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Bartel Runeaxe
Price tag $21.15

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

#4172 Current Rank
#3421 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.

Boldwyr Aggressor Boldwyr Aggressor
+47% Synergy $0.17
Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+43% Synergy $0.33
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+37% Synergy $0.37
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+37% Synergy $1.96
Sunrise Sovereign Sunrise Sovereign
+35% Synergy $0.53
Thundercloud Shaman Thundercloud Shaman
+35% Synergy $0.47
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+35% Synergy $0.43
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+34% Synergy $1.58
Borderland Behemoth Borderland Behemoth
+33% Synergy $0.49
Earthshaker Giant Earthshaker Giant
+33% Synergy $2.14

Top Cards

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+30% Synergy $0.38
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+26% Synergy $0.37
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+20% Synergy $1.18
Cultivate Cultivate
+18% Synergy $0.31
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+18% Synergy $0.36
Three Visits Three Visits
+17% Synergy $5.00
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+17% Synergy $4.97
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $0.66
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+2% Synergy $2.13
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-9% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+5% Synergy $68.04
Gamble Gamble
+3% Synergy $15.10
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $110.91
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+1% Synergy $34.13
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $122.46
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $64.98

Creatures

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

Hamletback Goliath Hamletback Goliath
+33% Synergy $0.37
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+32% Synergy $0.13
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+31% Synergy $0.35
Giant Harbinger Giant Harbinger
+31% Synergy $0.37
Ondu Giant Ondu Giant
+30% Synergy $0.26
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+28% Synergy $0.22
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+28% Synergy $0.38
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+28% Synergy $0.21
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+28% Synergy $0.33
Surtland Flinger Surtland Flinger
+28% Synergy $0.38
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
+26% Synergy $12.82
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+24% Synergy $0.32
Outland Colossus Outland Colossus
+24% Synergy $0.18
Aurora Awakener Aurora Awakener
+23% Synergy $1.44
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+22% Synergy $0.33
Warchief Giant Warchief Giant
+22% Synergy $1.15
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+19% Synergy $0.26
Basalt Ravager Basalt Ravager
+19% Synergy $0.09
Shatterskull Charger Shatterskull Charger
+17% Synergy $0.14
Arbor Colossus Arbor Colossus
+15% Synergy $0.16
Helldozer Helldozer
+15% Synergy $0.97
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+14% Synergy $2.52
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+13% Synergy $0.24
Pummeler for Hire Pummeler for Hire
+13% Synergy $0.07
Bloodshot Cyclops Bloodshot Cyclops
+13% Synergy $0.45
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+11% Synergy $6.93
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+11% Synergy $6.27
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+10% Synergy $0.95
Sludge Titan Sludge Titan
+9% Synergy $2.25
Impelled Giant Impelled Giant
+9% Synergy $0.26
Boldwyr Intimidator Boldwyr Intimidator
+7% Synergy $0.18
Morkrut Behemoth Morkrut Behemoth
+7% Synergy $0.03
Stormkeld Vanguard Stormkeld Vanguard
+7% Synergy $0.27
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+7% Synergy $1.03
Two-Headed Giant Two-Headed Giant
+7% Synergy $0.33
Atalan Jackal Atalan Jackal
+6% Synergy $4.52
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+5% Synergy $1.37
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+3% Synergy $2.06
Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder
+2% Synergy $0.15
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
+1% Synergy $0.90
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-1% Synergy $9.12
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $0.40
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $13.64
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-3% Synergy $0.57
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-4% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.31
Anger Anger
-10% Synergy $0.52
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-13% Synergy $1.84
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-14% Synergy $0.36
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-26% Synergy $0.92

Instants

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

Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+28% Synergy $0.22
Squash Squash
+24% Synergy $0.16
Giantfall Giantfall
+20% Synergy $0.22
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+14% Synergy $0.71
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+9% Synergy $0.79
Undergrowth Undergrowth
+7% Synergy $0.15
Unbury Unbury
+6% Synergy $0.23
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+6% Synergy $0.24
Surge of Strength Surge of Strength
+6% Synergy $0.22
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+6% Synergy $4.37
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+5% Synergy $0.38
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $2.89
Ancient Grudge Ancient Grudge
+5% Synergy $0.34
Avoid Fate Avoid Fate
+5% Synergy $8.75
Fog Fog
+2% Synergy $0.74
Bedevil Bedevil
+1% Synergy $0.26
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $1.50
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+1% Synergy $12.32
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+1% Synergy $11.10
Terminate Terminate
0% Synergy $0.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
0% Synergy $6.80
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
0% Synergy $3.95
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $1.06
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
0% Synergy $0.24
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
0% Synergy $4.27
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.64
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.82
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-4% Synergy $1.69
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $13.64
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-6% Synergy $0.36
Beast Within Beast Within
-7% Synergy $0.47
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $68.07
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-8% Synergy $0.30
Harrow Harrow
-9% Synergy $0.33
Putrefy Putrefy
-10% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Fire Giant's Fury Fire Giant's Fury
+24% Synergy $0.26
Giant's Ire Giant's Ire
+24% Synergy $0.15
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+15% Synergy $2.39
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+14% Synergy $0.82
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+14% Synergy $0.32
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+14% Synergy $17.22
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+12% Synergy $5.31
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+9% Synergy $3.02
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+9% Synergy $1.61
Decimate Decimate
+7% Synergy $0.27
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+6% Synergy $0.45
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+6% Synergy $0.30
Earthquake Earthquake
+6% Synergy $0.65
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+6% Synergy $0.65
Incite Rebellion Incite Rebellion
+6% Synergy $0.44
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.28
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+5% Synergy $0.21
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+5% Synergy $14.37
Edge of Autumn Edge of Autumn
+5% Synergy $0.34
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+5% Synergy $2.42
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $4.71
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.29
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+4% Synergy $0.38
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.27
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.29
Regrowth Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.47
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.79
Explore Explore
+2% Synergy $0.33
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.35
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.63
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-4% Synergy $0.73
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.27
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.27
Reanimate Reanimate
-7% Synergy $9.18
Farseek Farseek
-15% Synergy $0.52

Utility Artifacts

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

Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+28% Synergy $2.73
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+19% Synergy $4.79
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+19% Synergy $1.23
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+18% Synergy $15.94
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+14% Synergy $11.36
Darksteel Axe Darksteel Axe
+13% Synergy $0.17
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+13% Synergy $1.06
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+13% Synergy $14.78
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+12% Synergy $3.33
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+12% Synergy $39.15
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+12% Synergy $4.36
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+12% Synergy $19.82
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+11% Synergy $0.41
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+11% Synergy $0.30
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+10% Synergy $7.29
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+10% Synergy $2.56
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+9% Synergy $62.03
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+8% Synergy $0.73
The Dominion Bracelet The Dominion Bracelet
+8% Synergy $0.56
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+7% Synergy $1.68
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+7% Synergy $5.03
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+7% Synergy $3.29
Belbe's Portal Belbe's Portal
+7% Synergy $1.48
Embercleave Embercleave
+7% Synergy $9.10
Marauder's Axe Marauder's Axe
+7% Synergy $0.04
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+7% Synergy $0.22
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+7% Synergy $0.56
Relic Axe Relic Axe
+7% Synergy $0.10
Amorphous Axe Amorphous Axe
+7% Synergy $0.14
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $6.46
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+6% Synergy $0.63
Inventor's Axe Inventor's Axe
+6% Synergy $0.10
Greataxe Greataxe
+6% Synergy $0.16
Warlord's Axe Warlord's Axe
+6% Synergy $0.11
Murderer's Axe Murderer's Axe
+6% Synergy $0.05
Vanquisher's Axe Vanquisher's Axe
+6% Synergy $0.07
Paleontologist's Pick-Axe Dinosaur Headdress Paleontologist's Pick-Axe
+6% Synergy $0.37
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $11.10
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $36.02
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $3.17
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-3% Synergy $5.59
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
-4% Synergy $30.56
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-5% Synergy $15.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

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

Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+22% Synergy $2.61
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+20% Synergy $1.50
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+12% Synergy $0.35
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+9% Synergy $0.23
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+9% Synergy $0.24
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+9% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+8% Synergy $3.70
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+7% Synergy $0.35
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
+7% Synergy $0.17
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+6% Synergy $11.76
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+6% Synergy $0.36
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+6% Synergy $3.29
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+6% Synergy $0.98
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.22
Takklemaggot Takklemaggot
+6% Synergy $3.29
Elephant Grass Elephant Grass
+5% Synergy $3.39
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+5% Synergy $2.22
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $16.84
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+4% Synergy $13.03
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+4% Synergy $0.27
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+3% Synergy $1.05
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+3% Synergy $31.93
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.39
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+2% Synergy $4.04
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-1% Synergy $0.28
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $17.30
Greater Good Greater Good
-3% Synergy $4.97

Planeswalkers

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

Garruk, Unleashed Garruk, Unleashed
+15% Synergy $0.97
Garruk Wildspeaker Garruk Wildspeaker
+9% Synergy $2.96
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+7% Synergy $1.51
Garruk, Apex Predator Garruk, Apex Predator
+6% Synergy $1.17

Utility Lands

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

Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+11% Synergy $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.31
Hammerheim Hammerheim
+9% Synergy $14.30
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.27
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.43
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+4% Synergy $29.75
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+4% Synergy $4.01
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $39.52
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $1.15
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+2% Synergy $2.89
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $50.79
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $11.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.54
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-10% Synergy $58.63
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-15% Synergy $14.94
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-22% Synergy $0.53

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+25% Synergy $0.28
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+23% Synergy $0.45
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+20% Synergy $2.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.65
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+1% Synergy $3.52
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $1.81
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
0% Synergy $0.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.17
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-3% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.29
Taiga Taiga
+16% Synergy
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+13% Synergy $0.43
Bayou Bayou
+12% Synergy
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+10% Synergy $0.32
Badlands Badlands
+10% Synergy
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+9% Synergy $8.87
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+9% Synergy $0.35
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+8% Synergy $0.46
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+8% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+7% Synergy $0.20
Koskun Keep Koskun Keep
+7% Synergy $0.19
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+6% Synergy $8.89
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+6% Synergy $12.10
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+6% Synergy $16.33
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+6% Synergy $0.34
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+6% Synergy $0.45
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+4% Synergy $7.87
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $29.92
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.11
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.16
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+3% Synergy $0.48
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.15
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+2% Synergy $1.04
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $18.43
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+1% Synergy $0.36
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $5.51
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $1.03
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+1% Synergy $1.96
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+1% Synergy $1.29
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $16.13
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $7.52
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.63
Mountain Valley Mountain Valley
0% Synergy $0.27
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $28.90
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-2% Synergy $0.53
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $10.36
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-3% Synergy $2.20
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.24
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-6% Synergy $10.76
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-8% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.30
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-12% Synergy $0.35
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-12% Synergy $0.37
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-12% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-12% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-16% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.31
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-19% Synergy $0.34
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-21% Synergy $0.46

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