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Nikya of the Old Ways
226 decks (0.006%) Rank #490
Benjamin Levin
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New Cards (5)
Vaultborn Tyrant
100% of 3 decks +90% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (100%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
95% of 19 decks +80% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (95%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Cactusfolk Sureshot
83% of 6 decks +75% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (83%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Goldvein Hydra
75% of 4 decks +58% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (75%)
- usage in rg (17%)
Commercial District
70% of 10 decks +33% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (70%)
- usage in rg (37%)
High Synergy Cards (10)
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
86% of 226 decks +81% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (86%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
85% of 52 decks +74% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (85%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Bane of Progress
79% of 226 decks +72% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (79%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Beast Whisperer
94% of 226 decks +72% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (94%)
- usage in rg (22%)
Soul of the Harvest
75% of 226 decks +69% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (75%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Vizier of the Menagerie
69% of 226 decks +68% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (69%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Silverback Elder
78% of 175 decks +68% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (78%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Urabrask the Hidden
76% of 226 decks +67% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (76%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Augur of Autumn
72% of 222 decks +66% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (72%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Primordial Sage
69% of 226 decks +66% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (69%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Top Cards (10)
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
75% of 130 decks +60% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (75%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Goblin Anarchomancer
74% of 223 decks +22% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (74%)
- usage in rg (52%)
Surrak and Goreclaw
70% of 108 decks +63% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (70%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
70% of 226 decks +58% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (70%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Sakura-Tribe Elder
70% of 226 decks +41% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (70%)
- usage in rg (29%)
Wood Elves
69% of 226 decks +61% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (69%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
68% of 146 decks +58% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (68%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
68% of 223 decks +53% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (68%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Apex Devastator
67% of 223 decks +61% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (67%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Eternal Witness
66% of 226 decks +42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (66%)
- usage in rg (24%)
Creatures (50)
Magus of the Candelabra
65% of 226 decks +62% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (65%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Reclamation Sage
64% of 226 decks +49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (64%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Nylea, Keen-Eyed
63% of 225 decks +60% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (63%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Herald of Ilharg
62% of 13 decks +59% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (62%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Garruk's Packleader
62% of 226 decks +56% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (62%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Arbor Elf
60% of 226 decks +51% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (60%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Archetype of Endurance
59% of 226 decks +55% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (59%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Llanowar Elves
58% of 226 decks +24% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (58%)
- usage in rg (34%)
Etali, Primal Conqueror
58% of 117 decks +42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (58%)
- usage in rg (16%)
Ohran Frostfang
57% of 225 decks +49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (57%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
57% of 56 decks +46% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (57%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Terastodon
57% of 226 decks +51% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (57%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Fierce Empath
56% of 226 decks +51% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (56%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Somberwald Sage
55% of 226 decks +48% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (55%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Kogla, the Titan Ape
54% of 224 decks +40% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (54%)
- usage in rg (14%)
Birds of Paradise
54% of 226 decks +28% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (54%)
- usage in rg (26%)
Shaman of Forgotten Ways
53% of 226 decks +48% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (53%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Temur Sabertooth
53% of 226 decks +45% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (53%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Xenagos, God of Revels
53% of 226 decks +41% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (53%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Kogla and Yidaro
52% of 115 decks +38% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (52%)
- usage in rg (14%)
Farhaven Elf
51% of 226 decks +46% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (51%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Elvish Mystic
51% of 226 decks +23% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (51%)
- usage in rg (28%)
Prowling Serpopard
50% of 226 decks +47% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Craterhoof Behemoth
50% of 226 decks +43% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Manglehorn
50% of 226 decks +42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Terror of the Peaks
48% of 223 decks +41% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (48%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
47% of 225 decks +42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (47%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Delighted Halfling
46% of 84 decks +28% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in rg (18%)
Ogre Battledriver
45% of 226 decks +41% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (45%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Nyxbloom Ancient
44% of 225 decks +39% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (44%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Yeva, Nature's Herald
43% of 226 decks +42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (43%)
- usage in rg (1%)
End-Raze Forerunners
43% of 226 decks +34% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (43%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Outcaster Trailblazer
43% of 7 decks +37% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (43%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Runic Armasaur
42% of 226 decks +39% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Ulvenwald Tracker
42% of 226 decks +38% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Topiary Stomper
42% of 202 decks +36% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Nullstone Gargoyle
41% of 226 decks +40% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (41%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
40% of 226 decks +30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (40%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Acidic Slime
39% of 226 decks +33% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Springbloom Druid
38% of 225 decks +33% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (38%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Fauna Shaman
38% of 226 decks +35% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (38%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Anger
36% of 226 decks +27% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (36%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Fyndhorn Elves
36% of 226 decks +12% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (36%)
- usage in rg (24%)
Ulvenwald Oddity
35% of 217 decks +32% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (35%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Soul of New Phyrexia
35% of 226 decks +33% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (35%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Genesis Hydra
35% of 226 decks +31% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (35%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Tranquil Frillback
34% of 92 decks +32% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (34%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
34% of 226 decks +31% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (34%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Giant Ankheg
33% of 189 decks +32% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Voyaging Satyr
33% of 226 decks +32% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Sorceries (3)
Primal Surge
