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Kei Takahashi
Price tag $9.21

Legendary CreatureHuman Cleric

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3275 Current Rank
#3292 Last Week
#3244 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kei Takahashi decks.

Horizon Explorer Horizon Explorer
+19% Synergy $4.90
Sledge-Class Seedship Sledge-Class Seedship
+19% Synergy $0.24
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+19% Synergy $3.97
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+18% Synergy $3.94
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+14% Synergy $16.93

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kei Takahashi's abilities and overall game plan.

Fog Fog
+51% Synergy $0.31
Angelsong Angelsong
+45% Synergy $0.54
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+41% Synergy $0.33
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+39% Synergy $1.19
Respite Respite
+38% Synergy $0.33
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+35% Synergy $0.96
Lull Lull
+35% Synergy $0.07
Holy Day Holy Day
+35% Synergy $0.48
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+30% Synergy $5.33
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+30% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kei Takahashi decks.

Sun Titan Sun Titan
+28% Synergy $0.28
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+28% Synergy $9.60
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+27% Synergy $6.05
Three Visits Three Visits
+16% Synergy $5.88
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $1.99
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.37
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+6% Synergy $0.22
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.73
Cultivate Cultivate
-8% Synergy $0.54
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+16% Synergy $20.44
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+10% Synergy $7.10
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $34.30
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $23.45
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $50.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $37.00

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kei Takahashi's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
+28% Synergy $0.23
Master Healer Master Healer
+28% Synergy $0.18
Battletide Alchemist Battletide Alchemist
+26% Synergy $1.73
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+24% Synergy $1.18
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+24% Synergy $2.93
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+22% Synergy $0.16
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+21% Synergy $2.54
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
+21% Synergy $0.13
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+21% Synergy $0.28
Ancestor's Prophet Ancestor's Prophet
+21% Synergy $0.36
Orim, Samite Healer Orim, Samite Healer
+21% Synergy $2.26
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+20% Synergy $6.98
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+19% Synergy $13.48
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+19% Synergy $3.21
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+18% Synergy $0.71
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+18% Synergy $0.22
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+18% Synergy $0.17
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+17% Synergy $3.97
Shieldmage Advocate Shieldmage Advocate
+17% Synergy $0.18
Battlefield Medic Battlefield Medic
+17% Synergy $0.13
Samite Healer Samite Healer
+17% Synergy $0.13
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+15% Synergy $0.16
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+15% Synergy $8.44
Doubtless One Doubtless One
+14% Synergy $0.20
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+14% Synergy $5.14
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+13% Synergy $0.71
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+13% Synergy $0.66
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+13% Synergy $1.12
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+13% Synergy $0.32
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
+13% Synergy $0.17
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+12% Synergy $4.83
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+12% Synergy $2.68
Attended Healer Attended Healer
+12% Synergy $0.11
Celestial Gatekeeper Celestial Gatekeeper
+12% Synergy $1.90
Questing Beast Questing Beast
+11% Synergy $3.27
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+10% Synergy $0.40
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+10% Synergy $0.57
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+10% Synergy $0.52
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+9% Synergy $0.42
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.25
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+8% Synergy $2.05
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+7% Synergy $37.50
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+6% Synergy $10.10
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+6% Synergy $1.02
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+6% Synergy $0.92
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+4% Synergy $0.23
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.36
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+2% Synergy $1.22
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
0% Synergy $2.78
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-5% Synergy $0.51

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kei Takahashi safe.

Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+28% Synergy $1.36
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+28% Synergy $0.46
Tangle Tangle
+26% Synergy $5.72
Moment's Peace Moment's Peace
+26% Synergy $2.69
Blinding Fog Blinding Fog
+26% Synergy $0.13
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+24% Synergy $3.36
Terrifying Presence Terrifying Presence
+24% Synergy $0.24
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+23% Synergy $0.24
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+23% Synergy $0.40
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+21% Synergy $18.60
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+19% Synergy $2.80
Riot Control Riot Control
+14% Synergy $0.24
Abuna's Chant Abuna's Chant
+14% Synergy $0.08
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+10% Synergy $0.38
Semester's End Semester's End
+8% Synergy $0.69
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.25
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+7% Synergy $0.23
Disenchant Disenchant
+7% Synergy $0.17
Blunt the Assault Blunt the Assault
+7% Synergy $0.21
Defend the Hearth Defend the Hearth
+7% Synergy $0.07
Forfend Forfend
+7% Synergy $0.07
Pollen Lullaby Pollen Lullaby
+7% Synergy $0.28
Spore Cloud Spore Cloud
+7% Synergy $0.15
Clinging Mists Clinging Mists
+7% Synergy $0.08
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.77
Fleeting Flight Fleeting Flight
+6% Synergy $0.06
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+5% Synergy $2.37
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+2% Synergy $1.44
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+1% Synergy $5.58
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $6.18
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-3% Synergy $9.27
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.83
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-17% Synergy $9.75
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-23% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kei Takahashi's game plan and control the board.

Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+18% Synergy $1.96
Commune with Beavers Commune with Beavers
+14% Synergy $0.06
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $2.26
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+10% Synergy $0.36
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $5.13
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+9% Synergy $0.30
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+8% Synergy $0.17
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+7% Synergy $2.50
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+6% Synergy $0.89
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+5% Synergy $0.21
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+5% Synergy $0.13
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.67
Farseek Farseek
+4% Synergy $0.73
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+4% Synergy $0.79
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $1.34
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.60
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.38
Fumigate Fumigate
+3% Synergy $0.30
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $9.90
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+1% Synergy $21.28
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.82
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.20
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-9% Synergy $1.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Wedgelight Rammer Wedgelight Rammer
+20% Synergy $0.08
Larval Scoutlander Larval Scoutlander
+19% Synergy $0.12
The Seriema The Seriema
+15% Synergy $1.01
Bubble Matrix Bubble Matrix
+7% Synergy $4.54
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+6% Synergy $4.98
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+5% Synergy $3.27
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+3% Synergy $8.64
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $4.87
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+1% Synergy $3.26
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
0% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kei Takahashi's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Circle of Protection: Green Circle of Protection: Green
+24% Synergy $0.23
Circle of Protection: Red Circle of Protection: Red
+24% Synergy $0.22
Circle of Protection: White Circle of Protection: White
+24% Synergy $0.15
Circle of Protection: Blue Circle of Protection: Blue
+21% Synergy $0.14
Circle of Protection: Black Circle of Protection: Black
+21% Synergy $0.16
Circle of Protection: Artifacts Circle of Protection: Artifacts
+17% Synergy $0.25
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+15% Synergy $5.63
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+15% Synergy $3.17
Druid Class Druid Class
+10% Synergy $1.67
Lure Lure
+9% Synergy $0.18
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+9% Synergy $0.79
Orim's Prayer Orim's Prayer
+7% Synergy $0.48
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $2.38
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+4% Synergy $3.36
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+4% Synergy $1.39
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+4% Synergy $0.69
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+1% Synergy $3.01
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-2% Synergy $6.31
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-2% Synergy $11.27
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-6% Synergy $0.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kei Takahashi to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+14% Synergy $0.27

Utility Lands

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

Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+28% Synergy $7.45
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+16% Synergy $7.96
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+16% Synergy $11.12
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+14% Synergy $0.09
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+14% Synergy $0.14
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+13% Synergy $4.55
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+12% Synergy $0.11
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+11% Synergy $0.19
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+11% Synergy $0.12
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.15
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $2.85
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+7% Synergy $4.48
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+7% Synergy $2.41
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+6% Synergy $0.51
Grove of the Guardian Grove of the Guardian
+5% Synergy $0.19
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+4% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $41.89
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.28
Stirring Wildwood Stirring Wildwood
+3% Synergy $0.35
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $3.53
Gavony Township Gavony Township
0% Synergy $7.06
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $4.66
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $8.83
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $30.50
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-22% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

All-Fates Scroll All-Fates Scroll
+20% Synergy $0.17
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+19% Synergy $2.36
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+16% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+7% Synergy $0.56
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kei Takahashi decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+27% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+26% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+23% Synergy $0.18
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+21% Synergy $0.18
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+21% Synergy $0.20
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+19% Synergy $6.68
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+17% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.21
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+12% Synergy $0.04
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+10% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.15
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $5.13
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+7% Synergy $0.19
Grasslands Grasslands
+7% Synergy $0.21
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.25
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+7% Synergy $0.43
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $0.67
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.55
Savannah Savannah
+3% Synergy
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.33
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+3% Synergy $0.65
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+2% Synergy $11.60
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $5.01
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $4.17
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $1.74
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
0% Synergy $0.17
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.82
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-1% Synergy $2.05
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.13
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.06
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-2% Synergy $0.14
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-3% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $0.06
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-6% Synergy $0.32
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-7% Synergy $8.81
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
-8% Synergy $12.70
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-9% Synergy $2.73
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-10% Synergy $0.66
Command Tower Command Tower
-12% Synergy $0.30
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-13% Synergy $4.94
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-15% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.27
Brushland Brushland
-16% Synergy $0.84
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-22% Synergy $15.10

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Kellan, Daring Traveler Kellan, Daring Traveler
Miriam, Herd Whisperer Miriam, Herd Whisperer
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Asmira, Holy Avenger Asmira, Holy Avenger
Gylwain, Casting Director Gylwain, Casting Director
Syr Armont, the Redeemer Syr Armont, the Redeemer
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Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
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Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Slurrk, All-Ingesting Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Catti-brie of Mithral Hall Catti-brie of Mithral Hall
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Durnan of the Yawning Portal Far Traveler Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Far Traveler
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Flaming Fist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Flaming Fist
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Folk Hero Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Inspiring Leader Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Noble Heritage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Noble Heritage
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Aragorn, Company Leader Aragorn, Company Leader
Selvala, Eager Trailblazer Selvala, Eager Trailblazer