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Celes, Rune Knight
Price tag $1.03

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

#98 Current Rank
#97 Last Week
#491 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.

Terra, Herald of Hope Terra, Herald of Hope
+30% Synergy $0.57
Banon, the Returners' Leader Banon, the Returners' Leader
+16% Synergy $0.18
Locke, Treasure Hunter Locke, Treasure Hunter
+14% Synergy $0.48
Rejoin the Fight Rejoin the Fight
+14% Synergy $0.30
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+13% Synergy $1.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Reanimate Reanimate
+64% Synergy $7.64
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+64% Synergy $0.87
Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+57% Synergy $0.37
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+57% Synergy $3.38
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+55% Synergy $6.79
Lesser Masticore Lesser Masticore
+53% Synergy $0.26
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+52% Synergy $0.39
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+52% Synergy $3.19
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+50% Synergy $1.33
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+45% Synergy $11.38

Top Cards

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

Entomb Entomb
+43% Synergy $13.77
Necromancy Necromancy
+40% Synergy $6.98
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+39% Synergy $0.49
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+36% Synergy $2.94
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+35% Synergy $54.66
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+34% Synergy $10.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+30% Synergy $42.20
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+30% Synergy $5.36
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+35% Synergy $8.13
Gamble Gamble
+27% Synergy $7.91
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+25% Synergy $46.20
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+25% Synergy $25.95
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+23% Synergy $92.16
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+22% Synergy $28.27
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+21% Synergy $58.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+21% Synergy $50.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+21% Synergy $94.69
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+21% Synergy $113.27

Creatures

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

Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+31% Synergy $0.35
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+28% Synergy $24.03
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+28% Synergy $1.81
Obstinate Gargoyle Obstinate Gargoyle
+28% Synergy $0.06
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+27% Synergy $10.80
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+27% Synergy $0.26
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+27% Synergy $0.39
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+27% Synergy $0.15
Anger Anger
+24% Synergy $1.61
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+23% Synergy $14.61
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+23% Synergy $1.43
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+22% Synergy $27.60
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+22% Synergy $2.44
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+21% Synergy $0.35
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+20% Synergy $0.53
Restless Apparition Restless Apparition
+19% Synergy $0.12
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+18% Synergy $11.88
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+18% Synergy $2.38
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+18% Synergy $0.35
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+18% Synergy $5.93
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+17% Synergy $1.39
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+16% Synergy $0.80
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+16% Synergy $3.70
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+15% Synergy $2.81
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+15% Synergy $0.94
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+15% Synergy $16.52
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+14% Synergy $1.50
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+14% Synergy $20.89
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+14% Synergy $1.04
Gau, Feral Youth Gau, Feral Youth
+13% Synergy $0.19
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+13% Synergy $0.60
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+13% Synergy $1.74
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+13% Synergy $0.17
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+13% Synergy $1.71
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $3.39
Lingering Tormentor Lingering Tormentor
+12% Synergy $0.32
Wingrattle Scarecrow Wingrattle Scarecrow
+12% Synergy $0.53
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+11% Synergy $1.35
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+10% Synergy $1.24
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+10% Synergy $13.58
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+9% Synergy $1.58
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+9% Synergy $6.86
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+8% Synergy $3.60
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+8% Synergy $1.87
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+8% Synergy $5.30
Kefka, Dancing Mad Kefka, Dancing Mad
+8% Synergy $2.24
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
+7% Synergy $0.17
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
+6% Synergy $0.99
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.26
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-1% Synergy $0.22

Instants

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

Silence Silence
+32% Synergy $6.48
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+28% Synergy $4.44
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+27% Synergy $8.43
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+27% Synergy $5.39
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+24% Synergy $9.78
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+23% Synergy $12.97
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+19% Synergy $0.99
Cauldron Haze Cauldron Haze
+18% Synergy $7.10
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+15% Synergy $18.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+13% Synergy $9.16
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+13% Synergy $15.38
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+11% Synergy $0.22
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+10% Synergy $0.07
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+9% Synergy $16.58
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+9% Synergy $1.05
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+8% Synergy $22.45
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+8% Synergy $0.36
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+7% Synergy $4.20
Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+6% Synergy $0.59
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+6% Synergy $2.75
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+6% Synergy $0.41
First Day of Class First Day of Class
+6% Synergy $0.17
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.99
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $6.52
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+5% Synergy $2.19
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+5% Synergy $5.01
Big Score Big Score
+4% Synergy $0.62
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+4% Synergy $0.58
Bedevil Bedevil
+3% Synergy $0.51
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $5.21
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+3% Synergy $8.49
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $0.63
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.28
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.15
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.06
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.31
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.20
Mortify Mortify
-4% Synergy $0.26
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-5% Synergy $1.20
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-6% Synergy $0.43
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.34
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.49
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.84
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $45.06
Despark Despark
-10% Synergy $0.32
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-12% Synergy $1.77
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-22% Synergy $4.90

