Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
$2.42
$2.42Legendary Creature — Turtle Ninja
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Proven Option
Well-established with solid community support.
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#2533
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Taeko, the Patient Avalanche decks.
Yuriko, Hope from the Shadows+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.13
Boss Uramon, Shadow's Reach+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$18.72
Mabel, Bitter Recluse+2% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$0.15
Multiply by Zero+1% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$0.29
Turbulent Wetlands-4% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$3.06
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Taeko, the Patient Avalanche's abilities and overall game plan.
Prosperous Thief+76% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$0.25
Silver-Fur Master+75% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$0.40
Ninja of the Deep Hours+71% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$1.55
Ingenious Infiltrator+71% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$1.85
Thousand-Faced Shadow+70% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$1.86
Satoru, the Infiltrator+68% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$1.15
Fallen Shinobi+65% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$6.71
Satoru Umezawa+65% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.56
Moon-Circuit Hacker+64% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.36
Silent-Blade Oni+61% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$5.79
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Taeko, the Patient Avalanche decks.
Prosperous Thief+76% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$0.25
Silver-Fur Master+75% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$0.40
Ninja of the Deep Hours+71% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$1.55
Ingenious Infiltrator+71% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$1.85
Thousand-Faced Shadow+70% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$1.86
Satoru, the Infiltrator+68% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$1.15
Fallen Shinobi+65% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$6.71
Moon-Circuit Hacker+64% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.36
Changeling Outcast+53% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$2.62
Baleful Strix+49% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$7.70
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Cyclonic Rift-3% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$39.05
Fierce Guardianship-7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$67.28
Demonic Tutor-10% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$64.43
Rhystic Study-12% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$67.78
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Taeko, the Patient Avalanche's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Satoru Umezawa+65% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.56
Silent-Blade Oni+61% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$5.79
Mistblade Shinobi+60% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$3.35
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni+59% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$12.81
Throat Slitter+57% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$3.52
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion+57% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$3.10
Higure, the Still Wind+55% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$15.37
Moonsnare Specialist+53% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.27
Slither Blade+52% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$1.99
Mist-Syndicate Naga+49% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$2.71
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar+46% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$1.71
Triton Shorestalker+40% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.44
Sakashima's Student+38% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$21.51
Dokuchi Silencer+37% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.28
Enduring Curiosity+37% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$6.88
Ornithopter+34% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.31
Moonblade Shinobi+32% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.13
Silent Hallcreeper+32% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$1.06
Nezumi Prowler+31% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.30
Walker of Secret Ways+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.68
Mist-Cloaked Herald+30% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.29
Biting-Palm Ninja+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.36
Splinter, Hamato Yoshi+23% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.28
Dimir Infiltrator+21% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.64
Phantom Ninja+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.25
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive+18% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.15
Azure Beastbinder+17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.41
Shark Shredder, Killer Clone+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.32
Tormented Soul+16% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.54
Covert Technician+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.18
Faerie Seer+16% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.38
Azra Smokeshaper+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.26
Alora, Merry Thief+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.11
Skullsnatcher+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.22
Oroku Saki, Shredder Rising+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.21
Invisible Stalker+12% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.12
Gingerbrute+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.32
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$27.79
Elektra, Daughter of the Hand+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.32
Mukotai Ambusher+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.22
Okiba-Gang Shinobi+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.19
Displacer Kitten+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$34.07
Saiba Cryptomancer+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.29
Peregrine Drake+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.27
Siren Stormtamer+9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.39
Gudul Lurker+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.44
Ingenious Prodigy+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.29
Mockingbird+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$3.66
Roaming Throne+3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$49.48
Solemn Simulacrum+0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.55
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Taeko, the Patient Avalanche safe.
Familiar's Ruse+38% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.63
Ghostly Flicker+32% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$2.30
Snap+26% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$3.23
Aetherize+21% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.53
Withering Torment+21% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$1.35
An Offer You Can't Refuse+16% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$3.23
Run Away Together+13% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.18
Essence Flux+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.23
Planar Incision+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.32
Teferi's Time Twist+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.29
Displace+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.27
Blur+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.41
March of Swirling Mist+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.46
Unsummon+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.22
Get Out+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.35
Spider-Sense+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.18
Fading Hope+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.23
Arcane Denial+7% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$2.61
Counterspell+7% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$4.36
Fell the Profane+6% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$5.48
Hide on the Ceiling+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.69
Pongify+3% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.63
Sink into Stupor+3% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$8.91
Slip Out the Back+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.15
Waterlogged Teachings+2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.41
Rapid Hybridization+1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.95
Resculpt+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.22
Countersquall+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.78
Go for the Throat0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.66
Negate-1% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.15
Infernal Grasp-1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.29
Opt-1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.28
Cyclonic Rift-3% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$39.05
Deadly Rollick-3% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$27.21
Malakir Rebirth-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$12.09
Reality Shift-3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.28
Brainstorm-5% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.29
Fierce Guardianship-7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$67.28
Mana Drain-8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$54.54
Drown in the Loch-8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.53
Swan Song-9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$12.16
Dark Ritual-18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$8.15
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Taeko, the Patient Avalanche's game plan and control the board.
