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Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Price tag $0.48

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

#440 Current Rank
#383 Last Week
#415 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.

The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
0% Synergy $0.26
Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
-1% Synergy $0.74
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
-4% Synergy $0.19
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
-4% Synergy $34.61
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-4% Synergy $0.58

High Synergy Cards

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

Mirran Spy Mirran Spy
+74% Synergy $0.32
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+66% Synergy $0.75
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+64% Synergy $1.65
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+63% Synergy $0.65
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+60% Synergy $0.23
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+59% Synergy $0.26
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+53% Synergy $2.05
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+50% Synergy $4.59
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+47% Synergy $0.55
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+46% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

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

Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+46% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+40% Synergy $1.71
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+39% Synergy $0.25
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+38% Synergy $0.46
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+36% Synergy $3.84
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+36% Synergy $0.20
Fabricate Fabricate
+35% Synergy $8.90
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+35% Synergy $0.43
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+35% Synergy $0.45
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $1.31

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $94.36
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+10% Synergy $83.43
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $115.78
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $90.17
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $16.83
Force of Will Force of Will
+3% Synergy $64.09
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $40.13
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $13.58
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $37.82
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $49.78

Creatures

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

Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+32% Synergy $1.35
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+30% Synergy $1.39
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+27% Synergy $3.07
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+26% Synergy $13.25
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+26% Synergy $1.99
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+24% Synergy $1.94
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+24% Synergy $1.73
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+21% Synergy $0.28
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+20% Synergy $6.67
Diligent Excavator Diligent Excavator
+20% Synergy $0.08
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+19% Synergy $4.64
Spellskite Spellskite
+18% Synergy $6.90
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+18% Synergy $0.13
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+17% Synergy $0.89
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+17% Synergy $0.52
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+17% Synergy $10.45
Memnite Memnite
+17% Synergy $1.86
Millikin Millikin
+16% Synergy $0.12
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+15% Synergy $1.87
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+15% Synergy $0.32
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+15% Synergy $0.22
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+13% Synergy $1.81
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+13% Synergy $1.69
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+12% Synergy $4.63
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+12% Synergy $0.72
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+12% Synergy $3.51
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+11% Synergy $0.20
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+11% Synergy $0.06
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.23
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+10% Synergy $0.42
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+10% Synergy $1.76
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+9% Synergy $1.35
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+9% Synergy $2.25
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+8% Synergy $21.71
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+7% Synergy $0.52
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+7% Synergy $3.09
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+7% Synergy $0.22
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+7% Synergy $0.15
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+7% Synergy $6.84
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
+7% Synergy $0.10
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.08
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+6% Synergy $1.07
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+5% Synergy $0.31
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+5% Synergy $0.07
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+5% Synergy $0.18
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+4% Synergy $1.03
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $4.97
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+2% Synergy $0.86
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-5% Synergy $1.44
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-11% Synergy $5.37

Instants

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

Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+27% Synergy $0.05
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+23% Synergy $7.44
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+18% Synergy $6.31
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+15% Synergy $0.25
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+13% Synergy $1.72
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+13% Synergy $0.16
Intuition Intuition
+10% Synergy $206.20
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+7% Synergy $8.79
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+7% Synergy $0.29
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+7% Synergy $5.13
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+7% Synergy $4.25
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+6% Synergy $14.77
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+5% Synergy $4.14
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+5% Synergy $10.12
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+5% Synergy $0.46
Metallic Rebuke Metallic Rebuke
+5% Synergy $0.26
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+5% Synergy $0.09
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+5% Synergy $0.12
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $7.42
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $7.83
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $4.81
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+3% Synergy $0.41
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+3% Synergy $47.53
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+3% Synergy $0.14
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $1.93
Dispel Dispel
+2% Synergy $0.35
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+2% Synergy $0.33
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $4.17
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+1% Synergy $0.19
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $13.53
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.26
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.19
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $45.60
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-2% Synergy $3.45
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-2% Synergy $0.18
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-2% Synergy $1.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.50
Consider Consider
-5% Synergy $0.28
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-6% Synergy $1.91
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $1.56
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $2.68
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-12% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy $1.62
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-15% Synergy $1.18
Aetherize Aetherize
-17% Synergy $0.34
Opt Opt
-19% Synergy $0.10
High Tide High Tide
-31% Synergy $0.92

Sorceries

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

Reshape Reshape
+31% Synergy $3.96
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+30% Synergy $4.69
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+6% Synergy $389.40
Windfall Windfall
+5% Synergy $3.89
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+4% Synergy $0.26
Careful Study Careful Study
+4% Synergy $1.92
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+1% Synergy $7.22
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-2% Synergy $3.18
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-3% Synergy $0.19
Ravenform Ravenform
-3% Synergy $0.16
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $32.35
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $1.81
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-6% Synergy $0.16
Ponder Ponder
-12% Synergy $1.18
Preordain Preordain
-12% Synergy $0.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+38% Synergy $0.63
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+37% Synergy $3.84
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+36% Synergy $0.17
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+35% Synergy $9.78
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+32% Synergy $24.61
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+30% Synergy $17.33
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+28% Synergy $1.26
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+26% Synergy $0.34
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+25% Synergy $1.22
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+24% Synergy $0.96
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+21% Synergy $34.70
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+21% Synergy $13.62
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+18% Synergy $23.71
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+18% Synergy $1.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $3.82
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+17% Synergy $0.62
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+14% Synergy $17.08
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+14% Synergy $2.20
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+13% Synergy $1.75
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+12% Synergy $0.21
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+12% Synergy $6.28
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+12% Synergy $0.31
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+12% Synergy $0.58
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.19
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+11% Synergy $3.87
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+10% Synergy $20.59
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+10% Synergy $7.30
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+9% Synergy $1.04
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+9% Synergy $1.38
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+9% Synergy $8.77
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.51
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.96
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+7% Synergy $2.16
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+7% Synergy $0.07
Surgical Skullbomb Surgical Skullbomb
+7% Synergy $0.05
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+6% Synergy $1.84
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+6% Synergy $2.38
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+6% Synergy $28.97
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+6% Synergy $5.48
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+6% Synergy $2.81
Dermotaxi Dermotaxi
+6% Synergy $0.15
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.81
Witching Well Witching Well
+5% Synergy $0.05
Mnemonic Sphere Mnemonic Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.06
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.25
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+4% Synergy $2.23
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+3% Synergy $4.39
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+3% Synergy $42.51
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+3% Synergy $3.78
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-38% Synergy $4.14

Enchantments

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

Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+33% Synergy $3.98
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+32% Synergy $0.57
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+22% Synergy $0.26
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+12% Synergy $2.93
Artificer's Intuition Artificer's Intuition
+10% Synergy $7.38
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+8% Synergy $7.84
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+7% Synergy $1.73
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+5% Synergy $14.80
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+4% Synergy $0.63
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+3% Synergy $11.27
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+2% Synergy
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $9.15
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-4% Synergy $6.99
Propaganda Propaganda
-21% Synergy $2.87

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 $17.83
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+12% Synergy $22.28
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+6% Synergy $1.15
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+4% Synergy $0.36
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+4% Synergy $31.85
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+2% Synergy $4.39
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
0% Synergy $1.38
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-2% Synergy $5.99

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+31% Synergy $10.51
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+26% Synergy $0.21
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+24% Synergy $1.54
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+21% Synergy $34.82
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+18% Synergy $47.66
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+15% Synergy $1.38
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+14% Synergy $10.48
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+13% Synergy $1.46
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+12% Synergy $0.19
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+9% Synergy $0.58
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+9% Synergy $0.62
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+9% Synergy $0.66
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+9% Synergy $6.80
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+9% Synergy $0.17
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+8% Synergy $10.57
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $3.15
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+5% Synergy $2999.99
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $19.47
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-2% Synergy $0.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.16
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-4% Synergy $0.23
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $5.81
War Room War Room
-6% Synergy $4.92
Rivendell Rivendell
-6% Synergy $1.28
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-7% Synergy $0.16
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-7% Synergy $0.07
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-8% Synergy $6.74
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $2.04

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+51% Synergy $0.19
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+45% Synergy $24.35
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+37% Synergy $0.24
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+25% Synergy $61.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.16
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+20% Synergy $3.48
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+20% Synergy $175.47
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+12% Synergy $2.48
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+10% Synergy $2.36
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+8% Synergy $524.34
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.14
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.16
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+6% Synergy $3.23
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+6% Synergy $0.11
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $747.08
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.23
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.26
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+3% Synergy $399.06
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+3% Synergy $0.74
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $40.66
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+2% Synergy $4.54
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.85
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
0% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-2% Synergy $0.88
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-12% Synergy $0.17
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-12% Synergy $0.42
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-21% Synergy $1.17

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 $0.44
Power Depot Power Depot
+7% Synergy $0.39
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+5% Synergy $0.20
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $37.79
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.06
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.29
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $15.37
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $25.11
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $24.30
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-3% Synergy $0.76
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.50
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-5% Synergy $1.44
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $32.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.16

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