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Nikya of the Old Ways
Price tag $0.33

Legendary CreatureCentaur Druid

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

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

#745 Current Rank
#745 Last Week
#698 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Nikya of the Old Ways.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Nikya of the Old Ways decks.

Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+5% Synergy $16.81
Vibrance Vibrance
+5% Synergy $10.84
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+4% Synergy $19.60
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+4% Synergy $0.36
Jubilation Jubilation
+2% Synergy $0.24

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Nikya of the Old Ways's abilities and overall game plan.

Ruric Thar, the Unbowed Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
+80% Synergy $0.47
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+70% Synergy $1.26
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+67% Synergy $8.18
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+65% Synergy $0.47
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+62% Synergy $0.53
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+61% Synergy $0.18
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+57% Synergy $0.26
Magus of the Candelabra Magus of the Candelabra
+57% Synergy $0.63
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+56% Synergy $3.44
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+56% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Nikya of the Old Ways decks.

Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+56% Synergy $0.24
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+56% Synergy $0.75
Terastodon Terastodon
+53% Synergy $0.28
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+53% Synergy $1.72
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+52% Synergy $0.46
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+51% Synergy $6.13
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+51% Synergy $0.26
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+49% Synergy $0.48
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+48% Synergy $0.23
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+23% Synergy $0.87

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+4% Synergy $7.12
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+3% Synergy $1069.36

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Nikya of the Old Ways's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+52% Synergy $0.12
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+48% Synergy $0.35
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+45% Synergy $6.66
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+43% Synergy $0.32
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+43% Synergy $0.14
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+41% Synergy $3.33
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+40% Synergy $0.87
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+40% Synergy $3.57
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+40% Synergy $0.49
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+39% Synergy $0.17
Nullstone Gargoyle Nullstone Gargoyle
+39% Synergy $1.58
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+38% Synergy $0.17
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+38% Synergy $7.22
Gruul Ragebeast Gruul Ragebeast
+37% Synergy $0.45
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+37% Synergy $8.48
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+36% Synergy $2.58
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+36% Synergy $1.53
Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+36% Synergy $2.09
Voyaging Satyr Voyaging Satyr
+36% Synergy $0.16
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+36% Synergy $0.76
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+35% Synergy $8.57
Garruk's Horde Garruk's Horde
+35% Synergy $0.15
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+34% Synergy $1.29
Cactusfolk Sureshot Cactusfolk Sureshot
+33% Synergy $0.10
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+32% Synergy $2.44
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+32% Synergy $2.11
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+32% Synergy $20.18
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+32% Synergy $0.32
Giant Ankheg Giant Ankheg
+32% Synergy $0.19
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+31% Synergy $10.08
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+31% Synergy $9.06
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+28% Synergy $5.00
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+28% Synergy $0.74
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+28% Synergy $0.62
Keeper of Fables Keeper of Fables
+28% Synergy $0.25
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+27% Synergy $6.41
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+27% Synergy $0.11
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+26% Synergy $4.19
Dawnglade Regent Dawnglade Regent
+26% Synergy $0.48
Anger Anger
+25% Synergy $1.99
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+25% Synergy $4.66
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+23% Synergy $0.62
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+23% Synergy $1.95
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+22% Synergy $0.18
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+22% Synergy $6.49
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+19% Synergy $0.53
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+19% Synergy $4.26
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+18% Synergy $0.19
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+15% Synergy $0.93
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+3% Synergy $12.95

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Nikya of the Old Ways's game plan and control the board.

Primal Surge Primal Surge
+32% Synergy $5.25
Cultivate Cultivate
-45% Synergy $0.37

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Nikya of the Old Ways's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+8% Synergy $10.20
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-6% Synergy $11.38
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-20% Synergy $2.88
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-27% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

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

Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+27% Synergy $5.75
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+26% Synergy $0.21
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+23% Synergy $0.48
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+16% Synergy $0.23
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+16% Synergy $1.23
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+15% Synergy $0.92
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.27
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+11% Synergy $14.43
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+10% Synergy $10.90
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $45.08
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.11
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $5.27
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+6% Synergy $0.29
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.59
Memorial to Unity Memorial to Unity
+5% Synergy $0.09
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $15.64
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+4% Synergy $7.65
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+3% Synergy $38.85
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.07
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.13
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+2% Synergy $0.23
Restless Ridgeline Restless Ridgeline
+1% Synergy $0.44
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $12.91
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-3% Synergy $0.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
-61% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Nikya of the Old Ways decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Ancient Ziggurat Ancient Ziggurat
+25% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.21
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+15% Synergy $0.39
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+12% Synergy $2.04
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.12
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+5% Synergy $0.26
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+5% Synergy $0.08
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+4% Synergy $2.32
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+4% Synergy $8.42
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.14
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+3% Synergy $0.08
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+3% Synergy $0.44
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+2% Synergy $7.27
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+2% Synergy $15.15
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+2% Synergy $0.13
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.17
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+1% Synergy $2.60
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
0% Synergy $5.34
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
0% Synergy $0.12
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.21
Game Trail Game Trail
-1% Synergy $0.16
Taiga Taiga
-1% Synergy
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-1% Synergy $0.43
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-1% Synergy $8.62
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.09
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-3% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.17
Commercial District Commercial District
-4% Synergy $6.47
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $4.93
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-5% Synergy $0.15
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-6% Synergy $0.34
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-6% Synergy $0.57
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-7% Synergy $15.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.12

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