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Bartel Runeaxe
Price tag $21.22

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.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Bartel Runeaxe.

High Synergy Cards

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

Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+46% Synergy $0.16
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+33% Synergy $0.64
Sunrise Sovereign Sunrise Sovereign
+33% Synergy $0.41
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+30% Synergy $0.42
Earthshaker Giant Earthshaker Giant
+30% Synergy $2.75
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+30% Synergy $0.22
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+30% Synergy $0.96
Thundercloud Shaman Thundercloud Shaman
+28% Synergy $0.28
Borderland Behemoth Borderland Behemoth
+28% Synergy $0.43
Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+28% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

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

Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+23% Synergy $0.43
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+20% Synergy $0.38
Cultivate Cultivate
+19% Synergy $0.34
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+16% Synergy $3.79
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+14% Synergy $1.69
Three Visits Three Visits
+14% Synergy $6.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $1.41
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $1.13
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.45

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+6% Synergy $7.91
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+5% Synergy $35.56
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $94.69
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $71.05
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $58.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $50.85

Creatures

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

Hamletback Goliath Hamletback Goliath
+28% Synergy $0.19
Ondu Giant Ondu Giant
+28% Synergy $0.18
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+27% Synergy $0.15
Giant Harbinger Giant Harbinger
+26% Synergy $0.37
Warchief Giant Warchief Giant
+26% Synergy $1.04
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+25% Synergy $0.20
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+24% Synergy $0.20
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+24% Synergy $0.15
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+22% Synergy $0.60
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+22% Synergy $0.28
Surtland Flinger Surtland Flinger
+22% Synergy $0.20
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+21% Synergy $0.24
Outland Colossus Outland Colossus
+20% Synergy $0.20
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+19% Synergy $0.23
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
+17% Synergy $6.92
Basalt Ravager Basalt Ravager
+17% Synergy $0.12
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+15% Synergy $0.51
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+15% Synergy $4.18
Shatterskull Charger Shatterskull Charger
+15% Synergy $0.10
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+14% Synergy $1.98
Helldozer Helldozer
+13% Synergy $1.18
Two-Headed Giant Two-Headed Giant
+13% Synergy $0.15
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+12% Synergy $6.69
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+11% Synergy $12.12
Boldwyr Intimidator Boldwyr Intimidator
+11% Synergy $0.18
Arbor Colossus Arbor Colossus
+11% Synergy $0.14
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+9% Synergy $1.16
Craw Giant Craw Giant
+7% Synergy $0.23
Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder
+6% Synergy $0.14
Brighthearth Banneret Brighthearth Banneret
+6% Synergy $0.31
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+6% Synergy $0.56
Dauthi Trapper Dauthi Trapper
+6% Synergy $0.48
Crystalline Giant Crystalline Giant
+6% Synergy $0.46
Bloodshot Cyclops Bloodshot Cyclops
+6% Synergy $0.34
Stormkeld Vanguard Stormkeld Vanguard
+6% Synergy $0.13
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+4% Synergy $14.70
Boldwyr Heavyweights Boldwyr Heavyweights
+4% Synergy $2.26
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+3% Synergy $5.59
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+2% Synergy $11.87
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+2% Synergy $0.97
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-4% Synergy $5.75
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
-4% Synergy $9.09
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $9.23
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-6% Synergy $0.19
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-6% Synergy $0.60
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-11% Synergy $0.26
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
-17% Synergy $0.35
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-18% Synergy $0.47
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-22% Synergy $1.23
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-28% Synergy $1.45

Instants

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

Squash Squash
+22% Synergy $0.04
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+11% Synergy $0.83
Avoid Fate Avoid Fate
+11% Synergy $7.26
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+8% Synergy $6.38
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+6% Synergy $0.16
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+6% Synergy $0.26
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+6% Synergy $4.70
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+5% Synergy $0.31
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+5% Synergy $8.43
Fog Fog
+5% Synergy $0.36
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $2.94
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+3% Synergy $5.39
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $0.99
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+1% Synergy $0.98
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
0% Synergy $0.06
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.62
Bedevil Bedevil
0% Synergy $0.51
Terminate Terminate
-1% Synergy $0.32
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.06
Putrefy Putrefy
-3% Synergy $0.14
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-4% Synergy $1.90
Village Rites Village Rites
-4% Synergy $0.20
Harrow Harrow
-7% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-9% Synergy $0.49
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-11% Synergy $2.11
Beast Within Beast Within
-13% Synergy $0.59
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-15% Synergy $11.10

