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Birgi, God of Storytelling
Price tag $34.49

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

#1421 Current Rank
#1446 Last Week
#1275 Past 2 Years

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.

Flashback Flashback
+27% Synergy $5.15
The Vision and Scarlet Witch The Vision and Scarlet Witch
+10% Synergy $46.98
Wiccan, Young Avenger Wiccan, Young Avenger
+8% Synergy $6.24
Hex Magic Hex Magic
+8% Synergy $0.29
Molten-Core Maestro Molten-Core Maestro
+4% Synergy $0.65

High Synergy Cards

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

Grapeshot Grapeshot
+70% Synergy $0.33
Grinning Ignus Grinning Ignus
+66% Synergy $0.21
Overmaster Overmaster
+64% Synergy $2.75
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+62% Synergy $4.21
Crash Through Crash Through
+61% Synergy $0.15
Expedite Expedite
+60% Synergy $1.30
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+59% Synergy $6.42
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+59% Synergy $1.56
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+58% Synergy $0.32
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+57% Synergy $0.18

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 $5.48
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+54% Synergy $23.03
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+54% Synergy $5.98
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+53% Synergy $1.72
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+52% Synergy $3.76
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+46% Synergy $1.33
Seething Song Seething Song
+46% Synergy $12.92
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+42% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+36% Synergy $0.24
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+22% Synergy $12.96

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+55% Synergy $11.47
Gamble Gamble
+39% Synergy $15.64
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+33% Synergy $42.11
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+23% Synergy $167.98
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+21% Synergy $111.31
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+19% Synergy $129.75
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+17% Synergy $1122.75
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+17% Synergy $804.96
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $471.51
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $106.26

Creatures

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

Flamekin Harbinger Flamekin Harbinger
+41% Synergy $12.94
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+38% Synergy $19.90
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+38% Synergy $4.96
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+36% Synergy $6.44
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+34% Synergy $14.16
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+34% Synergy $3.42
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+30% Synergy $2.64
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+29% Synergy $1.63
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+27% Synergy $16.15
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+24% Synergy $0.32
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+21% Synergy $0.22
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+21% Synergy $0.44
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+19% Synergy $5.76
Vindictive Flamestoker Vindictive Flamestoker
+18% Synergy $0.26
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+18% Synergy $20.35
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+17% Synergy $12.10
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+17% Synergy $0.31
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+15% Synergy $0.29
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+15% Synergy $48.02
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+14% Synergy $2.33
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+14% Synergy $3.29
Merchant of the Vale Merchant of the Vale
+14% Synergy $0.18
Crimson Kobolds Crimson Kobolds
+13% Synergy $2.95
Crookshank Kobolds Crookshank Kobolds
+13% Synergy $2.75
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+13% Synergy $1.13
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+12% Synergy $0.30
Kobolds of Kher Keep Kobolds of Kher Keep
+12% Synergy $3.42
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+11% Synergy $9.69
Memnite Memnite
+10% Synergy $4.06
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.28
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+8% Synergy $0.35
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+7% Synergy $0.25
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+6% Synergy $3.74
Crackling Spellslinger Crackling Spellslinger
+6% Synergy $1.37
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+6% Synergy $1.42
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+5% Synergy $2.80
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+5% Synergy $0.36
Spider-Punk Spider-Punk
+5% Synergy $1.76
Priest of Urabrask Priest of Urabrask
+5% Synergy $2.26
________ Goblin ________ Goblin
+4% Synergy $0.35
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+4% Synergy $0.28
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+1% Synergy $0.40
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+0% Synergy $0.41
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
0% Synergy $4.77
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
-1% Synergy $25.25
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
-2% Synergy $9.80
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
-6% Synergy $26.91
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-10% Synergy $7.59
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-11% Synergy $2.25
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-17% Synergy $6.05

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 $0.24
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+29% Synergy $16.51
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+28% Synergy $12.20
Reverberate Reverberate
+27% Synergy $2.88
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+25% Synergy $0.46
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+24% Synergy $11.13
Reiterate Reiterate
+23% Synergy $18.35
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+23% Synergy $0.27
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+19% Synergy $1.03
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+18% Synergy $5.14
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+17% Synergy $1.31
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+15% Synergy $68.59
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+14% Synergy $0.96
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+13% Synergy $0.23
Display of Power Display of Power
+13% Synergy $0.33
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+13% Synergy $17.41
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+11% Synergy $0.99
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+11% Synergy $0.23
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+11% Synergy $0.33
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+9% Synergy $0.20
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+9% Synergy $10.13
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+8% Synergy $0.58
Dual Strike Dual Strike
+8% Synergy $0.18
Accelerate Accelerate
+7% Synergy $0.58
Ricochet Trap Ricochet Trap
+6% Synergy $0.70
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+5% Synergy $10.83
Vision of Love Vision of Love
+5% Synergy $0.34
Stun Stun
+5% Synergy $0.18
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+5% Synergy $0.78
Fork Fork
+4% Synergy
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+4% Synergy $0.43
Faithless Salvaging Faithless Salvaging
+4% Synergy $0.19
Choreographed Sparks Choreographed Sparks
+3% Synergy $0.27
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+2% Synergy $0.38
Twinferno Twinferno
+2% Synergy $0.38
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+2% Synergy $3.12
Shock Shock
+2% Synergy $0.12
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+0% Synergy $3.15
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-2% Synergy $1.52
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.54
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-3% Synergy $2.06
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.34
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-7% Synergy $0.56
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-12% Synergy $7.22
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-19% Synergy $0.23

