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Cleon, Merry Champion
Price tag $0.13

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

#1961 Current Rank
#2225 Last Week
#1989 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.

Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+18% Synergy $2.64
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+7% Synergy $0.94
Spider-Verse Spider-Verse
+4% Synergy $2.07
Heroes' Hangout Heroes' Hangout
+3% Synergy $0.13
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-1% Synergy $17.40

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 $0.10
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+66% Synergy $0.08
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+66% Synergy $0.21
Brute Force Brute Force
+64% Synergy $0.20
Infuriate Infuriate
+64% Synergy $0.04
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+63% Synergy $0.51
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+60% Synergy $0.07
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+60% Synergy $0.35
Expedite Expedite
+57% Synergy $0.35
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+56% Synergy $0.11

Top Cards

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

Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+56% Synergy $0.28
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+55% Synergy $0.47
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+55% Synergy $0.11
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+55% Synergy $0.11
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+53% Synergy $0.10
Samut's Sprint Samut's Sprint
+53% Synergy $0.08
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+49% Synergy $0.20
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+48% Synergy $1.07
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+43% Synergy $1.00
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+10% Synergy $7.72

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+7% Synergy $8.85
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $110.22
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $28.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $94.95
Gamble Gamble
-13% Synergy $11.61

Creatures

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

Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+37% Synergy $3.40
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+36% Synergy $21.80
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+33% Synergy $5.01
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+30% Synergy $1.45
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+28% Synergy $11.65
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+26% Synergy $0.13
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+21% Synergy $0.15
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+21% Synergy $0.10
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+20% Synergy $0.73
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+19% Synergy $0.08
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+18% Synergy $0.06
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+17% Synergy $0.53
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+16% Synergy $0.49
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+14% Synergy $0.12
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+13% Synergy $1.53
Akroan Crusader Akroan Crusader
+13% Synergy $0.09
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+12% Synergy $0.10
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+12% Synergy $0.54
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+11% Synergy $0.28
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.57
Kiln Fiend Kiln Fiend
+9% Synergy $0.08
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+8% Synergy $12.88
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+8% Synergy $2.00
Emberheart Challenger Emberheart Challenger
+8% Synergy $1.71
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+7% Synergy $0.14
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+6% Synergy $1.98
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+6% Synergy $0.25
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+6% Synergy $11.97
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+6% Synergy $0.93
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+6% Synergy $0.18
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
+6% Synergy $0.42
Arena Athlete Arena Athlete
+6% Synergy $0.04
Satyr Hoplite Satyr Hoplite
+6% Synergy $0.04
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.19
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+5% Synergy $0.06
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+5% Synergy $0.13
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+5% Synergy $1.02
Akroan Conscriptor Akroan Conscriptor
+5% Synergy $0.08
Goldhound Goldhound
+4% Synergy $0.12
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+4% Synergy $5.61
Bedlam Reveler Bedlam Reveler
+4% Synergy $0.12
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+2% Synergy $8.78
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
0% Synergy $0.23
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
0% Synergy $1.08
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
0% Synergy $0.19
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
-2% Synergy $0.28
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-3% Synergy $31.45
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-3% Synergy $3.01
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-8% Synergy $3.34

Instants

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

Raze the Effigy Raze the Effigy
+51% Synergy $0.09
Invigorated Rampage Invigorated Rampage
+50% Synergy $0.19
Run Amok Run Amok
+49% Synergy $0.04
Brute Strength Brute Strength
+49% Synergy $0.14
Turn Inside Out Turn Inside Out
+47% Synergy $0.09
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+43% Synergy $0.09
Antagonize Antagonize
+42% Synergy $0.06
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+41% Synergy $1.52
Built to Smash Built to Smash
+40% Synergy $0.11
Stolen Vitality Stolen Vitality
+36% Synergy $0.06
Borrowed Hostility Borrowed Hostility
+35% Synergy $0.04
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+34% Synergy $0.10
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+33% Synergy $0.25
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+32% Synergy $0.06
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+31% Synergy $0.08
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+30% Synergy $0.12
Felonious Rage Felonious Rage
+30% Synergy $0.03
Rouse the Mob Rouse the Mob
+24% Synergy $0.08
Full Bore Full Bore
+21% Synergy $0.12
Inordinate Rage Inordinate Rage
+21% Synergy $0.04
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+16% Synergy $2.61
Fists of the Anvil Fists of the Anvil
+16% Synergy $0.13
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+14% Synergy $4.17
Bull Rush Bull Rush
+14% Synergy $0.04
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+13% Synergy $7.59
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+13% Synergy $0.14
Dynacharge Dynacharge
+13% Synergy $0.11
Accelerate Accelerate
+11% Synergy $0.52
Whirling Strike Whirling Strike
+11% Synergy $0.05
Rig for War Rig for War
+11% Synergy $0.03
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+11% Synergy $0.37
Fury Charm Fury Charm
+11% Synergy $0.19
Free from Flesh Free from Flesh
+11% Synergy $0.03
Hearts on Fire Hearts on Fire
+11% Synergy $0.04
Seething Song Seething Song
+10% Synergy $6.34
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+9% Synergy $0.20
Twinferno Twinferno
+7% Synergy $0.15
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+5% Synergy $1.42
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
0% Synergy $4.19
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-1% Synergy $1.17
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-5% Synergy $6.72
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $52.71
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-6% Synergy $9.52
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-7% Synergy $9.63
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-8% Synergy $11.46
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-11% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-13% Synergy $1.01
Abrade Abrade
-14% Synergy $0.18
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-19% Synergy $0.10
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-20% Synergy $0.51

