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Birgi, God of Storytelling
Price tag $27.54

Legendary CreatureGod

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Ranking

#1461 Current Rank
#1444 Last Week
#1222 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Birgi, God of Storytelling.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Birgi, God of Storytelling decks.

Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+21% Synergy $0.29
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+13% Synergy $18.70
Burning Curiosity Burning Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.15
Casey Jones, Vigilante Casey Jones, Vigilante
+1% Synergy $0.43
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
-2% Synergy $0.38

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Birgi, God of Storytelling's abilities and overall game plan.

Grapeshot Grapeshot
+71% Synergy $0.28
Grinning Ignus Grinning Ignus
+68% Synergy $0.08
Overmaster Overmaster
+65% Synergy $1.81
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+63% Synergy $4.13
Crash Through Crash Through
+62% Synergy $0.13
Expedite Expedite
+62% Synergy $0.90
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+59% Synergy $4.40
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+59% Synergy $0.28
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+59% Synergy $1.34
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+59% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Birgi, God of Storytelling decks.

Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+56% Synergy $12.85
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+55% Synergy $5.98
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+55% Synergy $21.17
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+54% Synergy $1.65
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+53% Synergy $2.69
Seething Song Seething Song
+46% Synergy $11.82
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+46% Synergy $2.66
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+42% Synergy $0.34
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+37% Synergy $0.32
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+21% Synergy $11.51

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+56% Synergy $13.40
Gamble Gamble
+40% Synergy $13.87
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+33% Synergy $44.27
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+23% Synergy $140.43
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+21% Synergy $99.98
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+20% Synergy $111.11
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+17% Synergy $938.97
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+17% Synergy $626.41
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $424.85
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $106.58

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Birgi, God of Storytelling's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Flamekin Harbinger Flamekin Harbinger
+42% Synergy $12.44
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+39% Synergy $4.80
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+39% Synergy $16.93
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+36% Synergy $14.47
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+35% Synergy $3.23
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+34% Synergy $5.26
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+32% Synergy $1.36
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+31% Synergy $1.73
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+28% Synergy $14.34
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+24% Synergy $0.30
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+23% Synergy $0.08
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+22% Synergy $0.55
Vindictive Flamestoker Vindictive Flamestoker
+20% Synergy $0.18
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+19% Synergy $7.49
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+18% Synergy $10.80
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+16% Synergy $0.33
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+16% Synergy $0.23
Merchant of the Vale Merchant of the Vale
+16% Synergy $0.09
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+15% Synergy $43.74
Crimson Kobolds Crimson Kobolds
+15% Synergy $2.24
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+14% Synergy $2.24
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+14% Synergy $5.18
Crookshank Kobolds Crookshank Kobolds
+14% Synergy $1.80
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+13% Synergy $0.85
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+13% Synergy $0.33
Kobolds of Kher Keep Kobolds of Kher Keep
+12% Synergy $2.31
Memnite Memnite
+10% Synergy $2.91
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+9% Synergy $0.28
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.62
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+8% Synergy $0.31
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+7% Synergy $6.27
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+7% Synergy $1.92
Crackling Spellslinger Crackling Spellslinger
+7% Synergy $1.79
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+6% Synergy $0.97
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+6% Synergy $17.49
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+6% Synergy $0.30
Priest of Urabrask Priest of Urabrask
+6% Synergy $0.89
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+6% Synergy $1.61
Insolent Neonate Insolent Neonate
+6% Synergy $0.13
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+5% Synergy $0.27
Spider-Punk Spider-Punk
+5% Synergy $1.40
________ Goblin ________ Goblin
+4% Synergy $0.46
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+1% Synergy $0.40
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
-1% Synergy $4.92
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
-1% Synergy $26.07
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
-2% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
-3% Synergy $8.66
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
-6% Synergy $26.98
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-11% Synergy $7.44
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-12% Synergy $4.55

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Birgi, God of Storytelling safe.

Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+32% Synergy $0.16
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+28% Synergy $13.36
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+28% Synergy $10.32
Reverberate Reverberate
+28% Synergy $2.86
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+24% Synergy $0.48
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+24% Synergy $12.31
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+24% Synergy $0.25
Reiterate Reiterate
+23% Synergy $15.68
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+21% Synergy $1.00
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+18% Synergy $4.39
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+16% Synergy $67.94
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+16% Synergy $1.76
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+15% Synergy $0.92
Display of Power Display of Power
+14% Synergy $0.30
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+13% Synergy $0.39
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+13% Synergy $14.51
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+12% Synergy $2.91
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+12% Synergy $0.28
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+12% Synergy $0.26
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+10% Synergy $0.26
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+9% Synergy $10.38
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+9% Synergy $0.46
Dual Strike Dual Strike
+8% Synergy $0.23
Accelerate Accelerate
+7% Synergy $0.53
Ricochet Trap Ricochet Trap
+7% Synergy $0.58
Stun Stun
+6% Synergy $0.15
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+5% Synergy $0.34
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+5% Synergy $0.44
Fork Fork
+5% Synergy
Faithless Salvaging Faithless Salvaging
+5% Synergy $0.12
Dangerous Wager Dangerous Wager
+4% Synergy $0.16
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+3% Synergy $10.02
Shock Shock
+2% Synergy $0.13
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+2% Synergy $0.40
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+2% Synergy $3.56
Twinferno Twinferno
+2% Synergy $0.35
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
0% Synergy $3.95
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.98
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-2% Synergy $1.43
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-3% Synergy $1.60
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.17
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-8% Synergy $1.96
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-13% Synergy $6.53
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-19% Synergy $0.58

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Birgi, God of Storytelling's game plan and control the board.

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+44% Synergy $0.35
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+43% Synergy $8.06
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+42% Synergy $0.06
Magmatic Insight Magmatic Insight
+41% Synergy $0.30
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+38% Synergy $4.84
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+37% Synergy $0.15
Rile Rile
+37% Synergy $0.38
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+32% Synergy $2.53
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+30% Synergy $1.18
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+30% Synergy $4.35
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+28% Synergy $6.62
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+27% Synergy $1907.80
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+27% Synergy $0.93
Twinflame Twinflame
+26% Synergy $6.93
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+25% Synergy $1.81
Spark of Creativity Spark of Creativity
+24% Synergy $0.18
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+23% Synergy $0.42
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+21% Synergy $3.02
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+21% Synergy $0.28
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+20% Synergy $0.19
Change of Fortune Change of Fortune
+19% Synergy $0.40
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+17% Synergy $0.24
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+17% Synergy $0.20
Heroes' Hangout Heroes' Hangout
+16% Synergy $0.27
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+15% Synergy $0.09
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+15% Synergy $4.25
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+14% Synergy $0.18
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+12% Synergy $0.33
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+12% Synergy $0.38
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+11% Synergy $0.31
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+10% Synergy $7.96
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
+10% Synergy $0.21
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+9% Synergy $0.21
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+8% Synergy $0.60
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+8% Synergy $10.74
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+8% Synergy $2.31
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+8% Synergy $0.62
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+8% Synergy $0.36
Ignite Memories Ignite Memories
+8% Synergy $0.44
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+7% Synergy $0.32
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+7% Synergy $4.30
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+6% Synergy $9.70
Snort Snort
+5% Synergy $0.38
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+4% Synergy $1.91
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+4% Synergy $0.55
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+3% Synergy $0.47
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+3% Synergy $12.84
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.03
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-14% Synergy $2.51
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-26% Synergy $0.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+50% Synergy $2.78
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+35% Synergy $39.03
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+33% Synergy $0.60
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+19% Synergy $0.15
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+17% Synergy $1.83
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+16% Synergy $11.32
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+11% Synergy $0.44
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+10% Synergy $2.60
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+10% Synergy $9.74
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+8% Synergy $10.01
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+8% Synergy $0.45
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $1.36
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+5% Synergy $6.45
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+4% Synergy $1.39
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+4% Synergy $10.05
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.28
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-3% Synergy $3.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-8% Synergy $0.31
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-10% Synergy $4.37
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $5.08
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $2.09

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Birgi, God of Storytelling's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+25% Synergy $7.39
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+23% Synergy $0.08
Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
+20% Synergy $0.21
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+13% Synergy $0.50
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+8% Synergy $0.55
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+6% Synergy $0.33
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+5% Synergy $0.49
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+2% Synergy $28.32
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+1% Synergy $1.93
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+1% Synergy $1.49
Blood Moon Blood Moon
0% Synergy $7.01
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-2% Synergy $0.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Birgi, God of Storytelling to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-3% Synergy $3.03

Utility Lands

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

Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+25% Synergy $6.57
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+24% Synergy $5.46
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+22% Synergy $0.66
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+13% Synergy $5.27
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+12% Synergy $471.88
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $5.56
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $39.58
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+5% Synergy $1.76
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+4% Synergy $0.14
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $1.38
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.21
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $12.74
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
0% Synergy $7.33
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-1% Synergy $2.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.85
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-4% Synergy $1.97
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.37
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-12% Synergy $11.44
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $44.85
War Room War Room
-14% Synergy $8.72
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-15% Synergy $15.53

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+41% Synergy $0.30
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+39% Synergy $38.70
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+38% Synergy $0.26
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+32% Synergy $70.14
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+21% Synergy $192.64
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+14% Synergy $0.32
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+7% Synergy $75.35
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+7% Synergy $48.61
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.17
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+5% Synergy $13.56
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.44
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-9% Synergy $4.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.27
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-15% Synergy $0.34
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-16% Synergy $1.82

Lands

The mana base foundation for Birgi, God of Storytelling decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+28% Synergy $13.36
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+21% Synergy $29.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+21% Synergy $31.12
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+20% Synergy $17.03
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+20% Synergy $17.39
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+19% Synergy $41.34
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+17% Synergy $35.40
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+10% Synergy $7.96
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.62
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+9% Synergy $0.51
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+2% Synergy $0.40
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy $50.25
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.03
Mountain Mountain
-7% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-16% Synergy $0.30

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