Nikya of the Old Ways (Commander) - Cantrip 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)
Primordial Sage
100% of 12 decks +97% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (100%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Garruk's Packleader
100% of 12 decks +95% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (100%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Soul of the Harvest
100% of 12 decks +94% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (100%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Farhaven Elf
92% of 12 decks +86% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (92%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
83% of 12 decks +78% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (83%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Beast Whisperer
92% of 12 decks +70% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (92%)
- usage in rg (22%)
Springbloom Druid
75% of 12 decks +69% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (75%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Arbor Elf
75% of 12 decks +65% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (75%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Voyaging Satyr
67% of 12 decks +65% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (67%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Runic Armasaur
67% of 12 decks +64% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (67%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Top Cards (10)
Sakura-Tribe Elder
83% of 12 decks +54% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (83%)
- usage in rg (29%)
End-Raze Forerunners
67% of 12 decks +57% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (67%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Kogla and Yidaro
62% of 8 decks +48% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (63%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Owlbear Shepherd
58% of 12 decks +57% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (58%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Drumhunter
58% of 12 decks +55% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (58%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Solemn Simulacrum
58% of 12 decks +53% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (58%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Wood Elves
58% of 12 decks +50% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (58%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Goblin Anarchomancer
58% of 12 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (58%)
- usage in rg (52%)
Heartwood Storyteller
50% of 12 decks +49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Keeper of Fables
50% of 12 decks +48% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Creatures (50)
Magus of the Candelabra
50% of 12 decks +47% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Regal Force
50% of 12 decks +47% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Topiary Stomper
50% of 12 decks +44% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Augur of Autumn
50% of 12 decks +44% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Acidic Slime
50% of 12 decks +44% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Manglehorn
50% of 12 decks +43% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Urabrask the Hidden
50% of 12 decks +41% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
50% of 12 decks +36% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (14%)
Silverback Elder
45% of 11 decks +35% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (45%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Abzan Beastmaster
42% of 12 decks +41% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Nullstone Gargoyle
42% of 12 decks +41% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Garruk's Horde
42% of 12 decks +40% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Ogre Battledriver
42% of 12 decks +38% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Terastodon
42% of 12 decks +36% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Somberwald Sage
42% of 12 decks +35% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Bane of Progress
42% of 12 decks +35% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
42% of 12 decks +29% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (13%)
Kogla, the Titan Ape
42% of 12 decks +27% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Reclamation Sage
42% of 12 decks +27% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Screamer-Killer
40% of 10 decks +39% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (40%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Aberrant
40% of 10 decks +39% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (40%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Sporocyst
40% of 10 decks +39% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (40%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Cankerbloom
38% of 8 decks +31% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (38%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Dawntreader Elk
33% of 12 decks +33% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (0%)
Nylea, Keen-Eyed
33% of 12 decks +30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Gruul Ragebeast
33% of 12 decks +30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Archetype of Endurance
33% of 12 decks +30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Ulvenwald Oddity
33% of 12 decks +30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Genesis Hydra
33% of 12 decks +29% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Fierce Empath
33% of 12 decks +29% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Neyith of the Dire Hunt
33% of 12 decks +28% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Ohran Frostfang
33% of 12 decks +25% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Etali, Primal Storm
33% of 12 decks +15% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (18%)
Hormagaunt Horde
30% of 10 decks +30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (30%)
- usage in rg (0%)
Exocrine
30% of 10 decks +30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (30%)
- usage in rg (0%)
Tervigon
30% of 10 decks +29% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (30%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Bookwurm
25% of 12 decks +25% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (0%)
Krosan Tusker
25% of 12 decks +25% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (0%)
Greater Tanuki
25% of 12 decks +25% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (0%)
Lifeblood Hydra
25% of 12 decks +24% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
25% of 12 decks +24% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Siege Behemoth
25% of 12 decks +24% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Giant Ankheg
25% of 12 decks +23% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Savageborn Hydra
25% of 12 decks +23% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Ripjaw Raptor
25% of 12 decks +23% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
25% of 12 decks +23% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Dawnglade Regent
25% of 12 decks +23% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Burnished Hart
25% of 12 decks +23% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Thorn Mammoth
25% of 12 decks +23% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Soul of New Phyrexia
25% of 12 decks +23% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Enchantments (2)
Elemental Bond
25% of 12 decks +13% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Garruk's Uprising
25% of 12 decks -4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (29%)
Utility Lands (8)
Kessig Wolf Run
67% of 12 decks +25% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (67%)
- usage in rg (42%)
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
42% of 12 decks +28% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (14%)
Tranquil Thicket
33% of 12 decks +30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Bonders' Enclave
33% of 12 decks +28% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Rogue's Passage
33% of 12 decks +7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (26%)
Forgotten Cave
25% of 12 decks +21% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Castle Garenbrig
25% of 12 decks +14% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Boseiju, Who Endures
25% of 12 decks +4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (21%)
Lands (17)
Mossfire Valley
75% of 12 decks +46% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (75%)
- usage in rg (29%)
Rockfall Vale
75% of 12 decks +29% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (75%)
- usage in rg (46%)
Cinder Glade
75% of 12 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (75%)
- usage in rg (69%)
Command Tower
75% of 12 decks -8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (75%)
- usage in rg (83%)
Rootbound Crag
58% of 12 decks +14% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (58%)
- usage in rg (44%)
Blighted Woodland
50% of 12 decks +38% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Game Trail
50% of 12 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (44%)
Myriad Landscape
42% of 12 decks +19% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (23%)
Gruul Turf
42% of 12 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (40%)
Stomping Ground
42% of 12 decks -5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (47%)
Cragcrown Pathway
33% of 12 decks +7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (26%)
Karplusan Forest
33% of 12 decks +0% synergy
Temple of Abandon
33% of 12 decks +0% synergy
Copperline Gorge
25% of 12 decks +14% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Fire-Lit Thicket
25% of 12 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (16%)
Exotic Orchard
25% of 12 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (22%)
Spire Garden
25% of 12 decks -13% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (38%)