Sorceries

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

Bonus Round Bonus Round
+43% Synergy $11.56
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+42% Synergy $0.31
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+41% Synergy $0.16
Magmatic Insight Magmatic Insight
+39% Synergy $0.32
Rile Rile
+36% Synergy $0.36
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+36% Synergy $0.23
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+36% Synergy $8.05
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+31% Synergy $3.25
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+30% Synergy $2.39
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+29% Synergy $4.60
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+28% Synergy $7.79
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+28% Synergy $1.69
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+27% Synergy $2063.83
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+27% Synergy $2.53
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+25% Synergy $0.34
Twinflame Twinflame
+24% Synergy $1.03
Spark of Creativity Spark of Creativity
+22% Synergy $0.15
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+21% Synergy $0.57
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+21% Synergy $3.23
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+20% Synergy $0.34
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+19% Synergy $0.32
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+18% Synergy $0.33
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+18% Synergy $0.29
Change of Fortune Change of Fortune
+18% Synergy $0.40
Heroes' Hangout Heroes' Hangout
+17% Synergy $0.24
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+14% Synergy $7.25
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+13% Synergy $0.22
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+12% Synergy $0.37
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+12% Synergy $0.30
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
+11% Synergy $0.15
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+11% Synergy $0.41
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+10% Synergy $0.33
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+9% Synergy $9.11
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+9% Synergy $0.28
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+8% Synergy $14.90
Ignite Memories Ignite Memories
+8% Synergy $0.47
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.93
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+7% Synergy $1.95
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+7% Synergy $0.38
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+7% Synergy $0.33
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+6% Synergy $0.26
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+6% Synergy $4.26
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+5% Synergy $7.43
Snort Snort
+4% Synergy $0.33
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+4% Synergy $1.53
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+4% Synergy $7.83
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+2% Synergy $0.62
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.00
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-15% Synergy $4.40
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-26% Synergy $0.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+50% Synergy $3.71
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+34% Synergy $47.71
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+32% Synergy $1.79
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+18% Synergy $0.14
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+16% Synergy $2.38
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+14% Synergy $15.63
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+10% Synergy $6.86
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+10% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+10% Synergy $2.94
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+8% Synergy $0.62
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+7% Synergy $8.39
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+5% Synergy $3.64
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+5% Synergy $5.68
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+4% Synergy $1.33
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+4% Synergy $14.21
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.30
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-2% Synergy $2.61
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.29
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $7.67
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-10% Synergy $6.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $1.92

Enchantments

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

Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+25% Synergy $6.21
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+23% Synergy $0.12
Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
+18% Synergy $0.32
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+12% Synergy $0.42
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+7% Synergy $0.69
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+5% Synergy $0.35
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.39
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+2% Synergy $24.78
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+1% Synergy $2.41
Blood Moon Blood Moon
0% Synergy $7.09
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
0% Synergy $2.06
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.28

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-2% Synergy $3.08

Utility Lands

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

Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+25% Synergy $8.92
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+23% Synergy $5.46
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+21% Synergy $0.69
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+13% Synergy $4.05
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+12% Synergy $528.93
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $40.04
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $7.20
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+4% Synergy $2.06
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+4% Synergy $0.25
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $1.83
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.27
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+0% Synergy $13.11
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
0% Synergy $2.91
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
0% Synergy $3.86
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-3% Synergy $1.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.94
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.34
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $52.05
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-12% Synergy $7.80
War Room War Room
-14% Synergy $2.24
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-14% Synergy $16.96

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+40% Synergy $0.35
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+39% Synergy $38.16
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+37% Synergy $0.34
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+31% Synergy $74.06
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+20% Synergy $241.89
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+14% Synergy $0.40
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+4% Synergy $10.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $5.36
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.30
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
0% Synergy $1.03
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.75
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.39
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-8% Synergy $3.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $1.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.27
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-15% Synergy $0.44
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-15% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+29% Synergy $16.51
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+21% Synergy $31.43
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+21% Synergy $37.03
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+20% Synergy $17.99
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+19% Synergy $16.63
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+19% Synergy $52.90
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+16% Synergy $38.24
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+9% Synergy $9.11
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.28
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+8% Synergy $0.68
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+2% Synergy $0.38
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+0% Synergy $49.63
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.00
Mountain Mountain
-7% Synergy $2.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-15% Synergy $0.27

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