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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

#4561 Current Rank
#4341 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.

The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+30% Synergy $0.27

High Synergy Cards

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

Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+76% Synergy $0.21
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+73% Synergy $2.09
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+66% Synergy $0.30
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+65% Synergy $0.60
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+57% Synergy $0.72
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+57% Synergy $0.16
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+54% Synergy $1.34
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+52% Synergy $0.27
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+50% Synergy $0.11
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 $5.12
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+47% Synergy $2.06
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+46% Synergy $1.92
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+45% Synergy $3.91
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+38% Synergy $1.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+36% Synergy $0.20
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+32% Synergy $0.19
Pongify Pongify
+26% Synergy $1.47
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+24% Synergy $0.67
Counterspell Counterspell
-17% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $740.80
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $63.77
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-5% Synergy $17.51
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $40.38
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-25% Synergy $49.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-27% Synergy $37.99

Creatures

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

Junk Diver Junk Diver
+48% Synergy $0.15
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+48% Synergy $0.17
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+41% Synergy $0.08
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+38% Synergy $0.49
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+36% Synergy $1.39
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+33% Synergy $0.13
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+32% Synergy $0.73
Oaken Siren Oaken Siren
+32% Synergy $0.04
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+31% Synergy $0.42
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+30% Synergy $0.56
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+26% Synergy $0.29
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+26% Synergy $3.71
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+24% Synergy $0.85
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+24% Synergy $0.08
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+24% Synergy $0.23
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+24% Synergy $0.09
Sage of Lat-Nam Sage of Lat-Nam
+24% Synergy $0.14
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+23% Synergy $0.42
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+19% Synergy $0.41
Rook Turret Rook Turret
+19% Synergy $0.05
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+19% Synergy $0.12
Valkyrie Aerial Unit Valkyrie Aerial Unit
+19% Synergy $0.09
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+18% Synergy $6.59
Steelswarm Operator Steelswarm Operator
+18% Synergy $0.07
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+17% Synergy $0.28
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+17% Synergy $2.72
Starwinder Starwinder
+17% Synergy $0.70
Daring Sleuth Bearer of Overwhelming Truths Daring Sleuth
+17% Synergy $0.10
Waterwind Scout Waterwind Scout
+17% Synergy $0.05
Cartographer's Companion Cartographer's Companion
+17% Synergy $0.04
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+16% Synergy $0.21
Arcbound Crusher Arcbound Crusher
+16% Synergy $4.90
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+16% Synergy $0.15
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+16% Synergy $0.80
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+16% Synergy $0.30
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+16% Synergy $5.22
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+16% Synergy $0.49
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+15% Synergy $4.96
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+15% Synergy $0.89
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+15% Synergy $0.19
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+14% Synergy $0.52
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+14% Synergy $0.19
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+14% Synergy $0.35
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+13% Synergy $0.05
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+13% Synergy $0.18
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+12% Synergy $4.58
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+11% Synergy $4.60
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+10% Synergy $0.08
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+8% Synergy $0.20
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-1% Synergy $0.85

Instants

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

Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+41% Synergy $0.07
Out Cold Out Cold
+41% Synergy $0.03
Deduce Deduce
+40% Synergy $0.08
Brackish Blunder Brackish Blunder
+25% Synergy $0.03
Resculpt Resculpt
+23% Synergy $0.18
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+23% Synergy $0.51
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+22% Synergy $1.02
Consign to Memory Consign to Memory
+19% Synergy $4.86
Disallow Disallow
+18% Synergy $3.77
Rebuild Rebuild
+16% Synergy $0.14
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+15% Synergy $0.48
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+14% Synergy $0.10
Access Denied Access Denied
+13% Synergy $2.60
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+12% Synergy $0.29
Jace's Scrutiny Jace's Scrutiny
+8% Synergy $0.04
Syphon Essence Syphon Essence
+8% Synergy $0.05
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+8% Synergy $0.17
Flatline Flatline
+8% Synergy $0.29
Retract Retract
+8% Synergy $5.23
Hurkyl's Recall Hurkyl's Recall
+7% Synergy $0.94
Dissipate Dissipate
+6% Synergy $0.10
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+6% Synergy $0.16
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+6% Synergy $0.25
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+6% Synergy $0.13
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+5% Synergy $4.71
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+5% Synergy $0.50
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+5% Synergy $0.35
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+4% Synergy $0.05
Abjure Abjure
+4% Synergy $3.11
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+3% Synergy $0.21
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+2% Synergy $0.22
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-3% Synergy $0.99
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-3% Synergy $5.88
Rewind Rewind
-4% Synergy $0.42
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
-5% Synergy $3.81
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-7% Synergy $48.26
Opt Opt
-8% Synergy $0.10
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-8% Synergy $0.20
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $7.43
Snap Snap
-10% Synergy $2.69
High Tide High Tide
-11% Synergy $0.89
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-11% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-11% Synergy $8.82
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-12% Synergy $7.42
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-13% Synergy $0.40
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-19% Synergy $1.58
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-19% Synergy $45.83
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-20% Synergy $1.89
Negate Negate
-22% Synergy $0.25

