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Keruga, the Macrosage
Price tag $0.30

Legendary Creature — Dinosaur Hippo

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Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 16% Cantrips 10% Ramp 10% Card Draw 8% Birthing Pod 6%
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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 $4.18
Neoform Neoform
+97% Synergy $0.95
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+81% Synergy $2.22

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 $1108.66
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+44% Synergy $115.65
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+44% Synergy $167.03
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+43% Synergy $1626.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+41% Synergy $119.25
Force of Will Force of Will
+41% Synergy $59.96
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+36% Synergy $30.65
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+30% Synergy $69.59
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+25% Synergy $444.24
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+22% Synergy $478.02

Creatures

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

Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+95% Synergy $46.30
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+72% Synergy $34.06
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+72% Synergy $1.35
Lilysplash Mentor Lilysplash Mentor
+70% Synergy $0.28
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+61% Synergy $1.96
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+52% Synergy $5.30
Misthollow Griffin Misthollow Griffin
+50% Synergy $2.61
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+48% Synergy $0.31
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+48% Synergy $17.36
Quandrix Cultivator Quandrix Cultivator
+48% Synergy $0.25
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+47% Synergy $0.23
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+47% Synergy $0.38
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+47% Synergy $4.04
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+46% Synergy $0.26
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+46% Synergy $0.22
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+46% Synergy $0.57
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+45% Synergy $0.26
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+45% Synergy $10.11
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+45% Synergy $3.25
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+45% Synergy $0.41
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+45% Synergy $3.93
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+44% Synergy $0.35
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+44% Synergy $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+43% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+41% Synergy $2.21
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+39% Synergy $25.32
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+38% Synergy $0.23
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+37% Synergy $0.29
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+33% Synergy $5.98
Malanthrope Malanthrope
+25% Synergy $0.40
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+25% Synergy $0.57
Greenwarden of Murasa Greenwarden of Murasa
+25% Synergy $0.32
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+25% Synergy $2.49
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+24% Synergy $1.09
Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+24% Synergy $0.41
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+24% Synergy $5.26
Subtlety Subtlety
+24% Synergy $10.08
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+23% Synergy $8.98
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+23% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+22% Synergy $1.26
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+22% Synergy $0.31
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
+21% Synergy $0.24
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+21% Synergy $2.54
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+20% Synergy $5.26
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+20% Synergy $0.28
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+20% Synergy $0.79
Terastodon Terastodon
+18% Synergy $0.39
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+15% Synergy $0.19
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+11% Synergy $0.35
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-5% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Displace Displace
+73% Synergy $0.34
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+69% Synergy $2.62
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+52% Synergy $3.07
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+48% Synergy $0.36
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+47% Synergy $16.03
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+47% Synergy $1.85
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+46% Synergy $2.75
Snap Snap
+46% Synergy $3.78
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+43% Synergy $7.31
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+42% Synergy $49.60
Swan Song Swan Song
+31% Synergy $10.69
Disrupting Shoal Disrupting Shoal
+25% Synergy $16.21
Mystical Dispute Mystical Dispute
+25% Synergy $0.78
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+24% Synergy $0.39
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+24% Synergy $0.26
Foil Foil
+24% Synergy $2.09
See Double See Double
+23% Synergy $1.16
Misdirection Misdirection
+23% Synergy $12.47
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+23% Synergy $3.61
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+23% Synergy $2.91
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+23% Synergy $0.34
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+22% Synergy $3.74
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+22% Synergy $2.57
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+21% Synergy $15.29
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+21% Synergy $6.94
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+20% Synergy $7.52
Resculpt Resculpt
+20% Synergy $0.34
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+20% Synergy $7.25
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+19% Synergy $2.09
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+19% Synergy $8.57
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+19% Synergy $8.05
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+19% Synergy $16.27
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+17% Synergy $18.67
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+15% Synergy $2.56
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+14% Synergy $0.37
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+13% Synergy $3.83
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $9.48
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.35
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+10% Synergy $56.44
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $63.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.72
Counterspell Counterspell
-24% Synergy $4.28

Sorceries

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

Natural Order Natural Order
+24% Synergy $35.42
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+23% Synergy $3.98
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+22% Synergy $4.57
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+22% Synergy $0.34
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+22% Synergy $420.25
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+17% Synergy $31.38
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+14% Synergy $33.57
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+13% Synergy $1.06

Utility Artifacts

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

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+74% Synergy $12.12
Static Orb Static Orb
+25% Synergy $14.94
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+24% Synergy $17.26
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+24% Synergy $36.08
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+24% Synergy $3.50
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+22% Synergy $0.93
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+22% Synergy $4.05
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+20% Synergy $6.49
The One Ring The One Ring
+18% Synergy $115.41

Enchantments

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

Food Chain Food Chain
+49% Synergy $31.64
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+42% Synergy $27.56
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+36% Synergy $13.77
Gift of Paradise Gift of Paradise
+25% Synergy $0.27
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+24% Synergy $0.37
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+23% Synergy $2.79
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+23% Synergy $0.31
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+23% Synergy $5.25
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+20% Synergy $1.86
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+19% Synergy $2.12
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+18% Synergy $15.41
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+18% Synergy $34.04
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+16% Synergy $0.58

Planeswalkers

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

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+25% Synergy $5.21
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+24% Synergy $1.28
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+19% Synergy $0.85

Utility Lands

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

Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+46% Synergy $0.32
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+32% Synergy $26.55
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+28% Synergy $49.49
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+21% Synergy $0.24
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+21% Synergy $0.25
Rivendell Rivendell
+20% Synergy $1.04
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+19% Synergy $7.08
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+19% Synergy $0.38
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $1.34
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-25% Synergy $4.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Opal Mox Opal
+46% Synergy $229.58
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+44% Synergy $37.42
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+41% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+28% Synergy $0.53
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+25% Synergy $40.69
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+24% Synergy $4.00
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+24% Synergy $40.70
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+18% Synergy $4.87
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.34
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-5% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.49

Lands

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

Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+82% Synergy $4.75
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+56% Synergy $1.69
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+50% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+47% Synergy $0.67
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+45% Synergy $63.27
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+45% Synergy $35.43
City of Brass City of Brass
+44% Synergy $11.44
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+36% Synergy
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+33% Synergy $3.98
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+23% Synergy $0.25
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+22% Synergy $0.36
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+22% Synergy $5.71
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+21% Synergy $6.46
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+20% Synergy $5.26
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+20% Synergy $7.04
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+19% Synergy $35.75
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+19% Synergy $1.82
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+18% Synergy $0.40
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+18% Synergy $40.65
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+17% Synergy $0.51
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+16% Synergy $19.18
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+16% Synergy $29.04
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+16% Synergy $37.51
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+15% Synergy $12.38
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+15% Synergy $19.87
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $15.74
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $9.48
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+12% Synergy $1.68
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.34
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.51
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+5% Synergy $13.00
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.09
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+3% Synergy $9.57
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-13% Synergy $0.32
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-18% Synergy $0.31
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-20% Synergy $1.15
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-22% Synergy $0.37
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-36% Synergy $0.38

Similar Commanders

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

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Halana, Kessig Ranger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Jill, Shiva's Dominant
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Omega, Heartless Evolution Omega, Heartless Evolution
Vannifar, Evolved Enigma Vannifar, Evolved Enigma
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kodama of the East Tree Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Candlekeep Sage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage
Loot, the Pathfinder Loot, the Pathfinder
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Thrasios, Triton Hero Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
The Third Doctor Jo Grant The Third Doctor // Jo Grant
Alirios, Enraptured Alirios, Enraptured
Sun Ce, Young Conquerer Sun Ce, Young Conquerer
Edgar, King of Figaro Edgar, King of Figaro
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
General Tazri General Tazri
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Thrasios, Triton Hero Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
Ureni, the Song Unending Ureni, the Song Unending
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
Gretchen Titchwillow Gretchen Titchwillow
Skanos Dragonheart // Clan Crafter Skanos Dragonheart // Clan Crafter
Garth One-Eye Garth One-Eye
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
Zimone, All-Questioning Zimone, All-Questioning
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
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor