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Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
Price tag $0.33

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

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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

#824 Current Rank
#849 Last Week
#789 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.

Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+4% Synergy $0.32
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+1% Synergy $11.22
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+1% Synergy $0.32
Oft-Nabbed Goat Oft-Nabbed Goat
0% Synergy $0.50
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-3% Synergy $17.77

High Synergy Cards

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

Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+60% Synergy $0.40
Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+59% Synergy $0.26
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+56% Synergy $0.49
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+55% Synergy $0.34
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+53% Synergy $2.62
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+51% Synergy $0.59
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+50% Synergy $0.25
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+47% Synergy $0.30
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+46% Synergy $0.82
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+46% Synergy $0.94

Top Cards

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

Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+45% Synergy $0.37
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+45% Synergy $1.76
Demonic Lore Demonic Lore
+45% Synergy $0.20
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+41% Synergy $5.86
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+41% Synergy $15.30
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+41% Synergy $0.18
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+41% Synergy $0.27
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+40% Synergy $4.63
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+36% Synergy $5.79
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-20% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+10% Synergy $350.61
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $32.30
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $49.53
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+2% Synergy $13.61
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $13.71
Necropotence Necropotence
+1% Synergy $22.51
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $7.19
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $63.69
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $51.58
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $62.01

Creatures

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

Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+36% Synergy $0.37
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+35% Synergy $17.90
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+32% Synergy $1.51
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+28% Synergy $11.64
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+28% Synergy $1.39
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+27% Synergy $0.29
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+24% Synergy $0.32
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+22% Synergy $27.76
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+22% Synergy $0.40
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+19% Synergy $0.20
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+18% Synergy $0.60
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+18% Synergy $3.11
Spellbook Vendor Spellbook Vendor
+18% Synergy $0.30
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+18% Synergy $0.45
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+17% Synergy $3.66
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+16% Synergy $1.93
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+16% Synergy $0.31
Iroh, Tea Master Iroh, Tea Master
+15% Synergy $0.27
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+15% Synergy $0.35
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+14% Synergy $0.15
Summon: Kujata Summon: Kujata
+14% Synergy $0.24
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+14% Synergy $0.34
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+13% Synergy $0.29
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+12% Synergy $4.57
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.33
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+11% Synergy $0.54
Thoughtrender Lamia Thoughtrender Lamia
+11% Synergy $0.28
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
+11% Synergy $0.20
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+11% Synergy $1.23
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+11% Synergy $5.81
Oriq Loremage Oriq Loremage
+11% Synergy $0.62
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+10% Synergy $0.30
Psemilla, Meletian Poet Psemilla, Meletian Poet
+10% Synergy $0.25
Summon: Anima Summon: Anima
+10% Synergy $0.15
Daxos the Returned Daxos the Returned
+9% Synergy $7.88
Dreamshaper Shaman Dreamshaper Shaman
+9% Synergy $0.08
Auramancer Auramancer
+8% Synergy $0.19
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+7% Synergy $10.97
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $0.12
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+7% Synergy $2.58
Faith Healer Faith Healer
+7% Synergy $3.74
Knight of Doves Knight of Doves
+7% Synergy $0.07
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+6% Synergy $2.33
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+6% Synergy $2.50
Forgeborn Oreads Forgeborn Oreads
+6% Synergy $0.17
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+4% Synergy $0.49
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+4% Synergy $5.67
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+4% Synergy $0.30
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+4% Synergy $3.66
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $3.56

Instants

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

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+28% Synergy $0.27
Entomb Entomb
+24% Synergy $14.61
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+9% Synergy $2.02
Big Score Big Score
+8% Synergy $0.99
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+8% Synergy $0.43
Despark Despark
+6% Synergy $0.34
Brought Back Brought Back
+6% Synergy $2.16
Rowan's Grim Search Rowan's Grim Search
+5% Synergy $0.13
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+3% Synergy $3.74
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $13.37
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.65
Fracture Fracture
0% Synergy $1.64
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-1% Synergy $0.43
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.28
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-3% Synergy $0.35
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.51
Terminate Terminate
-6% Synergy $0.40
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.37
Mortify Mortify
-9% Synergy $0.20
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $66.45
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $4.53
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-13% Synergy $2.28
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-18% Synergy $3.75
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-19% Synergy $1.25

Sorceries

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

Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+32% Synergy $0.31
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+32% Synergy $1.10
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+23% Synergy $0.33
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+22% Synergy $10.09
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+20% Synergy $0.35
Replenish Replenish
+15% Synergy $146.64
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+14% Synergy $2.77
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+14% Synergy $0.71
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+13% Synergy $1.29
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+10% Synergy $0.21
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+9% Synergy $0.36
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+9% Synergy $0.16
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+9% Synergy $0.33
Final Parting Final Parting
+7% Synergy $0.55
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+6% Synergy $2.06
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+4% Synergy $0.78
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+3% Synergy $20.92
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.58
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.43
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.09
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+1% Synergy $1907.80
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $0.74
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-1% Synergy $0.88
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $7.71
Damn Damn
-8% Synergy $2.18
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-11% Synergy $3.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+15% Synergy $3.92
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+12% Synergy $3.83
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+9% Synergy $15.16
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+5% Synergy $2.85
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+5% Synergy $1.42
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+5% Synergy $8.92
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+5% Synergy $4.73
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+39% Synergy $0.17
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+38% Synergy $0.72
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+36% Synergy $0.31
Overwhelming Splendor Overwhelming Splendor
+32% Synergy $6.51
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+32% Synergy $0.45
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+31% Synergy $1.09
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+31% Synergy $0.90
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+30% Synergy $2.62
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+27% Synergy $0.57
Disturbing Mirth Disturbing Mirth
+26% Synergy $0.12
Doom Foretold Doom Foretold
+24% Synergy $0.25
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+23% Synergy $0.20
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+22% Synergy $1.21
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+21% Synergy $4.79
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+21% Synergy $0.41
Kickoff Celebrations Kickoff Celebrations
+21% Synergy $0.16
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+20% Synergy $1.75
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+20% Synergy $0.29
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+19% Synergy $4.41
Land Tax Land Tax
+18% Synergy $25.63
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+18% Synergy $5.29
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+18% Synergy $1.33
Demonic Pact Demonic Pact
+18% Synergy $0.29
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+17% Synergy $0.33
Fires of Invention Fires of Invention
+17% Synergy $0.27
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+16% Synergy $7.35
High Noon High Noon
+16% Synergy $3.45
Cruel Reality Cruel Reality
+16% Synergy $1.70
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+15% Synergy $3.69
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+15% Synergy $7.85
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+15% Synergy $1.37
Curse of Fool's Wisdom Curse of Fool's Wisdom
+14% Synergy $3.62
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+14% Synergy $0.45
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+14% Synergy $0.38
Vault 21: House Gambit Vault 21: House Gambit
+14% Synergy $0.32
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+14% Synergy $3.28
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+13% Synergy $3.35
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+13% Synergy $7.79
Curse of Exhaustion Curse of Exhaustion
+13% Synergy $0.40
Curse of Misfortunes Curse of Misfortunes
+13% Synergy $0.77
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+13% Synergy $0.45
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+12% Synergy $8.60
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+12% Synergy $0.22
Curse of Bloodletting Curse of Bloodletting
+12% Synergy $1.60
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+11% Synergy $2.34
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+11% Synergy $2.83
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+11% Synergy $0.38
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+11% Synergy $0.68
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+10% Synergy $5.05
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $16.46

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+44% Synergy $7.03
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+17% Synergy $0.72
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+10% Synergy $5.39
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+7% Synergy $1.20
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+6% Synergy $0.26
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+4% Synergy $0.46
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $37.08
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $52.21
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $10.61
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $1.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+14% Synergy $0.27
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+14% Synergy $0.44
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+14% Synergy $3.98
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+11% Synergy $2.74
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $0.83
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-3% Synergy $0.76
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-5% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-8% Synergy $3.03
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+32% Synergy $0.68
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+19% Synergy $10.53
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+18% Synergy $11.85
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+16% Synergy $10.70
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+11% Synergy $19.22
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.20
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+8% Synergy $0.32
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+8% Synergy $0.19
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+7% Synergy $0.35
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $2.56
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $14.05
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+4% Synergy $15.45
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.60
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+3% Synergy $0.25
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+3% Synergy $0.37
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+3% Synergy $0.24
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.89
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+2% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.29
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $29.10
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $26.47
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+2% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+1% Synergy $8.70
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+1% Synergy $10.79
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+1% Synergy $9.82
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+1% Synergy $29.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.30
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $331.42
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+1% Synergy $3.83
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
0% Synergy $0.83
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $17.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.22
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
0% Synergy $0.50
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $5.81
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $7.47
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-2% Synergy $4.49
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.23
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.35
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-4% Synergy $0.31
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-5% Synergy $0.39
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-5% Synergy $2.04
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-9% Synergy $0.36
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-10% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-21% Synergy $0.19

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