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Nyssa of Traken
Price tag $0.26

Legendary CreatureHuman Scientist

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Nyssa of Traken.

Doctor Commanders

Nyssa of Traken can be the companion for any of these 14 Doctors.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Nyssa of Traken's abilities and overall game plan.

Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+81% Synergy $2.93
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+76% Synergy $0.28
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+72% Synergy $0.36
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+65% Synergy $0.81
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+63% Synergy $0.64
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+63% Synergy $0.36
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+57% Synergy $0.34
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+54% Synergy $0.25
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+54% Synergy $0.31
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+53% Synergy $6.18

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Nyssa of Traken decks.

Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+53% Synergy $0.35
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+52% Synergy $1.02
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+51% Synergy $2.12
Out Cold Out Cold
+45% Synergy $0.16
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+44% Synergy $0.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+35% Synergy $2.00
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+33% Synergy $0.27
Pongify Pongify
+23% Synergy $1.95
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+20% Synergy $0.78
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $938.97
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $68.48
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-4% Synergy $22.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-14% Synergy $53.72
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-23% Synergy $58.23
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-24% Synergy $41.18

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Nyssa of Traken's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+45% Synergy $0.25
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+41% Synergy $3.18
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+40% Synergy $1.79
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+36% Synergy $0.29
Oaken Siren Oaken Siren
+36% Synergy $0.21
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+34% Synergy $0.49
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+31% Synergy $0.27
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+27% Synergy $1.07
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+27% Synergy $0.28
Sage of Lat-Nam Sage of Lat-Nam
+27% Synergy $0.14
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+26% Synergy $0.51
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+26% Synergy $0.37
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+26% Synergy $2.64
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+26% Synergy $0.86
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+26% Synergy $0.25
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+24% Synergy $0.96
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+21% Synergy $1.20
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+19% Synergy $0.46
Rook Turret Rook Turret
+19% Synergy $0.16
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+19% Synergy $0.13
Valkyrie Aerial Unit Valkyrie Aerial Unit
+19% Synergy $0.10
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+18% Synergy $5.47
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+18% Synergy $0.13
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+18% Synergy $0.36
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+18% Synergy $0.36
Cartographer's Companion Cartographer's Companion
+18% Synergy $0.06
Daring Sleuth Bearer of Overwhelming Truths Daring Sleuth
+18% Synergy $0.08
Waterwind Scout Waterwind Scout
+18% Synergy $0.05
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+17% Synergy $1.02
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+17% Synergy $0.35
Starwinder Starwinder
+17% Synergy $1.05
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+17% Synergy $2.98
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+17% Synergy $0.35
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+17% Synergy $0.33
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+17% Synergy $3.83
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+17% Synergy $0.36
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+17% Synergy $1.89
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+16% Synergy $0.60
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+16% Synergy $0.20
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+15% Synergy $0.13
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+15% Synergy $0.28
Guidelight Optimizer Guidelight Optimizer
+14% Synergy $0.11
Memory Guardian Memory Guardian
+14% Synergy $0.30
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+13% Synergy $4.60
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+12% Synergy $0.25
Friendly Teddy Friendly Teddy
+11% Synergy $0.19
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+10% Synergy $0.34
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+9% Synergy $1.09
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+6% Synergy $1.94
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+5% Synergy $3.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Nyssa of Traken safe.

Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+45% Synergy $0.09
Deduce Deduce
+43% Synergy $0.09
Brackish Blunder Brackish Blunder
+27% Synergy $0.05
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+26% Synergy $0.47
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+25% Synergy $1.76
Disallow Disallow
+20% Synergy $1.66
Consign to Memory Consign to Memory
+19% Synergy $3.62
Resculpt Resculpt
+18% Synergy $0.40
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+16% Synergy $0.11
Access Denied Access Denied
+15% Synergy $2.34
Jace's Scrutiny Jace's Scrutiny
+9% Synergy $0.11
Rebuild Rebuild
+9% Synergy $0.24
Turn into a Pumpkin Turn into a Pumpkin
+9% Synergy $0.07
Don't Blink Don't Blink
+9% Synergy $0.17
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+9% Synergy $0.14
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+8% Synergy $0.23
Whirlwind Denial Whirlwind Denial
+8% Synergy $0.06
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+8% Synergy $0.31
Blue Elemental Blast Blue Elemental Blast
+8% Synergy $1.46
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+7% Synergy $0.58
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+7% Synergy $0.10
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+7% Synergy $0.26
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+7% Synergy $0.11
Dissipate Dissipate
+7% Synergy $0.16
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+6% Synergy $0.58
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+5% Synergy $1.44
Abjure Abjure
+5% Synergy $1.98
Commandeer Commandeer
+4% Synergy $2.62
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+3% Synergy $0.28
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-1% Synergy $17.58
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-2% Synergy $1.94
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
-3% Synergy $5.49
Rewind Rewind
-3% Synergy $0.44
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $44.88
Opt Opt
-7% Synergy $0.22
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-7% Synergy $0.24
High Tide High Tide
-8% Synergy $0.93
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-9% Synergy $0.29
Snap Snap
-10% Synergy $3.18
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-11% Synergy $4.94
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-12% Synergy $0.45
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-12% Synergy $7.42
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-14% Synergy $1.35
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-18% Synergy $2.06
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-18% Synergy $50.50
Swan Song Swan Song
-18% Synergy $8.40
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-19% Synergy $2.64
Negate Negate
-20% Synergy $0.06
Aetherize Aetherize
-21% Synergy $0.48

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Nyssa of Traken's game plan and control the board.

Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+35% Synergy $0.20
Drafna's Restoration Drafna's Restoration
+27% Synergy $1.48
Press for Answers Press for Answers
+18% Synergy $0.05
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+17% Synergy $0.32
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+16% Synergy $0.32
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+13% Synergy $4.93
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+9% Synergy $3.59
Theft of Dreams Theft of Dreams
+9% Synergy $0.28
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+9% Synergy $0.34
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+9% Synergy $0.70
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+9% Synergy $0.24
Gone Missing Gone Missing
+9% Synergy $0.13
Reconstruction Reconstruction
+9% Synergy $1.24
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+8% Synergy $0.30
Shifting Grift Shifting Grift
+8% Synergy $0.16
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+8% Synergy $0.37
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+8% Synergy $0.22
Beacon of Tomorrows Beacon of Tomorrows
+7% Synergy $2.65
March of Progress March of Progress
+7% Synergy $1.34
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+6% Synergy $14.31
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+6% Synergy $0.47
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+1% Synergy $7.80
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.40
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-2% Synergy $0.26
Preordain Preordain
-6% Synergy $0.60
Fabricate Fabricate
-12% Synergy $8.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+60% Synergy $0.20
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+45% Synergy $0.08
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+36% Synergy $1.89
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+28% Synergy $0.30
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+27% Synergy $3.57
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+27% Synergy $0.35
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+27% Synergy $0.21
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+27% Synergy $2.41
Survivor's Med Kit Survivor's Med Kit
+27% Synergy $0.18
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+25% Synergy $0.86
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+24% Synergy $1.44
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+20% Synergy $0.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $4.61
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+19% Synergy $1.07
Illvoi Light Jammer Illvoi Light Jammer
+19% Synergy $0.07
The Endstone The Endstone
+18% Synergy $3.13
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+18% Synergy $2.54
Summoning Station Summoning Station
+18% Synergy $7.55
Candlestick Candlestick
+18% Synergy $0.06
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+18% Synergy $1.87
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+18% Synergy $0.13
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+18% Synergy $0.17
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+18% Synergy $0.25
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+17% Synergy $1.95
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+16% Synergy $7.63
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+15% Synergy $1.01
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+15% Synergy $0.58
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+14% Synergy $2.37
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+14% Synergy $0.15
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+13% Synergy $1.33
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+12% Synergy $5.10
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+11% Synergy $0.78
Wishing Well Wishing Well
+10% Synergy $0.20
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+9% Synergy $1.88
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+9% Synergy $0.38
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+9% Synergy $0.64
Spare Supplies Spare Supplies
+9% Synergy $0.08
Implement of Examination Implement of Examination
+9% Synergy $0.07
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+9% Synergy $0.38
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+9% Synergy $12.38
Mirror of Fate Mirror of Fate
+9% Synergy $0.68
Sleeper Dart Sleeper Dart
+9% Synergy $0.21
Elsewhere Flask Elsewhere Flask
+9% Synergy $0.29
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.38
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+8% Synergy $8.88
Trading Post Trading Post
+8% Synergy $0.40
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+6% Synergy $19.42
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+4% Synergy $6.41
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-13% Synergy $5.93

