Taeko, the Patient Avalanche (Commander) - Budget Ninjutsu

Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
Rank #1,548
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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
Smoke Shroud
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
86%synergy
Silver-Fur Master
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Ninja of the Deep Hours
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Thousand-Faced Shadow
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Gossip's Talent
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Moon-Circuit Hacker
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Satoru Umezawa
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Ingenious Infiltrator
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Baleful Strix
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Slither Blade
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Moonsnare Specialist
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Mistblade Shinobi
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Cunning Evasion
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Changeling Outcast
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Throatseeker
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Moonblade Shinobi
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Throat Slitter
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Dokuchi Silencer
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Walker of Secret Ways
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Biting-Palm Ninja
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Phantom Ninja
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Ornithopter
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Nezumi Prowler
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Skullsnatcher
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Tormented Soul
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Azra Smokeshaper
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Ambling Stormshell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Seer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Covert Technician
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Invisible Stalker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mukotai Ambusher
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Alora, Merry Thief
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Network Disruptor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Inkrise Infiltrator
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Gudul Lurker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Shoreline Looter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Looter il-Kor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Jill, Shiva's Dominant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Higure, the Still Wind
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gingerbrute
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Saiba Cryptomancer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Thalakos Seer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%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
Okiba-Gang Shinobi
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Blur
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Negate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Planar Incision
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Snap
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Fading Hope
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Unsummon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Run Away Together
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Get Out
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Magic Damper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Downfall
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Geistwave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Displace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Perplex
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
You Are Already Dead
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Disappearing Act
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Essence Scatter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Essence Flux
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Countersquall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%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
Murderous Cut
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Into the Roil
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%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
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Enter the Enigma
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Consuming Tide
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Kaito's Pursuit
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Splash Portal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Tragic Trajectory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%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
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Vorpal Sword
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Rover Blades
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mimic Vat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Key to the Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Riddles
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Smoke Bomb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%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
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Cover of Darkness
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Coastal Piracy
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Starlight Snare
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kindred Discovery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rooftop Bypass
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Combat Research
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kamigawa
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Kaito Shizuki
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
36%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
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Ether
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blitzball
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%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
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Deceit
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Isle
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dismal Backwater
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Choked Estuary
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Pools
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Treno, Dark City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Escape Tunnel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Waterfront District
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-19%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
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Opal Palace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Moor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy