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The Valeyard
Price tag $0.43

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Grixis

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1134 Current Rank
#1246 Last Week
#1122 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Valeyard.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Valeyard decks.

Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
+1% Synergy $0.77
Sinister Hideout Sinister Hideout
0% Synergy $0.04
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-2% Synergy $62.47
Oscorp Industries Oscorp Industries
-3% Synergy $0.78
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
-3% Synergy $0.57

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Valeyard's abilities and overall game plan.

Great Intelligence's Plan Great Intelligence's Plan
+95% Synergy $0.20
This Is How It Ends This Is How It Ends
+94% Synergy $0.20
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+94% Synergy $3.73
Truth or Consequences Truth or Consequences
+92% Synergy $0.15
Sycorax Commander Sycorax Commander
+91% Synergy $0.16
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+90% Synergy $0.12
Davros, Dalek Creator Davros, Dalek Creator
+89% Synergy $0.31
Split Decision Split Decision
+89% Synergy $1.32
Hunted by The Family Hunted by The Family
+88% Synergy $0.14
Mob Verdict Mob Verdict
+87% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

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

Illusion of Choice Illusion of Choice
+87% Synergy $2.06
The Dalek Emperor The Dalek Emperor
+86% Synergy $0.13
Capital Punishment Capital Punishment
+86% Synergy $2.99
Tyrant's Choice Tyrant's Choice
+84% Synergy $0.91
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+82% Synergy $0.24
Trap the Trespassers Trap the Trespassers
+81% Synergy $0.15
Grudge Keeper Grudge Keeper
+81% Synergy $0.20
Missy Missy
+78% Synergy $0.18
Genesis of the Daleks Genesis of the Daleks
+76% Synergy $0.21
Bite of the Black Rose Bite of the Black Rose
+74% Synergy $0.54

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $51.13
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $28.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $43.88
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $13.26
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $44.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $94.95
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-9% Synergy $54.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $48.71

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Valeyard's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

The Master, Gallifrey's End The Master, Gallifrey's End
+72% Synergy $0.10
Cult of Skaro Cult of Skaro
+54% Synergy $0.11
Messenger Jays Messenger Jays
+50% Synergy $0.14
Dalek Squadron Dalek Squadron
+48% Synergy $0.47
Dalek Drone Dalek Drone
+48% Synergy $0.23
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+45% Synergy $5.47
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+42% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+41% Synergy $0.16
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+38% Synergy $0.28
Kess, Dissident Mage Kess, Dissident Mage
+37% Synergy $1.77
Spark Double Spark Double
+33% Synergy $8.16
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+33% Synergy $4.22
Weeping Angel Weeping Angel
+28% Synergy $0.17
Dr. Eggman Dr. Eggman
+28% Synergy $0.96
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+27% Synergy $12.39
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+26% Synergy $7.31
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+26% Synergy $0.29
The Cyber-Controller The Cyber-Controller
+26% Synergy $0.22
The Master, Mesmerist The Master, Mesmerist
+19% Synergy $0.10
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+18% Synergy $29.25
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+18% Synergy $5.02
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+16% Synergy $0.82
Cormela, Glamour Thief Cormela, Glamour Thief
+16% Synergy $0.09
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+15% Synergy $1.85
Renegade Silent Renegade Silent
+13% Synergy $0.19
The Master, Multiplied The Master, Multiplied
+12% Synergy $2.86
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+11% Synergy $3.77
Vashta Nerada Vashta Nerada
+11% Synergy $0.93
The Rani The Rani
+10% Synergy $0.10
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
+9% Synergy $0.11
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+8% Synergy $0.27
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+8% Synergy $0.13
Rassilon, the War President Rassilon, the War President
+7% Synergy $0.10
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+6% Synergy $0.17
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+5% Synergy $0.50
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+5% Synergy $0.50
Cybermat Cybermat
+5% Synergy $0.08
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+5% Synergy $7.89
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+5% Synergy $5.81
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+4% Synergy $11.98
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+2% Synergy $25.36
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+1% Synergy $1.03
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
-3% Synergy $29.01

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Valeyard safe.

Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+49% Synergy $0.85
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+33% Synergy $0.53
Flatline Flatline
+23% Synergy $0.36
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+21% Synergy $1.53
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.12
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+9% Synergy $16.95
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+9% Synergy $0.17
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.50
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.60
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.36
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+7% Synergy $0.50
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+4% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.83
Terminate Terminate
+1% Synergy $0.59
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+1% Synergy $2.46
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $46.95
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-1% Synergy $2.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $52.81
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $3.43
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $1.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.27
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $19.11
Bedevil Bedevil
-9% Synergy $0.34
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.48

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Valeyard's game plan and control the board.

