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Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Price tag $0.44

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

#400 Current Rank
#407 Last Week
#427 Past 2 Years

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.

Shuri, Wakandan Inventor Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
+2% Synergy $2.20
Bilbo, Thief in the Night Bilbo, Thief in the Night
+1% Synergy $75.00
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+1% Synergy $1.05
Ultron, Artificial Malevolence Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
+1% Synergy $11.67
Flow State Flow State
-1% Synergy $2.53

High Synergy Cards

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

Mirran Spy Mirran Spy
+72% Synergy $0.31
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+66% Synergy $0.57
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+64% Synergy $2.33
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+62% Synergy $0.64
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+59% Synergy $0.33
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+58% Synergy $0.32
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+53% Synergy $3.86
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+48% Synergy $7.03
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+45% Synergy $0.53
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+45% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

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

Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+44% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+41% Synergy $2.90
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+38% Synergy $0.39
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+37% Synergy $0.40
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+37% Synergy $0.59
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+37% Synergy $0.40
Fabricate Fabricate
+36% Synergy $9.53
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+35% Synergy $0.31
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+35% Synergy $5.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+10% Synergy $109.73
The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $108.31
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $168.38
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $129.20
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $22.95
Force of Will Force of Will
+3% Synergy $64.21
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $58.37
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+0% Synergy $18.15
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $66.61

Creatures

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

Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+30% Synergy $2.99
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+29% Synergy $2.08
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+27% Synergy $4.15
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+27% Synergy $14.63
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+25% Synergy $1.48
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+24% Synergy $0.36
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+24% Synergy $3.21
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+22% Synergy $0.97
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+20% Synergy $11.87
Diligent Excavator Diligent Excavator
+19% Synergy $0.30
Spellskite Spellskite
+18% Synergy $8.06
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+17% Synergy $6.67
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+17% Synergy $0.17
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+17% Synergy $2.48
Memnite Memnite
+16% Synergy $4.41
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+16% Synergy $1.96
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+15% Synergy $0.32
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+15% Synergy $0.58
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+15% Synergy $12.94
Millikin Millikin
+15% Synergy $0.32
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+14% Synergy $0.44
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+13% Synergy $0.66
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+13% Synergy $8.74
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+12% Synergy $3.24
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+11% Synergy $0.31
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+11% Synergy $2.02
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+10% Synergy $0.52
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+10% Synergy $5.85
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.30
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+9% Synergy $1.27
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+8% Synergy $0.25
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+8% Synergy $34.23
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+8% Synergy $0.32
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+7% Synergy $2.22
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+7% Synergy $1.77
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+7% Synergy $0.49
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+6% Synergy $0.27
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+6% Synergy $9.93
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+6% Synergy $1.63
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.34
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+6% Synergy $0.29
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+5% Synergy $0.25
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+5% Synergy $0.28
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+4% Synergy $0.12
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+4% Synergy $0.34
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+4% Synergy $1.00
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $0.80
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+0% Synergy $1.49
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-4% Synergy $0.83
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-8% Synergy $5.92

Instants

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

Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+25% Synergy $0.44
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+22% Synergy $0.56
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+18% Synergy $3.11
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+14% Synergy $0.29
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+13% Synergy $2.38
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+11% Synergy $0.30
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+10% Synergy $5.26
Intuition Intuition
+9% Synergy $343.15
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+7% Synergy $0.36
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+6% Synergy $8.66
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+6% Synergy $4.58
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+5% Synergy $18.27
Metallic Rebuke Metallic Rebuke
+5% Synergy $0.34
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+4% Synergy $16.03
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+4% Synergy $0.42
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+4% Synergy $0.27
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+4% Synergy $2.68
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $3.90
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $8.58
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $10.15
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $2.68
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.26
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+2% Synergy $50.52
Dispel Dispel
+2% Synergy $0.29
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+2% Synergy $1.54
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $15.83
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $2.06
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+1% Synergy $0.26
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+1% Synergy $1.11
Resculpt Resculpt
+0% Synergy $0.19
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.23
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.23
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-1% Synergy $1.75
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-2% Synergy $5.39
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $55.81
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.04
Consider Consider
-6% Synergy $0.33
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-6% Synergy $2.26
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $1.65
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $3.47
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-11% Synergy $0.51
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-14% Synergy $2.03
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy $1.43
Aetherize Aetherize
-18% Synergy $0.38
Opt Opt
-19% Synergy $0.28
High Tide High Tide
-31% Synergy $1.91

Sorceries

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

Reshape Reshape
+30% Synergy $4.47
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+30% Synergy $3.70
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+6% Synergy $391.74
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+3% Synergy $0.35
Windfall Windfall
+3% Synergy $5.01
Careful Study Careful Study
+3% Synergy $3.93
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+0% Synergy $5.50
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-1% Synergy $5.37
Ravenform Ravenform
-2% Synergy $0.32
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-2% Synergy $0.23
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-5% Synergy $3.65
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-7% Synergy $37.40
Preordain Preordain
-11% Synergy $0.48
Ponder Ponder
-12% Synergy $1.74

Utility Artifacts

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

Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+38% Synergy $5.48
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+37% Synergy $20.39
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+36% Synergy $1.77
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+35% Synergy $0.29
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+33% Synergy $17.86
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+31% Synergy $1.38
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+29% Synergy $24.79
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+25% Synergy $1.51
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+23% Synergy $0.45
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+23% Synergy $1.12
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+21% Synergy $47.41
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+19% Synergy $14.77
Sewer-veillance Cam Sewer-veillance Cam
+19% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.39
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+16% Synergy $18.48
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+16% Synergy $1.67
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+15% Synergy $0.66
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+14% Synergy $3.32
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+13% Synergy $7.20
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+13% Synergy $14.36
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+12% Synergy $0.24
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+12% Synergy $0.27
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+11% Synergy $0.34
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+11% Synergy $5.57
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.26
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+10% Synergy $16.44
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+10% Synergy $20.25
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+9% Synergy $8.18
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+9% Synergy $1.59
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $4.73
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+8% Synergy $3.71
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+8% Synergy $8.27
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+7% Synergy $1.14
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.79
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+6% Synergy $4.95
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+6% Synergy $1.32
Dermotaxi Dermotaxi
+6% Synergy $0.24
Surgical Skullbomb Surgical Skullbomb
+6% Synergy $0.13
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+6% Synergy $10.81
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+6% Synergy $0.20
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+5% Synergy $4.41
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+5% Synergy $29.12
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+4% Synergy $0.85
Witching Well Witching Well
+4% Synergy $0.18
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+4% Synergy $3.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.94
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+3% Synergy $5.52
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+3% Synergy $6.01
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+2% Synergy $43.21
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-39% Synergy $6.51

Enchantments

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

Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+30% Synergy $4.73
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+28% Synergy $0.52
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+21% Synergy $1.65
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+10% Synergy $4.30
Artificer's Intuition Artificer's Intuition
+9% Synergy $5.05
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+7% Synergy $9.46
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+6% Synergy $0.80
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+4% Synergy $14.75
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+3% Synergy $4.49
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+3% Synergy $11.14
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+1% Synergy
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+0% Synergy $11.99
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-3% Synergy $8.54
Propaganda Propaganda
-21% Synergy $3.11

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+15% Synergy $18.20
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+11% Synergy $23.11
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+5% Synergy $1.74
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+3% Synergy $0.38
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+1% Synergy $5.03
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+0% Synergy $2.09
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-4% Synergy $9.29

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+31% Synergy $13.29
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+26% Synergy $0.34
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+24% Synergy $0.61
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+21% Synergy $41.69
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+17% Synergy $62.97
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+14% Synergy $9.71
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+14% Synergy $1.83
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+14% Synergy $1.80
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+13% Synergy $0.24
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+9% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+9% Synergy $1.89
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+9% Synergy $1.48
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+9% Synergy $10.01
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+8% Synergy $10.66
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+7% Synergy $0.35
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+7% Synergy $4.53
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+5% Synergy $3000.97
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $30.65
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-1% Synergy $0.43
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.31
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-3% Synergy $0.35
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $10.17
Rivendell Rivendell
-5% Synergy $1.90
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.18
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-6% Synergy $0.24
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-7% Synergy $0.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $0.83
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+49% Synergy $0.36
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+44% Synergy $37.77
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+36% Synergy $0.33
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+23% Synergy $73.52
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+21% Synergy $3.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.20
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+19% Synergy $240.66
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+11% Synergy $1.47
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+9% Synergy $3.50
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.31
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+8% Synergy $804.96
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $4.30
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+5% Synergy $0.26
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $1122.75
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+5% Synergy $5.40
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+3% Synergy $0.32
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.23
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+3% Synergy $471.51
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $5.50
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $2.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+0% Synergy $1.10
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+0% Synergy $0.35
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-2% Synergy $1.11
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-10% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-12% Synergy $0.62
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-20% Synergy $2.43

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 $0.46
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+4% Synergy $0.32
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $52.82
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.56
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $19.61
Island Island
+2% Synergy $2.00
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $37.45
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $37.17
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+1% Synergy $0.89
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.04
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-4% Synergy $0.83
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-7% Synergy $37.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.30

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