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Bartel Runeaxe
Price tag $20.00

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.

New Cards

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

Szarel, Genesis Shepherd Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
+32% Synergy $0.61

High Synergy Cards

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

Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+46% Synergy $0.13
Sunrise Sovereign Sunrise Sovereign
+33% Synergy $0.38
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+33% Synergy $0.32
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+32% Synergy $0.82
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+31% Synergy $0.45
Earthshaker Giant Earthshaker Giant
+31% Synergy $2.69
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+31% Synergy $0.86
Thundercloud Shaman Thundercloud Shaman
+28% Synergy $0.27
Borderland Behemoth Borderland Behemoth
+28% Synergy $0.38
Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+28% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

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

Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+24% Synergy $0.37
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+21% Synergy $0.54
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy $0.54
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+17% Synergy $4.24
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+16% Synergy $1.79
Three Visits Three Visits
+12% Synergy $5.88
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $1.99
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $1.85
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $0.73
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-24% Synergy $1.56

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+6% Synergy $10.63
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+4% Synergy $41.81
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $95.44
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $77.64
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $52.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $59.87
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $50.95

Creatures

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

Ondu Giant Ondu Giant
+28% Synergy $0.18
Hamletback Goliath Hamletback Goliath
+28% Synergy $0.19
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+28% Synergy $0.14
Giant Harbinger Giant Harbinger
+27% Synergy $0.36
Warchief Giant Warchief Giant
+27% Synergy $1.07
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+26% Synergy $0.18
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+25% Synergy $0.24
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+25% Synergy $0.10
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+24% Synergy $0.62
Surtland Flinger Surtland Flinger
+23% Synergy $0.21
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+23% Synergy $0.15
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+22% Synergy $0.21
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
+21% Synergy $7.62
Outland Colossus Outland Colossus
+21% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+18% Synergy $0.63
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+18% Synergy $0.28
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+17% Synergy $4.70
Shatterskull Charger Shatterskull Charger
+17% Synergy $0.15
Basalt Ravager Basalt Ravager
+17% Synergy $0.13
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+15% Synergy $2.09
Two-Headed Giant Two-Headed Giant
+12% Synergy $0.21
Helldozer Helldozer
+12% Synergy $1.19
Boldwyr Intimidator Boldwyr Intimidator
+12% Synergy $0.21
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+11% Synergy $4.46
Arbor Colossus Arbor Colossus
+10% Synergy $0.17
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+8% Synergy $1.33
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+7% Synergy $15.07
Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder
+6% Synergy $0.11
Craw Giant Craw Giant
+6% Synergy $0.25
Dauthi Trapper Dauthi Trapper
+6% Synergy $0.50
Vaevictis Asmadi Vaevictis Asmadi
+6% Synergy $3.73
Bloodshot Cyclops Bloodshot Cyclops
+6% Synergy $0.35
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+6% Synergy $0.86
Stormkeld Vanguard Stormkeld Vanguard
+6% Synergy $0.10
Brighthearth Banneret Brighthearth Banneret
+6% Synergy $0.29
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+6% Synergy $0.54
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+5% Synergy $2.05
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+5% Synergy $2.06
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+4% Synergy $16.58
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+3% Synergy $11.87
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+2% Synergy $0.92
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+2% Synergy $6.69
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-2% Synergy $6.34
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-4% Synergy $0.22
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-5% Synergy $0.49
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $10.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.25
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-15% Synergy $0.42
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-19% Synergy $1.02
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
-19% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Squash Squash
+23% Synergy $0.07
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+11% Synergy $0.88
Avoid Fate Avoid Fate
+10% Synergy $8.68
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+8% Synergy $5.80
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+6% Synergy $4.43
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.50
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+5% Synergy $8.90
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+5% Synergy $6.27
Fog Fog
+5% Synergy $0.31
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.29
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+2% Synergy $0.44
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $3.59
Bedevil Bedevil
+1% Synergy $0.41
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $1.06
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+1% Synergy $1.00
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
0% Synergy $0.07
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
0% Synergy $0.23
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.70
Terminate Terminate
-1% Synergy $0.36
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.08
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-2% Synergy $1.66
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-2% Synergy $2.77
Village Rites Village Rites
-4% Synergy $0.24
Putrefy Putrefy
-7% Synergy $0.12
Harrow Harrow
-8% Synergy $0.32
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-9% Synergy $0.41
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-12% Synergy $2.35
Beast Within Beast Within
-14% Synergy $0.83
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $9.75

