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Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
Price tag $9.93

Legendary CreatureCat Warrior

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1031 Current Rank
#1147 Last Week
#855 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ajani, Nacatl Pariah.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ajani, Nacatl Pariah decks.

Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+15% Synergy $1.92
Ajani's Response Ajani's Response
+11% Synergy $0.13
Spiritcall Enthusiast Spiritcall Enthusiast
+8% Synergy $0.19
Erode Erode
+6% Synergy $5.71
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
-8% Synergy $4.05

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ajani, Nacatl Pariah's abilities and overall game plan.

Regal Caracal Regal Caracal
+77% Synergy $0.43
Arahbo, the First Fang Arahbo, the First Fang
+73% Synergy $0.44
Leonin Warleader Leonin Warleader
+71% Synergy $5.98
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+69% Synergy $7.05
King of the Pride King of the Pride
+67% Synergy $0.45
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+67% Synergy $1.26
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+64% Synergy $41.88
Jazal Goldmane Jazal Goldmane
+57% Synergy $0.28
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+55% Synergy $0.31
Skyknight Squire Skyknight Squire
+54% Synergy $0.39

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ajani, Nacatl Pariah decks.

Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+51% Synergy $0.31
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+50% Synergy $7.58
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+50% Synergy $10.22
Oreskos Explorer Oreskos Explorer
+49% Synergy $0.41
Alms Collector Alms Collector
+49% Synergy $1.22
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+46% Synergy $6.30
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+43% Synergy $2.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+10% Synergy $1.20
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $1.27
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+6% Synergy $4.58

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Farewell Farewell
+17% Synergy $6.25
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+11% Synergy $53.05
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $58.09
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $104.71
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $43.06
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $37.58
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $15.70

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ajani, Nacatl Pariah's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Felidar Cub Felidar Cub
+49% Synergy $0.10
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+46% Synergy $4.32
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+45% Synergy $0.29
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+43% Synergy $2.50
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+43% Synergy $0.37
Adorned Pouncer Adorned Pouncer
+37% Synergy $0.60
Healer of the Pride Healer of the Pride
+36% Synergy $0.35
Kutzil's Flanker Kutzil's Flanker
+36% Synergy $0.45
Sacred Cat Sacred Cat
+35% Synergy $0.42
Cubwarden Cubwarden
+34% Synergy $0.34
Enlightened Ascetic Enlightened Ascetic
+34% Synergy $0.15
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+33% Synergy $3.61
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+32% Synergy $0.69
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
+32% Synergy $0.39
Stalking Leonin Stalking Leonin
+28% Synergy $0.29
Prideful Parent Prideful Parent
+28% Synergy $0.24
Bounding Felidar Bounding Felidar
+26% Synergy $0.26
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+24% Synergy $44.49
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+24% Synergy $2.72
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
+24% Synergy $0.27
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+23% Synergy $4.63
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+22% Synergy $27.49
Leonin Arbiter Leonin Arbiter
+22% Synergy $0.60
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+20% Synergy $29.76
Cat Collector Cat Collector
+20% Synergy $0.33
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+19% Synergy $1.65
Leonin Vanguard Leonin Vanguard
+19% Synergy $0.26
Jareth, Leonine Titan Jareth, Leonine Titan
+18% Synergy $0.52
Trove Warden Trove Warden
+18% Synergy $0.49
Regal Leosaur Regal Leosaur
+17% Synergy $0.17
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+16% Synergy $15.81
Ajani's Sunstriker Ajani's Sunstriker
+16% Synergy $0.25
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+15% Synergy $1.89
Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+15% Synergy $0.29
Masked Meower Masked Meower
+14% Synergy $0.20
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+13% Synergy $3.28
Lionheart Glimmer Lionheart Glimmer
+13% Synergy $0.20
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+13% Synergy $0.31
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $46.08
Gloryheath Lynx Gloryheath Lynx
+11% Synergy $0.21
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+11% Synergy $0.28
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+10% Synergy $2.27
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+10% Synergy $2.87
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+9% Synergy $0.25
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+8% Synergy $14.99
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+8% Synergy $1.58
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+7% Synergy $0.40
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+6% Synergy $8.04
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $2.98
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $58.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ajani, Nacatl Pariah safe.

Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+28% Synergy $3.99
Claws Out Claws Out
+22% Synergy $0.26
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+20% Synergy $16.54
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+14% Synergy $22.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $1.37
Reprieve Reprieve
+9% Synergy $1.34
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+8% Synergy $0.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+7% Synergy $0.33
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy $0.29
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+6% Synergy $1.13
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $5.50
Get Lost Get Lost
+6% Synergy $4.24
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+5% Synergy $7.86
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy $0.96
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+4% Synergy $5.11
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+4% Synergy $2.46
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+3% Synergy $0.25
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+2% Synergy $70.06
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+2% Synergy $0.29
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $16.68
Take the Bait Take the Bait
0% Synergy $4.37
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.31
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-3% Synergy $2.44
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-3% Synergy $0.28
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-4% Synergy $0.45
Lorehold Charm Lorehold Charm
-8% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ajani, Nacatl Pariah's game plan and control the board.

Vandalblast Vandalblast
+14% Synergy $1.54
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+13% Synergy $2.26
Firecat Blitz Firecat Blitz
+13% Synergy $0.30
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.42
Ajani's Influence Ajani's Influence
+8% Synergy $0.28
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.39
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+7% Synergy $0.56
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $0.87
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $0.94
Winnowing Winnowing
+5% Synergy $0.31
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.80
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.91
Forth Eorlingas! Forth Eorlingas!
+3% Synergy $3.72
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+2% Synergy $0.82
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-2% Synergy $0.92
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+35% Synergy $4.96
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+31% Synergy $4.20
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+23% Synergy $4.94
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+22% Synergy $0.91
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+17% Synergy $5.71
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+11% Synergy $5.62
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+10% Synergy $15.76
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+8% Synergy $16.01
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+7% Synergy $7.38
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+6% Synergy $7.87
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+6% Synergy $18.97
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+6% Synergy $18.72
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $54.49
Stoneforge Masterwork Stoneforge Masterwork
+5% Synergy $3.63
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+2% Synergy $0.47
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
0% Synergy $5.77
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $1.28
Embercleave Embercleave
0% Synergy $9.49
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
0% Synergy $1.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ajani, Nacatl Pariah's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+37% Synergy $2.63
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+37% Synergy $2.12
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+35% Synergy $3.33
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+34% Synergy $9.52
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+28% Synergy $63.97
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+21% Synergy $0.67
Rowan's Talent Rowan's Talent
+20% Synergy $0.31
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+16% Synergy $8.32
Deification Deification
+15% Synergy $0.31
Ajani Fells the Godsire Ajani Fells the Godsire
+14% Synergy $0.23
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+11% Synergy $0.33
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+11% Synergy $0.30
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+10% Synergy $4.00
City on Fire City on Fire
+8% Synergy $11.83
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+8% Synergy $6.89
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+8% Synergy $3.61
Elspeth's Talent Elspeth's Talent
+8% Synergy $0.34
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $13.68
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $28.10
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+6% Synergy $0.82
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+6% Synergy $0.34
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+6% Synergy $5.32
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+6% Synergy $0.38
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+5% Synergy $6.68
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+5% Synergy $1.86
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $7.85
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+4% Synergy $9.74
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+4% Synergy $0.33
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+4% Synergy $1.63
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+2% Synergy $4.65
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $4.62

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ajani, Nacatl Pariah to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
+40% Synergy $3.25
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+35% Synergy $0.56
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+28% Synergy $2.13
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+22% Synergy $39.10
Ajani, Wise Counselor Ajani, Wise Counselor
+14% Synergy $7.96
Ajani Vengeant Ajani Vengeant
+14% Synergy $3.70
Ajani Goldmane Ajani Goldmane
+13% Synergy $4.61
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+11% Synergy $1.56
Ajani, Inspiring Leader Ajani, Inspiring Leader
+9% Synergy $7.68
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+2% Synergy $1.82

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+28% Synergy $24.60
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+21% Synergy $5.91
Animal Sanctuary Animal Sanctuary
+19% Synergy $3.20
High Market High Market
+17% Synergy $0.41
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+16% Synergy $2.08
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+10% Synergy $0.30
Fountainport Fountainport
+10% Synergy $3.44
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+8% Synergy $7.60
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+7% Synergy $5.99
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $7.61
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+4% Synergy $0.26
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+4% Synergy $4.85
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.44
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.30
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
0% Synergy $0.53
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $7.67
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
0% Synergy $0.42
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-1% Synergy $2.49
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $40.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.93
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-14% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-19% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+31% Synergy $3.29
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+5% Synergy $0.44
Gatewatch Beacon Gatewatch Beacon
+5% Synergy $0.40
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $74.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $0.98
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-5% Synergy $0.33
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-6% Synergy $0.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ajani, Nacatl Pariah decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+33% Synergy $0.22
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+14% Synergy $49.31
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+12% Synergy $0.32
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+9% Synergy $10.95
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+9% Synergy $0.63
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $31.35
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+8% Synergy $4.66
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+6% Synergy $8.18
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+5% Synergy $10.42
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+5% Synergy $16.58
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+5% Synergy $1.90
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+5% Synergy $1.22
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+5% Synergy $2.98
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $0.94
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.31
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.69
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.24
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+3% Synergy $10.89
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+3% Synergy $4.39
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $18.32
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $37.89
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $17.79
Plateau Plateau
+2% Synergy $356.24
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $31.25
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+2% Synergy $0.32
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+1% Synergy $0.32
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+1% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.34
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $36.05
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.37
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
0% Synergy $0.29
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $16.68
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.13
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-1% Synergy $0.16
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-1% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.30
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-2% Synergy $0.28
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.10
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.28
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-3% Synergy $0.21
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-3% Synergy $0.90
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
-3% Synergy $0.55
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-4% Synergy $0.45
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.16
Mountain Mountain
-5% Synergy $2.00
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-7% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.82

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