The Valeyard
$0.28
$0.28
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1048
Current Rank
#1222
Last Week
#1139
Last Month
Links & Decks
Grixis Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring The Valeyard.
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Valeyard decks.
Ether+1% Synergy
$0.14
Dauntless Scrapbot+1% Synergy
$0.10
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat0% Synergy
$1.09
Sorceress's Schemes0% Synergy
$0.12
Y'shtola Rhul-2% Synergy
$7.01
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Valeyard's abilities and overall game plan.
Great Intelligence's Plan+95% Synergy
$0.21
This Is How It Ends+94% Synergy
$0.20
Ensnared by the Mara+94% Synergy
$1.02
Truth or Consequences+93% Synergy
$0.16
Sycorax Commander+90% Synergy
$0.18
Plea for Power+90% Synergy
$0.15
Davros, Dalek Creator+90% Synergy
$0.33
Split Decision+89% Synergy
$1.10
Hunted by The Family+89% Synergy
$0.16
Illusion of Choice+87% Synergy
$1.81
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Valeyard decks.
The Dalek Emperor+86% Synergy
$0.16
Mob Verdict+86% Synergy
$0.27
Capital Punishment+86% Synergy
$2.89
Tyrant's Choice+84% Synergy
$1.02
Midnight Crusader Shuttle+82% Synergy
$0.21
Trap the Trespassers+81% Synergy
$0.12
Grudge Keeper+81% Synergy
$0.21
Missy+79% Synergy
$0.26
Genesis of the Daleks+76% Synergy
$0.29
The Master, Gallifrey's End+72% Synergy
$0.14
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Expropriate+66% Synergy
$10.93
Rhystic Study+6% Synergy
$48.94
Deflecting Swat0% Synergy
$46.20
Jeska's Will-1% Synergy
$26.15
Cyclonic Rift-3% Synergy
$48.08
Mystical Tutor-4% Synergy
$11.92
Fierce Guardianship-5% Synergy
$42.63
Ancient Tomb-6% Synergy
$94.69
Vampiric Tutor-8% Synergy
$50.85
Demonic Tutor-9% Synergy
$58.30
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Valeyard's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Cult of Skaro+55% Synergy
$0.15
Messenger Jays+51% Synergy
$0.10
Dalek Drone+49% Synergy
$0.28
Dalek Squadron+48% Synergy
$1.09
Auton Soldier+45% Synergy
$7.71
Solemn Simulacrum+43% Synergy
$0.26
Goblin Electromancer+42% Synergy
$0.18
Nightscape Familiar+38% Synergy
$0.27
Kess, Dissident Mage+34% Synergy
$1.59
Spark Double+33% Synergy
$6.73
Cyberman Patrol+32% Synergy
$3.69
Weeping Angel+28% Synergy
$0.20
Cybermen Squadron+27% Synergy
$7.23
Stormcatch Mentor+27% Synergy
$0.31
The Cyber-Controller+26% Synergy
$0.21
Fatespinner+26% Synergy
$5.81
Dr. Eggman+26% Synergy
$3.44
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces+20% Synergy
$31.10
The Master, Mesmerist+20% Synergy
$0.15
Thunderclap Drake+19% Synergy
$4.26
Baleful Strix+16% Synergy
$0.82
Archmage of Runes+16% Synergy
$1.02
Cormela, Glamour Thief+14% Synergy
$0.20
Renegade Silent+13% Synergy
$0.14
The Master, Multiplied+12% Synergy
$7.98
Vashta Nerada+12% Synergy
$1.08
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos+11% Synergy
$3.40
The Rani+11% Synergy
$0.13
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman+10% Synergy
$0.19
Archaeomancer+8% Synergy
$0.32
Alania, Divergent Storm+8% Synergy
$0.16
Rassilon, the War President+7% Synergy
$0.09
Agitator Ant+7% Synergy
$0.17
Indulgent Tormentor+6% Synergy
$0.49
Cybermat+6% Synergy
$0.16
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant+6% Synergy
$6.04
Kardur, Doomscourge+5% Synergy
$0.65
Sakashima the Impostor+5% Synergy
$8.65
Bothersome Quasit+4% Synergy
$10.12
Bloodletter of Aclazotz+2% Synergy
$24.34
Storm-Kiln Artist+1% Synergy
$0.90
Roaming Throne-4% Synergy
$30.11
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Valeyard safe.
Tempt with Mayhem+49% Synergy
$0.92
Cyber Conversion+34% Synergy
$0.68
Flatline+24% Synergy
$0.43
Return the Favor+22% Synergy
$1.38
Snuff Out+10% Synergy
$16.38
Hostile Negotiations+10% Synergy
$0.20
Counterspell+8% Synergy
$1.65
Chaos Warp+8% Synergy
$0.34
Fact or Fiction+8% Synergy
$0.17
Aetherize+7% Synergy
$0.29
Risk Factor+7% Synergy
$0.64
Invert Polarity+4% Synergy
$0.45
Arcane Denial+2% Synergy
$1.75
Terminate+1% Synergy
$0.32
Withering Torment+1% Synergy
$2.59
Baleful Mastery+1% Synergy
$1.47
Mana Drain0% Synergy
$42.96
Dark Ritual-1% Synergy
$2.94
An Offer You Can't Refuse-4% Synergy
$1.46
Negate-4% Synergy
$0.24
Deadly Rollick-5% Synergy
$18.24
Brainstorm-6% Synergy
$1.51
Swan Song-8% Synergy
$6.09
Bedevil-9% Synergy
$0.51
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Valeyard's game plan and control the board.
Bite of the Black Rose+73% Synergy
$0.58
Prisoner's Dilemma+63% Synergy
$0.75
Seize the Spotlight+56% Synergy
$4.47
Exterminate!+43% Synergy
$0.16
Sadistic Shell Game+39% Synergy
$0.32
Quantum Misalignment+34% Synergy
$8.87
Doomsday Confluence+31% Synergy
$0.22
Nanogene Conversion+21% Synergy
$4.68
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+20% Synergy
$7.87
Tempt with Reflections+19% Synergy
$1.85
Choice of Damnations+18% Synergy
$12.04
Disrupt Decorum+17% Synergy
$0.82
Make an Example+14% Synergy
$4.58
Tempt with Immortality+14% Synergy
$0.97
Delete+13% Synergy
$0.49
Path of the Schemer+13% Synergy
$0.21
Path of the Enigma+11% Synergy
$0.12
Manifold Insights+10% Synergy
$0.73
Tempt with Vengeance+9% Synergy
$0.35
Path of the Pyromancer+9% Synergy
$0.45
Wheel of Misfortune+8% Synergy
$4.42
Mizzix's Mastery+8% Synergy
$1.62
Minds Aglow+8% Synergy
$0.73
Virtus's Maneuver+8% Synergy
$0.54
Feed the Swarm+5% Synergy
$0.23
Vandalblast+3% Synergy
$2.73
Blasphemous Act+2% Synergy
$1.13
Preordain+2% Synergy
$0.61
Ponder0% Synergy
$1.65
Blasphemous Edict0% Synergy
$3.59
Toxic Deluge-12% Synergy
$5.30
Windfall-18% Synergy
$3.95
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Coercive Portal+68% Synergy
$5.70
Lightning Greaves+18% Synergy
$4.45
Tempting Contract+14% Synergy
$7.33
Cybership+8% Synergy
$0.34
Wayfarer's Bauble+7% Synergy
$0.24
Chimil, the Inner Sun+7% Synergy
$13.05
TARDIS+7% Synergy
$0.13
Sword of Wealth and Power+6% Synergy
$19.73
Palantír of Orthanc+4% Synergy
$11.69
Swiftfoot Boots+2% Synergy
$1.30
Strionic Resonator+1% Synergy
$5.37
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Valeyard's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Propaganda+47% Synergy
$2.01
Death in Heaven+32% Synergy
$0.20
The Toymaker's Trap+23% Synergy
$0.11
The Sound of Drums+22% Synergy
$1.95
Wound Reflection+17% Synergy
$6.39
Painful Quandary+13% Synergy
$0.59
Blink+12% Synergy
$0.19
Double Vision+9% Synergy
$0.49
Day of the Moon+6% Synergy
$0.15
Phyrexian Arena+4% Synergy
$1.55
Black Market Connections+1% Synergy
$15.42
Court of Ambition+1% Synergy
$3.51
Court of Vantress+1% Synergy
$2.49
Mystic Remora-4% Synergy
$8.34
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower+27% Synergy
$1.98
Trenzalore Clocktower+27% Synergy
$0.15
Ominous Cemetery+14% Synergy
$0.16
Temple of the False God+11% Synergy
$0.14
Creeping Tar Pit+8% Synergy
$0.28
Lavaclaw Reaches+7% Synergy
$0.27
Bojuka Bog+2% Synergy
$0.57
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+2% Synergy
$47.16
Cabal Coffers+1% Synergy
$24.56
Mistrise Village-2% Synergy
$5.43
Otawara, Soaring City-5% Synergy
$19.28
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Model of Unity+82% Synergy
$0.11
Thought Vessel+21% Synergy
$1.33
Laser Screwdriver+16% Synergy
$0.47
Talisman of Indulgence+15% Synergy
$1.94
Talisman of Dominance+11% Synergy
$0.90
Talisman of Creativity+7% Synergy
$1.32
Mind Stone+7% Synergy
$0.22
Commander's Sphere+6% Synergy
$0.16
Sonic Screwdriver+5% Synergy
$0.56
Arcane Signet+4% Synergy
$0.51
Relic of Sauron+2% Synergy
$5.15
Cursed Mirror+2% Synergy
$0.96
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
$0.29
Decanter of Endless Water+1% Synergy
$2.10
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
$1.07
Chromatic Lantern-2% Synergy
$2.17
Dimir Signet-3% Synergy
$0.54
Fellwar Stone-7% Synergy
$1.12
Rakdos Signet-8% Synergy
$0.76
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Valeyard decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Stormcarved Coast+36% Synergy
$2.60
Haunted Ridge+35% Synergy
$3.99
Shipwreck Marsh+33% Synergy
$3.25
Temple of Malice+20% Synergy
$0.22
Gallifrey Council Chamber+19% Synergy
$0.32
Dragonskull Summit+18% Synergy
$1.01
Drowned Catacomb+18% Synergy
$1.71
Temple of Epiphany+18% Synergy
$0.29
Temple of Deceit+18% Synergy
$0.34
Crumbling Necropolis+14% Synergy
$0.26
Training Center+14% Synergy
$10.54
Luxury Suite+14% Synergy
$13.40
Morphic Pool+12% Synergy
$15.63
Shadowblood Ridge+12% Synergy
$0.28
Exotic Orchard+11% Synergy
$0.45
Xander's Lounge+11% Synergy
$7.08
Smoldering Marsh+11% Synergy
$0.38
Darkwater Catacombs+11% Synergy
$0.26
Sunken Hollow+10% Synergy
$0.26
Fetid Pools+8% Synergy
$0.19
Canyon Slough+7% Synergy
$0.40
Fiery Islet+6% Synergy
$2.38
Swamp+5% Synergy
$0.07
Mountain+5% Synergy
$0.06
Island+4% Synergy
$0.05
Sulfur Falls+4% Synergy
$0.32
Choked Estuary+4% Synergy
$0.23
Frostboil Snarl+4% Synergy
$0.20
Terramorphic Expanse+3% Synergy
$0.28
Command Tower+2% Synergy
$0.22
Foreboding Ruins0% Synergy
$0.22
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
$0.11
Dimir Aqueduct-1% Synergy
$0.21
Steam Vents-2% Synergy
$14.78
Blood Crypt-2% Synergy
$15.33
Seething Landscape-2% Synergy
$0.21
Underground Sea-2% Synergy
Badlands-2% Synergy
Volcanic Island-2% Synergy
Rakdos Carnarium-2% Synergy
$0.32
Izzet Boilerworks-3% Synergy
$0.27
Watery Grave-4% Synergy
$8.98
Scalding Tarn-4% Synergy
$24.04
Path of Ancestry-6% Synergy
$0.18
Polluted Delta-7% Synergy
$15.21
Bloodstained Mire-7% Synergy
$13.68
Evolving Wilds-10% Synergy
$0.23
Sulfurous Springs-12% Synergy
$0.40
Shivan Reef-13% Synergy
$0.24
Underground River-14% Synergy
$1.37
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Valeyard.
Siani, Eye of the Storm // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
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Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
Saruman, the White Hand
Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
Missy
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Wick, the Whorled Mind
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
The Ninth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Círdan the Shipwright
Don Andres, the Renegade
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Siani, Eye of the Storm // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Cormela, Glamour Thief
Kess, Dissident Mage
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Davros, Dalek Creator
Obeka, Brute Chronologist
The Fifteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Goro-Goro and Satoru
Gwendlyn Di Corci
Sedris, the Traitor King
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Anhelo, the Painter
Edward Kenway