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Bartel Runeaxe
Price tag $21.34

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

#4478 Current Rank
#3255 Last Month

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
+41% Synergy $0.16
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+36% Synergy $0.84
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+35% Synergy $0.36
Sunrise Sovereign Sunrise Sovereign
+33% Synergy $0.38
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+33% Synergy $0.45
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+31% Synergy $0.11
Earthshaker Giant Earthshaker Giant
+30% Synergy $2.63
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+30% Synergy $0.85
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+30% Synergy $1.02
Thundercloud Shaman Thundercloud Shaman
+28% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+23% Synergy $0.85
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+20% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
+18% Synergy $0.61
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $1.82
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+13% Synergy $3.79
Three Visits Three Visits
+10% Synergy $5.96
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.50
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+2% Synergy $1.95
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $1.83
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.50

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+6% Synergy $11.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $94.95
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+5% Synergy $41.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $48.71
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $54.04

Creatures

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

Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+28% Synergy $0.27
Borderland Behemoth Borderland Behemoth
+28% Synergy $0.37
Hamletback Goliath Hamletback Goliath
+28% Synergy $0.15
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+27% Synergy $0.50
Giant Harbinger Giant Harbinger
+26% Synergy $0.34
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+26% Synergy $0.08
Ondu Giant Ondu Giant
+26% Synergy $0.16
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+25% Synergy $0.15
Warchief Giant Warchief Giant
+24% Synergy $1.09
Surtland Flinger Surtland Flinger
+24% Synergy $0.27
Outland Colossus Outland Colossus
+24% Synergy $0.21
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+23% Synergy $0.17
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+22% Synergy $0.17
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
+19% Synergy $8.30
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+17% Synergy $0.25
Shatterskull Charger Shatterskull Charger
+17% Synergy $0.11
Basalt Ravager Basalt Ravager
+17% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+16% Synergy $0.74
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+15% Synergy $4.98
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+14% Synergy $2.25
Hill Gigas Hill Gigas
+14% Synergy $0.03
Two-Headed Giant Two-Headed Giant
+13% Synergy $0.15
Boldwyr Intimidator Boldwyr Intimidator
+13% Synergy $0.20
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
+12% Synergy $0.39
Arbor Colossus Arbor Colossus
+11% Synergy $0.20
Helldozer Helldozer
+11% Synergy $1.28
Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+10% Synergy $0.16
Bloodshot Cyclops Bloodshot Cyclops
+9% Synergy $0.37
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+9% Synergy $0.83
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+8% Synergy $2.40
Sludge Titan Sludge Titan
+6% Synergy $1.31
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+6% Synergy $2.98
Gorm the Great Gorm the Great
+6% Synergy $0.38
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+6% Synergy $4.19
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+5% Synergy $4.64
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+5% Synergy $15.92
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+5% Synergy $1.56
Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder
+4% Synergy $0.07
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+4% Synergy $13.05
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+1% Synergy $5.96
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
-3% Synergy $11.07
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-5% Synergy $0.40
Evendo Brushrazer Evendo Brushrazer
-6% Synergy $0.31
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-6% Synergy $0.23
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $11.72
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
-7% Synergy $1.10
Anger Anger
-13% Synergy $1.45
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-17% Synergy $1.00
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-20% Synergy $0.41
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-24% Synergy $2.10

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 $0.05
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+12% Synergy $0.92
Avoid Fate Avoid Fate
+8% Synergy $8.89
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+6% Synergy $4.40
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+6% Synergy $5.35
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+5% Synergy $6.79
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+4% Synergy $0.37
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+3% Synergy $9.63
Fog Fog
+3% Synergy $0.42
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
+1% Synergy $0.08
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.26
Bedevil Bedevil
+1% Synergy $0.34
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
0% Synergy $3.43
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.12
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-2% Synergy $1.62
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-2% Synergy $2.52
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.69
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.31
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
-3% Synergy $1.06
Terminate Terminate
-4% Synergy $0.59
Harrow Harrow
-4% Synergy $0.28
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $52.81
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $19.11
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-8% Synergy $0.37
Putrefy Putrefy
-9% Synergy $0.13
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-11% Synergy $2.49
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-11% Synergy $10.98
Beast Within Beast Within
-13% Synergy $0.84

