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Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Price tag $4.03

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Elf Warrior

Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
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Sultai

Playstyle & Strategy

Clues 22% Elves 17% Sacrifice 11% Tokens 11% Artifacts 6%

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3221 Current Rank
#3282 Last Week
#4288 Past 2 Years

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's abilities and overall game plan.

Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+73% Synergy $0.33
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+53% Synergy $6.66
Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth
+46% Synergy $0.34
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+40% Synergy $0.16
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+40% Synergy $0.28
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+38% Synergy $0.26
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+38% Synergy $1.64
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+34% Synergy $0.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+34% Synergy $3.54
Persuasive Interrogators Persuasive Interrogators
+33% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel decks.

Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+33% Synergy $0.24
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+33% Synergy $0.38
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+33% Synergy $3.05
Ravenous Squirrel Ravenous Squirrel
+33% Synergy $0.25
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+30% Synergy $4.21
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+25% Synergy $2.08
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+18% Synergy $0.77
Farseek Farseek
+16% Synergy $0.31
Beast Within Beast Within
+10% Synergy $0.46
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.33

Game Changers

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

Food Chain Food Chain
+18% Synergy $40.18
The One Ring The One Ring
+12% Synergy $105.64
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy $73.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Marionette Master Marionette Master
+33% Synergy $3.45
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+33% Synergy $0.40
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+33% Synergy $12.94
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+33% Synergy $0.39
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+31% Synergy $8.54
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+28% Synergy $0.27
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+27% Synergy $0.33
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+27% Synergy $1.82
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+27% Synergy $0.35
Wavesifter Wavesifter
+26% Synergy $0.28
Chatterfang, Squirrel General Chatterfang, Squirrel General
+26% Synergy $11.83
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+25% Synergy $0.45
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+25% Synergy $0.39
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+24% Synergy $0.32
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+22% Synergy $2.37
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+21% Synergy $0.36
Duggan, Private Detective Duggan, Private Detective
+21% Synergy $0.26
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+20% Synergy $2.08
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+20% Synergy $0.43
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+20% Synergy $1.09
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+18% Synergy $3.43
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+18% Synergy $1.22
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+14% Synergy $1.95
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-2% Synergy $2.02
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-11% Synergy $8.64

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel safe.

Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+28% Synergy $1.39
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+20% Synergy $1.50
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+20% Synergy $0.08
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+20% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+19% Synergy $1.29
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+19% Synergy $3.86
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+18% Synergy $2.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $3.63
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.19
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $15.92
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $3.70

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's game plan and control the board.

Root Out Root Out
+27% Synergy $0.31
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+22% Synergy $17.31
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+20% Synergy $0.39
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy $4.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Time Sieve Time Sieve
+26% Synergy $8.06
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+24% Synergy $4.63
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+23% Synergy $14.98
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+17% Synergy $13.21
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+16% Synergy $56.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $3.99

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+27% Synergy $3.90
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+26% Synergy $0.42
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+20% Synergy $34.41
Underhanded Designs Underhanded Designs
+20% Synergy $0.20
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+20% Synergy $0.24
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+17% Synergy $9.51
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+2% Synergy $12.68

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+15% Synergy $4.67

Utility Lands

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

Havengul Laboratory Havengul Mystery Havengul Laboratory
+33% Synergy $0.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $4.10
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $0.40
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $1.09
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+5% Synergy $49.78
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy $28.23
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $14.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+21% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $2.52
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+10% Synergy $1.22
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+8% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.36

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+32% Synergy $2.19
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+27% Synergy $29.21
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+24% Synergy $0.35
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+23% Synergy $9.53
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+22% Synergy $0.33
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+16% Synergy $9.49
Underground River Underground River
+16% Synergy $1.79
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+14% Synergy $23.27
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+14% Synergy $3.69
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.22
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+14% Synergy $0.18
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+13% Synergy $0.21
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+9% Synergy $0.53
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+9% Synergy $6.20
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+8% Synergy $8.89
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.32
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $20.39
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+6% Synergy $38.01
Bayou Bayou
+6% Synergy
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+5% Synergy $0.54
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.27
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+4% Synergy $7.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.31
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-1% Synergy $27.74
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-5% Synergy $0.92
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-6% Synergy $0.79
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.28
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-16% Synergy $0.28

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel.

Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Sengir, the Dark Baron Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Tormod, the Desecrator Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Tormod, the Desecrator
Thrasios, Triton Hero Tormod, the Desecrator Thrasios, Triton Hero // Tormod, the Desecrator
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ravos, Soultender Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Ravos, Soultender
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix The Prismatic Piper Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // The Prismatic Piper
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Thrasios, Triton Hero Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Tymna the Weaver Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Tymna the Weaver
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Vial Smasher the Fierce Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Kodama of the East Tree Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Kodama of the East Tree // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Kodama of the East Tree Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kodama of the East Tree // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Kodama of the East Tree Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kodama of the East Tree // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Thrasios, Triton Hero Tymna the Weaver Thrasios, Triton Hero // Tymna the Weaver
Thrasios, Triton Hero Vial Smasher the Fierce Thrasios, Triton Hero // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Candlekeep Sage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Clan Crafter Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Clan Crafter
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Sword Coast Sailor Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Sword Coast Sailor
Cecily, Haunted Mage Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Cecily, Haunted Mage // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Thrasios, Triton Hero Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Slurrk, All-Ingesting Silas Renn, Seeker Adept // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Thrasios, Triton Hero Silas Renn, Seeker Adept // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kodama of the East Tree Sengir, the Dark Baron Kodama of the East Tree // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Kodama of the East Tree Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kodama of the East Tree // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Kodama of the East Tree Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kodama of the East Tree // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Kodama of the East Tree Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kodama of the East Tree // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kodama of the East Tree Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kodama of the East Tree // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Kodama of the East Tree Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Kodama of the East Tree // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Kodama of the East Tree Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kodama of the East Tree // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Kodama of the East Tree Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kodama of the East Tree // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces