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Celes, Rune Knight
Price tag $0.35

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

#137 Current Rank
#162 Last Week
#212 Past 2 Years

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.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+14% Synergy $3.08
Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
+11% Synergy $0.37
Daydream Daydream
+9% Synergy $0.39
Hardened Academic Hardened Academic
+7% Synergy $0.52
Fix What's Broken Fix What's Broken
+5% Synergy $0.35

High Synergy Cards

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

Reanimate Reanimate
+59% Synergy $8.19
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+59% Synergy $2.86
Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+52% Synergy $0.52
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+50% Synergy $4.73
Lesser Masticore Lesser Masticore
+49% Synergy $0.37
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+48% Synergy $5.00
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+48% Synergy $0.32
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+47% Synergy $3.36
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+46% Synergy $1.19
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+36% Synergy $17.16

Top Cards

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

Entomb Entomb
+36% Synergy $17.25
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+35% Synergy $0.38
Terra, Herald of Hope Terra, Herald of Hope
+35% Synergy $0.33
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+34% Synergy $0.39
Victimize Victimize
+31% Synergy $1.70
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+29% Synergy $3.90
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+23% Synergy $0.24
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+21% Synergy $59.32
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+26% Synergy $11.25
Gamble Gamble
+19% Synergy $15.84
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+17% Synergy $49.36
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+15% Synergy $167.83
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+15% Synergy $37.03
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+14% Synergy $60.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+14% Synergy $72.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+13% Synergy $129.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+10% Synergy $43.04
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+0% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+31% Synergy $0.33
Obstinate Gargoyle Obstinate Gargoyle
+31% Synergy $0.15
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+27% Synergy $0.29
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+26% Synergy $4.52
Anger Anger
+26% Synergy $0.41
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+25% Synergy $17.59
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+23% Synergy $0.32
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+22% Synergy $0.32
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+22% Synergy $0.92
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+21% Synergy $11.65
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+20% Synergy $36.46
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+20% Synergy $14.35
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+20% Synergy $0.32
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+19% Synergy $0.93
Restless Apparition Restless Apparition
+19% Synergy $0.16
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+19% Synergy $0.30
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+18% Synergy $4.99
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+17% Synergy $3.17
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+16% Synergy $13.25
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+16% Synergy $2.65
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+16% Synergy $0.92
Banon, the Returners' Leader Banon, the Returners' Leader
+16% Synergy $0.33
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+15% Synergy $2.30
Gau, Feral Youth Gau, Feral Youth
+14% Synergy $0.23
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+14% Synergy $0.34
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+14% Synergy $0.23
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+14% Synergy $18.57
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+14% Synergy $48.17
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+14% Synergy $0.66
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+13% Synergy $0.91
Locke, Treasure Hunter Locke, Treasure Hunter
+13% Synergy $0.32
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+13% Synergy $2.03
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+13% Synergy $21.90
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+13% Synergy $4.94
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn Isilu, Carrier of Twilight Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
+13% Synergy $4.18
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+13% Synergy $8.04
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+12% Synergy $1.33
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+11% Synergy $0.32
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+11% Synergy $5.00
Lingering Tormentor Lingering Tormentor
+11% Synergy $0.57
Wingrattle Scarecrow Wingrattle Scarecrow
+11% Synergy $0.56
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+11% Synergy $3.04
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+10% Synergy $1.97
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $3.11
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+9% Synergy $1.60
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+8% Synergy $23.16
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
+8% Synergy $0.20
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+8% Synergy $6.93
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.31
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+2% Synergy $0.21

Instants

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

Silence Silence
+25% Synergy $10.00
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+24% Synergy $4.97
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+19% Synergy $12.52
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+19% Synergy $11.50
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+18% Synergy $11.57
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+16% Synergy $14.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+15% Synergy $67.12
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+14% Synergy $1.73
Cauldron Haze Cauldron Haze
+14% Synergy $4.98
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+12% Synergy $0.20
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+11% Synergy $0.31
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+11% Synergy $14.14
Personify Personify
+9% Synergy $0.34
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+9% Synergy $28.12
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+8% Synergy $17.39
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+8% Synergy $15.04
First Day of Class First Day of Class
+8% Synergy $0.19
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+7% Synergy $1.29
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+7% Synergy $0.95
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+7% Synergy $0.48
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+7% Synergy $2.01
Big Score Big Score
+6% Synergy $0.53
Bedevil Bedevil
+6% Synergy $0.27
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $7.26
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+5% Synergy $38.87
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+5% Synergy $5.56
Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+5% Synergy $0.25
Feign Death Feign Death
+5% Synergy $1.13
Flashback Flashback
+4% Synergy $4.97
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+4% Synergy $6.58
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.33
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+4% Synergy $12.06
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+3% Synergy $6.97
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+3% Synergy $0.92
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.79
Mortify Mortify
+1% Synergy $0.22
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.30
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.50
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.31
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-1% Synergy $0.38
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.30
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.51
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-3% Synergy $2.44
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.45
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.34
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.37
Despark Despark
-7% Synergy $0.33
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $53.21
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-10% Synergy $0.86
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-21% Synergy $4.41

Sorceries

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

Persist Persist
+30% Synergy $0.97
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+27% Synergy $1.99
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+26% Synergy $0.88
Unearth Unearth
+26% Synergy $0.56
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+21% Synergy $16.86
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+19% Synergy $1.41
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+17% Synergy $7.39
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+13% Synergy $2063.83
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+12% Synergy $164.05
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+11% Synergy $6.10
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+11% Synergy $15.32
Rejoin the Fight Rejoin the Fight
+11% Synergy $0.16
Dread Return Dread Return
+10% Synergy $0.42
Twinflame Twinflame
+10% Synergy $0.85
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+9% Synergy $2.70
Living Death Living Death
+9% Synergy $2.17
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+9% Synergy $5.05
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+8% Synergy $19.41
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+7% Synergy $0.28
Jolted Awake Jolted Awake
+6% Synergy $0.20
Snort Snort
+6% Synergy $0.33
Legions to Ashes Legions to Ashes
+6% Synergy $0.26
Flicker Flicker
+5% Synergy $7.19
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+5% Synergy $11.68
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+4% Synergy $0.23
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+4% Synergy $4.72
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $29.38
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+3% Synergy $1.85
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.32
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.34
Damn Damn
-2% Synergy $2.47
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $1.53
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.88
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-10% Synergy $2.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+26% Synergy $54.81
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+24% Synergy $8.27
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+20% Synergy $15.74
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+16% Synergy $2.03
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+12% Synergy $20.86
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+11% Synergy $8.85
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+10% Synergy $0.26
The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $108.02
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+8% Synergy $16.45
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+6% Synergy $4.69
The Falcon, Airship Restored The Falcon, Airship Restored
+6% Synergy $0.23
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+5% Synergy $6.86
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+5% Synergy $4.33
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+4% Synergy $4.05
Coin of Fate Coin of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.17
Key to the City Key to the City
+1% Synergy $1.13
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+0% Synergy $0.30
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-1% Synergy $17.94
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.95
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-21% Synergy $6.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Necromancy Necromancy
+30% Synergy $19.84
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+16% Synergy $0.81
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+13% Synergy $17.18
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+10% Synergy $6.19
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+6% Synergy $2.25
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+5% Synergy $0.29
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+5% Synergy $9.48
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+5% Synergy $6.73
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+4% Synergy $3.70
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+4% Synergy $0.46
Necropotence Necropotence
+1% Synergy $37.26
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+0% Synergy $25.11
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-2% Synergy $0.31
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $19.62
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $4.22

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 $14.23

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+15% Synergy $0.39
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+11% Synergy $26.74
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+7% Synergy $4.51
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $10.74
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+4% Synergy $528.93
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $40.73
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+2% Synergy $2.62
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+0% Synergy $63.55
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.94
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-12% Synergy $0.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+27% Synergy $2.02
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+19% Synergy $37.63
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+15% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+15% Synergy $0.31
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+12% Synergy $109.80
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+12% Synergy $0.39
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+12% Synergy $1122.75
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $240.66
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+10% Synergy $801.81
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.21
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $73.96
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $1.10
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $468.63
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+4% Synergy $86.21
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+3% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy $1.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-7% Synergy $2.60
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-8% Synergy $0.35
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-8% Synergy $0.36

Lands

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

Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+17% Synergy $0.97
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+17% Synergy $17.33
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+17% Synergy $31.86
City of Brass City of Brass
+17% Synergy $10.60
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+16% Synergy $3.35
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+16% Synergy $11.15
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+16% Synergy $12.03
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+16% Synergy $31.39
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+15% Synergy $34.20
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+15% Synergy $18.92
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+14% Synergy $32.02
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+14% Synergy $10.00
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+14% Synergy $10.35
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+14% Synergy $52.29
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+14% Synergy $17.38
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+14% Synergy $9.90
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+13% Synergy $11.39
Scrubland Scrubland
+13% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+13% Synergy $356.24
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+13% Synergy $36.04
Badlands Badlands
+13% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+13% Synergy $16.02
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy $0.82
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+12% Synergy $0.28
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+11% Synergy $10.83
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+11% Synergy $0.31
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+11% Synergy $0.32
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $3.11
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+10% Synergy $0.35
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+10% Synergy $0.26
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+7% Synergy $0.26
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+7% Synergy $0.31
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+5% Synergy $0.68
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $31.33
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $15.62
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $16.58
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.30
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-1% Synergy $0.53
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-2% Synergy $0.32
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-2% Synergy $0.34
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-2% Synergy $0.53
Savai Triome Savai Triome
-5% Synergy $20.46
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $1.50
Swamp Swamp
-7% Synergy $2.00
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.12
Plains Plains
-8% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
-8% Synergy $2.00
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.27
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-15% Synergy $0.35

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