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Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
Price tag $1.97

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

#1484 Current Rank
#1501 Last Week
#1475 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.

Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+6% Synergy $5.07
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+4% Synergy $0.17
Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+4% Synergy $0.64
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+2% Synergy $36.85
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-8% Synergy $4.85

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
+81% Synergy $4.22
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+67% Synergy $0.49
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+62% Synergy $0.79
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+61% Synergy $0.82
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+60% Synergy $0.99
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+59% Synergy $1.44
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+56% Synergy $7.20
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+53% Synergy $0.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+53% Synergy $0.27
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+52% Synergy $6.95

Top Cards

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

Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+52% Synergy $0.31
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+48% Synergy $0.17
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+48% Synergy $3.52
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+34% Synergy $3.19
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+33% Synergy $5.02
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+17% Synergy $1.13
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+14% Synergy $2.73
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+12% Synergy $0.34
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $7.78

Game Changers

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

Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $46.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $26.15
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $7.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $94.69

Creatures

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

Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+44% Synergy $0.17
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+44% Synergy $0.31
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+42% Synergy $2.09
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+42% Synergy $0.38
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+34% Synergy $0.19
Warmonger Hellkite Warmonger Hellkite
+34% Synergy $0.34
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+31% Synergy $10.12
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+30% Synergy $7.36
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+28% Synergy $0.34
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+27% Synergy $0.98
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+26% Synergy $0.14
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+25% Synergy $0.24
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+24% Synergy $0.06
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+23% Synergy $3.14
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+20% Synergy $1.03
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+20% Synergy $0.15
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+19% Synergy $1.86
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+18% Synergy $4.95
Anger Anger
+17% Synergy $1.61
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+17% Synergy $0.17
Jurin, Leading the Charge Jurin, Leading the Charge
+17% Synergy $2.13
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+16% Synergy $0.27
Paragon of Fierce Defiance Paragon of Fierce Defiance
+16% Synergy $0.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+13% Synergy $0.26
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+13% Synergy $4.18
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+12% Synergy $4.04
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+10% Synergy $1.41
Márton Stromgald Márton Stromgald
+9% Synergy $8.99
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+8% Synergy $0.71
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+8% Synergy $0.24
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+8% Synergy $0.42
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+7% Synergy $1.03
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+6% Synergy $1.69
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+5% Synergy $1.16
Port Razer Port Razer
+5% Synergy $0.54
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+5% Synergy $1.63
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+4% Synergy $0.94
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $0.57
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+3% Synergy $0.12
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+3% Synergy $0.18
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
0% Synergy $0.22
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-1% Synergy $0.91
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-2% Synergy $0.34
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
-3% Synergy $0.64
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
-3% Synergy $0.79
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
-3% Synergy $30.11
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-5% Synergy $0.46
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-5% Synergy $27.60
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
-5% Synergy $10.80
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.74

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 $1.39
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+11% Synergy $1.76
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+10% Synergy $0.53
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+10% Synergy $0.57
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+9% Synergy $0.46
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+8% Synergy $0.25
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+7% Synergy $4.20
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+7% Synergy $0.20
Mercadia's Downfall Mercadia's Downfall
+7% Synergy $0.80
Fling Fling
+6% Synergy $0.08
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.06
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+3% Synergy $0.38
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+3% Synergy $0.25
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.68
Big Score Big Score
+1% Synergy $0.62
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+1% Synergy $0.98
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+1% Synergy $0.08
Return the Favor Return the Favor
0% Synergy $1.38
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.15
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-1% Synergy $8.49
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $8.43
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-1% Synergy $1.05
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-3% Synergy $2.75
Reverberate Reverberate
-4% Synergy $1.93
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-5% Synergy $5.39
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-10% Synergy $0.99
Seething Song Seething Song
-18% Synergy $6.27

Sorceries

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

Incite Rebellion Incite Rebellion
+36% Synergy $0.33
Insurrection Insurrection
+26% Synergy $6.51
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+24% Synergy $0.23
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+17% Synergy $1.80
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+10% Synergy $11.89
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+9% Synergy $0.10
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+9% Synergy $2.84
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+8% Synergy $4.47
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.35
Burn at the Stake Burn at the Stake
+6% Synergy $0.66
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.03
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+3% Synergy $1.84
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+3% Synergy $0.09
By Force By Force
+3% Synergy $0.36
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $4.42
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+2% Synergy $0.08
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+1% Synergy $0.16
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+1% Synergy $4.02
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
0% Synergy $0.51
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1474.14
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.39
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.29
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $9.10
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.36
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-4% Synergy $0.14
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-4% Synergy $0.20
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-6% Synergy $1.76

