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Kei Takahashi
Price tag $7.12

Legendary Creature — Human Cleric

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Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

Clerics 27% Pillow Fort 20% Toughness Matters 13% Cycling 7% Enchantress 7% Lifegain 7% Stax 7% Turbo Fog 7% Wheels 7%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Links & Decks

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New Cards

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

Dundoolin Weaver Dundoolin Weaver
+20% Synergy $0.19

High Synergy Cards

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

Fog Fog
+48% Synergy $0.47
Angelsong Angelsong
+38% Synergy $0.62
Respite Respite
+38% Synergy $0.30
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+37% Synergy $1.66
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+36% Synergy $0.36
Lull Lull
+34% Synergy $0.11
Master Healer Master Healer
+32% Synergy $0.30
Holy Day Holy Day
+31% Synergy $0.52
Samite Healer Samite Healer
+30% Synergy $0.05
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+28% Synergy $3.72

Top Cards

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

Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
+28% Synergy $0.30
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+27% Synergy $5.86
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+27% Synergy $12.99
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+26% Synergy $7.09
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.42
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+12% Synergy $0.41
Three Visits Three Visits
+10% Synergy $9.41
Cultivate Cultivate
+1% Synergy $0.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-16% Synergy $1.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-20% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+16% Synergy $24.48
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+13% Synergy $49.53
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+12% Synergy $11.10
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $32.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $51.58
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $24.79

Creatures

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

Battletide Alchemist Battletide Alchemist
+25% Synergy $3.94
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+24% Synergy $0.32
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+23% Synergy $6.13
Battlefield Medic Battlefield Medic
+23% Synergy $0.10
Orim, Samite Healer Orim, Samite Healer
+23% Synergy $2.08
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+21% Synergy $0.33
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+19% Synergy $4.30
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+18% Synergy $2.37
Ancestor's Prophet Ancestor's Prophet
+18% Synergy $0.47
Femeref Healer Femeref Healer
+18% Synergy $0.09
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+18% Synergy $4.07
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+17% Synergy $0.42
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+17% Synergy $8.14
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+16% Synergy $8.13
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+16% Synergy $0.45
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+16% Synergy $0.22
Whipgrass Entangler Whipgrass Entangler
+16% Synergy $0.12
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
+15% Synergy $0.25
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+15% Synergy $0.95
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+15% Synergy $2.29
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+14% Synergy $9.46
Kitsune Palliator Kitsune Palliator
+14% Synergy $0.26
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+13% Synergy $0.14
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+12% Synergy $2.36
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+12% Synergy $0.26
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+11% Synergy $1.48
Master Apothecary Master Apothecary
+11% Synergy $0.79
Shieldmage Advocate Shieldmage Advocate
+11% Synergy $0.16
Doubtless One Doubtless One
+11% Synergy $0.21
Attended Healer Attended Healer
+11% Synergy $0.11
Hallowed Healer Hallowed Healer
+11% Synergy $0.14
Questing Beast Questing Beast
+11% Synergy $3.61
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+10% Synergy $0.59
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+10% Synergy $0.29
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+9% Synergy $31.98
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.30
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+9% Synergy $4.44
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+8% Synergy $8.51
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy $13.51
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+7% Synergy $0.60
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+7% Synergy $0.31
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+4% Synergy $1.98
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+4% Synergy $0.32
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+3% Synergy $0.23
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+3% Synergy $15.62
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+2% Synergy $0.80
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.31
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $1.39
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $53.73
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-8% Synergy $0.67

Instants

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

Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+25% Synergy $3.44
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+25% Synergy $0.69
Tangle Tangle
+22% Synergy $5.11
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+20% Synergy $0.60
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+20% Synergy $21.92
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+19% Synergy $0.32
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+18% Synergy $5.29
Blinding Fog Blinding Fog
+18% Synergy $0.08
Moment's Peace Moment's Peace
+18% Synergy $2.91
Terrifying Presence Terrifying Presence
+16% Synergy $0.24
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+15% Synergy $2.56
Martyrdom Martyrdom
+11% Synergy $0.47
Riot Control Riot Control
+9% Synergy $0.20
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+7% Synergy $12.05
Disenchant Disenchant
+7% Synergy $0.11
Defend the Hearth Defend the Hearth
+7% Synergy $0.07
Abuna's Chant Abuna's Chant
+7% Synergy $0.07
Spore Cloud Spore Cloud
+7% Synergy $0.17
Smite Smite
+7% Synergy $0.08
Semester's End Semester's End
+6% Synergy $1.21
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+4% Synergy $10.09
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.31
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+4% Synergy $0.65
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+4% Synergy $0.23
Fleeting Flight Fleeting Flight
+4% Synergy $0.09
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.37
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+1% Synergy $2.92
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $6.66
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $1.28
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.70
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-13% Synergy $12.95