Sorceries

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

Giant's Ire Giant's Ire
+22% Synergy $0.19
Fire Giant's Fury Fire Giant's Fury
+22% Synergy $0.14
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+21% Synergy $0.77
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+18% Synergy $2.73
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+17% Synergy $0.21
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+17% Synergy $8.39
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+12% Synergy $2.53
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+10% Synergy $1.33
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+9% Synergy $0.28
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+8% Synergy $0.14
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+8% Synergy $0.25
Into the North Into the North
+8% Synergy $0.99
Edge of Autumn Edge of Autumn
+8% Synergy $0.25
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+7% Synergy $0.60
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+7% Synergy $0.58
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+6% Synergy $0.36
Earthquake Earthquake
+5% Synergy $0.80
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.23
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+4% Synergy $0.83
Regrowth Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.42
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $5.84
Decimate Decimate
+3% Synergy $0.16
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+2% Synergy $0.28
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-1% Synergy $2.01
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.29
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-5% Synergy $0.87
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $5.30
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $7.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+28% Synergy $0.77
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+21% Synergy $1.77
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+19% Synergy $13.11
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+18% Synergy $4.33
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+17% Synergy $1.78
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+15% Synergy $1.02
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+14% Synergy $7.32
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+13% Synergy $0.29
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+12% Synergy $0.30
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+12% Synergy $4.22
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+12% Synergy $33.77
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+12% Synergy $1.06
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+12% Synergy $17.44
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+11% Synergy $9.77
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+11% Synergy $1.19
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+11% Synergy $1.33
Darksteel Axe Darksteel Axe
+11% Synergy $0.07
Relic Axe Relic Axe
+11% Synergy $0.07
Amorphous Axe Amorphous Axe
+11% Synergy $0.03
Inventor's Axe Inventor's Axe
+10% Synergy $0.04
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+9% Synergy $0.33
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+9% Synergy $0.11
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+8% Synergy $62.10
Paleontologist's Pick-Axe Dinosaur Headdress Paleontologist's Pick-Axe
+8% Synergy $0.36
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+7% Synergy $1.53
Embercleave Embercleave
+7% Synergy $7.95
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.15
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $6.10
Marauder's Axe Marauder's Axe
+7% Synergy $0.02
Greataxe Greataxe
+7% Synergy $0.09
Warlord's Axe Warlord's Axe
+7% Synergy $0.09
Murderer's Axe Murderer's Axe
+7% Synergy $0.04
Vanquisher's Axe Vanquisher's Axe
+7% Synergy $0.05
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+6% Synergy $38.01
Belbe's Portal Belbe's Portal
+6% Synergy $1.40
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+6% Synergy $0.78
Skyclave Pick-Axe Skyclave Pick-Axe
+6% Synergy $0.11
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+6% Synergy $5.49
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.26
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+6% Synergy $8.42
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+5% Synergy $7.78
Key to the City Key to the City
+5% Synergy $0.43
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $2.31
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+5% Synergy $0.19
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+4% Synergy $4.60
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $31.55
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-3% Synergy $5.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-7% Synergy $8.99

Enchantments

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

Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+15% Synergy $1.17
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+14% Synergy $0.57
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+12% Synergy $0.37
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+10% Synergy $0.80
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+8% Synergy $8.53
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+8% Synergy $0.99
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+8% Synergy $0.60
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+8% Synergy $0.18
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+7% Synergy $0.31
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+7% Synergy $11.08
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+6% Synergy $0.20
Greed Greed
+6% Synergy $0.24
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+6% Synergy $5.66
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+6% Synergy $0.21
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+6% Synergy $0.14
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+6% Synergy $0.15
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+5% Synergy $0.95
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $1.55
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+4% Synergy $0.34
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+2% Synergy $24.82
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $6.79

Planeswalkers

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

Garruk, Unleashed Garruk, Unleashed
+13% Synergy $0.56
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+11% Synergy $27.80
Garruk Wildspeaker Garruk Wildspeaker
+8% Synergy $3.69
Garruk, Apex Predator Garruk, Apex Predator
+5% Synergy $0.94

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $0.27
Hammerheim Hammerheim
+11% Synergy $12.01
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.29
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+6% Synergy $1.37
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $9.25
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+5% Synergy $0.64
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+5% Synergy $21.58
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+3% Synergy $0.31
Strip Mine Strip Mine
0% Synergy $14.84
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $29.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $47.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $1.98
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $9.35
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-16% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+21% Synergy $0.36
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+19% Synergy $0.41
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+15% Synergy $0.76
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.16
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+6% Synergy $2.82
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.33
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
0% Synergy $1.94
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $2.17
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-4% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-4% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.18
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+15% Synergy $0.81
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+13% Synergy $0.19
Taiga Taiga
+11% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+10% Synergy $3.53
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+10% Synergy $0.22
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+10% Synergy $0.32
Bayou Bayou
+9% Synergy
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+7% Synergy $0.15
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+6% Synergy $0.50
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+5% Synergy $0.25
Badlands Badlands
+5% Synergy
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $6.00
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+3% Synergy $0.40
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $5.84
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.29
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+2% Synergy $11.50
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+2% Synergy $15.33
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+2% Synergy $13.40
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $29.32
Savage Lands Savage Lands
0% Synergy $0.78
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $1.01
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.11
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $14.12
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.21
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.18
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $9.47
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-2% Synergy $0.22
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-3% Synergy $6.54
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-3% Synergy $7.79
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.35
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-3% Synergy $4.85
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-4% Synergy $3.99
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-5% Synergy $8.29
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-5% Synergy $0.21
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-6% Synergy $13.68
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-7% Synergy $10.72
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-8% Synergy $0.57
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-8% Synergy $1.58
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-9% Synergy $0.61
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-9% Synergy $0.38
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.23
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-12% Synergy $21.61
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.45
Command Tower Command Tower
-16% Synergy $0.22
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-16% Synergy $0.23

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