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Kros, Defense Contractor
Price tag $0.36

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#482 Current Rank
#447 Last Week
#562 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kros, Defense Contractor.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kros, Defense Contractor decks.

Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+19% Synergy $0.35
Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+16% Synergy $0.34
The Ooze The Ooze
+4% Synergy $4.92
Splinter & Leo, Father & Son Splinter & Leo, Father & Son
+4% Synergy $0.92
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+3% Synergy $0.69

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kros, Defense Contractor's abilities and overall game plan.

Generous Patron Generous Patron
+81% Synergy $11.03
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+79% Synergy $0.90
Sheltering Ancient Sheltering Ancient
+73% Synergy $1.60
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+73% Synergy $1.66
Skyboon Evangelist Skyboon Evangelist
+69% Synergy $0.40
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+66% Synergy $2.72
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+64% Synergy $0.32
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+64% Synergy $1.01
Evolutionary Escalation Evolutionary Escalation
+64% Synergy $1.04
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+62% Synergy $2.01

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kros, Defense Contractor decks.

Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+61% Synergy $0.27
Hylda of the Icy Crown Hylda of the Icy Crown
+57% Synergy $3.91
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+54% Synergy $0.38
Tolarian Contempt Tolarian Contempt
+53% Synergy $0.14
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+50% Synergy $0.34
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+49% Synergy $0.19
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+46% Synergy $2.21
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+42% Synergy $0.29
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.55
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $0.78

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $54.29
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.56
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $56.57
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $55.29
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $65.62

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kros, Defense Contractor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+47% Synergy $3.44
Aven Mimeomancer Aven Mimeomancer
+46% Synergy $0.34
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+45% Synergy $0.76
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+43% Synergy $12.60
Gluntch, the Bestower Gluntch, the Bestower
+42% Synergy $0.46
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+42% Synergy $0.33
Ms. Bumbleflower Ms. Bumbleflower
+40% Synergy $2.14
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+36% Synergy $1.43
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+35% Synergy $0.59
Sharae of Numbing Depths Sharae of Numbing Depths
+34% Synergy $0.24
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+33% Synergy $0.31
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+32% Synergy $1.68
Freestrider Lookout Freestrider Lookout
+31% Synergy $0.40
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+28% Synergy $0.26
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+27% Synergy $0.34
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
+27% Synergy $0.70
Experiment Kraj Experiment Kraj
+22% Synergy $0.37
Lulu, Stern Guardian Lulu, Stern Guardian
+21% Synergy $0.46
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+21% Synergy $0.88
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+20% Synergy $0.92
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
+19% Synergy $69.94
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
+18% Synergy $1.30
Falco Spara, Pactweaver Falco Spara, Pactweaver
+16% Synergy $3.84
Cytoplast Manipulator Cytoplast Manipulator
+16% Synergy $5.60
Obsessive Skinner Obsessive Skinner
+16% Synergy $0.18
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+14% Synergy $2.26
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+14% Synergy $0.30
Park Heights Maverick Park Heights Maverick
+14% Synergy $0.39
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+12% Synergy $1.10
Spike Weaver Spike Weaver
+12% Synergy $4.75
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+12% Synergy $0.30
Genestealer Patriarch Genestealer Patriarch
+12% Synergy $0.37
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+11% Synergy $6.26
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+11% Synergy $44.01
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+11% Synergy $0.36
Shield Broker Shield Broker
+10% Synergy $0.18
Meadowboon Meadowboon
+10% Synergy $0.23
Azor's Elocutors Azor's Elocutors
+9% Synergy $0.38
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+8% Synergy $13.98
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+8% Synergy $0.30
Pollenbright Druid Pollenbright Druid
+8% Synergy $0.15
Tidus, Yuna's Guardian Tidus, Yuna's Guardian
+7% Synergy $0.58
Slippery Bogbonder Slippery Bogbonder
+7% Synergy $4.15
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+6% Synergy $0.48
Reluctant Role Model Reluctant Role Model
+5% Synergy $0.29
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+1% Synergy $3.94
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $55.56
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-3% Synergy $3.62
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-4% Synergy $12.88
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-13% Synergy $13.64

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kros, Defense Contractor safe.

Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+41% Synergy $0.30
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+28% Synergy $0.35
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+28% Synergy $1.72
Brokers Confluence Brokers Confluence
+28% Synergy $1.22
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+26% Synergy $0.19
Contractual Safeguard Contractual Safeguard
+22% Synergy $1.19
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+21% Synergy $2.36
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+17% Synergy $7.12
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+14% Synergy $0.18
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy $0.36
Immortal Obligation Immortal Obligation
+12% Synergy $0.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $1.39
Boon of Safety Boon of Safety
+10% Synergy $0.27
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+10% Synergy $0.30
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+9% Synergy $0.34
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+9% Synergy $4.06
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $1.33
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+8% Synergy $0.29
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+8% Synergy $0.29
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+8% Synergy $0.24
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+7% Synergy $0.50
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+7% Synergy $0.31
Reap What Is Sown Reap What Is Sown
+7% Synergy $0.14
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $2.83
Beast Within Beast Within
+5% Synergy $0.45
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+5% Synergy $0.61
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $2.96
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+4% Synergy $0.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.00
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+2% Synergy $0.28
Endless Detour Endless Detour
+2% Synergy $0.19
Fog Fog
+2% Synergy $0.74
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $2.67
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $5.63
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.07
Perch Protection Perch Protection
0% Synergy $1.31
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-1% Synergy $0.31
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
-1% Synergy $0.31
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.35
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.58
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.87
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $52.04
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $7.03
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-9% Synergy $13.58

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kros, Defense Contractor's game plan and control the board.

Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+37% Synergy $0.27
Regna's Sanction Regna's Sanction
+31% Synergy $0.39
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+24% Synergy $2.39
Split Up Split Up
+20% Synergy $2.43
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+20% Synergy $0.39
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+20% Synergy $0.36
Thrive Thrive
+17% Synergy $0.11
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.40
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+10% Synergy $0.90
Don't Move Don't Move
+10% Synergy $10.50
The Crowd Goes Wild The Crowd Goes Wild
+10% Synergy $0.14
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+9% Synergy $0.36
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $2.05
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+8% Synergy $3.10
Theft of Dreams Theft of Dreams
+8% Synergy $0.27
Honor Honor
+7% Synergy $0.25
Courage in Crisis Courage in Crisis
+6% Synergy $0.21
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.37
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.34
Three Visits Three Visits
+1% Synergy $5.24
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $8.20
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.15
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
0% Synergy $3.01
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.56
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
-6% Synergy $9.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+32% Synergy $0.39
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+21% Synergy $17.44
Magnetic Web Magnetic Web
+13% Synergy $0.66
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+12% Synergy $9.74
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.90
Blitzball Stadium Blitzball Stadium
+9% Synergy $0.27
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+7% Synergy $1.31
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+7% Synergy $0.45
Agent's Toolkit Agent's Toolkit
+6% Synergy $6.03
Explorer's Cache Explorer's Cache
+6% Synergy $0.15
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy $68.29
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+2% Synergy $11.54
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.40

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kros, Defense Contractor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Together Forever Together Forever
+37% Synergy $0.26
Propaganda Propaganda
+34% Synergy $3.42
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+32% Synergy $3.38
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+30% Synergy $3.38
Solitary Sanctuary Solitary Sanctuary
+30% Synergy $0.23
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
+28% Synergy $1.96
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+26% Synergy $15.79
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+26% Synergy $7.26
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+18% Synergy $0.40
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+10% Synergy $0.47
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+10% Synergy $1.25
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+10% Synergy $0.54
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+9% Synergy $0.41
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+9% Synergy $0.74
Family's Favor Family's Favor
+7% Synergy $1.72
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+7% Synergy $9.35
Curse of Predation Curse of Predation
+6% Synergy $0.30
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+5% Synergy $0.36
Public Enemy Public Enemy
+5% Synergy $0.27
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+1% Synergy $0.49
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $28.88
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
0% Synergy $0.41
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
-1% Synergy $9.54
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $10.76
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-10% Synergy $1.71

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kros, Defense Contractor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tamiyo, Field Researcher Tamiyo, Field Researcher
+15% Synergy $2.23
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+13% Synergy $0.33
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
+11% Synergy $2.19
Ajani, Sleeper Agent Ajani, Sleeper Agent
+7% Synergy $1.28
Elspeth Resplendent Elspeth Resplendent
+6% Synergy $4.37

Utility Lands

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

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+52% Synergy $0.27
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+32% Synergy $0.29
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+26% Synergy $0.40
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+19% Synergy $6.10
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+11% Synergy $3.26
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+11% Synergy $1.98
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $9.77
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+5% Synergy $0.33
Diamond City Diamond City
+5% Synergy $3.20
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+3% Synergy $0.31
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $6.34
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $14.50
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.43
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $50.24
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $28.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Bounty Board Bounty Board
+43% Synergy $2.30
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+31% Synergy $0.36
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+15% Synergy $0.33
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+14% Synergy $1.61
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+7% Synergy $4.97
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.64
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
0% Synergy $4.54
Simic Signet Simic Signet
0% Synergy $0.33
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
0% Synergy $0.42
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-1% Synergy $0.42
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-1% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.92

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kros, Defense Contractor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+21% Synergy $0.64
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+14% Synergy $0.18
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+12% Synergy $0.35
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+10% Synergy $12.57
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+9% Synergy $8.17
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $17.72
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+9% Synergy $0.47
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+8% Synergy $18.89
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.19
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+8% Synergy $0.26
Port Town Port Town
+8% Synergy $0.25
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+7% Synergy $0.26
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+7% Synergy $2.42
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.17
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+5% Synergy $0.32
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+5% Synergy $5.00
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+2% Synergy $5.77
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+2% Synergy $8.04
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.24
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+1% Synergy $0.37
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.17
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
0% Synergy $0.33
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
0% Synergy $0.35
Lush Portico Lush Portico
0% Synergy $6.45
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-1% Synergy $0.30
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.27
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-2% Synergy $12.11
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-2% Synergy $7.68
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $7.03
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.32
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-2% Synergy $0.33
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-2% Synergy $0.33
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $0.25
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-2% Synergy $11.91
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.62
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-3% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $0.96
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.31
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $15.51
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-6% Synergy $33.10
Brushland Brushland
-6% Synergy $0.99
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-6% Synergy $0.27
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-7% Synergy $10.52
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-7% Synergy $0.27

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