The Valeyard
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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
#1324
Current Rank
#1429
Last Week
#1141
Past 2 Years
2,081
Decks
Links & Decks
Grixis Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Valeyard decks.
Geist of Saint Thalia+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.12
Clash of Elements+2% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$0.17
The Wrath of Khan+2% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$9.32
Hall of Echoes+0% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$2.36
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun-1% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$4.01
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Valeyard's abilities and overall game plan.
Great Intelligence's Plan+93% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.52
This Is How It Ends+93% Synergy
in 95% of decks
$0.31
Ensnared by the Mara+92% Synergy
in 96% of decks
$7.21
Truth or Consequences+91% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.33
Sycorax Commander+90% Synergy
in 92% of decks
$0.34
Mob Verdict+88% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$0.38
Davros, Dalek Creator+88% Synergy
in 91% of decks
$0.39
Split Decision+88% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$1.91
Plea for Power+88% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$0.30
Hunted by The Family+87% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$0.36
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Valeyard decks.
Great Intelligence's Plan+93% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.52
This Is How It Ends+93% Synergy
in 95% of decks
$0.31
Ensnared by the Mara+92% Synergy
in 96% of decks
$7.21
Truth or Consequences+91% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.33
Sycorax Commander+90% Synergy
in 92% of decks
$0.34
Mob Verdict+88% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$0.38
Davros, Dalek Creator+88% Synergy
in 91% of decks
$0.39
Split Decision+88% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$1.91
Plea for Power+88% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$0.30
Hunted by The Family+87% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$0.36
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Rhystic Study0% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$67.78
Jeska's Will-5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$40.79
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$39.05
Mystical Tutor-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$17.68
Ancient Tomb-7% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$125.91
Fierce Guardianship-9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$67.28
Demonic Tutor-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$64.43
Vampiric Tutor-10% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$51.77
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Valeyard's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
The Dalek Emperor+85% Synergy
in 87% of decks
$0.33
Missy+77% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.38
The Master, Gallifrey's End+69% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.29
Cult of Skaro+51% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.36
Kess, Dissident Mage+44% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$3.64
Dalek Squadron+43% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$1.83
Dalek Drone+41% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.38
Goblin Electromancer+41% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.62
Auton Soldier+40% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$12.38
Nightscape Familiar+37% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.43
Solemn Simulacrum+35% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.55
Dr. Eggman+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.56
Spark Double+30% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$10.91
Fatespinner+29% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$10.12
Cyberman Patrol+28% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$14.60
Stormcatch Mentor+26% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.30
Weeping Angel+25% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.38
The Cyber-Controller+24% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.46
Cormela, Glamour Thief+23% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.28
Cybermen Squadron+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$22.47
Thunderclap Drake+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.52
Baleful Strix+18% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$7.70
Archmage of Runes+15% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.93
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces+15% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$33.00
The Master, Mesmerist+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.37
The Master, Multiplied+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$6.00
Renegade Silent+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.37
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.25
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.28
The Rani+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.31
The Scarlet Witch+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.42
Vashta Nerada+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.21
Alania, Divergent Storm+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.32
Archaeomancer+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.36
Rassilon, the War President+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.26
Cybermat+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.30
Kardur, Doomscourge+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.86
Sakashima the Impostor+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$18.16
Indulgent Tormentor+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.60
Combustible Gearhulk+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.35
Chameleon, Master of Disguise+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.39
Roaming Throne-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$49.48
Storm-Kiln Artist-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.87
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Valeyard safe.
Tempt with Mayhem+51% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$1.18
Cyber Conversion+28% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$3.58
Return the Favor+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.81
Flatline+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.42
Fact or Fiction+9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.27
Hostile Negotiations+7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.37
Aetherize+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.53
Chaos Warp+6% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.96
Risk Factor+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.51
Counterspell+5% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$4.36
Invert Polarity+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.60
Snuff Out+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$13.41
Arcane Denial+4% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$2.61
Mana Drain+2% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$54.54
Terminate+1% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.37
Negate-2% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.15
Withering Torment-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.35
Deflecting Swat-4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$76.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse-4% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$3.23
Brainstorm-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.60
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$39.05
Mystical Tutor-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$17.68
Deadly Rollick-7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$27.21
Dark Ritual-8% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$8.15
Bedevil-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Fierce Guardianship-9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$67.28
Vampiric Tutor-10% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$51.77
Swan Song-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$12.16
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Valeyard's game plan and control the board.
