Nikya of the Old Ways
You can't cast noncreature spells. Whenever you tap a land for mana, add one mana of any type that land produced.
How Nikya of the Old Ways decks play in EDH
Nikya of the Old Ways is a Gruul commander in red and green costing 3RG, and its legendary creature - centaur druid 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 Nikya of the Old Ways decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $36.62Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (4)
Card draw (4)
Creatures (12)
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What colours can I use in a Nikya of the Old Ways deck?
Nikya of the Old Ways has a Gruul colour identity, so every card in the deck must be red and green or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Nikya of the Old Ways?
The cards played most often in Nikya of the Old Ways decks include Radagast of Rhosgobel, Samut, Hazoret's Champion, Simulacrum Shaper. 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 Nikya of the Old Ways deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $36.62 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 Nikya of the Old Ways 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.