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Celes, Rune Knight
Price tag $0.39

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard Knight

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Mardu

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#127 Current Rank
#113 Last Week
#416 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Celes, Rune Knight.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Celes, Rune Knight decks.

Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+14% Synergy $0.60
Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+5% Synergy $0.35
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+3% Synergy $6.79
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
+3% Synergy $0.36
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+2% Synergy $0.85

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Celes, Rune Knight's abilities and overall game plan.

Reanimate Reanimate
+64% Synergy $5.14
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+63% Synergy $0.92
Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+56% Synergy $0.32
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+56% Synergy $3.60
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+53% Synergy $6.56
Lesser Masticore Lesser Masticore
+52% Synergy $0.25
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+51% Synergy $0.60
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+50% Synergy $2.83
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+48% Synergy $1.12
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+43% Synergy $12.24

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Celes, Rune Knight decks.

Entomb Entomb
+40% Synergy $15.82
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+38% Synergy $0.55
Necromancy Necromancy
+37% Synergy $7.37
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+35% Synergy $3.59
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+33% Synergy $57.97
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+32% Synergy $10.41
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+28% Synergy $45.59
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+27% Synergy $7.33
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+33% Synergy $9.44
Gamble Gamble
+25% Synergy $10.63
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+24% Synergy $31.96
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+22% Synergy $50.95
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+21% Synergy $103.74
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+20% Synergy $59.87
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+20% Synergy $37.00
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+19% Synergy $52.72
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+18% Synergy $95.44
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+18% Synergy $119.32

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Celes, Rune Knight's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Terra, Herald of Hope Terra, Herald of Hope
+32% Synergy $0.44
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+32% Synergy $0.41
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+28% Synergy $0.35
Obstinate Gargoyle Obstinate Gargoyle
+28% Synergy $0.10
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+28% Synergy $0.28
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+28% Synergy $2.40
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+26% Synergy $20.03
Anger Anger
+25% Synergy $1.79
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+25% Synergy $12.20
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+25% Synergy $0.13
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+22% Synergy $13.67
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+21% Synergy $3.35
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+21% Synergy $1.65
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+20% Synergy $0.28
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+20% Synergy $0.26
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+20% Synergy $30.32
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+20% Synergy $0.50
Restless Apparition Restless Apparition
+19% Synergy $0.13
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+18% Synergy $14.98
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+18% Synergy $3.00
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+17% Synergy $1.72
Banon, the Returners' Leader Banon, the Returners' Leader
+17% Synergy $0.15
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+16% Synergy $5.64
Locke, Treasure Hunter Locke, Treasure Hunter
+15% Synergy $0.23
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+15% Synergy $0.69
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+15% Synergy $4.83
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+14% Synergy $1.35
Gau, Feral Youth Gau, Feral Youth
+14% Synergy $0.17
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+14% Synergy $0.76
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+14% Synergy $2.91
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+14% Synergy $0.49
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+14% Synergy $0.83
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+14% Synergy $11.39
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+13% Synergy $1.63
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+13% Synergy $1.60
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+13% Synergy $0.24
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+13% Synergy $1.01
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $4.17
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+12% Synergy $22.72
Lingering Tormentor Lingering Tormentor
+12% Synergy $0.37
Wingrattle Scarecrow Wingrattle Scarecrow
+11% Synergy $0.60
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+11% Synergy $0.39
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+10% Synergy $1.86
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+9% Synergy $1.95
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+9% Synergy $0.90
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
+9% Synergy $0.14
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+9% Synergy $13.36
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
+7% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.25
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
0% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Celes, Rune Knight safe.

Silence Silence
+31% Synergy $6.89
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+27% Synergy $3.84
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+25% Synergy $6.27
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+25% Synergy $8.90
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+23% Synergy $11.08
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+21% Synergy $12.66
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+18% Synergy $0.99
Cauldron Haze Cauldron Haze
+17% Synergy $4.36
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+14% Synergy $18.91
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+13% Synergy $8.35
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+12% Synergy $14.03
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+11% Synergy $0.09
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+10% Synergy $0.23
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+9% Synergy $18.87
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+8% Synergy $1.23
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+7% Synergy $4.99
Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+7% Synergy $0.24
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+7% Synergy $23.01
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+7% Synergy $0.37
First Day of Class First Day of Class
+7% Synergy $0.21
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+6% Synergy $3.54
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+6% Synergy $0.42
Big Score Big Score
+5% Synergy $0.70
Bedevil Bedevil
+5% Synergy $0.41
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $1.06
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+5% Synergy $2.29
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+5% Synergy $0.89
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+4% Synergy $5.11
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+4% Synergy $6.73
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $5.02
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+3% Synergy $9.06
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.20
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.34
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.08
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.10
Mortify Mortify
-2% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.38
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.24
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-5% Synergy $0.32
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-5% Synergy $1.07
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.50
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.73
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $50.22
Despark Despark
-10% Synergy $0.37
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-12% Synergy $1.72
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-22% Synergy $4.69

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Celes, Rune Knight's game plan and control the board.

