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Birgi, God of Storytelling
Price tag $26.19

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

#1258 Current Rank
#1356 Last Week
#1237 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.

Flashback Flashback
+21% Synergy $4.80
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+4% Synergy $6.55
Choreographed Sparks Choreographed Sparks
+3% Synergy $1.08
Thunderdrum Soloist Thunderdrum Soloist
+3% Synergy $0.29
Steal the Show Steal the Show
+3% Synergy $0.85

High Synergy Cards

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

Grapeshot Grapeshot
+72% Synergy $0.35
Grinning Ignus Grinning Ignus
+67% Synergy $0.08
Overmaster Overmaster
+64% Synergy $1.96
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+63% Synergy $4.31
Crash Through Crash Through
+62% Synergy $0.11
Expedite Expedite
+61% Synergy $0.73
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+59% Synergy $1.37
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+59% Synergy $5.36
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+59% Synergy $0.31
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+57% Synergy $0.20

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 $13.91
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+55% Synergy $22.20
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+54% Synergy $5.48
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+54% Synergy $2.58
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+54% Synergy $2.03
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+47% Synergy $2.34
Seething Song Seething Song
+46% Synergy $13.76
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+42% Synergy $0.33
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+37% Synergy $0.28
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+22% 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 $12.67
Gamble Gamble
+40% Synergy $14.10
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+33% Synergy $43.36
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+23% Synergy $153.15
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+21% Synergy $105.19
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+20% Synergy $122.46
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+17% Synergy $1056.87
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+17% Synergy $695.66
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $433.59
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $106.06

Creatures

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

Flamekin Harbinger Flamekin Harbinger
+41% Synergy $13.08
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+39% Synergy $5.17
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+39% Synergy $17.10
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+36% Synergy $4.72
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+35% Synergy $3.10
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+35% Synergy $12.64
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+31% Synergy $1.46
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+30% Synergy $2.07
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+28% Synergy $15.16
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+24% Synergy $0.38
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+23% Synergy $0.11
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+22% Synergy $0.52
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+19% Synergy $5.98
Vindictive Flamestoker Vindictive Flamestoker
+19% Synergy $0.21
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+18% Synergy $10.82
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+17% Synergy $17.45
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+17% Synergy $0.28
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+16% Synergy $0.31
Merchant of the Vale Merchant of the Vale
+16% Synergy $0.16
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+15% Synergy $47.05
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+15% Synergy $2.85
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+15% Synergy $3.72
Crimson Kobolds Crimson Kobolds
+14% Synergy $2.28
Crookshank Kobolds Crookshank Kobolds
+14% Synergy $2.17
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+13% Synergy $0.80
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+13% Synergy $0.36
Kobolds of Kher Keep Kobolds of Kher Keep
+12% Synergy $2.44
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+10% Synergy $5.96
Memnite Memnite
+10% Synergy $2.55
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.24
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+9% Synergy $0.34
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+8% Synergy $0.33
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+7% Synergy $2.26
Crackling Spellslinger Crackling Spellslinger
+7% Synergy $1.78
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+6% Synergy $1.01
Spider-Punk Spider-Punk
+6% Synergy $1.73
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+6% Synergy $0.24
Priest of Urabrask Priest of Urabrask
+6% Synergy $0.84
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+6% Synergy $1.80
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+5% Synergy $0.31
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+5% Synergy $15.93
________ Goblin ________ Goblin
+4% Synergy $0.44
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+1% Synergy $0.42
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
0% Synergy $4.57
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
-1% Synergy $26.90
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
-3% Synergy $9.02
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
-6% Synergy $27.19
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-11% Synergy $7.20
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-12% Synergy $4.84
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-17% Synergy $7.16

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 $0.25
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+28% Synergy $15.32
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+28% Synergy $10.52
Reverberate Reverberate
+27% Synergy $3.50
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+25% Synergy $0.40
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+24% Synergy $0.28
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+23% Synergy $11.57
Reiterate Reiterate
+23% Synergy $14.38
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+20% Synergy $1.04
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+18% Synergy $3.60
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+16% Synergy $68.56
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+16% Synergy $1.30
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+15% Synergy $0.79
Display of Power Display of Power
+14% Synergy $0.33
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+13% Synergy $0.39
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+13% Synergy $15.78
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+12% Synergy $3.53
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+12% Synergy $0.32
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+11% Synergy $0.26
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+10% Synergy $0.28
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+9% Synergy $10.15
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+9% Synergy $0.47
Dual Strike Dual Strike
+8% Synergy $0.19
Accelerate Accelerate
+7% Synergy $0.53
Ricochet Trap Ricochet Trap
+7% Synergy $0.57
Stun Stun
+6% Synergy $0.17
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+5% Synergy $9.90
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+5% Synergy $0.38
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+5% Synergy $0.52
Fork Fork
+5% Synergy
Faithless Salvaging Faithless Salvaging
+5% Synergy $0.12
Dangerous Wager Dangerous Wager
+5% Synergy $0.14
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.37
Twinferno Twinferno
+3% Synergy $0.34
Shock Shock
+2% Synergy $0.17
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+2% Synergy $3.82
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
0% Synergy $3.46
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $1.95
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-3% Synergy $1.73
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-3% Synergy $1.51
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.25
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-8% Synergy $2.20
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-13% Synergy $4.54
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-19% Synergy $0.91

