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Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
Price tag $8.16

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

#1786 Current Rank
#2223 Last Week
#1594 Past 2 Years

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.

Heart-Shaped Herb Heart-Shaped Herb
+16% Synergy $6.47
Firebird, Blazing Ranger Firebird, Blazing Ranger
+10% Synergy
Hulkling, Young Avenger Hulkling, Young Avenger
+10% Synergy $3.51
Misty Knight, Hero for Hire Misty Knight, Hero for Hire
+5% Synergy $1.81
Thorin, Mountain-king Thorin, Mountain-king
+2% Synergy $44.00

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 $7.14
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+65% Synergy $0.49
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+63% Synergy $2.04
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+57% Synergy $4.16
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+56% Synergy $1.64
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+56% Synergy $2.78
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+54% Synergy $12.56
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+52% Synergy $0.25
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+50% Synergy $1.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+50% Synergy $0.36

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 $12.57
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+44% Synergy $4.69
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+44% Synergy $0.24
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+31% Synergy $6.27
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+31% Synergy $3.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.91
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+13% Synergy $0.87
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+12% Synergy $0.35
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $1.55
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+5% Synergy $12.51

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $15.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $129.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $42.79

Creatures

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

Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+43% Synergy $0.32
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+43% Synergy $0.37
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+40% Synergy $0.36
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+37% Synergy $3.35
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+32% Synergy $0.29
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+31% Synergy $0.27
Warmonger Hellkite Warmonger Hellkite
+30% Synergy $0.29
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+30% Synergy $15.63
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+27% Synergy $6.90
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+27% Synergy $1.80
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+26% Synergy $0.17
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+25% Synergy $0.46
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+24% Synergy $0.38
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+24% Synergy $5.21
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+20% Synergy $0.17
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+18% Synergy $3.47
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+16% Synergy $7.81
Kratos, God of War Kratos, God of War
+15% Synergy $53.06
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+15% Synergy $2.76
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+14% Synergy $0.34
Paragon of Fierce Defiance Paragon of Fierce Defiance
+13% Synergy $0.20
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+13% Synergy $4.59
Anger Anger
+13% Synergy $0.41
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+13% Synergy $0.35
Jurin, Leading the Charge Jurin, Leading the Charge
+12% Synergy $2.19
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+12% Synergy $5.81
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+10% Synergy $1.82
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+9% Synergy $0.32
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+8% Synergy $1.41
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.30
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+8% Synergy $1.71
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+8% Synergy $0.50
Márton Stromgald Márton Stromgald
+7% Synergy $6.13
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+5% Synergy $2.94
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+4% Synergy $9.72
Port Razer Port Razer
+4% Synergy $0.68
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+4% Synergy $0.34
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+4% Synergy $1.11
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $1.38
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+3% Synergy $5.01
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+2% Synergy $4.55
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.33
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+0% Synergy $2.07
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
-2% Synergy $2.55
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-4% Synergy $0.52
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.31
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-5% Synergy $48.00
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-5% Synergy $7.51
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-5% Synergy $1.25
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-9% Synergy $21.58

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 $0.26
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+17% Synergy $2.04
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+12% Synergy $0.62
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+9% Synergy $4.13
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+8% Synergy $1.50
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+8% Synergy $0.51
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+8% Synergy $7.12
Mercadia's Downfall Mercadia's Downfall
+7% Synergy $0.78
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+6% Synergy $0.25
Fling Fling
+5% Synergy $0.27
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+4% Synergy $0.22
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $16.30
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.31
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+3% Synergy $0.34
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+3% Synergy $0.23
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+2% Synergy $0.33
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.49
Big Score Big Score
+0% Synergy $0.53
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+0% Synergy $0.72
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+0% Synergy $1.26
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+0% Synergy $10.35
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.31
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-1% Synergy $11.39
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-2% Synergy $3.52
Reverberate Reverberate
-2% Synergy $2.94
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $67.16
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-3% Synergy $5.56
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-4% Synergy $12.52
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-6% Synergy $12.24
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $0.88
Seething Song Seething Song
-18% Synergy $13.10

