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Kefka, Court Mage
Price tag $4.45

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Discard 22% Combo 10% Control 8% Reanimator 7% Blink 6% Midrange 6% Spellslinger 4% Wheels 3% Burn 3% Card Draw 3%

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

#23 Current Rank
#23 Last Week
#30 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.

Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+3% Synergy $4.86
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+2% Synergy $5.21
Flashback Flashback
+1% Synergy $11.35
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
+1% Synergy $13.02
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+1% Synergy $8.99

High Synergy Cards

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

Waste Not Waste Not
+53% Synergy $7.74
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+49% Synergy $9.00
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+45% Synergy $33.87
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+44% Synergy $1.22
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+39% Synergy $0.39
Reanimate Reanimate
+38% Synergy $8.77
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+32% Synergy $17.62
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+31% Synergy $4.81
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+31% Synergy $2.13
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+28% Synergy $1.88

Top Cards

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

Animate Dead Animate Dead
+26% Synergy $9.95
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
+26% Synergy $9.77
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+26% Synergy $5.17
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+25% Synergy $7.04
Swan Song Swan Song
+23% Synergy $7.37
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+19% Synergy $10.44
Windfall Windfall
+18% Synergy $5.20
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+7% Synergy $0.41
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $2.91
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $2.00

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
+22% Synergy $18.35
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+18% Synergy $12.80
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+15% Synergy $60.07
Force of Will Force of Will
+15% Synergy $68.57
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+14% Synergy $57.82
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+13% Synergy $66.91
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+13% Synergy $68.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+13% Synergy $122.46
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+12% Synergy $45.10
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+9% Synergy $40.96

Creatures

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

Kefka, Dancing Mad Kefka, Dancing Mad
+28% Synergy $0.55
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer Trance Kuja, Fate Defied Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
+25% Synergy $1.02
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+24% Synergy $7.00
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+20% Synergy $28.13
Black Waltz No. 3 Black Waltz No. 3
+19% Synergy $0.29
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+19% Synergy $23.76
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+19% Synergy $1.17
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+19% Synergy $2.44
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+18% Synergy $3.01
Emet-Selch, Unsundered Hades, Sorcerer of Eld Emet-Selch, Unsundered
+18% Synergy $2.43
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Temple of the Dead Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
+18% Synergy $7.84
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+16% Synergy $17.46
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+16% Synergy $22.90
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+15% Synergy $47.05
Anger Anger
+15% Synergy $1.00
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+15% Synergy $2.18
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+15% Synergy $0.73
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+14% Synergy $3.18
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+13% Synergy $95.71
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+13% Synergy $5.10
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+13% Synergy $31.59
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+13% Synergy $3.56
Fell Specter Fell Specter
+13% Synergy $0.56
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+12% Synergy $0.61
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+11% Synergy $2.40
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+11% Synergy $5.86
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+11% Synergy $0.98
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+11% Synergy $3.49
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+10% Synergy $3.74
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+10% Synergy $0.64
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+10% Synergy $9.03
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+10% Synergy $0.26
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+9% Synergy $26.26
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+9% Synergy $1.54
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+9% Synergy $3.91
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+9% Synergy $3.49
Generator Servant Generator Servant
+9% Synergy $0.29
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+8% Synergy $4.93
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+8% Synergy $22.15
Norman Osborn Green Goblin Norman Osborn
+8% Synergy $3.82
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+8% Synergy $3.24
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+6% Synergy $41.79
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+6% Synergy $1.36
Wonder Wonder
+6% Synergy $1.30
Spark Double Spark Double
+5% Synergy $13.12
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+4% Synergy $52.38
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+4% Synergy $1.85
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+4% Synergy $29.90
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+3% Synergy $6.99
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Saw in Half Saw in Half
+23% Synergy $3.84
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+22% Synergy $1.95
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+18% Synergy $0.18
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+17% Synergy $11.85
Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+17% Synergy $0.34
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+15% Synergy $45.97
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+15% Synergy $9.56
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+14% Synergy $6.83
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+14% Synergy $9.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+13% Synergy $69.73
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+13% Synergy $39.82
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+13% Synergy $10.61
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+13% Synergy $14.52
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+13% Synergy $1.98
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+13% Synergy $0.31
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+12% Synergy $17.98
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+11% Synergy $27.20
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+11% Synergy $16.04
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+11% Synergy $11.86
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+10% Synergy $6.78
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+10% Synergy $10.35
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+9% Synergy $3.95
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+9% Synergy $13.61
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $51.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $13.13
Blur Blur
+8% Synergy $0.35
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+7% Synergy $0.44
Transpose Transpose
+7% Synergy $0.37
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+6% Synergy $15.35
Dispel Dispel
+6% Synergy $0.33
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+6% Synergy $4.94
Overkill Overkill
+6% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $3.31
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.78
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $2.06
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $3.51
Entomb Entomb
+4% Synergy $17.00
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+4% Synergy $20.00
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+4% Synergy $3.32
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $31.06
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+3% Synergy $0.48
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $3.47
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.39
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.24
Bedevil Bedevil
-2% Synergy $0.53
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-2% Synergy $0.35
Big Score Big Score
-3% Synergy $1.05
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.42
Terminate Terminate
-11% Synergy $0.39

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 $4.94
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+15% Synergy $5.61
Gamble Gamble
+14% Synergy $14.13
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+14% Synergy $10.18
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+14% Synergy $0.40
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+11% Synergy $3.19
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+11% Synergy $149.15
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+11% Synergy $0.28
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+10% Synergy $2063.83
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+10% Synergy $0.27
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+10% Synergy $1.79
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+9% Synergy $0.30
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+8% Synergy $1.88
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+8% Synergy $0.39
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+7% Synergy $2.39
Twinflame Twinflame
+6% Synergy $4.49
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+6% Synergy $11.56
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+5% Synergy $47.12
Victimize Victimize
+5% Synergy $0.95
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+5% Synergy $15.72
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+5% Synergy $21.96
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+5% Synergy $0.43
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+5% Synergy $0.41
Poison the Waters Poison the Waters
+5% Synergy $0.21
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $7.66
Suplex Suplex
+4% Synergy $0.15
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+3% Synergy $2.70
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+3% Synergy $11.35
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+3% Synergy $209.25
Persist Persist
+3% Synergy $0.77
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $9.85
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $20.84
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $3.56
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+2% Synergy $4.37
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+2% Synergy $0.44
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+2% Synergy $0.80
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+1% Synergy $27.35
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
0% Synergy $3.91
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.29
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-8% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Geth's Grimoire Geth's Grimoire
+28% Synergy $8.32
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+14% Synergy $2.05
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+13% Synergy $4.27
The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $102.36
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+10% Synergy $0.29
Entropic Battlecruiser Entropic Battlecruiser
+8% Synergy $0.37
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+5% Synergy $16.25
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $4.64
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+3% Synergy $7.41
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+3% Synergy $8.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $2.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.38

Enchantments

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

Megrim Megrim
+21% Synergy $1.34
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+14% Synergy $0.71
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+11% Synergy $19.95
Necromancy Necromancy
+10% Synergy $14.73
Bandit's Talent Bandit's Talent
+10% Synergy $0.35
Raiders' Wake Raiders' Wake
+9% Synergy $0.53
Oppression Oppression
+9% Synergy $3.98
Necropotence Necropotence
+8% Synergy $23.57
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+5% Synergy $15.83
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+4% Synergy $2.88
Curiosity Curiosity
+2% Synergy $1.01
Propaganda Propaganda
0% Synergy $3.35
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
0% Synergy $5.07
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $17.33
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $3.36

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 $4.53
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+4% Synergy $2.25
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+4% Synergy $8.43

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+16% Synergy $27.27
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+14% Synergy $7.31
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+10% Synergy $10.64
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+10% Synergy $1.97
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $1.75
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+8% Synergy $477.75
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+7% Synergy $0.59
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $40.38
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $1.13
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $2.20
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+3% Synergy $0.28
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $56.81
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+1% Synergy $11.46
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.44
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $1.48
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
0% Synergy $0.67
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
0% Synergy $4.66
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+19% Synergy $2.73
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $2.81
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+18% Synergy $3.68
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+17% Synergy $38.99
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+14% Synergy $151.55
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+13% Synergy $3.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $2.88
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+13% Synergy $103.95
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $212.34
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+11% Synergy $1038.88
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+11% Synergy $695.66
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+8% Synergy $436.91
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.45
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.32
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+3% Synergy $1.71
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $5.37
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $75.91
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-4% Synergy $7.84
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.32
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-5% Synergy $1.02
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-6% Synergy $0.36
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-7% Synergy $1.20
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-8% Synergy $1.96
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.36

Lands

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

Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+17% Synergy $18.46
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+16% Synergy $16.39
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+16% Synergy $35.12
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+15% Synergy $12.67
City of Brass City of Brass
+15% Synergy $8.96
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+14% Synergy $9.50
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+14% Synergy $10.50
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+14% Synergy $30.58
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $16.37
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+13% Synergy $29.74
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+13% Synergy $32.97
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+13% Synergy $29.67
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+13% Synergy $44.68
Starting Town Starting Town
+13% Synergy $11.24
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+12% Synergy $30.69
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+12% Synergy $17.11
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $48.73
Badlands Badlands
+11% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+11% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+11% Synergy
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+11% Synergy $19.85
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+10% Synergy $6.78
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+8% Synergy $28.86
Underground River Underground River
+8% Synergy $1.41
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $13.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.29
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+6% Synergy $1.52
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+6% Synergy $10.91
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+6% Synergy $14.59
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+5% Synergy $30.94
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+5% Synergy $0.57
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+5% Synergy $11.39
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+4% Synergy $9.74
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $13.63
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.37
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-1% Synergy $6.47
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $7.53
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $11.83
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
-3% Synergy $14.39
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-4% Synergy $0.40
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-4% Synergy $3.44
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-6% Synergy $0.39
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-8% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.26
Island Island
-9% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
-9% Synergy $0.07
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-9% Synergy $0.32
Mountain Mountain
-11% Synergy $0.08
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.23
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
-21% Synergy $0.37

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