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Bartel Runeaxe
Price tag $21.49

Legendary CreatureGiant Warrior

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Jund

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3309 Current Rank
#3318 Last Week
#3332 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Bartel Runeaxe.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Bartel Runeaxe decks.

Boldwyr Aggressor Boldwyr Aggressor
+46% Synergy $0.20
Aurora Awakener Aurora Awakener
+27% Synergy $1.90
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+23% Synergy $1.66
Giantfall Giantfall
+23% Synergy $0.24
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+21% Synergy $0.32

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Bartel Runeaxe's abilities and overall game plan.

Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+39% Synergy $0.25
Sunrise Sovereign Sunrise Sovereign
+34% Synergy $0.54
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+34% Synergy $0.41
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+34% Synergy $0.39
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+34% Synergy $1.83
Thundercloud Shaman Thundercloud Shaman
+32% Synergy $0.45
Hamletback Goliath Hamletback Goliath
+32% Synergy $0.34
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+31% Synergy $1.32
Borderland Behemoth Borderland Behemoth
+30% Synergy $0.48
Earthshaker Giant Earthshaker Giant
+30% Synergy $1.98

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Bartel Runeaxe decks.

Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+27% Synergy $0.42
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+26% Synergy $0.46
Cultivate Cultivate
+18% Synergy $0.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+18% Synergy $0.51
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+18% Synergy $1.31
Three Visits Three Visits
+13% Synergy $9.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $3.14
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $0.74
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.70
Farseek Farseek
-13% Synergy $0.71

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+5% Synergy $62.01
Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy $13.71
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+3% Synergy $36.55
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $111.70
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $63.69

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Bartel Runeaxe's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+28% Synergy $0.28
Giant Harbinger Giant Harbinger
+28% Synergy $0.34
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+28% Synergy $0.39
Ondu Giant Ondu Giant
+28% Synergy $0.11
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+26% Synergy $0.32
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+25% Synergy $0.23
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+25% Synergy $0.20
Surtland Flinger Surtland Flinger
+25% Synergy $0.33
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+25% Synergy $0.34
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
+23% Synergy $12.83
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+21% Synergy $0.30
Outland Colossus Outland Colossus
+21% Synergy $0.18
Warchief Giant Warchief Giant
+20% Synergy $1.11
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+19% Synergy $0.29
Basalt Ravager Basalt Ravager
+18% Synergy $0.10
Shatterskull Charger Shatterskull Charger
+16% Synergy $0.13
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+15% Synergy $0.28
Pummeler for Hire Pummeler for Hire
+15% Synergy $0.09
Helldozer Helldozer
+14% Synergy $0.97
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+13% Synergy $6.39
Bloodshot Cyclops Bloodshot Cyclops
+12% Synergy $0.46
Arbor Colossus Arbor Colossus
+12% Synergy $0.18
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+11% Synergy $2.53
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+9% Synergy $1.09
Two-Headed Giant Two-Headed Giant
+9% Synergy $0.25
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+8% Synergy $6.70
Wildvine Pummeler Wildvine Pummeler
+8% Synergy $0.08
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+7% Synergy $1.29
Boldwyr Intimidator Boldwyr Intimidator
+7% Synergy $0.17
Morkrut Behemoth Morkrut Behemoth
+7% Synergy $0.03
Sludge Titan Sludge Titan
+7% Synergy $2.05
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+6% Synergy $0.41
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+5% Synergy $1.48
Atalan Jackal Atalan Jackal
+5% Synergy $4.52
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+4% Synergy $8.51
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+4% Synergy $6.87
Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder
+2% Synergy $0.13
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+2% Synergy $1.98
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
0% Synergy $9.06
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
0% Synergy $0.84
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $1.39
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-3% Synergy $0.31
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-3% Synergy $0.57
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-5% Synergy $13.51
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-5% Synergy $22.50
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
-6% Synergy $0.40
Anger Anger
-11% Synergy $1.97
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-13% Synergy $1.48
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-16% Synergy $0.32
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-27% Synergy $1.04

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Bartel Runeaxe safe.

Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+25% Synergy $0.20
Squash Squash
+21% Synergy $0.13
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+13% Synergy $0.59
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+9% Synergy $1.00
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+7% Synergy $0.27
Unbury Unbury
+7% Synergy $0.25
Undergrowth Undergrowth
+7% Synergy $0.14
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+5% Synergy $0.43
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.27
Ancient Grudge Ancient Grudge
+5% Synergy $0.31
Surge of Strength Surge of Strength
+5% Synergy $0.25
Avoid Fate Avoid Fate
+5% Synergy $8.13
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+5% Synergy $4.25
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy $2.95
Cycle of Renewal Cycle of Renewal
+3% Synergy $0.13
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+2% Synergy $10.21
Fog Fog
+2% Synergy $0.47
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+2% Synergy $2.45
Bedevil Bedevil
+1% Synergy $1.33
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $1.60
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
0% Synergy $2.90
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.86
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $12.01
Terminate Terminate
-1% Synergy $0.40
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $4.53
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-1% Synergy $1.98
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-1% Synergy $3.66
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
-1% Synergy $0.09
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.99
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.55
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-5% Synergy $12.95
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $66.45
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.36
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $25.03
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-7% Synergy $0.32
Harrow Harrow
-8% Synergy $0.29
Putrefy Putrefy
-10% Synergy $0.27
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-12% Synergy $0.62

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Bartel Runeaxe's game plan and control the board.

Giant's Ire Giant's Ire
+21% Synergy $0.15
Fire Giant's Fury Fire Giant's Fury
+21% Synergy $0.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+14% Synergy $2.56
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+14% Synergy $0.35
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+14% Synergy $15.09
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+13% Synergy $0.81
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+12% Synergy $4.93
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+8% Synergy $2.18
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+7% Synergy $1.57
Earthquake Earthquake
+6% Synergy $0.64
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.23
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+5% Synergy $0.31
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+5% Synergy $0.61
Incite Rebellion Incite Rebellion
+5% Synergy $0.47
Armed // Dangerous Armed // Dangerous
+5% Synergy $0.10
Edge of Autumn Edge of Autumn
+5% Synergy $0.34
Day of Black Sun Day of Black Sun
+5% Synergy $1.25
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $7.71
Decimate Decimate
+4% Synergy $0.27
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+4% Synergy $0.45
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.33
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.26
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+4% Synergy $14.70
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+4% Synergy $2.85
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+4% Synergy $0.58
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.37
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.28
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+3% Synergy $0.22
Regrowth Regrowth
+3% Synergy $0.46
Explore Explore
+2% Synergy $0.33
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $2.77
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.29
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.50
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-4% Synergy $1.31
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.36
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $8.55
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.37
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-7% Synergy $3.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+25% Synergy $2.18
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+19% Synergy $4.92
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+19% Synergy $2.47
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+15% Synergy $22.37
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+14% Synergy $23.27
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+13% Synergy $10.44
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+12% Synergy $0.93
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+12% Synergy $3.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+12% Synergy $8.56
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+12% Synergy $14.83
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+12% Synergy $4.46
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+11% Synergy $0.27
Darksteel Axe Darksteel Axe
+11% Synergy $0.16
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+10% Synergy $0.41
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+10% Synergy $40.21
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+10% Synergy $2.57
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+8% Synergy $0.58
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+8% Synergy $5.28
The Dominion Bracelet The Dominion Bracelet
+8% Synergy $0.57
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+7% Synergy $0.66
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+7% Synergy $3.72
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+7% Synergy $1.19
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+7% Synergy $0.10
Relic Axe Relic Axe
+7% Synergy $0.11
Amorphous Axe Amorphous Axe
+7% Synergy $0.14
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $61.31
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+6% Synergy $1.59
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $5.46
Inventor's Axe Inventor's Axe
+6% Synergy $0.10
Marauder's Axe Marauder's Axe
+5% Synergy $0.03
Greataxe Greataxe
+5% Synergy $0.15
Paleontologist's Pick-Axe Dinosaur Headdress Paleontologist's Pick-Axe
+5% Synergy $0.37
Belbe's Portal Belbe's Portal
+5% Synergy $1.39
Murderer's Axe Murderer's Axe
+5% Synergy $0.06
Vanquisher's Axe Vanquisher's Axe
+5% Synergy $0.05
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $11.37
Warlord's Axe Warlord's Axe
+5% Synergy $0.09
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $39.36
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $3.99
Embercleave Embercleave
+4% Synergy $9.63
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $28.23
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
-2% Synergy $30.89
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $4.97
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-4% Synergy $14.35
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Bartel Runeaxe's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+19% Synergy $3.41
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+14% Synergy $4.22
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+14% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+8% Synergy $3.69
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
+8% Synergy $0.09
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+7% Synergy $0.37
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+7% Synergy $0.28
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+7% Synergy $0.20
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+7% Synergy $0.17
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+6% Synergy $3.13
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+6% Synergy $0.35
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+6% Synergy $1.02
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+6% Synergy $2.10
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.32
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+5% Synergy $11.55
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+5% Synergy $21.82
Takklemaggot Takklemaggot
+5% Synergy $3.38
Elephant Grass Elephant Grass
+5% Synergy $2.64
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+4% Synergy $0.23
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+3% Synergy $0.88
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+3% Synergy $27.96
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.41
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+2% Synergy $3.47
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-1% Synergy $0.27
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $16.46
Greater Good Greater Good
-4% Synergy $4.77
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $8.60
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-5% Synergy $3.39

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Bartel Runeaxe to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Garruk, Unleashed Garruk, Unleashed
+14% Synergy $1.00
Garruk Wildspeaker Garruk Wildspeaker
+9% Synergy $3.08
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+6% Synergy $1.48
Garruk, Apex Predator Garruk, Apex Predator
+6% Synergy $1.04

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.39
Hammerheim Hammerheim
+9% Synergy $14.02
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+8% Synergy $0.30
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.31
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.48
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+4% Synergy $35.53
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+4% Synergy $4.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $37.08
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $1.13
Strip Mine Strip Mine
-2% Synergy $21.06
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $46.17
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $10.61
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-9% Synergy $52.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.70
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-14% Synergy $14.19
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-22% Synergy $1.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+25% Synergy $0.33
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+23% Synergy $0.46
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+18% Synergy $2.74
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $1.06
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+2% Synergy $3.03
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.31
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $0.83
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $37.01
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-1% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.37

Lands

The mana base foundation for Bartel Runeaxe decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+17% Synergy $0.19
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+15% Synergy $0.52
Taiga Taiga
+13% Synergy
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+11% Synergy $0.31
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+9% Synergy $0.32
Bayou Bayou
+9% Synergy
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+8% Synergy $0.35
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+7% Synergy $9.82
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+7% Synergy $0.40
Badlands Badlands
+7% Synergy
Koskun Keep Koskun Keep
+7% Synergy $0.16
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+6% Synergy $8.77
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+6% Synergy $0.32
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.55
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+4% Synergy $0.27
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+4% Synergy $0.45
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.25
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $19.48
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.20
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+2% Synergy $8.81
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+2% Synergy $14.50
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $19.28
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+2% Synergy $29.08
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+1% Synergy $0.30
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $4.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $2.56
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+1% Synergy $2.04
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
0% Synergy $8.25
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $11.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.50
Mountain Valley Mountain Valley
0% Synergy $0.27
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $17.28
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-1% Synergy $0.36
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-1% Synergy $2.01
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $7.47
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $28.76
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $30.79
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-4% Synergy $2.20
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.28
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-6% Synergy $10.70
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.29
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-12% Synergy $0.46
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-13% Synergy $1.11
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-13% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-16% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.23
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-19% Synergy $0.33
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-20% Synergy $0.45

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