Alena, Kessig Trapper
First strike {T}: Add an amount of {R} equal to the greatest power among creatures you control that entered this turn. Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.)
How Alena decks play in EDH
Alena, Kessig Trapper is a mono-red commander costing 4R, and its legendary creature - human scout line shapes the whole deck around it. Its ability is narrow enough that the deck is usually built to protect it and repeat the effect, rather than to go wide. The cards below are the ones Alena, Kessig Trapper decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $30.94Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Card draw (1)
Removal (1)
Creatures (12)
Synergy & payoffs (6)
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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Alena, Kessig Trapper decklist with a written strategy, a full mana base and live prices — from the whole card pool, or only from cards you already own.
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What colours can I use in a Alena, Kessig Trapper deck?
Alena, Kessig Trapper has a mono-red colour identity, so every card in the deck must be red or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Alena, Kessig Trapper?
The cards played most often in Alena, Kessig Trapper decks include Desert Were-Worm, Inferno Hellion, Relic Golem. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Alena, Kessig Trapper deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $30.94 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Alena, Kessig Trapper deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.