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Cleon, Merry Champion
Price tag $0.25

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2513 Current Rank
#3472 Last Week
#2048 Past 2 Years

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.

Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+6% Synergy $0.28
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+5% Synergy $0.78
Choreographed Sparks Choreographed Sparks
+3% Synergy $0.28
Molten-Core Maestro Molten-Core Maestro
+2% Synergy $0.79
Flashback Flashback
+1% Synergy $4.96

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 $0.34
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+69% Synergy $0.37
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+67% Synergy $0.27
Infuriate Infuriate
+66% Synergy $0.14
Brute Force Brute Force
+66% Synergy $0.36
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+65% Synergy $0.37
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+61% Synergy $0.16
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+60% Synergy $0.71
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+57% Synergy $0.51
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+57% Synergy $2.00

Top Cards

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

Bulk Up Bulk Up
+56% Synergy $0.33
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+56% Synergy $0.13
Expedite Expedite
+53% Synergy $1.32
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+53% Synergy $0.23
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+52% Synergy $0.23
Samut's Sprint Samut's Sprint
+52% Synergy $0.16
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+50% Synergy $0.24
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+44% Synergy $1.46
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+43% Synergy $1.47
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+5% Synergy $12.67

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+5% Synergy $10.97
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $167.83
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $43.06
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $129.20
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $15.70

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
+33% Synergy $34.26
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+32% Synergy $4.77
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+30% Synergy $5.58
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+30% Synergy $1.68
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+28% Synergy $0.50
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+26% Synergy $0.26
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+25% Synergy $16.14
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+22% Synergy $0.31
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+21% Synergy $6.16
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+21% Synergy $0.26
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+19% Synergy $0.24
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+18% Synergy $0.79
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+17% Synergy $0.34
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+17% Synergy $0.21
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+16% Synergy $0.36
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+14% Synergy $0.12
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+13% Synergy $0.21
Akroan Crusader Akroan Crusader
+13% Synergy $0.09
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+12% Synergy $3.38
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+12% Synergy $0.60
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+10% Synergy $0.33
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.40
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+8% Synergy $0.25
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+8% Synergy $10.74
Emberheart Challenger Emberheart Challenger
+8% Synergy $0.86
Kiln Fiend Kiln Fiend
+8% Synergy $0.21
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+7% Synergy $1.62
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+7% Synergy $2.95
Arena Athlete Arena Athlete
+7% Synergy $0.08
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+6% Synergy $3.40
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+6% Synergy $19.60
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+6% Synergy $0.34
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+6% Synergy $2.07
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+6% Synergy $0.40
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+6% Synergy $0.28
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+6% Synergy $0.42
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+6% Synergy $0.32
Satyr Hoplite Satyr Hoplite
+6% Synergy $0.18
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+5% Synergy $0.25
Goldhound Goldhound
+5% Synergy $0.20
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+5% Synergy $15.38
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
+5% Synergy $0.47
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+2% Synergy $0.35
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+1% Synergy $0.33
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
0% Synergy $2.21
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
0% Synergy $12.87
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-2% Synergy $0.75
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-5% Synergy $47.34
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-12% Synergy $5.79
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-12% Synergy $22.31

Instants

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

Brute Strength Brute Strength
+52% Synergy $0.20
Invigorated Rampage Invigorated Rampage
+51% Synergy $0.29
Raze the Effigy Raze the Effigy
+50% Synergy $0.24
Run Amok Run Amok
+49% Synergy $0.17
Turn Inside Out Turn Inside Out
+48% Synergy $0.21
Reckless Ransacking Reckless Ransacking
+45% Synergy $0.24
Antagonize Antagonize
+41% Synergy $0.20
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+40% Synergy $0.20
Built to Smash Built to Smash
+40% Synergy $0.18
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+39% Synergy $3.93
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+39% Synergy $0.23
Stolen Vitality Stolen Vitality
+38% Synergy $0.06
Borrowed Hostility Borrowed Hostility
+35% Synergy $0.08
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+33% Synergy $0.32
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+33% Synergy $0.23
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+30% Synergy $0.26
Full Bore Full Bore
+28% Synergy $0.27
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+28% Synergy $0.21
Felonious Rage Felonious Rage
+27% Synergy $0.15
Rouse the Mob Rouse the Mob
+24% Synergy $0.18
Giantfall Giantfall
+23% Synergy $0.22
Inordinate Rage Inordinate Rage
+20% Synergy $0.15
Fists of the Anvil Fists of the Anvil
+17% Synergy $0.24
Cunning Maneuver Cunning Maneuver
+16% Synergy $0.20
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+15% Synergy $6.19
Fury Charm Fury Charm
+13% Synergy $0.25
Whirling Strike Whirling Strike
+13% Synergy $0.06
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+12% Synergy $0.25
Bull Rush Bull Rush
+12% Synergy $0.03
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+11% Synergy $5.95
Dynacharge Dynacharge
+11% Synergy $0.10
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+11% Synergy $0.39
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+10% Synergy $7.10
Accelerate Accelerate
+10% Synergy $0.60
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+9% Synergy $0.25
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+9% Synergy $0.30
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+7% Synergy $1.35
Seething Song Seething Song
+4% Synergy $13.22
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+2% Synergy $0.72
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
0% Synergy $5.42
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
0% Synergy $1.54
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-6% Synergy $12.52
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-7% Synergy $11.70
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $70.06
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-8% Synergy $11.27
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-12% Synergy $0.45
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-13% Synergy $0.96
Abrade Abrade
-15% Synergy $0.31
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-15% Synergy $0.28
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-18% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

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

Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+46% Synergy $0.19
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+42% Synergy $0.14
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+37% Synergy $0.37
Wild Ride Wild Ride
+37% Synergy $0.24
Rile Rile
+33% Synergy $0.38
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+26% Synergy $0.15
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+25% Synergy $0.36
Maximize Velocity Maximize Velocity
+19% Synergy $0.19
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+17% Synergy $4.57
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+16% Synergy $13.92
Seething Anger Seething Anger
+16% Synergy $0.27
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+12% Synergy $6.18
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+11% Synergy $7.92
Crash Through Crash Through
+11% Synergy $0.15
Spark of Creativity Spark of Creativity
+11% Synergy $0.16
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+10% Synergy $0.32
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+9% Synergy $6.49
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+9% Synergy $11.65
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+7% Synergy $2.05
Distemper of the Blood Distemper of the Blood
+7% Synergy $0.06
Ground Rift Ground Rift
+7% Synergy $0.28
Become Brutes Become Brutes
+7% Synergy $0.13
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+6% Synergy $1.08
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+6% Synergy $0.32
Mishra's Command Mishra's Command
+6% Synergy $0.30
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+6% Synergy $0.22
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+5% Synergy $3.38
Kick in the Door Kick in the Door
+5% Synergy $0.19
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+5% Synergy $7.57
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+5% Synergy $0.33
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+4% Synergy $2.78
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+4% Synergy $0.23
Heroes' Hangout Heroes' Hangout
+4% Synergy $0.21
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.94
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+3% Synergy $4.40
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $1.66
Full Throttle Full Throttle
0% Synergy $5.96
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-1% Synergy $2.45
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.15
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-4% Synergy $0.28
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $9.02
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $2063.83
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $7.76
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.31
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-7% Synergy $0.26
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-20% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-26% Synergy $0.87
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-27% Synergy $1.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+17% Synergy $3.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.95
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+13% Synergy $7.97
Livewire Lash Livewire Lash
+11% Synergy $0.21
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+9% Synergy $0.29
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+7% Synergy $2.53
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+7% Synergy $0.91
Vorrac Battlehorns Vorrac Battlehorns
+6% Synergy $1.25
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+5% Synergy $24.14
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+5% Synergy $4.63
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+5% Synergy $0.36
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+4% Synergy $0.12
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+3% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $44.72
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+1% Synergy $0.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-2% Synergy $4.16
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-3% Synergy $13.56
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-16% Synergy $5.47
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-28% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+48% Synergy $0.32
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+42% Synergy $0.42
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+32% Synergy $0.11
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+32% Synergy $0.23
Messenger's Speed Messenger's Speed
+21% Synergy $0.16
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+18% Synergy $0.26
Cartouche of Zeal Cartouche of Zeal
+18% Synergy $0.06
Tilonalli's Crown Tilonalli's Crown
+17% Synergy $0.23
War Squeak War Squeak
+17% Synergy $0.10
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+16% Synergy $0.36
Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+15% Synergy $0.33
Hammerhand Hammerhand
+14% Synergy $0.06
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+12% Synergy $0.40
Akki War Paint Akki War Paint
+12% Synergy $0.18
Eternal Warrior Eternal Warrior
+12% Synergy $0.19
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+11% Synergy $0.13
Dust Corona Dust Corona
+11% Synergy $0.28
Crown of Flames Crown of Flames
+11% Synergy $0.34
Escape Velocity Escape Velocity
+10% Synergy $0.18
Frenzied Rage Frenzied Rage
+10% Synergy $0.22
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+9% Synergy $3.32
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+9% Synergy $1.61
Taste for Mayhem Taste for Mayhem
+9% Synergy $0.14
Draconic Destiny Draconic Destiny
+8% Synergy $0.44
Volcanic Strength Volcanic Strength
+8% Synergy $0.07
Convenient Target Convenient Target
+8% Synergy $0.08
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+7% Synergy $0.73
Thunderous Might Thunderous Might
+7% Synergy $0.31
Furor of the Bitten Furor of the Bitten
+7% Synergy $0.11
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+6% Synergy $7.84
Pain for All Pain for All
+6% Synergy $0.44
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+6% Synergy $3.19
Lost in Memories Lost in Memories
+6% Synergy $0.36
Rune of Speed Rune of Speed
+6% Synergy $0.26
The Brute The Brute
+6% Synergy $0.10
Giant Spectacle Giant Spectacle
+6% Synergy $0.08
Mishra's Domination Mishra's Domination
+6% Synergy $0.07
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+5% Synergy $0.19
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+5% Synergy $0.71
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+4% Synergy $0.26
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+3% Synergy $16.96
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+2% Synergy $24.78
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.29
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.54
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-3% Synergy $2.27
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-14% Synergy $6.96

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+4% Synergy $6.39

Utility Lands

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

Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+23% Synergy $1.75
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.40
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.36
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+6% Synergy $13.56
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+5% Synergy $4.95
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $7.61
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.69
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.25
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-4% Synergy $0.34
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-5% Synergy $7.67
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $2.09
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-8% Synergy $0.26
War Room War Room
-13% Synergy $2.44
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-14% Synergy $50.07
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-15% Synergy $16.17

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.37
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $35.83
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $74.65
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
0% Synergy $0.40
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $11.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $2.20
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-4% Synergy $3.06
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-4% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $0.98
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-14% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.25
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+9% Synergy $1.40
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+5% Synergy $0.25
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.62
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+4% Synergy $0.40
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $8.97
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.94
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $9.02
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.34
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-8% Synergy $16.68

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