Sorceries

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

Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+31% Synergy $0.05
Drafna's Restoration Drafna's Restoration
+25% Synergy $1.45
Press for Answers Press for Answers
+17% Synergy $0.03
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+16% Synergy $0.28
March of Progress March of Progress
+15% Synergy $2.19
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+14% Synergy $0.26
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+12% Synergy $4.69
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+8% Synergy $4.62
Shifting Grift Shifting Grift
+8% Synergy $0.08
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+8% Synergy $0.28
Reconstruction Reconstruction
+8% Synergy $1.24
Theft of Dreams Theft of Dreams
+8% Synergy $0.30
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+8% Synergy $0.55
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+8% Synergy $0.11
Gone Missing Gone Missing
+8% Synergy $0.14
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+7% Synergy $0.17
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+7% Synergy $0.32
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+7% Synergy $0.07
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+6% Synergy $0.60
Beacon of Tomorrows Beacon of Tomorrows
+6% Synergy $2.33
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+5% Synergy $10.83
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $7.98
Ravenform Ravenform
-1% Synergy $0.17
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-3% Synergy $0.19
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-3% Synergy $2.45
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.18
Fabricate Fabricate
-5% Synergy $8.90
Preordain Preordain
-8% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+60% Synergy $0.09
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+41% Synergy $0.03
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+32% Synergy $1.70
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+27% Synergy $2.70
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+27% Synergy $2.18
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+25% Synergy $0.86
Survivor's Med Kit Survivor's Med Kit
+25% Synergy $0.06
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+25% Synergy $0.33
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+25% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+24% Synergy $3.86
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+24% Synergy $1.55
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+20% Synergy $0.10
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+19% Synergy $3.20
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+19% Synergy $0.87
The Endstone The Endstone
+17% Synergy $2.79
Candlestick Candlestick
+16% Synergy $0.08
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+16% Synergy $0.09
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+16% Synergy $0.15
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+16% Synergy $3.18
Summoning Station Summoning Station
+16% Synergy $6.60
Salvaging Station Salvaging Station
+16% Synergy $1.38
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+16% Synergy $0.22
Trading Post Trading Post
+15% Synergy $0.47
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+15% Synergy $2.15
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+15% Synergy $2.06
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+15% Synergy $1.70
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+14% Synergy $0.80
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+14% Synergy $0.09
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+14% Synergy $1.97
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+13% Synergy $20.65
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+13% Synergy $1.83
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+13% Synergy $0.60
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+11% Synergy $0.61
Wishing Well Wishing Well
+10% Synergy $0.15
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.45
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+8% Synergy $0.28
Implement of Examination Implement of Examination
+8% Synergy $0.06
Sleeper Dart Sleeper Dart
+8% Synergy $0.06
Mirror of Fate Mirror of Fate
+8% Synergy $0.70
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+8% Synergy $0.23
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+8% Synergy $19.40
Dollhouse of Horrors Dollhouse of Horrors
+8% Synergy $0.17
Braided Net Braided Quipu Braided Net
+8% Synergy $0.13
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+8% Synergy $0.32
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+8% Synergy $0.29
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.66
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $2.04
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+5% Synergy $8.07
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+5% Synergy $7.12
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-16% Synergy $4.33

Enchantments

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

Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+43% Synergy $0.28
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+33% Synergy $0.07
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+33% Synergy $0.08
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+24% Synergy $0.22
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+17% Synergy $1.73
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+17% Synergy $0.06
Verity Circle Verity Circle
+15% Synergy $0.94
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+10% Synergy $0.05
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+9% Synergy $0.05
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+8% Synergy $0.41
Betrayal Betrayal
+8% Synergy $0.25
Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+8% Synergy $0.12
Capture Sphere Capture Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.07
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+8% Synergy $0.52
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+8% Synergy $0.56
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+7% Synergy $12.56
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+7% Synergy $0.45
Opposition Opposition
+7% Synergy $0.75
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+7% Synergy $5.03
Combat Research Combat Research
+6% Synergy $0.33
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+5% Synergy $0.84
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $0.30
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+4% Synergy $2.27
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+4% Synergy $1.12
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+3% Synergy $3.48
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+2% Synergy $5.95
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+1% Synergy $4.65
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+1% Synergy $2.76
Omniscience Omniscience
0% Synergy $5.56
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
-3% Synergy $1.21
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-4% Synergy $0.17
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-8% Synergy $1.07
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-9% Synergy $3.12
Propaganda Propaganda
-21% Synergy $2.77

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+13% Synergy $3.89
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+5% Synergy $1.82
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy $6.02

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 $2.05
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+17% Synergy $34.91
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+16% Synergy $0.12
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+15% Synergy $10.48
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.33
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+13% Synergy $1.47
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+9% Synergy $1.71
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+8% Synergy $0.12
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+8% Synergy $0.15
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+8% Synergy $0.56
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+7% Synergy $0.03
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.24
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+7% Synergy $0.32
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+7% Synergy $0.10
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+6% Synergy $0.76
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+6% Synergy $0.38
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $10.25
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $3.34
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+3% Synergy $1.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $38.24
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.37
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-11% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-17% Synergy $6.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+40% Synergy $0.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+38% Synergy $0.17
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+26% Synergy $2.18
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+23% Synergy $0.18
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+19% Synergy $0.09
Terrarion Terrarion
+17% Synergy $0.12
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+16% Synergy $0.19
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+16% Synergy $0.06
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $0.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.34
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+8% Synergy $0.54
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+8% Synergy $0.09
Guild Globe Guild Globe
+8% Synergy $0.05
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+8% Synergy $0.04
Buried Treasure Buried Treasure
+8% Synergy $0.06
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+8% Synergy $0.18
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+8% Synergy $0.13
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+8% Synergy $0.07
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+8% Synergy $0.11
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+7% Synergy $0.29
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+7% Synergy $0.27
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+7% Synergy $0.49
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+5% Synergy $0.73
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+5% Synergy $10.62
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.21
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.27
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.18
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $9.68
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.22
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-2% Synergy $3.47
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-5% Synergy $3.16
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-6% Synergy $3.41

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+27% Synergy $0.43
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+15% Synergy $0.20
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+8% Synergy $0.23
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+8% Synergy $0.54
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+8% Synergy $0.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $4.69
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.07
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.42
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $37.92
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $24.38
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.80
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $25.18
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.06
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-11% Synergy $8.82

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