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Nikya of the Old Ways
Price tag $0.37

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

#806 Current Rank
#799 Last Week
#711 Past 2 Years

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.

Environmental Scientist Environmental Scientist
+3% Synergy $0.18
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+2% Synergy $0.31
Molecule Man Molecule Man
+2% Synergy $95.17
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+1% Synergy $0.29
Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
+0% Synergy $0.29

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
+79% Synergy $0.55
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+69% Synergy $1.33
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+67% Synergy $8.49
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+63% Synergy $0.86
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+60% Synergy $0.42
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+60% Synergy $0.33
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+59% Synergy $0.31
Magus of the Candelabra Magus of the Candelabra
+56% Synergy $0.70
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+56% Synergy $1.10
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+56% Synergy $4.46

Top Cards

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

Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+55% Synergy $0.31
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+55% Synergy $0.20
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+53% Synergy $0.29
Archetype of Endurance Archetype of Endurance
+52% Synergy $4.54
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+51% Synergy $6.87
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+51% Synergy $0.93
Terastodon Terastodon
+50% Synergy $0.37
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+48% Synergy $0.26
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+24% Synergy $0.23
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+23% Synergy $0.63

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+4% Synergy $15.58
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+3% Synergy $1510.97

Creatures

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

Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+50% Synergy $0.10
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+49% Synergy $0.25
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+48% Synergy $6.25
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+48% Synergy $0.41
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+44% Synergy $0.51
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+41% Synergy $0.29
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+40% Synergy $0.69
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+39% Synergy $3.47
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+39% Synergy $4.62
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+39% Synergy $0.91
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+38% Synergy $0.25
Nullstone Gargoyle Nullstone Gargoyle
+38% Synergy $3.17
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+38% Synergy $5.90
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+37% Synergy $3.63
Gruul Ragebeast Gruul Ragebeast
+37% Synergy $0.44
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+36% Synergy $4.11
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+36% Synergy $11.54
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+36% Synergy $1.03
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+36% Synergy $0.30
Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+35% Synergy $3.31
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+35% Synergy $2.95
Voyaging Satyr Voyaging Satyr
+35% Synergy $0.25
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+34% Synergy $1.08
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+34% Synergy $1.89
Cactusfolk Sureshot Cactusfolk Sureshot
+34% Synergy $0.28
Garruk's Horde Garruk's Horde
+32% Synergy $0.22
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+32% Synergy $2.86
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+31% Synergy $11.83
Giant Ankheg Giant Ankheg
+31% Synergy $0.33
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+31% Synergy $24.51
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+31% Synergy $12.66
Genesis Hydra Genesis Hydra
+29% Synergy $0.41
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+27% Synergy $1.39
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+27% Synergy $3.33
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+27% Synergy $6.46
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+27% Synergy $5.21
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+26% Synergy $4.94
Keeper of Fables Keeper of Fables
+26% Synergy $0.32
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+25% Synergy $0.25
Dawnglade Regent Dawnglade Regent
+24% Synergy $0.56
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+24% Synergy $0.42
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+23% Synergy $2.32
Anger Anger
+23% Synergy $0.41
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+23% Synergy $4.17
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+22% Synergy $9.98
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+21% Synergy $7.56
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+19% Synergy $0.51
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+19% Synergy $0.40
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+18% Synergy $0.78
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+4% Synergy $11.91

Sorceries

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

Primal Surge Primal Surge
+30% Synergy $5.50

Enchantments

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

Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+6% Synergy $20.03
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-6% Synergy $12.12
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-19% Synergy $5.20
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-27% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+27% Synergy $7.56
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+26% Synergy $0.35
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+23% Synergy $0.80
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+17% Synergy $0.35
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+15% Synergy $1.27
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+14% Synergy $1.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.38
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+11% Synergy $13.29
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $51.37
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+8% Synergy $7.44
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.33
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $2.52
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+5% Synergy $0.36
Memorial to Unity Memorial to Unity
+5% Synergy $0.11
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $15.65
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+3% Synergy $50.77
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.26
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.25
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+0% Synergy $15.43
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-3% Synergy $0.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
-62% Synergy $1.13

Lands

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

Ancient Ziggurat Ancient Ziggurat
+28% Synergy $0.37
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.33
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+12% Synergy $1.80
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+12% Synergy $0.40
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+6% Synergy $1.10
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+6% Synergy $2.19
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+4% Synergy $0.35
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.15
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+4% Synergy $8.10
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+4% Synergy $0.41
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.29
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+2% Synergy $2.20
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+2% Synergy $6.94
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+2% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+1% Synergy $0.28
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+1% Synergy $2.77
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.27
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+1% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy $0.09
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+0% Synergy $5.02
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $2.00
Highland Forest Highland Forest
0% Synergy $0.47
Game Trail Game Trail
0% Synergy $0.24
Taiga Taiga
0% Synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-1% Synergy $7.24
Commercial District Commercial District
-3% Synergy $7.86
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-3% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $3.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.16
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-4% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.12
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy $0.46
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-6% Synergy $0.47
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-6% Synergy $17.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.82

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