44% of 226 decks +42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (44%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Last March of the Ents
24% of 72 decks +13% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (24%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Cultivate
6% of 226 decks -49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in rg (55%)
Utility Artifacts (2)
The Great Henge
17% of 225 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (17%)
- usage in rg (14%)
Doors of Durin
12% of 77 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (12%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Enchantments (7)
Rhythm of the Wild
25% of 226 decks -17% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (42%)
Lurking Predators
20% of 226 decks +17% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (20%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Up the Beanstalk
15% of 60 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (15%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Guardian Project
13% of 226 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (13%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Garruk's Uprising
10% of 223 decks -19% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (10%)
- usage in rg (29%)
Virtue of Strength
7% of 60 decks +1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Zendikar Resurgent
6% of 226 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Planeswalkers (1)
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
8% of 225 decks -2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (8%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Utility Lands (33)
Boseiju, Who Endures
68% of 215 decks +47% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (68%)
- usage in rg (21%)
Kessig Wolf Run
67% of 226 decks +25% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (67%)
- usage in rg (42%)
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
66% of 223 decks +47% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (66%)
- usage in rg (19%)
Gaea's Cradle
65% of 226 decks +60% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (65%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Castle Garenbrig
60% of 225 decks +49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (60%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Mosswort Bridge
54% of 226 decks +29% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (54%)
- usage in rg (25%)
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
46% of 226 decks +43% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Bonders' Enclave
40% of 224 decks +35% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (40%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Rogue's Passage
38% of 226 decks +12% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (38%)
- usage in rg (26%)
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
34% of 226 decks +20% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (34%)
- usage in rg (14%)
Reliquary Tower
29% of 226 decks +8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (29%)
- usage in rg (21%)
Ancient Tomb
27% of 226 decks +18% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (27%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Spinerock Knoll
25% of 226 decks +14% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (11%)
War Room
20% of 223 decks +16% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (20%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Homeward Path
18% of 226 decks +16% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Temple of the False God
18% of 226 decks +7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Yavimaya Hollow
17% of 226 decks +15% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (17%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
16% of 215 decks +11% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (16%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Strip Mine
14% of 226 decks +10% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Scavenger Grounds
14% of 226 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Lair of the Hydra
12% of 223 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (12%)
- usage in rg (3%)
High Market
10% of 226 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (10%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Sanctum of Eternity
9% of 225 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (9%)
- usage in rg (0%)
Winding Canyons
9% of 226 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (9%)
- usage in rg (0%)
Command Beacon
9% of 226 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (9%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Castle Embereth
8% of 225 decks -0% synergy
Wasteland
7% of 226 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Tranquil Thicket
7% of 226 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Flamekin Village
7% of 226 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Dryad Arbor
7% of 226 decks +1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Memorial to Unity
5% of 226 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (5%)
- usage in rg (0%)
Forgotten Cave
5% of 226 decks +1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (5%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Raging Ravine
5% of 226 decks -5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (5%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Mana Artifacts (3)
Sol Ring
25% of 226 decks -54% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (79%)
Jeweled Lotus
6% of 223 decks -1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Mana Crypt
5% of 226 decks -2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (5%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Lands (39)
Stomping Ground
90% of 226 decks +44% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (90%)
- usage in rg (46%)
Command Tower
89% of 226 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (89%)
- usage in rg (83%)
Taiga
73% of 226 decks +61% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (73%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Wooded Foothills
73% of 226 decks +49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (73%)
- usage in rg (24%)
Rootbound Crag
68% of 226 decks +23% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (68%)
- usage in rg (45%)
Cinder Glade
65% of 226 decks -3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (65%)
- usage in rg (68%)
Spire Garden
65% of 226 decks +27% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (65%)
- usage in rg (38%)
Rockfall Vale
56% of 223 decks +10% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (56%)
- usage in rg (46%)
Cragcrown Pathway
48% of 223 decks +22% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (48%)
- usage in rg (26%)
Fire-Lit Thicket
45% of 226 decks +29% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (45%)
- usage in rg (16%)
Ancient Ziggurat
42% of 226 decks +42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (0%)
Karplusan Forest
41% of 226 decks +8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (41%)
- usage in rg (33%)
Gruul Turf
31% of 226 decks -9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (31%)
- usage in rg (40%)
Game Trail
26% of 226 decks -18% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (26%)
- usage in rg (44%)
Windswept Heath
24% of 226 decks +16% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (24%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Grove of the Burnwillows
24% of 226 decks +15% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (24%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Sheltered Thicket
24% of 226 decks +8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (24%)
- usage in rg (16%)
Fabled Passage
24% of 225 decks +12% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (24%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Myriad Landscape
24% of 226 decks +1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (24%)
- usage in rg (23%)
Verdant Catacombs
22% of 226 decks +14% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (22%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Prismatic Vista
21% of 225 decks +14% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (21%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Misty Rainforest
21% of 226 decks +13% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (21%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Temple of Abandon
21% of 226 decks -12% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (21%)
- usage in rg (33%)
Arid Mesa
19% of 226 decks +12% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (19%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Bloodstained Mire
18% of 226 decks +12% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Scalding Tarn
18% of 226 decks +11% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Blighted Woodland
18% of 226 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Mossfire Valley
18% of 226 decks -12% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in rg (30%)
Exotic Orchard
13% of 226 decks -8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (13%)
- usage in rg (21%)
Copperline Gorge
12% of 226 decks +1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (12%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Reflecting Pool
9% of 226 decks +7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (9%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Wooded Ridgeline
8% of 158 decks -9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (8%)
- usage in rg (17%)
Evolving Wilds
8% of 226 decks -16% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (8%)
- usage in rg (24%)
Highland Forest
7% of 223 decks -8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Mana Confluence
7% of 226 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (4%)
City of Brass
7% of 226 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Terramorphic Expanse
7% of 226 decks -10% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (17%)
Plaza of Heroes
6% of 176 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Gemstone Caverns
6% of 226 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in rg (3%)