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Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
Price tag $7.31

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

#1548 Current Rank
#1367 Last Week
#1570 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
+5% Synergy $0.38
Fast Forward Fast Forward
+3% Synergy $0.68
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+2% Synergy $0.29
Manhole Missile Manhole Missile
+1% Synergy $0.11
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-10% Synergy $18.81

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 $6.50
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+65% Synergy $0.49
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+64% Synergy $0.86
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+57% Synergy $3.95
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+56% Synergy $3.22
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+56% Synergy $2.34
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+55% Synergy $14.89
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+52% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+51% Synergy $1.63
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+50% Synergy $0.47

Top Cards

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

Life of the Party Life of the Party
+50% Synergy $11.03
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+44% Synergy $0.21
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+44% Synergy $4.02
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+33% Synergy $5.02
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+32% Synergy $3.48
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $2.00
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+14% Synergy $0.77
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+13% Synergy $0.56
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $2.56
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+5% Synergy $11.75

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $13.66
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $109.97
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $44.48

Creatures

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

Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+43% Synergy $0.31
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+42% Synergy $0.22
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+41% Synergy $0.33
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+38% Synergy $2.80
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+33% Synergy $0.28
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+32% Synergy $15.79
Warmonger Hellkite Warmonger Hellkite
+32% Synergy $0.35
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+30% Synergy $0.20
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+28% Synergy $7.71
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+27% Synergy $1.71
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+26% Synergy $0.49
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+26% Synergy $0.16
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+25% Synergy $0.34
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+24% Synergy $4.23
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+21% Synergy $0.19
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+19% Synergy $6.14
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+17% Synergy $11.09
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+16% Synergy $4.93
Anger Anger
+15% Synergy $1.94
Kratos, God of War Kratos, God of War
+15% Synergy $44.58
Paragon of Fierce Defiance Paragon of Fierce Defiance
+15% Synergy $0.19
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+15% Synergy $0.19
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+14% Synergy $6.40
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+14% Synergy $0.37
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+12% Synergy $8.91
Jurin, Leading the Charge Jurin, Leading the Charge
+12% Synergy $2.12
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.26
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+9% Synergy $2.97
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+9% Synergy $1.74
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+9% Synergy $1.62
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+8% Synergy $0.29
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+8% Synergy $0.51
Márton Stromgald Márton Stromgald
+8% Synergy $6.77
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+6% Synergy $1.72
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+6% Synergy $0.15
Port Razer Port Razer
+5% Synergy $0.44
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+5% Synergy $8.94
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+4% Synergy $0.95
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+4% Synergy $1.32
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+3% Synergy $4.16
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+3% Synergy $5.05
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+3% Synergy $1.03
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.25
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
0% Synergy $1.80
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
-3% Synergy $3.96
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-4% Synergy $0.52
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-5% Synergy $7.34
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-6% Synergy $1.04
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-6% Synergy $43.78
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-6% Synergy $1.41

Instants

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

Blades of Velis Vel Blades of Velis Vel
+40% Synergy $0.17
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+19% Synergy $1.58
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+12% Synergy $0.58
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+11% Synergy $3.17
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+9% Synergy $1.44
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+9% Synergy $0.50
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+8% Synergy $6.38
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+7% Synergy $0.24
Mercadia's Downfall Mercadia's Downfall
+7% Synergy $0.71
Fling Fling
+6% Synergy $0.05
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+5% Synergy $0.17
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+4% Synergy $0.29
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+4% Synergy $0.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $13.35
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+3% Synergy $0.32
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+3% Synergy $0.30
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.47
Big Score Big Score
+1% Synergy $1.00
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+1% Synergy $2.11
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $12.28
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
0% Synergy $1.85
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.13
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-1% Synergy $10.38
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $66.81
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-2% Synergy $3.88
Reverberate Reverberate
-2% Synergy $2.86
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-3% Synergy $2.49
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-4% Synergy $10.21
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-6% Synergy $9.81
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-8% Synergy $2.91
Seething Song Seething Song
-18% Synergy $11.93

