Nikya of the Old Ways (Commander)

Benjamin Levin
Shower Thoughts: Ten Budget Commanders That Pack a Punch
Benjamin Levin goes over his top ten picks for budget commanders that don't compromise on power.
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Vaultborn Tyrant
85% of 13 decks +75% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (85%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Cactusfolk Sureshot
67% of 21 decks +58% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (67%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
55% of 183 decks +39% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (55%)
- usage in rg (16%)
Commercial District
43% of 107 decks +4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (43%)
- usage in rg (39%)
Herald of Ilharg
39% of 141 decks +36% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in rg (3%)
High Synergy Cards (10)
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
86% of 2258 decks +81% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (86%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Soul of the Harvest
79% of 2258 decks +73% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (79%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Primordial Sage
72% of 2258 decks +70% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (72%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Garruk's Packleader
71% of 2258 decks +66% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (71%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Wood Elves
72% of 2258 decks +63% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (72%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Magus of the Candelabra
65% of 2258 decks +62% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (65%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Beast Whisperer
82% of 2257 decks +61% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (82%)
- usage in rg (21%)
Farhaven Elf
66% of 2258 decks +60% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (66%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Fierce Empath
63% of 2258 decks +58% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (63%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Reclamation Sage
72% of 2258 decks +57% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (72%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Top Cards (10)
Sakura-Tribe Elder
74% of 2258 decks +45% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (74%)
- usage in rg (29%)
Goblin Anarchomancer
73% of 2150 decks +22% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (73%)
- usage in rg (51%)
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
64% of 346 decks +54% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (64%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Arbor Elf
64% of 2258 decks +55% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (64%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Terastodon
63% of 2258 decks +57% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (63%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Urabrask the Hidden
63% of 2258 decks +54% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (63%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
62% of 2257 decks +50% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (62%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Bane of Progress
62% of 2258 decks +55% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (62%)
- usage in rg (7%)
End-Raze Forerunners
61% of 2253 decks +52% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (61%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Surrak and Goreclaw
60% of 944 decks +53% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (60%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Creatures (50)
Silverback Elder
60% of 1585 decks +49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (60%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
56% of 1354 decks +46% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (56%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Kogla and Yidaro
56% of 1006 decks +41% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (56%)
- usage in rg (15%)
Augur of Autumn
56% of 2099 decks +49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (56%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Archetype of Endurance
55% of 2258 decks +51% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (55%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Llanowar Elves
54% of 2258 decks +20% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (54%)
- usage in rg (34%)
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
54% of 381 decks +42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (54%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Acidic Slime
53% of 2258 decks +47% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (53%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Ogre Battledriver
52% of 2258 decks +48% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (52%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Manglehorn
52% of 2258 decks +45% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (52%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Eternal Witness
52% of 2258 decks +28% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (52%)
- usage in rg (24%)
Springbloom Druid
51% of 2215 decks +45% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (51%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Vizier of the Menagerie
51% of 2258 decks +49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (51%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
50% of 1165 decks +34% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (50%)
- usage in rg (16%)
Nylea, Keen-Eyed
48% of 2209 decks +45% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (48%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Elvish Mystic
47% of 2258 decks +18% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (47%)
- usage in rg (29%)
Kogla, the Titan Ape
47% of 2201 decks +33% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (47%)
- usage in rg (14%)
Topiary Stomper
47% of 1900 decks +41% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (47%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Archetype of Aggression
46% of 2258 decks +42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Voyaging Satyr
46% of 2258 decks +45% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Genesis Hydra
46% of 2258 decks +42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Gruul Ragebeast
46% of 2258 decks +43% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Ulvenwald Oddity
46% of 2045 decks +42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (46%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Garruk's Horde
45% of 2258 decks +44% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (45%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
44% of 2162 decks +30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (44%)
- usage in rg (14%)
Temur Sabertooth
43% of 2258 decks +36% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (43%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Somberwald Sage
42% of 2258 decks +35% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (42%)
- usage in rg (7%)
Giant Ankheg
41% of 1762 decks +40% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (41%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Nullstone Gargoyle
41% of 2258 decks +41% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (41%)
- usage in rg (0%)
Apex Devastator
39% of 2178 decks +34% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Dawnglade Regent
39% of 2175 decks +36% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Anger
38% of 2258 decks +29% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (38%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Prowling Serpopard
38% of 2258 decks +36% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (38%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Artisan of Kozilek
37% of 2258 decks +35% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (37%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Sunder Shaman
37% of 2253 decks +35% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (37%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Keeper of Fables
37% of 2213 decks +35% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (37%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Yeva, Nature's Herald
37% of 2258 decks +36% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (37%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Etali, Primal Conqueror
37% of 1024 decks +20% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (37%)
- usage in rg (17%)
Ulvenwald Tracker
37% of 2258 decks +32% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (37%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Hellkite Charger
36% of 2258 decks +30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (36%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
36% of 2225 decks +30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (36%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Soul of New Phyrexia
