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The Valeyard
Price tag $0.38

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Grixis

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1178 Current Rank
#1170 Last Week
#1113 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.

Fateful Tempest Fateful Tempest
+31% Synergy $0.41
The Dawning Archaic The Dawning Archaic
+2% Synergy $2.48
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+1% Synergy $5.61
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+1% Synergy $0.98
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
0% Synergy $15.39

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
+94% Synergy $0.35
This Is How It Ends This Is How It Ends
+94% Synergy $0.28
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+93% Synergy $6.82
Truth or Consequences Truth or Consequences
+92% Synergy $0.29
Sycorax Commander Sycorax Commander
+91% Synergy $0.32
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+89% Synergy $0.22
Davros, Dalek Creator Davros, Dalek Creator
+89% Synergy $0.39
Split Decision Split Decision
+89% Synergy $2.01
Mob Verdict Mob Verdict
+89% Synergy $0.36
Hunted by The Family Hunted by The Family
+88% Synergy $0.30

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 $2.81
The Dalek Emperor The Dalek Emperor
+85% Synergy $0.29
Capital Punishment Capital Punishment
+85% Synergy $4.61
Tyrant's Choice Tyrant's Choice
+84% Synergy $1.68
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+82% Synergy $0.34
Trap the Trespassers Trap the Trespassers
+81% Synergy $0.22
Grudge Keeper Grudge Keeper
+81% Synergy $0.13
Missy Missy
+78% Synergy $0.29
Genesis of the Daleks Genesis of the Daleks
+76% Synergy $0.38
Bite of the Black Rose Bite of the Black Rose
+74% Synergy $0.48

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $67.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.42
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $41.65
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $17.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $122.46
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $56.28
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $68.04
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-10% Synergy $64.98

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
+70% Synergy $0.28
Cult of Skaro Cult of Skaro
+53% Synergy $0.22
Messenger Jays Messenger Jays
+50% Synergy $0.13
Dalek Squadron Dalek Squadron
+46% Synergy $0.45
Dalek Drone Dalek Drone
+45% Synergy $0.36
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+44% Synergy $10.79
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+43% Synergy $0.23
Kess, Dissident Mage Kess, Dissident Mage
+42% Synergy $4.67
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+40% Synergy $0.31
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+39% Synergy $0.39
Spark Double Spark Double
+33% Synergy $13.43
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+31% Synergy $4.75
Dr. Eggman Dr. Eggman
+30% Synergy $1.34
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+28% Synergy $10.14
Weeping Angel Weeping Angel
+27% Synergy $0.45
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+26% Synergy $0.30
The Cyber-Controller The Cyber-Controller
+25% Synergy $0.33
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+24% Synergy $12.06
Cormela, Glamour Thief Cormela, Glamour Thief
+21% Synergy $0.15
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+19% Synergy $1.22
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+18% Synergy $2.10
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+17% Synergy $35.71
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+16% Synergy $2.54
The Master, Mesmerist The Master, Mesmerist
+15% Synergy $0.24
The Master, Multiplied The Master, Multiplied
+12% Synergy $6.01
Renegade Silent Renegade Silent
+11% Synergy $0.28
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+10% Synergy $4.24
Vashta Nerada Vashta Nerada
+9% Synergy $2.49
The Rani The Rani
+9% Synergy $0.27
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+8% Synergy $0.34
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman Ashad, the Lone Cyberman
+8% Synergy $0.24
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+8% Synergy $0.28
Rassilon, the War President Rassilon, the War President
+6% Synergy $0.14
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+5% Synergy $17.51
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+5% Synergy $0.25
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+4% Synergy $0.79
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+4% Synergy $0.47
Cybermat Cybermat
+4% Synergy $0.25
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+3% Synergy $1.00
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
-2% Synergy $52.93
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-3% Synergy $1.22

Instants

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

Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+51% Synergy $1.34
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+31% Synergy $0.68
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+23% Synergy $1.86
Flatline Flatline
+20% Synergy $0.36
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+10% Synergy $0.25
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+8% Synergy $0.34
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $2.52
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+7% Synergy $0.36
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.39
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+6% Synergy $9.20
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+6% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.30
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+5% Synergy $0.39
Terminate Terminate
+2% Synergy $0.38
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $52.04
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $3.31
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.22
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $68.07
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.04
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.37
Bedevil Bedevil
-7% Synergy $0.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $6.80
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-8% Synergy $26.08
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $7.01

Sorceries

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

Expropriate Expropriate
+66% Synergy $15.30
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+65% Synergy $6.43
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+56% Synergy $15.25
Sadistic Shell Game Sadistic Shell Game
+44% Synergy $0.34
Exterminate! Exterminate!
+40% Synergy $0.30
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+35% Synergy $14.79
Doomsday Confluence Doomsday Confluence
+26% Synergy $0.30
Choice of Damnations Choice of Damnations
+22% Synergy $15.25
Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Reflections
+21% Synergy $2.07
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+18% Synergy $11.57
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+18% Synergy $6.55
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+16% Synergy $3.97
Make an Example Make an Example
+16% Synergy $8.85
Tempt with Immortality Tempt with Immortality
+13% Synergy $1.45
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+11% Synergy $7.29
Delete Delete
+11% Synergy $1.58
Path of the Schemer Path of the Schemer
+11% Synergy $0.28
Manifold Insights Manifold Insights
+10% Synergy $0.66
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+9% Synergy $6.94
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.30
Path of the Enigma Path of the Enigma
+9% Synergy $0.22
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+8% Synergy $0.97
Path of the Pyromancer Path of the Pyromancer
+8% Synergy $4.21
Virtus's Maneuver Virtus's Maneuver
+8% Synergy $0.82
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+6% Synergy $0.38
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $0.66
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $2.39
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.64
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.53
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $3.47
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $4.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Coercive Portal Coercive Portal
+69% Synergy $8.23
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+21% Synergy $8.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $3.56
Cybership Cybership
+8% Synergy $0.52
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+8% Synergy $4.13
TARDIS TARDIS
+8% Synergy $0.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.32
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+5% Synergy $18.45
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $21.09
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $9.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Propaganda Propaganda
+46% Synergy $3.42
Death in Heaven Death in Heaven
+31% Synergy $0.29
The Toymaker's Trap The Toymaker's Trap
+28% Synergy $0.27
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+19% Synergy $3.09
Double Vision Double Vision
+16% Synergy $0.56
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+13% Synergy $13.37
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+11% Synergy $1.00
Blink Blink
+9% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $3.70
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+2% Synergy $4.87
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $17.30
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+1% Synergy $5.03
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $10.56

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+31% Synergy $0.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+25% Synergy $2.54
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+14% Synergy $1.11
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+12% Synergy $0.25
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+7% Synergy $0.36
Lavaclaw Reaches Lavaclaw Reaches
+7% Synergy $0.34
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $0.53
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $58.63
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $7.57
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $29.74
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $28.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Model of Unity Model of Unity
+80% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+22% Synergy $2.90
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+13% Synergy $1.83
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+8% Synergy $3.52
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+5% Synergy $2.69
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
+5% Synergy $7.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.35
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+4% Synergy $3.85
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $1.29
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $1.81
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+1% Synergy $0.42
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $5.28
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $0.46
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
0% Synergy $1.18
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.17
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-4% Synergy $2.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.65

Lands

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

Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+33% Synergy $1.33
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+32% Synergy $7.52
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+30% Synergy $6.74
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+19% Synergy $0.21
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+19% Synergy $0.32
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+18% Synergy $0.53
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+18% Synergy $3.13
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+18% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+18% Synergy $0.23
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+17% Synergy $0.33
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+13% Synergy $0.37
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+12% Synergy $0.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.30
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+11% Synergy $13.35
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+11% Synergy $29.92
Training Center Training Center
+11% Synergy $13.96
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+11% Synergy $0.36
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+9% Synergy $30.66
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+9% Synergy $0.28
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.11
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.16
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+6% Synergy $0.29
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.21
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+4% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.26
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+4% Synergy $0.33
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.32
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+4% Synergy $5.71
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.31
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+2% Synergy $0.35
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+2% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+2% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.27
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.37
Oscorp Industries Oscorp Industries
0% Synergy $1.04
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.26
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.29
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-4% Synergy $11.10
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $8.87
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $35.34
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-7% Synergy $11.90
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.23
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-8% Synergy $16.13
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-8% Synergy $18.43
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-14% Synergy $0.32
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-14% Synergy $1.04
Underground River Underground River
-16% Synergy $1.34

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