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Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Price tag $0.47

Legendary CreatureMerfolk Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#481 Current Rank
#536 Last Week
#423 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Emry, Lurker of the Loch.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Emry, Lurker of the Loch decks.

Mirrorform Mirrorform
0% Synergy $6.05
Wild Unraveling Wild Unraveling
0% Synergy $0.09
Disruptor of Currents Disruptor of Currents
0% Synergy $0.24
Krang, Master Mind Krang, Master Mind
0% Synergy $20.63
Glamermite Glamermite
0% Synergy $0.18

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Emry, Lurker of the Loch's abilities and overall game plan.

Mirran Spy Mirran Spy
+73% Synergy $0.21
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+66% Synergy $0.69
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+65% Synergy $1.65
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+63% Synergy $0.56
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+60% Synergy $0.23
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+59% Synergy $0.29
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+53% Synergy $1.80
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+50% Synergy $4.93
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+47% Synergy $0.70
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+46% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Emry, Lurker of the Loch decks.

Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+45% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+41% Synergy $1.75
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+39% Synergy $0.25
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+38% Synergy $0.45
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+36% Synergy $4.48
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+36% Synergy $0.35
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+36% Synergy $0.43
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+36% Synergy $0.25
Fabricate Fabricate
+35% Synergy $9.10
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $99.26
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+10% Synergy $84.85
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $118.31
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $100.68
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $18.88
Force of Will Force of Will
+3% Synergy $62.82
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $46.62
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $15.01
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $40.94
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $56.30

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Emry, Lurker of the Loch's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+31% Synergy $1.43
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+30% Synergy $1.59
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+27% Synergy $3.32
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+27% Synergy $13.06
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+25% Synergy $2.43
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+24% Synergy $2.65
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+23% Synergy $0.86
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+22% Synergy $0.36
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+20% Synergy $9.44
Diligent Excavator Diligent Excavator
+20% Synergy $0.07
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+19% Synergy $4.28
Spellskite Spellskite
+18% Synergy $6.78
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+18% Synergy $0.15
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+17% Synergy $1.65
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+17% Synergy $0.60
Memnite Memnite
+17% Synergy $1.68
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+16% Synergy $10.76
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+16% Synergy $0.24
Millikin Millikin
+16% Synergy $0.12
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+15% Synergy $2.23
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+15% Synergy $0.32
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+13% Synergy $2.22
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+13% Synergy $3.42
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+13% Synergy $0.49
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+12% Synergy $5.62
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+12% Synergy $2.71
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+11% Synergy $0.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.21
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+10% Synergy $0.45
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+10% Synergy $0.08
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+9% Synergy $24.01
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+9% Synergy $1.32
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+9% Synergy $1.65
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+8% Synergy $2.26
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+7% Synergy $0.56
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+7% Synergy $1.88
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+7% Synergy $0.27
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+7% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+7% Synergy $1.14
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+7% Synergy $7.72
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.19
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+5% Synergy $0.07
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+5% Synergy $0.29
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+5% Synergy $0.18
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+5% Synergy $9.29
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+4% Synergy $0.95
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $5.68
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+2% Synergy $0.97
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-5% Synergy $1.28
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-11% Synergy $5.07

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Emry, Lurker of the Loch safe.

Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+27% Synergy $0.10
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+23% Synergy $6.98
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+18% Synergy $7.39
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+15% Synergy $0.22
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+13% Synergy $1.65
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+12% Synergy $0.09
Intuition Intuition
+9% Synergy $208.18
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+7% Synergy $8.50
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+7% Synergy $0.28
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+7% Synergy $4.80
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+7% Synergy $4.56
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+6% Synergy $16.35
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+5% Synergy $10.92
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+5% Synergy $0.48
Metallic Rebuke Metallic Rebuke
+5% Synergy $0.20
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+5% Synergy $0.12
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+5% Synergy $0.12
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $8.55
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+4% Synergy $3.95
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $8.83
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $6.52
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+3% Synergy $47.03
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+3% Synergy $0.16
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $2.44
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+2% Synergy $0.41
Dispel Dispel
+2% Synergy $0.33
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+2% Synergy $0.49
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $4.11
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+1% Synergy $0.20
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $15.18
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.12
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.34
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $52.76
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-2% Synergy $0.24
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-2% Synergy $2.89
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-2% Synergy $1.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.43
Consider Consider
-6% Synergy $0.26
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-6% Synergy $2.40
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $1.49
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $2.16
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-12% Synergy $0.88
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-14% Synergy $2.04
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy $1.36
Aetherize Aetherize
-18% Synergy $0.51
Opt Opt
-19% Synergy $0.10
High Tide High Tide
-31% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Emry, Lurker of the Loch's game plan and control the board.

Reshape Reshape
+31% Synergy $4.06
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+30% Synergy $3.70
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+6% Synergy $387.93
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $4.44
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+4% Synergy $0.30
Careful Study Careful Study
+3% Synergy $2.15
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+1% Synergy $6.50
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-2% Synergy $3.47
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-3% Synergy $0.19
Ravenform Ravenform
-3% Synergy $0.16
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $2.19
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-6% Synergy $0.18
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-7% Synergy $30.03
Ponder Ponder
-12% Synergy $1.30
Preordain Preordain
-12% Synergy $0.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+38% Synergy $0.81
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+37% Synergy $6.16
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+35% Synergy $0.18
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+35% Synergy $10.77
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+32% Synergy $21.51
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+30% Synergy $1.31
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+30% Synergy $19.74
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+26% Synergy $0.33
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+25% Synergy $1.29
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+24% Synergy $1.34
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+21% Synergy $33.89
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+21% Synergy $14.07
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $4.31
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+18% Synergy $1.26
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+17% Synergy $26.32
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+16% Synergy $0.59
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+14% Synergy $16.85
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+14% Synergy $2.34
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+13% Synergy $4.25
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+12% Synergy $0.23
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+12% Synergy $12.30
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+12% Synergy $0.27
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+12% Synergy $0.73
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.23
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+11% Synergy $4.49
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+10% Synergy $22.01
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+10% Synergy $7.25
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+9% Synergy $1.06
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+9% Synergy $1.66
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+9% Synergy $8.70
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.18
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+7% Synergy $1.36
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.78
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+7% Synergy $2.00
Surgical Skullbomb Surgical Skullbomb
+7% Synergy $0.04
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+7% Synergy $0.05
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+6% Synergy $30.79
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+6% Synergy $6.57
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+6% Synergy $3.42
Dermotaxi Dermotaxi
+6% Synergy $0.13
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+5% Synergy $2.71
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $1.01
Witching Well Witching Well
+5% Synergy $0.08
Mnemonic Sphere Mnemonic Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.05
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.53
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+4% Synergy $2.79
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+3% Synergy $4.91
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+3% Synergy $45.53
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+3% Synergy $4.24
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-39% Synergy $4.20

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Emry, Lurker of the Loch's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+32% Synergy $3.86
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+31% Synergy $0.66
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+22% Synergy $0.33
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+12% Synergy $2.94
Artificer's Intuition Artificer's Intuition
+10% Synergy $6.24
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+8% Synergy $8.90
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+7% Synergy $1.98
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+5% Synergy $14.12
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+4% Synergy $0.70
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+3% Synergy $12.45
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+2% Synergy
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $8.79
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-4% Synergy $10.82
Propaganda Propaganda
-21% Synergy $3.37

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Emry, Lurker of the Loch to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+14% Synergy $18.30
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+12% Synergy $21.45
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+6% Synergy $1.32
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+4% Synergy $0.35
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+4% Synergy $31.26
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+2% Synergy $5.96
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
0% Synergy $1.26
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-2% Synergy $6.77

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+31% Synergy $11.75
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+26% Synergy $0.31
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+24% Synergy $1.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+21% Synergy $36.36
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+18% Synergy $50.96
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+15% Synergy $1.67
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+14% Synergy $10.31
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+14% Synergy $1.34
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+12% Synergy $0.21
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+9% Synergy $11.38
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+9% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+9% Synergy $0.58
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+9% Synergy $0.68
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+9% Synergy $7.24
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $4.69
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+8% Synergy $0.19
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+5% Synergy $2999.99
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $20.61
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-1% Synergy $0.51
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.13
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-4% Synergy $0.25
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $6.76
Rivendell Rivendell
-5% Synergy $1.44
War Room War Room
-6% Synergy $5.44
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-7% Synergy $0.21
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-7% Synergy $0.10
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $5.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $3.83

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+50% Synergy $0.26
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+45% Synergy $33.11
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+37% Synergy $0.25
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+24% Synergy $65.87
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.22
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+21% Synergy $3.88
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+20% Synergy $175.53
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+11% Synergy $2.51
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+10% Synergy $4.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.13
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+8% Synergy $571.12
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.25
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+6% Synergy $3.80
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+6% Synergy $0.09
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $832.25
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.44
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+3% Synergy $399.08
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+3% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.77
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
0% Synergy $0.29
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-2% Synergy $0.86
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-11% Synergy $0.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-12% Synergy $0.53
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-21% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base foundation for Emry, Lurker of the Loch decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+13% Synergy $0.34
Power Depot Power Depot
+6% Synergy $0.36
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+5% Synergy $0.24
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $42.41
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.15
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $14.89
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $17.05
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $27.14
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $25.98
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.43
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-5% Synergy $1.28
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-7% Synergy $30.03
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.20

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