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Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Price tag $40.65

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Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Thrasios, Triton Hero
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
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
+95% Synergy $0.80
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+92% Synergy $3.84
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+85% Synergy $51.45
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+84% Synergy $52.62
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+83% Synergy $15.02
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+81% Synergy $8.78
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+80% Synergy $12.67
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+77% Synergy $8.45
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+74% Synergy $6.10
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+74% Synergy $15.40

Top Cards

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

Swan Song Swan Song
+72% Synergy $8.50
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+72% Synergy $6.58
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+71% Synergy $65.21
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+68% Synergy $2.17
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+68% Synergy $11.40
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+66% Synergy $27.18
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+66% Synergy $16.95
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+64% Synergy $2.11
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+63% Synergy $7.76
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+60% Synergy $3.71

Game Changers

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

Force of Will Force of Will
+84% Synergy $62.85
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+84% Synergy $171.12
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+83% Synergy $112.13
The One Ring The One Ring
+81% Synergy $104.30
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy $72.26
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+77% Synergy $14.50
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+74% Synergy $26.56
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+72% Synergy $54.33
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+72% Synergy $131.68
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+64% Synergy $40.14

Creatures

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

Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+68% Synergy $11.39
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+63% Synergy $17.58
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+57% Synergy $8.30
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+52% Synergy $43.84
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+52% Synergy $34.33
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+50% Synergy $13.60
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+44% Synergy $6.10
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+41% Synergy $30.69
Biomancer's Familiar Biomancer's Familiar
+37% Synergy $1.43
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+36% Synergy $3.98
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+35% Synergy $0.38
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+35% Synergy $0.39
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+35% Synergy $3.23
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+32% Synergy $3.26
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+31% Synergy $6.70
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+30% Synergy $13.10
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+28% Synergy $0.43
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+27% Synergy $1.27
Lilysplash Mentor Lilysplash Mentor
+24% Synergy $0.31
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+23% Synergy $0.41
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+22% Synergy $4.80
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+22% Synergy $1.94
Endurance Endurance
+21% Synergy $4.09
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+19% Synergy $196.36
Transit Mage Transit Mage
+19% Synergy $0.36
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+18% Synergy $23.44
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+14% Synergy $12.33
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+13% Synergy $1.75
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+12% Synergy $0.89
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+12% Synergy $0.91
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+12% Synergy $27.48
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+12% Synergy $0.61
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+11% Synergy $0.22
Spinner of Souls Spinner of Souls
+10% Synergy $0.37
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+9% Synergy $3.63
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+8% Synergy $10.47
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+8% Synergy $4.45
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+8% Synergy $3.87
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+7% Synergy $4.19
Barrin, Master Wizard Barrin, Master Wizard
+7% Synergy $3.86
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+6% Synergy $0.91
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+6% Synergy $12.59
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+6% Synergy $0.67
Six Six
+5% Synergy $4.38
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+5% Synergy $2.43
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+4% Synergy $7.00
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+4% Synergy $1.01
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+4% Synergy $16.26
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+2% Synergy $9.08
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+0% Synergy $33.70

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 $18.16
Snap Snap
+57% Synergy $3.46
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+56% Synergy $4.24
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+51% Synergy $7.21
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+50% Synergy $2.39
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+49% Synergy $12.56
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+47% Synergy $16.03
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+46% Synergy $56.81
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+45% Synergy $3.86
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+42% Synergy $0.83
Dispel Dispel
+41% Synergy $0.32
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+41% Synergy $2.38
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+30% Synergy $3.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+24% Synergy $5.19
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+24% Synergy $3.19
Delay Delay
+19% Synergy $2.27
Resculpt Resculpt
+18% Synergy $0.38
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+15% Synergy $0.28
Intuition Intuition
+12% Synergy $358.15
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+11% Synergy $5.55
Miscast Miscast
+10% Synergy $1.05
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+9% Synergy $1.64
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+9% Synergy $5.40
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+9% Synergy $0.35
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+8% Synergy $0.34
Misdirection Misdirection
+8% Synergy $11.65
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+8% Synergy $1.03
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+8% Synergy $0.64
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+7% Synergy $0.47
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+7% Synergy $2.44
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+7% Synergy $7.97
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+6% Synergy $0.22
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+5% Synergy $2.54
Snapback Snapback
+5% Synergy $0.42
Submerge Submerge
+4% Synergy $7.04
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+4% Synergy $5.19
See Double See Double
+4% Synergy $0.74
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+2% Synergy $14.77
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.54
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $1.92
Counterspell Counterspell
-24% Synergy $3.77