Sorceries

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

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+43% Synergy $0.21
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+43% Synergy $9.51
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+42% Synergy $0.17
Magmatic Insight Magmatic Insight
+41% Synergy $0.25
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+37% Synergy $0.15
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+37% Synergy $5.11
Rile Rile
+37% Synergy $0.34
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+32% Synergy $2.72
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+30% Synergy $1.07
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+30% Synergy $4.59
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+28% Synergy $7.34
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+28% Synergy $2063.83
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+28% Synergy $0.99
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+26% Synergy $2.50
Twinflame Twinflame
+25% Synergy $4.14
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+25% Synergy $0.32
Spark of Creativity Spark of Creativity
+24% Synergy $0.16
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+22% Synergy $0.50
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+21% Synergy $2.84
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+21% Synergy $0.25
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+20% Synergy $0.21
Change of Fortune Change of Fortune
+19% Synergy $0.39
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+18% Synergy $0.33
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+18% Synergy $0.32
Heroes' Hangout Heroes' Hangout
+17% Synergy $0.28
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+15% Synergy $0.24
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+15% Synergy $4.53
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+13% Synergy $0.41
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+13% Synergy $0.26
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+12% Synergy $0.43
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+11% Synergy $0.26
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
+11% Synergy $0.24
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+10% Synergy $7.93
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+9% Synergy $0.26
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+9% Synergy $12.04
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+8% Synergy $0.36
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+8% Synergy $2.33
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+8% Synergy $0.80
Ignite Memories Ignite Memories
+8% Synergy $0.43
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+7% Synergy $0.30
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+7% Synergy $0.38
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+7% Synergy $4.18
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+6% Synergy $8.84
Snort Snort
+5% Synergy $0.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+4% Synergy $2.70
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+3% Synergy $0.50
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+3% Synergy $12.22
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $0.87
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-14% Synergy $2.38
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-26% Synergy $1.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+51% Synergy $2.87
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+35% Synergy $44.15
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+32% Synergy $0.93
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+18% Synergy $0.15
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+17% Synergy $2.04
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+16% Synergy $12.22
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+11% Synergy $0.43
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+10% Synergy $2.71
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+10% Synergy $7.63
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+8% Synergy $0.47
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+8% Synergy $8.96
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+5% Synergy $7.22
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+4% Synergy $1.03
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+4% Synergy $1.06
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+4% Synergy $10.47
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.30
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-3% Synergy $2.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-8% Synergy $0.33
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $5.65
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-10% Synergy $5.48
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $6.08
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $2.05

Enchantments

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

Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+25% Synergy $6.39
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+23% Synergy $0.08
Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
+20% Synergy $0.27
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+12% Synergy $0.42
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+8% Synergy $0.56
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+6% Synergy $0.33
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+5% Synergy $0.43
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+2% Synergy $26.16
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+1% Synergy $1.50
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
0% Synergy $2.13
Blood Moon Blood Moon
0% Synergy $6.95
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-2% Synergy $0.32

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 $2.94

Utility Lands

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

Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+25% Synergy $6.96
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+24% Synergy $5.66
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+22% Synergy $0.67
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+13% Synergy $4.72
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+12% Synergy $485.91
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $41.17
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $5.55
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+5% Synergy $1.71
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+4% Synergy $0.21
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $2.20
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.28
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $14.56
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
0% Synergy $5.57
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-1% Synergy $2.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.93
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-4% Synergy $1.96
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.37
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-12% Synergy $10.62
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $52.44
War Room War Room
-14% Synergy $5.54
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-15% Synergy $16.10

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+41% Synergy $0.34
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+39% Synergy $40.72
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+38% Synergy $0.26
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+32% Synergy $70.62
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+20% Synergy $212.02
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+13% Synergy $0.35
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+6% Synergy $47.69
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+6% Synergy $48.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.94
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+5% Synergy $12.15
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.90
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.95
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-9% Synergy $3.52
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.73
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-15% Synergy $0.32
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-16% Synergy $1.95

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 $15.32
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+21% Synergy $31.45
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+21% Synergy $35.12
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+20% Synergy $16.81
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+20% Synergy $17.34
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+19% Synergy $44.28
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+17% Synergy $36.00
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+10% Synergy $7.93
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.24
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+8% Synergy $0.47
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.37
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy $47.63
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $0.87
Mountain Mountain
-7% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-16% Synergy $0.28

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