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Cleon, Merry Champion
Price tag $0.17

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2074 Current Rank
#2133 Last Week
#2015 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Cleon, Merry Champion.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Cleon, Merry Champion decks.

Reckless Ransacking Reckless Ransacking
+42% Synergy $0.26
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+34% Synergy $0.30
Giantfall Giantfall
+22% Synergy $0.24
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+5% Synergy $1.16
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-12% Synergy $17.77

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Cleon, Merry Champion's abilities and overall game plan.

Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+73% Synergy $0.25
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+66% Synergy $0.29
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+66% Synergy $0.34
Infuriate Infuriate
+65% Synergy $0.08
Brute Force Brute Force
+64% Synergy $0.32
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+63% Synergy $0.58
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+60% Synergy $0.12
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+60% Synergy $0.63
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+57% Synergy $0.53
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+57% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Cleon, Merry Champion decks.

Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+56% Synergy $0.20
Expedite Expedite
+55% Synergy $0.90
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+55% Synergy $1.83
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+54% Synergy $0.35
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+52% Synergy $0.20
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+50% Synergy $0.22
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+46% Synergy $2.59
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+44% Synergy $1.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $1.85
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+6% Synergy $11.96

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+5% Synergy $13.61
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-1% Synergy $139.18
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $43.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $111.70
Gamble Gamble
-12% Synergy $13.71

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Cleon, Merry Champion's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+34% Synergy $27.54
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+32% Synergy $6.39
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+32% Synergy $8.04
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+30% Synergy $1.48
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+27% Synergy $0.25
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+25% Synergy $14.19
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+23% Synergy $0.67
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+22% Synergy $0.33
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+20% Synergy $0.29
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+19% Synergy $5.14
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+19% Synergy $0.90
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+19% Synergy $0.15
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+17% Synergy $0.95
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+17% Synergy $0.07
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+16% Synergy $0.58
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+14% Synergy $0.12
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+13% Synergy $2.22
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+13% Synergy $0.17
Akroan Crusader Akroan Crusader
+13% Synergy $0.10
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+12% Synergy $0.60
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+11% Synergy $6.21
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.52
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+10% Synergy $0.33
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+8% Synergy $0.17
Kiln Fiend Kiln Fiend
+8% Synergy $0.09
Emberheart Challenger Emberheart Challenger
+8% Synergy $0.88
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+7% Synergy $16.80
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+7% Synergy $1.61
Arena Athlete Arena Athlete
+7% Synergy $0.07
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+6% Synergy $3.07
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+6% Synergy $1.45
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+6% Synergy $0.39
Zuko, Firebending Master Zuko, Firebending Master
+6% Synergy $15.24
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+6% Synergy $0.32
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+6% Synergy $0.33
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
+6% Synergy $0.44
Satyr Hoplite Satyr Hoplite
+6% Synergy $0.14
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.32
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+5% Synergy $0.19
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+5% Synergy $15.52
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+5% Synergy $0.44
Goldhound Goldhound
+4% Synergy $0.13
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+1% Synergy $0.28
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+1% Synergy $12.48
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
0% Synergy $5.26
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-2% Synergy $1.02
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
-2% Synergy $0.42
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-5% Synergy $42.97
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-10% Synergy $8.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Cleon, Merry Champion safe.

Samut's Sprint Samut's Sprint
+53% Synergy $0.16
Brute Strength Brute Strength
+51% Synergy $0.12
Invigorated Rampage Invigorated Rampage
+51% Synergy $0.28
Run Amok Run Amok
+50% Synergy $0.27
Raze the Effigy Raze the Effigy
+50% Synergy $0.10
Turn Inside Out Turn Inside Out
+47% Synergy $0.15
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+41% Synergy $0.21
Antagonize Antagonize
+41% Synergy $0.06
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+40% Synergy $2.71
Built to Smash Built to Smash
+39% Synergy $0.13
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+37% Synergy $0.22
Stolen Vitality Stolen Vitality
+37% Synergy $0.07
Borrowed Hostility Borrowed Hostility
+35% Synergy $0.07
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+34% Synergy $0.25
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+31% Synergy $0.24
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+31% Synergy $0.12
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+28% Synergy $0.17
Felonious Rage Felonious Rage
+28% Synergy $0.17
Full Bore Full Bore
+28% Synergy $0.31
Rouse the Mob Rouse the Mob
+24% Synergy $0.06
Inordinate Rage Inordinate Rage
+20% Synergy $0.03
Fists of the Anvil Fists of the Anvil
+17% Synergy $0.17
Cunning Maneuver Cunning Maneuver
+15% Synergy $0.19
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+14% Synergy $4.08
Fury Charm Fury Charm
+13% Synergy $0.21
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+12% Synergy $0.16
Bull Rush Bull Rush
+12% Synergy $0.05
Dynacharge Dynacharge
+12% Synergy $0.09
Whirling Strike Whirling Strike
+12% Synergy $0.04
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+11% Synergy $11.82
Accelerate Accelerate
+11% Synergy $0.53
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+11% Synergy $0.27
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+10% Synergy $6.43
Free from Flesh Free from Flesh
+10% Synergy $0.04
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+9% Synergy $0.18
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+9% Synergy $0.26
Seething Song Seething Song
+5% Synergy $12.99
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+3% Synergy $2.26
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-1% Synergy $2.45
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-1% Synergy $1.37
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-6% Synergy $10.21
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $66.45
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-8% Synergy $10.47
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-8% Synergy $12.01
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-8% Synergy $13.37
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-12% Synergy $0.43
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-13% Synergy $2.95
Abrade Abrade
-16% Synergy $0.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-17% Synergy $0.51
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-17% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Cleon, Merry Champion's game plan and control the board.

Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+46% Synergy $0.14
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+44% Synergy $0.06
Wild Ride Wild Ride
+36% Synergy $0.26
Rile Rile
+32% Synergy $0.38
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+27% Synergy $0.22
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+27% Synergy $0.31
Maximize Velocity Maximize Velocity
+20% Synergy $0.09
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+17% Synergy $4.13
Seething Anger Seething Anger
+16% Synergy $0.26
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+15% Synergy $14.70
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+12% Synergy $3.59
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+12% Synergy $4.57
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+11% Synergy $0.26
Crash Through Crash Through
+11% Synergy $0.14
Spark of Creativity Spark of Creativity
+11% Synergy $0.17
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+10% Synergy $5.98
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+10% Synergy $7.86
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+8% Synergy $2.34
Distemper of the Blood Distemper of the Blood
+7% Synergy $0.06
Ground Rift Ground Rift
+7% Synergy $0.30
Become Brutes Become Brutes
+7% Synergy $0.12
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+6% Synergy $1.19
Kick in the Door Kick in the Door
+6% Synergy $0.06
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+6% Synergy $0.24
Mishra's Command Mishra's Command
+6% Synergy $0.24
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+6% Synergy $0.16
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+5% Synergy $2.96
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+5% Synergy $3.53
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+5% Synergy $0.19
Heroes' Hangout Heroes' Hangout
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.10
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+4% Synergy $1.22
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+4% Synergy $3.13
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+4% Synergy $0.23
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+1% Synergy $0.23
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.98
Full Throttle Full Throttle
0% Synergy $3.61
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-1% Synergy $1.76
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.69
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-4% Synergy $0.25
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.93
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $1907.80
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.33
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $6.66
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-6% Synergy $0.61
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-21% Synergy $0.37
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-25% Synergy $0.74
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-26% Synergy $2.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+17% Synergy $2.55
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+14% Synergy $10.96
Livewire Lash Livewire Lash
+12% Synergy $0.16
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.21
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+7% Synergy $0.95
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $1.94
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+6% Synergy $1.54
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+6% Synergy $4.31
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+5% Synergy $20.07
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+5% Synergy $0.33
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+4% Synergy $0.09
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+3% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $44.24
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+1% Synergy $0.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.28
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-2% Synergy $3.50
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-3% Synergy $10.44
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-17% Synergy $5.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-28% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Cleon, Merry Champion's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+48% Synergy $0.29
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+43% Synergy $0.41
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+32% Synergy $0.08
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+32% Synergy $0.20
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+23% Synergy $0.07
Cartouche of Zeal Cartouche of Zeal
+18% Synergy $0.07
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+17% Synergy $0.35
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+17% Synergy $0.14
War Squeak War Squeak
+17% Synergy $0.09
Tilonalli's Crown Tilonalli's Crown
+17% Synergy $0.13
Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+15% Synergy $0.31
Hammerhand Hammerhand
+14% Synergy $0.03
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+12% Synergy $0.48
Eternal Warrior Eternal Warrior
+12% Synergy $0.16
Akki War Paint Akki War Paint
+11% Synergy $0.13
Dust Corona Dust Corona
+11% Synergy $0.24
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+10% Synergy $0.14
Escape Velocity Escape Velocity
+10% Synergy $0.12
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+10% Synergy $0.21
Frenzied Rage Frenzied Rage
+10% Synergy $0.15
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+9% Synergy $3.17
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+9% Synergy $1.97
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.39
Taste for Mayhem Taste for Mayhem
+9% Synergy $0.04
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+8% Synergy $0.68
Volcanic Strength Volcanic Strength
+8% Synergy $0.06
Convenient Target Convenient Target
+8% Synergy $0.07
Pain for All Pain for All
+7% Synergy $0.73
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+7% Synergy $7.85
Thunderous Might Thunderous Might
+7% Synergy $0.14
Lost in Memories Lost in Memories
+7% Synergy $0.44
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+7% Synergy $0.20
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+6% Synergy $3.27
Furor of the Bitten Furor of the Bitten
+6% Synergy $0.06
The Brute The Brute
+6% Synergy $0.14
Giant Spectacle Giant Spectacle
+6% Synergy $0.08
Mishra's Domination Mishra's Domination
+6% Synergy $0.07
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+5% Synergy $0.24
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+5% Synergy $0.55
Fire-Rim Form Fire-Rim Form
+5% Synergy $0.07
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+4% Synergy $0.16
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+3% Synergy $14.70
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+2% Synergy $28.97
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+1% Synergy $0.44
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.23
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-3% Synergy $1.09
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-15% Synergy $7.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Cleon, Merry Champion to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+3% Synergy $6.19

Utility Lands

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

Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+24% Synergy $2.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.39
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.36
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+6% Synergy $11.61
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+5% Synergy $11.01
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+5% Synergy $5.75
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+5% Synergy $0.66
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.21
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-4% Synergy $0.30
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-5% Synergy $5.44
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.78
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-8% Synergy $0.24
War Room War Room
-12% Synergy $9.15
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-16% Synergy $15.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.32
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $71.00
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $37.01
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $9.70
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-1% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.31
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-4% Synergy $3.98
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-4% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.01
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-14% Synergy $1.64

Lands

The mana base foundation for Cleon, Merry Champion decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.10
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.52
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+5% Synergy $0.33
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.10
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+4% Synergy $0.41
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $7.40
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.57
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.93
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-8% Synergy $13.37

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