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Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Price tag $5.47

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

#4385 Current Rank
#4384 Past 2 Years
15 Decks

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Mana Pool $1.75
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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 in 73% of decks $0.26
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+53% Synergy in 53% of decks $8.94
Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth
+46% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.33
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.17
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.35
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+38% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.30
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+38% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.90
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+34% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.30
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+34% Synergy in 53% of decks $5.14
Persuasive Interrogators Persuasive Interrogators
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.26

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 in 33% of decks $0.22
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.43
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.66
Ravenous Squirrel Ravenous Squirrel
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+30% Synergy in 40% of decks $4.15
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+25% Synergy in 53% of decks $2.50
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+18% Synergy in 53% of decks $1.24
Farseek Farseek
+16% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.44
Beast Within Beast Within
+10% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.71
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.47

Game Changers

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

Food Chain Food Chain
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $29.97
The One Ring The One Ring
+12% Synergy in 20% of decks $111.84
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy in 27% of decks $65.21

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 in 33% of decks $2.60
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.34
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.44
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $8.13
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.38
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.70
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.38
Wavesifter Wavesifter
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.30
Chatterfang, Squirrel General Chatterfang, Squirrel General
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $9.36
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.37
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.44
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.28
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+22% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.62
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.37
Duggan, Private Detective Duggan, Private Detective
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.29
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.46
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $8.34
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.82
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+18% Synergy in 27% of decks $5.43
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.67
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-2% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.25
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-11% Synergy in 20% of decks $8.28

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 in 33% of decks $1.38
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+20% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.55
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.09
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.38
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+19% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.35
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $5.13
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.07
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.24
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.15
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy in 20% of decks $17.38
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy in 27% of decks $4.36

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 in 27% of decks $0.28
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+22% Synergy in 27% of decks $16.86
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.37
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy in 27% of decks $5.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Time Sieve Time Sieve
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $7.92
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $4.67
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $16.19
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $11.36
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $56.61
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.22

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 in 33% of decks $2.94
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.47
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+20% Synergy in 27% of decks $33.43
Underhanded Designs Underhanded Designs
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.18
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $12.65
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+2% Synergy in 20% of decks $13.57

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 in 20% of decks $5.84

Utility Lands

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

Havengul Laboratory Havengul Mystery Havengul Laboratory
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy in 53% of decks $4.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.35
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+5% Synergy in 27% of decks $46.60
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy in 20% of decks $27.82
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $13.95

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.99
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+10% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+8% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy in 80% of decks $1.25

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 in 47% of decks $2.59
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+27% Synergy in 53% of decks $9.95
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+24% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.30
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+23% Synergy in 67% of decks $10.10
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+22% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.34
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+16% Synergy in 60% of decks $9.25
Underground River Underground River
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.06
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+14% Synergy in 53% of decks $19.49
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+14% Synergy in 47% of decks $3.84
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
+14% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.26
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.22
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+13% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.18
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+9% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.81
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+9% Synergy in 40% of decks $5.90
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+8% Synergy in 53% of decks $7.54
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.25
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy in 40% of decks $20.95
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+6% Synergy in 40% of decks $35.33
Bayou Bayou
+6% Synergy in 20% of decks
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+5% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.66
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.10
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+4% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.78
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy in 93% of decks $0.23
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-1% Synergy in 33% of decks $28.79
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-5% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.31
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-6% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.93
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.25
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-16% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.34

Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Deck Stats

Based on 15 Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 26
  • Instant 11
  • Sorcery 9
  • Artifact 9
  • Enchantment 7
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 35

Lands: 11 basic, 24 nonbasic

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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