Nikya of the Old Ways (Commander)
Nikya of the Old Ways
2250 decks (0.058%)
Rank #488
Mar 23, 2023
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Vaultborn Tyrant
57% of 7 decks
+49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (57%)
- usage in (8%)
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
54% of 165 decks
+38% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (54%)
- usage in (16%)
Cactusfolk Sureshot
50% of 8 decks
+43% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in (7%)
Commercial District
43% of 91 decks
+2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (43%)
- usage in (41%)
Herald of Ilharg
37% of 121 decks
+34% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (37%)
- usage in (3%)
High Synergy Cards (10)
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
86% of 2250 decks
+81% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (86%)
- usage in (5%)
Soul of the Harvest
79% of 2250 decks
+73% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (79%)
- usage in (6%)
Primordial Sage
72% of 2250 decks
+69% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (72%)
- usage in (3%)
Garruk's Packleader
71% of 2250 decks
+66% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (71%)
- usage in (5%)
Wood Elves
72% of 2250 decks
+63% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (72%)
- usage in (9%)
Magus of the Candelabra
65% of 2250 decks
+62% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (65%)
- usage in (3%)
Beast Whisperer
82% of 2249 decks
+60% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (82%)
- usage in (22%)
Farhaven Elf
66% of 2250 decks
+60% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (66%)
- usage in (6%)
Fierce Empath
63% of 2250 decks
+58% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (63%)
- usage in (5%)
Terastodon
63% of 2250 decks
+57% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (63%)
- usage in (6%)
Top Cards (10)
Sakura-Tribe Elder
74% of 2250 decks
+45% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (74%)
- usage in (29%)
Goblin Anarchomancer
73% of 2141 decks
+21% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (73%)
- usage in (52%)
Reclamation Sage
72% of 2250 decks
+57% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (72%)
- usage in (15%)
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
65% of 328 decks
+54% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (65%)
- usage in (11%)
Arbor Elf
64% of 2250 decks
+54% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (64%)
- usage in (10%)
Urabrask the Hidden
62% of 2250 decks
+54% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (62%)
- usage in (8%)
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
62% of 2249 decks
+50% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (62%)
- usage in (12%)
Bane of Progress
62% of 2250 decks
+55% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (62%)
- usage in (7%)
End-Raze Forerunners
61% of 2245 decks
+52% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (61%)
- usage in (9%)
Surrak and Goreclaw
61% of 923 decks
+53% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (61%)
- usage in (8%)
Creatures (50)
Silverback Elder
60% of 1564 decks
+49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (60%)
- usage in (11%)
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
56% of 1334 decks
+46% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (56%)
- usage in (10%)
Kogla and Yidaro
56% of 986 decks
+42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (56%)
- usage in (14%)
Augur of Autumn
55% of 2090 decks
+49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (55%)
- usage in (6%)
Archetype of Endurance
55% of 2250 decks
+51% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (55%)
- usage in (4%)
Llanowar Elves
54% of 2250 decks
+20% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (54%)
- usage in (34%)
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
53% of 361 decks
+42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (53%)
- usage in (11%)
Acidic Slime
53% of 2250 decks
+47% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (53%)
- usage in (6%)
Ogre Battledriver
52% of 2250 decks
+48% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (52%)
- usage in (4%)
Manglehorn
52% of 2250 decks
+45% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (52%)
- usage in (7%)
Eternal Witness
52% of 2250 decks
+27% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (52%)
- usage in (25%)
Springbloom Druid
51% of 2206 decks
+45% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (51%)
- usage in (6%)
Vizier of the Menagerie
50% of 2250 decks
+49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in (1%)
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
50% of 1144 decks
+34% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in (16%)
Nylea, Keen-Eyed
48% of 2200 decks
+45% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (48%)
- usage in (3%)
Elvish Mystic
47% of 2250 decks
+18% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (47%)
- usage in (29%)
Kogla, the Titan Ape
47% of 2192 decks
+33% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (47%)
- usage in (14%)
Topiary Stomper
47% of 1881 decks
+41% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (47%)
- usage in (6%)
Gruul Ragebeast
46% of 2250 decks
+43% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in (3%)
Archetype of Aggression
46% of 2250 decks
+42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in (4%)
Voyaging Satyr
46% of 2250 decks
+44% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in (2%)
