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Cleon, Merry Champion
Price tag $0.14

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

#1985 Current Rank
#1917 Last Week
#2007 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
+30% Synergy $0.22
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+25% Synergy $0.26
Giantfall Giantfall
+9% Synergy $0.20
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+8% Synergy $2.46
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-10% Synergy $16.81

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 $0.11
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+67% Synergy $0.10
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+66% Synergy $0.25
Brute Force Brute Force
+66% Synergy $0.25
Infuriate Infuriate
+65% Synergy $0.07
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+63% Synergy $0.66
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+61% Synergy $0.08
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+59% Synergy $0.76
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+57% Synergy $1.64
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+56% Synergy $0.18

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 $0.09
Expedite Expedite
+55% Synergy $0.69
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+55% Synergy $3.83
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+54% Synergy $0.15
Samut's Sprint Samut's Sprint
+53% Synergy $0.07
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+51% Synergy $0.12
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+49% Synergy $0.28
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+47% Synergy $2.38
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+44% Synergy $0.96
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+7% Synergy $10.32

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+5% Synergy $13.17
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-1% Synergy $115.71
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $42.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $98.84
Gamble Gamble
-13% Synergy $10.73

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 $20.98
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+33% Synergy $14.77
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+32% Synergy $5.30
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+30% Synergy $1.30
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+28% Synergy $0.18
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+26% Synergy $13.19
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+23% Synergy $0.25
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+21% Synergy $0.14
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+20% Synergy $1.30
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+19% Synergy $0.89
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+19% Synergy $0.05
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+18% Synergy $5.54
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+17% Synergy $0.85
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+17% Synergy $0.06
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+16% Synergy $0.51
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+14% Synergy $0.09
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+13% Synergy $2.88
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+13% Synergy $0.06
Akroan Crusader Akroan Crusader
+13% Synergy $0.08
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+11% Synergy $0.59
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+11% Synergy $0.23
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.86
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+9% Synergy $0.10
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+9% Synergy $6.04
Kiln Fiend Kiln Fiend
+9% Synergy $0.07
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+8% Synergy $1.88
Emberheart Challenger Emberheart Challenger
+8% Synergy $2.65
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+7% Synergy $0.21
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+7% Synergy $0.09
Arena Athlete Arena Athlete
+7% Synergy $0.01
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+6% Synergy $13.35
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+6% Synergy $0.23
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+6% Synergy $0.39
Zuko, Firebending Master Zuko, Firebending Master
+6% Synergy $17.45
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
+6% Synergy $0.48
Satyr Hoplite Satyr Hoplite
+6% Synergy $0.05
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+5% Synergy $2.75
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+5% Synergy $0.16
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+5% Synergy $1.32
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+5% Synergy $15.05
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+5% Synergy $0.47
Goldhound Goldhound
+4% Synergy $0.07
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+2% Synergy $0.24
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+1% Synergy $13.75
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
0% Synergy $5.66
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
0% Synergy $0.29
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-2% Synergy $5.67
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
-2% Synergy $0.38
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-5% Synergy $37.52
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-10% Synergy $7.32

Instants

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

Brute Strength Brute Strength
+51% Synergy $0.12
Run Amok Run Amok
+51% Synergy $0.36
Invigorated Rampage Invigorated Rampage
+51% Synergy $0.20
Raze the Effigy Raze the Effigy
+50% Synergy $0.09
Turn Inside Out Turn Inside Out
+47% Synergy $0.05
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+41% Synergy $0.12
Antagonize Antagonize
+41% Synergy $0.06
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+40% Synergy $2.18
Built to Smash Built to Smash
+40% Synergy $0.09
Stolen Vitality Stolen Vitality
+36% Synergy $0.04
Borrowed Hostility Borrowed Hostility
+35% Synergy $0.04
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+34% Synergy $0.08
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+33% Synergy $0.14
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+31% Synergy $0.25
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+31% Synergy $0.11
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+28% Synergy $0.15
Felonious Rage Felonious Rage
+28% Synergy $0.03
Full Bore Full Bore
+27% Synergy $0.16
Rouse the Mob Rouse the Mob
+24% Synergy $0.06
Inordinate Rage Inordinate Rage
+20% Synergy $0.05
Cunning Maneuver Cunning Maneuver
+17% Synergy $0.02
Fists of the Anvil Fists of the Anvil
+16% Synergy $0.17
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+14% Synergy $4.51
Bull Rush Bull Rush
+13% Synergy $0.05
Dynacharge Dynacharge
+13% Synergy $0.10
Fury Charm Fury Charm
+13% Synergy $0.16
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+12% Synergy $12.38
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+12% Synergy $0.17
Whirling Strike Whirling Strike
+12% Synergy $0.03
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+11% Synergy $6.16
Rig for War Rig for War
+11% Synergy $0.04
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+11% Synergy $0.27
Accelerate Accelerate
+10% Synergy $0.52
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+10% Synergy $0.14
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+10% Synergy $0.20
Free from Flesh Free from Flesh
+10% Synergy $0.04
Seething Song Seething Song
+5% Synergy $9.71
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+4% Synergy $2.96
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+4% Synergy $2.46
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
0% Synergy $3.20
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-1% Synergy $1.33
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-6% Synergy $7.66
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $62.01
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-8% Synergy $12.12
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-9% Synergy $8.67
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-11% Synergy $0.45
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-12% Synergy $1.76
Abrade Abrade
-14% Synergy $0.17
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-17% Synergy $0.12
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-19% Synergy $0.47

