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Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero: Birthing Pod
Price tag $35.05

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Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Thrasios, Triton Hero
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Temur

Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 59% Combo 8% cEDH 8% Midrange 7% Control 3%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Birthing Pod builds — cards that lean hardest into the Birthing Pod theme.

Neoform Neoform
+96% Synergy $1.20
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+93% Synergy $3.59
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+87% Synergy $49.21
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+84% Synergy $49.82
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+84% Synergy $14.17
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+82% Synergy $9.13
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+80% Synergy $11.44
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+79% Synergy $10.39
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+76% Synergy $15.83
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+75% Synergy $11.90

Top Cards

The staple cards most Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero Birthing Pod decks run as their core.

Swan Song Swan Song
+74% Synergy $7.86
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+73% Synergy $68.53
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+72% Synergy $6.00
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+71% Synergy $12.00
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+68% Synergy $25.79
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+67% Synergy $6.09
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+65% Synergy $1.38
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+65% Synergy $2.04
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+64% Synergy $13.48
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+61% Synergy $17.28

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero Birthing Pod game on their own.

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+84% Synergy $158.66
The One Ring The One Ring
+84% Synergy $101.75
Force of Will Force of Will
+83% Synergy $70.22
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+82% Synergy $105.77
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+79% Synergy $69.44
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+78% Synergy $15.22
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+77% Synergy $26.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+73% Synergy $56.78
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+73% Synergy $125.34
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+67% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Spellseeker Spellseeker
+63% Synergy $16.65
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+60% Synergy $8.38
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+59% Synergy $45.74
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+54% Synergy $13.30
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+52% Synergy $34.59
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+45% Synergy $5.98
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+42% Synergy $37.18
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+39% Synergy $4.01
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+37% Synergy $2.44
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+35% Synergy $0.25
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+35% Synergy $3.18
Biomancer's Familiar Biomancer's Familiar
+34% Synergy $1.43
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+32% Synergy $1.57
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+32% Synergy $0.45
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+31% Synergy $4.65
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+28% Synergy $0.41
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+27% Synergy $7.71
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+25% Synergy $13.43
Lilysplash Mentor Lilysplash Mentor
+25% Synergy $0.28
Endurance Endurance
+22% Synergy $3.87
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+22% Synergy $0.42
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+20% Synergy $2.54
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+19% Synergy $22.93
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+19% Synergy $0.36
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+16% Synergy $184.20
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+14% Synergy $8.52
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+14% Synergy $1.40
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+13% Synergy $0.41
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+12% Synergy $1.15
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+12% Synergy $24.88
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+11% Synergy $0.80
Spinner of Souls Spinner of Souls
+11% Synergy $0.39
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+11% Synergy $0.12
Six Six
+10% Synergy $5.42
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+10% Synergy $4.70
Barrin, Master Wizard Barrin, Master Wizard
+10% Synergy $3.89
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+9% Synergy $10.47
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+9% Synergy $5.89
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+8% Synergy $5.10
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+8% Synergy $0.55
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+7% Synergy $0.21
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+6% Synergy $10.03
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+6% Synergy $4.38
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+6% Synergy $7.55
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+5% Synergy $0.81
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+5% Synergy $8.33
Kona, Rescue Beastie Kona, Rescue Beastie
+5% Synergy $1.06
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+4% Synergy $8.31
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+4% Synergy $5.98
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+1% Synergy $36.72

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+59% Synergy $18.57
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+57% Synergy $3.42
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+56% Synergy $5.02
Snap Snap
+54% Synergy $3.66
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+51% Synergy $7.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+50% Synergy $2.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+50% Synergy $52.75
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+49% Synergy $5.09
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+49% Synergy $11.06
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+46% Synergy $3.35
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+44% Synergy $15.10
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+41% Synergy $1.88
Dispel Dispel
+41% Synergy $0.37
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+34% Synergy $3.75
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+25% Synergy $7.11
Delay Delay
+22% Synergy $3.09
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+21% Synergy $3.29
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+16% Synergy $0.26
Resculpt Resculpt
+15% Synergy $0.22
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+14% Synergy $8.23
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+11% Synergy $2.38
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+11% Synergy $5.17
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+11% Synergy $0.29
Miscast Miscast
+11% Synergy $1.35
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+9% Synergy $8.82
Intuition Intuition
+9% Synergy $315.64
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+8% Synergy $1.03
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+8% Synergy $3.95
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+8% Synergy $0.61
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+7% Synergy $2.60
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+7% Synergy $0.33
Misdirection Misdirection
+6% Synergy $10.60
Snapback Snapback
+6% Synergy $0.35
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+5% Synergy $0.36
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $1.98
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-7% Synergy $0.60
Counterspell Counterspell
-25% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero.

Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+93% Synergy $5.44
Gamble Gamble
+44% Synergy $14.84
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+36% Synergy $25.19
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+22% Synergy $387.81
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+19% Synergy $2092.91
Twinflame Twinflame
+10% Synergy $0.86
Fabricate Fabricate
+6% Synergy $9.41
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+5% Synergy $41.60
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+5% Synergy $5.96
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+2% Synergy $5.80
Three Visits Three Visits
-21% Synergy $5.51

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero Birthing Pod decks.

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+35% Synergy $14.98
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+13% Synergy $14.03
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+8% Synergy $12.89
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+5% Synergy $2.25

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero decks.

Training Grounds Training Grounds
+51% Synergy $7.06
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+38% Synergy $12.45
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+35% Synergy $6.09
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+32% Synergy $26.85
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+23% Synergy $0.40
Curiosity Curiosity
+17% Synergy $1.27
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+7% Synergy $1.35
Dress Down Dress Down
+7% Synergy $0.56
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+6% Synergy $2.83
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+4% Synergy $7.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Birthing Pod game plan.

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+31% Synergy $22.88
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+6% Synergy $3.41
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+6% Synergy $4.44

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero Birthing Pod decks.

Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+84% Synergy $9.24
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+69% Synergy $31.72
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+68% Synergy $1459.07
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+66% Synergy $53.40
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+49% Synergy $60.97
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+41% Synergy $4.34
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+33% Synergy $4.90
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+25% Synergy $39.67
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+10% Synergy $0.32
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $15.55
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.34

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Birthing Pod strategy.

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+79% Synergy $73.71
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+76% Synergy $38.08
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+73% Synergy $3.94
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+72% Synergy $44.74
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+71% Synergy $43.64
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+63% Synergy $1076.87
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+61% Synergy $229.90
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+42% Synergy $0.60
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+37% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+28% Synergy $0.45
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+28% Synergy $761.24
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+25% Synergy $459.66
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+22% Synergy $6.73
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+21% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+17% Synergy $1.40
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+4% Synergy $2.01
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+2% Synergy $2.01
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-6% Synergy $0.32

Lands

The mana base behind Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero's Birthing Pod decks.

City of Brass City of Brass
+75% Synergy $9.98
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+74% Synergy $32.22
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+71% Synergy $48.66
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+69% Synergy $18.92
Taiga Taiga
+68% Synergy
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+68% Synergy $33.09
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+67% Synergy $15.52
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+65% Synergy
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+65% Synergy $11.42
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+64% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+62% Synergy $38.66
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+61% Synergy $36.10
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+56% Synergy $17.02
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+55% Synergy $17.82
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+51% Synergy $33.45
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+50% Synergy $11.18
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+49% Synergy $11.06
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+44% Synergy $7.19
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+28% Synergy $8.09
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+25% Synergy $0.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+25% Synergy $7.11
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+24% Synergy $34.38
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+22% Synergy $8.80
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+20% Synergy $1.73
Training Center Training Center
+13% Synergy $15.42
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.25
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+6% Synergy $12.70
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+5% Synergy $5.82
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+4% Synergy $0.30
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $17.20
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $39.06
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $16.38
Commercial District Commercial District
-4% Synergy $8.42
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-6% Synergy $2.20
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-20% Synergy $0.28
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-20% Synergy $0.43
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-21% Synergy $2.05
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-22% Synergy $0.33
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-32% Synergy $17.37
Island Island
-47% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
-64% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
-69% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero: Birthing Pod.

Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Tana, the Bloodsower Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tana, the Bloodsower
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tana, the Bloodsower Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Thrasios, Triton Hero Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Fugitive Doctor Rose Noble The Fugitive Doctor // Rose Noble
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Thrasios, Triton Hero Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Noble The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Noble
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cloakwood Hermit Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cloakwood Hermit
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Street Urchin Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin
Tana, the Bloodsower Thrasios, Triton Hero Tana, the Bloodsower // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Barbara Wright The Third Doctor // Barbara Wright
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Thrasios, Triton Hero Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Third Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Third Doctor Yasmin Khan The Third Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Thrasios, Triton Hero Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Fugitive Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fugitive Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Krark, the Thumbless Thrasios, Triton Hero Krark, the Thumbless // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Akiri, Line-Slinger Thrasios, Triton Hero Akiri, Line-Slinger // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Thrasios, Triton Hero Tymna the Weaver Thrasios, Triton Hero // Tymna the Weaver
Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
The Fourteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Thrasios, Triton Hero Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Thirteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Thirteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Tana, the Bloodsower Tymna the Weaver Tana, the Bloodsower // Tymna the Weaver
The Fugitive Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fugitive Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Thrasios, Triton Hero Vial Smasher the Fierce Thrasios, Triton Hero // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Thrasios, Triton Hero Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Cultist of the Absolute Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Candlekeep Sage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Candlekeep Sage
Thrasios, Triton Hero Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Thrasios, Triton Hero // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cloakwood Hermit Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Tana, the Bloodsower Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Tana, the Bloodsower
Kodama of the East Tree Thrasios, Triton Hero Kodama of the East Tree // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Candlekeep Sage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage
Kodama of the East Tree Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kodama of the East Tree // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Kodama of the East Tree Tymna the Weaver Kodama of the East Tree // Tymna the Weaver
Kodama of the East Tree Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Kodama of the East Tree // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept