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Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
Price tag $7.34

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

#1617 Current Rank
#1929 Last Week
#1582 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.

Fast Forward Fast Forward
+13% Synergy $0.37
Hard-Won Jitte Hard-Won Jitte
+6% Synergy $0.22
Special Move Special Move
+3% Synergy $0.32
Raphael, the Nightwatcher Raphael, the Nightwatcher
+2% Synergy $1.30
Northampton Farm Northampton Farm
+2% Synergy $0.34

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 $6.55
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+66% Synergy $0.74
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+64% Synergy $1.14
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+57% Synergy $3.95
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+56% Synergy $2.03
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+56% Synergy $2.63
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+56% Synergy $14.39
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+52% Synergy $0.21
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+51% Synergy $1.04
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+51% Synergy $0.30

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 $12.49
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+45% Synergy $0.22
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+45% Synergy $4.92
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+33% Synergy $5.69
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+32% Synergy $3.80
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.85
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+14% Synergy $0.64
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+13% Synergy $2.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+12% Synergy $0.37
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+5% Synergy $11.47

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $15.16
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $41.77
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $122.46

Creatures

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

Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+44% Synergy $0.39
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+43% Synergy $0.22
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+41% Synergy $0.37
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+38% Synergy $2.97
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+33% Synergy $0.29
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+32% Synergy $17.00
Warmonger Hellkite Warmonger Hellkite
+32% Synergy $0.38
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+31% Synergy $0.21
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+28% Synergy $7.80
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+27% Synergy $0.24
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+26% Synergy $1.69
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+25% Synergy $0.42
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+25% Synergy $0.26
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+24% Synergy $4.15
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+21% Synergy $0.07
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+19% Synergy $4.32
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+17% Synergy $8.01
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+15% Synergy $5.02
Anger Anger
+15% Synergy $0.51
Kratos, God of War Kratos, God of War
+15% Synergy $48.50
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+15% Synergy $0.22
Paragon of Fierce Defiance Paragon of Fierce Defiance
+15% Synergy $0.22
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+14% Synergy $6.48
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+14% Synergy $0.43
Jurin, Leading the Charge Jurin, Leading the Charge
+13% Synergy $2.26
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+12% Synergy $5.31
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+11% Synergy $2.06
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.27
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+9% Synergy $1.44
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+9% Synergy $1.30
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+9% Synergy $0.34
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+8% Synergy $0.52
Márton Stromgald Márton Stromgald
+8% Synergy $6.47
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+6% Synergy $1.88
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+5% Synergy $0.32
Port Razer Port Razer
+5% Synergy $0.47
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+5% Synergy $7.86
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+4% Synergy $1.12
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+4% Synergy $1.03
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+3% Synergy $5.53
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.30
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+2% Synergy $4.43
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+1% Synergy $1.77
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
-3% Synergy $2.73
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-5% Synergy $6.88
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-5% Synergy $0.42
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-5% Synergy $48.50
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.21
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-6% Synergy $1.14
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-10% Synergy $17.40

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 $0.25
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+19% Synergy $1.58
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+12% Synergy $0.51
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+10% Synergy $3.40
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+9% Synergy $5.91
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+9% Synergy $1.48
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+9% Synergy $0.51
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+7% Synergy $0.23
Mercadia's Downfall Mercadia's Downfall
+7% Synergy $0.81
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+5% Synergy $0.18
Fling Fling
+5% Synergy $0.29
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+4% Synergy $0.26
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $15.03
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+3% Synergy $0.18
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+3% Synergy $0.24
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+3% Synergy $0.37
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.46
Big Score Big Score
+1% Synergy $0.63
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
0% Synergy $9.52
Return the Favor Return the Favor
0% Synergy $1.71
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
0% Synergy $1.15
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.35
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $12.32
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $67.64
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-2% Synergy $3.09
Reverberate Reverberate
-2% Synergy $3.60
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-3% Synergy $1.72
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-5% Synergy $11.05
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-6% Synergy $10.57
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-8% Synergy $2.89
Seething Song Seething Song
-18% Synergy $12.68

Sorceries

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

Incite Rebellion Incite Rebellion
+34% Synergy $0.44
Insurrection Insurrection
+28% Synergy $9.53
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+20% Synergy $0.34
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+15% Synergy $3.90
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.31
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+9% Synergy $2.69
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+8% Synergy $0.18
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+6% Synergy $14.70
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+5% Synergy $15.38
Burn at the Stake Burn at the Stake
+5% Synergy $0.78
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $0.78
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+3% Synergy $0.28
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+2% Synergy $4.58
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+2% Synergy $0.39
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $7.29
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+1% Synergy $0.15
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+1% Synergy $5.15
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-1% Synergy $1.52
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $2063.83
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-2% Synergy $2.21
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.26
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-3% Synergy $0.32
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.30
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $8.34
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.16
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-7% Synergy $1.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+42% Synergy $0.57
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+39% Synergy $3.12
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+36% Synergy $3.10
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+33% Synergy $17.39
Embercleave Embercleave
+32% Synergy $8.95
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+28% Synergy $43.69
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $7.29
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+28% Synergy $3.73
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+25% Synergy $1.30
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+24% Synergy $2.51
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+22% Synergy $19.81
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+21% Synergy $7.41
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+21% Synergy $0.47
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+18% Synergy $11.36
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+17% Synergy $3.94
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+17% Synergy $8.12
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+16% Synergy $0.69
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+15% Synergy $0.35
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+15% Synergy $0.83
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+14% Synergy $0.28
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+13% Synergy $10.74
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+11% Synergy $0.38
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+11% Synergy $1.58
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+11% Synergy $3.33
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+11% Synergy $0.23
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+11% Synergy $0.33
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+11% Synergy $0.27
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+10% Synergy $35.87
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+9% Synergy $2.97
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+9% Synergy $5.13
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+8% Synergy $1.99
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $14.99
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+8% Synergy $0.28
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+7% Synergy $0.88
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+7% Synergy $0.50
Key to the City Key to the City
+7% Synergy $1.13
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+6% Synergy
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+6% Synergy $13.85
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+6% Synergy $6.21
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+6% Synergy $1.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $15.53
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $38.89
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.89
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+3% Synergy $0.54
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $9.99
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $28.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.70
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-2% Synergy $6.23
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-3% Synergy $3.73

Enchantments

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

Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+36% Synergy $1.46
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+32% Synergy $0.39
War's Toll War's Toll
+31% Synergy $12.22
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+20% Synergy $0.28
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+18% Synergy $3.33
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+18% Synergy $1.50
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+17% Synergy $4.67
Bedlam Bedlam
+16% Synergy $8.33
Repercussion Repercussion
+14% Synergy $8.78
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+13% Synergy $2.56
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+11% Synergy $1.18
City on Fire City on Fire
+9% Synergy $11.53
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+8% Synergy $0.27
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+7% Synergy $2.50
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.24
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+7% Synergy $3.13
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+7% Synergy $1.93
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+7% Synergy $0.36
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+6% Synergy $0.48
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.43
War Cadence War Cadence
+6% Synergy $0.83
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+6% Synergy $0.29
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+5% Synergy $1.13
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+5% Synergy $0.39
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+5% Synergy $0.32
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+4% Synergy $0.29
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+3% Synergy $0.27
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+3% Synergy $5.97
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $7.61
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+2% Synergy $1.31
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
0% Synergy $10.64
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-1% Synergy $31.89
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-1% Synergy $0.44
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-1% Synergy $0.36
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-9% Synergy $16.84
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-10% Synergy $6.93

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+6% Synergy $5.90
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-3% Synergy $3.05
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-3% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+34% Synergy $7.83
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+25% Synergy $0.28
War Room War Room
+14% Synergy $2.36
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+14% Synergy $20.37
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+13% Synergy $10.99
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+12% Synergy $2.12
High Market High Market
+12% Synergy $0.46
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.42
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+6% Synergy $0.29
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+5% Synergy $17.28
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $10.04
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+5% Synergy $0.31
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.98
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $1.16
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $14.14
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+3% Synergy $0.32
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $1.13
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $51.64
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+1% Synergy $0.19
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $39.96
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-3% Synergy $0.29
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $2.42
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-4% Synergy $1.81

Mana Artifacts

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

Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+24% Synergy $3.62
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+21% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.33
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.87
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $36.62
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.34
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $10.98
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $21.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.63
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-3% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.89
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-4% Synergy $3.37
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-4% Synergy $0.39

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 $0.51
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+10% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.27
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $15.03
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $0.78
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.46
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.07
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $8.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.21

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