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Bartel Runeaxe
Price tag $21.38

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

#3402 Current Rank
#3788 Last Week
#3335 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.

Day of Black Sun Day of Black Sun
+33% Synergy $0.70
Great Divide Guide Great Divide Guide
+33% Synergy $1.08

High Synergy Cards

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

Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+39% Synergy $0.13
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+36% Synergy $0.94
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+35% Synergy $0.40
Sunrise Sovereign Sunrise Sovereign
+33% Synergy $0.45
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+33% Synergy $0.31
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+32% Synergy $0.08
Earthshaker Giant Earthshaker Giant
+30% Synergy $2.40
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+30% Synergy $0.97
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+28% Synergy $0.88
Thundercloud Shaman Thundercloud Shaman
+28% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+21% Synergy $0.70
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+19% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.46
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+13% Synergy $1.11
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.38
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $7.35
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-1% Synergy $1.84
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $1.53
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-11% Synergy $3.11
Farseek Farseek
-14% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+7% Synergy $9.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $89.88
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+2% Synergy $33.91
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $48.58
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $57.97

Creatures

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

Borderland Behemoth Borderland Behemoth
+28% Synergy $0.36
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+28% Synergy $0.21
Ondu Giant Ondu Giant
+28% Synergy $0.14
Hamletback Goliath Hamletback Goliath
+28% Synergy $0.17
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+26% Synergy $0.18
Giant Harbinger Giant Harbinger
+26% Synergy $0.29
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+26% Synergy $0.12
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+25% Synergy $0.17
Outland Colossus Outland Colossus
+24% Synergy $0.19
Surtland Flinger Surtland Flinger
+24% Synergy $0.21
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
+22% Synergy $9.81
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+22% Synergy $0.26
Warchief Giant Warchief Giant
+22% Synergy $1.04
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+17% Synergy $0.22
Basalt Ravager Basalt Ravager
+17% Synergy $0.14
Shatterskull Charger Shatterskull Charger
+17% Synergy $0.09
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+15% Synergy $5.05
Lizard, Connors's Curse Lizard, Connors's Curse
+15% Synergy $0.27
Helldozer Helldozer
+13% Synergy $0.91
Two-Headed Giant Two-Headed Giant
+13% Synergy $0.12
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+12% Synergy $0.68
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+12% Synergy $2.60
Arbor Colossus Arbor Colossus
+11% Synergy $0.18
Boldwyr Intimidator Boldwyr Intimidator
+11% Synergy $0.11
Hill Gigas Hill Gigas
+10% Synergy $0.04
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+9% Synergy $1.15
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+7% Synergy $0.56
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+6% Synergy $5.02
Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+6% Synergy $0.12
Brighthearth Banneret Brighthearth Banneret
+6% Synergy $0.30
Crystalline Giant Crystalline Giant
+6% Synergy $0.38
Sludge Titan Sludge Titan
+6% Synergy $1.31
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+6% Synergy $4.09
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+6% Synergy $0.43
Vaevictis Asmadi Vaevictis Asmadi
+6% Synergy $3.96
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+5% Synergy $5.41
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+5% Synergy $3.35
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
+4% Synergy $0.26
Atalan Jackal Atalan Jackal
+4% Synergy $3.37
Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder
+2% Synergy $0.07
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-1% Synergy $5.79
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-6% Synergy $0.21
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $12.29
Evendo Brushrazer Evendo Brushrazer
-8% Synergy $0.20
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
-8% Synergy $0.88
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.20
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-19% Synergy $1.18
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
-20% Synergy $0.21
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-22% Synergy $0.22
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-24% Synergy $1.85

Instants

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

Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+28% Synergy $0.15
Squash Squash
+24% Synergy $0.04
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+12% Synergy $1.11
Avoid Fate Avoid Fate
+8% Synergy $7.92
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+6% Synergy $0.23
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+6% Synergy $4.33
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+6% Synergy $5.63
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+5% Synergy $7.40
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
+4% Synergy $0.07
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+3% Synergy $10.47
Fog Fog
+3% Synergy $0.42
Bedevil Bedevil
+1% Synergy $0.53
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.10
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-2% Synergy $3.45
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-2% Synergy $2.99
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.18
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.22
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-4% Synergy $1.82
Harrow Harrow
-5% Synergy $0.19
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $18.26
Terminate Terminate
-6% Synergy $0.50
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $48.80
Putrefy Putrefy
-8% Synergy $0.10
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-8% Synergy $0.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-11% Synergy $9.85
Beast Within Beast Within
-13% Synergy $0.51

Sorceries

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

Fire Giant's Fury Fire Giant's Fury
+22% Synergy $0.17
Giant's Ire Giant's Ire
+20% Synergy $0.17
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+17% Synergy $0.15
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+17% Synergy $8.08
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+16% Synergy $2.26
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+12% Synergy $0.66
Pull Through the Weft Pull Through the Weft
+9% Synergy $0.08
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+8% Synergy $2.64
Earthquake Earthquake
+7% Synergy $0.77
Harmonize Harmonize
+6% Synergy $0.12
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+6% Synergy $1.26
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.13
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.90
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+4% Synergy $1.85
Decimate Decimate
+4% Synergy $0.18
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.20
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $0.46
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.28
Explore Explore
+1% Synergy $0.35
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $6.57
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $5.48
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-5% Synergy $0.88
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.26
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $5.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+28% Synergy $1.16
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+24% Synergy $2.25
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+17% Synergy $1.38
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+16% Synergy $5.38
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+15% Synergy $13.50
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+15% Synergy $2.52
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+14% Synergy $13.29
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+14% Synergy $3.38
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+13% Synergy $0.40
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+13% Synergy $0.33
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+12% Synergy $9.46
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+12% Synergy $3.56
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+12% Synergy $37.91
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+12% Synergy $1.55
Darksteel Axe Darksteel Axe
+11% Synergy $0.13
The Dominion Bracelet The Dominion Bracelet
+10% Synergy $0.28
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $3.34
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+9% Synergy $0.90
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+9% Synergy $0.07
Amorphous Axe Amorphous Axe
+9% Synergy $0.07
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $2.27
Relic Axe Relic Axe
+9% Synergy $0.09
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+8% Synergy $1.70
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+8% Synergy $0.32
Embercleave Embercleave
+8% Synergy $9.33
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+8% Synergy $4.38
Inventor's Axe Inventor's Axe
+7% Synergy $0.03
Vanquisher's Axe Vanquisher's Axe
+7% Synergy $0.04
Greataxe Greataxe
+7% Synergy $0.07
Marauder's Axe Marauder's Axe
+7% Synergy $0.04
Paleontologist's Pick-Axe Dinosaur Headdress Paleontologist's Pick-Axe
+7% Synergy $0.33
Murderer's Axe Murderer's Axe
+7% Synergy $0.05
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $60.53
Belbe's Portal Belbe's Portal
+6% Synergy $1.39
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $36.41
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $2.34
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $19.89
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $3.20
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-3% Synergy $6.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+17% Synergy $1.12
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+11% Synergy $2.37
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+9% Synergy $0.13
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+9% Synergy $0.14
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+9% Synergy $0.13
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+8% Synergy $0.61
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+8% Synergy $1.05
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+8% Synergy $0.73
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+8% Synergy $0.49
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+8% Synergy $0.18
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+7% Synergy $10.80
Pain for All Pain for All
+7% Synergy $0.49
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $3.36
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $13.74
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+4% Synergy $17.30
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.26
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $21.39
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $7.75
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-4% Synergy $2.83

Planeswalkers

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

Garruk, Unleashed Garruk, Unleashed
+13% Synergy $0.71
Garruk Wildspeaker Garruk Wildspeaker
+8% Synergy $3.23
Garruk, Apex Predator Garruk, Apex Predator
+5% Synergy $0.81
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+5% Synergy $32.89

Utility Lands

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

Hammerheim Hammerheim
+11% Synergy $12.68
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.37
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.17
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+5% Synergy $0.19
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+5% Synergy $0.38
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $0.52
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $34.91
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $32.81
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-10% Synergy $46.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.26
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-13% Synergy $8.20
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-21% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+25% Synergy $0.25
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+23% Synergy $0.49
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+16% Synergy $0.79
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.15
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+3% Synergy $1.58
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+1% Synergy $0.20
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.24
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $24.20
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+20% Synergy $0.16
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+17% Synergy $0.42
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+12% Synergy $0.23
Taiga Taiga
+11% Synergy
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+10% Synergy $0.41
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+9% Synergy $0.15
Bayou Bayou
+9% Synergy
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+6% Synergy $17.41
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+6% Synergy $0.11
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+5% Synergy $14.94
Badlands Badlands
+5% Synergy
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+4% Synergy $0.28
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $7.78
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.10
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.10
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+3% Synergy $0.86
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.07
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+2% Synergy $0.95
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $13.68
Mountain Valley Mountain Valley
+2% Synergy $0.11
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $23.77
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+1% Synergy $18.35
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $14.85
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $9.61
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-1% Synergy $0.54
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-1% Synergy $0.19
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $24.24
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-2% Synergy $5.78
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-2% Synergy $7.06
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.69
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-2% Synergy $6.11
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $24.38
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-3% Synergy $8.74
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-3% Synergy $5.51
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.30
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
-5% Synergy $0.55
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.13
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-8% Synergy $20.14
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-8% Synergy $0.42
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-8% Synergy $1.31
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-9% Synergy $13.04
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.14
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-13% Synergy $0.18
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-14% Synergy $0.20
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-14% Synergy $2.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-15% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-17% Synergy $0.11
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-19% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
-21% Synergy $0.20

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