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Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
Price tag $0.28

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Mardu

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

#744 Current Rank
#667 Last Week
#751 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ghen, Arcanum Weaver.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ghen, Arcanum Weaver decks.

Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+9% Synergy $8.07
Pain for All Pain for All
+3% Synergy $0.64
Seam Rip Seam Rip
+2% Synergy $0.42
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+1% Synergy $2.16
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+1% Synergy $0.57

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ghen, Arcanum Weaver's abilities and overall game plan.

Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+62% Synergy $0.42
Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+59% Synergy $0.18
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+56% Synergy $0.42
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+56% Synergy $0.63
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+54% Synergy $3.31
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+53% Synergy $0.25
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+51% Synergy $0.72
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+49% Synergy $0.25
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+49% Synergy $0.55
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+46% Synergy $6.83

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ghen, Arcanum Weaver decks.

Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+45% Synergy $0.27
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+45% Synergy $0.24
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+44% Synergy $16.05
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+43% Synergy $6.02
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+43% Synergy $4.14
Demonic Lore Demonic Lore
+43% Synergy $0.11
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+42% Synergy $0.08
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+41% Synergy $0.46
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+40% Synergy $3.57
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-19% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+11% Synergy $344.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+9% Synergy $36.35
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $35.22
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+3% Synergy $9.41
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $10.53
Necropotence Necropotence
+1% Synergy $16.20
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $59.87
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $49.97
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $53.10
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $50.96

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ghen, Arcanum Weaver's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+39% Synergy $0.33
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+37% Synergy $0.24
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+28% Synergy $20.14
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+26% Synergy $0.20
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+24% Synergy $1.23
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+24% Synergy $0.18
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+23% Synergy $13.38
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+21% Synergy $0.08
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+21% Synergy $1.84
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+21% Synergy $0.39
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+20% Synergy $22.69
Spellbook Vendor Spellbook Vendor
+20% Synergy $0.18
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+19% Synergy $0.30
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+19% Synergy $0.28
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+17% Synergy $0.67
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+17% Synergy $5.42
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+17% Synergy $0.08
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+16% Synergy $0.31
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+16% Synergy $0.29
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+15% Synergy $0.29
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+15% Synergy $10.49
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+15% Synergy $0.28
Summon: Kujata Summon: Kujata
+14% Synergy $0.17
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+13% Synergy $1.67
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+13% Synergy $2.90
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+12% Synergy $6.11
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
+12% Synergy $0.11
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+12% Synergy $0.45
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+12% Synergy $1.06
Thoughtrender Lamia Thoughtrender Lamia
+12% Synergy $0.27
Oriq Loremage Oriq Loremage
+12% Synergy $0.48
Summon: Anima Summon: Anima
+11% Synergy $0.10
Dreamshaper Shaman Dreamshaper Shaman
+11% Synergy $0.07
Daxos the Returned Daxos the Returned
+10% Synergy $6.29
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+10% Synergy $0.20
Auramancer Auramancer
+9% Synergy $0.08
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+8% Synergy $9.01
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+8% Synergy $0.09
Forgeborn Oreads Forgeborn Oreads
+8% Synergy $0.19
Knight of Doves Knight of Doves
+8% Synergy $0.06
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+8% Synergy $1.11
Faith Healer Faith Healer
+8% Synergy $3.51
Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+7% Synergy $0.37
Summon: Good King Mog XII Summon: Good King Mog XII
+7% Synergy $0.41
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+6% Synergy $2.61
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+5% Synergy $0.42
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+5% Synergy $0.14
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+5% Synergy $4.78
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+4% Synergy $2.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $3.96

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ghen, Arcanum Weaver safe.

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+31% Synergy $0.08
Entomb Entomb
+22% Synergy $15.82
Big Score Big Score
+11% Synergy $0.69
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+11% Synergy $1.01
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+7% Synergy $0.32
Despark Despark
+6% Synergy $0.38
Brought Back Brought Back
+6% Synergy $0.89
Rowan's Grim Search Rowan's Grim Search
+5% Synergy $0.09
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+4% Synergy $1.00
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $4.97
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.43
Fracture Fracture
+1% Synergy $0.85
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-1% Synergy $0.44
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.74
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-3% Synergy $0.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.54
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.38
Terminate Terminate
-6% Synergy $0.36
Mortify Mortify
-9% Synergy $0.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $3.59
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-14% Synergy $1.72
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-18% Synergy $4.67
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-20% Synergy $0.93

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ghen, Arcanum Weaver's game plan and control the board.

Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+36% Synergy $0.13
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+36% Synergy $0.92
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+26% Synergy $0.13
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+25% Synergy $9.87
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+22% Synergy $0.18
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+16% Synergy $0.46
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+15% Synergy $0.94
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+14% Synergy $2.34
Replenish Replenish
+14% Synergy $130.65
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+10% Synergy $0.04
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+10% Synergy $0.22
Final Parting Final Parting
+7% Synergy $0.34
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+7% Synergy $1.61
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+6% Synergy $0.35
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+6% Synergy $0.70
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.63
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+3% Synergy $0.38
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $1.88
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.30
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+1% Synergy $1482.44
Open the Armory Open the Armory
0% Synergy $1.76
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $5.79
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $4.02
Painful Truths Painful Truths
-5% Synergy $0.32
Damn Damn
-8% Synergy $1.50
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-10% Synergy $1.75

Utility Artifacts

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

Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+15% Synergy $4.07
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+14% Synergy $3.97
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+11% Synergy $11.96
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.35
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+6% Synergy $3.79
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+5% Synergy $1.72
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+5% Synergy $6.20
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ghen, Arcanum Weaver's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+39% Synergy $0.28
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+37% Synergy $0.12
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+35% Synergy $0.91
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+34% Synergy $4.36
Overwhelming Splendor Overwhelming Splendor
+33% Synergy $4.92
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+32% Synergy $0.74
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+32% Synergy $1.51
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+30% Synergy $0.23
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+28% Synergy $0.62
Doom Foretold Doom Foretold
+25% Synergy $0.22
Disturbing Mirth Disturbing Mirth
+24% Synergy $0.06
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+22% Synergy $3.09
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+22% Synergy $0.28
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+22% Synergy $0.19
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+21% Synergy $0.43
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+21% Synergy $0.44
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+21% Synergy $3.61
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+21% Synergy $1.01
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+21% Synergy $0.28
Land Tax Land Tax
+19% Synergy $20.65
Cruel Reality Cruel Reality
+18% Synergy $0.97
Fires of Invention Fires of Invention
+18% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+17% Synergy $2.48
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+16% Synergy $0.96
Kickoff Celebrations Kickoff Celebrations
+16% Synergy $0.04
Curse of Fool's Wisdom Curse of Fool's Wisdom
+16% Synergy $2.38
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+15% Synergy $4.59
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+15% Synergy $1.35
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+15% Synergy $0.47
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+15% Synergy $2.56
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+14% Synergy $6.64
High Noon High Noon
+14% Synergy $2.35
Curse of Exhaustion Curse of Exhaustion
+14% Synergy $0.32
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+14% Synergy $1.36
Curse of Misfortunes Curse of Misfortunes
+14% Synergy $0.77
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+14% Synergy $0.13
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+14% Synergy $0.39
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+14% Synergy $5.46
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+13% Synergy $2.44
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+13% Synergy $0.42
Demonic Pact Demonic Pact
+13% Synergy $0.55
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+12% Synergy $6.56
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+12% Synergy $3.33
Curse of Bloodletting Curse of Bloodletting
+12% Synergy $1.48
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+12% Synergy $0.29
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+12% Synergy $0.35
Vault 21: House Gambit Vault 21: House Gambit
+12% Synergy $0.14
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+12% Synergy $0.09
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+11% Synergy $0.30
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $12.37

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+18% Synergy $0.91
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+6% Synergy $1.37
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+6% Synergy $0.17
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+4% Synergy $0.54
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $42.14
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.91
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $49.13
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $7.25
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.90
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Signet Boros Signet
+17% Synergy $0.66
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+16% Synergy $0.26
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+15% Synergy $3.14
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+13% Synergy $0.75
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-1% Synergy $0.79
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-1% Synergy $0.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $2.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.38
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-7% Synergy $1.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.39

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ghen, Arcanum Weaver decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+30% Synergy $0.66
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+16% Synergy $8.63
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+15% Synergy $13.50
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+13% Synergy $10.11
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+8% Synergy $19.25
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.17
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+7% Synergy $0.19
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+7% Synergy $0.18
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+6% Synergy $0.38
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+4% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.18
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+3% Synergy $13.46
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $11.53
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+3% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $5.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+2% Synergy $0.14
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+2% Synergy $0.25
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.55
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.29
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+1% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.27
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+1% Synergy $6.59
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+1% Synergy $7.64
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+1% Synergy $2.66
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
0% Synergy $22.68
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
0% Synergy $16.50
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $25.94
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $5.24
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $326.19
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.87
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $23.84
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $4.86
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-1% Synergy $0.65
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-2% Synergy $4.96
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.26
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $13.48
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.27
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $0.53
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.26
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.34
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-8% Synergy $0.69
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-10% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-23% Synergy $0.15

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