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Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
Price tag $0.26

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

#712 Current Rank
#704 Last Week
#785 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
+5% Synergy $0.36
Oft-Nabbed Goat Oft-Nabbed Goat
+1% Synergy $0.61
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
0% Synergy $0.93
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
0% Synergy $0.38
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-2% Synergy $16.50

High Synergy Cards

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

Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+61% Synergy $0.26
Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+59% Synergy $0.23
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+56% Synergy $0.45
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+55% Synergy $0.28
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+54% Synergy $2.33
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+51% Synergy $0.18
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+50% Synergy $0.28
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+47% Synergy $0.88
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+46% Synergy $0.50
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+46% Synergy $0.34

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
Demonic Lore Demonic Lore
+44% Synergy $0.08
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+43% Synergy $1.47
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+41% Synergy $5.88
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+41% Synergy $15.10
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+41% Synergy $0.07
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+40% Synergy $4.02
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+39% Synergy $0.12
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+39% Synergy $0.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-20% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+10% Synergy $326.84
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $32.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $48.00
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $10.76
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+2% Synergy $13.09
Necropotence Necropotence
+1% Synergy $21.85
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $61.04
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $46.79
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $56.74

Creatures

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

Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+36% Synergy $0.38
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+32% Synergy $12.79
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+28% Synergy $1.19
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+26% Synergy $9.05
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+26% Synergy $0.20
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+25% Synergy $1.74
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+25% Synergy $0.20
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+22% Synergy $0.21
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+21% Synergy $27.85
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+20% Synergy $0.07
Spellbook Vendor Spellbook Vendor
+19% Synergy $0.19
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+18% Synergy $0.61
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+18% Synergy $0.35
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+17% Synergy $4.08
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+17% Synergy $2.69
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+16% Synergy $0.24
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+16% Synergy $0.33
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+15% Synergy $3.35
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+15% Synergy $0.07
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+14% Synergy $0.30
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+14% Synergy $0.29
Summon: Kujata Summon: Kujata
+14% Synergy $0.19
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+13% Synergy $3.15
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+12% Synergy $0.25
Iroh, Tea Master Iroh, Tea Master
+12% Synergy $0.26
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+12% Synergy $0.45
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+12% Synergy $6.88
Thoughtrender Lamia Thoughtrender Lamia
+12% Synergy $0.19
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+11% Synergy $1.19
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
+11% Synergy $0.07
Oriq Loremage Oriq Loremage
+11% Synergy $0.52
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+10% Synergy $0.28
Summon: Anima Summon: Anima
+10% Synergy $0.11
Dreamshaper Shaman Dreamshaper Shaman
+10% Synergy $0.07
Daxos the Returned Daxos the Returned
+9% Synergy $6.78
Auramancer Auramancer
+8% Synergy $0.09
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+8% Synergy $10.89
Psemilla, Meletian Poet Psemilla, Meletian Poet
+8% Synergy $0.17
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+8% Synergy $0.10
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+8% Synergy $2.38
Knight of Doves Knight of Doves
+7% Synergy $0.08
Faith Healer Faith Healer
+7% Synergy $3.61
Forgeborn Oreads Forgeborn Oreads
+7% Synergy $0.13
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+6% Synergy $1.98
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+5% Synergy $1.99
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+5% Synergy $0.48
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+4% Synergy $5.02
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+4% Synergy $2.82
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+4% Synergy $0.15
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $3.97

Instants

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

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+28% Synergy $0.11
Entomb Entomb
+23% Synergy $13.78
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+10% Synergy $1.58
Big Score Big Score
+9% Synergy $0.89
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+8% Synergy $0.45
Despark Despark
+7% Synergy $0.27
Brought Back Brought Back
+6% Synergy $1.57
Rowan's Grim Search Rowan's Grim Search
+5% Synergy $0.11
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+4% Synergy $3.50
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.53
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.43
Fracture Fracture
0% Synergy $0.80
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-1% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.86
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-3% Synergy $0.33
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.46
Terminate Terminate
-6% Synergy $0.21
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.28
Mortify Mortify
-9% Synergy $0.18
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $4.24
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $60.05
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-13% Synergy $1.95
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-17% Synergy $4.18
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-19% Synergy $0.94

