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Nikya of the Old Ways
Price tag $0.31

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

#786 Current Rank
#890 Last Week
#665 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.

Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+26% Synergy $3.94
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+10% Synergy $16.93
Spider Manifestation Spider Manifestation
+3% Synergy $1.81
Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+3% Synergy $5.29
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+1% Synergy $21.88

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 $0.32
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+71% Synergy $1.30
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+66% Synergy $2.78
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+66% Synergy $0.54
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+63% Synergy $0.57
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+62% Synergy $0.17
Magus of the Candelabra Magus of the Candelabra
+57% Synergy $0.41
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+57% Synergy $3.55
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+57% Synergy $0.20
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+57% Synergy $0.15

Top Cards

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

Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+56% Synergy $5.52
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+56% Synergy $0.69
Terastodon Terastodon
+54% Synergy $0.27
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+53% Synergy $0.40
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+53% Synergy $0.15
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+52% Synergy $1.41
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+51% Synergy $0.46
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+50% Synergy $3.95
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+49% Synergy $0.42
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+22% Synergy $0.63

Game Changers

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

Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
+15% Synergy $12.68
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+3% Synergy $7.10
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+3% Synergy $989.62

Creatures

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

Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+50% Synergy $0.37
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+48% Synergy $0.92
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+45% Synergy $0.10
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+42% Synergy $3.67
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+41% Synergy $0.91
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+41% Synergy $0.29
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+41% Synergy $0.32
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+41% Synergy $1.19
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+41% Synergy $0.27
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+40% Synergy $3.04
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+39% Synergy $0.56
Gruul Ragebeast Gruul Ragebeast
+39% Synergy $0.37
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+39% Synergy $7.24
Nullstone Gargoyle Nullstone Gargoyle
+39% Synergy $2.53
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+38% Synergy $6.42
Voyaging Satyr Voyaging Satyr
+38% Synergy $0.13
Garruk's Horde Garruk's Horde
+37% Synergy $0.15
Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+37% Synergy $1.37
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+36% Synergy $1.29
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+35% Synergy $0.60
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+34% Synergy $1.02
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+34% Synergy $1.85
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+33% Synergy $4.32
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+33% Synergy $0.31
Giant Ankheg Giant Ankheg
+33% Synergy $0.19
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+32% Synergy $1.92
Cactusfolk Sureshot Cactusfolk Sureshot
+32% Synergy $0.14
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+31% Synergy $3.51
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+30% Synergy $6.69
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+30% Synergy $16.87
Keeper of Fables Keeper of Fables
+30% Synergy $0.27
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+28% Synergy $1.28
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+28% Synergy $2.99
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+28% Synergy $0.64
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+28% Synergy $0.10
Dawnglade Regent Dawnglade Regent
+28% Synergy $0.37
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+26% Synergy $1.08
Ulvenwald Oddity Ulvenwald Behemoth Ulvenwald Oddity
+26% Synergy $0.34
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+26% Synergy $4.94
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+25% Synergy $3.68
Anger Anger
+25% Synergy $1.79
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+24% Synergy $0.54
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+22% Synergy $0.36
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+22% Synergy $2.44
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+21% Synergy $0.22
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+21% Synergy $5.24
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+18% Synergy $0.42
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+17% Synergy $0.52
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+17% Synergy $4.46
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+1% Synergy $10.10

Sorceries

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

Primal Surge Primal Surge
+33% Synergy $4.70
Cultivate Cultivate
-46% Synergy $0.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+1% Synergy $0.25

Enchantments

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

Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+7% Synergy $8.00
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-5% Synergy $11.27
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-20% Synergy $4.24
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-26% Synergy $0.54

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Nikya of the Old Ways to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
-5% Synergy $0.67

Utility Lands

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

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+27% Synergy $0.28
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+27% Synergy $4.48
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+23% Synergy $0.49
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+16% Synergy $1.33
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+15% Synergy $0.23
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+15% Synergy $0.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.32
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+10% Synergy $9.32
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $35.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.15
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+7% Synergy $0.31
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.85
Memorial to Unity Memorial to Unity
+6% Synergy $0.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+5% Synergy $14.14
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+5% Synergy $6.29
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.14
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.18
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $30.50
Restless Ridgeline Restless Ridgeline
+2% Synergy $0.39
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+1% Synergy $0.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $8.83
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-2% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
-62% Synergy $1.24

Lands

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

Ancient Ziggurat Ancient Ziggurat
+25% Synergy $2.55
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+17% Synergy $0.21
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+16% Synergy $0.33
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+12% Synergy $1.74
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+6% Synergy $0.20
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.12
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+4% Synergy $0.74
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+4% Synergy $4.63
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+4% Synergy $0.06
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.17
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+3% Synergy $1.44
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+3% Synergy $0.16
Mountain Valley Mountain Valley
+3% Synergy $0.16
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+2% Synergy $5.43
Timber Gorge Timber Gorge
+2% Synergy $0.09
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+1% Synergy $12.27
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+1% Synergy $2.43
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.16
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.26
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-1% Synergy $6.46
Taiga Taiga
-1% Synergy
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-1% Synergy $0.37
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-1% Synergy $10.74
Game Trail Game Trail
-2% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $5.01
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-3% Synergy $0.14
Commercial District Commercial District
-4% Synergy $6.62
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.30
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-5% Synergy $0.55
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-6% Synergy $0.55
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-6% Synergy $0.20
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-7% Synergy $13.58
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.27

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