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Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
Price tag $5.67

Legendary CreatureTurtle Ninja

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1649 Current Rank
#2010 Last Week
#1579 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Taeko, the Patient Avalanche.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Taeko, the Patient Avalanche decks.

Ninja's Blades Ninja's Blades
+6% Synergy $0.57
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+3% Synergy $7.01
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+3% Synergy $4.85
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+2% Synergy $1.84
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
0% Synergy $0.69

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Taeko, the Patient Avalanche's abilities and overall game plan.

Silver-Fur Master Silver-Fur Master
+75% Synergy $0.21
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+73% Synergy $0.17
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+70% Synergy $1.27
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+69% Synergy $0.55
Ingenious Infiltrator Ingenious Infiltrator
+69% Synergy $0.89
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+69% Synergy $0.48
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+69% Synergy $1.19
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+65% Synergy $1.59
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+64% Synergy $0.13
Satoru Umezawa Satoru Umezawa
+63% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Taeko, the Patient Avalanche decks.

Silent-Blade Oni Silent-Blade Oni
+62% Synergy $0.90
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
+62% Synergy $15.85
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+60% Synergy $3.21
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
+60% Synergy $9.42
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+59% Synergy $1.12
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+56% Synergy $0.96
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+53% Synergy $0.82
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+52% Synergy $0.94
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+49% Synergy $0.29
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
+66% Synergy $1.62
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $48.08
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $42.63
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-15% Synergy $58.30
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $48.94

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Taeko, the Patient Avalanche's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Throat Slitter Throat Slitter
+56% Synergy $8.05
Orochi Soul-Reaver Orochi Soul-Reaver
+56% Synergy $2.34
Higure, the Still Wind Higure, the Still Wind
+55% Synergy $11.35
Moonsnare Specialist Moonsnare Specialist
+51% Synergy $0.05
Throatseeker Throatseeker
+50% Synergy $0.24
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+48% Synergy $2.00
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+47% Synergy $1.24
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+40% Synergy $4.13
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+39% Synergy $0.21
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+37% Synergy $27.42
Dokuchi Silencer Dokuchi Silencer
+36% Synergy $0.09
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+35% Synergy $0.24
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+35% Synergy $0.95
Moonblade Shinobi Moonblade Shinobi
+32% Synergy $0.27
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+31% Synergy $0.72
Biting-Palm Ninja Biting-Palm Ninja
+30% Synergy $0.19
Walker of Secret Ways Walker of Secret Ways
+30% Synergy $2.97
Nezumi Prowler Nezumi Prowler
+30% Synergy $0.18
Dimir Infiltrator Dimir Infiltrator
+22% Synergy $1.55
Phantom Ninja Phantom Ninja
+21% Synergy $0.14
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+17% Synergy $0.41
Covert Technician Covert Technician
+17% Synergy $0.11
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+15% Synergy $0.26
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+15% Synergy $0.14
Tormented Soul Tormented Soul
+15% Synergy $0.68
Azra Smokeshaper Azra Smokeshaper
+15% Synergy $0.18
Alora, Merry Thief Alora, Merry Thief
+15% Synergy $0.08
Shrieking Drake Shrieking Drake
+14% Synergy $0.08
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+12% Synergy $1.60
Skullsnatcher Skullsnatcher
+12% Synergy $1.24
Mukotai Ambusher Mukotai Ambusher
+12% Synergy $0.07
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+11% Synergy $0.15
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+11% Synergy $20.35
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+10% Synergy $19.42
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+10% Synergy $0.27
Okiba-Gang Shinobi Okiba-Gang Shinobi
+10% Synergy $1.27
Saiba Cryptomancer Saiba Cryptomancer
+10% Synergy $0.13
Ambling Stormshell Ambling Stormshell
+10% Synergy $0.18
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+9% Synergy $2.88
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+9% Synergy $0.39
Gudul Lurker Gudul Lurker
+9% Synergy $0.73
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+8% Synergy $0.23
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+7% Synergy $1.56
Network Disruptor Network Disruptor
+7% Synergy $0.08
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+6% Synergy $2.89
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+5% Synergy $0.19
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+3% Synergy $30.11
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+3% Synergy $0.09
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.26
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-3% Synergy $5.30

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Taeko, the Patient Avalanche safe.

Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+37% Synergy $0.51
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+36% Synergy $0.81
Snap Snap
+27% Synergy $1.54
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+26% Synergy $2.59
Aetherize Aetherize
+25% Synergy $0.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+22% Synergy $1.46
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+15% Synergy $0.37
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+13% Synergy $0.17
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+13% Synergy $0.30
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+12% Synergy $0.04
Displace Displace
+11% Synergy $0.48
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+10% Synergy $1.75
Blur Blur
+10% Synergy $0.21
Unsummon Unsummon
+10% Synergy $0.24
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+9% Synergy $1.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $5.21
Get Out Get Out
+7% Synergy $0.15
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+7% Synergy $0.16
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $2.10
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+3% Synergy $2.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $7.64
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $0.41
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.24
Resculpt Resculpt
+1% Synergy $0.29
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $1.15
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-1% Synergy $0.26
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-2% Synergy $0.79
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.14
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $9.16
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.24
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-5% Synergy $0.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.51
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $42.96
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $6.09
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-10% Synergy $0.99
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-17% Synergy $2.94

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Taeko, the Patient Avalanche's game plan and control the board.

Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+36% Synergy $0.18
Kaito's Pursuit Kaito's Pursuit
+24% Synergy $0.07
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+21% Synergy $0.39
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+11% Synergy $8.96
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+9% Synergy $0.35
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+8% Synergy $0.23
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+8% Synergy $3.59
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $5.30
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+1% Synergy $1.13
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.65
Damnation Damnation
-3% Synergy $18.68
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
-5% Synergy $8.39
Preordain Preordain
-5% Synergy $0.61
Reanimate Reanimate
-13% Synergy $7.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+34% Synergy $0.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.30
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+16% Synergy $9.42
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+16% Synergy $2.49
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+15% Synergy $2.15
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+13% Synergy $1.54
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+11% Synergy $0.07
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.45
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+10% Synergy $20.45
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+8% Synergy $0.47
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+7% Synergy $1.77
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+6% Synergy $1.75
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+5% Synergy $4.99
Assassin Gauntlet Assassin Gauntlet
+5% Synergy $0.20
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $3.79
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $7.32
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Taeko, the Patient Avalanche's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Smoke Shroud Smoke Shroud
+56% Synergy $0.24
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+50% Synergy $0.32
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+46% Synergy $0.16
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+37% Synergy $13.01
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+24% Synergy $0.87
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+11% Synergy $0.92
Rooftop Bypass Rooftop Bypass
+11% Synergy $2.23
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+9% Synergy $0.28
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+6% Synergy $5.01
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+6% Synergy $0.70
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+4% Synergy $2.20
Dire Undercurrents Dire Undercurrents
+4% Synergy $5.82
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $2.01
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $15.42
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-1% Synergy $18.49
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-6% Synergy $1.55
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Taeko, the Patient Avalanche to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaito Shizuki Kaito Shizuki
+37% Synergy $1.09
Kaito, Dancing Shadow Kaito, Dancing Shadow
+33% Synergy $0.26

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.27
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+20% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $1.98
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+15% Synergy $0.28
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+9% Synergy $21.58
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy $19.28
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+3% Synergy $8.17
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+3% Synergy $9.70
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $19.02
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.57
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+1% Synergy $0.34
Rivendell Rivendell
+1% Synergy $0.77
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $6.61
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.25
Restless Reef Restless Reef
-1% Synergy $0.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $1.41
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-10% Synergy $47.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+27% Synergy $4.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $1.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+3% Synergy $0.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.07
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-1% Synergy $0.54
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.22

Lands

The mana base foundation for Taeko, the Patient Avalanche decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.18
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+18% Synergy $8.84
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+14% Synergy $1.71
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+13% Synergy $3.25
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $5.21
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+8% Synergy $0.19
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+7% Synergy $3.86
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+6% Synergy $0.21
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+6% Synergy $20.14
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+4% Synergy $0.26
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+4% Synergy $0.30
Underground River Underground River
+4% Synergy $1.37
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.39
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+3% Synergy $15.63
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $15.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $7.64
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+2% Synergy $0.19
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+2% Synergy $3.03
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $0.41
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+2% Synergy $0.18
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.26
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-1% Synergy $8.98
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-1% Synergy $0.07
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-1% Synergy $9.82
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.15
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $0.93
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $13.72
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.53
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $9.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy $34.04
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-5% Synergy
River of Tears River of Tears
-5% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-8% Synergy $0.34
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-9% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.11

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