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Carth the Lion
Price tag $0.29

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

#625 Current Rank
#635 Last Week
#635 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.

Professor Dellian Fel Professor Dellian Fel
+30% Synergy $12.97
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
+19% Synergy $6.45
Vicious Rivalry Vicious Rivalry
+7% Synergy $0.41
Game Over Game Over
+3% Synergy $0.41
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-4% Synergy $7.84

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 $1.37
Garruk Wildspeaker Garruk Wildspeaker
+79% Synergy $2.96
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+76% Synergy $1.51
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+76% Synergy $4.57
Vraska, Relic Seeker Vraska, Relic Seeker
+75% Synergy $1.73
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+74% Synergy $5.47
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+71% Synergy $2.69
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+70% Synergy $1.05
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+70% Synergy $5.03
Nissa, Vital Force Nissa, Vital Force
+69% Synergy $3.49

Top Cards

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

Vraska the Unseen Vraska the Unseen
+69% Synergy $0.65
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+68% Synergy $8.05
Garruk, Apex Predator Garruk, Apex Predator
+68% Synergy $1.17
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+68% Synergy $0.35
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+65% Synergy $1.56
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+64% Synergy $7.48
Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+59% Synergy $6.32
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+42% Synergy $31.81
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy $0.30
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+13% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $122.46
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+5% Synergy $34.13
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $68.04
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $64.98
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $47.70
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-2% Synergy $3.34

Creatures

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

Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+53% Synergy $52.34
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+51% Synergy $3.07
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Pir, Imaginative Rascal
+46% Synergy $4.76
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+43% Synergy $0.63
Agent Frank Horrigan Agent Frank Horrigan
+37% Synergy $8.30
Storrev, Devkarin Lich Storrev, Devkarin Lich
+37% Synergy $0.34
Reki, the History of Kamigawa Reki, the History of Kamigawa
+32% Synergy $12.14
Nissa, Vastwood Seer Nissa, Sage Animist Nissa, Vastwood Seer
+28% Synergy $3.92
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+27% Synergy $0.36
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+27% Synergy $13.64
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+27% Synergy $24.32
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+25% Synergy $13.26
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+21% Synergy $1.84
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+18% Synergy $0.63
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+17% Synergy $0.35
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+16% Synergy $3.49
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+15% Synergy $38.24
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+14% Synergy $0.41
Pollenbright Druid Pollenbright Druid
+14% Synergy $0.14
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Defiant Necromancer Liliana, Heretical Healer
+13% Synergy $6.26
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
+12% Synergy $0.34
Nightshade Dryad Nightshade Dryad
+11% Synergy $0.24
Bloated Contaminator Bloated Contaminator
+10% Synergy $3.27
Park Heights Maverick Park Heights Maverick
+10% Synergy $0.39
Urban Daggertooth Urban Daggertooth
+9% Synergy $0.10
Mosswood Dreadknight Mosswood Dreadknight
+8% Synergy $0.48
Garruk's Harbinger Garruk's Harbinger
+8% Synergy $0.29
Palazzo Archers Palazzo Archers
+8% Synergy $0.20
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+6% Synergy $3.54
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+6% Synergy $2.12
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+6% Synergy $0.37
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+6% Synergy $0.33
Plaguemaw Beast Plaguemaw Beast
+6% Synergy $0.29
Spike Weaver Spike Weaver
+6% Synergy $4.75
Leyline Prowler Leyline Prowler
+5% Synergy $0.37
Golgari Findbroker Golgari Findbroker
+5% Synergy $0.23
Tower Winder Tower Winder
+5% Synergy $5.70
Vengeful Pharaoh Vengeful Pharaoh
+5% Synergy $1.24
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+4% Synergy $0.38
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+4% Synergy $0.21
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+3% Synergy $0.49
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $0.91
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+3% Synergy $4.88
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+2% Synergy $0.65
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
0% Synergy $9.12
Wood Elves Wood Elves
-1% Synergy $0.47
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.31
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
-2% Synergy $1.63
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
-4% Synergy $0.91
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-9% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Atomize Atomize
+42% Synergy $14.89
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+34% Synergy $4.81
Fog Fog
+28% Synergy $0.74
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+12% Synergy $13.64
Beast Within Beast Within
+11% Synergy $0.47
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+9% Synergy $26.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $3.22
Tangle Tangle
+8% Synergy $5.37
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+7% Synergy $0.36
Darkness Darkness
+6% Synergy $22.81
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+5% Synergy $1.02
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.38
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+4% Synergy $1.69
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+4% Synergy $0.27
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.50
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $1.06
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+3% Synergy $6.76
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $6.80
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.31
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+1% Synergy $3.81
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+1% Synergy $0.39
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+1% Synergy $7.11
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
0% Synergy $8.03
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-1% Synergy $0.30
Harrow Harrow
-3% Synergy $0.33
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-5% Synergy $1.00
Putrefy Putrefy
-6% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

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

Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+44% Synergy $1.43
Damnation Damnation
+32% Synergy $20.74
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
+32% Synergy $0.43
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+31% Synergy $2.12
Three Visits Three Visits
+30% Synergy $5.00
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+26% Synergy $4.69
Command the Dreadhorde Command the Dreadhorde
+24% Synergy $0.44
Settle the Score Settle the Score
+24% Synergy $0.14
Farseek Farseek
+22% Synergy $0.52
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+21% Synergy $1.17
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+20% Synergy $0.92
The Elderspell The Elderspell
+20% Synergy $0.35
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+19% Synergy $0.38
Kamahl's Druidic Vow Kamahl's Druidic Vow
+18% Synergy $0.68
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+17% Synergy $0.92
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+16% Synergy $0.71
Planewide Celebration Planewide Celebration
+15% Synergy $0.97
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+14% Synergy $0.89
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+13% Synergy $3.59
Confront the Past Confront the Past
+13% Synergy $0.20
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+11% Synergy $7.45
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+9% Synergy $1.61
Blood on the Snow Blood on the Snow
+9% Synergy $0.28
Aid the Fallen Aid the Fallen
+8% Synergy $0.15
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+7% Synergy $0.38
Expand the Sphere Expand the Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $2.79
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.27
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+4% Synergy $0.87
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+4% Synergy $0.88
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+4% Synergy $0.31
Into the North Into the North
+4% Synergy $1.44
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.28
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+3% Synergy $0.82
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+3% Synergy $9.10
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.27
Dig Up Dig Up
+2% Synergy $0.45
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+1% Synergy $0.36
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-3% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+43% Synergy $5.74
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+28% Synergy $1.93
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+22% Synergy $4.22
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+16% Synergy $0.35
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+11% Synergy $17.44
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+6% Synergy $34.23
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+6% Synergy $11.20
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+5% Synergy $7.32
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+3% Synergy $2.44
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $3.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Oath of Liliana Oath of Liliana
+46% Synergy $0.43
Liliana's Talent Liliana's Talent
+45% Synergy $0.41
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+41% Synergy $2.24
Oath of Nissa Oath of Nissa
+41% Synergy $0.39
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+34% Synergy $9.34
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+15% Synergy $0.34
Pernicious Deed Pernicious Deed
+11% Synergy $3.57
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+10% Synergy $1.87
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $3.79
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+9% Synergy $26.49
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+9% Synergy $0.33
Vivien's Talent Vivien's Talent
+9% Synergy $0.24
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $17.13
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+6% Synergy $0.39
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+5% Synergy $1.62
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+5% Synergy $33.38
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $25.91

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+54% Synergy $2.39
Garruk, Unleashed Garruk, Unleashed
+54% Synergy $0.97
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+48% Synergy $11.02
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+46% Synergy $4.61
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+45% Synergy $7.05
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+43% Synergy $4.09
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+42% Synergy $9.52
Vivien Reid Vivien Reid
+41% Synergy $0.38
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+40% Synergy $11.12
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+38% Synergy $4.45
Garruk Relentless Garruk, the Veil-Cursed Garruk Relentless
+31% Synergy $1.04
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+31% Synergy $2.04
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+30% Synergy $1.57
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+27% Synergy $4.70
Liliana, Waker of the Dead Liliana, Waker of the Dead
+27% Synergy $2.36
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+21% Synergy $0.40
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+21% Synergy $6.42
Nissa, Worldwaker Nissa, Worldwaker
+21% Synergy $4.15
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+21% Synergy $0.72
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+17% Synergy $3.83
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+14% Synergy $3.00
Garruk, Caller of Beasts Garruk, Caller of Beasts
+14% Synergy $3.14
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+11% Synergy $0.70
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+10% Synergy $0.42
Karn Liberated Karn Liberated
+10% Synergy $3.23
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+10% Synergy $0.31
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+9% Synergy $1.58
Vraska, Swarm's Eminence Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
+8% Synergy $0.24
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
+7% Synergy $0.27
Garruk, Savage Herald Garruk, Savage Herald
+7% Synergy $2.36
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+6% Synergy $5.71
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
+6% Synergy $3.14
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+6% Synergy $36.84
Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+5% Synergy $0.59
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.69
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+5% Synergy $4.24
Liliana, the Necromancer Liliana, the Necromancer
+5% Synergy $12.28
Tyvar Kell Tyvar Kell
0% Synergy $10.13
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
0% Synergy $1.66

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+66% Synergy $1.85
Interplanar Beacon Interplanar Beacon
+64% Synergy $0.18
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+23% Synergy $9.82
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+22% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+20% Synergy $14.94
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+20% Synergy $58.63
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+16% Synergy $11.19
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+11% Synergy $29.65
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+7% Synergy $50.34
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+7% Synergy $0.28
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.53
Mobilized District Mobilized District
+5% Synergy $0.22
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $51.56
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+3% Synergy $0.63
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $4.00
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $1.11
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.85
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-1% Synergy $5.05
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.51
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-2% Synergy $1.68
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-9% Synergy $23.58

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+26% Synergy $4.97
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+22% Synergy $0.52
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+14% Synergy $1.61
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+11% Synergy $0.36
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+11% Synergy $17.37
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+9% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+15% Synergy $5.49
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+14% Synergy $8.89
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+14% Synergy $1.29
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+13% Synergy $28.90
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+13% Synergy $0.54
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+13% Synergy $0.76
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+13% Synergy $0.64
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+12% Synergy $4.96
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+11% Synergy $7.45
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+9% Synergy $8.28
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+8% Synergy $0.40
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+8% Synergy $16.13
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $3.22
Bayou Bayou
+5% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $1.00
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.30
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+3% Synergy $10.77
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+3% Synergy $0.46
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.32
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $32.67
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $28.81
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $39.10
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $0.91
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+2% Synergy $0.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.31
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $10.36
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $16.39
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+1% Synergy $0.49
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+1% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+1% Synergy $0.35
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $16.20
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $18.44
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
0% Synergy $6.66
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.27
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-3% Synergy $0.32
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-4% Synergy $1.63
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-5% Synergy $0.34
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-5% Synergy $1.00
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-7% Synergy $0.32
Forest Forest
-8% Synergy $0.15
Swamp Swamp
-8% Synergy $0.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.30
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.36
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.23
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-15% Synergy $0.07

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