Genesis Hydra
46% of 2250 decks
+42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in (4%)
Ulvenwald Oddity
46% of 2034 decks
+42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in (4%)
Garruk's Horde
45% of 2250 decks
+44% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (45%)
- usage in (1%)
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
44% of 2153 decks
+30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (44%)
- usage in (14%)
Temur Sabertooth
43% of 2250 decks
+36% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (43%)
- usage in (7%)
Somberwald Sage
42% of 2250 decks
+35% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in (7%)
Giant Ankheg
41% of 1741 decks
+40% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (41%)
- usage in (1%)
Nullstone Gargoyle
41% of 2250 decks
+41% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (41%)
- usage in (0%)
Apex Devastator
40% of 2169 decks
+34% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (40%)
- usage in (6%)
Dawnglade Regent
39% of 2166 decks
+36% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in (3%)
Anger
38% of 2250 decks
+29% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (38%)
- usage in (9%)
Prowling Serpopard
38% of 2250 decks
+36% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (38%)
- usage in (2%)
Keeper of Fables
37% of 2204 decks
+35% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (37%)
- usage in (2%)
Artisan of Kozilek
37% of 2250 decks
+35% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (37%)
- usage in (2%)
Sunder Shaman
37% of 2245 decks
+35% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (37%)
- usage in (2%)
Yeva, Nature's Herald
37% of 2250 decks
+36% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (37%)
- usage in (1%)
Etali, Primal Conqueror
37% of 1003 decks
+20% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (37%)
- usage in (17%)
Ulvenwald Tracker
36% of 2250 decks
+32% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (36%)
- usage in (4%)
Hellkite Charger
36% of 2250 decks
+30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (36%)
- usage in (6%)
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
36% of 2216 decks
+30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (36%)
- usage in (6%)
Runic Armasaur
35% of 2249 decks
+32% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (35%)
- usage in (3%)
Soul of New Phyrexia
35% of 2250 decks
+33% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (35%)
- usage in (2%)
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
33% of 2250 decks
+24% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in (9%)
Radagast the Brown
33% of 640 decks
+32% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in (1%)
Drumhunter
33% of 2250 decks
+30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in (3%)
Ohran Frostfang
33% of 2205 decks
+24% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in (9%)
Tranquil Frillback
32% of 746 decks
+31% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in (1%)
Sharp-Eyed Rookie
32% of 91 decks
+31% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in (1%)
Solemn Simulacrum
31% of 2250 decks
+26% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (31%)
- usage in (5%)
Sorceries (3)
Primal Surge
39% of 2250 decks
+37% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in (2%)
Last March of the Ents
6% of 570 decks
-5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in (11%)
Cultivate
6% of 2250 decks
-49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in (55%)
Utility Artifacts (3)
Doors of Durin
10% of 649 decks
+1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (10%)
- usage in (9%)
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
7% of 2250 decks
+0% synergy
The Great Henge
5% of 2204 decks
-9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (5%)
- usage in (14%)
Enchantments (5)
Rhythm of the Wild
25% of 2245 decks
-17% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in (42%)
Lurking Predators
12% of 2250 decks
+8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (12%)
- usage in (4%)
Garruk's Uprising
11% of 2187 decks
-18% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in (29%)
Up the Beanstalk
8% of 450 decks
-2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (8%)
- usage in (10%)
Guardian Project
8% of 2245 decks
-4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (8%)
- usage in (12%)
Planeswalkers (1)
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
6% of 2216 decks
-5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in (11%)
Utility Lands (28)
Kessig Wolf Run
54% of 2250 decks
+13% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (54%)
- usage in (41%)
Mosswort Bridge
52% of 2250 decks
+28% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (52%)
- usage in (24%)
Rogue's Passage
38% of 2250 decks
+12% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (38%)
- usage in (26%)
Castle Garenbrig
35% of 2204 decks
+24% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (35%)
- usage in (11%)
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
33% of 2250 decks
+19% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in (14%)
Bonders' Enclave
27% of 2189 decks
+22% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (27%)
- usage in (5%)
Diamond City
26% of 23 decks
+24% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (26%)
- usage in (2%)
Spinerock Knoll
25% of 2250 decks
+14% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in (11%)
Boseiju, Who Endures
22% of 1985 decks
+1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (22%)
