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Keruga, the Macrosage: Birthing Pod
Price tag $0.28

Legendary Creature — Dinosaur Hippo

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Playstyle & Strategy

Cantrips 24% Blink 12% Birthing Pod 8% Card Draw 8% Ramp 8%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Keruga, the Macrosage's Birthing Pod builds — cards that lean hardest into the Birthing Pod theme.

Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+97% Synergy $3.59
Neoform Neoform
+97% Synergy $1.20
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+81% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Keruga, the Macrosage Birthing Pod game on their own.

Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+45% Synergy $1076.87
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+44% Synergy $105.77
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+44% Synergy $158.66
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+43% Synergy $1459.07
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+41% Synergy $125.34
Force of Will Force of Will
+41% Synergy $70.22
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+36% Synergy $26.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+30% Synergy $69.44
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+25% Synergy $366.32
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+22% Synergy $459.66

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Keruga, the Macrosage decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+95% Synergy $57.30
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+72% Synergy $37.18
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+72% Synergy $1.40
Lilysplash Mentor Lilysplash Mentor
+70% Synergy $0.28
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+61% Synergy $2.54
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+52% Synergy $0.41
Misthollow Griffin Misthollow Griffin
+50% Synergy $2.43
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+48% Synergy $0.25
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+48% Synergy $16.65
Quandrix Cultivator Quandrix Cultivator
+48% Synergy $0.21
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+47% Synergy $0.35
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+47% Synergy $0.30
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+47% Synergy $4.01
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+46% Synergy $0.21
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+46% Synergy $0.17
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+46% Synergy $0.30
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+45% Synergy $0.30
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+45% Synergy $10.03
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+45% Synergy $2.44
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+45% Synergy $0.41
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+45% Synergy $4.30
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+44% Synergy $0.34
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+44% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+43% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+41% Synergy $2.04
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+39% Synergy $25.79
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+38% Synergy $0.26
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+37% Synergy $0.33
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+33% Synergy $6.00
Malanthrope Malanthrope
+25% Synergy $0.43
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+25% Synergy $0.38
Greenwarden of Murasa Greenwarden of Murasa
+25% Synergy $0.27
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+25% Synergy $1.92
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+24% Synergy $1.12
Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+24% Synergy $0.60
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+24% Synergy $4.41
Subtlety Subtlety
+24% Synergy $10.96
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+23% Synergy $13.48
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+23% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+22% Synergy $1.06
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+22% Synergy $0.26
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
+21% Synergy $0.32
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+21% Synergy $2.78
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+20% Synergy $1.68
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+20% Synergy $0.16
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+20% Synergy $0.81
Terastodon Terastodon
+18% Synergy $0.40
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+15% Synergy $0.16
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+11% Synergy $0.35
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-5% Synergy $0.23

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Keruga, the Macrosage's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Displace Displace
+73% Synergy $0.42
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+69% Synergy $1.68
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+52% Synergy $2.26
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+48% Synergy $0.37
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+47% Synergy $15.10
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+47% Synergy $1.53
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+46% Synergy $1.88
Snap Snap
+46% Synergy $3.66
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+43% Synergy $6.09
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+42% Synergy $49.82
Swan Song Swan Song
+31% Synergy $7.86
Disrupting Shoal Disrupting Shoal
+25% Synergy $11.60
Mystical Dispute Mystical Dispute
+25% Synergy $0.76
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+24% Synergy $0.37
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+24% Synergy $0.32
Foil Foil
+24% Synergy $3.06
See Double See Double
+23% Synergy $0.88
Misdirection Misdirection
+23% Synergy $10.60
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+23% Synergy $5.09
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+23% Synergy $2.54
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+23% Synergy $0.70
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+22% Synergy $3.29
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+22% Synergy $2.38
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+21% Synergy $15.83
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+21% Synergy $8.82
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+20% Synergy $10.39
Resculpt Resculpt
+20% Synergy $0.22
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+20% Synergy $7.30
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+19% Synergy $0.51
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+19% Synergy $8.23
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+19% Synergy $9.13
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+19% Synergy $18.57
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+17% Synergy $17.28
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+15% Synergy $0.77
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+14% Synergy $0.33
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+13% Synergy $3.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $7.11
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+10% Synergy $52.75
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $56.78
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.46
Counterspell Counterspell
-24% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Keruga, the Macrosage.

Natural Order Natural Order
+24% Synergy $35.35
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+23% Synergy $5.96
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+22% Synergy $16.31
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+22% Synergy $0.41
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+22% Synergy $387.81
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+17% Synergy $25.19
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+14% Synergy $49.21
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+13% Synergy $1.54

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Keruga, the Macrosage Birthing Pod decks.

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+74% Synergy $14.98
Static Orb Static Orb
+25% Synergy $15.15
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+24% Synergy $14.03
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+24% Synergy $26.21
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+24% Synergy $2.70
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+22% Synergy $0.75
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+22% Synergy $3.73
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+20% Synergy $7.28
The One Ring The One Ring
+18% Synergy $101.75

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Keruga, the Macrosage decks.

Food Chain Food Chain
+49% Synergy $49.38
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+42% Synergy $26.85
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+36% Synergy $11.44
Gift of Paradise Gift of Paradise
+25% Synergy $0.34
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+24% Synergy $0.38
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+23% Synergy $2.61
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+23% Synergy $0.65
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+23% Synergy $5.72
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+20% Synergy $1.04
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+19% Synergy $1.35
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+18% Synergy $12.08
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+18% Synergy $35.82
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+16% Synergy $0.40

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Keruga, the Macrosage's Birthing Pod game plan.

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+25% Synergy $4.44
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+24% Synergy $2.95
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+19% Synergy $1.25

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Keruga, the Macrosage Birthing Pod decks.

Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+46% Synergy $0.35
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+32% Synergy $31.72
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+28% Synergy $53.40
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+21% Synergy $0.27
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+21% Synergy $0.26
Rivendell Rivendell
+20% Synergy $1.74
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+19% Synergy $4.90
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+19% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $0.85
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-25% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Keruga, the Macrosage's Birthing Pod strategy.

Mox Opal Mox Opal
+46% Synergy $229.90
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+44% Synergy $38.08
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+41% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+28% Synergy $0.45
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+25% Synergy $44.74
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+24% Synergy $4.17
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+24% Synergy $43.64
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+18% Synergy $3.94
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.40
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-5% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Keruga, the Macrosage's Birthing Pod decks.

Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+82% Synergy $8.52
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+56% Synergy $1.73
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+50% Synergy $0.36
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+47% Synergy $0.28
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+45% Synergy $48.66
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+45% Synergy $33.09
City of Brass City of Brass
+44% Synergy $9.98
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+36% Synergy
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+33% Synergy $8.09
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+23% Synergy $0.27
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+22% Synergy $17.20
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+21% Synergy $0.22
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+21% Synergy $6.52
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+20% Synergy $1.68
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+20% Synergy $6.48
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+19% Synergy $36.10
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+19% Synergy $0.70
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+18% Synergy $0.38
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+18% Synergy $34.38
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+17% Synergy $0.60
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+16% Synergy $17.02
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+16% Synergy $32.22
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+16% Synergy $38.66
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+15% Synergy $11.42
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+15% Synergy $18.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $15.52
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $7.11
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+12% Synergy $1.59
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.35
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+5% Synergy $12.70
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.24
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+3% Synergy $11.06
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-13% Synergy $0.24
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-18% Synergy $0.30
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-20% Synergy $0.75
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-22% Synergy $0.33
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-36% Synergy $0.28

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Keruga, the Macrosage: Birthing Pod.

Skanos Dragonheart Candlekeep Sage Skanos Dragonheart // Candlekeep Sage
The Third Doctor Rose Noble The Third Doctor // Rose Noble
Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Raised by Giants Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Candlekeep Sage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Hardy Outlander Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
The Fourteenth Doctor Bill Potts The Fourteenth Doctor // Bill Potts
Geralf, the Fleshwright Geralf, the Fleshwright
Tomorrow, Azami's Familiar Tomorrow, Azami's Familiar
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Thrasios, Triton Hero Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Soramaro, First to Dream Soramaro, First to Dream
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Halana, Kessig Ranger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Candlekeep Sage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage
Ignis Scientia Ignis Scientia
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Siani, Eye of the Storm Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Vannifar, Evolved Enigma Vannifar, Evolved Enigma
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
Kefnet the Mindful Kefnet the Mindful
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
Gretchen Titchwillow Gretchen Titchwillow
Skanos Dragonheart // Clan Crafter Skanos Dragonheart // Clan Crafter
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
Zimone, All-Questioning Zimone, All-Questioning
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Acolyte of Bahamut Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Acolyte of Bahamut
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Hardy Outlander Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Hardy Outlander
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
Marcus, Mutant Mayor Marcus, Mutant Mayor
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator