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Nyssa of Traken
Price tag $0.13

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.

Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+76% Synergy $0.19
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+73% Synergy $2.57
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+66% Synergy $0.37
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+65% Synergy $0.74
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+57% Synergy $0.67
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+57% Synergy $0.20
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+54% Synergy $1.46
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+52% Synergy $0.29
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+50% Synergy $0.12
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+49% Synergy $0.09

Top Cards

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

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+49% Synergy $5.92
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+48% Synergy $0.17
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+47% Synergy $1.24
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+43% Synergy $0.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+39% Synergy $1.58
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+38% Synergy $0.42
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+36% Synergy $0.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+32% Synergy $0.23
Pongify Pongify
+26% Synergy $1.74
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+24% Synergy $0.86

Game Changers

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

Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $832.25
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $62.72
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-5% Synergy $18.92
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $45.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-25% Synergy $53.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-26% Synergy $40.86

Creatures

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

Junk Diver Junk Diver
+48% Synergy $0.22
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+46% Synergy $2.42
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+41% Synergy $0.06
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+36% Synergy $1.63
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+33% Synergy $0.15
Oaken Siren Oaken Siren
+32% Synergy $0.05
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+32% Synergy $0.81
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+31% Synergy $0.45
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+30% Synergy $0.75
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+30% Synergy $0.28
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+26% Synergy $0.30
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+26% Synergy $2.63
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+24% Synergy $0.14
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+24% Synergy $0.26
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+24% Synergy $0.09
Sage of Lat-Nam Sage of Lat-Nam
+24% Synergy $0.14
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+24% Synergy $0.78
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+23% Synergy $0.35
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+19% Synergy $0.48
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+19% Synergy $0.13
Valkyrie Aerial Unit Valkyrie Aerial Unit
+19% Synergy $0.11
Rook Turret Rook Turret
+19% Synergy $0.04
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+18% Synergy $7.69
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+18% Synergy $0.12
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+17% Synergy $0.29
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+17% Synergy $3.20
Starwinder Starwinder
+17% Synergy $1.05
Daring Sleuth Bearer of Overwhelming Truths Daring Sleuth
+17% Synergy $0.07
Waterwind Scout Waterwind Scout
+17% Synergy $0.05
Arcbound Crusher Arcbound Crusher
+16% Synergy $4.46
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+16% Synergy $0.28
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+16% Synergy $1.33
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+16% Synergy $0.38
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+16% Synergy $0.29
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+16% Synergy $0.20
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+16% Synergy $4.50
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+15% Synergy $1.60
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+15% Synergy $5.67
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+15% Synergy $0.21
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+14% Synergy $0.65
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+14% Synergy $0.32
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.16
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+13% Synergy $0.09
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+13% Synergy $0.23
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+13% Synergy $0.21
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+12% Synergy $5.45
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+11% Synergy $10.90
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+10% Synergy $0.20
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+8% Synergy $0.23
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+7% Synergy $0.97

Instants

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

Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+41% Synergy $0.05
Out Cold Out Cold
+41% Synergy $0.02
Deduce Deduce
+40% Synergy $0.07
Brackish Blunder Brackish Blunder
+25% Synergy $0.05
Resculpt Resculpt
+23% Synergy $0.34
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+23% Synergy $0.46
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+22% Synergy $1.47
Consign to Memory Consign to Memory
+19% Synergy $3.08
Disallow Disallow
+18% Synergy $2.38
Rebuild Rebuild
+16% Synergy $0.15
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+15% Synergy $0.50
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+14% Synergy $0.12
Access Denied Access Denied
+13% Synergy $2.41
Retract Retract
+8% Synergy $6.22
Don't Blink Don't Blink
+8% Synergy $0.08
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+8% Synergy $0.14
Jace's Scrutiny Jace's Scrutiny
+8% Synergy $0.05
Flatline Flatline
+8% Synergy $0.34
Syphon Essence Syphon Essence
+8% Synergy $0.04
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+7% Synergy $0.13
Hurkyl's Recall Hurkyl's Recall
+7% Synergy $1.08
Blue Elemental Blast Blue Elemental Blast
+7% Synergy $1.50
Whirlwind Denial Whirlwind Denial
+7% Synergy $0.08
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+6% Synergy $0.09
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+6% Synergy $0.22
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+5% Synergy $3.91
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+5% Synergy $0.33
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+4% Synergy $0.10
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+2% Synergy $0.21
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+2% Synergy $0.15
Dispel Dispel
-1% Synergy $0.39
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-3% Synergy $6.11
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-3% Synergy $1.96
Rewind Rewind
-4% Synergy $0.47
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
-4% Synergy $4.46
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-7% Synergy $47.15
Opt Opt
-8% Synergy $0.12
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-8% Synergy $0.17
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.83
Snap Snap
-10% Synergy $2.41
High Tide High Tide
-11% Synergy $1.03
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-11% Synergy $0.14
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-11% Synergy $6.70
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-12% Synergy $7.56
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-13% Synergy $0.42
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $1.60
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy $1.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-19% Synergy $1.93
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-20% Synergy $2.29
Negate Negate
-21% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

