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Emry, Lurker of the Loch
Price tag $1.95

Legendary Creature — Merfolk 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

#425 Current Rank
#381 Last Week
#390 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.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+6% Synergy $69.70
Rook Turret Rook Turret
+4% Synergy $0.05
Louisoix's Sacrifice Louisoix's Sacrifice
+2% Synergy $0.45
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+1% Synergy $0.14
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-6% Synergy $2.15

High Synergy Cards

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

Mirran Spy Mirran Spy
+75% Synergy $0.16
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+67% Synergy $2.96
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+65% Synergy $1.23
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+62% Synergy $1.04
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+60% Synergy $0.23
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+59% Synergy $0.21
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+52% Synergy $4.18
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+52% Synergy $0.81
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+48% Synergy $0.42
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+48% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+47% Synergy $0.27
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+41% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+40% Synergy $1.41
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+38% Synergy $0.84
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+36% Synergy $3.34
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+36% Synergy $0.24
Fabricate Fabricate
+35% Synergy $7.68
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+35% Synergy $0.29
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+24% Synergy $16.57
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $2.00

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+26% Synergy $11.30
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+11% Synergy $68.76
The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $63.82
Intuition Intuition
+10% Synergy $177.30
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+9% Synergy $98.19
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+7% Synergy $444.47
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $111.35
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $16.58
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $629.02
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+5% Synergy $2899.99

Creatures

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

Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+34% Synergy $0.70
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+33% Synergy $0.67
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+31% Synergy $1.52
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+28% Synergy $2.75
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+27% Synergy $1.60
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+26% Synergy $0.74
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+24% Synergy $1.32
Diligent Excavator Diligent Excavator
+22% Synergy $0.03
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+21% Synergy $3.31
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+20% Synergy $0.54
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+20% Synergy $11.73
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+19% Synergy $0.63
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+19% Synergy $0.09
Spellskite Spellskite
+18% Synergy $6.86
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+18% Synergy $0.78
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+18% Synergy $0.24
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+18% Synergy $9.89
Memnite Memnite
+17% Synergy $1.79
Millikin Millikin
+16% Synergy $0.14
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+14% Synergy $3.76
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+14% Synergy $1.66
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+14% Synergy $0.65
Transplant Theorist Transplant Theorist
+13% Synergy $0.07
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+13% Synergy $3.47
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+12% Synergy $0.99
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.27
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+11% Synergy $0.33
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+11% Synergy $1.59
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+10% Synergy $1.29
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+10% Synergy $0.24
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+10% Synergy $1.12
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+9% Synergy $17.92
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+9% Synergy $1.56
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+8% Synergy $2.05
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+8% Synergy $4.09
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
+8% Synergy $0.12
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.08
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+7% Synergy $0.32
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+7% Synergy $11.94
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+7% Synergy $0.15
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+7% Synergy $1.19
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+6% Synergy $0.06
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+5% Synergy $0.56
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+5% Synergy $0.19
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+4% Synergy $5.00
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+4% Synergy $1.29
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+4% Synergy $0.69
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+2% Synergy $0.75
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-4% Synergy $0.97
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-13% Synergy $2.20

Instants

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

Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+30% Synergy $0.13
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+18% Synergy $10.83
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+15% Synergy $0.21
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+13% Synergy $0.10
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+12% Synergy $1.62
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+7% Synergy $4.05
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+6% Synergy $14.94
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+6% Synergy $7.06
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+5% Synergy $0.42
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+5% Synergy $8.62
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+5% Synergy $0.41
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+5% Synergy $0.10
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+5% Synergy $0.10
Metallic Rebuke Metallic Rebuke
+5% Synergy $0.17
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $13.17
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+4% Synergy $3.56
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $7.96
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $1.48
Force of Will Force of Will
+3% Synergy $56.98
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+3% Synergy $49.17
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+3% Synergy $0.15
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+3% Synergy $4.40
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $1.49
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $40.74
Dispel Dispel
+2% Synergy $0.35
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+2% Synergy $0.44
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+1% Synergy $0.21
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $16.40
Delay Delay
+1% Synergy $1.46
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.23
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.30
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $50.27
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $12.09
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-1% Synergy $1.25
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.24
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-2% Synergy $1.23
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $41.94
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-3% Synergy $0.33
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $6.72
Consider Consider
-4% Synergy $0.44
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-6% Synergy $2.36
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-7% Synergy $1.38
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $1.89
Snap Snap
-11% Synergy $1.46
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-12% Synergy $1.09
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-14% Synergy $1.83
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-15% Synergy $1.50
Aetherize Aetherize
-16% Synergy $0.32
Opt Opt
-19% Synergy $0.14
High Tide High Tide
-32% Synergy $1.14

