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General Jarkeld
Price tag $0.80

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2849 Current Rank
#2732 Last Week
#2635 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring General Jarkeld.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in General Jarkeld decks.

Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+3% Synergy $0.80
Forum Filibuster Forum Filibuster
+3% Synergy $0.24
Herald of Amity Herald of Amity
+3% Synergy $0.23
Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+2% Synergy $2.16
Erode Erode
-5% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with General Jarkeld's abilities and overall game plan.

Abu Ja'far Abu Ja'far
+62% Synergy $0.22
Deftblade Elite Deftblade Elite
+54% Synergy $0.31
Pikemen Pikemen
+54% Synergy $0.19
Benalish Hero Benalish Hero
+54% Synergy $33.00
Shield Bearer Shield Bearer
+50% Synergy $0.16
Icatian Skirmishers Icatian Skirmishers
+50% Synergy $0.78
Kjeldoran Warrior Kjeldoran Warrior
+49% Synergy $0.24
Kjeldoran Knight Kjeldoran Knight
+47% Synergy $1.21
Kjeldoran Skyknight Kjeldoran Skyknight
+47% Synergy $0.19
Benalish Infantry Benalish Infantry
+44% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful General Jarkeld decks.

Mesa Pegasus Mesa Pegasus
+43% Synergy $41.00
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+42% Synergy $6.35
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+40% Synergy $5.40
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+39% Synergy $0.39
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+39% Synergy $7.87
Kjeldoran Skycaptain Kjeldoran Skycaptain
+39% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+37% Synergy $4.85
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-11% Synergy $1.22
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-13% Synergy $4.46

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $37.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
-12% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement General Jarkeld's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Noble Elephant Noble Elephant
+36% Synergy $0.10
Icatian Infantry Icatian Infantry
+35% Synergy $0.17
War Elephant War Elephant
+34% Synergy $0.22
Trap Runner Trap Runner
+34% Synergy $0.20
Teremko Griffin Teremko Griffin
+33% Synergy $0.14
Kjeldoran Escort Kjeldoran Escort
+31% Synergy $0.15
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+28% Synergy $1.30
Oracle en-Vec Oracle en-Vec
+28% Synergy $0.63
Urza's Engine Urza's Engine
+28% Synergy $0.22
Cho-Manno, Revolutionary Cho-Manno, Revolutionary
+24% Synergy $0.46
Icatian Phalanx Icatian Phalanx
+23% Synergy $0.20
Kjeldoran Phalanx Kjeldoran Phalanx
+22% Synergy $1.07
Wall of Nets Wall of Nets
+21% Synergy $5.42
Knights of Thorn Knights of Thorn
+20% Synergy $9.83
Commander Eesha Commander Eesha
+17% Synergy $2.91
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+17% Synergy $0.25
Flumph Flumph
+16% Synergy $1.84
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+16% Synergy $27.74
Battering Ram Battering Ram
+14% Synergy $0.13
Lost Order of Jarkeld Lost Order of Jarkeld
+14% Synergy $0.47
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+13% Synergy $0.81
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+13% Synergy $3.04
Camel Camel
+13% Synergy $5.73
Armored Transport Armored Transport
+13% Synergy $0.08
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+12% Synergy $0.32
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+12% Synergy $0.40
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+12% Synergy $1.88
Jareth, Leonine Titan Jareth, Leonine Titan
+12% Synergy $0.52
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+11% Synergy $1.64
Grasping Giant Grasping Giant
+11% Synergy $0.55
Wall of Shields Wall of Shields
+11% Synergy $0.31
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+9% Synergy $0.33
Pianna, Nomad Captain Pianna, Nomad Captain
+9% Synergy $0.14
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+8% Synergy $13.69
Reveille Squad Reveille Squad
+8% Synergy $0.28
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+6% Synergy $0.29
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+5% Synergy $3.23
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+5% Synergy $20.60
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+4% Synergy $1.35
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+3% Synergy $4.55
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+2% Synergy $2.17
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-1% Synergy $0.43
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-2% Synergy $3.93
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.11
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
-2% Synergy $0.71
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
-2% Synergy $0.44
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
-5% Synergy $4.62
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-10% Synergy $17.59
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $59.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-11% Synergy $0.31

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping General Jarkeld safe.

Moment of Silence Moment of Silence
+26% Synergy $0.35
Formation Formation
+24% Synergy $0.99
Errand of Duty Errand of Duty
+22% Synergy $0.13
Condemn Condemn
+19% Synergy $0.26
Harsh Justice Harsh Justice
+19% Synergy $16.59
Holy Day Holy Day
+18% Synergy $0.51
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+16% Synergy $0.42
Eye for an Eye Eye for an Eye
+16% Synergy $45.02
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+15% Synergy $1.14
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+13% Synergy $2.15
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+12% Synergy $2.91
Curtain of Light Curtain of Light
+12% Synergy $0.17
Valor Made Real Valor Made Real
+10% Synergy $0.17
Reverse Damage Reverse Damage
+10% Synergy $0.47
Festival Festival
+9% Synergy $0.46
Oblation Oblation
+8% Synergy $0.62
Dazzling Beauty Dazzling Beauty
+8% Synergy $0.11
Battle Cry Battle Cry
+8% Synergy $0.17
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.11
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $1.76
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $2.58
Lightning Blow Lightning Blow
+5% Synergy $1.04
Debt of Loyalty Debt of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $14.75
Blessed Wine Blessed Wine
+5% Synergy $0.14
Blaze of Glory Blaze of Glory
+5% Synergy
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.33
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.32
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+2% Synergy $1.07
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+2% Synergy $6.58
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.31
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-3% Synergy $7.35
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-3% Synergy $2.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.30
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.46
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-8% Synergy $4.08
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-9% Synergy $22.25
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-9% Synergy $7.79
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $1.45
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-14% Synergy $15.93

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance General Jarkeld's game plan and control the board.

Retribution of the Meek Retribution of the Meek
+16% Synergy $8.17
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+15% Synergy $0.33
Death or Glory Death or Glory
+13% Synergy $0.81
Blinding Light Blinding Light
+11% Synergy $0.25
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+8% Synergy $0.24
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+7% Synergy $10.62
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+5% Synergy $0.36
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $2.29
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $6.00
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+2% Synergy $0.39
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.42
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+1% Synergy $0.82
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
0% Synergy $5.02
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $1.12
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $1.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $3.91
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-7% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+35% Synergy $0.56
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+34% Synergy $2.77
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+30% Synergy $0.64
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+18% Synergy $2.36
Godsend Godsend
+16% Synergy $3.38
Angel's Trumpet Angel's Trumpet
+14% Synergy $1.26
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+12% Synergy $1.01
Magnetic Web Magnetic Web
+12% Synergy $0.66
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+11% Synergy $6.11
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+8% Synergy $5.10
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+8% Synergy $0.31
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+7% Synergy $11.16
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+6% Synergy $5.50
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+6% Synergy $5.37
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+6% Synergy $0.89
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+6% Synergy $0.63
Meekstone Meekstone
+5% Synergy $12.24
Citanul Flute Citanul Flute
+5% Synergy $3.89
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $4.17
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+4% Synergy $1.46
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+3% Synergy $6.04
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $2.62
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-2% Synergy $4.20
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.30
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-4% Synergy $30.98
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $6.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $5.78
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.95
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-17% Synergy $1.26

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support General Jarkeld's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+28% Synergy $0.68
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+25% Synergy $0.45
High Ground High Ground
+23% Synergy $0.31
Defensive Formation Defensive Formation
+22% Synergy $0.57
Cooperation Cooperation
+19% Synergy $0.17
Always Watching Always Watching
+16% Synergy $1.26
Crackdown Crackdown
+15% Synergy $9.27
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+13% Synergy $7.32
Divine Sacrament Divine Sacrament
+13% Synergy $0.30
Knighthood Knighthood
+12% Synergy $0.37
Fight or Flight Fight or Flight
+11% Synergy $2.07
Serra's Blessing Serra's Blessing
+11% Synergy $1.06
Crescendo of War Crescendo of War
+9% Synergy $2.06
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+8% Synergy $2.14
Call to Arms Call to Arms
+8% Synergy $0.65
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $28.00
Guilty Conscience Guilty Conscience
+6% Synergy $2.02
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+6% Synergy $0.45
Near-Death Experience Near-Death Experience
+6% Synergy $0.53
True Conviction True Conviction
+5% Synergy $5.04
Pariah Pariah
+5% Synergy $2.19
Shared Triumph Shared Triumph
+5% Synergy $3.72
Land Tax Land Tax
+3% Synergy $13.49
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+3% Synergy $0.41
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+2% Synergy $9.15
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $7.83
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+2% Synergy $0.70
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+1% Synergy $14.70
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $0.60
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $4.72
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-3% Synergy $0.59
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-3% Synergy $8.10
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $6.60
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $2.93
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-11% Synergy $4.03

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside General Jarkeld to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+18% Synergy $1.82
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+5% Synergy $9.97

Utility Lands

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

Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+27% Synergy $11.15
Icatian Store Icatian Store
+18% Synergy $0.81
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+16% Synergy $18.86
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+15% Synergy $12.33
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+15% Synergy $31.02
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+15% Synergy $0.42
Ruins of Trokair Ruins of Trokair
+11% Synergy $0.25
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.31
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+9% Synergy $0.32
Karoo Karoo
+8% Synergy $1.17
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.30
Fountain of Cho Fountain of Cho
+7% Synergy $0.42
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+4% Synergy $0.32
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.70
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.21
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.29
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.26
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $3.83
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+1% Synergy $2.47
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+1% Synergy $13.86
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $5.74
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-3% Synergy $0.40
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-4% Synergy $4.72
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.99
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $6.18
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-6% Synergy $12.90
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $2.52
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $51.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.34
Sol Grail Sol Grail
+6% Synergy $0.28
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $4.25
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $2.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.33
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $35.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $1.10

Lands

The mana base foundation for General Jarkeld decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.35
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
-1% Synergy $1.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.33

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