Anowon, the Ruin Sage
$2.44
$2.44Legendary Creature — Vampire Shaman
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#2343
Current Rank
#2476
Last Week
#2345
Past 2 Years
419
Decks
Links & Decks
Mono-Black Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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$2.40
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Anowon, the Ruin Sage decks.
Bloodline Recollector+2% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$3.63
Darklight Phoenix+0% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$6.67
Cast Away Doubt+0% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$0.24
Lich's Relic-2% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$1.22
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Anowon, the Ruin Sage's abilities and overall game plan.
Captivating Vampire+69% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$2.89
Cordial Vampire+66% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$2.41
Vampire Nighthawk+65% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.19
Bloodline Keeper+63% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$9.39
Malakir Bloodwitch+60% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$4.21
Vampire Nocturnus+56% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$5.85
Blood Seeker+55% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.36
Butcher of Malakir+54% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.37
Sanctum Seeker+52% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.35
Blade of the Bloodchief+51% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$6.37
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Anowon, the Ruin Sage decks.
Captivating Vampire+69% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$2.89
Cordial Vampire+66% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$2.41
Vampire Nighthawk+65% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.19
Bloodline Keeper+63% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$9.39
Malakir Bloodwitch+60% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$4.21
Vampire Nocturnus+56% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$5.85
Blood Seeker+55% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.36
Butcher of Malakir+54% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.37
Blood Artist+42% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$3.08
Dark Ritual-7% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$8.15
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Vampiric Tutor+1% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$51.77
Mana Vault-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$113.01
Demonic Tutor-3% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$64.43
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.91
Necropotence-6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$38.71
Bolas's Citadel-12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$15.17
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Anowon, the Ruin Sage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Sanctum Seeker+52% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.35
Necropolis Regent+49% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.48
Crossway Troublemakers+48% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.38
Falkenrath Noble+47% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.29
Gatekeeper of Malakir+46% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.27
Drana, Liberator of Malakir+46% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$1.12
Sangromancer+45% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.00
Indulgent Aristocrat+41% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.34
Nirkana Revenant+37% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$7.23
Champion of Dusk+37% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.26
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose+36% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$10.88
Markov Baron+36% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.33
Marauding Blight-Priest+32% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.39
Yahenni, Undying Partisan+32% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.23
Gifted Aetherborn+32% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.37
Nighthawk Scavenger+31% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$1.51
Vampire of the Dire Moon+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.76
Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief+30% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.51
Kalastria Highborn+30% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.26
Ascendant Evincar+27% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$2.92
Bloodline Necromancer+26% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.37
Vampire Hexmage+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.29
Bloodthirsty Conqueror+25% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$37.82
Twilight Prophet+23% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$3.45
Vein Ripper+20% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$7.37
Defiant Bloodlord+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.37
Bloodletter of Aclazotz+20% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$35.22
Bloodthirsty Aerialist+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.39
Malakir Cullblade+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.14
Creeping Bloodsucker+19% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$5.40
Drana, the Last Bloodchief+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.56
High-Society Hunter+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.36
Guul Draz Assassin+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$3.00
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$4.34
Mirri the Cursed+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.64
Qarsi Revenant+16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$2.13
Pulse Tracker+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.42
Shadow Alley Denizen+15% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.29
Henrika Domnathi+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.24
Bloodhusk Ritualist+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.24
Nullpriest of Oblivion+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.21
Bloodbond Vampire+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.30
Vampire Cutthroat+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.45
Knight of the Ebon Legion+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.03
Master of Dark Rites+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.40
Dusk Legion Zealot+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.31
Vengeful Bloodwitch+9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.24
Scheming Silvertongue+9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.74
Bloodghast+8% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.00
Gray Merchant of Asphodel-34% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.19
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Anowon, the Ruin Sage safe.
Doom Blade+24% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.32
Murder+23% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.25
Go for the Throat+19% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.66
Hero's Downfall+15% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.29
Tragic Slip+14% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.31
Victim of Night+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.37
Tendrils of Corruption+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.24
Tribute to Hunger+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.10
Malicious Affliction+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.96
Bleed Dry+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.21
Breathe Your Last+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.20
Blood Pact+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.31
Grasp of Darkness+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.20
Vampiric Tutor+1% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$51.77
Archenemy's Charm-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.37
Dismember-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.07
Undying Malice-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.32
Infernal Grasp-6% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.29
Sheoldred's Edict-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.30
Village Rites-8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.54
Cabal Ritual-9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$15.86
Defile-10% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.08
Malakir Rebirth-12% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$12.09
Culling the Weak-12% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$8.54
Deadly Rollick-14% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$27.21
Withering Torment-20% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.35
Imp's Mischief-20% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$10.27
Deadly Dispute-21% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Anowon, the Ruin Sage's game plan and control the board.
Blood Tribute+40% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$5.10
New Blood+22% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.29
Diabolic Tutor+21% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$2.34
Kindred Dominance+19% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$4.37
Exsanguinate+19% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.42
Sign in Blood+12% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$3.67
Read the Bones+10% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.33
Arterial Flow+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.36
Corrupt+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.11
Sorin's Vengeance+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.95
Mind Sludge+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.19
In Garruk's Wake+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.05
Drain Life+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.37
Blood Tithe+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Consume Spirit+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.42
Distress+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.23
Decree of Pain+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.36
Night's Whisper+3% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.24
Crippling Fear+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.79
Ancient Craving+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.35
Patriarch's Bidding+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.77
Duress0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.09
Mutilate-1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.22
Damnation-2% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$21.70
Demonic Tutor-3% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$64.43
Torment of Hailfire-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$34.15
Grim Tutor-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$25.28
Rise of the Dark Realms-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.77
Syphon Mind-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.34
Diabolic Intent-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$16.69
Bubbling Muck-10% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.10
Feed the Swarm-12% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.22
Victimize-13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.50
Reanimate-22% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$10.65
Toxic Deluge-23% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.31
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Blade of the Bloodchief+51% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$6.37
Door of Destinies+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.84
Herald's Horn+13% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.05
Urza's Incubator+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$20.99
Glass-Cast Heart+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.34
Vanquisher's Banner+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$4.53
Bontu's Monument+8% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$4.47
Elixir of Immortality+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.98
Darksteel Plate+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.56
Whip of Erebos+5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$10.15
Lashwrithe+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.67
Demon's Horn+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.38
Staff of the Death Magus+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.33
Whispersilk Cloak0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.25
Expedition Map-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.86
Wayfarer's Bauble-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.31
Swiftfoot Boots-4% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.86
Lightning Greaves-6% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$2.97
The Darkness Crystal-7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.02
Bolas's Citadel-12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$15.17
Skullclamp-15% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.86
Jet Medallion-16% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$15.00
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Anowon, the Ruin Sage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Sanguine Bond+35% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$6.18
Exquisite Blood+28% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$41.94
Bad Moon+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$4.89
Painful Quandary+15% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.85
Dictate of Erebos+10% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$16.76
Gift of Fangs+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.19
Bloodchief Ascension+6% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$22.41
Vampiric Link+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.58
Cover of Darkness+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$21.66
Call the Bloodline+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.19
Underworld Connections+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.46
Black Market+4% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$5.95
Attrition+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$18.47
Greed+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.33
Eternal Thirst+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.36
Grievous Wound+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.75
Grave Pact+2% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$34.14
Vampiric Rites+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.14
Phyrexian Arena+0% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$2.84
Underworld Dreams+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.30
Oversold Cemetery0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.57
No Mercy-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$24.94
Phyrexian Reclamation-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.95
Necropotence-6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$38.71
Animate Dead-10% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.28
Bastion of Remembrance-10% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.36
The Meathook Massacre-11% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$26.28
Black Market Connections-11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$12.85
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Anowon, the Ruin Sage to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord+36% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$5.61
Sorin Markov+27% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$9.31
Sorin the Mirthless+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.39
Liliana of the Dark Realms+2% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$9.78
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Crypt of Agadeem+8% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$3.56
Leechridden Swamp+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.17
Mortuary Mire+6% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.39
Polluted Mire+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.25
Temple of the False God+6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.18
Ghost Quarter+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.92
Piranha Marsh+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Rogue's Passage+5% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.37
Arcane Lighthouse+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.75
Accursed Duneyard+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.46
Barren Moor+4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.34
Three Tree City+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$27.44
Bojuka Bog0% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$1.36
Castle Locthwain-2% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.19
Shizo, Death's Storehouse-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$33.30
Cabal Stronghold-5% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$13.76
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.91
Witch's Cottage-7% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.71
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-7% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$44.48
War Room-7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.55
Reliquary Tower-8% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$4.38
Cabal Coffers-9% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$27.76
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$51.64
Phyrexian Tower-18% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$31.40
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patchwork Banner+9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.68
Caged Sun+8% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$3.89
Heraldic Banner+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.31
Charcoal Diamond+3% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.36
Worn Powerstone+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.37
Commander's Sphere+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.21
Gauntlet of Power+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.49
Nyx Lotus+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.77
Mana Vault-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$113.01
Sol Ring-4% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$1.21
Fellwar Stone-5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$11.39
Mind Stone-6% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.33
The Soul Stone-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$76.20
Thought Vessel-12% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.87
Arcane Signet-18% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.39
Lands
The mana base foundation for Anowon, the Ruin Sage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+22% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.28
Voldaren Estate+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.31
Cavern of Souls+5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$50.30
Evolving Wilds+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.10
Swamp+1% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.11
Command Tower+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.24
Myriad Landscape-2% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.30
Malakir Rebirth-12% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$12.09
Anowon, the Ruin Sage Deck Stats
Based on 419 Anowon, the Ruin Sage decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 2 |
99
cards
- Creature 30
- Instant 8
- Sorcery 9
- Artifact 9
- Enchantment 6
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 30 |
| Instant | 8 |
| Sorcery | 9 |
| Artifact | 9 |
| Enchantment | 6 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 30 basic, 6 nonbasic
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