Taeko, the Patient Avalanche (Commander) - Expensive Ninjutsu

Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
Rank #1,544
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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Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Silver-Fur Master
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Ingenious Infiltrator
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Prosperous Thief
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Thousand-Faced Shadow
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Ninja of the Deep Hours
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Changeling Outcast
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Silent-Blade Oni
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Mistblade Shinobi
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Sakashima's Student
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Moon-Circuit Hacker
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Throat Slitter
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Higure, the Still Wind
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Walker of Secret Ways
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Baleful Strix
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Satoru Umezawa
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Slither Blade
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Throatseeker
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Moonsnare Specialist
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Dokuchi Silencer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Moonblade Shinobi
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Roaming Throne
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Ornithopter
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Nezumi Prowler
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Invisible Stalker
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Faerie Seer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Displacer Kitten
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Alora, Merry Thief
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Tormented Soul
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Gingerbrute
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Shrieking Drake
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mukotai Ambusher
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Biting-Palm Ninja
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mockingbird
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Gudul Lurker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Peregrine Drake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Saiba Cryptomancer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Skullsnatcher
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Covert Technician
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Inkrise Infiltrator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Azra Smokeshaper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Kotose, the Silent Spider
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Brazen Borrower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Flare of Denial
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Essence Flux
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Misdirection
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Run Away Together
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Unsummon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Planar Incision
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Snuff Out
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Fading Hope
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Kaito's Pursuit
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Enter the Enigma
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Raise the Palisade
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vorpal Sword
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Shuriken
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Shard
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Smoke Shroud
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Cunning Evasion
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Cover of Darkness
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Kindred Discovery
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Rogue Class
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Gossip's Talent
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Aqueous Form
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Rooftop Bypass
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Dire Undercurrents
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Kaito Shizuki
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Restless Reef
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Access Tunnel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Black Gate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Patchwork Banner
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Underground Sea
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Island
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Undercity Sewers
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Morphic Pool
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Underground River
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Tainted Isle
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Path of Ancestry
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Sunken Ruins
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Pools
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Darkslick Shores
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-39%synergy
City of Brass
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy