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Kefka, Court Mage
Price tag $5.26

Legendary Creature — Human 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

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4 Current Rank
#5 Last Week
#225 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 $2.92
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer Trance Kuja, Fate Defied Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
+26% Synergy $1.08
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+22% Synergy $0.09
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+21% Synergy $44.91
Black Waltz No. 3 Black Waltz No. 3
+20% Synergy $0.20

High Synergy Cards

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

Waste Not Waste Not
+61% Synergy $3.47
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+51% Synergy $10.94
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+44% Synergy $18.09
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+43% Synergy $0.32
Reanimate Reanimate
+41% Synergy $7.36
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+40% Synergy $0.40
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+38% Synergy $4.60
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+38% Synergy $0.37
Geth's Grimoire Geth's Grimoire
+35% Synergy $3.74
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
+33% Synergy $5.66

Top Cards

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

Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+31% Synergy $3.38
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+31% Synergy $6.73
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+30% Synergy $1.49
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+28% Synergy $4.79
Windfall Windfall
+22% Synergy $3.79
Swan Song Swan Song
+20% Synergy $10.80
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+11% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.23
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $2.00
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.00

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
+26% Synergy $13.56
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+14% Synergy $8.31
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+12% Synergy $40.66
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+11% Synergy $44.78
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+11% Synergy $16.35
Force of Will Force of Will
+10% Synergy $56.77
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+10% Synergy $97.79
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+9% Synergy $48.81
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+9% Synergy $68.29
Gamble Gamble
+8% Synergy $8.24

Creatures

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

Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+28% Synergy $3.49
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+25% Synergy $5.42
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+25% Synergy $14.98
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+25% Synergy $0.75
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+23% Synergy $1.97
Emet-Selch, Unsundered Hades, Sorcerer of Eld Emet-Selch, Unsundered
+21% Synergy $3.08
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Temple of the Dead Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
+20% Synergy $4.72
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+17% Synergy $65.41
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+17% Synergy $20.23
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+17% Synergy $1.31
Anger Anger
+16% Synergy $1.54
Fell Specter Fell Specter
+16% Synergy $0.36
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+15% Synergy $0.85
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+14% Synergy $0.81
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+13% Synergy $0.88
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+13% Synergy $4.87
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+12% Synergy $3.60
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+11% Synergy $29.51
The Locust God The Locust God
+11% Synergy $5.18
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+11% Synergy $4.89
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+11% Synergy $0.18
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+11% Synergy $0.85
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+11% Synergy $2.17
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+11% Synergy $0.51
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+11% Synergy $1.86
Tinybones, Trinket Thief Tinybones, Trinket Thief
+11% Synergy $15.62
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+10% Synergy $1.39
Wonder Wonder
+10% Synergy $1.50
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+10% Synergy $0.14
Nekusar, the Mindrazer Nekusar, the Mindrazer
+10% Synergy $1.35
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager Nicol Bolas, the Arisen Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
+10% Synergy $19.51
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+8% Synergy $27.45
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+8% Synergy $3.61
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+8% Synergy $2.65
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+8% Synergy $0.10
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+8% Synergy $4.46
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+8% Synergy $7.13
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+7% Synergy $3.09
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
+7% Synergy $1.98
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+7% Synergy $10.30
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+7% Synergy $4.76
Spark Double Spark Double
+6% Synergy $6.13
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+6% Synergy $1.83
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+6% Synergy $19.38
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+6% Synergy $9.98
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+5% Synergy $30.14
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+4% Synergy $2.40
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+3% Synergy $0.73
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $0.60
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+21% Synergy $1.23
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+21% Synergy $4.93
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+18% Synergy $1.04
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+17% Synergy $16.46
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+14% Synergy $0.26
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+13% Synergy $12.85
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $6.71
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+11% Synergy $49.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+11% Synergy $9.22
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+10% Synergy $41.94
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+10% Synergy $7.06
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+10% Synergy $4.49
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+9% Synergy $16.28
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+9% Synergy $1.44
Transpose Transpose
+9% Synergy $1.87
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+8% Synergy $53.02
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+8% Synergy $2.55
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+8% Synergy $0.40
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+8% Synergy $14.95
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $4.41
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+8% Synergy $10.19
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+8% Synergy $10.84
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+8% Synergy $0.90
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+8% Synergy $22.53
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+8% Synergy $7.98
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+8% Synergy $8.58
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+7% Synergy $5.42
Overkill Overkill
+7% Synergy $0.31
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+7% Synergy $6.58
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.85
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $50.27
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+6% Synergy $0.43
Blur Blur
+6% Synergy $0.20
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+5% Synergy $12.14
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.97
Big Score Big Score
+5% Synergy $0.62
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+5% Synergy $8.62
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+5% Synergy $0.19
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+4% Synergy $3.67
Seething Song Seething Song
+4% Synergy $6.11
Entomb Entomb
+3% Synergy $13.06
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+2% Synergy $15.83
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $1.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy $1.52
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+1% Synergy $0.69
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.14
Bedevil Bedevil
-3% Synergy $0.59
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.45
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.25
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 $2.90
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+17% Synergy $0.51
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+16% Synergy $3.46
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+13% Synergy $0.16
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+12% Synergy $0.16
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+11% Synergy $6.71
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+10% Synergy $2.62
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+10% Synergy $3.45
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+9% Synergy $0.27
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+9% Synergy $1467.68
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+9% Synergy $3.72
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+9% Synergy $1.86
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+8% Synergy $25.49
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $57.93
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+7% Synergy $110.20
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+7% Synergy $2.13
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+7% Synergy $16.88
Poison the Waters Poison the Waters
+7% Synergy $0.11
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+6% Synergy $5.29
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+6% Synergy $0.39
Victimize Victimize
+5% Synergy $0.47
Twinflame Twinflame
+5% Synergy $4.91
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+5% Synergy $7.59
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+5% Synergy $0.25
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+4% Synergy $1.12
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+4% Synergy $163.15
Suplex Suplex
+4% Synergy $0.08
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+4% Synergy $7.32
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $18.51
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+3% Synergy $4.53
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+3% Synergy $12.64
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+3% Synergy $0.28
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+2% Synergy $19.69
Burning Inquiry Burning Inquiry
+2% Synergy $3.34
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+1% Synergy $1.32
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $4.24
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
0% Synergy $9.94
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
0% Synergy $4.61
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
0% Synergy $11.53
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.61
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-11% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+15% Synergy $2.50
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+12% Synergy $0.14
The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy $63.76
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+7% Synergy $2.28
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+6% Synergy $2.79
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+5% Synergy $11.00
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+2% Synergy $5.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $0.22

Enchantments

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

Megrim Megrim
+26% Synergy $0.66
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+16% Synergy $0.65
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+14% Synergy $8.48
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+13% Synergy $15.19
Raiders' Wake Raiders' Wake
+11% Synergy $0.45
Necromancy Necromancy
+10% Synergy $6.88
Oppression Oppression
+10% Synergy $2.03
Bandit's Talent Bandit's Talent
+9% Synergy $0.26
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+6% Synergy $1.22
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+6% Synergy $16.95
Necropotence Necropotence
+4% Synergy $17.10
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+4% Synergy $1.86
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+2% Synergy $4.88
Curiosity Curiosity
+2% Synergy $0.47
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
0% Synergy $3.20
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $2.21
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $14.75
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
-2% Synergy $1.76
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $1.44

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 $5.81
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+7% Synergy $6.26
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+3% Synergy $1.00

Utility Lands

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

Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+16% Synergy $4.61
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+15% Synergy $17.69
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+13% Synergy $1.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $2.01
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+10% Synergy $11.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy $111.35
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+7% Synergy $1.18
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+6% Synergy $0.45
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+6% Synergy $2.03
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $40.07
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $48.76
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+4% Synergy $345.06
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $1.00
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+2% Synergy $6.57
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $23.01
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.31
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
0% Synergy $1.04
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
0% Synergy $1.97
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+22% Synergy $1.89
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+20% Synergy $0.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $1.25
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+16% Synergy $1.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+16% Synergy $0.97
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+12% Synergy $22.84
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+8% Synergy $629.02
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+8% Synergy $444.47
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+7% Synergy $151.75
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $357.97
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.40
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $1.86
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $2.00
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $0.95
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $65.34
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-1% Synergy $4.58
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.24
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-7% Synergy $2.60
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-9% Synergy $0.45
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-9% Synergy $0.29
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-10% Synergy $0.75
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-14% Synergy $0.20

Lands

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

Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+20% Synergy $12.12
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+20% Synergy $14.46
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+18% Synergy $23.61
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+16% Synergy $15.01
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+16% Synergy $15.21
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+16% Synergy $20.50
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+15% Synergy $14.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $6.71
City of Brass City of Brass
+12% Synergy $17.02
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+11% Synergy $12.31
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+11% Synergy $8.60
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+11% Synergy $24.16
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+11% Synergy $18.80
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+11% Synergy $9.22
Starting Town Starting Town
+11% Synergy $9.77
Underground River Underground River
+10% Synergy $1.55
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+10% Synergy $1.52
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+10% Synergy $29.03
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+10% Synergy $22.14
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+10% Synergy $17.17
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+9% Synergy $14.95
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+9% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
+9% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+9% Synergy
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $23.58
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+9% Synergy $12.00
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy $33.78
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+8% Synergy $0.49
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $4.41
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+7% Synergy $13.04
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+7% Synergy $6.75
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+7% Synergy $8.01
Training Center Training Center
+6% Synergy $10.89
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+5% Synergy $2.29
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+5% Synergy $4.03
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.21
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+4% Synergy $3.02
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+3% Synergy $8.18
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.21
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-1% Synergy $1.01
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-1% Synergy $1.68
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-4% Synergy $0.37
Island Island
-6% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
-6% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
-7% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.05
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-12% Synergy $0.28
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-13% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.19
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-22% Synergy $0.24

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