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Bartel Runeaxe
Price tag $21.55

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

#3030 Current Rank
#2640 Last Week
#3309 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
+60% Synergy $0.16
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+40% Synergy $0.51
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
+20% Synergy $0.15
Wildvine Pummeler Wildvine Pummeler
+20% Synergy $0.12
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+19% Synergy $0.34

High Synergy Cards

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

Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+42% Synergy $0.22
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+38% Synergy $0.36
Sunrise Sovereign Sunrise Sovereign
+37% Synergy $0.50
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+37% Synergy $0.41
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+35% Synergy $1.33
Thundercloud Shaman Thundercloud Shaman
+35% Synergy $0.43
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+35% Synergy $1.53
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+34% Synergy $0.41
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+33% Synergy $0.25
Borderland Behemoth Borderland Behemoth
+33% Synergy $0.38

Top Cards

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

Hamletback Goliath Hamletback Goliath
+32% Synergy $0.23
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+27% Synergy $0.33
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+25% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+20% Synergy $0.56
Cultivate Cultivate
+17% Synergy $0.37
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.47
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+14% Synergy $2.88
Three Visits Three Visits
+10% Synergy $7.89
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $0.93
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
0% Synergy $2.33

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy $10.73
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $57.52
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+3% Synergy $34.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $98.84
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $61.04

Creatures

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

Earthshaker Giant Earthshaker Giant
+33% Synergy $2.05
Giant Harbinger Giant Harbinger
+31% Synergy $0.31
Ondu Giant Ondu Giant
+31% Synergy $0.11
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+30% Synergy $0.21
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+28% Synergy $0.24
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+28% Synergy $0.11
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+28% Synergy $0.18
Surtland Flinger Surtland Flinger
+27% Synergy $0.23
Outland Colossus Outland Colossus
+25% Synergy $0.17
Warchief Giant Warchief Giant
+23% Synergy $0.99
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
+23% Synergy $11.17
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+23% Synergy $0.25
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+21% Synergy $0.24
Pummeler for Hire Pummeler for Hire
+20% Synergy $0.14
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+20% Synergy $0.22
Basalt Ravager Basalt Ravager
+19% Synergy $0.15
Shatterskull Charger Shatterskull Charger
+17% Synergy $0.11
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+17% Synergy $0.26
Aurora Awakener Aurora Awakener
+16% Synergy $1.82
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+16% Synergy $0.36
Helldozer Helldozer
+15% Synergy $0.92
Arbor Colossus Arbor Colossus
+15% Synergy $0.16
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+14% Synergy $5.30
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+12% Synergy $2.58
Two-Headed Giant Two-Headed Giant
+12% Synergy $0.14
Boldwyr Intimidator Boldwyr Intimidator
+11% Synergy $0.11
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+10% Synergy $0.87
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+9% Synergy $4.26
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+8% Synergy $2.59
Great Divide Guide Great Divide Guide
+8% Synergy $2.15
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+8% Synergy $1.15
Bloodshot Cyclops Bloodshot Cyclops
+8% Synergy $0.47
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+6% Synergy $0.61
Atalan Jackal Atalan Jackal
+6% Synergy $3.98
Lizard, Connors's Curse Lizard, Connors's Curse
+6% Synergy $0.19
Brighthearth Banneret Brighthearth Banneret
+6% Synergy $0.96
Vaevictis Asmadi Vaevictis Asmadi
+6% Synergy $4.07
Hearthcage Giant Hearthcage Giant
+6% Synergy $0.21
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+5% Synergy $8.42
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+4% Synergy $8.18
Spider Manifestation Spider Manifestation
+3% Synergy $0.19
Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder
+2% Synergy $0.09
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-2% Synergy $7.37
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
-4% Synergy $0.32
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-6% Synergy $0.18
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-9% Synergy $12.95
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-9% Synergy $0.23
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-17% Synergy $1.29
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-18% Synergy $0.23
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-26% Synergy $0.57

Instants

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

Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+28% Synergy $0.19
Squash Squash
+25% Synergy $0.04
Giantfall Giantfall
+20% Synergy $0.20
Unbury Unbury
+20% Synergy $0.26
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+14% Synergy $0.41
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+9% Synergy $0.32
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+9% Synergy $0.77
Undergrowth Undergrowth
+8% Synergy $0.15
Avoid Fate Avoid Fate
+7% Synergy $7.66
Cycle of Renewal Cycle of Renewal
+6% Synergy $0.12
Surge of Strength Surge of Strength
+6% Synergy $0.28
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+6% Synergy $4.12
Bedevil Bedevil
+3% Synergy $2.26
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+2% Synergy $7.66
Fog Fog
+2% Synergy $0.53
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.12
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
+1% Synergy $0.06
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $1.76
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+1% Synergy $12.12
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $0.86
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
0% Synergy $3.41
Terminate Terminate
-2% Synergy $0.25
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.86
Harrow Harrow
-3% Synergy $0.24
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-3% Synergy $1.80
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $4.24
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
-5% Synergy $0.28
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-5% Synergy $0.15
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $21.94
Putrefy Putrefy
-7% Synergy $0.08
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.29
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $62.01
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-9% Synergy $11.33
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.60
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-12% Synergy $1.06

Sorceries

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

Giant's Ire Giant's Ire
+23% Synergy $0.14
Fire Giant's Fury Fire Giant's Fury
+21% Synergy $0.17
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+17% Synergy $10.22
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+15% Synergy $0.16
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+13% Synergy $2.27
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+13% Synergy $0.79
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+11% Synergy $2.92
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+8% Synergy $1.39
Day of Black Sun Day of Black Sun
+8% Synergy $1.85
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+7% Synergy $1.99
Earthquake Earthquake
+7% Synergy $0.64
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+6% Synergy $0.32
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+6% Synergy $0.46
Incite Rebellion Incite Rebellion
+6% Synergy $0.39
Armed // Dangerous Armed // Dangerous
+6% Synergy $0.12
Decimate Decimate
+5% Synergy $0.17
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.11
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+5% Synergy $14.81
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+5% Synergy $3.03
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+5% Synergy $0.56
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+4% Synergy $0.20
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.23
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+4% Synergy $0.85
Regrowth Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.46
Pull Through the Weft Pull Through the Weft
+4% Synergy $0.09
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.08
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.42
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.15
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $6.86
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+1% Synergy $0.40
Explore Explore
+1% Synergy $0.42
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.29
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-2% Synergy $0.24
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-6% Synergy $0.91
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-7% Synergy $3.63
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.25
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $6.67
Farseek Farseek
-16% Synergy $0.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+28% Synergy $1.23
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+23% Synergy $2.39
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+20% Synergy $0.41
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+16% Synergy $17.45
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+16% Synergy $4.39
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+16% Synergy $17.91
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+15% Synergy $1.18
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+14% Synergy $9.54
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+14% Synergy $6.34
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+13% Synergy $3.60
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+13% Synergy $37.16
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+13% Synergy $13.88
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+13% Synergy $2.37
Darksteel Axe Darksteel Axe
+12% Synergy $0.13
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+12% Synergy $0.37
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+11% Synergy $0.40
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+11% Synergy $2.84
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+9% Synergy $0.45
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+8% Synergy $0.08
Amorphous Axe Amorphous Axe
+8% Synergy $0.07
Relic Axe Relic Axe
+8% Synergy $0.14
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+8% Synergy $2.82
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+8% Synergy $0.98
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+7% Synergy $60.21
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+7% Synergy $1.44
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $5.18
Embercleave Embercleave
+7% Synergy $8.80
Inventor's Axe Inventor's Axe
+6% Synergy $0.05
Marauder's Axe Marauder's Axe
+6% Synergy $0.05
Paleontologist's Pick-Axe Dinosaur Headdress Paleontologist's Pick-Axe
+6% Synergy $0.45
Murderer's Axe Murderer's Axe
+6% Synergy $0.05
Belbe's Portal Belbe's Portal
+6% Synergy $1.34
Warlord's Axe Warlord's Axe
+6% Synergy $0.04
Greataxe Greataxe
+6% Synergy $0.08
Vanquisher's Axe Vanquisher's Axe
+6% Synergy $0.06
The Dominion Bracelet The Dominion Bracelet
+5% Synergy $0.48
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+5% Synergy $4.12
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $41.18
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $2.24
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $24.06
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-3% Synergy $4.36
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-3% Synergy $12.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.38
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
-15% Synergy $2.97

