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Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
Price tag $2.15

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

Ranking

#1464 Current Rank
#1380 Last Week
#1510 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.

Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+9% Synergy $0.45
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+1% Synergy $0.17
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $17.36
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
0% Synergy $1.48
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-5% Synergy $2.34

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 $4.81
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+65% Synergy $0.54
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+62% Synergy $0.29
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+60% Synergy $0.83
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+59% Synergy $1.95
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+56% Synergy $0.85
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+56% Synergy $10.77
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+54% Synergy $0.15
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+52% Synergy $6.55
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+52% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

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

Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+51% Synergy $0.23
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+46% Synergy $3.74
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+45% Synergy $0.13
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+34% Synergy $3.14
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+32% Synergy $3.92
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.14
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+15% Synergy $1.83
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+13% Synergy $4.78
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+12% Synergy $0.50
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+3% Synergy $7.68

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $28.63
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $11.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.95

Creatures

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

Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+44% Synergy $0.25
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+42% Synergy $0.17
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+41% Synergy $0.41
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+40% Synergy $2.26
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+34% Synergy $1.04
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+32% Synergy $11.98
Warmonger Hellkite Warmonger Hellkite
+32% Synergy $0.27
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+28% Synergy $5.57
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+28% Synergy $0.12
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+28% Synergy $0.86
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+27% Synergy $0.44
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+27% Synergy $0.11
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+24% Synergy $1.98
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+24% Synergy $0.20
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+21% Synergy $0.09
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+20% Synergy $1.24
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+18% Synergy $3.79
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+18% Synergy $5.20
Anger Anger
+17% Synergy $1.45
Paragon of Fierce Defiance Paragon of Fierce Defiance
+16% Synergy $0.20
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+16% Synergy $0.20
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+15% Synergy $0.31
Kratos, God of War Kratos, God of War
+15% Synergy $93.18
Jurin, Leading the Charge Jurin, Leading the Charge
+15% Synergy $2.13
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+14% Synergy $4.98
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.26
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+12% Synergy $3.38
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+10% Synergy $1.49
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+9% Synergy $0.19
Márton Stromgald Márton Stromgald
+9% Synergy $5.96
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+8% Synergy $1.49
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+8% Synergy $1.17
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+8% Synergy $0.41
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+7% Synergy $2.36
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+6% Synergy $0.83
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+6% Synergy $0.12
Port Razer Port Razer
+5% Synergy $0.22
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+5% Synergy $6.75
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+4% Synergy $3.09
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+4% Synergy $0.77
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $0.70
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+3% Synergy $2.76
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+3% Synergy $0.15
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.09
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
-2% Synergy $0.68
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-4% Synergy $1.09
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
-4% Synergy $1.46
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-4% Synergy $0.44
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-5% Synergy $31.65
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-6% Synergy $0.70

Instants

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

Blades of Velis Vel Blades of Velis Vel
+41% Synergy $0.16
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+19% Synergy $1.30
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+11% Synergy $1.39
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+10% Synergy $1.18
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+10% Synergy $0.45
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+9% Synergy $0.50
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+8% Synergy $0.25
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+7% Synergy $4.14
Mercadia's Downfall Mercadia's Downfall
+7% Synergy $0.66
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+6% Synergy $0.16
Fling Fling
+6% Synergy $0.07
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+4% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.12
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+3% Synergy $0.30
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.42
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+2% Synergy $0.07
Big Score Big Score
+1% Synergy $0.69
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.27
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+1% Synergy $1.53
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
0% Synergy $9.52
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $9.63
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
0% Synergy $1.42
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.12
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-1% Synergy $1.33
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $52.81
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-2% Synergy $4.21
Reverberate Reverberate
-2% Synergy $1.87
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-4% Synergy $6.79
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $1.01
Seething Song Seething Song
-17% Synergy $6.37

Sorceries

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

Incite Rebellion Incite Rebellion
+35% Synergy $0.35
Insurrection Insurrection
+27% Synergy $6.47
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+22% Synergy $0.23
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+18% Synergy $2.64
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+10% Synergy $0.08
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+8% Synergy $3.15
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+7% Synergy $13.68
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+7% Synergy $14.90
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.40
Burn at the Stake Burn at the Stake
+5% Synergy $0.71
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $0.93
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+3% Synergy $0.10
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+2% Synergy $0.08
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $5.19
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+2% Synergy $2.85
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+1% Synergy $0.47
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+1% Synergy $3.61
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
0% Synergy $0.18
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1486.43
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.61
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.16
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $8.02
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.23
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.38
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-4% Synergy $0.19
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-6% Synergy $1.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+42% Synergy $0.60
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+40% Synergy $2.02
Embercleave Embercleave
+35% Synergy $7.91
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+33% Synergy $2.20
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+32% Synergy $16.06
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+31% Synergy $5.22
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+30% Synergy $2.19
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+28% Synergy $36.97
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+27% Synergy $1.59
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $17.29
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+24% Synergy $1.12
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+23% Synergy $0.54
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+21% Synergy $8.46
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+21% Synergy $8.99
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+17% Synergy $5.14
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+16% Synergy $3.47
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.75
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+15% Synergy $0.10
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+15% Synergy $0.21
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+14% Synergy $9.98
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+14% Synergy $0.48
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+13% Synergy $1.89
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+13% Synergy $0.28
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+12% Synergy $36.97
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+12% Synergy $0.84
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+12% Synergy $0.16
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+11% Synergy $0.35
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+10% Synergy $0.34
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+9% Synergy $0.38
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+9% Synergy $0.17
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+9% Synergy $4.54
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+8% Synergy $2.26
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $15.81
Key to the City Key to the City
+8% Synergy $0.30
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+8% Synergy $2.13
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+7% Synergy $0.86
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $6.50
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+7% Synergy $0.76
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.21
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+6% Synergy $0.16
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+6% Synergy
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $9.12
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $32.02
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.94
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+4% Synergy $0.37
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $18.76
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $7.63
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.12
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-2% Synergy $5.40
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-6% Synergy $6.23

Enchantments

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

Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+36% Synergy $0.77
War's Toll War's Toll
+33% Synergy $6.22
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+30% Synergy $0.19
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+19% Synergy $0.09
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+19% Synergy $3.36
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+19% Synergy $1.24
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+17% Synergy $0.69
Bedlam Bedlam
+16% Synergy $7.84
Repercussion Repercussion
+13% Synergy $6.10
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+12% Synergy $2.03
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+12% Synergy $1.19
City on Fire City on Fire
+10% Synergy $8.08
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+10% Synergy $0.21
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+8% Synergy $2.24
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+8% Synergy $0.12
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+7% Synergy $0.43
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.23
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+7% Synergy $0.95
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+7% Synergy $0.97
War Cadence War Cadence
+7% Synergy $0.56
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+7% Synergy $0.29
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.37
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+6% Synergy $0.14
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+5% Synergy $0.55
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+4% Synergy $0.24
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+4% Synergy $5.67
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+4% Synergy $0.73
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+3% Synergy $0.08
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+2% Synergy $9.50
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+2% Synergy $1.65
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+2% Synergy $4.09
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+1% Synergy $0.77
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
0% Synergy $19.61
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-1% Synergy $0.34
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-7% Synergy $10.71
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-10% Synergy $6.68

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+8% Synergy $5.63
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-3% Synergy $4.00
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.

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+36% Synergy $5.90
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+26% Synergy $0.32
War Room War Room
+14% Synergy $3.03
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+14% Synergy $12.99
High Market High Market
+13% Synergy $1.15
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+12% Synergy $8.42
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+11% Synergy $1.72
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.35
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+5% Synergy $17.39
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.15
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.61
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+5% Synergy $0.29
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.13
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+4% Synergy $1.96
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.95
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $13.61
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $0.66
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+1% Synergy $0.10
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+1% Synergy $0.10
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $39.21
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $35.36
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $1.00
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-4% Synergy $0.17

Mana Artifacts

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

Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+23% Synergy $3.64
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+21% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.13
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.23
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.55
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.29
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+5% Synergy $0.52
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $23.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.49
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $16.72
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.04
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $1.22
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-4% Synergy $0.22
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-5% Synergy $2.08

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+11% Synergy $0.13
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+10% Synergy $0.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.16
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $0.93
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.42
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.36
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.52
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.05
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $8.02
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.59

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