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Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
Price tag $3.50

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

#1457 Current Rank
#1339 Last Week
#1525 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.

Avatar Roku, Firebender Avatar Roku, Firebender
-1% Synergy $19.76
Combustion Man Combustion Man
-1% Synergy $0.15
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-3% Synergy $8.84
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
-3% Synergy $0.41
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-5% Synergy $1.54

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 $5.27
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+65% Synergy $0.48
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+63% Synergy $0.48
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+59% Synergy $1.57
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+59% Synergy $3.60
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+57% Synergy $3.83
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+56% Synergy $11.46
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+53% Synergy $0.14
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+51% Synergy $0.37
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+51% Synergy $8.13

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 $0.36
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+46% Synergy $3.80
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+45% Synergy $0.13
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+34% Synergy $2.83
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+32% Synergy $3.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.20
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+15% Synergy $1.53
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+14% Synergy $2.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+12% Synergy $0.38
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $9.75

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $30.76
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $9.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $89.88

Creatures

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

Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+45% Synergy $0.21
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+43% Synergy $0.17
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+41% Synergy $0.35
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+40% Synergy $2.18
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+34% Synergy $0.28
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+33% Synergy $13.13
Warmonger Hellkite Warmonger Hellkite
+33% Synergy $0.29
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+28% Synergy $0.19
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+28% Synergy $1.33
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+28% Synergy $4.93
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+27% Synergy $0.08
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+26% Synergy $0.44
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+25% Synergy $0.20
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+24% Synergy $2.84
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+21% Synergy $0.11
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+19% Synergy $1.29
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+18% Synergy $4.40
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+18% Synergy $5.96
Kratos, God of War Kratos, God of War
+17% Synergy $54.43
Anger Anger
+16% Synergy $1.61
Paragon of Fierce Defiance Paragon of Fierce Defiance
+16% Synergy $0.21
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+16% Synergy $0.20
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+15% Synergy $0.36
Jurin, Leading the Charge Jurin, Leading the Charge
+14% Synergy $2.01
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+13% Synergy $5.05
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+12% Synergy $5.76
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.20
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+10% Synergy $1.43
Márton Stromgald Márton Stromgald
+9% Synergy $5.88
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+8% Synergy $1.76
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+8% Synergy $1.99
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+8% Synergy $0.17
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+8% Synergy $0.43
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+7% Synergy $1.28
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+6% Synergy $1.15
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+6% Synergy $0.12
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+5% Synergy $6.69
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+4% Synergy $3.66
Port Razer Port Razer
+4% Synergy $0.29
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $0.70
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+3% Synergy $0.13
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+3% Synergy $2.89
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+3% Synergy $0.43
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.08
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
-1% Synergy $0.79
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-4% Synergy $4.84
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-4% Synergy $0.79
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
-4% Synergy $1.81
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-5% Synergy $36.51
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-6% Synergy $0.65

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 $0.14
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+19% Synergy $1.37
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+11% Synergy $3.25
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+10% Synergy $1.40
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+10% Synergy $0.59
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+9% Synergy $0.49
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+8% Synergy $5.84
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+8% Synergy $0.25
Mercadia's Downfall Mercadia's Downfall
+7% Synergy $0.70
Fling Fling
+6% Synergy $0.05
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+5% Synergy $0.18
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+4% Synergy $0.10
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+4% Synergy $0.17
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.77
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+3% Synergy $0.34
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+2% Synergy $0.09
Big Score Big Score
+1% Synergy $0.72
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.37
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+1% Synergy $2.33
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
0% Synergy $1.81
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.13
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-1% Synergy $7.08
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $10.47
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-2% Synergy $2.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $48.80
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-3% Synergy $3.20
Reverberate Reverberate
-3% Synergy $2.31
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-4% Synergy $7.40
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $1.28
Seething Song Seething Song
-17% Synergy $8.04

Sorceries

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

Incite Rebellion Incite Rebellion
+35% Synergy $0.38
Insurrection Insurrection
+27% Synergy $8.08
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+22% Synergy $0.17
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+17% Synergy $5.41
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+10% Synergy $0.12
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+8% Synergy $2.68
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.21
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+6% Synergy $15.95
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+6% Synergy $15.39
Burn at the Stake Burn at the Stake
+5% Synergy $0.69
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.05
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+2% Synergy $0.10
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+2% Synergy $3.21
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+2% Synergy $0.11
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $4.67
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+1% Synergy $4.62
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
0% Synergy $0.45
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
0% Synergy $0.17
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1499.99
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.76
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.20
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-3% Synergy $0.16
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $5.88
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.26
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-5% Synergy $0.40
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-6% Synergy $1.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+41% Synergy $0.50
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+40% Synergy $2.34
Embercleave Embercleave
+34% Synergy $9.33
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+34% Synergy $2.52
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+31% Synergy $15.19
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+30% Synergy $2.04
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $5.38
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+27% Synergy $38.64
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+27% Synergy $1.55
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+24% Synergy $1.05
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+23% Synergy $17.47
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+23% Synergy $0.51
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+21% Synergy $9.65
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+20% Synergy $9.46
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+17% Synergy $5.86
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+16% Synergy $4.21
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.77
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+16% Synergy $0.24
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+15% Synergy $0.13
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+15% Synergy $0.46
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+13% Synergy $8.28
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+13% Synergy $0.94
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+13% Synergy $1.70
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+12% Synergy $0.23
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+12% Synergy $0.13
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+11% Synergy $36.41
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+11% Synergy $0.33
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+10% Synergy $0.17
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+9% Synergy $0.32
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+9% Synergy $4.31
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+8% Synergy $2.52
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $13.50
Key to the City Key to the City
+8% Synergy $0.45
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+8% Synergy $0.20
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+8% Synergy $2.11
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+7% Synergy $0.30
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $7.19
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+7% Synergy $0.72
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+7% Synergy $1.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.19
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+6% Synergy
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $6.31
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.86
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+4% Synergy $0.40
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $37.91
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $8.13
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $19.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.86
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-3% Synergy $3.81
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-4% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+37% Synergy $0.67
War's Toll War's Toll
+32% Synergy $7.64
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+32% Synergy $0.29
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+20% Synergy $3.99
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+19% Synergy $0.08
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+19% Synergy $1.22
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+18% Synergy $0.73
Bedlam Bedlam
+16% Synergy $7.99
Repercussion Repercussion
+13% Synergy $6.54
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+13% Synergy $1.03
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+12% Synergy $1.95
City on Fire City on Fire
+9% Synergy $8.73
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+9% Synergy $0.14
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+8% Synergy $2.08
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+8% Synergy $0.14
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+7% Synergy $0.47
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.16
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+7% Synergy $1.77
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+7% Synergy $2.04
War Cadence War Cadence
+7% Synergy $0.70
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+7% Synergy $0.27
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+6% Synergy $0.43
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.37
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+5% Synergy $0.71
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+5% Synergy $0.12
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+4% Synergy $0.26
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+4% Synergy $5.65
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+4% Synergy $0.07
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+4% Synergy $1.42
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+2% Synergy $1.44
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+2% Synergy $4.50
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+1% Synergy $9.36
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
0% Synergy $0.61
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-1% Synergy $17.30
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-1% Synergy $0.37
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-8% Synergy $13.74
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-10% Synergy $6.52

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+7% Synergy $5.50
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-3% Synergy $2.86
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
+35% Synergy $6.10
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+27% Synergy $0.21
War Room War Room
+14% Synergy $4.92
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+14% Synergy $14.68
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+12% Synergy $10.11
High Market High Market
+12% Synergy $1.16
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+11% Synergy $1.45
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.24
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+5% Synergy $16.86
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.14
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.19
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+5% Synergy $0.23
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+4% Synergy $2.00
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.23
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $4.93
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $14.85
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $0.52
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.43
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+1% Synergy $0.10
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $38.24
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $34.91
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-2% Synergy $1.31
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-4% Synergy $0.19

Mana Artifacts

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

Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+23% Synergy $3.48
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+21% Synergy $0.28
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.17
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.17
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.21
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $25.64
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+4% Synergy $0.49
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $18.57
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.34
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $9.68
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.92
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.22
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $1.96
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-4% Synergy $0.35
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-5% Synergy $2.18

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
+10% Synergy $0.59
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+10% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.17
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.05
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.77
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.46
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.42
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.10
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $5.88
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $2.20

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