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Nyssa of Traken
Price tag $0.10

Legendary CreatureHuman Scientist

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3333 Current Rank
#3523 Last Week
#4250 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Nyssa of Traken.

Doctor Commanders

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

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Nyssa of Traken decks.

Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+23% Synergy $2.77

High Synergy Cards

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+74% Synergy $0.82
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+72% Synergy $2.12
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+63% Synergy $0.17
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+57% Synergy $0.08
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+56% Synergy $0.97
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+56% Synergy $0.15
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+54% Synergy $3.07
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+53% Synergy $4.89
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+51% Synergy $0.33
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+50% Synergy $0.04

Top Cards

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

Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+50% Synergy $0.05
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+49% Synergy $1.14
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+49% Synergy $0.08
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+44% Synergy $0.22
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+39% Synergy $0.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+36% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+32% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy $1.14
Pongify Pongify
+26% Synergy $1.81
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+16% Synergy $1.52

Game Changers

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

Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $716.12
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $64.58
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-5% Synergy $17.54
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $44.22
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-17% Synergy $51.13
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-19% Synergy $43.88

Creatures

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

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+49% Synergy $5.11
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+46% Synergy $2.81
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+40% Synergy $0.72
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+40% Synergy $0.13
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+38% Synergy $0.65
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+36% Synergy $1.62
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+33% Synergy $0.57
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+33% Synergy $0.14
Oaken Siren Oaken Siren
+32% Synergy $0.07
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+30% Synergy $5.17
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+26% Synergy $0.33
Valkyrie Aerial Unit Valkyrie Aerial Unit
+24% Synergy $0.07
Rook Turret Rook Turret
+24% Synergy $0.02
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+24% Synergy $0.18
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+24% Synergy $0.77
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+24% Synergy $4.22
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+24% Synergy $1.43
Sage of Lat-Nam Sage of Lat-Nam
+24% Synergy $0.14
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+23% Synergy $2.99
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+23% Synergy $0.09
Starwinder Starwinder
+22% Synergy $0.81
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+22% Synergy $0.20
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+22% Synergy $0.29
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+21% Synergy $0.41
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+21% Synergy $1.00
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+21% Synergy $6.03
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+21% Synergy $0.13
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+20% Synergy $2.97
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+18% Synergy $0.27
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+18% Synergy $0.12
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+17% Synergy $0.12
Waterwind Scout Waterwind Scout
+17% Synergy $0.05
Cartographer's Companion Cartographer's Companion
+17% Synergy $0.03
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+16% Synergy $0.30
Guidelight Optimizer Guidelight Optimizer
+16% Synergy $0.10
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+16% Synergy $0.10
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+16% Synergy $0.43
Memory Guardian Memory Guardian
+16% Synergy $0.22
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+15% Synergy $1.11
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+15% Synergy $0.42
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+15% Synergy $0.19
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+15% Synergy $0.07
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+14% Synergy $0.50
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+14% Synergy $0.16
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.16
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+13% Synergy $7.57
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+11% Synergy $0.29
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+11% Synergy $10.75
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.35
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-1% Synergy $0.96

