The Valeyard
$0.37
$0.37
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
#1187
Current Rank
#1223
Last Week
#1120
Last Month
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.
Longshot, Rebel Bowman+1% Synergy
$4.92
Fire Lord Azula+1% Synergy
$2.13
Price of Freedom0% Synergy
$0.16
Phoenix Fleet Airship0% Synergy
$4.10
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian-5% Synergy
$34.04
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Valeyard's abilities and overall game plan.
Great Intelligence's Plan+95% Synergy
$0.29
This Is How It Ends+94% Synergy
$0.22
Ensnared by the Mara+94% Synergy
$4.67
Truth or Consequences+92% Synergy
$0.12
Sycorax Commander+91% Synergy
$0.15
Davros, Dalek Creator+90% Synergy
$0.27
Plea for Power+89% Synergy
$0.11
Split Decision+88% Synergy
$1.25
Hunted by The Family+88% Synergy
$0.22
Mob Verdict+87% Synergy
$0.16
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Valeyard decks.
Illusion of Choice+87% Synergy
$2.43
The Dalek Emperor+86% Synergy
$0.21
Capital Punishment+86% Synergy
$3.21
Tyrant's Choice+84% Synergy
$1.12
Midnight Crusader Shuttle+82% Synergy
$0.28
Trap the Trespassers+82% Synergy
$0.12
Grudge Keeper+81% Synergy
$0.13
Missy+79% Synergy
$0.17
Genesis of the Daleks+77% Synergy
$0.14
Bite of the Black Rose+74% Synergy
$0.47
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Rhystic Study+2% Synergy
$49.78
Jeska's Will-3% Synergy
$30.76
Cyclonic Rift-4% Synergy
$37.99
Mystical Tutor-5% Synergy
$13.35
Ancient Tomb-7% Synergy
$89.88
Fierce Guardianship-8% Synergy
$40.38
Vampiric Tutor-9% Synergy
$57.97
Demonic Tutor-10% Synergy
$48.58
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Valeyard's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
The Master, Gallifrey's End+71% Synergy
$0.13
Cult of Skaro+54% Synergy
$0.12
Messenger Jays+50% Synergy
$0.13
Dalek Squadron+48% Synergy
$0.36
Dalek Drone+47% Synergy
$0.20
Auton Soldier+44% Synergy
$6.73
Solemn Simulacrum+42% Synergy
$0.20
Goblin Electromancer+42% Synergy
$0.16
Nightscape Familiar+38% Synergy
$0.46
Kess, Dissident Mage+38% Synergy
$5.09
Spark Double+33% Synergy
$10.98
Cyberman Patrol+32% Synergy
$5.22
Weeping Angel+28% Synergy
$0.23
Fatespinner+28% Synergy
$11.62
Dr. Eggman+28% Synergy
$1.13
Stormcatch Mentor+26% Synergy
$0.44
The Cyber-Controller+26% Synergy
$0.14
Cybermen Squadron+25% Synergy
$10.20
Baleful Strix+18% Synergy
$0.99
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces+18% Synergy
$30.46
Thunderclap Drake+18% Synergy
$9.15
The Master, Mesmerist+18% Synergy
$0.13
Cormela, Glamour Thief+17% Synergy
$0.11
Archmage of Runes+15% Synergy
$2.76
Renegade Silent+12% Synergy
$0.16
The Master, Multiplied+11% Synergy
$2.46
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos+11% Synergy
$3.18
Vashta Nerada+11% Synergy
$1.03
The Rani+10% Synergy
$0.11
Archaeomancer+9% Synergy
$0.27
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman+9% Synergy
$0.13
Alania, Divergent Storm+7% Synergy
$0.21
Rassilon, the War President+7% Synergy
$0.11
Agitator Ant+6% Synergy
$0.17
Kardur, Doomscourge+5% Synergy
$0.49
Indulgent Tormentor+5% Synergy
$0.50
Sakashima the Impostor+5% Synergy
$8.93
Cybermat+5% Synergy
$0.11
Bothersome Quasit+4% Synergy
$13.13
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant+4% Synergy
$6.42
Bloodletter of Aclazotz+2% Synergy
$24.42
Chameleon, Master of Disguise-1% Synergy
$1.14
Storm-Kiln Artist-2% Synergy
$1.20
Roaming Throne-3% Synergy
$32.81
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Valeyard safe.