Utility Artifacts

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

Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+43% Synergy $0.78
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+40% Synergy $2.31
Embercleave Embercleave
+35% Synergy $7.95
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+33% Synergy $7.32
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+32% Synergy $1.78
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+31% Synergy $14.17
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+30% Synergy $2.15
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+28% Synergy $35.07
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+27% Synergy $1.06
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+26% Synergy $20.45
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+24% Synergy $0.50
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+23% Synergy $1.02
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+22% Synergy $9.77
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+21% Synergy $9.42
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+18% Synergy $2.49
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+17% Synergy $0.20
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+17% Synergy $4.51
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+17% Synergy $0.61
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+16% Synergy $0.17
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+14% Synergy $12.75
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+14% Synergy $0.64
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+13% Synergy $1.39
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+13% Synergy $0.26
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+12% Synergy $0.64
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+11% Synergy $31.55
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+11% Synergy $0.35
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+11% Synergy $0.19
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+11% Synergy $0.18
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+10% Synergy $0.33
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+9% Synergy $1.73
Key to the City Key to the City
+9% Synergy $0.43
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+9% Synergy $0.18
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+9% Synergy $4.12
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+8% Synergy $2.21
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+8% Synergy $0.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.24
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $17.44
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+7% Synergy $0.52
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $4.68
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+6% Synergy $0.31
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+6% Synergy $33.77
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $1.32
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $8.99
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+5% Synergy
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+5% Synergy $5.90
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+4% Synergy $0.37
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $5.37
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $17.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.45
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-2% Synergy $3.11

Enchantments

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

Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+39% Synergy $0.55
War's Toll War's Toll
+35% Synergy $4.87
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+32% Synergy $0.24
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+21% Synergy $1.29
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+19% Synergy $0.13
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+18% Synergy $0.80
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+17% Synergy $2.02
Bedlam Bedlam
+16% Synergy $9.01
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+13% Synergy $1.12
Repercussion Repercussion
+11% Synergy $5.86
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+11% Synergy $1.34
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+11% Synergy $0.18
City on Fire City on Fire
+9% Synergy $5.62
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+8% Synergy $2.22
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+8% Synergy $0.24
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+7% Synergy $0.99
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.19
War Cadence War Cadence
+7% Synergy $0.54
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+7% Synergy $0.16
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+6% Synergy $0.25
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+6% Synergy $0.47
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+6% Synergy $1.95
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+5% Synergy $0.66
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+5% Synergy $0.44
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+5% Synergy $0.10
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+4% Synergy $0.05
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+4% Synergy $0.73
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+3% Synergy $5.66
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+2% Synergy $5.49
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+2% Synergy $2.85
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+1% Synergy $18.73
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+1% Synergy $0.57
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+1% Synergy $0.92
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-2% Synergy $0.35
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-7% Synergy $8.53
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-10% Synergy $5.91

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+9% Synergy $5.10
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-2% Synergy $3.07
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-4% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+36% Synergy $5.95
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+27% Synergy $0.25
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+15% Synergy $12.52
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $2.73
High Market High Market
+13% Synergy $4.50
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+12% Synergy $0.94
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+11% Synergy $11.65
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+9% Synergy $0.36
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+6% Synergy $1.93
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.15
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.46
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.01
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+5% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.14
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+3% Synergy $16.55
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.08
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.15
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $0.47
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+1% Synergy $16.08
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+1% Synergy $0.16
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $34.54
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $38.71
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $0.98
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 $3.21
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+22% Synergy $0.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.22
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.24
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+6% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.61
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+5% Synergy $0.56
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $17.16
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $7.59
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $15.07
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.07
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.33
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-5% Synergy $0.96
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-5% Synergy $1.29
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-5% Synergy $0.23

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+11% Synergy $0.18
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+10% Synergy $0.57
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.11
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.03
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.68
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.50
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.45
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.06
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $9.10
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.74

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