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Nyssa of Traken's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+40% Synergy $3.70
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+39% Synergy $0.47
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+36% Synergy $0.07
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+36% Synergy $0.14
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+26% Synergy $0.25
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+18% Synergy $0.08
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+17% Synergy $1.78
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+10% Synergy $1.65
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+10% Synergy $0.15
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+9% Synergy $0.08
Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+9% Synergy $0.12
Capture Sphere Capture Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.06
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+9% Synergy $0.60
Betrayal Betrayal
+9% Synergy $0.30
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+8% Synergy $0.36
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+8% Synergy $0.54
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+8% Synergy $5.06
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+8% Synergy $0.66
Combat Research Combat Research
+7% Synergy $0.48
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+6% Synergy $2.41
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+6% Synergy $0.32
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+6% Synergy $0.44
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+4% Synergy $1.72
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+4% Synergy $2.94
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+1% Synergy $6.75
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+1% Synergy $3.10
Omniscience Omniscience
0% Synergy $6.42
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
-2% Synergy $1.45
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-3% Synergy $0.33
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-8% Synergy $3.41
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-8% Synergy $1.70
Propaganda Propaganda
-21% Synergy $3.22

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Nyssa of Traken to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+6% Synergy $1.66
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+5% Synergy $4.61
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy $8.00

Utility Lands

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

Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+39% Synergy $0.34
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+25% Synergy $7.61
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+18% Synergy $0.29
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.35
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+15% Synergy $1.52
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+11% Synergy $37.51
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+9% Synergy $9.12
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+9% Synergy $1.08
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+9% Synergy $0.77
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+9% Synergy $0.23
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+9% Synergy $0.19
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+8% Synergy $0.32
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.37
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+8% Synergy $0.17
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+8% Synergy $0.36
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+7% Synergy $0.18
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+6% Synergy $0.69
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $5.40
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+3% Synergy $1.66
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $44.23
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
0% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.70
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-4% Synergy $13.00
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $1.16
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-9% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-23% Synergy $4.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+37% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+36% Synergy $0.31
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+25% Synergy $0.30
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+21% Synergy $3.89
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+19% Synergy $0.07
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+18% Synergy $0.18
Terrarion Terrarion
+18% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy $1.08
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+17% Synergy $0.37
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+9% Synergy $0.05
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+9% Synergy $0.20
Buried Treasure Buried Treasure
+9% Synergy $0.12
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+9% Synergy $2.13
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+9% Synergy $0.19
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+9% Synergy $0.10
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+9% Synergy $0.13
Guild Globe Guild Globe
+9% Synergy $0.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.44
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+8% Synergy $0.35
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+8% Synergy $0.25
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+8% Synergy $0.67
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+8% Synergy $4.43
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+6% Synergy $0.36
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+6% Synergy $0.29
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+6% Synergy $13.42
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+6% Synergy $0.40
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.21
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $9.72
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-1% Synergy $4.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.26
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-4% Synergy $4.33
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-5% Synergy $5.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.53

Lands

The mana base foundation for Nyssa of Traken decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+22% Synergy $0.44
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+17% Synergy $0.31
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+8% Synergy $0.66
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+8% Synergy $0.28
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+8% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $2.43
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.22
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $1.26
Island Island
-3% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-12% Synergy $7.42

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