Nikya of the Old Ways (Commander) - Primal Surge 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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Vaultborn Tyrant
89% of 9 decks +79% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (89%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Cactusfolk Sureshot
62% of 13 decks +53% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (62%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
60% of 82 decks +45% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (60%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Commercial District
53% of 51 decks +16% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (53%)
- usage in rg (37%)
Herald of Ilharg
37% of 63 decks +34% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (37%)
- usage in rg (3%)
High Synergy Cards (10)
Primal Surge
100% of 822 decks +98% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (100%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
93% of 822 decks +88% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (93%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Soul of the Harvest
86% of 822 decks +80% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (86%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Primordial Sage
80% of 822 decks +78% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (80%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Magus of the Candelabra
80% of 822 decks +77% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (80%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Wood Elves
82% of 822 decks +73% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (82%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Garruk's Packleader
78% of 822 decks +72% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (78%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Farhaven Elf
76% of 822 decks +71% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (76%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Urabrask the Hidden
79% of 822 decks +70% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (79%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Bane of Progress
77% of 822 decks +70% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (77%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Top Cards (10)
Beast Whisperer
89% of 822 decks +67% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (89%)
- usage in rg (22%)
Sakura-Tribe Elder
84% of 822 decks +55% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (84%)
- usage in rg (29%)
Goblin Anarchomancer
81% of 802 decks +29% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (81%)
- usage in rg (52%)
Reclamation Sage
80% of 822 decks +65% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (80%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Arbor Elf
75% of 822 decks +66% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (75%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
74% of 822 decks +62% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (74%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Terastodon
74% of 822 decks +68% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (74%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Fierce Empath
73% of 822 decks +68% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (73%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
73% of 146 decks +62% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (73%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Surrak and Goreclaw
71% of 376 decks +63% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (71%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Creatures (50)
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
71% of 534 decks +61% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (71%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Silverback Elder
70% of 609 decks +60% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (70%)
- usage in rg (10%)
End-Raze Forerunners
69% of 821 decks +60% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (69%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Augur of Autumn
68% of 783 decks +62% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (68%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Archetype of Endurance
68% of 822 decks +64% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (68%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Ogre Battledriver
66% of 822 decks +62% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (66%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Vizier of the Menagerie
65% of 822 decks +63% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (65%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Acidic Slime
64% of 822 decks +58% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (64%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Manglehorn
64% of 822 decks +56% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (64%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Llanowar Elves
63% of 822 decks +29% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (63%)
- usage in rg (34%)
Eternal Witness
63% of 822 decks +38% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (63%)
- usage in rg (25%)
Springbloom Druid
62% of 815 decks +56% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (62%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Kogla and Yidaro
62% of 394 decks +48% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (62%)
- usage in rg (14%)
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
61% of 454 decks +45% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (61%)
- usage in rg (16%)
Nylea, Keen-Eyed
60% of 811 decks +57% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (60%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
59% of 155 decks +48% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (59%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Temur Sabertooth
58% of 822 decks +50% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (58%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Topiary Stomper
57% of 721 decks +51% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (57%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Elvish Mystic
56% of 822 decks +27% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (56%)
- usage in rg (29%)
Ulvenwald Oddity
56% of 767 decks +52% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (56%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Archetype of Aggression
55% of 822 decks +51% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (55%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Kogla, the Titan Ape
55% of 809 decks +40% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (55%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Somberwald Sage
54% of 822 decks +48% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (54%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Nullstone Gargoyle
54% of 822 decks +53% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (54%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Voyaging Satyr
53% of 822 decks +52% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (53%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Gruul Ragebeast
53% of 822 decks +50% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (53%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Genesis Hydra
53% of 822 decks +49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (53%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
52% of 802 decks +38% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (52%)
- usage in rg (14%)
Giant Ankheg
50% of 675 decks +49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Prowling Serpopard
50% of 822 decks +47% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Anger
49% of 822 decks +40% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (49%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Garruk's Horde
49% of 822 decks +47% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (49%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Yeva, Nature's Herald
49% of 822 decks +48% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (49%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Ulvenwald Tracker
49% of 822 decks +44% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (49%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Apex Devastator
48% of 805 decks +42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (48%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Dawnglade Regent
48% of 805 decks +45% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (48%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Etali, Primal Conqueror
48% of 400 decks +31% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (48%)
- usage in rg (17%)
Hellkite Charger
46% of 822 decks +40% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Runic Armasaur
46% of 822 decks +43% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Soul of New Phyrexia
45% of 822 decks +43% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (45%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
44% of 817 decks +39% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (44%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Artisan of Kozilek
41% of 822 decks +38% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (41%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Sunder Shaman
