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Kefka, Court Mage
Price tag $6.59

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

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#7 Current Rank
#9 Last Week
#72 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.

Norman Osborn Green Goblin Norman Osborn
+8% Synergy $8.84
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+5% Synergy $0.40
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+3% Synergy $0.62
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $61.02
Oscorp Industries Oscorp Industries
-2% Synergy $0.69

High Synergy Cards

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

Waste Not Waste Not
+56% Synergy $7.76
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+48% Synergy $11.78
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+45% Synergy $24.30
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+44% Synergy $0.56
Reanimate Reanimate
+39% Synergy $5.37
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+39% Synergy $1.23
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+33% Synergy $8.57
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+33% Synergy $3.46
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+33% Synergy $0.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+30% Synergy $1.43

Top Cards

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

Geth's Grimoire Geth's Grimoire
+30% Synergy $8.95
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+27% Synergy $7.30
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
+27% Synergy $7.94
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+26% Synergy $5.70
Swan Song Swan Song
+23% Synergy $8.33
Windfall Windfall
+18% Synergy $3.98
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+12% Synergy $48.01
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+9% Synergy $0.31
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.61
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $1.83

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
+22% Synergy $19.63
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+18% Synergy $8.37
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+16% Synergy $17.49
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+14% Synergy $43.48
Force of Will Force of Will
+14% Synergy $64.58
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+14% Synergy $109.39
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+13% Synergy $51.17
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+13% Synergy $94.56
Gamble Gamble
+13% Synergy $11.45
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+13% Synergy $78.39

Creatures

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

Kefka, Dancing Mad Kefka, Dancing Mad
+28% Synergy $0.36
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+25% Synergy $5.66
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer Trance Kuja, Fate Defied Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
+25% Synergy $0.90
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+25% Synergy $5.36
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+21% Synergy $0.96
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+21% Synergy $2.25
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+20% Synergy $24.05
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+20% Synergy $24.17
Black Waltz No. 3 Black Waltz No. 3
+19% Synergy $0.22
Emet-Selch, Unsundered Hades, Sorcerer of Eld Emet-Selch, Unsundered
+19% Synergy $3.82
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Temple of the Dead Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
+19% Synergy $5.03
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+16% Synergy $2.06
Anger Anger
+15% Synergy $1.41
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+15% Synergy $2.12
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+15% Synergy $2.79
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+14% Synergy $31.76
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+14% Synergy $69.17
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+14% Synergy $23.95
Fell Specter Fell Specter
+14% Synergy $0.52
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+13% Synergy $5.44
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+13% Synergy $0.72
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+12% Synergy $3.98
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+12% Synergy $3.46
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+12% Synergy $1.22
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+12% Synergy $1.57
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+11% Synergy $30.57
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+11% Synergy $0.82
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+11% Synergy $3.43
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+11% Synergy $0.50
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+10% Synergy $6.24
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+10% Synergy $0.19
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+10% Synergy $2.63
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+9% Synergy $0.99
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+9% Synergy $3.71
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+8% Synergy $3.25
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+8% Synergy $11.81
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+8% Synergy $19.38
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+8% Synergy $0.12
Nekusar, the Mindrazer Nekusar, the Mindrazer
+8% Synergy $1.68
Tinybones, Trinket Thief Tinybones, Trinket Thief
+8% Synergy $18.32
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager Nicol Bolas, the Arisen Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
+8% Synergy $18.95
The Locust God The Locust God
+7% Synergy $5.78
Wonder Wonder
+7% Synergy $1.57
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+7% Synergy $0.06
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+6% Synergy $21.84
Spark Double Spark Double
+5% Synergy $8.12
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+4% Synergy $28.34
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+4% Synergy $5.30
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+4% Synergy $0.95
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Saw in Half Saw in Half
+22% Synergy $4.13
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+20% Synergy $0.82
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+20% Synergy $0.09
Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+18% Synergy $0.18
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+17% Synergy $13.56
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+14% Synergy $19.02
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+14% Synergy $47.03
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+14% Synergy $9.87
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+13% Synergy $52.72
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+13% Synergy $10.70
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+13% Synergy $13.74
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+13% Synergy $14.42
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+13% Synergy $0.24
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+12% Synergy $54.04
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+12% Synergy $7.65
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+12% Synergy $15.34
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+12% Synergy $23.69
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+12% Synergy $8.08
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+12% Synergy $2.79
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+11% Synergy $9.63
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+11% Synergy $3.34
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+10% Synergy $13.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+9% Synergy $46.95
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $8.06
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+9% Synergy $6.79
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+8% Synergy $43.59
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+8% Synergy $1.02
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+8% Synergy $10.56
Transpose Transpose
+7% Synergy $0.41
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+7% Synergy $0.26
Overkill Overkill
+7% Synergy $0.21
Blur Blur
+7% Synergy $0.19
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+6% Synergy $0.57
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+6% Synergy $13.39
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $4.11
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.79
Dispel Dispel
+5% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $1.86
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+4% Synergy $2.38
Entomb Entomb
+4% Synergy $18.03
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+4% Synergy $3.48
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+4% Synergy $12.38
Big Score Big Score
+2% Synergy $0.69
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy $1.25
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.11
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-1% Synergy $0.37
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.26
Bedevil Bedevil
-4% Synergy $0.35
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.49
Terminate Terminate
-12% Synergy $0.59

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
+17% Synergy $3.35
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+15% Synergy $0.49
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+14% Synergy $4.34
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+14% Synergy $7.58
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+12% Synergy $5.89
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+11% Synergy $125.49
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+11% Synergy $0.24
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+11% Synergy $0.14
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+10% Synergy $1486.43
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+10% Synergy $3.00
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+8% Synergy $0.24
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+7% Synergy $4.78
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+7% Synergy $0.87
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+6% Synergy $28.30
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+6% Synergy $1.42
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+6% Synergy $13.28
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+6% Synergy $0.89
Victimize Victimize
+5% Synergy $0.46
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+5% Synergy $1.85
Twinflame Twinflame
+5% Synergy $5.39
Poison the Waters Poison the Waters
+5% Synergy $0.10
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+5% Synergy $0.35
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+4% Synergy $11.31
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+4% Synergy $14.55
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $5.87
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+4% Synergy $8.47
Suplex Suplex
+4% Synergy $0.14
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+3% Synergy $8.79
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+3% Synergy $172.72
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $18.91
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $4.95
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+2% Synergy $3.38
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+2% Synergy $0.29
Persist Persist
+2% Synergy $2.48
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+1% Synergy $24.45
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
0% Synergy $1.42
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
0% Synergy $5.19
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.62
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-11% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+14% Synergy $3.47
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+13% Synergy $3.93
The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $79.26
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+10% Synergy $0.13
Entropic Battlecruiser Entropic Battlecruiser
+7% Synergy $0.22
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+5% Synergy $13.87
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $2.98
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+4% Synergy $5.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.07
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+3% Synergy $4.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.05
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-8% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

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

Megrim Megrim
+22% Synergy $0.91
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+18% Synergy $10.52
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+14% Synergy $1.17
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+11% Synergy $20.04
Necromancy Necromancy
+10% Synergy $8.43
Bandit's Talent Bandit's Talent
+10% Synergy $0.29
Raiders' Wake Raiders' Wake
+9% Synergy $0.51
Oppression Oppression
+9% Synergy $4.18
Necropotence Necropotence
+7% Synergy $17.69
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $1.36
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+5% Synergy $14.66
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+3% Synergy $1.89
Curiosity Curiosity
+2% Synergy $0.57
Propaganda Propaganda
0% Synergy $2.29
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
-1% Synergy $3.58
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $11.64
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $2.33

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 $4.75
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+5% Synergy $6.53
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+4% Synergy $1.93

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+16% Synergy $18.45
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+15% Synergy $6.15
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+11% Synergy $2.31
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+11% Synergy $8.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.07
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+8% Synergy $357.71
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+6% Synergy $0.56
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $0.66
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $35.82
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+5% Synergy $1.82
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.88
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $48.25
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+1% Synergy $7.06
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.98
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
0% Synergy $0.81
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
0% Synergy $2.40
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $23.75
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+20% Synergy $0.98
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+19% Synergy $1.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $1.01
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+16% Synergy $26.71
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+15% Synergy $1.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $1.02
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $181.01
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+11% Synergy $716.12
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+11% Synergy $478.33
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+8% Synergy $383.77
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.45
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $3.85
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $1.23
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $64.48
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-4% Synergy $7.26
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-6% Synergy $2.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.13
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-8% Synergy $0.31
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-9% Synergy $0.50
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-10% Synergy $0.73
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-13% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+19% Synergy $12.55
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+19% Synergy $14.94
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+17% Synergy $23.76
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+16% Synergy $7.11
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+15% Synergy $16.81
City of Brass City of Brass
+15% Synergy $19.46
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+14% Synergy $17.00
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+14% Synergy $23.79
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $13.18
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+13% Synergy $19.91
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+13% Synergy $21.31
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+13% Synergy $26.10
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+13% Synergy $19.48
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+13% Synergy $37.55
Starting Town Starting Town
+13% Synergy $9.84
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+12% Synergy $22.51
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+12% Synergy $7.65
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+12% Synergy $12.58
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $35.21
Badlands Badlands
+11% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+11% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+11% Synergy
Underground River Underground River
+10% Synergy $0.83
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $8.06
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+8% Synergy $18.66
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+8% Synergy $9.43
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+8% Synergy $14.36
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+7% Synergy $0.60
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+6% Synergy $19.58
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+6% Synergy $0.33
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+6% Synergy $7.98
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.23
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+5% Synergy $6.89
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $10.41
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.27
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+1% Synergy $4.65
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $4.31
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
0% Synergy $3.73
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-2% Synergy $0.74
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
-2% Synergy $8.56
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-3% Synergy $1.38
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-5% Synergy $0.26
Island Island
-9% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
-9% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
-10% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.12
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-11% Synergy $0.27
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-11% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-13% Synergy $0.16
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-23% Synergy $0.33

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