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Bartel Runeaxe
Price tag $20.90

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

#3601 Current Rank
#3160 Last Week
#3446 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Bartel Runeaxe.

New Cards

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

Masterful Flourish Masterful Flourish
+25% Synergy $0.19
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
+21% Synergy $1.24

High Synergy Cards

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

Boldwyr Aggressor Boldwyr Aggressor
+47% Synergy $0.13
Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+43% Synergy $0.36
Thundercloud Shaman Thundercloud Shaman
+38% Synergy $0.47
Sunrise Sovereign Sunrise Sovereign
+38% Synergy $0.50
Borderland Behemoth Borderland Behemoth
+36% Synergy $0.50
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+36% Synergy $0.41
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+36% Synergy $1.81
Hamletback Goliath Hamletback Goliath
+36% Synergy $0.34
Earthshaker Giant Earthshaker Giant
+34% Synergy $2.16
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+34% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+28% Synergy $0.39
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+28% Synergy $0.44
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+23% Synergy $1.50
Cultivate Cultivate
+19% Synergy $0.35
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+19% Synergy $0.34
Three Visits Three Visits
+16% Synergy $5.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $2.40
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $0.88
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-8% Synergy $0.73
Farseek Farseek
-12% Synergy $0.55

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $72.10
Gamble Gamble
+3% Synergy $15.84
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $109.80
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+1% Synergy $31.82
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $60.87

Creatures

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

Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+34% Synergy $0.32
Giant Harbinger Giant Harbinger
+33% Synergy $0.36
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+32% Synergy $0.37
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+28% Synergy $0.34
Ondu Giant Ondu Giant
+28% Synergy $0.29
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+28% Synergy $0.39
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
+28% Synergy $12.75
Surtland Flinger Surtland Flinger
+28% Synergy $0.35
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+27% Synergy $0.38
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+27% Synergy $0.25
Outland Colossus Outland Colossus
+26% Synergy $0.15
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+26% Synergy $0.38
Aurora Awakener Aurora Awakener
+23% Synergy $1.70
Pummeler for Hire Pummeler for Hire
+21% Synergy $0.08
Warchief Giant Warchief Giant
+21% Synergy $1.18
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+20% Synergy $0.30
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+20% Synergy $0.35
Basalt Ravager Basalt Ravager
+19% Synergy $0.22
Shatterskull Charger Shatterskull Charger
+15% Synergy $0.15
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+14% Synergy $2.68
Arbor Colossus Arbor Colossus
+14% Synergy $0.17
Helldozer Helldozer
+14% Synergy $0.98
Bloodshot Cyclops Bloodshot Cyclops
+12% Synergy $0.44
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+10% Synergy $7.56
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+10% Synergy $4.73
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+10% Synergy $0.23
Stormkeld Vanguard Stormkeld Vanguard
+10% Synergy $0.32
Roughshod Mentor Roughshod Mentor
+10% Synergy $0.11
Scab-Clan Giant Scab-Clan Giant
+9% Synergy $0.06
Boldwyr Intimidator Boldwyr Intimidator
+9% Synergy $0.19
Two-Headed Giant Two-Headed Giant
+9% Synergy $0.33
Impelled Giant Impelled Giant
+9% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+8% Synergy $0.63
Sludge Titan Sludge Titan
+8% Synergy $2.22
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+7% Synergy $1.11
Morkrut Behemoth Morkrut Behemoth
+7% Synergy $0.03
Hearthcage Giant Hearthcage Giant
+7% Synergy $0.16
Atalan Jackal Atalan Jackal
+5% Synergy $4.51
Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder
+2% Synergy $0.17
Orcish Lumberjack Orcish Lumberjack
0% Synergy $0.95
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-2% Synergy $9.17
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-2% Synergy $0.42
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-3% Synergy $0.91
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-5% Synergy $11.91
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.31
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy $0.23
Anger Anger
-11% Synergy $0.41
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-12% Synergy $0.26
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-14% Synergy $1.89
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-27% Synergy $0.97

Instants

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

Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+28% Synergy $0.21
Giantfall Giantfall
+26% Synergy $0.24
Squash Squash
+24% Synergy $0.17
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+16% Synergy $0.86
Unbury Unbury
+10% Synergy $0.22
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+8% Synergy $0.58
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+7% Synergy $0.38
Undergrowth Undergrowth
+7% Synergy $0.17
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.30
Ancient Grudge Ancient Grudge
+5% Synergy $0.32
Surge of Strength Surge of Strength
+5% Synergy $0.23
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+5% Synergy $4.29
Avoid Fate Avoid Fate
+5% Synergy $9.92
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy $0.92
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+4% Synergy $0.19
Fog Fog
+2% Synergy $1.14
Terminate Terminate
+1% Synergy $0.45
Bedevil Bedevil
+1% Synergy $0.27
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $1.71
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+1% Synergy $12.52
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.85
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
0% Synergy $5.73
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $11.50
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $3.90
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-1% Synergy $4.08
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
-1% Synergy $0.20
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.53
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-3% Synergy $2.78
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.51
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.52
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $14.58
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.37
Putrefy Putrefy
-8% Synergy $0.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $67.12
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-9% Synergy $0.25
Harrow Harrow
-10% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Giant's Ire Giant's Ire
+22% Synergy $0.17
Fire Giant's Fury Fire Giant's Fury
+22% Synergy $0.28
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+17% Synergy $16.55
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+13% Synergy $1.53
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+13% Synergy $0.28
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+12% Synergy $0.92
Decimate Decimate
+11% Synergy $0.30
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+11% Synergy $5.08
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+10% Synergy $3.33
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+8% Synergy $3.53
Harmonize Harmonize
+8% Synergy $0.26
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+7% Synergy $0.34
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+6% Synergy $0.34
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.29
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+6% Synergy $2.46
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+6% Synergy $0.85
Earthquake Earthquake
+6% Synergy $0.63
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+5% Synergy $0.28
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+5% Synergy $1.98
Incite Rebellion Incite Rebellion
+5% Synergy $0.45
Edge of Autumn Edge of Autumn
+5% Synergy $0.34
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.32
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.22
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $3.67
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+4% Synergy $13.92
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.38
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $5.05
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.21
Regrowth Regrowth
+3% Synergy $0.49
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.05
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-1% Synergy $0.34
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-4% Synergy $0.37
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.24
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-7% Synergy $6.54
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $8.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+32% Synergy $1.64
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+26% Synergy $2.42
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+20% Synergy $5.12
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+18% Synergy $15.83
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+18% Synergy $1.44
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+15% Synergy $19.12
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+12% Synergy $13.69
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+12% Synergy $1.35
Darksteel Axe Darksteel Axe
+12% Synergy $0.20
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+12% Synergy $3.65
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+12% Synergy $12.74
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+11% Synergy $39.40
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+11% Synergy $4.20
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+11% Synergy $2.69
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+10% Synergy $0.61
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+10% Synergy $5.78
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+10% Synergy $0.40
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+10% Synergy $0.37
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+8% Synergy $64.01
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+8% Synergy $1.17
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+7% Synergy $3.15
Belbe's Portal Belbe's Portal
+7% Synergy $1.51
Marauder's Axe Marauder's Axe
+7% Synergy $0.23
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+7% Synergy $0.20
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+7% Synergy $0.77
Relic Axe Relic Axe
+7% Synergy $0.08
Amorphous Axe Amorphous Axe
+7% Synergy $0.14
The Dominion Bracelet The Dominion Bracelet
+7% Synergy $0.46
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+6% Synergy $1.75
Embercleave Embercleave
+6% Synergy $9.51
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $6.54
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+6% Synergy $6.50
Inventor's Axe Inventor's Axe
+5% Synergy $0.14
Greataxe Greataxe
+5% Synergy $0.24
Paleontologist's Pick-Axe Dinosaur Headdress Paleontologist's Pick-Axe
+5% Synergy $0.44
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $7.54
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+5% Synergy $0.30
Murderer's Axe Murderer's Axe
+5% Synergy $0.07
Vanquisher's Axe Vanquisher's Axe
+5% Synergy $0.09
Warlord's Axe Warlord's Axe
+5% Synergy $0.11
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $30.98
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $3.53
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+1% Synergy $4.17
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $6.25
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
-4% Synergy $34.13
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-5% Synergy $15.74
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+21% Synergy $2.63
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+21% Synergy $1.72
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+15% Synergy $5.20
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+10% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $4.22
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+9% Synergy $0.24
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+9% Synergy $0.25
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+9% Synergy $0.20
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+8% Synergy $0.37
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+8% Synergy $1.03
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+7% Synergy $0.38
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+6% Synergy $2.73
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+6% Synergy $0.51
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.29
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $1.09
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+5% Synergy $12.12
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.15
Takklemaggot Takklemaggot
+5% Synergy $3.47
Elephant Grass Elephant Grass
+5% Synergy $4.15
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+4% Synergy $3.98
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+4% Synergy $13.25
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+4% Synergy $1.73
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.42
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+3% Synergy $33.03
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $17.15
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+3% Synergy $0.29
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+2% Synergy $2.84
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+2% Synergy $0.76
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-2% Synergy $0.29
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $19.62
Greater Good Greater Good
-4% Synergy $5.26
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-4% Synergy $3.36