Expropriate Expropriate
+64% Synergy $11.57
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+63% Synergy $0.52
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+55% Synergy $14.90
Exterminate! Exterminate!
+43% Synergy $0.11
Sadistic Shell Game Sadistic Shell Game
+40% Synergy $0.23
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+34% Synergy $10.43
Doomsday Confluence Doomsday Confluence
+28% Synergy $0.15
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+20% Synergy $8.76
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+20% Synergy $3.24
Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Reflections
+20% Synergy $2.02
Choice of Damnations Choice of Damnations
+18% Synergy $12.25
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+17% Synergy $0.83
Make an Example Make an Example
+14% Synergy $6.40
Delete Delete
+13% Synergy $0.55
Tempt with Immortality Tempt with Immortality
+13% Synergy $1.24
Path of the Schemer Path of the Schemer
+12% Synergy $0.15
Manifold Insights Manifold Insights
+10% Synergy $0.72
Path of the Enigma Path of the Enigma
+10% Synergy $0.16
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+9% Synergy $5.19
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+9% Synergy $2.35
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.40
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+8% Synergy $0.58
Path of the Pyromancer Path of the Pyromancer
+8% Synergy $2.25
Virtus's Maneuver Virtus's Maneuver
+8% Synergy $0.78
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.22
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.58
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $1.83
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $4.78
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.67
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.97
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $5.94
Windfall Windfall
-19% Synergy $3.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Coercive Portal Coercive Portal
+68% Synergy $6.47
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.12
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+16% Synergy $7.76
Cybership Cybership
+8% Synergy $0.69
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.21
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+7% Synergy $13.99
TARDIS TARDIS
+7% Synergy $0.10
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+6% Synergy $15.86
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $15.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.14
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+2% Synergy $7.63

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Valeyard's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Propaganda Propaganda
+46% Synergy $2.29
Death in Heaven Death in Heaven
+32% Synergy $0.15
The Toymaker's Trap The Toymaker's Trap
+24% Synergy $0.14
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+21% Synergy $0.97
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+16% Synergy $7.75
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+11% Synergy $1.39
Double Vision Double Vision
+11% Synergy $0.42
Blink Blink
+11% Synergy $0.14
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $2.32
Day of the Moon Day of the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.59
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+1% Synergy $3.72
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+1% Synergy $3.91
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $11.69
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $10.49

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+28% Synergy $0.10
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+26% Synergy $1.99
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+13% Synergy $0.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.13
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+8% Synergy $0.34
Lavaclaw Reaches Lavaclaw Reaches
+8% Synergy $0.34
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.93
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $48.20
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+2% Synergy $11.53
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $22.81
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $6.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Model of Unity Model of Unity
+81% Synergy $0.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+22% Synergy $1.04
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+15% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+11% Synergy $1.30
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+8% Synergy $1.01
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.13
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+5% Synergy $0.52
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+4% Synergy $1.61
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
+2% Synergy $7.27
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $1.22
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+1% Synergy $0.30
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $3.47
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.46
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $0.49
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-7% Synergy $0.73
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.05

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Valeyard decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+35% Synergy $3.68
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+34% Synergy $4.64
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+32% Synergy $4.38
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+21% Synergy $0.30
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+19% Synergy $0.71
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+19% Synergy $1.38
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+19% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+19% Synergy $0.24
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+19% Synergy $0.14
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+16% Synergy $0.32
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+14% Synergy $0.20
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+13% Synergy $19.55
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+13% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.21
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+12% Synergy $0.26
Training Center Training Center
+12% Synergy $10.40
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+11% Synergy $8.46
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+11% Synergy $1.03
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+10% Synergy $17.98
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+8% Synergy $0.19
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+7% Synergy $0.18
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.05
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+6% Synergy $2.49
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.06
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+5% Synergy $0.26
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+5% Synergy $0.19
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.27
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+2% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
0% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
0% Synergy $0.33
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.12
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-2% Synergy $0.34
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-3% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-4% Synergy $17.00
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-4% Synergy $17.58
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $23.54
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-6% Synergy $7.35
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $15.26
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-8% Synergy $12.90
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.12
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-13% Synergy $0.33
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-13% Synergy $0.57
Underground River Underground River
-15% Synergy $0.83

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