Sorceries

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

Incite Rebellion Incite Rebellion
+33% Synergy $0.47
Insurrection Insurrection
+27% Synergy $7.52
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+21% Synergy $0.27
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+16% Synergy $5.01
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+9% Synergy $2.44
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+9% Synergy $0.16
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.30
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+6% Synergy $15.95
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+6% Synergy $14.55
Burn at the Stake Burn at the Stake
+5% Synergy $0.85
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.06
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+2% Synergy $0.45
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+1% Synergy $0.15
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+1% Synergy $4.25
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+1% Synergy $5.45
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
0% Synergy $6.70
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1907.80
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.90
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.36
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.35
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-3% Synergy $0.25
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $7.96
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.61
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-7% Synergy $1.75

Utility Artifacts

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

Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+42% Synergy $0.63
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+39% Synergy $3.99
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+36% Synergy $3.14
Embercleave Embercleave
+32% Synergy $9.49
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+32% Synergy $16.24
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+30% Synergy $3.27
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+28% Synergy $44.89
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $8.32
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+24% Synergy $2.54
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+24% Synergy $1.30
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+22% Synergy $19.97
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+21% Synergy $0.47
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+20% Synergy $10.85
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+19% Synergy $10.46
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+17% Synergy $4.32
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+17% Synergy $8.93
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+15% Synergy $0.73
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+15% Synergy $0.29
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+15% Synergy $0.97
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+14% Synergy $0.22
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+13% Synergy $10.91
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+12% Synergy $1.94
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+12% Synergy $0.20
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+11% Synergy $39.40
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+11% Synergy $1.33
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+11% Synergy $0.28
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+11% Synergy $0.23
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+10% Synergy $0.44
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+9% Synergy $2.90
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+9% Synergy $5.25
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+8% Synergy $2.32
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $14.81
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+8% Synergy $0.16
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+7% Synergy $0.53
Key to the City Key to the City
+7% Synergy $2.81
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+7% Synergy $1.33
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+6% Synergy $0.38
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+6% Synergy
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+6% Synergy $7.48
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $14.76
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $40.13
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+5% Synergy $12.74
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $9.18
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+4% Synergy $0.82
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+3% Synergy $0.48
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.61
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $28.39
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-2% Synergy $4.27
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-3% Synergy $3.64

Enchantments

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

Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+37% Synergy $1.34
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+32% Synergy $0.37
War's Toll War's Toll
+31% Synergy $9.34
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+19% Synergy $2.86
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+19% Synergy $0.21
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+19% Synergy $1.36
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+18% Synergy $4.25
Bedlam Bedlam
+17% Synergy $8.07
Repercussion Repercussion
+14% Synergy $7.04
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+13% Synergy $2.23
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+12% Synergy $1.10
City on Fire City on Fire
+10% Synergy $12.46
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+9% Synergy $0.28
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.25
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+7% Synergy $3.47
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+7% Synergy $3.23
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+7% Synergy $0.28
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+6% Synergy $1.24
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.39
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+6% Synergy $1.98
War Cadence War Cadence
+6% Synergy $0.82
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+6% Synergy $0.28
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+5% Synergy $0.49
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+5% Synergy $0.27
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+4% Synergy $5.81
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+4% Synergy $1.03
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+4% Synergy $0.25
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+3% Synergy $0.25
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $8.17
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+2% Synergy $1.78
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
0% Synergy $14.28
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-1% Synergy $28.02
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-1% Synergy $0.36
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-1% Synergy $0.44
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-9% Synergy $21.82
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-10% Synergy $7.01

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+6% Synergy $6.19
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-3% Synergy $3.03
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-3% Synergy $0.43

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+34% Synergy $8.49
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+25% Synergy $0.23
War Room War Room
+14% Synergy $8.73
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+14% Synergy $19.16
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+12% Synergy $11.31
High Market High Market
+12% Synergy $1.31
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+11% Synergy $1.84
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.36
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+6% Synergy $15.36
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+6% Synergy $0.21
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $9.01
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+5% Synergy $0.35
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.43
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.28
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $13.92
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+3% Synergy $0.32
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $1.13
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.10
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $44.85
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.44
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+1% Synergy $0.14
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $38.11
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-3% Synergy $0.32
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $1.97
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-4% Synergy $2.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+23% Synergy $3.88
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+21% Synergy $0.38
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.33
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.64
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.28
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+5% Synergy $34.33
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.36
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+5% Synergy $4.46
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $9.66
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $20.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.45
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.30
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-3% Synergy $1.79
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-4% Synergy $3.77
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-4% Synergy $0.37

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
+12% Synergy $0.58
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+10% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.30
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $13.35
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.06
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.52
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.27
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.26
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $7.96
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-6% Synergy $1.41

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