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Nyssa of Traken
Price tag $0.12

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 12 Doctors.

High Synergy Cards

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

Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+78% Synergy $1.64
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+72% Synergy $0.58
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+66% Synergy $0.10
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+66% Synergy $2.99
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+65% Synergy $0.22
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+62% Synergy $1.09
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+62% Synergy $0.24
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+61% Synergy $3.60
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+60% Synergy $0.26
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+55% Synergy $0.04

Top Cards

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

Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+55% Synergy $0.04
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+54% Synergy $0.04
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+50% Synergy $0.62
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+41% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+40% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+38% Synergy $1.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+37% Synergy $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+33% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
+26% Synergy $2.10
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+21% Synergy $1.15

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+4% Synergy $11.76
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $42.63
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $57.48
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $48.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $48.08

Creatures

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

Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+55% Synergy $0.12
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+51% Synergy $1.49
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+45% Synergy $0.40
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+44% Synergy $0.22
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+43% Synergy $0.60
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+43% Synergy $0.15
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+39% Synergy $1.26
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+33% Synergy $0.59
Guidelight Optimizer Guidelight Optimizer
+33% Synergy $0.03
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+33% Synergy $0.21
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+33% Synergy $0.35
Memory Guardian Memory Guardian
+33% Synergy $0.20
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+33% Synergy $0.12
Sage of Lat-Nam Sage of Lat-Nam
+33% Synergy $0.07
Oaken Siren Oaken Siren
+32% Synergy $0.06
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+31% Synergy $0.18
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+27% Synergy $0.29
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+22% Synergy $0.48
Cartographer's Companion Cartographer's Companion
+22% Synergy $0.03
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+22% Synergy $0.35
Daring Sleuth Bearer of Overwhelming Truths Daring Sleuth
+22% Synergy $0.12
Waterwind Scout Waterwind Scout
+22% Synergy $0.05
Arcbound Crusher Arcbound Crusher
+22% Synergy $4.33
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+21% Synergy $3.69
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+21% Synergy $0.12
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+21% Synergy $1.35
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+21% Synergy $0.13
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+20% Synergy $0.20
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+19% Synergy $0.17
Memnite Memnite
+19% Synergy $1.12
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.23
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+19% Synergy $0.29
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+18% Synergy $0.18
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+18% Synergy $0.19
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+17% Synergy $2.34
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+16% Synergy $9.51
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+14% Synergy $0.24
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+13% Synergy $0.25
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+12% Synergy $0.91
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+12% Synergy $2.89
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+12% Synergy $0.17
Cold Case Cracker Cold Case Cracker
+12% Synergy $0.02
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+12% Synergy $0.19
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+11% Synergy $0.58
Sojourner's Companion Sojourner's Companion
+11% Synergy $0.15
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+11% Synergy $0.15
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+9% Synergy $0.19
Arcum Dagsson Arcum Dagsson
+9% Synergy $11.85
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+5% Synergy $0.68
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
-3% Synergy $0.34

Instants

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

Out Cold Out Cold
+50% Synergy $0.04
Deduce Deduce
+48% Synergy $0.09
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+42% Synergy $1.16
Brackish Blunder Brackish Blunder
+33% Synergy $0.03
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+32% Synergy $0.62
Rebuild Rebuild
+22% Synergy $0.15
Whirlwind Denial Whirlwind Denial
+21% Synergy $0.06
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+20% Synergy $0.50
Access Denied Access Denied
+18% Synergy $3.45
Disallow Disallow
+15% Synergy $1.90
Consign to Memory Consign to Memory
+15% Synergy $4.49
Resculpt Resculpt
+13% Synergy $0.29
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+11% Synergy $0.81
Retract Retract
+11% Synergy $4.30
Don't Blink Don't Blink
+11% Synergy $0.13
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+11% Synergy $0.21
Jace's Scrutiny Jace's Scrutiny
+11% Synergy $0.03
Depths of Desire Depths of Desire
+11% Synergy $0.05
Turn into a Pumpkin Turn into a Pumpkin
+11% Synergy $0.07
Flatline Flatline
+11% Synergy $0.43
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+10% Synergy $0.19
Blue Elemental Blast Blue Elemental Blast
+10% Synergy $1.17
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.63
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+9% Synergy $0.07
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+9% Synergy $0.08
Dissipate Dissipate
+8% Synergy $0.06
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+8% Synergy $0.26
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+7% Synergy $0.68
Delay Delay
+7% Synergy $1.31
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+6% Synergy $0.33
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+5% Synergy $0.34
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $2.25
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+3% Synergy $1.28
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+2% Synergy $15.68
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.29
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
0% Synergy $7.15
Rewind Rewind
-1% Synergy $0.45
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.14
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $6.09
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.64
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-5% Synergy $49.42
Snap Snap
-6% Synergy $1.54
High Tide High Tide
-11% Synergy $1.29
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $1.65
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-14% Synergy $1.75
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-16% Synergy $42.96
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-18% Synergy $0.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-19% Synergy $1.51
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-24% Synergy $1.46
Negate Negate
-28% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

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

Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+37% Synergy $0.13
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+25% Synergy $1.66
Press for Answers Press for Answers
+22% Synergy $0.02
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+21% Synergy $0.40
March of Progress March of Progress
+20% Synergy $0.91
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+11% Synergy $0.29
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+11% Synergy $0.16
Gone Missing Gone Missing
+11% Synergy $0.08
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+10% Synergy $0.26
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+10% Synergy $0.45
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+10% Synergy $0.31
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+10% Synergy $0.18
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+9% Synergy $0.25
Beacon of Tomorrows Beacon of Tomorrows
+9% Synergy $2.01
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+8% Synergy $8.87
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+8% Synergy $1.10
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+6% Synergy $3.20
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $7.90
Ravenform Ravenform
0% Synergy $0.18
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-1% Synergy $0.21
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-1% Synergy $2.92
Preordain Preordain
-14% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
-19% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Prized Statue Prized Statue
+55% Synergy $0.19
Survivor's Med Kit Survivor's Med Kit
+50% Synergy $0.14
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+38% Synergy $5.02
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+33% Synergy $1.37
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+33% Synergy $1.60
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+33% Synergy $0.24
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+33% Synergy $0.03
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+32% Synergy $10.62
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+32% Synergy $0.76
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+32% Synergy $1.39
Trading Post Trading Post
+32% Synergy $0.38
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+31% Synergy $0.67
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+30% Synergy $4.48
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+28% Synergy $0.93
Candlestick Candlestick
+25% Synergy $0.07
Summoning Station Summoning Station
+22% Synergy $4.87
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+22% Synergy $0.35
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+22% Synergy $0.18
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+21% Synergy $1.37
Wishing Well Wishing Well
+19% Synergy $0.22
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+12% Synergy $1.32
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+11% Synergy $1.29
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+11% Synergy $0.29
Spare Supplies Spare Supplies
+11% Synergy $0.07
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+11% Synergy $0.29
Sleeper Dart Sleeper Dart
+11% Synergy $0.04
Elsewhere Flask Elsewhere Flask
+11% Synergy $0.11
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+11% Synergy $17.42
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+11% Synergy $0.37
Myr Turbine Myr Turbine
+11% Synergy $3.82
Piston Sledge Piston Sledge
+11% Synergy $0.09
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+10% Synergy $2.23
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+10% Synergy $8.14
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+10% Synergy $0.95
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+10% Synergy $0.51
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+10% Synergy $54.66
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+9% Synergy $2.15
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy $0.76
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+8% Synergy $7.08
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+8% Synergy $4.99
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+7% Synergy $3.56
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+7% Synergy $8.99
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+7% Synergy $3.67
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.30
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+6% Synergy $42.07
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $1.20
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+2% Synergy $1.34
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+2% Synergy $2.65
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-4% Synergy $29.26
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-10% Synergy $3.79

Enchantments

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

Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+50% Synergy $0.08
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+50% Synergy $0.06
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+43% Synergy $0.20
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+36% Synergy $0.86
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+22% Synergy $0.13
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+15% Synergy $0.06
Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+11% Synergy $0.13
Betrayal Betrayal
+11% Synergy $0.27
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+10% Synergy $0.42
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+10% Synergy $21.31
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+10% Synergy $0.45
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+10% Synergy $0.80
Opposition Opposition
+10% Synergy $0.69
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+9% Synergy $0.66
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+7% Synergy $1.41
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+4% Synergy $5.01
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+1% Synergy $1.77
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $2.01

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+18% Synergy $2.39
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-4% Synergy $6.28

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+44% Synergy $0.86
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+28% Synergy $38.71
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+27% Synergy $7.74
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+22% Synergy $0.15
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+21% Synergy $0.36
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+20% Synergy $0.06
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+19% Synergy $1.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+17% Synergy $34.54
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.46
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+10% Synergy $22.85
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+10% Synergy $0.15
Moonring Island Moonring Island
+10% Synergy $0.32
Shelldock Isle Shelldock Isle
+10% Synergy $2.72
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+9% Synergy $9.47
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+9% Synergy $0.64
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+9% Synergy $0.09
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+7% Synergy $1.84
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+6% Synergy $0.77
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+5% Synergy $1.22
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+1% Synergy $0.34
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.14
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
0% Synergy $51.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.98
Rivendell Rivendell
-1% Synergy $0.77
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.41
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-9% Synergy $0.25
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-14% Synergy $19.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+56% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+51% Synergy $0.22
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+37% Synergy $1.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+24% Synergy $0.51
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+21% Synergy $0.27
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+20% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $1.33
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+11% Synergy $0.13
Buried Treasure Buried Treasure
+11% Synergy $0.04
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+11% Synergy $0.05
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+11% Synergy $0.47
Terrarion Terrarion
+11% Synergy $0.10
Guild Globe Guild Globe
+11% Synergy $0.04
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+11% Synergy $0.15
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+10% Synergy $0.08
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+10% Synergy $0.20
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+10% Synergy $0.56
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+10% Synergy $0.11
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+7% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.07
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $7.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.12
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+1% Synergy $2.82
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $2.44
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $2.10
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-14% Synergy $0.14

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+16% Synergy $0.70
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+11% Synergy $0.21
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+11% Synergy $0.35
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+11% Synergy $0.26
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+10% Synergy $0.47
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+9% Synergy $3.53
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.11
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.50
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+5% Synergy $50.15
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $25.51
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $0.83
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $24.04
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.72
Island Island
-4% Synergy $0.05
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.64

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