Taeko, the Patient Avalanche (Commander) - Budget Ninjas

Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
Rank #1,544
15decks
Background image for Examining Magic: The Gathering: Foundations, One Year Later
Josh Nelson
Nov 14, 2025
Examining Magic: The Gathering: Foundations, One Year Later
Today, we're examining Magic: The Gathering: Foundations, the Magic core set to outdo all other core set expansions that have come before it.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Silent-Blade Oni
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
85%synergy
Ninja of the Deep Hours
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
85%synergy
Mistblade Shinobi
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
85%synergy
Ingenious Infiltrator
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
83%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
83%synergy
Satoru Umezawa
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
83%synergy
Thousand-Faced Shadow
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
82%synergy
Prosperous Thief
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
82%synergy
Silver-Fur Master
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
82%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
79%synergy
Throat Slitter
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
75%synergy
Moon-Circuit Hacker
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
72%synergy
Changeling Outcast
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
60%synergy
Smoke Shroud
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
75%synergy
Throatseeker
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
78%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
71%synergy
Counterspell
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
70%synergy
Cunning Evasion
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
63%synergy
Creatures
Moonblade Shinobi
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
57%synergy
Baleful Strix
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
53%synergy
Moonsnare Specialist
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
56%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
48%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
50%synergy
Ornithopter
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Dokuchi Silencer
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
49%synergy
Ambling Stormshell
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Slither Blade
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
34%synergy
Biting-Palm Ninja
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Nezumi Prowler
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
41%synergy
Phantom Ninja
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Higure, the Still Wind
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
28%synergy
Mukotai Ambusher
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Jill, Shiva's Dominant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Walker of Secret Ways
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Azra Smokeshaper
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Tormented Soul
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Spikeshell Harrier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Skullsnatcher
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Slick Imitator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Ticket Tortoise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Seer
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Gudul Lurker
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Okiba-Gang Shinobi
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Daring Thunder-Thief
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Gingerbrute
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Saiba Cryptomancer
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Invisible Stalker
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dokuchi Shadow-Walker
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Shrieking Drake
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Horned Turtle
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Alora, Merry Thief
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Zareth San, the Trickster
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Negate
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Aetherize
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
43%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
49%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Snap
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Magic Damper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Unsummon
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Planar Incision
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Blur
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Drown in the Loch
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-11%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Murderous Cut
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Run Away Together
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Essence Scatter
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-22%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Escape Detection
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Fatal Push
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-12%synergy
Telling Time
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Cut Down
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Disappearing Act
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Refute
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Thrilling Encore
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-10%synergy
Displace
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Doom Blade
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Essence Flux
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Fading Hope
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Countersquall
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Fate Transfer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Enter the Enigma
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
49%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Consuming Tide
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Kaito's Pursuit
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Splash Portal
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Crippling Fear
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Devastation Tide
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Consign // Oblivion
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Nightmare Unmaking
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Soul Exchange
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Distortion Strike
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Wash Out
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Commit // Memory
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Mastery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Connive // Concoct
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Voidwalk
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Quasiduplicate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Heist
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Fell
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-17%synergy
Hidden Strings
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Diresight
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-19%synergy
Aether Gale
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Cannibalize
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Restart Sequence
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Coastal Breach
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Portent
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Languish
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Eagle Vision
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Invoke Despair
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
43%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Rover Blades
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Vorpal Sword
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Riddles
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
The Key to the Vault
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Smoke Bomb
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Oblivion Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mimic Vat
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lost Jitte
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Ballista Charger
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Golden Argosy
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Shard
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Memory
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Blade
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sai of the Shinobi
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Ninja's Kunai
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Gossip's Talent
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
64%synergy
Cover of Darkness
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
34%synergy
Starlight Snare
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Aqueous Form
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Coastal Piracy
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Kindred Discovery
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Rooftop Bypass
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Rogue Class
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Combat Research
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Eel Umbra
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Palace Siege
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Double Down
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Dire Undercurrents
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Copy Enchantment
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Training Grounds
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Necrodominance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kamigawa
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
36%synergy
Kaito Shizuki
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
35%synergy
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
34%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Access Tunnel
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
34%synergy
Halimar Depths
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-26%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-11%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Safe Haven
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
-12%synergy
Ether
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blitzball
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Patchwork Banner
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-18%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Locket
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Dismal Backwater
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Isle
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Choked Estuary
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Treno, Dark City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-12%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Waterfront District
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-20%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Grotto
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Ice Tunnel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Maestros Theater
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Darkslick Shores
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Murky Sewer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-17%synergy
Soured Springs
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Port of Karfell
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy