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Kefka, Court Mage
Price tag $5.22

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Grixis

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#5 Current Rank
#9 Last Week
#157 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kefka, Court Mage.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kefka, Court Mage decks.

Kefka, Dancing Mad Kefka, Dancing Mad
+28% Synergy $2.24
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer Trance Kuja, Fate Defied Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
+27% Synergy $1.61
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+23% Synergy $0.07
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+21% Synergy $43.65
Black Waltz No. 3 Black Waltz No. 3
+20% Synergy $0.23

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kefka, Court Mage's abilities and overall game plan.

Waste Not Waste Not
+59% Synergy $3.73
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+49% Synergy $16.52
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+44% Synergy $19.42
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+43% Synergy $0.37
Reanimate Reanimate
+40% Synergy $7.64
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+39% Synergy $0.51
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+38% Synergy $5.79
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+37% Synergy $0.34
Geth's Grimoire Geth's Grimoire
+34% Synergy $3.81
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
+31% Synergy $6.26

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kefka, Court Mage decks.

Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+31% Synergy $2.94
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+31% Synergy $6.79
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+28% Synergy $1.46
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+27% Synergy $5.30
Windfall Windfall
+21% Synergy $3.95
Swan Song Swan Song
+19% Synergy $6.09
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+10% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.45
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.65
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+25% Synergy $18.44
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+15% Synergy $8.13
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+12% Synergy $42.63
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+12% Synergy $16.62
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+11% Synergy $46.20
Force of Will Force of Will
+11% Synergy $57.48
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+10% Synergy $48.94
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+10% Synergy $92.16
Gamble Gamble
+9% Synergy $7.91
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+9% Synergy $71.05

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kefka, Court Mage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+28% Synergy $4.28
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+24% Synergy $5.30
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+24% Synergy $0.68
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+24% Synergy $15.54
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+23% Synergy $1.98
Emet-Selch, Unsundered Hades, Sorcerer of Eld Emet-Selch, Unsundered
+21% Synergy $4.38
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Temple of the Dead Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
+20% Synergy $5.12
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+17% Synergy $1.59
Anger Anger
+16% Synergy $1.61
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+16% Synergy $63.03
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+16% Synergy $20.35
Fell Specter Fell Specter
+16% Synergy $0.43
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+14% Synergy $0.87
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+14% Synergy $0.88
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+13% Synergy $0.82
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+13% Synergy $7.01
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+11% Synergy $27.60
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+11% Synergy $1.43
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+11% Synergy $1.36
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+11% Synergy $0.18
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+11% Synergy $4.27
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+11% Synergy $2.18
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+11% Synergy $0.91
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+11% Synergy $0.29
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+11% Synergy $1.56
The Locust God The Locust God
+10% Synergy $4.67
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+10% Synergy $0.18
Tinybones, Trinket Thief Tinybones, Trinket Thief
+10% Synergy $16.88
Wonder Wonder
+9% Synergy $1.25
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+9% Synergy $2.93
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+9% Synergy $5.03
Nekusar, the Mindrazer Nekusar, the Mindrazer
+9% Synergy $1.54
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager Nicol Bolas, the Arisen Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
+9% Synergy $19.37
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+8% Synergy $25.95
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+8% Synergy $0.08
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+8% Synergy $5.07
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+8% Synergy $7.39
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+7% Synergy $3.65
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+7% Synergy $2.44
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+7% Synergy $2.77
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
+7% Synergy $1.09
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+7% Synergy $7.35
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+6% Synergy $10.14
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+5% Synergy $30.11
Spark Double Spark Double
+5% Synergy $6.73
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $20.89
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+3% Synergy $0.77
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $0.57
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+3% Synergy $2.69
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kefka, Court Mage safe.

Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+21% Synergy $0.59
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+21% Synergy $4.44
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+18% Synergy $0.81
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+16% Synergy $18.24
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+14% Synergy $12.97
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+14% Synergy $0.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $7.64
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+11% Synergy $49.42
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+11% Synergy $9.16
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+10% Synergy $42.96
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+10% Synergy $7.00
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+10% Synergy $4.66
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+9% Synergy $10.83
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+9% Synergy $11.78
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+9% Synergy $22.45
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+9% Synergy $6.96
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+9% Synergy $15.17
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+9% Synergy $1.03
Transpose Transpose
+9% Synergy $1.57
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+8% Synergy $50.85
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+8% Synergy $0.34
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+8% Synergy $14.89
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+8% Synergy $0.99
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+8% Synergy $8.43
Overkill Overkill
+8% Synergy $0.36
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+7% Synergy $2.59
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $5.21
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+7% Synergy $5.39
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+7% Synergy $0.30
Blur Blur
+7% Synergy $0.21
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+7% Synergy $6.18
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.75
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $48.08
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+5% Synergy $11.92
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+5% Synergy $8.78
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+5% Synergy $3.65
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+5% Synergy $0.20
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $2.10
Big Score Big Score
+4% Synergy $0.62
Entomb Entomb
+4% Synergy $13.77
Seething Song Seething Song
+4% Synergy $6.27
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+3% Synergy $15.38
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+3% Synergy $0.99
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.51
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
0% Synergy $0.31
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.15
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.24
Bedevil Bedevil
-3% Synergy $0.51
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.34
Terminate Terminate
-12% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kefka, Court Mage's game plan and control the board.

Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+18% Synergy $3.07
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+17% Synergy $0.49
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+15% Synergy $3.34
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+13% Synergy $0.16
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+13% Synergy $0.12
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+11% Synergy $7.00
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+10% Synergy $0.29
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+10% Synergy $2.73
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+10% Synergy $3.36
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+9% Synergy $1474.14
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+9% Synergy $3.96
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy $58.30
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+8% Synergy $113.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+8% Synergy $1.76
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+7% Synergy $26.15
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+7% Synergy $17.38
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+7% Synergy $2.08
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+6% Synergy $5.65
Poison the Waters Poison the Waters
+6% Synergy $0.12
Victimize Victimize
+5% Synergy $0.56
Twinflame Twinflame
+5% Synergy $5.05
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+5% Synergy $0.35
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+5% Synergy $0.44
Suplex Suplex
+5% Synergy $0.12
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+4% Synergy $0.94
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+4% Synergy $7.87
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+3% Synergy $3.59
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+3% Synergy $163.90
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+3% Synergy $0.43
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $18.68
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+2% Synergy $10.39
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+2% Synergy $20.27
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $10.16
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+1% Synergy $1.31
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+1% Synergy $12.34
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $4.42
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
0% Synergy $4.80
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.65
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-11% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+15% Synergy $2.49
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+12% Synergy $0.12
The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy $67.99
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+8% Synergy $2.20
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+6% Synergy $3.87
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+5% Synergy $11.59
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+2% Synergy $4.72
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kefka, Court Mage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Megrim Megrim
+25% Synergy $0.71
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+16% Synergy $0.59
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+15% Synergy $8.34
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+12% Synergy $17.12
Raiders' Wake Raiders' Wake
+11% Synergy $0.51
Necromancy Necromancy
+10% Synergy $6.98
Oppression Oppression
+10% Synergy $2.43
Bandit's Talent Bandit's Talent
+10% Synergy $0.28
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+6% Synergy $1.44
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+6% Synergy $17.25
Necropotence Necropotence
+4% Synergy $17.52
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+4% Synergy $2.10
Curiosity Curiosity
+2% Synergy $0.53
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+2% Synergy $5.49
Propaganda Propaganda
0% Synergy $2.01
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
-1% Synergy $3.51
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $15.42
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $1.55

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kefka, Court Mage to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+8% Synergy $5.98
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+6% Synergy $6.28
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+4% Synergy $2.58

Utility Lands

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

Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+16% Synergy $5.43
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+15% Synergy $19.28
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+13% Synergy $2.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $1.98
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+11% Synergy $11.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $94.69
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+7% Synergy $1.28
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+6% Synergy $0.53
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+6% Synergy $3.63
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $38.71
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+5% Synergy $348.16
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $47.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.57
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+2% Synergy $6.61
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.08
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $24.56
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
0% Synergy $0.58
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
0% Synergy $2.22
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+21% Synergy $1.94
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+20% Synergy $0.90
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+17% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+16% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+15% Synergy $1.32
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+12% Synergy $24.69
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+8% Synergy $643.42
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+8% Synergy $445.35
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+7% Synergy $153.22
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $372.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $2.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.07
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $0.96
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $67.47
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-2% Synergy $5.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.22
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-6% Synergy $2.17
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-9% Synergy $0.54
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-9% Synergy $0.29
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-10% Synergy $0.76
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-14% Synergy $0.16

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kefka, Court Mage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+19% Synergy $13.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+19% Synergy $15.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+17% Synergy $24.04
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+15% Synergy $15.33
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+15% Synergy $14.78
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+15% Synergy $20.14
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+14% Synergy $8.98
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $7.64
City of Brass City of Brass
+12% Synergy $17.11
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+12% Synergy $13.72
Starting Town Starting Town
+12% Synergy $25.27
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+11% Synergy $25.51
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+11% Synergy $22.75
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+11% Synergy $21.61
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+11% Synergy $9.16
Underground River Underground River
+10% Synergy $1.37
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+10% Synergy $29.32
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+10% Synergy $8.92
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+10% Synergy $17.89
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+10% Synergy $24.53
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+9% Synergy $0.40
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+9% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
+9% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+9% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+9% Synergy $14.12
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy $34.04
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+9% Synergy $50.15
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+8% Synergy $15.63
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+7% Synergy $0.24
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+7% Synergy $6.82
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+7% Synergy $8.84
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+6% Synergy $13.40
Training Center Training Center
+5% Synergy $10.54
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.45
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+4% Synergy $2.60
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+4% Synergy $3.99
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+3% Synergy $3.25
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+2% Synergy $7.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $1.01
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-1% Synergy $1.71
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-4% Synergy $0.32
Island Island
-6% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
-7% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
-7% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.23
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-11% Synergy $0.38
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-12% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-13% Synergy $0.18
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-22% Synergy $0.26

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