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Celes, Rune Knight
Price tag $0.42

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

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#151 Current Rank
#151 Last Week
#246 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.

Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+15% Synergy $3.05
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+12% Synergy $18.56
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn Isilu, Carrier of Twilight Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
+11% Synergy $5.39
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+8% Synergy $0.32
Personify Personify
+7% Synergy $0.33

High Synergy Cards

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

Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+61% Synergy $1.82
Reanimate Reanimate
+61% Synergy $8.54
Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+54% Synergy $0.36
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+52% Synergy $4.97
Lesser Masticore Lesser Masticore
+51% Synergy $0.37
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+49% Synergy $8.62
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+49% Synergy $0.60
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+48% Synergy $3.48
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+47% Synergy $1.28
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+39% Synergy $15.27

Top Cards

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

Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+37% Synergy $0.48
Entomb Entomb
+37% Synergy $14.97
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+34% Synergy $0.34
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+31% Synergy $4.43
Victimize Victimize
+31% Synergy $0.53
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+23% Synergy $54.22
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+23% Synergy $0.36
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+23% Synergy $11.53
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+28% Synergy $13.44
Gamble Gamble
+21% Synergy $14.01
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+19% Synergy $43.57
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+17% Synergy $140.43
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+16% Synergy $63.69
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+16% Synergy $32.48
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+15% Synergy $61.51
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+15% Synergy $111.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+11% Synergy $43.73
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $50.17

Creatures

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

Terra, Herald of Hope Terra, Herald of Hope
+34% Synergy $0.40
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+32% Synergy $0.29
Obstinate Gargoyle Obstinate Gargoyle
+31% Synergy $0.21
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+28% Synergy $0.23
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+28% Synergy $3.81
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+27% Synergy $15.71
Anger Anger
+27% Synergy $1.94
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+23% Synergy $0.35
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+22% Synergy $13.89
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+22% Synergy $23.90
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+21% Synergy $0.82
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+21% Synergy $0.82
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+21% Synergy $0.31
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+20% Synergy $0.25
Restless Apparition Restless Apparition
+20% Synergy $0.20
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+19% Synergy $1.73
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+19% Synergy $5.22
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+18% Synergy $15.31
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+18% Synergy $3.16
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+17% Synergy $2.17
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+16% Synergy $19.37
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+16% Synergy $2.21
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+16% Synergy $43.76
Banon, the Returners' Leader Banon, the Returners' Leader
+16% Synergy $0.32
Gau, Feral Youth Gau, Feral Youth
+15% Synergy $0.27
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+15% Synergy $0.32
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+14% Synergy $1.48
Locke, Treasure Hunter Locke, Treasure Hunter
+14% Synergy $0.36
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+14% Synergy $0.76
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+14% Synergy $0.57
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+14% Synergy $7.88
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+14% Synergy $6.84
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+13% Synergy $3.17
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+13% Synergy $4.53
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+12% Synergy $1.48
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+12% Synergy $1.60
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+12% Synergy $0.33
Lingering Tormentor Lingering Tormentor
+12% Synergy $0.34
Wingrattle Scarecrow Wingrattle Scarecrow
+12% Synergy $0.61
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $3.44
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+11% Synergy $1.64
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+10% Synergy $0.85
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+9% Synergy $2.85
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
+9% Synergy $0.21
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+9% Synergy $24.12
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+8% Synergy $2.19
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
+7% Synergy $0.28
Siegfried, Famed Swordsman Siegfried, Famed Swordsman
+7% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.27
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+3% Synergy $0.35

Instants

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

Silence Silence
+27% Synergy $7.41
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+25% Synergy $4.29
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+21% Synergy $10.21
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+21% Synergy $11.98
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+20% Synergy $14.34
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+18% Synergy $10.86
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+17% Synergy $66.45
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+15% Synergy $2.53
Cauldron Haze Cauldron Haze
+15% Synergy $7.35
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+13% Synergy $0.18
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+12% Synergy $11.91
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+11% Synergy $0.29
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+10% Synergy $24.44
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+10% Synergy $14.51
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+8% Synergy $31.17
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+8% Synergy $1.84
First Day of Class First Day of Class
+8% Synergy $0.15
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+7% Synergy $0.44
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+7% Synergy $2.10
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+7% Synergy $0.49
Big Score Big Score
+6% Synergy $0.98
Bedevil Bedevil
+6% Synergy $1.30
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+6% Synergy $6.26
Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+6% Synergy $0.32
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+6% Synergy $37.55
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+6% Synergy $2.48
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+5% Synergy $4.05
Feign Death Feign Death
+5% Synergy $1.12
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.90
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy $2.95
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+4% Synergy $8.49
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.85
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+3% Synergy $10.33
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.20
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.27
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+2% Synergy $10.38
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.46
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.13
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-2% Synergy $0.35
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.37
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.58
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-4% Synergy $2.20
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $1.18
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.52
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.36
Despark Despark
-8% Synergy $0.33
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $51.58
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-11% Synergy $2.29
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-21% Synergy $3.73

Sorceries

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

Persist Persist
+30% Synergy $0.58
Unearth Unearth
+27% Synergy $0.48
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+26% Synergy $0.89
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+26% Synergy $1.93
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+22% Synergy $13.59
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+21% Synergy $0.80
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+17% Synergy $5.64
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+15% Synergy $1907.80
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+14% Synergy $146.21
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+13% Synergy $5.98
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+13% Synergy $10.62
Rejoin the Fight Rejoin the Fight
+12% Synergy $0.28
Dread Return Dread Return
+11% Synergy $0.39
Twinflame Twinflame
+11% Synergy $6.93
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+10% Synergy $7.91
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+10% Synergy $2.70
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+9% Synergy $21.15
Living Death Living Death
+9% Synergy $2.39
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+8% Synergy $0.30
Jolted Awake Jolted Awake
+7% Synergy $0.12
Snort Snort
+6% Synergy $0.38
Legions to Ashes Legions to Ashes
+6% Synergy $0.26
Flicker Flicker
+6% Synergy $5.32
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+5% Synergy $0.33
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+5% Synergy $10.17
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $20.74
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+3% Synergy $2.00
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.37
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.33
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+1% Synergy $26.18
Damn Damn
-2% Synergy $1.88
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.77
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $2.56
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-11% Synergy $3.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+28% Synergy $49.19
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+26% Synergy $8.88
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+21% Synergy $14.56
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+18% Synergy $2.31
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+14% Synergy $14.98
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+13% Synergy $6.55
The One Ring The One Ring
+12% Synergy $106.71
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+11% Synergy $0.19
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+9% Synergy $18.40
The Falcon, Airship Restored The Falcon, Airship Restored
+7% Synergy $0.17
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.38
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+6% Synergy $9.74
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+5% Synergy $4.32
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+4% Synergy $2.93
Coin of Fate Coin of Fate
+4% Synergy $0.18
Key to the City Key to the City
+2% Synergy $2.81
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-1% Synergy $16.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $2.00
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-21% Synergy $5.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Necromancy Necromancy
+32% Synergy $13.51
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+17% Synergy $0.80
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+15% Synergy $15.51
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+10% Synergy $6.53
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+8% Synergy $1.92
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+6% Synergy $11.67
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+5% Synergy $2.68
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+5% Synergy $6.29
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+5% Synergy $0.64
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+5% Synergy $0.26
Necropotence Necropotence
+2% Synergy $22.51
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $24.49
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-2% Synergy $0.33
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $16.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $4.29

Planeswalkers

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

Dihada, Binder of Wills Dihada, Binder of Wills
+5% Synergy $13.88

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+16% Synergy $1.31
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+12% Synergy $23.46
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $5.40
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $10.56
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+5% Synergy $467.71
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $37.51
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+3% Synergy $1.48
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $52.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $1.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.70
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-13% Synergy $1.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+28% Synergy $3.10
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+21% Synergy $37.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy $1.08
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+15% Synergy $0.33
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+14% Synergy $97.50
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+14% Synergy $938.97
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+13% Synergy $0.75
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+13% Synergy $191.56
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+12% Synergy $619.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.44
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+6% Synergy $70.64
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $421.27
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+4% Synergy $61.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.31
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-9% Synergy $0.27
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-9% Synergy $2.74
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-10% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+19% Synergy $16.79
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+18% Synergy $26.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+18% Synergy $29.10
City of Brass City of Brass
+18% Synergy $9.14
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+18% Synergy $10.68
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+17% Synergy $1.99
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+17% Synergy $3.83
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+17% Synergy $11.96
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+17% Synergy $27.92
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+17% Synergy $18.85
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+16% Synergy $11.00
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+16% Synergy $28.68
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+16% Synergy $41.30
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+15% Synergy $8.89
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+15% Synergy $10.02
Scrubland Scrubland
+15% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+15% Synergy $331.42
Badlands Badlands
+15% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+15% Synergy $18.84
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+15% Synergy $11.47
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+15% Synergy $15.98
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+15% Synergy $30.84
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+14% Synergy $0.27
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+12% Synergy $0.38
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+12% Synergy $10.62
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+11% Synergy $0.51
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+11% Synergy $0.33
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+10% Synergy $0.28
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+10% Synergy $0.32
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+7% Synergy $0.31
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+7% Synergy $0.59
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+5% Synergy $14.05
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+5% Synergy $29.34
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+4% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.26
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+2% Synergy $15.80
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-2% Synergy $0.39
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-2% Synergy $0.37
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-3% Synergy $0.34
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-3% Synergy $0.41
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-3% Synergy $7.47
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.80
Savai Triome Savai Triome
-5% Synergy $19.22
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-6% Synergy $4.61
Swamp Swamp
-8% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
-9% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
-10% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.17
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-16% Synergy $0.33

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