- usage in (21%)
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18% of 2142 decks
-1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in (19%)
Reliquary Tower
17% of 2250 decks
-4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (17%)
- usage in (21%)
Temple of the False God
17% of 2250 decks
+6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (17%)
- usage in (11%)
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12% of 2250 decks
+8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (12%)
- usage in (4%)
Tranquil Thicket
12% of 2250 decks
+8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (12%)
- usage in (4%)
War Room
11% of 2164 decks
+7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in (4%)
Lair of the Hydra
11% of 2112 decks
+8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in (3%)
Restless Ridgeline
11% of 397 decks
+3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in (8%)
Scavenger Grounds
10% of 2250 decks
+5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (10%)
- usage in (5%)
Forgotten Cave
10% of 2250 decks
+6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (10%)
- usage in (4%)
Castle Embereth
10% of 2204 decks
+2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (10%)
- usage in (8%)
Raging Ravine
8% of 2250 decks
-2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (8%)
- usage in (10%)
Homeward Path
7% of 2250 decks
+5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in (2%)
Sanctum of Eternity
7% of 2206 decks
+6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in (1%)
Memorial to Unity
7% of 2249 decks
+6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in (1%)
High Market
6% of 2250 decks
+5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in (1%)
Gaea's Cradle
6% of 2250 decks
+2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in (4%)
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6% of 1985 decks
+1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in (5%)
Flamekin Village
5% of 2250 decks
+4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (5%)
- usage in (1%)
Mana Artifacts (1)
Sol Ring
17% of 2250 decks
-62% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (17%)
- usage in (79%)
Lands (33)
Command Tower
77% of 2250 decks
-5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (77%)
- usage in (82%)
Cinder Glade
66% of 2250 decks
-3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (66%)
- usage in (69%)
Rootbound Crag
49% of 2250 decks
+4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (49%)
- usage in (45%)
Gruul Turf
48% of 2250 decks
+8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (48%)
- usage in (40%)
Rockfall Vale
47% of 2098 decks
+1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (47%)
- usage in (46%)
Stomping Ground
47% of 2250 decks
+0% synergy
Game Trail
41% of 2250 decks
-3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (41%)
- usage in (44%)
Temple of Abandon
40% of 2250 decks
+7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (40%)
- usage in (33%)
Myriad Landscape
39% of 2250 decks
+17% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in (22%)
Blighted Woodland
34% of 2250 decks
+22% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (34%)
- usage in (12%)
Spire Garden
33% of 2249 decks
-5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in (38%)
Cragcrown Pathway
28% of 2177 decks
+2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (28%)
- usage in (26%)
Karplusan Forest
27% of 2250 decks
-6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (27%)
- usage in (33%)
Evolving Wilds
25% of 2250 decks
+1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in (24%)
Mossfire Valley
22% of 2250 decks
-7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (22%)
- usage in (29%)
Ancient Ziggurat
22% of 2250 decks
+21% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (22%)
- usage in (1%)
Sheltered Thicket
20% of 2250 decks
+4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (20%)
- usage in (16%)
Wooded Foothills
19% of 2250 decks
-6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (19%)
- usage in (25%)
Rugged Highlands
19% of 2250 decks
+5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (19%)
- usage in (14%)
Fire-Lit Thicket
18% of 2250 decks
+2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in (16%)
Terramorphic Expanse
18% of 2250 decks
+1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in (17%)
Wooded Ridgeline
15% of 1463 decks
-1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (15%)
- usage in (16%)
Gruul Guildgate
14% of 2250 decks
+7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in (7%)
Highland Forest
14% of 2153 decks
-2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in (16%)
Exotic Orchard
12% of 2250 decks
-10% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (12%)
- usage in (22%)
Kazandu Refuge
11% of 2250 decks
+5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in (6%)
Taiga
10% of 2250 decks
-2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (10%)
- usage in (12%)
Grove of the Burnwillows
10% of 2250 decks
+0% synergy
Fabled Passage
9% of 2204 decks
-3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (9%)
- usage in (12%)
Racers' Ring
8% of 1881 decks
+3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (8%)
- usage in (5%)
Copperline Gorge
7% of 2250 decks
-3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in (10%)
Mountain Valley
6% of 2250 decks
+3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in (3%)
Timber Gorge
6% of 2250 decks
+3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in (3%)