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Carth the Lion
Price tag $0.19

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

#737 Current Rank
#760 Last Week
#620 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.

Dundoolin Weaver Dundoolin Weaver
+1% Synergy $0.15
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
0% Synergy $24.16
Darkness Descends Darkness Descends
-1% Synergy $0.26
High Perfect Morcant High Perfect Morcant
-2% Synergy $2.23
Blight Rot Blight Rot
-2% Synergy $0.21

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 $1.30
Garruk Wildspeaker Garruk Wildspeaker
+79% Synergy $3.16
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+77% Synergy $3.40
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+77% Synergy $1.47
Vraska, Relic Seeker Vraska, Relic Seeker
+75% Synergy $1.42
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+73% Synergy $5.11
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+72% Synergy $1.15
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+70% Synergy $3.27
Vraska the Unseen Vraska the Unseen
+70% Synergy $0.71
Nissa, Vital Force Nissa, Vital Force
+69% Synergy $3.10

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 $0.53
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+68% Synergy $8.37
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+68% Synergy $0.23
Garruk, Apex Predator Garruk, Apex Predator
+67% Synergy $0.89
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+65% Synergy $7.43
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+65% Synergy $1.21
Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+59% Synergy $4.72
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+41% Synergy $31.84
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy $0.37
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+14% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $98.84
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+6% Synergy $34.84
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+4% Synergy $57.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $61.04
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+3% Synergy $37.86
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-2% Synergy $3.11

Creatures

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

Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+54% Synergy $43.10
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+51% Synergy $3.15
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Pir, Imaginative Rascal
+46% Synergy $4.37
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+43% Synergy $0.35
Storrev, Devkarin Lich Storrev, Devkarin Lich
+37% Synergy $0.26
Agent Frank Horrigan Agent Frank Horrigan
+36% Synergy $6.52
Reki, the History of Kamigawa Reki, the History of Kamigawa
+32% Synergy $12.24
Nissa, Vastwood Seer Nissa, Sage Animist Nissa, Vastwood Seer
+30% Synergy $3.77
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+28% Synergy $18.65
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+27% Synergy $12.95
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+26% Synergy $0.23
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+25% Synergy $13.75
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+20% Synergy $1.29
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+18% Synergy $0.18
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+18% Synergy $0.72
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+16% Synergy $0.62
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+16% Synergy $30.36
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+16% Synergy $2.37
Pollenbright Druid Pollenbright Druid
+14% Synergy $0.09
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Defiant Necromancer Liliana, Heretical Healer
+13% Synergy $5.90
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+12% Synergy $0.19
Nightshade Dryad Nightshade Dryad
+11% Synergy $0.11
Park Heights Maverick Park Heights Maverick
+11% Synergy $0.53
Bloated Contaminator Bloated Contaminator
+10% Synergy $1.52
Urban Daggertooth Urban Daggertooth
+10% Synergy $0.09
Mosswood Dreadknight Mosswood Dreadknight
+9% Synergy $0.36
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+8% Synergy $1.42
Palazzo Archers Palazzo Archers
+8% Synergy $0.06
Garruk's Harbinger Garruk's Harbinger
+8% Synergy $0.14
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+7% Synergy $1.81
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+6% Synergy $0.28
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+6% Synergy $0.26
Plaguemaw Beast Plaguemaw Beast
+6% Synergy $0.25
Spike Weaver Spike Weaver
+6% Synergy $4.93
Golgari Findbroker Golgari Findbroker
+5% Synergy $0.12
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+5% Synergy $0.33
Tower Winder Tower Winder
+5% Synergy $6.21
Vengeful Pharaoh Vengeful Pharaoh
+5% Synergy $1.52
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+4% Synergy $4.52
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+4% Synergy $0.19
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+3% Synergy $0.41
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+3% Synergy $0.46
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+3% Synergy $0.27
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $1.19
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
0% Synergy $7.37
Wood Elves Wood Elves
-1% Synergy $0.53
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.23
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
-2% Synergy $1.09
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
-2% Synergy $3.05
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-9% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Atomize Atomize
+42% Synergy $7.75
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+33% Synergy $4.93
Fog Fog
+26% Synergy $0.53
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+13% Synergy $11.33
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.60
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+9% Synergy $21.94
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $3.81
Tangle Tangle
+8% Synergy $4.91
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+7% Synergy $0.17
Darkness Darkness
+6% Synergy $22.90
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+5% Synergy $1.80
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+5% Synergy $0.14
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+5% Synergy $0.80
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.27
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $0.86
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $0.78
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+3% Synergy $4.35
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $4.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.50
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+1% Synergy $2.40
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+1% Synergy $0.44
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+1% Synergy $6.02
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.15
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
0% Synergy $5.22
Harrow Harrow
-3% Synergy $0.24
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-5% Synergy $0.85
Putrefy Putrefy
-7% Synergy $0.08

Sorceries

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

Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+45% Synergy $0.60
Damnation Damnation
+32% Synergy $18.65
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
+32% Synergy $0.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+30% Synergy $2.33
Three Visits Three Visits
+28% Synergy $7.89
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+27% Synergy $6.86
Command the Dreadhorde Command the Dreadhorde
+26% Synergy $0.36
Settle the Score Settle the Score
+25% Synergy $0.15
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+21% Synergy $0.56
Farseek Farseek
+21% Synergy $0.49
The Elderspell The Elderspell
+21% Synergy $0.32
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+20% Synergy $0.71
Kamahl's Druidic Vow Kamahl's Druidic Vow
+19% Synergy $0.64
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+18% Synergy $0.43
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+18% Synergy $0.40
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+15% Synergy $0.91
Planewide Celebration Planewide Celebration
+15% Synergy $1.00
Confront the Past Confront the Past
+14% Synergy $0.10
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+13% Synergy $0.41
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+12% Synergy $5.60
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+11% Synergy $5.29
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+10% Synergy $1.39
Blood on the Snow Blood on the Snow
+9% Synergy $0.17
Aid the Fallen Aid the Fallen
+9% Synergy $0.08
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+7% Synergy $0.32
Expand the Sphere Expand the Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.15
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+5% Synergy $1.12
Into the North Into the North
+5% Synergy $1.09
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $2.42
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.23
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+4% Synergy $6.90
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+4% Synergy $1.01
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+4% Synergy $0.18
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.11
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.24
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+3% Synergy $0.79
Dig Up Dig Up
+2% Synergy $0.32
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+1% Synergy $0.12
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-3% Synergy $0.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+44% Synergy $4.86
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+31% Synergy $2.16
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+22% Synergy $3.33
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+17% Synergy $0.24
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+11% Synergy $15.68
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+7% Synergy $31.79
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+6% Synergy $6.28
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+6% Synergy $11.09
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+2% Synergy $2.48
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Liliana's Talent Liliana's Talent
+46% Synergy $0.40
Oath of Liliana Oath of Liliana
+46% Synergy $0.40
Oath of Nissa Oath of Nissa
+41% Synergy $0.40
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+40% Synergy $1.17
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+33% Synergy $13.27
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+16% Synergy $0.22
Pernicious Deed Pernicious Deed
+12% Synergy $1.88
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+10% Synergy $1.80
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $3.28
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+9% Synergy $23.88
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+9% Synergy $0.22
Vivien's Talent Vivien's Talent
+9% Synergy $0.13
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $13.23
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+6% Synergy $0.30
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+5% Synergy $1.14
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+5% Synergy $25.37
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $22.51

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+54% Synergy $1.97
Garruk, Unleashed Garruk, Unleashed
+53% Synergy $0.82
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+48% Synergy $12.54
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+46% Synergy $4.25
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+46% Synergy $5.04
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+42% Synergy $3.53
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+42% Synergy $9.23
Vivien Reid Vivien Reid
+40% Synergy $0.51
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+39% Synergy $3.00
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+39% Synergy $7.85
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+31% Synergy $1.14
Garruk Relentless Garruk, the Veil-Cursed Garruk Relentless
+31% Synergy $0.89
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+31% Synergy $1.92
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+27% Synergy $1.86
Liliana, Waker of the Dead Liliana, Waker of the Dead
+27% Synergy $2.10
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+21% Synergy $4.27
Nissa, Worldwaker Nissa, Worldwaker
+21% Synergy $3.48
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+20% Synergy $0.48
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+20% Synergy $0.49
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+17% Synergy $4.46
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+15% Synergy $2.31
Garruk, Caller of Beasts Garruk, Caller of Beasts
+14% Synergy $2.34
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+11% Synergy $0.72
Karn Liberated Karn Liberated
+11% Synergy $3.10
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+10% Synergy $1.33
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+10% Synergy $0.17
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+9% Synergy $0.33
Vraska, Swarm's Eminence Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
+8% Synergy $0.25
Garruk, Savage Herald Garruk, Savage Herald
+7% Synergy $1.19
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
+7% Synergy $0.33
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+7% Synergy $30.83
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+6% Synergy $5.69
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
+6% Synergy $2.32
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+5% Synergy $4.36
Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+5% Synergy $0.58
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.72
Liliana, the Necromancer Liliana, the Necromancer
+5% Synergy $10.67
Tyvar Kell Tyvar Kell
0% Synergy $3.30
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
0% Synergy $0.46

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+67% Synergy $1.38
Interplanar Beacon Interplanar Beacon
+64% Synergy $0.18
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+24% Synergy $7.91
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+21% Synergy $0.19
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+20% Synergy $12.91
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+20% Synergy $53.21
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+16% Synergy $8.55
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+11% Synergy $27.86
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+7% Synergy $38.85
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+7% Synergy $0.25
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.85
Mobilized District Mobilized District
+5% Synergy $0.14
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $45.08
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+3% Synergy $0.65
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.11
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.66
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-1% Synergy $6.45
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-2% Synergy $0.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.28
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-9% Synergy $22.18

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+26% Synergy $3.65
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+21% Synergy $0.41
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+13% Synergy $1.76
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.32
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+11% Synergy $19.96
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+10% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.04
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+8% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.72
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+16% Synergy $8.96
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+15% Synergy $7.89
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+14% Synergy $6.34
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+14% Synergy $0.49
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+13% Synergy $23.25
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+13% Synergy $4.47
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+12% Synergy $0.47
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+12% Synergy $0.71
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+11% Synergy $5.29
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+9% Synergy $0.35
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+9% Synergy $6.57
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $3.81
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+7% Synergy $13.24
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+7% Synergy $0.82
Bayou Bayou
+5% Synergy
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+5% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.23
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+4% Synergy $7.47
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.93
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+3% Synergy $0.14
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $25.95
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $23.91
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.30
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $1.19
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.36
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+2% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+2% Synergy $0.18
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.50
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $9.96
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $15.87
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $15.26
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $16.58
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
0% Synergy $5.50
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-3% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-4% Synergy $1.14
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-5% Synergy $0.12
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-5% Synergy $0.85
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.12
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-7% Synergy $0.15
Forest Forest
-8% Synergy $0.17
Swamp Swamp
-8% Synergy $0.14
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.17
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-15% Synergy $0.08

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