Sorceries

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

Fire Giant's Fury Fire Giant's Fury
+23% Synergy $0.13
Giant's Ire Giant's Ire
+21% Synergy $0.17
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+19% Synergy $3.74
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+18% Synergy $0.89
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+18% Synergy $0.19
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+18% Synergy $8.16
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+10% Synergy $1.36
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+9% Synergy $2.79
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+8% Synergy $0.14
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+8% Synergy $0.25
Into the North Into the North
+8% Synergy $0.99
Edge of Autumn Edge of Autumn
+8% Synergy $0.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+7% Synergy $0.40
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+7% Synergy $0.58
Earthquake Earthquake
+7% Synergy $0.78
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.43
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+6% Synergy $0.38
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.20
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+4% Synergy $0.79
Regrowth Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.44
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $5.13
Decimate Decimate
+3% Synergy $0.18
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+2% Synergy $0.24
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-1% Synergy $1.52
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.54
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-5% Synergy $0.84
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $5.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+28% Synergy $0.83
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+22% Synergy $1.98
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+20% Synergy $12.39
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+20% Synergy $3.27
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+18% Synergy $1.38
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+17% Synergy $1.01
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+16% Synergy $5.28
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+16% Synergy $3.26
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+14% Synergy $35.57
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+14% Synergy $15.92
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+12% Synergy $0.25
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+12% Synergy $0.33
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+11% Synergy $0.99
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+10% Synergy $1.22
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+10% Synergy $1.33
Darksteel Axe Darksteel Axe
+10% Synergy $0.08
Relic Axe Relic Axe
+10% Synergy $0.08
Amorphous Axe Amorphous Axe
+10% Synergy $0.05
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+9% Synergy $10.13
Inventor's Axe Inventor's Axe
+9% Synergy $0.05
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+8% Synergy $62.95
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+8% Synergy $0.42
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+8% Synergy $6.08
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+8% Synergy $0.08
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+7% Synergy $1.56
Embercleave Embercleave
+7% Synergy $8.62
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $5.90
Paleontologist's Pick-Axe Dinosaur Headdress Paleontologist's Pick-Axe
+7% Synergy $0.39
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $2.11
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+6% Synergy $42.43
Marauder's Axe Marauder's Axe
+6% Synergy $0.03
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+6% Synergy $0.53
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.27
Warlord's Axe Warlord's Axe
+6% Synergy $0.07
Skyclave Pick-Axe Skyclave Pick-Axe
+6% Synergy $0.07
Belbe's Portal Belbe's Portal
+6% Synergy $1.46
Greataxe Greataxe
+6% Synergy $0.09
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+6% Synergy $7.28
Murderer's Axe Murderer's Axe
+6% Synergy $0.04
Vanquisher's Axe Vanquisher's Axe
+6% Synergy $0.03
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $2.24
Key to the City Key to the City
+5% Synergy $0.46
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+5% Synergy $0.17
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $15.40
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+4% Synergy $4.70
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $34.22
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-3% Synergy $4.87
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-4% Synergy $8.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+18% Synergy $1.36
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+13% Synergy $0.73
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+9% Synergy $11.27
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+9% Synergy $0.73
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+9% Synergy $0.44
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+8% Synergy $9.69
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+8% Synergy $0.58
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+7% Synergy $0.25
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+7% Synergy $0.94
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.19
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+6% Synergy $0.11
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+6% Synergy $0.17
Greed Greed
+6% Synergy $0.27
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+6% Synergy $5.59
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+6% Synergy $0.30
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+6% Synergy $0.13
Lure Lure
+5% Synergy $0.18
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+5% Synergy $0.98
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $2.62
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+3% Synergy $0.16
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+2% Synergy $27.73
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-2% Synergy $6.56
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-5% Synergy $2.83

Planeswalkers

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

Garruk, Unleashed Garruk, Unleashed
+14% Synergy $0.68
Garruk Wildspeaker Garruk Wildspeaker
+8% Synergy $3.89
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+8% Synergy $28.85
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
+16% Synergy $0.32
Hammerheim Hammerheim
+10% Synergy $11.57
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.28
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+6% Synergy $1.46
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+5% Synergy $0.23
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+5% Synergy $10.08
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.51
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+4% Synergy $23.29
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $0.49
Strip Mine Strip Mine
-1% Synergy $18.89
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $30.50
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $49.13
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $8.83
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.59
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-16% Synergy $0.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+24% Synergy $0.33
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+22% Synergy $0.42
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+17% Synergy $0.75
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $1.34
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+6% Synergy $3.81
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+4% Synergy $1.67
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $26.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.15
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
0% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
0% Synergy $0.42
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $2.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.52

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+25% Synergy $0.15
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+16% Synergy $0.74
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+12% Synergy $0.20
Taiga Taiga
+10% Synergy
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+10% Synergy $0.38
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+9% Synergy $0.24
Bayou Bayou
+8% Synergy
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+7% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $5.01
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+5% Synergy $15.88
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $22.42
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+5% Synergy $0.93
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.06
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+4% Synergy $0.55
Badlands Badlands
+4% Synergy
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $5.13
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.12
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.06
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $18.89
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+1% Synergy $0.69
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+1% Synergy $16.12
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $15.70
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $23.97
Jund Panorama Jund Panorama
+1% Synergy $0.36
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
0% Synergy $0.57
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-1% Synergy $5.43
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-1% Synergy $7.62
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $13.58
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $8.81
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-2% Synergy $8.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.21
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-2% Synergy $5.53
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $26.74
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $27.41
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.51
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-5% Synergy $0.14
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-6% Synergy $4.86
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-7% Synergy $13.64
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-7% Synergy $0.63
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.27
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-8% Synergy $12.27
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-10% Synergy $0.26
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-10% Synergy $0.29
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-10% Synergy $1.44
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $20.83
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-13% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.30

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