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Carth the Lion
Price tag $0.30

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#742 Current Rank
#788 Last Week
#627 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Carth the Lion.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Carth the Lion decks.

Game Over Game Over
+2% Synergy $0.38
Eventide's Shadow Eventide's Shadow
+2% Synergy $0.33
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+1% Synergy $17.58
Dundoolin Weaver Dundoolin Weaver
+1% Synergy $0.18
High Perfect Morcant High Perfect Morcant
-3% Synergy $1.95

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Carth the Lion's abilities and overall game plan.

Garruk, Cursed Huntsman Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
+86% Synergy $1.32
Garruk Wildspeaker Garruk Wildspeaker
+79% Synergy $3.08
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+76% Synergy $4.24
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+76% Synergy $1.51
Vraska, Relic Seeker Vraska, Relic Seeker
+75% Synergy $1.67
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+73% Synergy $4.96
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+71% Synergy $2.63
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+70% Synergy $3.61
Vraska the Unseen Vraska the Unseen
+69% Synergy $0.60
Nissa, Vital Force Nissa, Vital Force
+69% Synergy $3.26

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Carth the Lion decks.

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+69% Synergy $1.17
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+68% Synergy $7.57
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+68% Synergy $0.30
Garruk, Apex Predator Garruk, Apex Predator
+68% Synergy $1.04
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+65% Synergy $1.36
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+64% Synergy $7.44
Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+59% Synergy $6.24
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+41% Synergy $33.93
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy $0.26
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+14% Synergy $0.66

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+6% Synergy $36.55
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $111.70
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $61.51
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $63.69
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $43.57
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-2% Synergy $4.31

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Carth the Lion's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+53% Synergy $48.81
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+51% Synergy $2.72
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Pir, Imaginative Rascal
+46% Synergy $4.35
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+43% Synergy $0.45
Agent Frank Horrigan Agent Frank Horrigan
+37% Synergy $8.88
Storrev, Devkarin Lich Storrev, Devkarin Lich
+37% Synergy $0.40
Reki, the History of Kamigawa Reki, the History of Kamigawa
+32% Synergy $11.60
Nissa, Vastwood Seer Nissa, Sage Animist Nissa, Vastwood Seer
+28% Synergy $3.78
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+28% Synergy $13.51
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+28% Synergy $22.65
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+27% Synergy $0.32
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+25% Synergy $12.48
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+20% Synergy $1.49
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+19% Synergy $1.02
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+18% Synergy $0.28
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+16% Synergy $1.54
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+16% Synergy $37.29
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+16% Synergy $2.71
Pollenbright Druid Pollenbright Druid
+14% Synergy $0.12
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Defiant Necromancer Liliana, Heretical Healer
+13% Synergy $5.87
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+12% Synergy $0.34
Nightshade Dryad Nightshade Dryad
+11% Synergy $0.22
Park Heights Maverick Park Heights Maverick
+11% Synergy $0.40
Bloated Contaminator Bloated Contaminator
+10% Synergy $2.86
Urban Daggertooth Urban Daggertooth
+9% Synergy $0.13
Mosswood Dreadknight Mosswood Dreadknight
+8% Synergy $0.28
Palazzo Archers Palazzo Archers
+8% Synergy $0.15
Garruk's Harbinger Garruk's Harbinger
+8% Synergy $0.26
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+7% Synergy $3.43
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+7% Synergy $2.02
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+6% Synergy $0.34
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+6% Synergy $0.31
Plaguemaw Beast Plaguemaw Beast
+6% Synergy $0.27
Spike Weaver Spike Weaver
+6% Synergy $4.85
Golgari Findbroker Golgari Findbroker
+5% Synergy $0.18
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+5% Synergy $0.35
Tower Winder Tower Winder
+5% Synergy $6.54
Vengeful Pharaoh Vengeful Pharaoh
+5% Synergy $1.36
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+4% Synergy $5.15
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+4% Synergy $0.27
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+3% Synergy $0.60
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+3% Synergy $0.35
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $1.29
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+2% Synergy $0.54
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
0% Synergy $9.06
Wood Elves Wood Elves
-1% Synergy $0.99
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.27
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
-2% Synergy $0.99
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
-2% Synergy $2.99
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-10% Synergy $0.31

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Carth the Lion safe.

Atomize Atomize
+42% Synergy $15.26
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+33% Synergy $5.24
Fog Fog
+27% Synergy $0.47
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+13% Synergy $13.06
Beast Within Beast Within
+11% Synergy $0.71
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+9% Synergy $24.44
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $4.85
Tangle Tangle
+8% Synergy $5.28
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+7% Synergy $0.32
Darkness Darkness
+6% Synergy $22.78
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+6% Synergy $0.35
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+5% Synergy $0.89
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+4% Synergy $2.00
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+4% Synergy $0.25
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.62
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.87
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+3% Synergy $5.85
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $4.43
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $11.91
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+2% Synergy $2.55
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+1% Synergy $0.43
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+1% Synergy $7.60
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.31
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
0% Synergy $6.87
Harrow Harrow
-3% Synergy $0.29
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-5% Synergy $1.22
Putrefy Putrefy
-7% Synergy $0.28

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Carth the Lion's game plan and control the board.

Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+44% Synergy $3.12
Damnation Damnation
+32% Synergy $19.60
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
+32% Synergy $0.74
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+31% Synergy $3.18
Three Visits Three Visits
+30% Synergy $9.41
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+27% Synergy $7.91
Command the Dreadhorde Command the Dreadhorde
+25% Synergy $0.37
Settle the Score Settle the Score
+24% Synergy $0.16
Farseek Farseek
+22% Synergy $0.71
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+21% Synergy $1.34
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+20% Synergy $0.92
The Elderspell The Elderspell
+20% Synergy $0.40
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+18% Synergy $0.42
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+18% Synergy $0.50
Kamahl's Druidic Vow Kamahl's Druidic Vow
+18% Synergy $0.61
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+16% Synergy $1.32
Planewide Celebration Planewide Celebration
+15% Synergy $1.04
Confront the Past Confront the Past
+14% Synergy $0.19
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+13% Synergy $5.41
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+13% Synergy $1.02
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+11% Synergy $6.81
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+10% Synergy $1.57
Blood on the Snow Blood on the Snow
+9% Synergy $0.28
Aid the Fallen Aid the Fallen
+9% Synergy $0.11
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+8% Synergy $0.31
Expand the Sphere Expand the Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.14
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+5% Synergy $1.87
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $2.76
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.24
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+4% Synergy $7.15
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+4% Synergy $0.93
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+4% Synergy $0.19
Into the North Into the North
+4% Synergy $1.33
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.37
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.19
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.80
Dig Up Dig Up
+2% Synergy $0.34
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+1% Synergy $0.18
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-3% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+44% Synergy $4.76
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+30% Synergy $1.55
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+22% Synergy $4.09
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+17% Synergy $0.29
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+11% Synergy $19.00
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+7% Synergy $33.61
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+6% Synergy $10.99
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+5% Synergy $6.48
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+2% Synergy $3.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Carth the Lion's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Oath of Liliana Oath of Liliana
+46% Synergy $0.33
Liliana's Talent Liliana's Talent
+45% Synergy $0.44
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+41% Synergy $1.75
Oath of Nissa Oath of Nissa
+41% Synergy $0.41
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+34% Synergy $9.81
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+16% Synergy $0.30
Pernicious Deed Pernicious Deed
+11% Synergy $2.81
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+10% Synergy $2.14
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $4.29
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+9% Synergy $26.36
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+9% Synergy $0.26
Vivien's Talent Vivien's Talent
+9% Synergy $0.21
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $16.34
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+6% Synergy $0.41
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+5% Synergy $1.21
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+5% Synergy $32.15
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $24.49

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Carth the Lion to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+54% Synergy $2.06
Garruk, Unleashed Garruk, Unleashed
+54% Synergy $0.94
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+49% Synergy $12.60
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+46% Synergy $4.38
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+45% Synergy $5.07
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+43% Synergy $4.48
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+43% Synergy $9.19
Vivien Reid Vivien Reid
+40% Synergy $0.72
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+39% Synergy $9.71
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+38% Synergy $4.32
Garruk Relentless Garruk, the Veil-Cursed Garruk Relentless
+31% Synergy $1.15
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+31% Synergy $2.14
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+30% Synergy $1.55
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+27% Synergy $2.12
Liliana, Waker of the Dead Liliana, Waker of the Dead
+27% Synergy $2.22
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+21% Synergy $4.48
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+21% Synergy $0.44
Nissa, Worldwaker Nissa, Worldwaker
+21% Synergy $3.81
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+20% Synergy $0.58
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+17% Synergy $4.82
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+14% Synergy $2.56
Garruk, Caller of Beasts Garruk, Caller of Beasts
+14% Synergy $2.60
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+11% Synergy $0.84
Karn Liberated Karn Liberated
+11% Synergy $3.23
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+9% Synergy $0.38
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+9% Synergy $1.48
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+9% Synergy $0.30
Vraska, Swarm's Eminence Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
+7% Synergy $0.25
Garruk, Savage Herald Garruk, Savage Herald
+7% Synergy $1.43
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
+7% Synergy $0.31
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+6% Synergy $4.99
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
+6% Synergy $2.52
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+6% Synergy $36.60
Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+5% Synergy $0.55
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+5% Synergy $3.94
Liliana, the Necromancer Liliana, the Necromancer
+5% Synergy $11.53
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.70
Tyvar Kell Tyvar Kell
0% Synergy $13.86
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
0% Synergy $1.04

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+66% Synergy $2.07
Interplanar Beacon Interplanar Beacon
+64% Synergy $0.17
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+23% Synergy $8.97
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+21% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+20% Synergy $14.69
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+20% Synergy $52.27
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+16% Synergy $10.56
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+11% Synergy $31.12
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+7% Synergy $45.94
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+7% Synergy $0.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $1.07
Mobilized District Mobilized District
+5% Synergy $0.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $44.23
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+3% Synergy $0.83
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.80
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.28
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-1% Synergy $6.70
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-2% Synergy $0.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.70
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-9% Synergy $23.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+26% Synergy $4.94
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+21% Synergy $0.42
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+14% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+11% Synergy $0.31
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+11% Synergy $21.86
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.26
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+8% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.08
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base foundation for Carth the Lion decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+15% Synergy $8.65
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+15% Synergy $4.16
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+15% Synergy $8.23
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+14% Synergy $0.53
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+13% Synergy $28.68
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+13% Synergy $5.05
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+13% Synergy $0.58
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+13% Synergy $0.88
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+11% Synergy $6.81
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+9% Synergy $0.49
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+9% Synergy $7.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $4.85
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+7% Synergy $15.06
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+5% Synergy $0.45
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $2.43
Bayou Bayou
+5% Synergy
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+5% Synergy $0.37
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.26
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+4% Synergy $11.04
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+3% Synergy $0.25
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $30.79
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $26.47
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $35.68
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $1.29
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.55
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+2% Synergy $0.28
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $11.91
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.47
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $18.84
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+1% Synergy $0.39
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $16.79
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $18.85
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
0% Synergy $5.95
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-3% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.30
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-4% Synergy $1.73
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-5% Synergy $1.22
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-6% Synergy $0.31
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-6% Synergy $0.60
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
-8% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
-8% Synergy $0.24
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.45
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.22
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-15% Synergy $0.13

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