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Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
Price tag $7.62

Legendary CreatureHuman Knight

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1579 Current Rank
#1653 Last Week
#1548 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor decks.

Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+4% Synergy $0.36
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
-1% Synergy $0.26
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-2% Synergy $16.81

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor's abilities and overall game plan.

Varchild's War-Riders Varchild's War-Riders
+82% Synergy $5.58
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+65% Synergy $0.48
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+63% Synergy $0.57
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+59% Synergy $2.01
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+57% Synergy $2.44
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+57% Synergy $3.37
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+56% Synergy $14.11
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+52% Synergy $0.18
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+51% Synergy $0.43
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+51% Synergy $9.68

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor decks.

Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+46% Synergy $3.49
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+45% Synergy $0.18
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+39% Synergy $2.24
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+33% Synergy $2.77
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+32% Synergy $4.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.58
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+14% Synergy $0.93
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+12% Synergy $0.47
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $2.27
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $10.32

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $42.23
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $10.73
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $98.84

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+44% Synergy $0.27
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+43% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+41% Synergy $0.35
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+40% Synergy $2.34
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+34% Synergy $15.05
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+33% Synergy $0.23
Warmonger Hellkite Warmonger Hellkite
+32% Synergy $0.29
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+30% Synergy $0.16
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+28% Synergy $6.82
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+27% Synergy $1.97
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+26% Synergy $0.67
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+26% Synergy $0.10
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+24% Synergy $4.35
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+24% Synergy $0.24
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+21% Synergy $0.12
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+19% Synergy $3.33
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+18% Synergy $9.46
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+17% Synergy $5.34
Kratos, God of War Kratos, God of War
+17% Synergy $39.84
Anger Anger
+16% Synergy $1.99
Paragon of Fierce Defiance Paragon of Fierce Defiance
+16% Synergy $0.22
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+16% Synergy $0.16
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+15% Synergy $0.39
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+14% Synergy $5.30
Jurin, Leading the Charge Jurin, Leading the Charge
+13% Synergy $1.95
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+12% Synergy $7.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.23
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+9% Synergy $3.09
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+9% Synergy $1.50
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+9% Synergy $1.42
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+8% Synergy $1.01
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+8% Synergy $0.49
Márton Stromgald Márton Stromgald
+8% Synergy $6.04
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+7% Synergy $1.82
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+6% Synergy $0.13
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+5% Synergy $1.15
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+5% Synergy $7.62
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+4% Synergy $0.92
Port Razer Port Razer
+4% Synergy $0.28
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+4% Synergy $0.66
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+3% Synergy $3.44
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+3% Synergy $0.16
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.20
Avatar Roku, Firebender Avatar Roku, Firebender
+2% Synergy $18.98
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
-1% Synergy $2.12
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
-4% Synergy $3.46
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-4% Synergy $0.53
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-5% Synergy $5.69
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-5% Synergy $37.52
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-6% Synergy $0.74

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor safe.

Blades of Velis Vel Blades of Velis Vel
+42% Synergy $0.12
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+19% Synergy $1.50
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+11% Synergy $5.33
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+11% Synergy $0.54
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+10% Synergy $1.33
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+10% Synergy $0.49
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+8% Synergy $6.16
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+8% Synergy $0.25
Mercadia's Downfall Mercadia's Downfall
+7% Synergy $0.78
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+6% Synergy $0.12
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+6% Synergy $0.17
Fling Fling
+6% Synergy $0.06
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $11.47
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+4% Synergy $0.25
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+3% Synergy $0.33
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+2% Synergy $2.96
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+2% Synergy $0.10
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.45
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.86
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $12.12
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
0% Synergy $1.97
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.17
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-1% Synergy $8.67
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $62.01
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-2% Synergy $3.78
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-3% Synergy $3.20
Reverberate Reverberate
-3% Synergy $2.59
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-4% Synergy $7.66
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-5% Synergy $9.63
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-8% Synergy $1.76
Seething Song Seething Song
-17% Synergy $9.71

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor's game plan and control the board.

Incite Rebellion Incite Rebellion
+34% Synergy $0.39
Insurrection Insurrection
+27% Synergy $8.06
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+22% Synergy $0.15
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+16% Synergy $3.60
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+9% Synergy $0.11
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.18
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+8% Synergy $2.47
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+7% Synergy $14.81
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+6% Synergy $14.75
Burn at the Stake Burn at the Stake
+5% Synergy $0.86
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.07
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+2% Synergy $0.11
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+1% Synergy $0.15
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $5.76
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+1% Synergy $3.31
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+1% Synergy $0.44
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+1% Synergy $6.18
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.80
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
-1% Synergy $0.17
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1719.97
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.25
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.08
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-3% Synergy $0.19
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $6.99
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.46
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-6% Synergy $1.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+41% Synergy $0.46
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+35% Synergy $2.37
Embercleave Embercleave
+34% Synergy $8.80
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+31% Synergy $15.62
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+30% Synergy $2.35
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $6.34
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+28% Synergy $40.10
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+26% Synergy $2.84
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+24% Synergy $1.08
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+22% Synergy $18.25
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+21% Synergy $9.99
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+21% Synergy $0.50
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+20% Synergy $9.54
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+17% Synergy $6.38
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+16% Synergy $4.83
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+15% Synergy $0.15
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+15% Synergy $0.54
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+15% Synergy $0.85
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+15% Synergy $0.25
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+13% Synergy $11.62
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+12% Synergy $1.33
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+12% Synergy $2.27
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+12% Synergy $0.17
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+11% Synergy $41.18
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+11% Synergy $0.15
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+11% Synergy $0.18
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+10% Synergy $0.39
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+9% Synergy $5.22
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+9% Synergy $0.27
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+8% Synergy $0.45
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $13.88
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+8% Synergy $2.44
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+7% Synergy $2.18
Key to the City Key to the City
+7% Synergy $0.55
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+7% Synergy
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $7.22
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+7% Synergy $1.42
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+7% Synergy $0.68
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.23
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+6% Synergy $0.22
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.71
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+5% Synergy $12.25
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $12.30
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $37.16
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+3% Synergy $0.44
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $9.37
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $24.06
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.38
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-2% Synergy $2.88
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-3% Synergy $3.04

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+37% Synergy $0.75
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+32% Synergy $0.22
War's Toll War's Toll
+31% Synergy $9.14
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+19% Synergy $0.11
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+19% Synergy $3.96
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+18% Synergy $1.21
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+18% Synergy $1.29
Bedlam Bedlam
+17% Synergy $8.11
Repercussion Repercussion
+14% Synergy $6.93
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+12% Synergy $2.33
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+12% Synergy $0.97
City on Fire City on Fire
+9% Synergy $10.37
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+9% Synergy $0.16
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+7% Synergy $0.64
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.28
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+7% Synergy $0.19
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+7% Synergy $2.05
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+6% Synergy $2.15
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+6% Synergy $3.21
War Cadence War Cadence
+6% Synergy $0.82
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.39
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+6% Synergy $0.27
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+5% Synergy $0.72
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+5% Synergy $0.45
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+5% Synergy $0.13
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+4% Synergy $0.07
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+3% Synergy $0.27
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+3% Synergy $5.73
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $6.84
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+2% Synergy $1.74
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+1% Synergy $9.54
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-1% Synergy $24.97
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-1% Synergy $0.45
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-1% Synergy $0.43
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-8% Synergy $23.48
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-10% Synergy $6.98

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+7% Synergy $6.37
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-3% Synergy $3.18
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-3% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+50% Synergy $0.27
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+34% Synergy $7.65
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+26% Synergy $0.23
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+14% Synergy $15.72
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $5.27
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+13% Synergy $10.90
High Market High Market
+13% Synergy $1.12
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+11% Synergy $1.64
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.30
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+6% Synergy $15.29
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+6% Synergy $0.13
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.91
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+5% Synergy $0.26
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+4% Synergy $0.16
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.28
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $0.92
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.66
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.09
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $15.64
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+1% Synergy $0.10
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $45.08
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.59
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $35.94
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-3% Synergy $0.20
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $1.41
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-5% Synergy $2.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+23% Synergy $3.53
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+22% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.28
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.23
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $31.84
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.27
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+4% Synergy $0.80
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.99
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $16.99
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.72
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.71
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $1.94
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-4% Synergy $0.45
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-5% Synergy $4.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+11% Synergy $0.54
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+10% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.21
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $11.47
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.07
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.43
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.27
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.16
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $6.99
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-6% Synergy $1.86

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