Tempt with Mayhem+50% Synergy
$0.95
Cyber Conversion+33% Synergy
$0.50
Flatline+23% Synergy
$0.29
Return the Favor+22% Synergy
$2.33
Fact or Fiction+9% Synergy
$0.12
Hostile Negotiations+9% Synergy
$0.16
Counterspell+8% Synergy
$1.21
Snuff Out+8% Synergy
$14.91
Chaos Warp+7% Synergy
$0.38
Aetherize+7% Synergy
$0.34
Risk Factor+6% Synergy
$0.46
Invert Polarity+4% Synergy
$0.84
Arcane Denial+3% Synergy
$1.58
Terminate+2% Synergy
$0.50
Baleful Mastery+1% Synergy
$5.10
Mana Drain0% Synergy
$45.83
Withering Torment-1% Synergy
$3.23
Negate-3% Synergy
$0.25
Deflecting Swat-3% Synergy
$48.80
An Offer You Can't Refuse-5% Synergy
$1.89
Brainstorm-6% Synergy
$1.19
Dark Ritual-7% Synergy
$3.45
Bedevil-7% Synergy
$0.53
Deadly Rollick-8% Synergy
$18.26
Swan Song-11% Synergy
$7.43
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Valeyard's game plan and control the board.
Expropriate+65% Synergy
$12.66
Prisoner's Dilemma+63% Synergy
$0.74
Seize the Spotlight+56% Synergy
$15.95
Exterminate!+42% Synergy
$0.07
Sadistic Shell Game+41% Synergy
$0.21
Quantum Misalignment+33% Synergy
$10.83
Doomsday Confluence+28% Synergy
$0.16
Tempt with Reflections+20% Synergy
$1.98
Choice of Damnations+20% Synergy
$12.70
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+19% Synergy
$7.98
Nanogene Conversion+19% Synergy
$3.18
Disrupt Decorum+16% Synergy
$1.57
Make an Example+15% Synergy
$7.07
Delete+13% Synergy
$0.89
Tempt with Immortality+13% Synergy
$1.31
Path of the Schemer+11% Synergy
$0.18
Wheel of Misfortune+10% Synergy
$4.67
Manifold Insights+10% Synergy
$0.68
Path of the Enigma+10% Synergy
$0.15
Mizzix's Mastery+9% Synergy
$3.14
Tempt with Vengeance+9% Synergy
$0.21
Path of the Pyromancer+8% Synergy
$1.85
Minds Aglow+8% Synergy
$0.59
Virtus's Maneuver+8% Synergy
$0.77
Feed the Swarm+7% Synergy
$0.25
Preordain+3% Synergy
$0.46
Blasphemous Act+2% Synergy
$1.53
Vandalblast+1% Synergy
$2.26
Ponder+1% Synergy
$1.18
Blasphemous Edict+1% Synergy
$4.93
Toxic Deluge-12% Synergy
$6.57
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Coercive Portal+69% Synergy
$6.69
Tempting Contract+17% Synergy
$8.40
Lightning Greaves+15% Synergy
$3.86
Cybership+9% Synergy
$0.36
Chimil, the Inner Sun+8% Synergy
$16.64
TARDIS+8% Synergy
$0.09
Wayfarer's Bauble+7% Synergy
$0.19
Sword of Wealth and Power+6% Synergy
$16.32
Palantír of Orthanc+4% Synergy
$15.90
Strionic Resonator+2% Synergy
$8.13
Swiftfoot Boots0% Synergy
$1.20
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Valeyard's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Propaganda+47% Synergy
$2.77
Death in Heaven+32% Synergy
$0.12
The Toymaker's Trap+25% Synergy
$0.11
The Sound of Drums+20% Synergy
$2.04
Wound Reflection+16% Synergy
$7.58
Double Vision+12% Synergy
$0.48
Painful Quandary+11% Synergy
$1.14
Blink+11% Synergy
$0.15
Phyrexian Arena+5% Synergy
$3.36
Day of the Moon+5% Synergy
$0.16
Black Market Connections+1% Synergy
$11.71
Court of Ambition+1% Synergy
$3.54
Court of Vantress+1% Synergy
$5.03
Mystic Remora-6% Synergy
$9.06