Planeswalkers

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

Garruk, Unleashed Garruk, Unleashed
+14% Synergy $0.94
Garruk Wildspeaker Garruk Wildspeaker
+8% Synergy $2.98
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+6% Synergy $1.72
Garruk, Apex Predator Garruk, Apex Predator
+6% Synergy $1.09

Utility Lands

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

Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+11% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.38
Hammerheim Hammerheim
+10% Synergy $14.38
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.35
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+4% Synergy $1.40
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.56
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+4% Synergy $39.40
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+4% Synergy $3.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $40.73
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+3% Synergy $1.27
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+2% Synergy $3.83
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $10.74
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $50.77
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-9% Synergy $63.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.94
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-15% Synergy $15.43
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-21% Synergy $0.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+26% Synergy $0.33
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+25% Synergy $0.44
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+21% Synergy $2.60
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $2.20
Obelisk of Jund Obelisk of Jund
+4% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.29
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $4.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.13
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
0% Synergy $2.02
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-2% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+19% Synergy $0.27
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+15% Synergy $0.53
Taiga Taiga
+14% Synergy
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+12% Synergy $1.10
Bayou Bayou
+10% Synergy
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+9% Synergy $0.29
Badlands Badlands
+9% Synergy
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+8% Synergy $10.00
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+7% Synergy $0.46
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+7% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+7% Synergy $0.28
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+6% Synergy $0.35
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+6% Synergy $0.34
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+5% Synergy $9.58
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+5% Synergy $12.04
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+5% Synergy $8.10
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+4% Synergy $6.94
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+4% Synergy $17.38
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $31.33
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+4% Synergy $3.35
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $2.00
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.30
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $18.92
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+1% Synergy $0.36
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.09
Savage Lands Savage Lands
0% Synergy $0.73
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $0.53
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
0% Synergy $0.50
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
0% Synergy $5.56
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.05
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $17.33
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-1% Synergy $0.97
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-1% Synergy $2.19
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $1.97
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $8.69
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $32.02
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $11.39
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-3% Synergy $2.20
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.25
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-7% Synergy $11.15
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-7% Synergy $0.39
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-11% Synergy $0.27
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-11% Synergy $0.34
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-11% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-12% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.82
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-16% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy $0.25
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-19% Synergy $0.32

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