Sorceries

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

Persist Persist
+30% Synergy $1.32
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+27% Synergy $10.16
Victimize Victimize
+27% Synergy $0.56
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+24% Synergy $0.83
Unearth Unearth
+24% Synergy $0.46
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+21% Synergy $0.46
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+20% Synergy $0.29
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+19% Synergy $1474.14
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+19% Synergy $3.36
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+18% Synergy $26.15
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+16% Synergy $3.96
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+16% Synergy $17.38
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+14% Synergy $3.07
Twinflame Twinflame
+14% Synergy $5.05
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+13% Synergy $12.34
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+13% Synergy $2.11
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+12% Synergy $5.30
Dread Return Dread Return
+11% Synergy $0.26
Living Death Living Death
+8% Synergy $2.36
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+8% Synergy $0.18
Flicker Flicker
+8% Synergy $4.95
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+7% Synergy $10.39
Jolted Awake Jolted Awake
+7% Synergy $0.04
Snort Snort
+6% Synergy $0.71
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $25.53
Legions to Ashes Legions to Ashes
+5% Synergy $0.28
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+4% Synergy $0.65
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+3% Synergy $0.94
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $18.70
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.14
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-1% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.13
Damn Damn
-2% Synergy $2.03
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $2.73
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-14% Synergy $2.92

Utility Artifacts

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

Blasting Station Blasting Station
+27% Synergy $8.14
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+23% Synergy $2.20
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+22% Synergy $8.99
The One Ring The One Ring
+20% Synergy $67.99
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+17% Synergy $6.71
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+14% Synergy $4.19
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+11% Synergy $5.79
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+10% Synergy $0.16
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+9% Synergy $1.02
The Falcon, Airship Restored The Falcon, Airship Restored
+7% Synergy $0.35
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+7% Synergy $4.25
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+7% Synergy $61.02
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+7% Synergy $2.49
Coin of Fate Coin of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.15
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+4% Synergy $1.10
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+4% Synergy $4.72
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
0% Synergy $11.59
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.45
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-21% Synergy $5.02

Enchantments

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

Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+19% Synergy $17.25
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+18% Synergy $0.43
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+10% Synergy $1.97
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+9% Synergy $5.83
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+7% Synergy $8.03
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+6% Synergy $1.99
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+6% Synergy $8.77
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+5% Synergy $0.78
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy $17.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $34.98
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $18.67
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $26.40
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-2% Synergy $0.31
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $15.42
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-7% Synergy $7.52
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-9% Synergy $1.55

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 $19.12

Utility Lands

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

Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+15% Synergy $19.73
High Market High Market
+13% Synergy $4.50
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+10% Synergy $1.84
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+8% Synergy $348.16
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $6.61
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $38.71
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $47.16
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $3.65
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-15% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+30% Synergy $1.94
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+27% Synergy $24.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+21% Synergy $1.12
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+19% Synergy $71.05
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+19% Synergy $643.42
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+18% Synergy $153.22
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+18% Synergy $445.35
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+14% Synergy $0.91
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+13% Synergy $0.33
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+8% Synergy $372.38
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $67.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.07
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $0.96
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-12% Synergy $0.76
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-14% Synergy $0.30
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-14% Synergy $0.47

Lands

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

Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+27% Synergy $13.68
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+25% Synergy $22.75
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+25% Synergy $24.53
City of Brass City of Brass
+23% Synergy $17.11
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+23% Synergy $29.32
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+23% Synergy $15.21
Scrubland Scrubland
+22% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+22% Synergy $328.61
Badlands Badlands
+22% Synergy
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+22% Synergy $8.92
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+22% Synergy $21.61
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+22% Synergy $14.12
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+22% Synergy $50.15
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+21% Synergy $13.57
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+21% Synergy $24.04
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+21% Synergy $9.47
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+20% Synergy $15.33
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+20% Synergy $8.57
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+20% Synergy $13.72
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+19% Synergy $7.92
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+15% Synergy $11.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy $0.45
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+13% Synergy $3.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+13% Synergy $9.16
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+12% Synergy $0.40
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $3.39
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+9% Synergy $0.21
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+8% Synergy $13.40
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+8% Synergy $0.68
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+7% Synergy $34.04
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+7% Synergy $8.13
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+6% Synergy $13.73
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+5% Synergy $6.82
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $11.54
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+1% Synergy $0.36
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $3.99
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-4% Synergy $4.16
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-4% Synergy $4.49
Savai Triome Savai Triome
-5% Synergy $19.39
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.48
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-6% Synergy $1.01
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-6% Synergy $0.28
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-8% Synergy $0.80
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-8% Synergy $0.38
Swamp Swamp
-12% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
-13% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
-15% Synergy $0.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.18
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-21% Synergy $0.18

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