Enchantments

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

Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+19% Synergy $1.44
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+16% Synergy $0.44
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+8% Synergy $11.38
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+8% Synergy $0.21
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+8% Synergy $0.11
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+8% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $3.28
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+7% Synergy $0.34
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+7% Synergy $0.45
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+7% Synergy $1.14
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+7% Synergy $0.61
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.22
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+6% Synergy $23.48
Takklemaggot Takklemaggot
+6% Synergy $3.31
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+5% Synergy $1.21
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+4% Synergy $0.11
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+4% Synergy $0.95
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+3% Synergy $1.17
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+3% Synergy $2.66
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+3% Synergy $24.97
Pain for All Pain for All
+3% Synergy $0.65
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.30
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
0% Synergy $0.08
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $23.88
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $13.23
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $7.94
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-4% Synergy $2.77
Greater Good Greater Good
-5% Synergy $7.29

Planeswalkers

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

Garruk, Unleashed Garruk, Unleashed
+15% Synergy $0.82
Garruk Wildspeaker Garruk Wildspeaker
+9% Synergy $3.16
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+7% Synergy $1.47
Garruk, Apex Predator Garruk, Apex Predator
+7% Synergy $0.89

Utility Lands

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

Hammerheim Hammerheim
+11% Synergy $12.79
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.27
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+9% Synergy $0.23
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.21
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.46
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+4% Synergy $0.92
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+4% Synergy $34.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $35.94
Strip Mine Strip Mine
-2% Synergy $21.55
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $38.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $3.28
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-11% Synergy $53.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-15% Synergy $12.91
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-21% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+27% Synergy $0.22
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+25% Synergy $0.47
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+20% Synergy $1.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $0.72
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+6% Synergy $0.53
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+5% Synergy $1.75
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+3% Synergy $2.21
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $1.31
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $33.69
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-1% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+23% Synergy $0.13
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+16% Synergy $0.26
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+13% Synergy $0.08
Taiga Taiga
+11% Synergy
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+11% Synergy $0.16
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+10% Synergy $0.12
Bayou Bayou
+9% Synergy
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+8% Synergy $0.13
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+7% Synergy $7.89
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+7% Synergy $8.70
Badlands Badlands
+5% Synergy
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $8.99
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.16
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+4% Synergy $7.27
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $22.01
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+4% Synergy $0.34
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+4% Synergy $8.42
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+3% Synergy $0.29
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+1% Synergy $10.52
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+1% Synergy $0.52
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $8.96
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.93
Mountain Valley Mountain Valley
+1% Synergy $0.12
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
0% Synergy $0.86
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $16.58
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
0% Synergy $0.24
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-1% Synergy $0.36
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $6.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.29
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-2% Synergy $5.56
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $9.96
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $25.95
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-3% Synergy $15.87
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-4% Synergy $0.18
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-6% Synergy $15.26
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-6% Synergy $15.15
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-7% Synergy $2.32
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.16
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-8% Synergy $10.27
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $23.25
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-11% Synergy $0.35
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-13% Synergy $0.19
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-15% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-16% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-17% Synergy $0.09
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-19% Synergy $0.15

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