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
+17% Synergy $4.39
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $6.50
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+11% Synergy $0.31
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $3.09
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+7% Synergy $0.24
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.43
Fumigate Fumigate
+5% Synergy $0.27
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+5% Synergy $0.29
Commune with Beavers Commune with Beavers
+5% Synergy $0.17
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+4% Synergy $1.01
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.81
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $0.72
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $10.09
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+1% Synergy $38.29
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-1% Synergy $3.14
Farseek Farseek
-2% Synergy $0.71
Harmonize Harmonize
-3% Synergy $0.23
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-6% Synergy $1.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+7% Synergy $11.05
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+6% Synergy $3.46
Wedgelight Rammer Wedgelight Rammer
+6% Synergy $0.10
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+5% Synergy $2.75
Sledge-Class Seedship Sledge-Class Seedship
+5% Synergy $0.27
Larval Scoutlander Larval Scoutlander
+5% Synergy $0.22
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.85
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+4% Synergy $7.94
The Seriema The Seriema
+4% Synergy $0.82
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+2% Synergy $0.33
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $20.07
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
0% Synergy $4.92
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $4.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Circle of Protection: Green Circle of Protection: Green
+16% Synergy $0.17
Circle of Protection: White Circle of Protection: White
+16% Synergy $0.13
Circle of Protection: Red Circle of Protection: Red
+16% Synergy $0.20
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+14% Synergy $4.81
With Great Power... With Great Power...
+14% Synergy $0.64
Circle of Protection: Black Circle of Protection: Black
+14% Synergy $0.23
Circle of Protection: Blue Circle of Protection: Blue
+14% Synergy $0.17
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+12% Synergy $6.37
Pariah Pariah
+11% Synergy $2.23
Lure Lure
+11% Synergy $0.19
Druid Class Druid Class
+10% Synergy $2.05
Circle of Protection: Artifacts Circle of Protection: Artifacts
+9% Synergy $0.18
Hero's Resolve Hero's Resolve
+7% Synergy $0.24
Orim's Prayer Orim's Prayer
+7% Synergy $0.52
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+6% Synergy $0.60
Web of Life and Destiny Web of Life and Destiny
+6% Synergy $1.29
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+4% Synergy $2.62
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+4% Synergy $4.73
Lignify Lignify
+4% Synergy $1.67
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $11.55
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
-2% Synergy $11.19
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
-3% Synergy $3.23
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-4% Synergy $6.75
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-5% Synergy $0.36

Planeswalkers

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

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+15% Synergy $0.31

Utility Lands

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

Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+25% Synergy $8.95
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+15% Synergy $15.14
War Room War Room
+11% Synergy $9.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+11% Synergy $0.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+9% Synergy $5.92
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+9% Synergy $0.25
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+8% Synergy $5.39
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+7% Synergy $5.81
Havenwood Battleground Havenwood Battleground
+7% Synergy $0.41
Oasis Oasis
+7% Synergy $34.13
Ruins of Trokair Ruins of Trokair
+7% Synergy $0.22
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+6% Synergy $0.24
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+6% Synergy $2.28
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+6% Synergy $2.66
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+6% Synergy $0.18
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+6% Synergy $0.18
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+4% Synergy $5.38
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $37.08
Grove of the Guardian Grove of the Guardian
+4% Synergy $0.23
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+3% Synergy $0.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $14.19
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
0% Synergy $0.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $46.17
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-1% Synergy $16.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-22% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+22% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+13% Synergy $1.58
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.30
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+6% Synergy $3.86
All-Fates Scroll All-Fates Scroll
+6% Synergy $0.24
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+5% Synergy $1.63
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+22% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+20% Synergy $0.30
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+20% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+19% Synergy $0.28
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+18% Synergy $0.22
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+16% Synergy $7.09
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+16% Synergy $0.29
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+15% Synergy $0.24
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $6.50
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.19
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+10% Synergy $16.92
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+8% Synergy $0.23
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+7% Synergy $2.33
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+7% Synergy $0.36
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+6% Synergy $0.30
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+5% Synergy $0.24
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+4% Synergy $0.24
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+3% Synergy $0.19
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+3% Synergy $2.63
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $2.56
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.20
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.34
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+2% Synergy $15.11
Savannah Savannah
+2% Synergy
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $26.47
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.21
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.08
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.56
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.72
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-3% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.29
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-5% Synergy $0.24
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-5% Synergy $0.36
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-5% Synergy $0.47
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.23
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-7% Synergy $4.97
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-8% Synergy $6.26
Brushland Brushland
-12% Synergy $0.82
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-15% Synergy $7.13

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Kei Takahashi.

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Jasmine Boreal Jasmine Boreal
Lila, Hospitality Hostess Lila, Hospitality Hostess
Mary Jane Watson Mary Jane Watson
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
Sigarda, Host of Herons Sigarda, Host of Herons
Silk, Web Weaver Silk, Web Weaver
Spider-Girl, Legacy Hero Spider-Girl, Legacy Hero
Spider-Man India Spider-Man India
Suki, Kyoshi Warrior Suki, Kyoshi Warrior
Syr Armont, the Redeemer Syr Armont, the Redeemer
T'Challa, the Black Panther T'Challa, the Black Panther
Aang, A Lot to Learn Aang, A Lot to Learn
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Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Hardy Outlander Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Hardy Outlander
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Master Chef Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Master Chef
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Halana, Kessig Ranger Prava of the Steel Legion Halana, Kessig Ranger // Prava of the Steel Legion
Halana, Kessig Ranger Radiant, Serra Archangel Halana, Kessig Ranger // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Halana, Kessig Ranger Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Halana, Kessig Ranger // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
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Halana, Kessig Ranger Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Halana, Kessig Ranger // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
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Hardy of Myra's Marvels Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Kodama of the East Tree Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Kodama of the East Tree
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Slurrk, All-Ingesting Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
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