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Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
Price tag $0.25

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

#771 Current Rank
#847 Last Week
#736 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.

Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+27% Synergy $24.23
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+22% Synergy $15.64
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+21% Synergy $1.84
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+21% Synergy $0.03
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+20% Synergy $5.28

High Synergy Cards

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

Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+63% Synergy $0.54
Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+59% Synergy $0.23
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+56% Synergy $0.66
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+56% Synergy $0.41
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+54% Synergy $2.67
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+53% Synergy $0.25
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+52% Synergy $0.73
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+49% Synergy $0.50
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+49% Synergy $0.25
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+45% Synergy $6.35

Top Cards

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

Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+45% Synergy $0.29
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+45% Synergy $0.30
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+44% Synergy $3.85
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+44% Synergy $16.29
Demonic Lore Demonic Lore
+44% Synergy $0.12
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+43% Synergy $3.99
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+41% Synergy $0.10
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+41% Synergy $0.44
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+40% Synergy $0.32
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-18% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+10% Synergy $349.70
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+9% Synergy $28.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $34.98
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+3% Synergy $8.13
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $7.91
Necropotence Necropotence
+1% Synergy $17.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $50.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $58.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $45.06
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $46.20

Creatures

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

Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+40% Synergy $0.41
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+39% Synergy $4.08
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+36% Synergy $0.29
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+26% Synergy $0.18
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+24% Synergy $0.14
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+20% Synergy $0.31
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+20% Synergy $0.47
Spellbook Vendor Spellbook Vendor
+20% Synergy $0.16
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+19% Synergy $24.63
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+19% Synergy $0.28
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+17% Synergy $0.74
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+17% Synergy $0.07
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+17% Synergy $0.33
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+16% Synergy $0.35
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+16% Synergy $4.58
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+16% Synergy $0.26
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+15% Synergy $7.60
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+15% Synergy $0.32
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+13% Synergy $1.59
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+13% Synergy $1.93
Summon: Kujata Summon: Kujata
+13% Synergy $0.73
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+12% Synergy $1.06
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+12% Synergy $0.56
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
+12% Synergy $0.08
Oriq Loremage Oriq Loremage
+12% Synergy $0.59
Thoughtrender Lamia Thoughtrender Lamia
+12% Synergy $0.26
Summon: Anima Summon: Anima
+12% Synergy $0.12
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+11% Synergy $7.35
Dreamshaper Shaman Dreamshaper Shaman
+11% Synergy $0.06
Daxos the Returned Daxos the Returned
+10% Synergy $6.72
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+10% Synergy $0.18
Auramancer Auramancer
+10% Synergy $0.12
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $0.12
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+8% Synergy $10.53
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+8% Synergy $1.31
Forgeborn Oreads Forgeborn Oreads
+8% Synergy $0.17
Knight of Doves Knight of Doves
+8% Synergy $0.08
Faith Healer Faith Healer
+8% Synergy $3.86
Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+7% Synergy $0.64
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+7% Synergy $71.53
Summon: Good King Mog XII Summon: Good King Mog XII
+7% Synergy $2.17
Psemilla, Meletian Poet Psemilla, Meletian Poet
+7% Synergy $0.18
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+6% Synergy $2.17
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+6% Synergy $0.64
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+6% Synergy $0.62
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+6% Synergy $0.47
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+4% Synergy $2.10
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+4% Synergy $4.49
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+4% Synergy $1.97
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $3.39

Instants

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

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+32% Synergy $0.06
Entomb Entomb
+22% Synergy $13.77
Big Score Big Score
+11% Synergy $0.62
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+11% Synergy $0.58
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+7% Synergy $0.28
Despark Despark
+6% Synergy $0.32
Brought Back Brought Back
+6% Synergy $1.06
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+5% Synergy $0.98
Rowan's Grim Search Rowan's Grim Search
+5% Synergy $0.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.68
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $5.21
Fracture Fracture
0% Synergy $0.81
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-1% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.84
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-3% Synergy $0.43
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.34
Terminate Terminate
-6% Synergy $0.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.31
Mortify Mortify
-8% Synergy $0.26
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-14% Synergy $1.77
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-18% Synergy $4.90
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-20% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

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

Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+37% Synergy $0.83
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+36% Synergy $0.14
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+26% Synergy $0.14
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+25% Synergy $8.66
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+22% Synergy $0.14
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+16% Synergy $0.55
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+15% Synergy $0.89
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+14% Synergy $2.11
Replenish Replenish
+14% Synergy $130.08
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+10% Synergy $0.08
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+10% Synergy $0.16
Final Parting Final Parting
+7% Synergy $0.33
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+7% Synergy $1.47
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+6% Synergy $0.37
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+6% Synergy $0.74
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.39
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+3% Synergy $0.36
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.44
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $1.13
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.29
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+1% Synergy $1474.14
Open the Armory Open the Armory
0% Synergy $1.94
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $5.30
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $4.30
Painful Truths Painful Truths
-5% Synergy $0.27
Damn Damn
-8% Synergy $2.03
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-10% Synergy $2.92

Utility Artifacts

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

Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+15% Synergy $4.01
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+15% Synergy $3.04
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+11% Synergy $11.66
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.30
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+6% Synergy $1.10
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+6% Synergy $4.02
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+5% Synergy $5.81
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+5% Synergy $0.46
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+37% Synergy $0.17
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+35% Synergy $1.11
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+34% Synergy $5.83
Overwhelming Splendor Overwhelming Splendor
+34% Synergy $5.42
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+32% Synergy $0.55
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+32% Synergy $1.43
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+28% Synergy $0.19
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+28% Synergy $0.68
Doom Foretold Doom Foretold
+25% Synergy $0.22
Disturbing Mirth Disturbing Mirth
+24% Synergy $0.06
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+23% Synergy $0.18
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+22% Synergy $2.73
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+22% Synergy $0.34
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+22% Synergy $0.27
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+22% Synergy $0.88
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+22% Synergy $0.30
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+21% Synergy $3.58
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+20% Synergy $0.39
Cruel Reality Cruel Reality
+19% Synergy $1.11
Land Tax Land Tax
+18% Synergy $21.01
Fires of Invention Fires of Invention
+18% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+16% Synergy $1.55
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+16% Synergy $1.31
Curse of Fool's Wisdom Curse of Fool's Wisdom
+16% Synergy $2.45
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+16% Synergy $0.46
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+15% Synergy $3.67
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+15% Synergy $1.71
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+15% Synergy $2.38
Kickoff Celebrations Kickoff Celebrations
+15% Synergy $0.06
Curse of Exhaustion Curse of Exhaustion
+15% Synergy $0.31
Curse of Misfortunes Curse of Misfortunes
+15% Synergy $0.71
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+15% Synergy $0.16
High Noon High Noon
+14% Synergy $3.91
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+14% Synergy $0.59
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+14% Synergy $0.38
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+13% Synergy $6.79
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+13% Synergy $7.33
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+13% Synergy $1.74
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+13% Synergy $0.33
Demonic Pact Demonic Pact
+13% Synergy $0.62
Curse of Bloodletting Curse of Bloodletting
+13% Synergy $1.26
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+13% Synergy $4.21
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+13% Synergy $0.28
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+12% Synergy $3.51
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+12% Synergy $0.35
Vault 21: House Gambit Vault 21: House Gambit
+12% Synergy $0.17
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+12% Synergy $0.08
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+12% Synergy $0.17
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+11% Synergy $0.35
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $15.42

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+18% Synergy $1.28
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+6% Synergy $0.16
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+5% Synergy $1.97
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+4% Synergy $0.58
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $38.71
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.76
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $6.61
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $47.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Signet Boros Signet
+17% Synergy $0.47
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+16% Synergy $0.30
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+14% Synergy $1.79
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+13% Synergy $0.76
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-1% Synergy $0.91
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-1% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $2.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-7% Synergy $1.94
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+28% Synergy $0.74
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+16% Synergy $11.24
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+15% Synergy $13.57
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+12% Synergy $8.92
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+8% Synergy $19.39
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+7% Synergy $0.20
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+7% Synergy $0.20
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+6% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+5% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+4% Synergy $0.22
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $11.54
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.11
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $3.53
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+2% Synergy $0.18
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+2% Synergy $13.73
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+2% Synergy $0.21
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.47
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.45
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+1% Synergy $7.92
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+1% Synergy $8.57
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+1% Synergy $3.36
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $4.49
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $15.33
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.80
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-1% Synergy $13.40
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $24.53
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $22.75
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $3.99
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-1% Synergy $0.68
Plateau Plateau
-1% Synergy $328.61
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-2% Synergy $4.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.22
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.28
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.68
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $0.40
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.36
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.48
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-8% Synergy $1.01
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-9% Synergy $0.38
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-23% Synergy $0.18

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