Sorceries

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

Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+45% Synergy $0.13
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+44% Synergy $0.07
Rile Rile
+34% Synergy $0.20
Wild Ride Wild Ride
+33% Synergy $0.07
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+28% Synergy $0.08
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+28% Synergy $0.13
Maximize Velocity Maximize Velocity
+21% Synergy $0.08
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+18% Synergy $2.55
Seething Anger Seething Anger
+17% Synergy $0.27
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+16% Synergy $13.64
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+14% Synergy $2.34
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+12% Synergy $2.52
Crash Through Crash Through
+12% Synergy $0.17
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+11% Synergy $0.24
Spark of Creativity Spark of Creativity
+11% Synergy $0.18
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+10% Synergy $4.38
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+10% Synergy $3.58
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+9% Synergy $1.82
Ground Rift Ground Rift
+9% Synergy $0.32
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+7% Synergy $5.13
Kick in the Door Kick in the Door
+7% Synergy $0.06
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+6% Synergy $2.95
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+6% Synergy $0.05
Mishra's Command Mishra's Command
+6% Synergy $0.20
Distemper of the Blood Distemper of the Blood
+6% Synergy $0.08
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+5% Synergy $7.32
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+5% Synergy $0.08
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+5% Synergy $0.19
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+5% Synergy $0.03
Become Brutes Become Brutes
+5% Synergy $0.09
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+4% Synergy $0.74
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+4% Synergy $0.97
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.02
Full Throttle Full Throttle
0% Synergy $2.63
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
0% Synergy $0.12
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.68
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-2% Synergy $1.36
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-3% Synergy $1.88
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $8.13
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.16
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $5.20
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-6% Synergy $0.19
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-7% Synergy $0.38
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-20% Synergy $0.21
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-25% Synergy $1.88
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-25% Synergy $4.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+18% Synergy $1.30
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+15% Synergy $8.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.22
Livewire Lash Livewire Lash
+12% Synergy $0.13
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.07
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+7% Synergy $1.51
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+7% Synergy $0.98
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+6% Synergy $0.85
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+6% Synergy $3.78
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+5% Synergy $19.67
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+5% Synergy $0.23
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+4% Synergy $0.29
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+4% Synergy $0.07
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+4% Synergy $5.06
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $37.23
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
0% Synergy $0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.21
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-1% Synergy $5.16
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-1% Synergy $8.56
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-15% Synergy $6.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-28% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+46% Synergy $0.21
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+41% Synergy $0.33
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+33% Synergy $0.05
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+31% Synergy $0.08
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+21% Synergy $0.09
Cartouche of Zeal Cartouche of Zeal
+18% Synergy $0.04
War Squeak War Squeak
+18% Synergy $0.04
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+17% Synergy $0.33
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+17% Synergy $0.13
Tilonalli's Crown Tilonalli's Crown
+17% Synergy $0.10
Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+16% Synergy $0.47
Hammerhand Hammerhand
+15% Synergy $0.05
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+12% Synergy $0.25
Akki War Paint Akki War Paint
+12% Synergy $0.04
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+11% Synergy $0.16
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+11% Synergy $0.17
Dust Corona Dust Corona
+11% Synergy $0.14
Eternal Warrior Eternal Warrior
+11% Synergy $0.15
Pain for All Pain for All
+10% Synergy $0.66
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+10% Synergy $0.95
Frenzied Rage Frenzied Rage
+10% Synergy $0.05
Escape Velocity Escape Velocity
+10% Synergy $0.08
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+9% Synergy $0.55
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.37
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+8% Synergy $2.11
Convenient Target Convenient Target
+8% Synergy $0.04
Taste for Mayhem Taste for Mayhem
+8% Synergy $0.04
Thunderous Might Thunderous Might
+7% Synergy $0.12
Volcanic Strength Volcanic Strength
+7% Synergy $0.07
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+7% Synergy $0.10
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+6% Synergy $6.46
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+6% Synergy $0.62
Furor of the Bitten Furor of the Bitten
+6% Synergy $0.02
The Brute The Brute
+6% Synergy $0.16
Mishra's Domination Mishra's Domination
+6% Synergy $0.09
Fire-Rim Form Fire-Rim Form
+6% Synergy $0.02
Giant Spectacle Giant Spectacle
+5% Synergy $0.02
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+4% Synergy $0.10
Super State Super State
+4% Synergy $9.53
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+3% Synergy $18.46
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+3% Synergy $23.38
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+3% Synergy $0.13
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.09
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.34
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-3% Synergy $0.78
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-16% Synergy $6.66

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+3% Synergy $5.58

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.31
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.35
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+7% Synergy $6.23
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $7.92
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+4% Synergy $1.55
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.72
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.15
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-4% Synergy $6.04
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-4% Synergy $0.16
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.07
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $35.27
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-9% Synergy $0.32
War Room War Room
-12% Synergy $3.04
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $39.21
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-14% Synergy $17.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.23
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $62.61
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $26.65
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.66
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-1% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.48
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-5% Synergy $2.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.48
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-13% Synergy $1.21

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.28
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.57
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+6% Synergy $0.26
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $6.61
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.02
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.31
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.43
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $8.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.17
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-8% Synergy $11.46

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