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 $0.15
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+20% Synergy $4.78
Giant's Ire Giant's Ire
+20% Synergy $0.18
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+17% Synergy $0.97
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+17% Synergy $8.80
Pull Through the Weft Pull Through the Weft
+13% Synergy $0.08
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+12% Synergy $0.81
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+9% Synergy $1.13
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+8% Synergy $3.80
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+7% Synergy $0.21
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.16
Earthquake Earthquake
+7% Synergy $0.76
Harmonize Harmonize
+6% Synergy $0.52
Into the North Into the North
+6% Synergy $1.20
Edge of Autumn Edge of Autumn
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $0.43
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+5% Synergy $0.50
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.72
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+4% Synergy $0.42
Decimate Decimate
+4% Synergy $0.18
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+4% Synergy $0.38
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $1.48
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+2% Synergy $0.24
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $4.33
Explore Explore
+1% Synergy $4.95
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
0% Synergy $0.31
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $5.94
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.23
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-5% Synergy $0.81
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $5.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+26% Synergy $2.23
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+17% Synergy $12.64
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+17% Synergy $1.10
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+17% Synergy $2.20
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+16% Synergy $3.52
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+16% Synergy $5.22
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+15% Synergy $0.30
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+15% Synergy $15.81
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+14% Synergy $5.74
The Dominion Bracelet The Dominion Bracelet
+14% Synergy $0.47
Darksteel Axe Darksteel Axe
+13% Synergy $0.09
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+12% Synergy $8.46
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+12% Synergy $0.41
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+12% Synergy $2.90
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+12% Synergy $32.02
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+12% Synergy $1.59
Relic Axe Relic Axe
+11% Synergy $0.08
Amorphous Axe Amorphous Axe
+11% Synergy $0.05
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $1.49
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+9% Synergy $0.93
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+9% Synergy $0.10
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+8% Synergy $1.68
Embercleave Embercleave
+8% Synergy $7.91
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+8% Synergy $0.38
Inventor's Axe Inventor's Axe
+8% Synergy $0.03
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $4.91
Paleontologist's Pick-Axe Dinosaur Headdress Paleontologist's Pick-Axe
+7% Synergy $0.31
Warlord's Axe Warlord's Axe
+7% Synergy $0.06
Marauder's Axe Marauder's Axe
+7% Synergy $0.03
Greataxe Greataxe
+7% Synergy $0.07
Murderer's Axe Murderer's Axe
+7% Synergy $0.05
Vanquisher's Axe Vanquisher's Axe
+7% Synergy $0.03
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $64.11
Belbe's Portal Belbe's Portal
+6% Synergy $1.40
Skyclave Pick-Axe Skyclave Pick-Axe
+6% Synergy $0.11
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+6% Synergy $7.34
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $36.97
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $2.02
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $11.54
Cranial Ram Cranial Ram
+5% Synergy $0.07
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $8.99
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+4% Synergy $0.22
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+4% Synergy $0.94
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $18.76
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $3.92
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-3% Synergy $9.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+17% Synergy $1.08
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+10% Synergy $0.56
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+10% Synergy $0.77
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+9% Synergy $0.13
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+9% Synergy $0.18
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+9% Synergy $0.10
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+9% Synergy $0.12
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+8% Synergy $0.69
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+7% Synergy $11.09
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $2.32
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+6% Synergy $0.54
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+5% Synergy $1.03
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+4% Synergy $0.18
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $10.71
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+4% Synergy $19.61
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+2% Synergy $0.23
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $25.58
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $7.45
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-4% Synergy $3.14

Planeswalkers

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

Garruk, Unleashed Garruk, Unleashed
+17% Synergy $0.64
Garruk Wildspeaker Garruk Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy $3.39
Garruk, Apex Predator Garruk, Apex Predator
+8% Synergy $0.84
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+6% Synergy $1.56
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+6% Synergy $32.13

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.31
Hammerheim Hammerheim
+11% Synergy $12.10
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.18
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+5% Synergy $0.29
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+5% Synergy $0.51
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+5% Synergy $25.21
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+5% Synergy $7.03
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.36
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $0.66
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $32.95
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-7% Synergy $5.45
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $48.20
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $7.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $1.99
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-19% Synergy $0.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+26% Synergy $0.29
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+24% Synergy $0.45
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+16% Synergy $0.73
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+5% Synergy $1.30
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+1% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.31
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $26.71
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $2.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.49

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+22% Synergy $0.16
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+15% Synergy $0.54
Taiga Taiga
+13% Synergy
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+12% Synergy $0.21
Bayou Bayou
+11% Synergy
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+9% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+9% Synergy $0.33
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+8% Synergy $17.58
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+8% Synergy $0.09
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+7% Synergy $12.27
Badlands Badlands
+7% Synergy
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+4% Synergy $0.61
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $15.26
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $24.01
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.05
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $19.64
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.06
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $12.77
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $8.50
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+1% Synergy $5.39
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+1% Synergy $1.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.81
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $22.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $4.33
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $0.71
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
0% Synergy $19.55
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $26.43
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-1% Synergy $7.81
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-1% Synergy $0.57
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.63
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-2% Synergy $6.18
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-3% Synergy $8.14
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.46
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-3% Synergy $4.64
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $12.90
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-4% Synergy $0.20
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.11
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-6% Synergy $1.42
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.16
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-7% Synergy $12.57
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.21
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-8% Synergy $19.30
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-8% Synergy $0.62
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-10% Synergy $4.23
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-11% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-13% Synergy $0.12
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-14% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-14% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-16% Synergy $0.27

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