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Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis
Price tag $9.31

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

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Playstyle & Strategy

Group Hug 33% Wheels 21% Lands Matter 7% Pillow Fort 3% Landfall 3% Ramp 2% Toughness Matters 2% Card Draw 2% Enchantress 2% Chaos 1%

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

#166 Current Rank
#187 Last Week
#135 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis decks.

Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+7% Synergy $8.16
Weftwalking Weftwalking
+3% Synergy $0.33
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+2% Synergy $7.01
Mog, Moogle Warrior Mog, Moogle Warrior
+2% Synergy $0.39
Starting Town Starting Town
0% Synergy $25.27

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis's abilities and overall game plan.

Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+49% Synergy $0.62
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+46% Synergy $4.60
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
+44% Synergy $0.15
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+44% Synergy $2.56
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+41% Synergy $3.99
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+41% Synergy $1.07
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+41% Synergy $0.19
Propaganda Propaganda
+40% Synergy $2.01
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+38% Synergy $5.17
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+37% Synergy $4.82

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis decks.

Gluntch, the Bestower Gluntch, the Bestower
+36% Synergy $0.30
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+36% Synergy $0.73
Xyris, the Writhing Storm Xyris, the Writhing Storm
+35% Synergy $1.17
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+35% Synergy $4.55
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+33% Synergy $0.97
Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+32% Synergy $3.12
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+28% Synergy $1.75
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.34
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $0.80
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $0.45

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+14% Synergy $34.98
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+8% Synergy $6.61
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $45.06
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+7% Synergy $33.99
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $11.92
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $48.08
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $28.27
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
-4% Synergy $35.56
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $48.94
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $42.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+30% Synergy $1.93
Veteran Explorer Veteran Explorer
+28% Synergy $0.25
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+28% Synergy $12.40
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+26% Synergy $0.53
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+26% Synergy $0.59
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+25% Synergy $0.31
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+24% Synergy $0.14
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+23% Synergy $0.68
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+23% Synergy $0.34
Rootweaver Druid Rootweaver Druid
+22% Synergy $0.28
Tidal Barracuda Tidal Barracuda
+22% Synergy $3.67
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+20% Synergy $0.39
Ms. Bumbleflower Ms. Bumbleflower
+18% Synergy $0.97
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+18% Synergy $3.65
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+18% Synergy $0.58
Zhur-Taa Ancient Zhur-Taa Ancient
+17% Synergy $0.33
Círdan the Shipwright Círdan the Shipwright
+16% Synergy $0.15
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+15% Synergy $0.36
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+15% Synergy $0.34
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+14% Synergy $0.11
Flumph Flumph
+14% Synergy $1.13
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+13% Synergy $2.78
Rocco, Street Chef Rocco, Street Chef
+13% Synergy $0.23
Magus of the Vineyard Magus of the Vineyard
+13% Synergy $3.52
Blazing Archon Blazing Archon
+12% Synergy $0.45
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+11% Synergy $0.28
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+10% Synergy $0.33
The Locust God The Locust God
+10% Synergy $4.67
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+10% Synergy $0.32
Pramikon, Sky Rampart Pramikon, Sky Rampart
+9% Synergy $1.69
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+8% Synergy $10.14
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
+8% Synergy $0.46
Kruphix, God of Horizons Kruphix, God of Horizons
+8% Synergy $3.82
Noble Benefactor Noble Benefactor
+8% Synergy $0.39
Walking Archive Walking Archive
+8% Synergy $2.47
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+7% Synergy $1.02
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+7% Synergy $2.69
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+7% Synergy $4.56
Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist
+7% Synergy $0.13
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+7% Synergy $6.75
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
+7% Synergy $1.12
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
-1% Synergy $7.47
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-3% Synergy $0.11
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-5% Synergy $1.23
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
-9% Synergy $1.85
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-9% Synergy $20.34
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
-11% Synergy $1.10
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
-13% Synergy $9.26
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-14% Synergy $9.23
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
-14% Synergy $3.02

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis safe.

Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+18% Synergy $0.34
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+16% Synergy $8.65
Oblation Oblation
+15% Synergy $0.63
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $0.84
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+13% Synergy $1.16
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+13% Synergy $1.79
Fog Fog
+11% Synergy $0.36
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+11% Synergy $0.92
Sail into the West Sail into the West
+10% Synergy $0.14
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+10% Synergy $0.56
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+9% Synergy $7.79
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+9% Synergy $0.85
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.59
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+6% Synergy $1.46
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+6% Synergy $6.35
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+6% Synergy $1.61
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.29
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $2.58
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+5% Synergy $2.35
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+5% Synergy $0.50
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+5% Synergy $0.24
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+5% Synergy $0.08
Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+4% Synergy $0.34
Intellectual Offering Intellectual Offering
+4% Synergy $0.39
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.31
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $6.09
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.65
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $42.96
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.27
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-6% Synergy $2.22
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-10% Synergy $18.72
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-13% Synergy $4.90
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-13% Synergy $3.46
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $11.10
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-20% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis's game plan and control the board.

Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+28% Synergy $1.91
Prosperity Prosperity
+20% Synergy $2.67
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+17% Synergy $2.23
Insurrection Insurrection
+17% Synergy $6.51
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+17% Synergy $0.28
Windfall Windfall
+12% Synergy $3.95
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+12% Synergy $1.56
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+12% Synergy $0.32
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+11% Synergy $0.84
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+11% Synergy $0.82
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.23
Treacherous Terrain Treacherous Terrain
+9% Synergy $0.11
New Frontiers New Frontiers
+7% Synergy $5.17
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+7% Synergy $0.26
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+6% Synergy $5.68
Hypergenesis Hypergenesis
+6% Synergy $1.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $1.13
Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Reflections
+5% Synergy $1.85
Reverse the Sands Reverse the Sands
+5% Synergy $0.37
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+5% Synergy $12.45
Over the Top Over the Top
+4% Synergy $0.13
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $4.30
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+2% Synergy $1.69
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+2% Synergy $0.45
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+1% Synergy $2.81
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.44
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.84
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-4% Synergy $1.71
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-4% Synergy $0.77
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $1.41
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $6.32
Explore Explore
-8% Synergy $0.26
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-9% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+26% Synergy $15.38
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+25% Synergy $0.39
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+20% Synergy $14.66
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+18% Synergy $8.70
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+15% Synergy $6.66
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+15% Synergy $7.33
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+14% Synergy $1.12
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+9% Synergy $4.51
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+6% Synergy $3.92
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $1.89
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.76
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+5% Synergy $3.32
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+5% Synergy $5.81
Otherworld Atlas Otherworld Atlas
+5% Synergy $1.31
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+4% Synergy $0.18
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+4% Synergy $1.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mana Flare Mana Flare
+24% Synergy $0.48
Dictate of Karametra Dictate of Karametra
+22% Synergy $0.78
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+21% Synergy $2.67
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+20% Synergy $2.32
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+19% Synergy $1.85
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+14% Synergy $1.18
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+12% Synergy $1.12
On the Trail On the Trail
+10% Synergy $0.51
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+9% Synergy $2.10
Upwelling Upwelling
+9% Synergy $1.42
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+8% Synergy $2.36
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+7% Synergy $1.77
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+7% Synergy $1.44
Collective Restraint Collective Restraint
+7% Synergy $11.00
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+7% Synergy $7.75
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+7% Synergy $9.70
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+7% Synergy $1.16
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+6% Synergy $34.84
Eladamri's Vineyard Eladamri's Vineyard
+6% Synergy $4.56
Wild Evocation Wild Evocation
+6% Synergy $1.34
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $26.40
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+5% Synergy $2.83
Oath of Druids Oath of Druids
+5% Synergy $3.43
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.51
Omniscience Omniscience
+4% Synergy $3.83
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+4% Synergy $2.49
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+4% Synergy $0.22
Awakening Awakening
+4% Synergy $6.47
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+4% Synergy $0.28
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+3% Synergy $4.03
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
0% Synergy $5.44
Spelunking Spelunking
-1% Synergy $2.27
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
-2% Synergy $1.88
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $8.34
Exploration Exploration
-8% Synergy $24.37
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-12% Synergy $1.53
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
-14% Synergy $3.37

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+16% Synergy $1.67
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+11% Synergy $6.28

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+35% Synergy $1.98
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+23% Synergy $3.97
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+13% Synergy $7.01
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+8% Synergy $1.28
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+7% Synergy $16.08
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+6% Synergy $6.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.14
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+5% Synergy $1.51
Maze's End Maze's End
+5% Synergy $1.26
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+4% Synergy $1.01
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+4% Synergy $0.15
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.20
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $9.35
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $29.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $19.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy $1.33
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+16% Synergy $2.10
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+8% Synergy $2.17
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+5% Synergy $1.88
Bounty Board Bounty Board
+5% Synergy $0.57
Spectral Searchlight Spectral Searchlight
+4% Synergy $0.06
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+2% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+2% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+23% Synergy $6.79
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+16% Synergy $0.35
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+15% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+15% Synergy $0.31
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+14% Synergy $0.29
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+8% Synergy $11.86
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+7% Synergy $9.48
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+7% Synergy $9.92
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+7% Synergy $0.20
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+6% Synergy $10.95
Training Center Training Center
+6% Synergy $10.54
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.45
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+5% Synergy $14.93
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+5% Synergy $0.27
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+5% Synergy $11.54
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.05
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.05
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+4% Synergy $12.70
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $8.29
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $6.00
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.06
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.18
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+2% Synergy $4.57
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+2% Synergy $10.72
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+1% Synergy $0.20
Temple Garden Temple Garden
0% Synergy $12.69
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
0% Synergy $11.67
Steam Vents Steam Vents
0% Synergy $14.78
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $8.57
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
0% Synergy $0.19
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-1% Synergy $7.79
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-2% Synergy $8.57
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-2% Synergy $0.23
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-2% Synergy $29.32
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-2% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.28
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-4% Synergy $0.61
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.18
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-6% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $13.72
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-9% Synergy $9.47
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $25.51
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-10% Synergy $14.12
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-10% Synergy $24.53
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-10% Synergy $24.04
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.18

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