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Cleon, Merry Champion
Price tag $0.19

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

#2206 Current Rank
#1842 Last Week
#2008 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.

Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+27% Synergy $1.70
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+17% Synergy $1.06
Cunning Maneuver Cunning Maneuver
+12% Synergy $0.05
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+11% Synergy $5.02
Zuko, Firebending Master Zuko, Firebending Master
+9% Synergy $15.94

High Synergy Cards

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

Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+74% Synergy $0.11
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+67% Synergy $0.28
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+66% Synergy $0.09
Brute Force Brute Force
+66% Synergy $0.19
Infuriate Infuriate
+65% Synergy $0.05
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+63% Synergy $0.58
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+61% Synergy $0.11
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+60% Synergy $0.53
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+57% Synergy $0.12
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+57% Synergy $0.43

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 $0.07
Expedite Expedite
+56% Synergy $0.94
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+55% Synergy $2.29
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+55% Synergy $0.15
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+53% Synergy $0.08
Samut's Sprint Samut's Sprint
+53% Synergy $0.08
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+49% Synergy $1.25
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+49% Synergy $0.16
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+43% Synergy $0.98
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+9% Synergy $9.56

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+5% Synergy $11.26
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-1% Synergy $116.73
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $30.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $89.88
Gamble Gamble
-14% Synergy $9.42

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
+36% Synergy $21.78
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+35% Synergy $15.99
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+33% Synergy $5.02
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+31% Synergy $1.53
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+27% Synergy $0.19
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+27% Synergy $12.76
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+22% Synergy $0.23
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+21% Synergy $0.16
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+20% Synergy $1.41
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+19% Synergy $0.08
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+18% Synergy $6.87
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+18% Synergy $0.06
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+17% Synergy $1.04
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+17% Synergy $0.74
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+15% Synergy $0.10
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+13% Synergy $2.46
Akroan Crusader Akroan Crusader
+13% Synergy $0.09
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+11% Synergy $0.08
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+11% Synergy $0.59
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+11% Synergy $0.30
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $2.18
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+8% Synergy $2.11
Emberheart Challenger Emberheart Challenger
+8% Synergy $1.96
Kiln Fiend Kiln Fiend
+8% Synergy $0.07
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+7% Synergy $11.70
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+7% Synergy $0.18
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+7% Synergy $0.19
Arena Athlete Arena Athlete
+7% Synergy $0.05
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+6% Synergy $0.18
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+6% Synergy $0.31
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+6% Synergy $12.49
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
+6% Synergy $0.45
Satyr Hoplite Satyr Hoplite
+6% Synergy $0.04
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+5% Synergy $2.36
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+5% Synergy $0.05
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+5% Synergy $0.15
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+5% Synergy $1.44
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+5% Synergy $0.50
Bedlam Reveler Bedlam Reveler
+5% Synergy $0.14
Akroan Conscriptor Akroan Conscriptor
+5% Synergy $0.07
Goldhound Goldhound
+4% Synergy $0.09
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+4% Synergy $5.64
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+2% Synergy $10.32
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+1% Synergy $0.21
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
0% Synergy $6.58
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
0% Synergy $0.22
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
-2% Synergy $0.29
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-3% Synergy $4.96
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-4% Synergy $36.67
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-9% Synergy $5.76

Instants

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

Raze the Effigy Raze the Effigy
+51% Synergy $0.11
Brute Strength Brute Strength
+51% Synergy $0.12
Invigorated Rampage Invigorated Rampage
+51% Synergy $0.23
Run Amok Run Amok
+50% Synergy $0.81
Turn Inside Out Turn Inside Out
+47% Synergy $0.11
Antagonize Antagonize
+43% Synergy $0.09
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+42% Synergy $0.11
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+41% Synergy $1.61
Built to Smash Built to Smash
+41% Synergy $0.10
Stolen Vitality Stolen Vitality
+37% Synergy $0.05
Borrowed Hostility Borrowed Hostility
+36% Synergy $0.04
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+35% Synergy $0.13
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+32% Synergy $0.08
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+32% Synergy $0.25
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+31% Synergy $0.07
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+28% Synergy $0.17
Felonious Rage Felonious Rage
+28% Synergy $0.08
Full Bore Full Bore
+24% Synergy $0.12
Rouse the Mob Rouse the Mob
+24% Synergy $0.06
Inordinate Rage Inordinate Rage
+21% Synergy $0.04
Fists of the Anvil Fists of the Anvil
+17% Synergy $0.14
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+15% Synergy $3.50
Bull Rush Bull Rush
+14% Synergy $0.05
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+13% Synergy $0.14
Dynacharge Dynacharge
+13% Synergy $0.13
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+12% Synergy $6.15
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+12% Synergy $8.73
Whirling Strike Whirling Strike
+12% Synergy $0.03
Fury Charm Fury Charm
+12% Synergy $0.18
Free from Flesh Free from Flesh
+12% Synergy $0.02
Accelerate Accelerate
+11% Synergy $0.53
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+11% Synergy $0.34
Rig for War Rig for War
+10% Synergy $0.04
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+9% Synergy $0.16
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+8% Synergy $0.17
Seething Song Seething Song
+7% Synergy $8.01
Twinferno Twinferno
+7% Synergy $0.21
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+4% Synergy $2.22
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
0% Synergy $3.22
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-1% Synergy $1.39
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $48.80
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-6% Synergy $7.40
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-7% Synergy $7.04
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-7% Synergy $10.42
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-8% Synergy $11.77
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-11% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-13% Synergy $1.26
Abrade Abrade
-15% Synergy $0.12
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-19% Synergy $0.37
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-19% Synergy $0.11