Expropriate+66% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$15.76
Prisoner's Dilemma+64% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$6.18
Seize the Spotlight+55% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$14.71
Sadistic Shell Game+45% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.53
Exterminate!+37% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.32
Quantum Misalignment+32% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$4.15
Doomsday Confluence+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.38
Choice of Damnations+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$23.44
Tempt with Reflections+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$2.08
Nanogene Conversion+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$9.90
Make an Example+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$10.69
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+15% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$9.35
Disrupt Decorum+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.06
Tempt with Immortality+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.57
Wheel of Misfortune+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$7.44
Path of the Schemer+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.28
Delete+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.66
Tempt with Vengeance+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.39
Manifold Insights+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.83
Path of the Pyromancer+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.42
Mizzix's Mastery+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$8.17
Minds Aglow+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.57
Virtus's Maneuver+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.87
Feed the Swarm+3% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.22
Preordain+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.87
Ponder+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.93
Blasphemous Edict+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.69
Blasphemous Act+0% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$1.62
Vandalblast0% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.63
Jeska's Will-5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$40.79
Demonic Tutor-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$64.43
Toxic Deluge-12% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.31
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Midnight Crusader Shuttle+81% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.38
Damocles Base, Sword of Kang+56% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.30
Tempting Contract+23% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$10.94
Lightning Greaves+13% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$2.97
Cybership+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.52
TARDIS+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.27
Chimil, the Inner Sun+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$7.90
Wayfarer's Bauble+5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.31
Primal Amulet+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$11.49
Palantír of Orthanc+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$15.15
Strionic Resonator+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.55
Swiftfoot Boots-3% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Valeyard's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Genesis of the Daleks+75% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$0.48
Propaganda+42% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$2.63
Death in Heaven+29% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.33
The Toymaker's Trap+29% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.26
Double Vision+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.74
The Sound of Drums+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$4.60
Wound Reflection+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$14.70
Painful Quandary+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.85
Blink+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
Phyrexian Arena+5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.84
Court of Vantress+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$5.33
Court of Ambition+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.99
Black Market Connections+0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$12.85
Rhystic Study0% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$67.78
Mystic Remora-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$13.36
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Trenzalore Clocktower+31% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.33
Reliquary Tower+23% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$4.38
Temple of the False God+12% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.32
Ominous Cemetery+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.29
Creeping Tar Pit+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.40
Lavaclaw Reaches+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.36
Bojuka Bog+3% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$1.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+1% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$51.64
Mistrise Village+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.79
Cabal Coffers+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$27.76
Otawara, Soaring City-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$27.95
Ancient Tomb-7% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$125.91
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Model of Unity+78% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.22
Thought Vessel+20% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$1.87
Laser Screwdriver+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.70
Commander's Sphere+6% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.21
Talisman of Indulgence+6% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.73
Relic of Sauron+5% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$8.72
Sonic Screwdriver+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$3.22
Mind Stone+3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.33
Chromatic Lantern+3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$26.74
Talisman of Dominance+2% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.74
Talisman of Creativity+2% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$1.27
Arcane Signet+2% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$0.39
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.30
Cursed Mirror+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.39
Decanter of Endless Water+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.53
Dimir Signet+1% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.33
Sol Ring0% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$1.21
Rakdos Signet-2% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.38
Fellwar Stone-6% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$11.39
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Valeyard decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Haunted Ridge+30% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$1.50
Stormcarved Coast+30% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$2.67
Shipwreck Marsh+29% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$1.65
Gallifrey Council Chamber+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.30
Temple of Malice+17% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.33
Temple of Deceit+16% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.19
Temple of Epiphany+16% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.31
Crumbling Necropolis+16% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.36
Drowned Catacomb+15% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.92
Dragonskull Summit+15% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.44
Xander's Lounge+12% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$13.91
Training Center+11% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$9.95
Shadowblood Ridge+10% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.43
Exotic Orchard+10% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.25
Sunken Hollow+10% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.28
Smoldering Marsh+10% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.25
Morphic Pool+9% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$9.95
Luxury Suite+9% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$8.35
Darkwater Catacombs+9% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.29
Mountain+5% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.10
Fetid Pools+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.28
Swamp+4% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.11
Island+4% Synergy
in 98% of decks
$0.08
Canyon Slough+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.28
Myriad Landscape+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.30
Terramorphic Expanse+2% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.17
Sulfur Falls+2% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.38
Dimir Aqueduct+2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.38
Frostboil Snarl+2% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.33
Rakdos Carnarium+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.35
Command Tower+2% Synergy
in 94% of decks
$0.24
Izzet Boilerworks+2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.35
Choked Estuary+2% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.31
Foreboding Ruins0% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.30
Seething Landscape0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.27
Oscorp Industries0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.91
Underground Sea-1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
Badlands-1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
Volcanic Island-2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
Path of Ancestry-2% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.28
Steam Vents-4% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$10.15
Scalding Tarn-4% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$33.51
Blood Crypt-5% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$9.64
Evolving Wilds-6% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.10
Watery Grave-6% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$10.04
Bloodstained Mire-7% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$20.18
Polluted Delta-7% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$20.43
Shivan Reef-13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.29
Sulfurous Springs-14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.43
Underground River-15% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.04
The Valeyard Deck Stats
Based on 2,081 The Valeyard decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 19 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 9 | 1 |
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cards
- Creature 18
- Instant 11
- Sorcery 17
- Artifact 12
- Enchantment 5
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 18 |
| Instant | 11 |
| Sorcery | 17 |
| Artifact | 12 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 16 basic, 20 nonbasic
#1
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Oct 2024 · #1218
Sep 2026 · #893
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 1218 |
| 2024-11 | 1025 |
| 2024-12 | 995 |
| 2025-01 | 1101 |
| 2025-02 | 1152 |
| 2025-03 | 1072 |
| 2025-04 | 1096 |
| 2025-05 | 1070 |
| 2025-06 | 941 |
| 2025-07 | 858 |
| 2025-08 | 911 |
| 2025-09 | 980 |
| 2025-10 | 958 |
| 2025-11 | 1052 |
| 2025-12 | 1139 |
| 2026-01 | 1072 |
| 2026-02 | 918 |
| 2026-03 | 1144 |
| 2026-04 | 1031 |
| 2026-05 | 1256 |
| 2026-06 | 1055 |
| 2026-07 | 1028 |
| 2026-08 | 1091 |
| 2026-09 | 893 |
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