39% of 821 decks +37% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Radagast the Brown
38% of 268 decks +38% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (38%)
- usage in rg (0%)
Keeper of Fables
38% of 814 decks +36% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (38%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Shaman of Forgotten Ways
38% of 822 decks +33% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (38%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Tranquil Frillback
38% of 304 decks +36% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (38%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
37% of 822 decks +28% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (37%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Ohran Frostfang
35% of 815 decks +26% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (35%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Drumhunter
34% of 822 decks +31% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (34%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Sorceries (1)
Last March of the Ents
7% of 232 decks -4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Utility Artifacts (3)
Doors of Durin
15% of 271 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (15%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
9% of 822 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (9%)
- usage in rg (7%)
The Great Henge
8% of 814 decks -7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (8%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Enchantments (6)
Rhythm of the Wild
37% of 821 decks -5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (37%)
- usage in rg (42%)
Lurking Predators
20% of 822 decks +17% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (20%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Garruk's Uprising
11% of 808 decks -18% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in rg (29%)
Guardian Project
9% of 821 decks -2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (9%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Zendikar Resurgent
7% of 822 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Fires of Yavimaya
6% of 822 decks -6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Planeswalkers (1)
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
7% of 817 decks -3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Utility Lands (29)
Kessig Wolf Run
66% of 822 decks +25% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (66%)
- usage in rg (41%)
Mosswort Bridge
63% of 822 decks +39% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (63%)
- usage in rg (24%)
Rogue's Passage
47% of 822 decks +21% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (47%)
- usage in rg (26%)
Castle Garenbrig
44% of 814 decks +33% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (44%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
43% of 822 decks +29% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (43%)
- usage in rg (14%)
Bonders' Enclave
33% of 808 decks +27% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Spinerock Knoll
30% of 822 decks +19% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (30%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Diamond City
26% of 23 decks +25% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (26%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Boseiju, Who Endures
26% of 752 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (26%)
- usage in rg (21%)
Reliquary Tower
21% of 822 decks -0% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19% of 802 decks -0% synergy
Temple of the False God
17% of 822 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (17%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14% of 822 decks +11% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in rg (3%)
High Market
13% of 822 decks +12% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (13%)
- usage in rg (1%)
War Room
12% of 804 decks +8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (12%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Scavenger Grounds
12% of 822 decks +7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (12%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Sanctum of Eternity
12% of 815 decks +11% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (12%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Lair of the Hydra
12% of 794 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (12%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Restless Ridgeline
11% of 170 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Castle Embereth
10% of 814 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (10%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Tranquil Thicket
9% of 822 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (9%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Raging Ravine
9% of 822 decks -2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (9%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Forgotten Cave
8% of 822 decks +4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (8%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Homeward Path
8% of 822 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (8%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Gaea's Cradle
8% of 822 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (8%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Endless Sands
7% of 822 decks +7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (0%)
Flamekin Village
7% of 822 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7% of 752 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Memorial to Unity
6% of 822 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in rg (0%)
Mana Artifacts (1)
Sol Ring
25% of 822 decks -55% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (80%)
Lands (32)
Command Tower
86% of 822 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (86%)
- usage in rg (83%)
Cinder Glade
74% of 822 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (74%)
- usage in rg (69%)
Rootbound Crag
60% of 822 decks +15% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (60%)
- usage in rg (45%)
Rockfall Vale
56% of 788 decks +10% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (56%)
- usage in rg (46%)
Stomping Ground
55% of 822 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (55%)
- usage in rg (46%)
Gruul Turf
54% of 822 decks +14% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (54%)
- usage in rg (40%)
Game Trail
45% of 822 decks +1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (45%)
- usage in rg (44%)
Myriad Landscape
45% of 822 decks +23% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (45%)
- usage in rg (22%)
Temple of Abandon
45% of 822 decks +12% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (45%)
- usage in rg (33%)
Blighted Woodland
38% of 822 decks +26% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (38%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Spire Garden
38% of 822 decks -0% synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
35% of 806 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (35%)
- usage in rg (26%)
Karplusan Forest
28% of 822 decks -5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (28%)
- usage in rg (33%)
Ancient Ziggurat
25% of 822 decks +24% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Fire-Lit Thicket
21% of 822 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (21%)
- usage in rg (16%)
Wooded Foothills
21% of 822 decks -3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (21%)
- usage in rg (24%)
Sheltered Thicket
21% of 822 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (21%)
- usage in rg (16%)
Mossfire Valley
21% of 822 decks -8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (21%)
- usage in rg (29%)
Evolving Wilds
20% of 822 decks -3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (20%)
- usage in rg (23%)
Wooded Ridgeline
15% of 567 decks -1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (15%)
- usage in rg (16%)
Rugged Highlands
15% of 822 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (15%)
- usage in rg (13%)
Terramorphic Expanse
14% of 822 decks -3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in rg (17%)
Highland Forest
12% of 802 decks -3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (12%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Taiga
12% of 822 decks -1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (12%)
- usage in rg (13%)
Exotic Orchard
11% of 822 decks -11% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in rg (22%)
Grove of the Burnwillows
11% of 822 decks +1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Gruul Guildgate
10% of 822 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (10%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Fabled Passage
9% of 814 decks -4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (9%)
- usage in rg (13%)
Kazandu Refuge
8% of 822 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (8%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Racers' Ring
7% of 721 decks +1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Copperline Gorge
6% of 822 decks -5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Mountain Valley
6% of 822 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in rg (3%)