Sorceries

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

Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+45% Synergy $0.12
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+43% Synergy $0.09
Wild Ride Wild Ride
+34% Synergy $0.12
Rile Rile
+32% Synergy $0.28
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+28% Synergy $0.14
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+27% Synergy $0.08
Maximize Velocity Maximize Velocity
+20% Synergy $0.07
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+17% Synergy $3.24
Seething Anger Seething Anger
+17% Synergy $0.27
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+16% Synergy $14.81
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+13% Synergy $3.83
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+12% Synergy $3.63
Crash Through Crash Through
+12% Synergy $0.17
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+11% Synergy $0.18
Spark of Creativity Spark of Creativity
+10% Synergy $0.17
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+10% Synergy $6.00
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+9% Synergy $5.54
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+8% Synergy $2.14
Ground Rift Ground Rift
+8% Synergy $0.35
Distemper of the Blood Distemper of the Blood
+7% Synergy $0.07
Become Brutes Become Brutes
+7% Synergy $0.08
Kick in the Door Kick in the Door
+6% Synergy $0.09
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+6% Synergy $0.04
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+6% Synergy $0.06
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+5% Synergy $1.23
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+5% Synergy $3.37
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+5% Synergy $2.21
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+5% Synergy $3.28
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+5% Synergy $0.19
Mishra's Command Mishra's Command
+5% Synergy $0.23
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+4% Synergy $0.11
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.07
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+3% Synergy $0.97
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.80
Full Throttle Full Throttle
0% Synergy $2.60
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-2% Synergy $1.03
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.58
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $6.99
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-5% Synergy $0.19
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $5.76
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-6% Synergy $0.46
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-6% Synergy $0.08
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-21% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-25% Synergy $0.93
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-26% Synergy $2.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+18% Synergy $1.72
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+15% Synergy $9.99
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.58
Livewire Lash Livewire Lash
+12% Synergy $0.13
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.08
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+7% Synergy $2.26
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+7% Synergy $0.71
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+6% Synergy $1.08
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+6% Synergy $4.74
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+5% Synergy $19.38
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+5% Synergy $0.26
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+4% Synergy $0.33
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+4% Synergy $0.07
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+1% Synergy $40.10
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+1% Synergy $0.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.23
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-2% Synergy $3.04
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-2% Synergy $9.54
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-15% Synergy $2.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-28% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

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

Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+47% Synergy $0.16
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+42% Synergy $0.36
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+32% Synergy $0.05
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+31% Synergy $0.08
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+22% Synergy $0.06
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+18% Synergy $0.35
War Squeak War Squeak
+18% Synergy $0.06
Cartouche of Zeal Cartouche of Zeal
+18% Synergy $0.06
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+17% Synergy $0.15
Tilonalli's Crown Tilonalli's Crown
+17% Synergy $0.06
Hammerhand Hammerhand
+15% Synergy $0.04
Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+15% Synergy $0.29
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+13% Synergy $0.44
Akki War Paint Akki War Paint
+12% Synergy $0.05
Dust Corona Dust Corona
+12% Synergy $0.15
Eternal Warrior Eternal Warrior
+12% Synergy $0.14
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+11% Synergy $0.15
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+11% Synergy $0.17
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+10% Synergy $3.21
Frenzied Rage Frenzied Rage
+10% Synergy $0.06
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+9% Synergy $0.58
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.39
Escape Velocity Escape Velocity
+9% Synergy $0.06
Volcanic Strength Volcanic Strength
+9% Synergy $0.05
Taste for Mayhem Taste for Mayhem
+9% Synergy $0.03
Pain for All Pain for All
+8% Synergy $0.65
Thunderous Might Thunderous Might
+8% Synergy $0.10
Convenient Target Convenient Target
+8% Synergy $0.04
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+7% Synergy $15.04
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+7% Synergy $4.26
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+7% Synergy $0.71
Furor of the Bitten Furor of the Bitten
+7% Synergy $0.02
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+6% Synergy $0.11
The Brute The Brute
+6% Synergy $0.13
Mishra's Domination Mishra's Domination
+6% Synergy $0.07
Giant Spectacle Giant Spectacle
+6% Synergy $0.03
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+5% Synergy $0.75
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+4% Synergy $0.07
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+4% Synergy $0.17
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+3% Synergy $26.34
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+3% Synergy $15.82
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+1% Synergy $0.43
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.11
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-4% Synergy $0.75
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-15% Synergy $6.98

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+4% Synergy $6.37

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.27
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+18% Synergy $2.33
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.30
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+6% Synergy $9.32
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+5% Synergy $10.90
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+4% Synergy $8.35
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.66
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.13
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-4% Synergy $0.20
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-5% Synergy $5.66
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-7% Synergy $1.71
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-8% Synergy $0.23
War Room War Room
-13% Synergy $5.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-14% Synergy $45.08
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-15% Synergy $15.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.28
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $65.66
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $33.69
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $8.99
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-1% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.72
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-5% Synergy $4.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.04
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-14% Synergy $1.94

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.22
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.86
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+5% Synergy $0.32
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.07
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.32
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.54
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $6.57
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $6.99
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.21
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-8% Synergy $11.47

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