Sorceries

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

Incite Rebellion Incite Rebellion
+34% Synergy $0.45
Insurrection Insurrection
+27% Synergy $9.63
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+20% Synergy $0.30
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+15% Synergy $3.10
Fast Forward Fast Forward
+13% Synergy $0.31
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.33
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+8% Synergy $3.37
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+7% Synergy $0.11
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+5% Synergy $13.92
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+5% Synergy $15.24
Burn at the Stake Burn at the Stake
+5% Synergy $0.97
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.00
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+2% Synergy $0.49
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+1% Synergy $0.38
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+1% Synergy $7.20
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+0% Synergy $7.00
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+0% Synergy $7.75
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+0% Synergy $0.25
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-1% Synergy $1.69
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $2063.83
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-2% Synergy $0.29
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $9.02
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-2% Synergy $2.59
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.25
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-4% Synergy $0.31
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-7% Synergy $1.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+41% Synergy $0.58
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+38% Synergy $3.54
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+36% Synergy $3.95
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+32% Synergy $18.78
Embercleave Embercleave
+31% Synergy $9.50
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+29% Synergy $5.38
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+29% Synergy $2.22
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+28% Synergy $45.96
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+24% Synergy $1.26
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+23% Synergy $2.69
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+22% Synergy $19.33
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+21% Synergy $0.46
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+20% Synergy $7.95
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+18% Synergy $14.06
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+17% Synergy $4.33
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+16% Synergy $9.57
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+16% Synergy $0.63
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+14% Synergy $1.03
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+14% Synergy $0.27
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+14% Synergy $0.36
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+12% Synergy $11.25
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+11% Synergy $1.66
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+11% Synergy $3.55
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+10% Synergy $0.45
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+10% Synergy $0.31
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+10% Synergy $0.25
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+10% Synergy $0.28
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+10% Synergy $30.84
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $12.71
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+8% Synergy $5.09
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+8% Synergy $2.83
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+7% Synergy $0.32
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+7% Synergy $2.69
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+7% Synergy $0.35
Key to the City Key to the City
+7% Synergy $1.12
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+6% Synergy
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+6% Synergy $14.39
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+6% Synergy $1.20
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+6% Synergy $7.31
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+6% Synergy $1.79
Hard-Won Jitte Hard-Won Jitte
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $39.40
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $16.24
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $8.84
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+2% Synergy $0.55
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+0% Synergy $27.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+0% Synergy $4.39
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-1% Synergy $3.80
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-2% Synergy $6.50

Enchantments

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

Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+36% Synergy $2.43
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+32% Synergy $0.80
War's Toll War's Toll
+29% Synergy $11.14
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+19% Synergy $0.28
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+18% Synergy $1.42
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+18% Synergy $2.80
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+17% Synergy $5.32
Bedlam Bedlam
+16% Synergy $8.87
Repercussion Repercussion
+15% Synergy $9.52
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+13% Synergy $3.38
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+11% Synergy $1.91
City on Fire City on Fire
+9% Synergy $12.00
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+8% Synergy $0.32
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+7% Synergy $1.89
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+7% Synergy $3.42
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+6% Synergy $0.24
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+6% Synergy $0.38
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+6% Synergy $0.45
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+6% Synergy $0.68
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+6% Synergy $3.24
War Cadence War Cadence
+6% Synergy $0.86
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+5% Synergy $0.31
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+5% Synergy $0.25
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+5% Synergy $0.79
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.38
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+4% Synergy $0.27
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $7.10
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+3% Synergy $0.30
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+3% Synergy $6.52
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+1% Synergy $0.88
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
0% Synergy $13.16
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.53
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
0% Synergy $0.35
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-1% Synergy $33.03
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-8% Synergy $17.18
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-10% Synergy $7.02

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+5% Synergy $6.39
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-2% Synergy $0.41
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-2% Synergy $2.94

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+33% Synergy $6.97
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+25% Synergy $0.25
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+14% Synergy $18.98
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $2.41
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+13% Synergy $7.49
High Market High Market
+12% Synergy $0.44
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+10% Synergy $1.94
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.37
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.25
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+5% Synergy $16.96
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+4% Synergy $0.30
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $11.00
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $7.19
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+3% Synergy $0.30
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $15.73
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.35
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $1.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.33
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.33
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+1% Synergy $0.23
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+0% Synergy $51.80
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $41.36
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-2% Synergy $2.88
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-3% Synergy $1.58
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-4% Synergy $0.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+24% Synergy $4.25
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+21% Synergy $0.32
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.39
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.19
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.24
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $35.66
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $11.88
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $20.66
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $3.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-2% Synergy $0.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.50
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-3% Synergy $0.40
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-4% Synergy $3.39

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 $0.62
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+9% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.30
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $16.30
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.00
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.73
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.54
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $9.02
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $2.00
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.31

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