Nikya of the Old Ways (Commander) - Legends Theme

Benjamin Levin
Shower Thoughts: Ten Budget Commanders That Pack a Punch
Benjamin Levin goes over his top ten picks for budget commanders that don't compromise on power.
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High Synergy Cards (10)
Surrak and Goreclaw
81% of 16 decks +74% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (81%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
79% of 28 decks +73% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (79%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
80% of 5 decks +70% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (80%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Urabrask the Hidden
75% of 28 decks +66% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (75%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Beast Whisperer
79% of 28 decks +57% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (79%)
- usage in rg (22%)
Kogla and Yidaro
69% of 16 decks +55% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (69%)
- usage in rg (14%)
Nylea, Keen-Eyed
57% of 28 decks +54% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (57%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
57% of 28 decks +53% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (57%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
68% of 19 decks +53% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (68%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Radha, Heart of Keld
57% of 28 decks +52% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (57%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Top Cards (10)
Goblin Anarchomancer
79% of 28 decks +27% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (79%)
- usage in rg (52%)
Etali, Primal Conqueror
62% of 16 decks +46% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (63%)
- usage in rg (17%)
Xenagos, God of Revels
61% of 28 decks +49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (61%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Kogla, the Titan Ape
61% of 28 decks +46% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (61%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
58% of 19 decks +48% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (58%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
57% of 28 decks +52% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (57%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Grand Warlord Radha
57% of 28 decks +51% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (57%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Soul of the Harvest
57% of 28 decks +51% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (57%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
57% of 28 decks +48% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (57%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
57% of 28 decks +45% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (57%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Creatures (50)
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
60% of 5 decks +49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (60%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Etali, Primal Storm
57% of 28 decks +39% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (57%)
- usage in rg (18%)
Halana and Alena, Partners
56% of 27 decks +44% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (56%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Kodama of the East Tree
54% of 28 decks +50% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (54%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
54% of 28 decks +39% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (54%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Silverback Elder
52% of 23 decks +42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (52%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
50% of 8 decks +47% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Augur of Autumn
50% of 28 decks +44% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Radha, Heir to Keld
50% of 28 decks +44% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Wood Elves
50% of 28 decks +42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Delighted Halfling
50% of 12 decks +32% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (18%)
Llanowar Elves
50% of 28 decks +16% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (34%)
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
46% of 28 decks +44% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Garruk's Packleader
46% of 28 decks +41% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
46% of 28 decks +37% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Ruby, Daring Tracker
44% of 9 decks +26% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (44%)
- usage in rg (18%)
Svella, Ice Shaper
43% of 28 decks +40% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (43%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Nyxbloom Ancient
43% of 28 decks +39% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (43%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
43% of 28 decks +36% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (43%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
43% of 28 decks +35% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (43%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
43% of 28 decks +33% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (43%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Sakura-Tribe Elder
43% of 28 decks +14% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (43%)
- usage in rg (29%)
Primordial Sage
39% of 28 decks +37% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Circle of Dreams Druid
39% of 28 decks +34% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Apex Devastator
39% of 28 decks +33% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Bane of Progress
39% of 28 decks +33% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Craterhoof Behemoth
39% of 28 decks +32% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Hajar, Loyal Bodyguard
37% of 19 decks +34% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (37%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Prowling Serpopard
36% of 28 decks +33% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (36%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Archetype of Aggression
36% of 28 decks +31% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (36%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Reclamation Sage
36% of 28 decks +21% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (36%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Rulik Mons, Warren Chief
35% of 23 decks +33% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (35%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Vizier of the Menagerie
32% of 28 decks +31% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
32% of 28 decks +30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (2%)
God-Eternal Rhonas
32% of 28 decks +30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Tuya Bearclaw
32% of 28 decks +30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Nylea, God of the Hunt
32% of 28 decks +29% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Archetype of Endurance
32% of 28 decks +29% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
32% of 28 decks +28% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Neyith of the Dire Hunt
32% of 28 decks +26% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Vigor
32% of 28 decks +26% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
32% of 28 decks +25% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Ohran Frostfang
32% of 28 decks +24% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
32% of 28 decks +24% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (8%)
End-Raze Forerunners
32% of 28 decks +23% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Arbor Elf
32% of 28 decks +23% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Vorinclex
31% of 16 decks +26% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (31%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
31% of 26 decks +23% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (31%)
- usage in rg (8%)
General Marhault Elsdragon
29% of 24 decks +27% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (29%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Yeva, Nature's Herald
29% of 28 decks +27% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (29%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Enchantments (5)
Guardian Project
18% of 28 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Lurking Predators
14% of 28 decks +11% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Rhythm of the Wild
14% of 28 decks -27% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in rg (41%)
Bard Class
11% of 28 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Garruk's Uprising
11% of 28 decks -19% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in rg (30%)
Utility Lands (19)
Kessig Wolf Run
46% of 28 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in rg (41%)
Mosswort Bridge
43% of 28 decks +19% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (43%)
- usage in rg (24%)
Castle Garenbrig
39% of 28 decks +28% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Boseiju, Who Endures
38% of 26 decks +18% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (38%)
- usage in rg (20%)
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29% of 28 decks +10% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (29%)
- usage in rg (19%)
Bonders' Enclave
25% of 28 decks +20% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Rogue's Passage
25% of 28 decks -1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (26%)
Command Beacon
18% of 28 decks +12% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Temple of the False God
18% of 28 decks +7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
18% of 28 decks +4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in rg (14%)
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14% of 28 decks +11% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in rg (3%)
War Room
14% of 28 decks +10% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Gaea's Cradle
14% of 28 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Castle Embereth
14% of 28 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Reliquary Tower
14% of 28 decks -7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in rg (21%)
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12% of 26 decks +7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (12%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Maze of Ith
11% of 28 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Field of the Dead
11% of 28 decks +8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Ancient Tomb
11% of 28 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Lands (29)
Cinder Glade
75% of 28 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (75%)
- usage in rg (69%)
Stomping Ground
68% of 28 decks +21% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (68%)
- usage in rg (47%)
Command Tower
68% of 28 decks -15% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (68%)
- usage in rg (83%)
Rockfall Vale
61% of 28 decks +14% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (61%)
- usage in rg (47%)
Rootbound Crag
57% of 28 decks +12% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (57%)
- usage in rg (45%)
Spire Garden
46% of 28 decks +8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in rg (38%)
Gruul Turf
46% of 28 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in rg (40%)
Cragcrown Pathway
43% of 28 decks +17% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (43%)
- usage in rg (26%)
Ancient Ziggurat
39% of 28 decks +39% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in rg (0%)
Myriad Landscape
39% of 28 decks +17% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in rg (22%)
Game Trail
39% of 28 decks -5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in rg (44%)
Blighted Woodland
32% of 28 decks +20% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Wooded Foothills
32% of 28 decks +8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (24%)
Karplusan Forest
32% of 28 decks -1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (33%)
Fire-Lit Thicket
29% of 28 decks +13% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (29%)
- usage in rg (16%)
Mossfire Valley
25% of 28 decks -4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (29%)
Plaza of Heroes
22% of 23 decks +18% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (22%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Temple of Abandon
21% of 28 decks -12% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (21%)
- usage in rg (33%)
Taiga
18% of 28 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Highland Forest
18% of 28 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in rg (16%)
Sheltered Thicket
18% of 28 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in rg (16%)
Terramorphic Expanse
18% of 28 decks +1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in rg (17%)
Wooded Ridgeline
15% of 20 decks -2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (15%)
- usage in rg (17%)
Copperline Gorge
14% of 28 decks +4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Fabled Passage
14% of 28 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Rugged Highlands
14% of 28 decks +1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in rg (13%)
Evolving Wilds
14% of 28 decks -9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in rg (23%)
Grove of the Burnwillows
11% of 28 decks +1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Exotic Orchard
11% of 28 decks -11% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in rg (22%)