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Nikya of the Old Ways
Price tag $0.27

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

#763 Current Rank
#702 Last Week
#692 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.

The Earth King The Earth King
+8% Synergy $0.59
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+4% Synergy $21.33
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
+4% Synergy $0.52
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+2% Synergy $24.56
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
-5% Synergy $48.30

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 $0.39
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+70% Synergy $1.18
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+67% Synergy $4.20
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+65% Synergy $0.50
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+62% Synergy $0.39
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+61% Synergy $0.18
Magus of the Candelabra Magus of the Candelabra
+57% Synergy $0.69
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+57% Synergy $3.27
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+57% Synergy $3.66
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+56% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

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

Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+56% Synergy $0.16
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+56% Synergy $0.62
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+53% Synergy $0.40
Terastodon Terastodon
+53% Synergy $0.26
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+52% Synergy $1.37
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+52% Synergy $0.12
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+50% Synergy $5.51
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+50% Synergy $0.46
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+48% Synergy $0.22
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+22% Synergy $0.68

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+4% Synergy $5.89
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+3% Synergy $1009.05

Creatures

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

Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+51% Synergy $0.23
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+47% Synergy $0.58
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+43% Synergy $5.26
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+43% Synergy $0.13
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+42% Synergy $0.34
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+41% Synergy $0.91
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+41% Synergy $1.29
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+40% Synergy $3.33
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+40% Synergy $0.15
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+39% Synergy $0.48
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+39% Synergy $0.14
Nullstone Gargoyle Nullstone Gargoyle
+39% Synergy $1.63
Gruul Ragebeast Gruul Ragebeast
+38% Synergy $0.47
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+38% Synergy $6.74
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+37% Synergy $7.33
Voyaging Satyr Voyaging Satyr
+37% Synergy $0.14
Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+36% Synergy $1.88
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+36% Synergy $0.61
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+35% Synergy $1.83
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+35% Synergy $1.39
Garruk's Horde Garruk's Horde
+35% Synergy $0.13
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+34% Synergy $1.18
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+34% Synergy $5.31
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+32% Synergy $2.13
Cactusfolk Sureshot Cactusfolk Sureshot
+32% Synergy $0.15
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+32% Synergy $0.34
Giant Ankheg Giant Ankheg
+32% Synergy $0.16
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+31% Synergy $7.06
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+31% Synergy $18.17
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+30% Synergy $8.18
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+28% Synergy $2.06
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+28% Synergy $3.88
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+28% Synergy $0.89
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+28% Synergy $0.56
Keeper of Fables Keeper of Fables
+28% Synergy $0.27
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+27% Synergy $0.12
Dawnglade Regent Dawnglade Regent
+27% Synergy $0.41
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+27% Synergy $4.88
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+25% Synergy $3.69
Anger Anger
+25% Synergy $1.61
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+25% Synergy $2.54
Ulvenwald Oddity Ulvenwald Behemoth Ulvenwald Oddity
+24% Synergy $0.39
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+22% Synergy $0.21
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+22% Synergy $0.30
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+22% Synergy $1.77
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+21% Synergy $6.87
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+19% Synergy $5.02
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+19% Synergy $0.23
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+18% Synergy $0.79
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $12.29

Sorceries

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

Primal Surge Primal Surge
+33% Synergy $5.11
Cultivate Cultivate
-45% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
0% Synergy $0.31

Enchantments

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

Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+8% Synergy $9.79
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-6% Synergy $10.80
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-20% Synergy $2.37
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-26% Synergy $0.70

Utility Lands

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

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+27% Synergy $0.17
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+27% Synergy $4.88
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+23% Synergy $0.45
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+16% Synergy $0.19
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+16% Synergy $1.22
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+15% Synergy $0.52
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.37
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+11% Synergy $13.67
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+9% Synergy $10.11
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $38.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.43
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $4.92
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+6% Synergy $0.37
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+5% Synergy $14.85
Memorial to Unity Memorial to Unity
+5% Synergy $0.10
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+5% Synergy $6.10
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.06
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+3% Synergy $32.81
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.14
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+2% Synergy $0.21
Restless Ridgeline Restless Ridgeline
+1% Synergy $0.40
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $8.20
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-2% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
-62% Synergy $1.21

Lands

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

Ancient Ziggurat Ancient Ziggurat
+25% Synergy $2.61
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.17
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+15% Synergy $0.37
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+12% Synergy $2.39
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+6% Synergy $0.23
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.15
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+5% Synergy $0.42
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+4% Synergy $7.47
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+4% Synergy $0.04
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.14
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+3% Synergy $1.31
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+3% Synergy $0.27
Mountain Valley Mountain Valley
+3% Synergy $0.11
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+2% Synergy $5.78
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+2% Synergy $0.11
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.10
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+1% Synergy $13.04
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+1% Synergy $2.60
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.09
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.18
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-1% Synergy $4.69
Taiga Taiga
-1% Synergy
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-1% Synergy $0.36
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-1% Synergy $8.76
Game Trail Game Trail
-2% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.11
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-3% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.69
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.07
Commercial District Commercial District
-4% Synergy $6.10
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.20
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-5% Synergy $0.34
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-6% Synergy $0.28
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-6% Synergy $0.14
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-7% Synergy $13.68
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.14

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