Sorceries

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

Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+34% Synergy $0.14
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+33% Synergy $0.97
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+24% Synergy $0.08
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+23% Synergy $9.91
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+21% Synergy $0.54
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+15% Synergy $0.68
Replenish Replenish
+15% Synergy $124.28
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+14% Synergy $2.89
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+13% Synergy $1.36
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+10% Synergy $0.17
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+9% Synergy $0.15
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+8% Synergy $0.22
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+7% Synergy $0.37
Final Parting Final Parting
+7% Synergy $0.47
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+6% Synergy $1.50
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+3% Synergy $0.46
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.53
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.44
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+2% Synergy $18.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $1.02
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.73
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+1% Synergy $1719.97
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-1% Synergy $0.92
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $7.07
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $5.00
Damn Damn
-8% Synergy $1.06
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-11% Synergy $2.10

Utility Artifacts

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

Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+15% Synergy $3.58
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+12% Synergy $3.45
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+9% Synergy $13.83
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+6% Synergy $1.17
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+5% Synergy $2.47
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+5% Synergy $8.91
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+5% Synergy $4.92
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.64

Enchantments

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

The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+37% Synergy $0.22
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+37% Synergy $0.13
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+35% Synergy $5.88
Overwhelming Splendor Overwhelming Splendor
+32% Synergy $5.97
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+32% Synergy $0.91
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+31% Synergy $0.79
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+31% Synergy $1.98
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+31% Synergy $0.39
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+27% Synergy $0.64
Disturbing Mirth Disturbing Mirth
+25% Synergy $0.05
Doom Foretold Doom Foretold
+23% Synergy $0.21
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+23% Synergy $0.24
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+22% Synergy $1.13
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+21% Synergy $4.67
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+21% Synergy $0.16
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+20% Synergy $0.38
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+20% Synergy $3.67
Kickoff Celebrations Kickoff Celebrations
+19% Synergy $0.02
Land Tax Land Tax
+18% Synergy $24.31
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+18% Synergy $1.16
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+18% Synergy $1.00
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+18% Synergy $0.31
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+17% Synergy $5.82
Fires of Invention Fires of Invention
+17% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+16% Synergy $3.85
Cruel Reality Cruel Reality
+16% Synergy $1.71
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+15% Synergy $7.32
Demonic Pact Demonic Pact
+15% Synergy $0.22
High Noon High Noon
+15% Synergy $1.85
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+15% Synergy $1.10
Curse of Fool's Wisdom Curse of Fool's Wisdom
+15% Synergy $3.51
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+14% Synergy $0.31
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+14% Synergy $3.64
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+14% Synergy $15.49
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+14% Synergy $0.40
Curse of Misfortunes Curse of Misfortunes
+13% Synergy $0.80
Curse of Exhaustion Curse of Exhaustion
+13% Synergy $0.41
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+13% Synergy $0.40
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+13% Synergy $0.14
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+12% Synergy $8.01
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+12% Synergy $2.32
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+12% Synergy $3.35
Vault 21: House Gambit Vault 21: House Gambit
+12% Synergy $0.20
Curse of Bloodletting Curse of Bloodletting
+12% Synergy $1.62
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+12% Synergy $0.30
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+11% Synergy $2.71
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+11% Synergy $3.96
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+11% Synergy $7.22
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+11% Synergy $0.29
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $12.97

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 $6.03
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+17% Synergy $0.63
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+10% Synergy $4.49
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+7% Synergy $0.87
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+6% Synergy $0.21
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+4% Synergy $0.49
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $35.87
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $53.21
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $8.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+15% Synergy $0.23
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+15% Synergy $0.43
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+14% Synergy $3.64
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+12% Synergy $1.41
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-2% Synergy $0.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $1.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.77
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-4% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-7% Synergy $2.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.05

Lands

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

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+31% Synergy $0.53
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+17% Synergy $9.49
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+17% Synergy $11.80
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+14% Synergy $10.58
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+10% Synergy $17.89
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.13
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+8% Synergy $0.18
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+8% Synergy $0.18
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+7% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.92
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+3% Synergy $12.50
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $15.25
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+3% Synergy $0.23
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+3% Synergy $0.19
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.66
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+3% Synergy $2.97
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+2% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+2% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.20
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+2% Synergy $2.35
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.22
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.17
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.20
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+1% Synergy $7.20
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+1% Synergy $9.05
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+1% Synergy $21.90
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $25.39
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $23.63
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.12
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
0% Synergy $8.75
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
0% Synergy $0.67
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.17
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $5.37
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
0% Synergy $0.44
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $328.33
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $15.23
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $5.58
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-2% Synergy $3.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.22
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-5% Synergy $0.28
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-5% Synergy $0.23
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.18
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-5% Synergy $0.85
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-9% Synergy $0.47
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-10% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-22% Synergy $0.15

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