Instants

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

Out Cold Out Cold
+45% Synergy $0.03
Deduce Deduce
+43% Synergy $0.05
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+32% Synergy $0.44
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+31% Synergy $1.18
Brackish Blunder Brackish Blunder
+25% Synergy $0.04
Access Denied Access Denied
+21% Synergy $2.71
Consign to Memory Consign to Memory
+21% Synergy $4.65
Disallow Disallow
+18% Synergy $2.42
Rebuild Rebuild
+16% Synergy $0.18
Whirlwind Denial Whirlwind Denial
+15% Synergy $0.13
Resculpt Resculpt
+14% Synergy $0.26
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+14% Synergy $0.12
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+14% Synergy $0.54
Jace's Scrutiny Jace's Scrutiny
+8% Synergy $0.05
Depths of Desire Depths of Desire
+8% Synergy $0.05
Turn into a Pumpkin Turn into a Pumpkin
+8% Synergy $0.10
Flatline Flatline
+8% Synergy $0.36
Syphon Essence Syphon Essence
+8% Synergy $0.04
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+8% Synergy $0.18
Blue Elemental Blast Blue Elemental Blast
+7% Synergy $1.55
Hurkyl's Recall Hurkyl's Recall
+7% Synergy $0.89
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.83
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+7% Synergy $0.26
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+7% Synergy $0.11
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+6% Synergy $0.08
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+5% Synergy $0.82
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+5% Synergy $0.37
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+4% Synergy $0.53
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+2% Synergy $0.16
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+1% Synergy $2.28
Opt Opt
0% Synergy $0.10
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
0% Synergy $1.26
Dispel Dispel
-1% Synergy $0.31
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-2% Synergy $15.61
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-3% Synergy $10.54
Rewind Rewind
-4% Synergy $0.41
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
-5% Synergy $4.92
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-8% Synergy $0.19
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.48
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-10% Synergy $7.76
High Tide High Tide
-11% Synergy $1.03
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-13% Synergy $0.58
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-17% Synergy $1.60
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-19% Synergy $1.83
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-19% Synergy $1.36
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-19% Synergy $46.95
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-20% Synergy $0.24
Negate Negate
-30% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

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

Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+45% Synergy $0.09
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+40% Synergy $0.08
Press for Answers Press for Answers
+17% Synergy $0.03
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+16% Synergy $4.35
Drafna's Restoration Drafna's Restoration
+16% Synergy $1.37
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+16% Synergy $0.30
March of Progress March of Progress
+15% Synergy $1.15
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+15% Synergy $0.32
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+12% Synergy $3.63
Shifting Grift Shifting Grift
+9% Synergy $0.23
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+8% Synergy $0.34
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+8% Synergy $0.55
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+8% Synergy $0.18
Gone Missing Gone Missing
+8% Synergy $0.13
Theft of Dreams Theft of Dreams
+8% Synergy $0.31
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+8% Synergy $0.20
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+7% Synergy $0.18
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+7% Synergy $0.20
Beacon of Tomorrows Beacon of Tomorrows
+6% Synergy $1.99
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+6% Synergy $0.76
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+6% Synergy $0.27
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+5% Synergy $10.43
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $8.76
Ravenform Ravenform
-2% Synergy $0.17
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-3% Synergy $3.63
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-3% Synergy $0.24
Fabricate Fabricate
-5% Synergy $8.72
Ponder Ponder
-13% Synergy $1.67
Preordain Preordain
-16% Synergy $0.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+71% Synergy $0.12
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+50% Synergy $0.06
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+39% Synergy $0.41
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+33% Synergy $1.13
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+32% Synergy $1.89
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+31% Synergy $0.21
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+31% Synergy $2.58
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+28% Synergy $1.23
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $3.92
Survivor's Med Kit Survivor's Med Kit
+27% Synergy $0.10
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+25% Synergy $1.50
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+25% Synergy $0.23
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+25% Synergy $0.11
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+25% Synergy $0.34
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+24% Synergy $1.45
Trading Post Trading Post
+24% Synergy $0.47
The Endstone The Endstone
+22% Synergy $3.76
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+21% Synergy $17.43
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+18% Synergy $0.94
Candlestick Candlestick
+18% Synergy $0.06
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+17% Synergy $2.15
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+16% Synergy $0.23
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+16% Synergy $0.03
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+16% Synergy $1.62
Summoning Station Summoning Station
+16% Synergy $5.98
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+16% Synergy $1.89
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+16% Synergy $1.53
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+15% Synergy $1.99
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+15% Synergy $1.61
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+14% Synergy $0.56
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+13% Synergy $0.93
Wishing Well Wishing Well
+12% Synergy $0.15
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+10% Synergy $1.97
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+9% Synergy $1.94
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+8% Synergy $5.30
Mirror of Fate Mirror of Fate
+8% Synergy $0.63
Elsewhere Flask Elsewhere Flask
+8% Synergy $0.11
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+8% Synergy $0.09
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+8% Synergy $7.76
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+8% Synergy $0.21
Alchemist's Vial Alchemist's Vial
+8% Synergy $0.08
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.84
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+7% Synergy $0.47
Neurok Stealthsuit Neurok Stealthsuit
+7% Synergy $0.73
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+7% Synergy $11.90
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+5% Synergy $5.86
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+5% Synergy $0.58
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+3% Synergy $0.28
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+1% Synergy $1.35
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-15% Synergy $4.34

Enchantments

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

Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+36% Synergy $0.06
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+36% Synergy $0.07
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+32% Synergy $0.24
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+25% Synergy $0.61
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+17% Synergy $0.08
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+16% Synergy $0.59
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+16% Synergy $0.42
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+15% Synergy $0.58
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+15% Synergy $3.91
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+10% Synergy $0.03
Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+8% Synergy $0.13
Betrayal Betrayal
+8% Synergy $0.28
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+8% Synergy $0.64
Opposition Opposition
+7% Synergy $0.78
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+7% Synergy $15.21
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+7% Synergy $0.29
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+6% Synergy $1.52
Combat Research Combat Research
+6% Synergy $0.27
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+5% Synergy $0.92
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+4% Synergy $1.14
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+2% Synergy $4.98
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+1% Synergy $3.74
Omniscience Omniscience
0% Synergy $5.39
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-1% Synergy $3.04
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-8% Synergy $1.35
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-9% Synergy $1.89
Propaganda Propaganda
-21% Synergy $2.29

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+13% Synergy $3.13
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+5% Synergy $1.58
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy $6.62

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+38% Synergy $1.04
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+25% Synergy $35.36
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+24% Synergy $0.22
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.29
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+16% Synergy $0.12
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+15% Synergy $10.89
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.35
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+15% Synergy $0.05
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+13% Synergy $1.57
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+11% Synergy $1.17
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+11% Synergy $1.21
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $39.21
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+8% Synergy $0.12
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+8% Synergy $0.46
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+8% Synergy $0.10
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+8% Synergy $0.16
Moonring Island Moonring Island
+8% Synergy $0.34
Shelldock Isle Shelldock Isle
+8% Synergy $2.35
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+7% Synergy $0.69
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+7% Synergy $0.10
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.35
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+7% Synergy $0.31
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+7% Synergy $20.05
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+6% Synergy $0.51
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+6% Synergy $0.07
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $2.78
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+3% Synergy $11.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $1.99
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
0% Synergy $0.18
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-2% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-3% Synergy $46.25
Rivendell Rivendell
-4% Synergy $1.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $1.70
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-11% Synergy $0.65
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-17% Synergy $18.45

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
+38% Synergy $0.13
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+26% Synergy $2.08
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+24% Synergy $0.19
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+24% Synergy $0.09
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+14% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.49
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+8% Synergy $0.09
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+8% Synergy $0.05
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+8% Synergy $0.09
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+8% Synergy $0.11
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+8% Synergy $0.14
Buried Treasure Buried Treasure
+8% Synergy $0.03
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+8% Synergy $0.48
Terrarion Terrarion
+8% Synergy $0.11
Guild Globe Guild Globe
+8% Synergy $0.07
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+8% Synergy $0.08
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+7% Synergy $0.52
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+7% Synergy $2.35
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+7% Synergy $0.18
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+7% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.05
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.26
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+5% Synergy $10.27
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $8.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.04
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-2% Synergy $4.29
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-5% Synergy $2.63
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-6% Synergy $3.47
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-7% Synergy $0.24

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+27% Synergy $0.55
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+17% Synergy $0.20
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+8% Synergy $0.25
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+8% Synergy $0.64
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+8% Synergy $0.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $4.81
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.12
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.52
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $38.48
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $23.54
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $26.43
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.97
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.38
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-10% Synergy $7.76

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