Sorceries

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

Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+45% Synergy $0.09
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+44% Synergy $0.05
Wild Ride Wild Ride
+35% Synergy $0.08
Rile Rile
+33% Synergy $0.26
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+30% Synergy $0.18
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+27% Synergy $0.06
Maximize Velocity Maximize Velocity
+21% Synergy $0.08
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+17% Synergy $3.25
Seething Anger Seething Anger
+17% Synergy $0.27
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+16% Synergy $15.42
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+14% Synergy $3.14
Crash Through Crash Through
+12% Synergy $0.23
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+11% Synergy $0.25
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+11% Synergy $3.04
Spark of Creativity Spark of Creativity
+11% Synergy $0.17
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+10% Synergy $5.27
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+9% Synergy $5.63
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+8% Synergy $2.03
Ground Rift Ground Rift
+8% Synergy $0.37
Distemper of the Blood Distemper of the Blood
+8% Synergy $0.05
Kick in the Door Kick in the Door
+7% Synergy $0.08
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+6% Synergy $0.08
Mishra's Command Mishra's Command
+6% Synergy $0.25
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+6% Synergy $0.05
Become Brutes Become Brutes
+6% Synergy $0.09
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+5% Synergy $2.57
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+5% Synergy $2.96
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+5% Synergy $0.09
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+5% Synergy $0.19
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+4% Synergy $0.76
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+4% Synergy $1.64
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+4% Synergy $2.23
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.00
Full Throttle Full Throttle
0% Synergy $2.58
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.76
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-2% Synergy $0.95
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.54
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $5.89
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $4.72
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-6% Synergy $0.17
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-6% Synergy $0.20
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-8% Synergy $0.40
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-20% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-25% Synergy $2.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-26% Synergy $1.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+18% Synergy $1.40
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+15% Synergy $9.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.38
Livewire Lash Livewire Lash
+12% Synergy $0.14
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.06
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+7% Synergy $1.83
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+7% Synergy $0.77
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+6% Synergy $0.92
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+6% Synergy $4.13
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+5% Synergy $17.68
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+5% Synergy $0.24
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+4% Synergy $0.28
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+3% Synergy $0.10
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $38.64
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+1% Synergy $0.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.18
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-1% Synergy $3.93
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-2% Synergy $9.02
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-16% Synergy $4.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-28% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+46% Synergy $0.13
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+41% Synergy $0.31
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+33% Synergy $0.04
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+31% Synergy $0.10
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+21% Synergy $0.09
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+18% Synergy $0.34
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+18% Synergy $0.13
Cartouche of Zeal Cartouche of Zeal
+18% Synergy $0.02
Tilonalli's Crown Tilonalli's Crown
+17% Synergy $0.07
War Squeak War Squeak
+17% Synergy $0.05
Hammerhand Hammerhand
+15% Synergy $0.03
Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+15% Synergy $0.40
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+13% Synergy $0.37
Akki War Paint Akki War Paint
+12% Synergy $0.08
Dust Corona Dust Corona
+12% Synergy $0.13
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+11% Synergy $0.19
Eternal Warrior Eternal Warrior
+11% Synergy $0.15
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+10% Synergy $2.00
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+10% Synergy $0.15
Frenzied Rage Frenzied Rage
+10% Synergy $0.06
Escape Velocity Escape Velocity
+10% Synergy $0.06
Pain for All Pain for All
+9% Synergy $0.49
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+9% Synergy $0.65
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.37
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+8% Synergy $3.35
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+8% Synergy $0.88
Convenient Target Convenient Target
+8% Synergy $0.04
Taste for Mayhem Taste for Mayhem
+8% Synergy $0.03
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+7% Synergy $19.63
Volcanic Strength Volcanic Strength
+7% Synergy $0.06
Thunderous Might Thunderous Might
+7% Synergy $0.13
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+7% Synergy $0.12
Furor of the Bitten Furor of the Bitten
+6% Synergy $0.03
The Brute The Brute
+6% Synergy $0.17
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+6% Synergy $0.57
Giant Spectacle Giant Spectacle
+6% Synergy $0.03
Mishra's Domination Mishra's Domination
+6% Synergy $0.09
Fire-Rim Form Fire-Rim Form
+5% Synergy $0.03
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+4% Synergy $0.08
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+3% Synergy $26.17
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+3% Synergy $18.87
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+3% Synergy $0.16
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.07
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.37
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-4% Synergy $0.64
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-15% Synergy $6.52

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+4% Synergy $5.45

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.38
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.23
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+7% Synergy $6.17
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $10.47
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+5% Synergy $3.04
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.71
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.14
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-4% Synergy $0.19
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-5% Synergy $4.91
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-7% Synergy $1.26
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-8% Synergy $0.21
War Room War Room
-13% Synergy $4.85
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-13% Synergy $37.97
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-15% Synergy $16.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.26
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $23.83
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $61.28
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $9.68
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.85
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-2% Synergy $0.37
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-5% Synergy $2.42
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.27
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-13% Synergy $2.03

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.18
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $2.18
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+6% Synergy $0.30
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.00
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.35
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.57
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $6.66
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.09
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $5.89
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-8% Synergy $11.77

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