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 $5.28
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+42% Synergy $29.42
Gamble Gamble
+39% Synergy $16.74
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+18% Synergy $2107.72
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+16% Synergy $396.10
Twinflame Twinflame
+13% Synergy $0.80
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+7% Synergy $41.29
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+6% Synergy $3.93
Fabricate Fabricate
+5% Synergy $9.41
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+4% Synergy $5.98
Three Visits Three Visits
-21% Synergy $4.60
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-28% Synergy $3.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+38% Synergy $14.15
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+8% Synergy $16.19
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+7% Synergy $14.18
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+7% Synergy $2.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

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

Training Grounds Training Grounds
+51% Synergy $7.99
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+43% Synergy $6.34
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+38% Synergy $11.10
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+32% Synergy $28.04
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+23% Synergy $0.47
Curiosity Curiosity
+16% Synergy $1.60
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+8% Synergy $3.08
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+6% Synergy $1.81
Dress Down Dress Down
+5% Synergy $0.56
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+4% Synergy $7.43

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+27% Synergy $24.17
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+8% Synergy $3.23
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+7% Synergy $4.90

Utility Lands

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

Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+83% Synergy $8.25
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+73% Synergy $1578.57
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+66% Synergy $27.39
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+63% Synergy $49.11
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+47% Synergy $62.31
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+35% Synergy $4.19
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+34% Synergy $4.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+22% Synergy $43.89
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+8% Synergy $0.29
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+5% Synergy $14.92
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+0% Synergy $0.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-24% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+78% Synergy $76.28
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+75% Synergy $3.75
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+74% Synergy $36.20
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+67% Synergy $43.21
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+65% Synergy $43.81
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+61% Synergy $1118.84
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+57% Synergy $241.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+42% Synergy $0.70
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+37% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+28% Synergy $0.44
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+24% Synergy $472.34
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+24% Synergy $819.15
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+23% Synergy $6.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+17% Synergy $1.84
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+6% Synergy $2.02
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+2% Synergy $1.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.92
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-5% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

City of Brass City of Brass
+75% Synergy $11.03
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+74% Synergy $28.51
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+73% Synergy $53.37
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+72% Synergy $34.12
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+70% Synergy $19.37
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+66% Synergy $15.03
Taiga Taiga
+65% Synergy
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+65% Synergy $10.13
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+64% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+63% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+61% Synergy $38.56
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+58% Synergy $35.70
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+53% Synergy $17.02
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+52% Synergy $17.35
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+50% Synergy $29.61
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+47% Synergy $12.51
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+47% Synergy $9.06
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+43% Synergy $6.68
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+30% Synergy $3.68
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+27% Synergy $0.24
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+25% Synergy $37.94
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+24% Synergy $5.19
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+24% Synergy $9.24
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+18% Synergy $1.57
Training Center Training Center
+14% Synergy $16.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.34
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+4% Synergy $0.29
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $15.20
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+2% Synergy $1.03
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+2% Synergy $11.09
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+0% Synergy $4.73
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+0% Synergy $5.74
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+0% Synergy $34.97
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $14.72
Commercial District Commercial District
-3% Synergy $6.69
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-6% Synergy $2.20
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-20% Synergy $2.51
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-21% Synergy $0.43
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-21% Synergy $0.36
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-22% Synergy $0.36
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-31% Synergy $17.00
Island Island
-47% Synergy $0.21
Forest Forest
-66% Synergy $0.17
Mountain Mountain
-67% Synergy $0.16

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
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
Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
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