Enter the Enigma+33% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.31
Shredder's Technique+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.32
Splinter's Technique+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.59
Donatello's Technique+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.24
Raise the Palisade+10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$10.71
Splash Portal+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.46
Feed the Swarm+7% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.22
Blasphemous Edict+5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$4.69
Toxic Deluge+2% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$5.31
Crippling Fear+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.79
Damnation-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$21.70
Kindred Dominance-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.37
Ponder-3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.85
Preordain-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.87
Demonic Tutor-10% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$64.43
Reanimate-18% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$10.65
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Bident of Thassa+35% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.49
Swiftfoot Boots+22% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$1.86
Conjurer's Closet+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.83
Whispersilk Cloak+14% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$2.25
Brotherhood Regalia+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$10.33
Vorpal Sword+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.72
Sword of Hearth and Home+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$18.34
Lightning Greaves+8% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$2.97
Mask of Riddles+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.70
Crystal Shard+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.62
Ninja's Blades+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.39
Leyline Axe+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.63
Winged Boots+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.72
Sword of the Animist+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.92
Banner of Kinship+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$8.05
Sapphire Medallion0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$8.42
Wayfarer's Bauble-1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.31
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Taeko, the Patient Avalanche's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Smoke Shroud+54% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.17
Cunning Evasion+48% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.34
Gossip's Talent+43% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.26
Cover of Darkness+36% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$21.66
Ninja Teen+30% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$1.27
Reconnaissance Mission+26% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.37
Rogue Class+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.20
Aqueous Form+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.29
Rooftop Bypass+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.56
Coastal Piracy+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.27
Kindred Discovery+7% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$5.12
Dire Undercurrents+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.62
Unstoppable Plan+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.76
Bitterblossom+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$32.73
Propaganda0% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$2.63
Black Market Connections-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$12.85
Phyrexian Arena-7% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.84
Mystic Remora-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$13.36
Rhystic Study-12% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$67.78
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Taeko, the Patient Avalanche to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares+59% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$9.12
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator+58% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$2.53
Kaito Shizuki+36% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$1.38
Kaito, Dancing Shadow+32% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.38
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage+34% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.37
Access Tunnel+23% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.58
Creeping Tar Pit+18% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.40
Reliquary Tower+15% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$4.38
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+11% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$33.30
Secret Tunnel+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.40
Realm of Koh+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.35
Otawara, Soaring City+5% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$27.95
The Black Gate+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$9.79
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$10.14
Bojuka Bog+2% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$1.36
Three Tree City+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$27.44
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$11.30
Rivendell+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.33
Halimar Depths+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.40
Restless Reef+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.13
Mystic Sanctuary-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.31
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.18
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$51.64
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patchwork Banner+23% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$2.68
Thought Vessel+12% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$1.87
Talisman of Dominance+5% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.74
Arcane Signet+4% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$0.39
Dimir Signet+1% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.33
Sol Ring0% Synergy
in 87% of decks
$1.21
Fellwar Stone-4% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$11.39
Commander's Sphere-5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.21
Mind Stone-9% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.33
Lands
The mana base foundation for Taeko, the Patient Avalanche decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Turtle Lair+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.22
Path of Ancestry+19% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.28
Gloomlake Verge+12% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$10.24
Shipwreck Marsh+11% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$1.65
Drowned Catacomb+10% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.92
Dimir Aqueduct+9% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.38
Secluded Courtyard+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.34
Clearwater Pathway+7% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$4.57
Fell the Profane+6% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$5.48
Morphic Pool+4% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$9.95
Sunken Hollow+4% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$0.28
Escape Tunnel+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.23
Sink into Stupor+3% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$8.91
Undercity Sewers+3% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$15.55
Tainted Isle+3% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$2.22
Underground River+2% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$1.04
Darkslick Shores+2% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.99
Waterlogged Teachings+2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.41
Darkwater Catacombs+1% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.29
Island+1% Synergy
in 98% of decks
$0.08
Contaminated Aquifer+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.34
Fetid Pools+0% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.28
Polluted Delta+0% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$20.43
Swamp+0% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.11
Hidden Lair0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.68
Dimir Guildgate0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.13
Dismal Backwater0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.22
Terramorphic Expanse0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.17
Command Tower0% Synergy
in 87% of decks
$0.24
Boggart Trawler-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.92
Cavern of Souls-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$50.30
Watery Grave-1% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$10.04
Sunken Ruins-2% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.47
Fabled Passage-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.93
Flooded Strand-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$16.26
River of Tears-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.34
Evolving Wilds-3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.10
Malakir Rebirth-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$12.09
Temple of Deceit-3% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.19
Underground Sea-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
Myriad Landscape-5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.30
Choked Estuary-7% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.31
Exotic Orchard-7% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.25
Taeko, the Patient Avalanche Deck Stats
Based on 938 Taeko, the Patient Avalanche decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 11 |
| 2 | 22 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 32
- Instant 11
- Sorcery 4
- Artifact 9
- Enchantment 5
- Planeswalker 2
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 32 |
| Instant | 11 |
| Sorcery | 4 |
| Artifact | 9 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Planeswalker | 2 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 21 basic, 15 nonbasic
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Aug 2026 · #2300
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 658 |
| 2024-11 | 508 |
| 2024-12 | 941 |
| 2025-01 | 976 |
| 2025-02 | 1053 |
| 2025-03 | 1375 |
| 2025-04 | 1226 |
| 2025-05 | 1349 |
| 2025-06 | 1386 |
| 2025-07 | 1537 |
| 2025-08 | 1574 |
| 2025-09 | 1209 |
| 2025-10 | 1283 |
| 2025-11 | 1916 |
| 2025-12 | 1690 |
| 2026-01 | 1798 |
| 2026-02 | 1926 |
| 2026-03 | 1939 |
| 2026-04 | 2220 |
| 2026-05 | 2259 |
| 2026-06 | 2330 |
| 2026-07 | 2684 |
| 2026-08 | 2300 |
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