Taeko, the Patient Avalanche (Commander) - Expensive Ninjutsu

Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
Rank #1,543
23decks
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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Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
89%synergy
Silver-Fur Master
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Ingenious Infiltrator
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Prosperous Thief
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Thousand-Faced Shadow
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Ninja of the Deep Hours
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Changeling Outcast
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Silent-Blade Oni
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Mistblade Shinobi
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Moon-Circuit Hacker
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Sakashima's Student
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Throat Slitter
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Higure, the Still Wind
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Baleful Strix
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Walker of Secret Ways
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Satoru Umezawa
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Slither Blade
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Moonsnare Specialist
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Throatseeker
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Dokuchi Silencer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Moonblade Shinobi
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Roaming Throne
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Ornithopter
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Nezumi Prowler
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Faerie Seer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Invisible Stalker
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Displacer Kitten
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Shrieking Drake
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Mukotai Ambusher
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Alora, Merry Thief
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Tormented Soul
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Gingerbrute
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Biting-Palm Ninja
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mockingbird
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Gudul Lurker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Peregrine Drake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Saiba Cryptomancer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Skullsnatcher
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Covert Technician
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Inkrise Infiltrator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Azra Smokeshaper
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Spark Double
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Nashi, Searcher in the Dark
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Kotose, the Silent Spider
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
40%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Denial
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Essence Flux
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Run Away Together
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Unsummon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Planar Incision
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Snuff Out
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Fading Hope
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Leak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kaito's Pursuit
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Raise the Palisade
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Chart a Course
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Vorpal Sword
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Shuriken
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Shard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Smoke Shroud
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Cunning Evasion
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Cover of Darkness
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Kindred Discovery
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Rogue Class
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Gossip's Talent
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Rooftop Bypass
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Dire Undercurrents
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Kaito Shizuki
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Three Tree City
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Restless Reef
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Access Tunnel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Underground Sea
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Island
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Undercity Sewers
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Morphic Pool
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Underground River
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Tainted Isle
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Ruins
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Pools
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Darkslick Shores
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-39%synergy
City of Brass
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy