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Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
Price tag $0.35

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

#801 Current Rank
#757 Last Week
#778 Past 2 Years

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.

Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+15% Synergy $2.16
Primary Research Primary Research
+12% Synergy $0.19
Changing Loyalty Changing Loyalty
+12% Synergy $1.15
Coercive Impetus Coercive Impetus
+9% Synergy $0.29
Scriv, the Obligator Scriv, the Obligator
+8% Synergy $0.44

High Synergy Cards

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

Treacherous Blessing Treacherous Blessing
+58% Synergy $0.33
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+57% Synergy $0.90
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+57% Synergy $0.40
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+54% Synergy $0.28
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+51% Synergy $5.34
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+51% Synergy $0.35
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+47% Synergy $0.29
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+47% Synergy $0.37
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+46% Synergy $13.23
Demonic Lore Demonic Lore
+44% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

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

Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+44% Synergy $0.54
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+44% Synergy $0.24
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+43% Synergy $0.24
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+41% Synergy $0.31
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+40% Synergy $15.87
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+39% Synergy $4.72
Ashiok's Reaper Ashiok's Reaper
+39% Synergy $0.31
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+38% Synergy $4.65
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+37% Synergy $6.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-20% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+10% Synergy $479.78
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+7% Synergy $37.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $58.09
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+2% Synergy $11.25
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $15.84
Necropotence Necropotence
+0% Synergy $37.26
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $6.17
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $60.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $72.10
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $53.21

Creatures

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

Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+37% Synergy $20.62
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+34% Synergy $2.19
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+34% Synergy $0.46
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+30% Synergy $1.29
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+30% Synergy $11.73
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+28% Synergy $0.36
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+23% Synergy $21.46
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+22% Synergy $0.17
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+21% Synergy $0.54
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+19% Synergy $1.96
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+19% Synergy $0.17
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+18% Synergy $2.86
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+18% Synergy $0.94
Spellbook Vendor Spellbook Vendor
+17% Synergy $0.48
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+17% Synergy $0.39
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+16% Synergy $0.37
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+16% Synergy $2.11
Iroh, Tea Master Iroh, Tea Master
+14% Synergy $0.30
Summon: Kujata Summon: Kujata
+13% Synergy $0.30
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+13% Synergy $0.30
Wicked Visitor Wicked Visitor
+12% Synergy $0.24
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+12% Synergy $0.43
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+12% Synergy $0.34
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+12% Synergy $4.24
Psemilla, Meletian Poet Psemilla, Meletian Poet
+11% Synergy $0.39
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+10% Synergy $1.01
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+10% Synergy $0.63
Thoughtrender Lamia Thoughtrender Lamia
+10% Synergy $0.33
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
+10% Synergy $0.25
Oriq Loremage Oriq Loremage
+9% Synergy $0.67
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+9% Synergy $0.37
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+9% Synergy $4.26
Summon: Anima Summon: Anima
+9% Synergy $0.25
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.32
Daxos the Returned Daxos the Returned
+8% Synergy $21.20
Dreamshaper Shaman Dreamshaper Shaman
+8% Synergy $0.21
Auramancer Auramancer
+7% Synergy $0.30
Blim, Comedic Genius Blim, Comedic Genius
+6% Synergy $0.26
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+6% Synergy $14.62
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+6% Synergy $2.89
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $0.16
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+6% Synergy $2.32
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+6% Synergy $3.35
Academy Rector Academy Rector
+6% Synergy $78.19
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+4% Synergy $4.62
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+3% Synergy $0.25
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+3% Synergy $0.47
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+2% Synergy $0.53
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.11
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $59.32

Instants

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

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+27% Synergy $0.30
Entomb Entomb
+25% Synergy $17.25
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+8% Synergy $2.01
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+8% Synergy $0.50
Big Score Big Score
+8% Synergy $0.53
Despark Despark
+5% Synergy $0.33
Brought Back Brought Back
+5% Synergy $3.06
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+3% Synergy $3.36
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $16.68
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $3.79
Fracture Fracture
0% Synergy $0.30
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
0% Synergy $0.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.45
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-3% Synergy $0.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.34
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-5% Synergy $2.44
Terminate Terminate
-5% Synergy $0.45
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.30
Mortify Mortify
-8% Synergy $0.22
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $67.12
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $3.90
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-12% Synergy $0.86
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-17% Synergy $4.41
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-18% Synergy $1.22

Sorceries

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

Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+30% Synergy $1.09
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+30% Synergy $0.37
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+22% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+21% Synergy $11.82
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+19% Synergy $0.36
Replenish Replenish
+15% Synergy $211.98
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+13% Synergy $2.70
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+13% Synergy $0.71
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+11% Synergy $1.47
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+10% Synergy $0.39
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+9% Synergy $0.35
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+9% Synergy $0.21
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+7% Synergy $0.25
Final Parting Final Parting
+6% Synergy $0.42
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+6% Synergy $10.62
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $1.41
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+3% Synergy $19.41
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.32
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+1% Synergy $2063.83
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.42
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.91
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+0% Synergy $0.88
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy $0.88
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $5.05
Damn Damn
-6% Synergy $2.47
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-11% Synergy $2.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+14% Synergy $5.10
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+11% Synergy $3.65
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+9% Synergy $14.81
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+4% Synergy $4.05
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+4% Synergy $6.03
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+4% Synergy $0.68
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+4% Synergy $8.12
Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
+3% Synergy $0.37
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+38% Synergy $0.32
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+35% Synergy $0.55
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+34% Synergy $0.40
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+34% Synergy $0.34
Overwhelming Splendor Overwhelming Splendor
+30% Synergy $7.98
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+30% Synergy $0.59
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+30% Synergy $2.45
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+28% Synergy $1.26
Disturbing Mirth Disturbing Mirth
+26% Synergy $0.13
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+25% Synergy $0.78
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+24% Synergy $0.19
Doom Foretold Doom Foretold
+24% Synergy $0.25
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+22% Synergy $2.67
Kickoff Celebrations Kickoff Celebrations
+22% Synergy $0.13
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+21% Synergy $0.64
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+20% Synergy $0.57
Demonic Pact Demonic Pact
+20% Synergy $0.39
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+19% Synergy $6.60
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+19% Synergy $0.36
Land Tax Land Tax
+18% Synergy $13.49
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+18% Synergy $7.19
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+17% Synergy $4.03
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+17% Synergy $1.27
High Noon High Noon
+17% Synergy $4.97
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+16% Synergy $6.64
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+15% Synergy $7.60
Fires of Invention Fires of Invention
+15% Synergy $0.31
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+15% Synergy $0.36
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+14% Synergy $1.42
Vault 21: House Gambit Vault 21: House Gambit
+14% Synergy $0.31
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+14% Synergy $7.96
Cruel Reality Cruel Reality
+14% Synergy $1.91
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+14% Synergy $0.47
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+14% Synergy $4.22
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+13% Synergy $0.37
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+13% Synergy $0.76
Curse of Fool's Wisdom Curse of Fool's Wisdom
+12% Synergy $4.54
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+12% Synergy $5.00
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+12% Synergy $4.74
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+12% Synergy $0.60
Curse of Exhaustion Curse of Exhaustion
+12% Synergy $0.44
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+12% Synergy $0.42
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+12% Synergy $4.16
Curse of Misfortunes Curse of Misfortunes
+11% Synergy $0.63
Momentum Breaker Momentum Breaker
+11% Synergy $0.35
Curse of Bloodletting Curse of Bloodletting
+11% Synergy $1.71
The Rise of Sozin Fire Lord Sozin The Rise of Sozin
+11% Synergy $1.89
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+10% Synergy $2.93
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $7.32
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $19.62

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+43% Synergy $12.90
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+16% Synergy $1.50
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+10% Synergy $5.74
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+7% Synergy $1.80
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+5% Synergy $0.24
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+3% Synergy $0.37
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $40.73
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+0% Synergy $63.55
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $10.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+13% Synergy $5.44
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+13% Synergy $0.36
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+12% Synergy $0.35
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+10% Synergy $2.60
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $4.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-3% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-5% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-7% Synergy $2.02
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.13

Lands

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

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+32% Synergy $0.82
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+19% Synergy $10.83
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+18% Synergy $12.03
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+16% Synergy $11.15
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+11% Synergy $20.46
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.24
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+8% Synergy $0.21
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+8% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+6% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $3.30
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+4% Synergy $16.58
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+4% Synergy $0.28
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $15.62
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+3% Synergy $0.25
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.75
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $31.39
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.69
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $31.86
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.82
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+2% Synergy $0.24
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+2% Synergy $10.35
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+2% Synergy $0.35
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+2% Synergy $31.33
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.24
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+1% Synergy $0.32
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+1% Synergy $9.90
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.33
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+1% Synergy $3.35
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+1% Synergy $10.00
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+0% Synergy $356.24
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $2.00
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+0% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+0% Synergy $17.33
Badlands Badlands
+0% Synergy
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+0% Synergy $1.96
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
0% Synergy $0.53
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.12
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-1% Synergy $0.32
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $8.69
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-2% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.25
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-2% Synergy $1.50
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-3% Synergy $0.26
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $0.97
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-6% Synergy $0.53
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-8% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-19% Synergy $0.27

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