Taeko, the Patient Avalanche (Commander) - Budget Ninjutsu

Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
Rank #1,545
22decks
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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Prosperous Thief
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Silver-Fur Master
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Smoke Shroud
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Thousand-Faced Shadow
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Ninja of the Deep Hours
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Gossip's Talent
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Moon-Circuit Hacker
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Satoru Umezawa
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Mistblade Shinobi
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Ingenious Infiltrator
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Baleful Strix
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Cunning Evasion
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Slither Blade
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Changeling Outcast
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Moonsnare Specialist
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Throatseeker
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Moonblade Shinobi
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Throat Slitter
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Dokuchi Silencer
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Biting-Palm Ninja
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Walker of Secret Ways
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Ambling Stormshell
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Nezumi Prowler
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Phantom Ninja
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Ornithopter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Tormented Soul
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Skullsnatcher
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Azra Smokeshaper
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Faerie Seer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Jill, Shiva's Dominant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Invisible Stalker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Alora, Merry Thief
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Covert Technician
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Gudul Lurker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Shoreline Looter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Higure, the Still Wind
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Network Disruptor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Thalakos Seer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mukotai Ambusher
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Looter il-Kor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Gingerbrute
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Saiba Cryptomancer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Nightveil Sprite
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Zareth San, the Trickster
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Dreamthief
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Planar Incision
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Snap
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Blur
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Run Away Together
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Magic Damper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Unsummon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Fading Hope
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
You Are Already Dead
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Hero's Downfall
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Drown in the Loch
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Displace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Disappearing Act
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Refute
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Essence Scatter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Essence Flux
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Countersquall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Darkness
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Get Out
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Murderous Cut
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Escape Detection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Evacuation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Stab
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Hymn of the Faller
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Consuming Tide
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Enter the Enigma
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Tragic Trajectory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kaito's Pursuit
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Splash Portal
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Crippling Fear
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Fell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Vorpal Sword
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
The Key to the Vault
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Riddles
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rover Blades
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mimic Vat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Smoke Bomb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Shard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Blade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sai of the Shinobi
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Coastal Piracy
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Cover of Darkness
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Starlight Snare
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Rooftop Bypass
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Discovery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Combat Research
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Rogue Class
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kamigawa
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Kaito Shizuki
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Access Tunnel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Halimar Depths
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Rivendell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Ether
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Blitzball
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Isle
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Dismal Backwater
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Choked Estuary
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Pools
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Treno, Dark City
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Underground River
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Waterfront District
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Darkslick Shores
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy