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Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tormod, the Desecrator
Price tag $0.76

Legendary Creature — Elf Warrior Zombie Wizard

Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Tormod, the Desecrator
Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Graveyard 43% Aristocrats 14% Self-Mill 14% Combo 7% Reanimator 7% Tokens 7% Zombies 7%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3860 Current Rank
#3129 Last Week
#3536 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tormod, the Desecrator decks.

Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+35% Synergy $2.10
Overkill Overkill
+24% Synergy $0.24

High Synergy Cards

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

Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+60% Synergy $0.98
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+55% Synergy $1.20
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+55% Synergy $0.16
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+49% Synergy $0.10
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+43% Synergy $4.24
Dread Return Dread Return
+39% Synergy $0.32
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+38% Synergy $0.15
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+36% Synergy $0.27
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+35% Synergy $1.06
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+33% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tormod, the Desecrator decks.

Victimize Victimize
+32% Synergy $0.44
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+32% Synergy $0.26
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+32% Synergy $1.98
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+28% Synergy $3.15
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+28% Synergy $0.26
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+25% Synergy $8.35
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+18% Synergy $4.72
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+17% Synergy $4.86
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.23
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-9% Synergy $8.26

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $53.10
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-12% Synergy $12.41
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $59.87

Creatures

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

Woe Strider Woe Strider
+33% Synergy $0.21
Whisper, Blood Liturgist Whisper, Blood Liturgist
+31% Synergy $0.16
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+31% Synergy $0.21
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+26% Synergy $2.33
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+25% Synergy $8.57
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+25% Synergy $1.27
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+24% Synergy $0.63
Withered Wretch Withered Wretch
+24% Synergy $0.52
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+24% Synergy $0.28
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+23% Synergy $0.11
Undertaker Undertaker
+22% Synergy $0.34
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+20% Synergy $0.48
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+20% Synergy $1.21
Skemfar Shadowsage Skemfar Shadowsage
+18% Synergy $0.15
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+18% Synergy $0.12
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+17% Synergy $0.54
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+17% Synergy $1.35
Cavalier of Night Cavalier of Night
+17% Synergy $3.35
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+16% Synergy $2.27
Butcher Ghoul Butcher Ghoul
+16% Synergy $0.08
Millikin Millikin
+15% Synergy $0.18
Fell Horseman Fell Horseman
+15% Synergy $0.08
Exquisite Huntmaster Exquisite Huntmaster
+15% Synergy $0.04
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+14% Synergy $1.79
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+14% Synergy $1.78
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+14% Synergy $10.31
Young Necromancer Young Necromancer
+14% Synergy $0.11
Hobbling Zombie Hobbling Zombie
+14% Synergy $0.07
Bonecaller Cleric Bonecaller Cleric
+14% Synergy $0.11
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+13% Synergy $3.20
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+13% Synergy $0.28
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+13% Synergy $16.64
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+13% Synergy $1.83
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+13% Synergy $0.89
Snarling Gorehound Snarling Gorehound
+13% Synergy $0.11
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+12% Synergy $0.62
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+11% Synergy $13.91
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+11% Synergy $0.28
Species Specialist Species Specialist
+11% Synergy $9.35
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+11% Synergy $0.38
Pharika's Spawn Pharika's Spawn
+11% Synergy $0.08
Gurmag Angler Gurmag Angler
+11% Synergy $0.16
Eyeblight Cullers Eyeblight Cullers
+11% Synergy $0.14
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+10% Synergy $15.19
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+10% Synergy $0.28
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+7% Synergy $5.24
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-2% Synergy $0.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.25
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-11% Synergy $13.56
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-19% Synergy $1.18

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tormod, the Desecrator safe.

