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Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
Price tag $1.94

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

#1616 Current Rank
#1539 Last Week
#1487 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
+4% Synergy $3.85
Planetary Annihilation Planetary Annihilation
+2% Synergy $0.30
Pain for All Pain for All
-1% Synergy $0.62
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
-3% Synergy $0.07
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
-4% Synergy $3.67

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 $4.56
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+66% Synergy $0.58
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+61% Synergy $0.41
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+61% Synergy $0.93
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+59% Synergy $0.92
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+59% Synergy $1.35
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+56% Synergy $8.13
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+53% Synergy $0.10
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+52% Synergy $0.32
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+52% Synergy $6.70

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 $0.30
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+47% Synergy $0.17
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+47% Synergy $3.19
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+34% Synergy $2.83
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+33% Synergy $4.87
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+16% Synergy $1.85
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+14% Synergy $3.74
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+13% Synergy $0.50
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+3% Synergy $7.33

Game Changers

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

Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $50.95
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $25.52
Gamble Gamble
-6% Synergy $10.63
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $95.44

Creatures

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

Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+44% Synergy $0.28
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+43% Synergy $0.13
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+42% Synergy $0.47
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+41% Synergy $2.06
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+33% Synergy $0.22
Warmonger Hellkite Warmonger Hellkite
+33% Synergy $0.29
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+31% Synergy $9.39
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+30% Synergy $6.19
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+28% Synergy $0.33
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+27% Synergy $0.15
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+27% Synergy $1.55
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+26% Synergy $0.07
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+25% Synergy $0.26
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+23% Synergy $2.49
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+20% Synergy $1.19
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+20% Synergy $0.11
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+19% Synergy $2.67
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+18% Synergy $4.44
Anger Anger
+17% Synergy $1.79
Paragon of Fierce Defiance Paragon of Fierce Defiance
+16% Synergy $0.18
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+16% Synergy $0.21
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+16% Synergy $0.28
Jurin, Leading the Charge Jurin, Leading the Charge
+16% Synergy $2.17
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+14% Synergy $4.70
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.25
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+12% Synergy $3.56
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+10% Synergy $1.16
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+9% Synergy $0.20
Márton Stromgald Márton Stromgald
+9% Synergy $6.22
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+8% Synergy $0.76
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+8% Synergy $0.40
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+7% Synergy $1.11
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+6% Synergy $1.33
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+6% Synergy $1.67
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+6% Synergy $0.08
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+5% Synergy $3.55
Port Razer Port Razer
+5% Synergy $0.38
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+5% Synergy $7.26
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+4% Synergy $2.66
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+4% Synergy $0.86
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $0.71
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+3% Synergy $0.09
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+3% Synergy $0.18
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
-2% Synergy $0.63
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-3% Synergy $1.18
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
-3% Synergy $1.36
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-3% Synergy $0.52
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-5% Synergy $30.32
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.63
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-6% Synergy $0.54

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 $0.19
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+19% Synergy $1.38
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+11% Synergy $1.70
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+10% Synergy $1.05
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+10% Synergy $0.49
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+9% Synergy $0.48
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+8% Synergy $0.25
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+7% Synergy $4.99
Mercadia's Downfall Mercadia's Downfall
+7% Synergy $0.66
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+6% Synergy $0.18
Fling Fling
+6% Synergy $0.06
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.08
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+4% Synergy $0.24
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+3% Synergy $0.35
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.34
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.04
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+2% Synergy $0.10
Big Score Big Score
+1% Synergy $0.70
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+1% Synergy $1.47
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.10
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
0% Synergy $1.00
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
0% Synergy $1.23
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-1% Synergy $9.06
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $8.90
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-3% Synergy $3.54
Reverberate Reverberate
-3% Synergy $2.03
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-4% Synergy $6.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-10% Synergy $1.06
Seething Song Seething Song
-18% Synergy $5.85

Sorceries

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

Incite Rebellion Incite Rebellion
+36% Synergy $0.34
Insurrection Insurrection
+27% Synergy $7.10
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+23% Synergy $0.25
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+18% Synergy $1.05
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+10% Synergy $0.10
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+9% Synergy $13.04
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+8% Synergy $10.45
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+8% Synergy $3.11
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.44
Burn at the Stake Burn at the Stake
+6% Synergy $0.67
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.00
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+3% Synergy $2.72
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+3% Synergy $0.09
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+2% Synergy $0.05
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $4.72
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+1% Synergy $0.18
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+1% Synergy $3.56
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
0% Synergy $0.53
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1482.44
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.46
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.28
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.14
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $7.59
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.38
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-4% Synergy $0.20
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-7% Synergy $1.99

Utility Artifacts

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

Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+42% Synergy $0.53
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+40% Synergy $2.24
Embercleave Embercleave
+36% Synergy $8.62
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+33% Synergy $1.38
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+32% Synergy $5.28
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+31% Synergy $15.13
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+30% Synergy $2.11
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+28% Synergy $36.21
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+27% Synergy $0.99
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+25% Synergy $19.04
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+24% Synergy $0.48
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+24% Synergy $1.01
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+22% Synergy $10.13
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+22% Synergy $8.93
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+17% Synergy $3.58
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+17% Synergy $4.54
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+16% Synergy $0.18
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.71
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+16% Synergy $0.23
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+14% Synergy $0.86
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+13% Synergy $12.57
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+13% Synergy $1.31
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+13% Synergy $0.27
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+12% Synergy $34.22
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+12% Synergy $0.82
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+11% Synergy $0.29
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+11% Synergy $0.19
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+11% Synergy $0.20
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+10% Synergy $0.42
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+10% Synergy $0.16
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+9% Synergy $4.51
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+8% Synergy $1.88
Key to the City Key to the City
+8% Synergy $0.46
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+8% Synergy $2.23
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+8% Synergy $0.80
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.26
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $15.92
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+7% Synergy $0.55
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $4.64
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+6% Synergy $8.10
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+6% Synergy $0.25
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $0.84
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+6% Synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $35.57
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+4% Synergy $0.40
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $7.33
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $18.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.54
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-2% Synergy $3.34
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-6% Synergy $4.59

Enchantments

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

Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+38% Synergy $0.74
War's Toll War's Toll
+34% Synergy $5.10
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+31% Synergy $0.24
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+20% Synergy $1.22
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+19% Synergy $0.11
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+18% Synergy $0.73
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+17% Synergy $2.11
Bedlam Bedlam
+16% Synergy $7.39
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+13% Synergy $1.24
Repercussion Repercussion
+12% Synergy $5.97
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+11% Synergy $1.71
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+11% Synergy $0.15
City on Fire City on Fire
+10% Synergy $7.34
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+8% Synergy $2.28
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+8% Synergy $0.13
War Cadence War Cadence
+8% Synergy $0.54
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+8% Synergy $0.28
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.20
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+7% Synergy $0.94
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+6% Synergy $0.42
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+6% Synergy $0.26
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+6% Synergy $1.66
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.41
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+5% Synergy $0.61
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+5% Synergy $0.08
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+4% Synergy $0.07
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+4% Synergy $0.80
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+3% Synergy $5.59
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+2% Synergy $9.60
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+2% Synergy $3.83
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+1% Synergy $0.73
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+1% Synergy $0.98
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
0% Synergy $19.45
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-2% Synergy $0.36
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-7% Synergy $9.69
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-10% Synergy $6.83

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+8% Synergy $4.96
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-3% Synergy $4.03
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-4% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+36% Synergy $6.29
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+27% Synergy $0.31
War Room War Room
+14% Synergy $2.85
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+14% Synergy $12.75
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+13% Synergy $9.32
High Market High Market
+13% Synergy $1.38
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+12% Synergy $1.38
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+9% Synergy $0.33
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.45
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+5% Synergy $2.04
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+5% Synergy $0.33
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+4% Synergy $15.66
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+4% Synergy $0.18
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.15
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.76
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.12
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $14.14
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $0.49
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
0% Synergy $0.14
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $35.89
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $41.89
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $1.16
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-4% Synergy $0.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+23% Synergy $4.19
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+22% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.52
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.60
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+5% Synergy $0.59
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $20.12
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $16.23
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.02
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.15
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $1.28
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-5% Synergy $1.81
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-5% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+12% Synergy $0.19
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+10% Synergy $0.49
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.21
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.00
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.04
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.48
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.55
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.06
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $7.59
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.63

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