Persist Persist
+28% Synergy $2.34
Victimize Victimize
+27% Synergy $0.44
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+25% Synergy $10.83
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+25% Synergy $0.97
Unearth Unearth
+24% Synergy $0.45
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+22% Synergy $3.20
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+21% Synergy $0.39
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+20% Synergy $0.28
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+18% Synergy $1482.44
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+16% Synergy $25.52
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+16% Synergy $3.53
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+15% Synergy $4.87
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+15% Synergy $16.70
Rejoin the Fight Rejoin the Fight
+13% Synergy $0.23
Twinflame Twinflame
+13% Synergy $5.70
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+12% Synergy $14.59
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+12% Synergy $2.34
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+11% Synergy $5.54
Dread Return Dread Return
+11% Synergy $0.32
Living Death Living Death
+9% Synergy $2.43
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+8% Synergy $0.21
Snort Snort
+7% Synergy $0.21
Flicker Flicker
+7% Synergy $5.18
Jolted Awake Jolted Awake
+7% Synergy $0.06
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+6% Synergy $10.05
Legions to Ashes Legions to Ashes
+6% Synergy $0.28
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $26.07
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+4% Synergy $0.57
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+3% Synergy $1.30
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $20.09
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.14
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.43
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.85
Damn Damn
-2% Synergy $1.49
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $3.74
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-12% Synergy $1.75

Utility Artifacts

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

Blasting Station Blasting Station
+27% Synergy $8.21
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+22% Synergy $8.10
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+21% Synergy $3.05
The One Ring The One Ring
+18% Synergy $82.60
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+16% Synergy $8.68
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+13% Synergy $4.61
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+11% Synergy $0.15
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+10% Synergy $6.54
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+9% Synergy $1.14
The Falcon, Airship Restored The Falcon, Airship Restored
+7% Synergy $0.20
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+7% Synergy $5.44
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+7% Synergy $32.27
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+6% Synergy $3.58
Coin of Fate Coin of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.15
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+4% Synergy $1.64
Key to the City Key to the City
+2% Synergy $0.46
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
0% Synergy $12.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.54
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-21% Synergy $4.87

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Celes, Rune Knight's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+18% Synergy $16.19
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+18% Synergy $0.47
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+9% Synergy $1.72
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+9% Synergy $4.47
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+7% Synergy $8.10
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+6% Synergy $2.54
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+6% Synergy $12.60
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+5% Synergy $0.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $34.30
Necropotence Necropotence
+2% Synergy $16.11
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $21.30
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $24.73
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-3% Synergy $0.26
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $12.32
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-7% Synergy $7.10
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $2.62

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Celes, Rune Knight to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Dihada, Binder of Wills Dihada, Binder of Wills
+7% Synergy $16.24

Utility Lands

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

Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+14% Synergy $19.45
High Market High Market
+14% Synergy $1.38
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+10% Synergy $1.81
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $7.19
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+7% Synergy $355.76
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $41.89
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $49.13
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+2% Synergy $2.19
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $3.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.32
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-14% Synergy $0.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+30% Synergy $1.67
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+25% Synergy $26.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+18% Synergy $1.34
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+18% Synergy $77.64
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+18% Synergy $669.19
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+17% Synergy $173.92
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+16% Synergy $462.58
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+14% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+13% Synergy $0.79
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $65.92
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+7% Synergy $373.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.52
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.17
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-12% Synergy $0.75
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-13% Synergy $0.26
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-13% Synergy $0.66

Lands

The mana base foundation for Celes, Rune Knight decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+25% Synergy $13.64
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+23% Synergy $23.61
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+23% Synergy $26.74
City of Brass City of Brass
+21% Synergy $18.89
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+21% Synergy $23.97
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+21% Synergy $15.70
Plateau Plateau
+20% Synergy $326.19
Scrubland Scrubland
+20% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
+20% Synergy
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+20% Synergy $9.94
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+20% Synergy $13.69
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+20% Synergy $20.83
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+20% Synergy $13.58
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+20% Synergy $40.36
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+19% Synergy $7.76
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+19% Synergy $8.81
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+19% Synergy $24.05
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+18% Synergy $6.49
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+18% Synergy $22.42
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+18% Synergy $13.93
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+15% Synergy $2.66
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+14% Synergy $0.57
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+14% Synergy $8.65
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy $0.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+13% Synergy $8.35
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $4.17
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+10% Synergy $0.26
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+9% Synergy $0.65
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+7% Synergy $16.12
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+7% Synergy $0.24
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+7% Synergy $34.92
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+6% Synergy $13.50
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+3% Synergy $0.27
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $11.51
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+2% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.30
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-2% Synergy $4.86
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.27
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-4% Synergy $4.95
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-4% Synergy $5.31
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-5% Synergy $0.34
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-5% Synergy $0.69
Savai Triome Savai Triome
-5% Synergy $18.91
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-6% Synergy $0.29
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.86
Swamp Swamp
-11% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
-12% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
-13% Synergy $0.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.15
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-20% Synergy $0.23

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