Rotten Reunion Rotten Reunion
+28% Synergy $0.12
Cast Down Cast Down
+17% Synergy $0.23
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+12% Synergy $0.40
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+10% Synergy $0.19
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+10% Synergy $0.06
Death Denied Death Denied
+10% Synergy $0.11
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+10% Synergy $0.20
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $8.42
Village Rites Village Rites
+6% Synergy $0.24
Entomb Entomb
+6% Synergy $15.82
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+5% Synergy $12.62
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-2% Synergy $0.14
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.30
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-4% Synergy $2.57
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-11% Synergy $18.70
Defile Defile
-21% Synergy $0.60
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-28% Synergy $3.59

Sorceries

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

Back for Seconds Back for Seconds
+21% Synergy $0.09
Crawl from the Cellar Crawl from the Cellar
+18% Synergy $0.04
Cemetery Recruitment Cemetery Recruitment
+17% Synergy $0.35
Living Death Living Death
+15% Synergy $2.37
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+14% Synergy $0.74
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+12% Synergy $26.13
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+8% Synergy $170.53
Unearth Unearth
+7% Synergy $0.45
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+4% Synergy $10.83
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.25
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $5.15
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-12% Synergy $0.40
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-18% Synergy $5.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+28% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+17% Synergy $57.97
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+17% Synergy $6.81
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+17% Synergy $0.29
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+13% Synergy $12.61
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+13% Synergy $29.61
Gisa's Favorite Shovel Gisa's Favorite Shovel
+10% Synergy $10.35
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+9% Synergy $0.55
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $4.78
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-2% Synergy $0.84
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+28% Synergy $0.43
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+23% Synergy $3.57
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+18% Synergy $0.34
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+16% Synergy $20.40
Black Market Black Market
+15% Synergy $3.70
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+13% Synergy $6.00
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+12% Synergy $12.37
Font of Return Font of Return
+11% Synergy $0.05
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+11% Synergy $0.22
Tombstone Stairwell Tombstone Stairwell
+10% Synergy $44.90
Braids's Frightful Return Braids's Frightful Return
+10% Synergy $0.06
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+7% Synergy $21.01
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+7% Synergy $12.39
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+7% Synergy $0.44
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+7% Synergy $4.45
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $6.56
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-18% Synergy $2.48

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tormod, the Desecrator to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+14% Synergy $6.53
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+11% Synergy $0.48

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+27% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+22% Synergy $19.21
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+15% Synergy $3.05
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+15% Synergy $0.15
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+14% Synergy $0.15
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+13% Synergy $1.50
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+13% Synergy $93.52
High Market High Market
+13% Synergy $1.38
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+13% Synergy $0.34
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+9% Synergy $1.08
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.33
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $49.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.90
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $25.99
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $7.25
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-8% Synergy $12.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.59
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-15% Synergy $35.87

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+28% Synergy $0.87
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.17
Seer's Lantern Seer's Lantern
+11% Synergy $0.06
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+10% Synergy $8.02
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+9% Synergy $0.23
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+9% Synergy $0.26
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+8% Synergy $15.81
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $1.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $1.15
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $20.31
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.39

Lands

The mana base foundation for Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tormod, the Desecrator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.21
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+10% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

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

Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tormod, the Desecrator Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tormod, the Desecrator
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Tormod, the Desecrator Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Tormod, the Desecrator
Halana, Kessig Ranger Tormod, the Desecrator Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tormod, the Desecrator
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Sengir, the Dark Baron Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Sengir, the Dark Baron Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Halana, Kessig Ranger Miara, Thorn of the Glade Halana, Kessig Ranger // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Faceless One Agent of the Iron Throne Faceless One // Agent of the Iron Throne
Faceless One Agent of the Shadow Thieves Faceless One // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Faceless One // Criminal Past Faceless One // Criminal Past
Faceless One Cultist of the Absolute Faceless One // Cultist of the Absolute
Faceless One Haunted One Faceless One // Haunted One
Faceless One Scion of Halaster Faceless One // Scion of Halaster
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar The Prismatic Piper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // The Prismatic Piper
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Miara, Thorn of the Glade Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor The Prismatic Piper Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // The Prismatic Piper
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Sengir, the Dark Baron Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Tormod, the Desecrator Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Haunted One Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Haunted One
Gut, True Soul Zealot Agent of the Iron Throne Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gut, True Soul Zealot Cultist of the Absolute Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute
Gut, True Soul Zealot Haunted One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Haunted One
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ravos, Soultender Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Ravos, Soultender
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Cultist of the Absolute Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Cultist of the Absolute
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Miara, Thorn of the Glade Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Tana, the Bloodsower Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Tana, the Bloodsower