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Trenzalore Clocktower+28% Synergy
$0.12
Reliquary Tower+26% Synergy
$2.26
Temple of the False God+13% Synergy
$0.11
Ominous Cemetery+13% Synergy
$0.14
Creeping Tar Pit+8% Synergy
$0.31
Lavaclaw Reaches+8% Synergy
$0.30
Bojuka Bog+3% Synergy
$0.63
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+2% Synergy
$46.26
Cabal Coffers+1% Synergy
$25.66
Mistrise Village0% Synergy
$5.75
Otawara, Soaring City-6% Synergy
$19.12
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Model of Unity+81% Synergy
$0.10
Thought Vessel+22% Synergy
$1.22
Laser Screwdriver+14% Synergy
$0.54
Talisman of Indulgence+10% Synergy
$1.58
Talisman of Dominance+6% Synergy
$2.87
Commander's Sphere+6% Synergy
$0.15
Mind Stone+5% Synergy
$0.17
Sonic Screwdriver+5% Synergy
$0.49
Arcane Signet+3% Synergy
$0.34
Talisman of Creativity+3% Synergy
$1.58
Relic of Sauron+3% Synergy
$12.69
Cursed Mirror+2% Synergy
$1.96
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
$0.25
Chromatic Lantern+1% Synergy
$2.58
Decanter of Endless Water+1% Synergy
$3.41
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
$1.21
Dimir Signet-1% Synergy
$0.59
Rakdos Signet-6% Synergy
$0.79
Fellwar Stone-9% Synergy
$0.92
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Valeyard decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Stormcarved Coast+34% Synergy
$4.05
Haunted Ridge+34% Synergy
$5.51
Shipwreck Marsh+32% Synergy
$4.95
Temple of Malice+20% Synergy
$0.19
Drowned Catacomb+19% Synergy
$1.83
Temple of Epiphany+19% Synergy
$0.09
Temple of Deceit+19% Synergy
$0.24
Gallifrey Council Chamber+19% Synergy
$0.17
Dragonskull Summit+18% Synergy
$0.86
Crumbling Necropolis+16% Synergy
$0.29
Smoldering Marsh+14% Synergy
$0.20
Sunken Hollow+13% Synergy
$0.23
Exotic Orchard+12% Synergy
$0.14
Training Center+12% Synergy
$10.95
Luxury Suite+12% Synergy
$18.35
Shadowblood Ridge+12% Synergy
$0.23
Xander's Lounge+11% Synergy
$9.80
Morphic Pool+10% Synergy
$17.24
Darkwater Catacombs+10% Synergy
$0.15
Fetid Pools+7% Synergy
$0.17
Swamp+6% Synergy
$0.10
Mountain+6% Synergy
$0.10
Island+5% Synergy
$0.08
Choked Estuary+5% Synergy
$0.22
Frostboil Snarl+5% Synergy
$0.20
Fiery Islet+5% Synergy
$4.88
Sulfur Falls+4% Synergy
$0.26
Terramorphic Expanse+4% Synergy
$0.11
Command Tower+2% Synergy
$0.20
Foreboding Ruins+2% Synergy
$0.21
Myriad Landscape+2% Synergy
$0.17
Dimir Aqueduct0% Synergy
$0.17
Rakdos Carnarium0% Synergy
$0.41
Oscorp Industries-1% Synergy
$0.89
Izzet Boilerworks-1% Synergy
$0.35
Seething Landscape-2% Synergy
$0.19
Path of Ancestry-3% Synergy
$0.16
Badlands-3% Synergy
Underground Sea-3% Synergy
Volcanic Island-3% Synergy
Blood Crypt-5% Synergy
$17.41
Steam Vents-5% Synergy
$16.93
Scalding Tarn-5% Synergy
$25.18
Watery Grave-7% Synergy
$7.07
Bloodstained Mire-8% Synergy
$13.30
Polluted Delta-8% Synergy
$14.85
Evolving Wilds-8% Synergy
$0.07
Shivan Reef-14% Synergy
$0.21
Sulfurous Springs-14% Synergy
$0.54
Underground River-16% Synergy
$0.96
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