35% of 2258 decks +33% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (35%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Runic Armasaur
35% of 2257 decks +32% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (35%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
33% of 2258 decks +24% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Drumhunter
33% of 2258 decks +30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Ohran Frostfang
33% of 2214 decks +24% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Radagast the Brown
32% of 662 decks +32% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (0%)
Tranquil Frillback
32% of 767 decks +30% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (32%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Ruby, Daring Tracker
31% of 524 decks +13% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (31%)
- usage in rg (18%)
Solemn Simulacrum
31% of 2258 decks +26% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (31%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Sorceries (3)
Primal Surge
39% of 2258 decks +37% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Last March of the Ents
6% of 592 decks -5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Cultivate
6% of 2258 decks -49% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in rg (55%)
Utility Artifacts (3)
Doors of Durin
10% of 671 decks +0% synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
7% of 2258 decks +0% synergy
The Great Henge
5% of 2213 decks -9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (5%)
- usage in rg (14%)
Enchantments (5)
Rhythm of the Wild
24% of 2253 decks -17% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (24%)
- usage in rg (41%)
Lurking Predators
12% of 2258 decks +8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (12%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Garruk's Uprising
11% of 2196 decks -18% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in rg (29%)
Guardian Project
8% of 2253 decks -4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (8%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Up the Beanstalk
7% of 472 decks -2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (9%)
Planeswalkers (1)
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
6% of 2225 decks -5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Utility Lands (28)
Kessig Wolf Run
54% of 2258 decks +13% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (54%)
- usage in rg (41%)
Mosswort Bridge
52% of 2258 decks +28% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (52%)
- usage in rg (24%)
Rogue's Passage
38% of 2258 decks +12% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (38%)
- usage in rg (26%)
Castle Garenbrig
35% of 2213 decks +24% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (35%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
33% of 2258 decks +19% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (14%)
Bonders' Enclave
27% of 2198 decks +22% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (27%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Spinerock Knoll
25% of 2258 decks +14% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Boseiju, Who Endures
22% of 1999 decks +1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (22%)
- usage in rg (21%)
Diamond City
21% of 39 decks +19% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (21%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18% of 2151 decks -1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in rg (19%)
Reliquary Tower
17% of 2258 decks -4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (17%)
- usage in rg (21%)
Temple of the False God
17% of 2258 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (17%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12% of 2258 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (12%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Tranquil Thicket
12% of 2258 decks +8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (12%)
- usage in rg (4%)
War Room
11% of 2173 decks +7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Restless Ridgeline
11% of 417 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Lair of the Hydra
11% of 2121 decks +8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Scavenger Grounds
10% of 2258 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (10%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Forgotten Cave
10% of 2258 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (10%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Castle Embereth
10% of 2213 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (10%)
- usage in rg (8%)
Raging Ravine
9% of 2258 decks -2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (9%)
- usage in rg (11%)
Homeward Path
7% of 2258 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (2%)
Sanctum of Eternity
7% of 2215 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Memorial to Unity
7% of 2257 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (1%)
High Market
6% of 2258 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Gaea's Cradle
6% of 2258 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in rg (4%)
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6% of 1999 decks +1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in rg (5%)
Flamekin Village
5% of 2258 decks +4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (5%)
- usage in rg (1%)
Mana Artifacts (1)
Sol Ring
17% of 2258 decks -62% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (17%)
- usage in rg (79%)
Lands (33)
Command Tower
77% of 2258 decks -5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (77%)
- usage in rg (82%)
Cinder Glade
66% of 2258 decks -3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (66%)
- usage in rg (69%)
Rootbound Crag
49% of 2258 decks +4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (49%)
- usage in rg (45%)
Gruul Turf
49% of 2258 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (49%)
- usage in rg (40%)
Rockfall Vale
47% of 2107 decks +1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (47%)
- usage in rg (46%)
Stomping Ground
47% of 2258 decks +0% synergy
Game Trail
41% of 2258 decks -3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (41%)
- usage in rg (44%)
Temple of Abandon
40% of 2258 decks +7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (40%)
- usage in rg (33%)
Myriad Landscape
39% of 2258 decks +17% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (39%)
- usage in rg (22%)
Blighted Woodland
34% of 2258 decks +22% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (34%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Spire Garden
33% of 2257 decks -5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (33%)
- usage in rg (38%)
Cragcrown Pathway
28% of 2186 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (28%)
- usage in rg (26%)
Karplusan Forest
27% of 2258 decks -6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (27%)
- usage in rg (33%)
Evolving Wilds
25% of 2258 decks +1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (25%)
- usage in rg (24%)
Mossfire Valley
22% of 2258 decks -7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (22%)
- usage in rg (29%)
Ancient Ziggurat
22% of 2258 decks +22% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (22%)
- usage in rg (0%)
Sheltered Thicket
21% of 2258 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (21%)
- usage in rg (16%)
Wooded Foothills
19% of 2258 decks -5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (19%)
- usage in rg (24%)
Rugged Highlands
19% of 2258 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (19%)
- usage in rg (14%)
Fire-Lit Thicket
18% of 2258 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in rg (16%)
Terramorphic Expanse
18% of 2258 decks +1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (18%)
- usage in rg (17%)
Wooded Ridgeline
15% of 1483 decks -1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (15%)
- usage in rg (16%)
Gruul Guildgate
14% of 2258 decks +8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Highland Forest
14% of 2162 decks -2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (14%)
- usage in rg (16%)
Exotic Orchard
12% of 2258 decks -10% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (12%)
- usage in rg (22%)
Kazandu Refuge
11% of 2258 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (11%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Taiga
10% of 2258 decks -2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (10%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Grove of the Burnwillows
10% of 2258 decks +0% synergy
Fabled Passage
9% of 2213 decks -3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (9%)
- usage in rg (12%)
Racers' Ring
8% of 1900 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (8%)
- usage in rg (6%)
Copperline Gorge
7% of 2258 decks -3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (7%)
- usage in rg (10%)
Mountain Valley
6% of 2258 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in rg (3%)
Timber Gorge
6% of 2258 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Nikya of the Old Ways (6%)
- usage in rg (3%)