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

Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+32% Synergy $0.05
Drafna's Restoration Drafna's Restoration
+25% Synergy $1.46
Press for Answers Press for Answers
+17% Synergy $0.03
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+16% Synergy $0.29
March of Progress March of Progress
+15% Synergy $2.88
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+14% Synergy $0.29
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+12% Synergy $5.48
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+8% Synergy $3.58
Shifting Grift Shifting Grift
+8% Synergy $0.14
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+8% Synergy $0.31
Gone Missing Gone Missing
+8% Synergy $0.13
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+8% Synergy $0.47
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+8% Synergy $0.10
Theft of Dreams Theft of Dreams
+8% Synergy $0.28
Reconstruction Reconstruction
+8% Synergy $1.34
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+7% Synergy $0.28
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+7% Synergy $0.31
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+7% Synergy $0.12
Beacon of Tomorrows Beacon of Tomorrows
+6% Synergy $2.83
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+6% Synergy $0.49
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+5% Synergy $10.98
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $7.59
Ravenform Ravenform
-1% Synergy $0.19
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-2% Synergy $3.08
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-3% Synergy $0.19
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.29
Fabricate Fabricate
-5% Synergy $9.10
Preordain Preordain
-7% Synergy $0.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+60% Synergy $0.13
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+41% Synergy $0.04
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+32% Synergy $2.27
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+27% Synergy $2.71
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+27% Synergy $2.04
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+25% Synergy $0.71
Survivor's Med Kit Survivor's Med Kit
+25% Synergy $0.13
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+25% Synergy $0.34
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+25% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+24% Synergy $4.38
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+24% Synergy $1.16
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+20% Synergy $0.14
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+19% Synergy $4.36
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+19% Synergy $1.07
The Endstone The Endstone
+18% Synergy $2.69
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+16% Synergy $0.11
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+16% Synergy $0.16
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+16% Synergy $2.86
Summoning Station Summoning Station
+16% Synergy $7.33
Candlestick Candlestick
+16% Synergy $0.08
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+16% Synergy $1.46
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+16% Synergy $0.18
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+15% Synergy $2.21
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+15% Synergy $1.54
Trading Post Trading Post
+15% Synergy $0.48
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+15% Synergy $3.85
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+14% Synergy $1.00
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+14% Synergy $1.93
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+14% Synergy $0.05
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+13% Synergy $22.17
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+13% Synergy $1.24
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+13% Synergy $0.63
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+11% Synergy $0.63
Wishing Well Wishing Well
+10% Synergy $0.16
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.27
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+8% Synergy $0.67
Spare Supplies Spare Supplies
+8% Synergy $0.15
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+8% Synergy $12.36
Sleeper Dart Sleeper Dart
+8% Synergy $0.06
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+8% Synergy $19.22
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+8% Synergy $0.34
Flight Spellbomb Flight Spellbomb
+8% Synergy $0.08
Retributive Wand Retributive Wand
+8% Synergy $0.13
Piston Sledge Piston Sledge
+8% Synergy $0.10
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.63
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+7% Synergy $11.94
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.16
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+3% Synergy $45.20
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+2% Synergy $1.31
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-16% Synergy $4.94

Enchantments

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

Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+45% Synergy $3.70
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+33% Synergy $0.07
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+33% Synergy $0.05
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+24% Synergy $0.23
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+17% Synergy $1.92
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+17% Synergy $0.07
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+15% Synergy $1.58
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+10% Synergy $0.04
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+9% Synergy $0.04
Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+8% Synergy $0.13
Betrayal Betrayal
+8% Synergy $0.23
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+8% Synergy $0.66
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+8% Synergy $0.47
Capture Sphere Capture Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.06
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+8% Synergy $0.58
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+7% Synergy $5.10
Opposition Opposition
+7% Synergy $0.72
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+7% Synergy $11.33
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+7% Synergy $0.45
Combat Research Combat Research
+6% Synergy $0.45
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+5% Synergy $1.89
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+5% Synergy $0.63
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $0.35
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+4% Synergy $2.00
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+3% Synergy $3.20
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+2% Synergy $7.55
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+1% Synergy $5.47
Omniscience Omniscience
0% Synergy $5.46
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
0% Synergy $3.16
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
-3% Synergy $1.10
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-4% Synergy $0.18
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-9% Synergy $3.14
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-9% Synergy $0.95
Propaganda Propaganda
-22% Synergy $3.23

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+13% Synergy $3.77
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+5% Synergy $1.88
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy $6.44

Utility Lands

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

Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+39% Synergy $0.22
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+30% Synergy $1.83
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+17% Synergy $35.94
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+16% Synergy $0.13
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+15% Synergy $9.95
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.34
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+13% Synergy $1.32
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+9% Synergy $1.38
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+8% Synergy $0.15
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+8% Synergy $0.66
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+8% Synergy $0.26
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+7% Synergy $0.32
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+7% Synergy $0.13
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+7% Synergy $0.06
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.30
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+6% Synergy $0.66
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+6% Synergy $0.46
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $11.66
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $4.45
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+3% Synergy $1.67
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.28
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $45.08
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.27
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-10% Synergy $0.20
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-17% Synergy $5.01

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+40% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+39% Synergy $0.23
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+27% Synergy $4.51
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+23% Synergy $0.25
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+19% Synergy $0.06
Terrarion Terrarion
+17% Synergy $0.09
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+16% Synergy $0.10
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+16% Synergy $0.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+14% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.32
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+8% Synergy $0.13
Buried Treasure Buried Treasure
+8% Synergy $0.03
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+8% Synergy $0.07
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+8% Synergy $0.11
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+8% Synergy $0.05
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+8% Synergy $0.12
Guild Globe Guild Globe
+8% Synergy $0.06
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+8% Synergy $0.19
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+8% Synergy $0.90
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+7% Synergy $0.40
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+7% Synergy $0.29
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+7% Synergy $0.80
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.27
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.69
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+5% Synergy $0.30
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+5% Synergy $12.46
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.21
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $8.99
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.71
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-2% Synergy $4.08
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-5% Synergy $3.55
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-6% Synergy $5.11

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+28% Synergy $0.37
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+15% Synergy $0.22
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+8% Synergy $0.40
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+8% Synergy $0.21
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+8% Synergy $0.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $4.93
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.17
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.27
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $41.20
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $26.93
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.81
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $25.95
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $14.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-12% Synergy $7.56

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