Sorceries

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

Reshape Reshape
+32% Synergy $2.77
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+30% Synergy $1.67
Windfall Windfall
+6% Synergy $3.86
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+6% Synergy $401.92
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+5% Synergy $0.25
Careful Study Careful Study
+5% Synergy $3.77
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+3% Synergy $3.74
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
0% Synergy $9.22
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-1% Synergy $4.51
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-3% Synergy $0.23
Ravenform Ravenform
-4% Synergy $0.25
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $35.13
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-7% Synergy $2.24
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-7% Synergy $0.18
Ponder Ponder
-12% Synergy $1.48
Preordain Preordain
-13% Synergy $0.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+38% Synergy $0.46
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+37% Synergy $3.50
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+36% Synergy $0.16
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+34% Synergy $10.52
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+32% Synergy $15.40
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+32% Synergy $22.75
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+28% Synergy $0.34
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+27% Synergy $3.85
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+27% Synergy $0.48
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+23% Synergy $0.93
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+21% Synergy $28.90
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+21% Synergy $12.11
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+19% Synergy $0.70
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+18% Synergy $20.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.25
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+17% Synergy $0.61
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+14% Synergy $13.94
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+14% Synergy $1.00
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+13% Synergy $7.39
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+13% Synergy $1.54
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+13% Synergy $0.26
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+12% Synergy $0.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.22
Mindslaver Mindslaver
+11% Synergy $3.11
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+10% Synergy $10.66
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+10% Synergy $8.95
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+9% Synergy $0.39
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+9% Synergy $1.00
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+9% Synergy $8.02
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.77
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+7% Synergy $32.53
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+7% Synergy $3.72
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+7% Synergy $2.18
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+7% Synergy $0.09
Surgical Skullbomb Surgical Skullbomb
+7% Synergy $0.04
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.81
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+6% Synergy $0.71
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+6% Synergy $1.43
Witching Well Witching Well
+6% Synergy $0.04
Mnemonic Sphere Mnemonic Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.04
Orazca Puzzle-Door Orazca Puzzle-Door
+6% Synergy $0.03
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.38
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+5% Synergy $2.16
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+4% Synergy $3.06
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+4% Synergy $1.24
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+3% Synergy $46.71
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+3% Synergy $2.95
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+2% Synergy $3.48
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $5.02
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-38% Synergy $3.73

Enchantments

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

Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+35% Synergy $0.29
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+34% Synergy $3.35
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+25% Synergy $0.32
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+12% Synergy $3.04
Artificer's Intuition Artificer's Intuition
+10% Synergy $9.53
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+9% Synergy $0.85
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+8% Synergy $7.67
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+6% Synergy $9.36
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+4% Synergy $0.56
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+3% Synergy $6.21
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+2% Synergy
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $8.48
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
-2% Synergy $1.90
Back to Basics Back to Basics
-3% Synergy $5.45
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
-4% Synergy $2.21
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $48.75
Propaganda Propaganda
-21% Synergy $2.21

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+11% Synergy $15.08
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+7% Synergy $0.99
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+4% Synergy $0.36
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+3% Synergy $23.35
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+2% Synergy $5.72
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+1% Synergy $2.41
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-1% Synergy $6.33
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-1% Synergy $1.00

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+31% Synergy $9.44
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+26% Synergy $1.06
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+23% Synergy $0.70
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $40.60
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+19% Synergy $49.62
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+14% Synergy $1.24
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+13% Synergy $8.24
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+12% Synergy $1.12
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+11% Synergy $0.20
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+9% Synergy $0.59
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+9% Synergy $0.61
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+9% Synergy $0.58
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+9% Synergy $8.59
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+9% Synergy $0.20
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $2.13
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+4% Synergy $0.20
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $17.64
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-2% Synergy $0.46
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.13
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $4.97
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-5% Synergy $0.32
Rivendell Rivendell
-6% Synergy $0.85
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-7% Synergy $0.28
War Room War Room
-7% Synergy $2.69
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-8% Synergy $0.12
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $1.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+51% Synergy $0.15
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+46% Synergy $22.27
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+37% Synergy $0.27
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+25% Synergy $65.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.24
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+21% Synergy $2.73
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+20% Synergy $151.40
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+12% Synergy $2.39
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+11% Synergy $1.14
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.20
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+7% Synergy $2.13
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.20
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+6% Synergy $0.09
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.19
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $59.88
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $357.97
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $2.37
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+3% Synergy $0.57
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.95
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.41
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
-1% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-3% Synergy $1.19
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-12% Synergy $0.18
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-13% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-22% Synergy $1.25

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 $2.35
Power Depot Power Depot
+6% Synergy $0.43
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.18
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $53.67
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $12.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $14.54
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $23.61
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $24.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-15% Synergy $0.16

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