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Kei Takahashi
Price tag $8.30

Legendary CreatureHuman Cleric

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3602 Current Rank
#3574 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

Comforting Counsel Comforting Counsel
+13% Synergy $0.32
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+11% Synergy $0.29
Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+11% Synergy $2.16
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+10% Synergy $10.23
Erode Erode
+8% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Fog Fog
+43% Synergy $1.14
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+36% Synergy $3.34
Respite Respite
+36% Synergy $0.33
Angelsong Angelsong
+34% Synergy $0.67
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+33% Synergy $0.48
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+31% Synergy $13.69
Lull Lull
+28% Synergy $0.17
Holy Day Holy Day
+28% Synergy $0.51
Master Healer Master Healer
+28% Synergy $0.25
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+27% Synergy $3.65

Top Cards

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

Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+26% Synergy $6.30
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+25% Synergy $4.72
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+21% Synergy $3.99
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.44
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+10% Synergy $0.42
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+9% Synergy $11.91
Cultivate Cultivate
+2% Synergy $0.35
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-5% Synergy $0.70
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-18% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+16% Synergy $24.09
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+15% Synergy $58.09
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+10% Synergy $15.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $37.03
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $28.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $53.21

Creatures

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

Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
+26% Synergy $0.29
Samite Healer Samite Healer
+26% Synergy $0.07
Battletide Alchemist Battletide Alchemist
+24% Synergy $3.62
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+23% Synergy $0.38
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+22% Synergy $0.32
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+22% Synergy $5.77
Battlefield Medic Battlefield Medic
+22% Synergy $0.10
Orim, Samite Healer Orim, Samite Healer
+20% Synergy $2.07
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+19% Synergy $9.20
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+18% Synergy $10.94
Ancestor's Prophet Ancestor's Prophet
+18% Synergy $0.54
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+17% Synergy $0.53
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+16% Synergy $0.33
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+16% Synergy $2.44
Whipgrass Entangler Whipgrass Entangler
+16% Synergy $0.14
Femeref Healer Femeref Healer
+16% Synergy $0.08
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
+15% Synergy $0.27
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+15% Synergy $1.22
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+15% Synergy $4.54
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+14% Synergy $8.04
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+14% Synergy $0.37
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+14% Synergy $0.29
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+13% Synergy $0.25
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+13% Synergy $1.96
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+13% Synergy $5.09
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+12% Synergy $3.64
Master Apothecary Master Apothecary
+12% Synergy $0.82
Doubtless One Doubtless One
+12% Synergy $0.19
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+12% Synergy $5.40
Shieldmage Advocate Shieldmage Advocate
+12% Synergy $0.21
Kitsune Palliator Kitsune Palliator
+12% Synergy $0.30
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+11% Synergy $0.26
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+11% Synergy $0.24
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+11% Synergy $0.25
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+10% Synergy $1.89
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+10% Synergy $5.07
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+10% Synergy $0.41
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+9% Synergy $0.93
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.31
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+8% Synergy $2.97
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+7% Synergy $31.35
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+6% Synergy $8.49
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+4% Synergy $0.72
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+4% Synergy $2.62
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+3% Synergy $17.59
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+3% Synergy $0.26
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+2% Synergy $0.40
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.23
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.42
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $59.32

Instants

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

Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+24% Synergy $2.14
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+24% Synergy $0.59
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+21% Synergy $0.68
Tangle Tangle
+20% Synergy $5.64
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+18% Synergy $5.07
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+18% Synergy $20.55
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+17% Synergy $0.39
Blinding Fog Blinding Fog
+16% Synergy $0.19
Moment's Peace Moment's Peace
+16% Synergy $4.47
Terrifying Presence Terrifying Presence
+14% Synergy $0.26
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+13% Synergy $6.28
Martyrdom Martyrdom
+10% Synergy $0.46
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.11
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+7% Synergy $10.71
Riot Control Riot Control
+7% Synergy $0.38
Semester's End Semester's End
+7% Synergy $1.14
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+6% Synergy $12.85
Defend the Hearth Defend the Hearth
+6% Synergy $0.04
Abuna's Chant Abuna's Chant
+6% Synergy $0.13
Smite Smite
+6% Synergy $0.09
Spore Cloud Spore Cloud
+6% Synergy $0.18
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.29
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+5% Synergy $6.58
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+5% Synergy $1.19
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+3% Synergy $0.40
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+3% Synergy $0.37
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.30
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
0% Synergy $4.01
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.79
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $1.45
Beast Within Beast Within
-11% Synergy $0.52
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $14.58

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
+15% Synergy $6.00
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+10% Synergy $7.05
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+9% Synergy $0.50
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $5.31
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $3.91
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+6% Synergy $0.39
Winnowing Winnowing
+6% Synergy $0.33
Lead the Stampede Lead the Stampede
+6% Synergy $0.25
Sudden Disappearance Sudden Disappearance
+6% Synergy $0.28
Fated Clash Fated Clash
+6% Synergy $8.33
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+5% Synergy $0.28
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+5% Synergy $7.48
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+5% Synergy $0.25
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+5% Synergy $1.42
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.42
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.82
Fumigate Fumigate
+4% Synergy $0.30
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+4% Synergy $0.27
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+3% Synergy $1.02
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+3% Synergy $0.92
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $28.49
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
0% Synergy $2.40
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
0% Synergy $52.76
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.26
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.55
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-8% Synergy $1.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+6% Synergy $6.27
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+6% Synergy $11.25
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+6% Synergy $5.14
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.46
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+5% Synergy $0.60
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+5% Synergy $4.36
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+4% Synergy $19.12
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+4% Synergy $15.83
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $24.31
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+1% Synergy $0.67
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+1% Synergy $5.12
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $6.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
+19% Synergy $0.40
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+14% Synergy $5.61
Circle of Protection: Green Circle of Protection: Green
+14% Synergy $0.27
Circle of Protection: White Circle of Protection: White
+14% Synergy $0.12
Circle of Protection: Red Circle of Protection: Red
+14% Synergy $0.22
Pariah Pariah
+13% Synergy $2.19
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+13% Synergy $7.70
Circle of Protection: Black Circle of Protection: Black
+12% Synergy $0.15
Circle of Protection: Blue Circle of Protection: Blue
+12% Synergy $0.14
Lure Lure
+10% Synergy $0.19
Web of Life and Destiny Web of Life and Destiny
+9% Synergy $1.39
Druid Class Druid Class
+8% Synergy $1.95
Circle of Protection: Artifacts Circle of Protection: Artifacts
+8% Synergy $0.23
Hero's Resolve Hero's Resolve
+6% Synergy $0.21
Frog Tongue Frog Tongue
+6% Synergy $0.41
Orim's Prayer Orim's Prayer
+6% Synergy $0.49
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+5% Synergy $2.39
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+5% Synergy $0.55
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+5% Synergy $6.35
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+4% Synergy $5.34
Lignify Lignify
+3% Synergy $1.73
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $28.00
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+1% Synergy $12.12
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
0% Synergy $0.34
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
0% Synergy $10.56
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
0% Synergy $6.60
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-2% Synergy $7.05
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $4.03
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
-3% Synergy $2.56
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $26.78
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
-7% Synergy $1.60

Planeswalkers

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

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+17% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+26% Synergy $11.15
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+19% Synergy $18.86
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+12% Synergy $0.26
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy $5.99
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+11% Synergy $2.59
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $2.52
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+9% Synergy $0.26
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+7% Synergy $5.47
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+7% Synergy $3.83
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+6% Synergy $7.56
Havenwood Battleground Havenwood Battleground
+6% Synergy $0.45
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+6% Synergy $0.36
Oasis Oasis
+6% Synergy $36.44
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+6% Synergy $0.27
Ruins of Trokair Ruins of Trokair
+6% Synergy $0.25
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+6% Synergy $2.37
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+5% Synergy $50.77
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+5% Synergy $5.74
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+5% Synergy $0.29
Grove of the Guardian Grove of the Guardian
+4% Synergy $0.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $40.73
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $15.43
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+2% Synergy $13.29
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+19% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+14% Synergy $4.89
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.21
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
+5% Synergy $4.04
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+5% Synergy $7.75
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+21% Synergy $0.12
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+19% Synergy $0.25
Arctic Treeline Arctic Treeline
+19% Synergy $0.36
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+18% Synergy $5.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+18% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+18% Synergy $0.16
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+15% Synergy $0.20
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+14% Synergy $0.31
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+13% Synergy $17.46
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+10% Synergy $7.05
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+9% Synergy $2.60
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+9% Synergy $0.28
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+8% Synergy $0.28
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+7% Synergy $0.28
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+6% Synergy $0.15
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+6% Synergy $2.95
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+6% Synergy $16.11
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.37
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $3.30
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.29
Grasslands Grasslands
+5% Synergy $0.27
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+5% Synergy $0.25
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+4% Synergy $0.32
Savannah Savannah
+4% Synergy
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.09
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.39
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.40
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $31.86
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
0% Synergy $0.34
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-1% Synergy $0.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.11
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.15
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-2% Synergy $0.34
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-2% Synergy $7.01
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.82
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
-4% Synergy $0.27
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
-5% Synergy $0.69
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.25
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-8% Synergy $4.37
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-11% Synergy $7.91
Brushland Brushland
-11% Synergy $1.35

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