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Etali, Primal Storm
Price tag $0.52

Legendary CreatureElder Dinosaur

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

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

#933 Current Rank
#959 Last Week
#978 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Etali, Primal Storm.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Etali, Primal Storm decks.

Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+6% Synergy $0.40
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+5% Synergy $11.39
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
+1% Synergy $2.18
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
-2% Synergy $0.59
Flashback Flashback
-2% Synergy $5.53

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Etali, Primal Storm's abilities and overall game plan.

Otepec Huntmaster Otepec Huntmaster
+58% Synergy $0.40
Generator Servant Generator Servant
+49% Synergy $0.28
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+49% Synergy $8.84
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+43% Synergy $7.00
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+42% Synergy $1.19
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+41% Synergy $13.92
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+40% Synergy $4.55
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+39% Synergy $0.36
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+38% Synergy $2.19
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+36% Synergy $25.51

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Etali, Primal Storm decks.

Anger Anger
+32% Synergy $0.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $1.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+30% Synergy $4.39
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+21% Synergy $1.18
Seething Song Seething Song
+20% Synergy $13.10
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.35
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $0.87
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+7% Synergy $1.55
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $12.51
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.31

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+5% Synergy $42.79
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $129.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $109.60
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-1% Synergy $167.83
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $15.60
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $108.23

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Etali, Primal Storm's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+34% Synergy $6.39
Port Razer Port Razer
+33% Synergy $0.68
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+32% Synergy $10.45
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+29% Synergy $0.35
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+29% Synergy $7.07
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+27% Synergy $0.35
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+27% Synergy $11.27
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+26% Synergy $0.59
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+21% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+20% Synergy $0.30
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+19% Synergy $4.30
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+19% Synergy $1.82
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+17% Synergy $2.37
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
+17% Synergy $0.29
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+15% Synergy $1.25
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+14% Synergy $48.03
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+14% Synergy $2.63
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+14% Synergy $1.27
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+13% Synergy $0.34
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+12% Synergy $7.51
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+10% Synergy $46.78
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+10% Synergy $23.96
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+10% Synergy $0.31
Trailblazing Historian Trailblazing Historian
+10% Synergy $0.14
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+8% Synergy $0.79
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+8% Synergy $14.33
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+8% Synergy $2.55
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+8% Synergy $19.75
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+8% Synergy $0.34
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+7% Synergy $2.38
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+7% Synergy $1.11
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+7% Synergy $1.38
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+7% Synergy $0.27
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+7% Synergy $0.25
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+7% Synergy $0.42
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+6% Synergy $5.29
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+6% Synergy $0.30
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+6% Synergy $33.59
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+5% Synergy $0.37
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+5% Synergy $48.00
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+3% Synergy $3.30
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+3% Synergy $0.12
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.31
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+1% Synergy $4.99
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+1% Synergy $0.39
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+0% Synergy $4.86
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
-2% Synergy $5.39
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-3% Synergy $35.00
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-3% Synergy $5.81
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-3% Synergy $21.58

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Etali, Primal Storm safe.

Savage Beating Savage Beating
+28% Synergy $9.08
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+22% Synergy $5.56
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+13% Synergy $4.13
Expedite Expedite
+8% Synergy $1.38
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+6% Synergy $17.11
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+6% Synergy $3.52
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+6% Synergy $0.33
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+4% Synergy $0.34
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+4% Synergy $0.31
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+4% Synergy $6.22
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+3% Synergy $1.50
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+3% Synergy $67.16
Big Score Big Score
+3% Synergy $0.53
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+3% Synergy $0.34
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+2% Synergy $4.44
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+2% Synergy $6.49
Reverberate Reverberate
+2% Synergy $2.94
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $16.30
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+0% Synergy $10.35
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $11.39
Return the Favor Return the Favor
0% Synergy $0.72
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-1% Synergy $12.24
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-2% Synergy $12.52
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-2% Synergy $1.26
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-2% Synergy $7.12
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-6% Synergy $0.49
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-10% Synergy $0.88

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Etali, Primal Storm's game plan and control the board.

World at War World at War
+35% Synergy $11.33
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+29% Synergy $7.61
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+26% Synergy $6.05
Geosurge Geosurge
+25% Synergy $3.97
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+12% Synergy $1.15
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+12% Synergy $35.42
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+8% Synergy $0.30
Hour of Devastation Hour of Devastation
+7% Synergy $0.41
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+7% Synergy $0.58
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+7% Synergy $0.77
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+6% Synergy $0.26
Insurrection Insurrection
+5% Synergy $9.63
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.25
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+5% Synergy $4.16
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+4% Synergy $22.41
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+4% Synergy $6.75
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+4% Synergy $7.20
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+4% Synergy $1.68
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+4% Synergy $0.20
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+3% Synergy $0.41
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+3% Synergy $0.43
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+2% Synergy $0.38
Ruination Ruination
+2% Synergy $4.39
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+1% Synergy $6.62
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.00
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+1% Synergy $0.63
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+0% Synergy $0.25
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+0% Synergy $2063.83
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+0% Synergy $0.27
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+0% Synergy $7.75
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+0% Synergy $0.31
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+0% Synergy $0.49
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $1.69
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-2% Synergy $2.59
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-2% Synergy $6.10
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $9.02
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-4% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+34% Synergy $11.25
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+25% Synergy $2.22
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+23% Synergy $47.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.30
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+16% Synergy $7.23
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+15% Synergy $6.50
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+15% Synergy $32.60
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+12% Synergy $7.84
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+11% Synergy $0.31
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+10% Synergy $0.33
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+9% Synergy $0.17
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+9% Synergy $2.73
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+9% Synergy $0.94
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $27.95
Boots of Speed Boots of Speed
+8% Synergy $0.22
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+7% Synergy $1.44
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+7% Synergy $45.96
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+6% Synergy $2.03
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+5% Synergy $6.66
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+5% Synergy $0.45
Fleetfeather Sandals Fleetfeather Sandals
+5% Synergy $0.19
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+5% Synergy $0.40
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $39.40
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.54
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+4% Synergy $31.73
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+4% Synergy $5.10
Key to the City Key to the City
+3% Synergy $1.12
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+1% Synergy $3.95
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+0% Synergy $2.69
Embercleave Embercleave
0% Synergy $9.50
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
0% Synergy $5.38
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
-1% Synergy $12.71
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-2% Synergy $14.06

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Etali, Primal Storm's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+34% Synergy $0.79
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+30% Synergy $33.03
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+29% Synergy $17.22
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+16% Synergy $0.38
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+15% Synergy $0.37
Fervor Fervor
+11% Synergy $5.80
Dragon Breath Dragon Breath
+9% Synergy $0.17
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+8% Synergy $0.24
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+8% Synergy $0.38
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+8% Synergy $0.34
Footfall Crater Footfall Crater
+8% Synergy $0.31
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+8% Synergy $1.03
Vessel of Volatility Vessel of Volatility
+7% Synergy $0.26
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+6% Synergy $1.61
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+5% Synergy $2.63
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+5% Synergy $0.22
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+4% Synergy $3.38
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+4% Synergy $0.21
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+3% Synergy $11.82
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+2% Synergy $0.30
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+1% Synergy $0.53
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+1% Synergy $2.43
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
0% Synergy $0.99
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-1% Synergy $7.02
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-8% Synergy $17.18

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Etali, Primal Storm to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+11% Synergy $2.94
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+6% Synergy $2.51
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+3% Synergy $0.41
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+2% Synergy $1.69

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.36
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+20% Synergy $0.30
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+17% Synergy $7.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+17% Synergy $0.33
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+17% Synergy $1.94
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+13% Synergy $7.19
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+11% Synergy $20.73
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $11.00
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+4% Synergy $18.98
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.33
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.80
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.25
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+3% Synergy $8.53
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+2% Synergy $2.21
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $1.42
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+1% Synergy $0.26
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+1% Synergy $0.28
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+0% Synergy $51.80
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
0% Synergy $0.23
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $2.41
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $41.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.99
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-5% Synergy $16.96
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-5% Synergy $2.17
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.35
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-9% Synergy $0.25

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+31% Synergy $5.50
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+23% Synergy $0.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.19
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+19% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+16% Synergy $2.20
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.39
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+13% Synergy $1.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $1.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.33
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+8% Synergy $3.59
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $2.50
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+7% Synergy $0.41
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.32
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+5% Synergy $0.40
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $4.25
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $35.66
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+4% Synergy $20.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $3.30
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.41
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+3% Synergy $3.70
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+3% Synergy $1.64
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $11.88
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+0% Synergy $3.39
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $37.57
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-4% Synergy $0.32

Lands

The mana base foundation for Etali, Primal Storm decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+3% Synergy $8.41
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $50.28
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.31
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $18.15
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $36.78
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.00
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $17.45
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $32.91
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $16.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.21
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.73
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $9.02

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