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Keruga, the Macrosage
Price tag $0.23

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Playstyle & Strategy

Cantrips 15% 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 Cantrips builds — cards that lean hardest into the Cantrips theme.

Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+76% Synergy $0.35
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+76% Synergy $2.40
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+76% Synergy $0.48
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+75% Synergy $1.74
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+73% Synergy $0.55
Llanowar Visionary Llanowar Visionary
+72% Synergy $0.26
Displace Displace
+71% Synergy $0.40
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+69% Synergy $4.99
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+69% Synergy $0.22
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+69% Synergy $1.80

Top Cards

The staple cards most Keruga, the Macrosage Cantrips decks run as their core.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+68% Synergy $8.52
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+67% Synergy $1.01
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+61% Synergy $2.14
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+57% Synergy $0.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+56% Synergy $0.34
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+54% Synergy $2.17
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+42% Synergy $0.47
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+37% Synergy $0.32
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+28% Synergy $1.54
Cultivate Cultivate
+27% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+44% Synergy $72.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+31% Synergy $40.14
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+23% Synergy $23.44
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+10% Synergy $34.33
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+10% Synergy $16.95
Force of Will Force of Will
+9% Synergy $62.85
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $26.56
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+2% Synergy $14.50
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $131.68

Creatures

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

Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+52% Synergy $30.69
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+52% Synergy $31.59
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+51% Synergy $0.36
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+46% Synergy $7.69
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+44% Synergy $9.88
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+43% Synergy $0.27
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+40% Synergy $0.24
Curious Altisaur Curious Altisaur
+36% Synergy $3.77
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+35% Synergy $27.12
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+34% Synergy $0.21
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+33% Synergy $0.30
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+32% Synergy $0.25
Lorescale Coatl Lorescale Coatl
+26% Synergy $0.21
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+25% Synergy $0.23
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+25% Synergy $0.32
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+25% Synergy $0.33
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+25% Synergy $0.91
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+24% Synergy $1.27
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+24% Synergy $2.97
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+24% Synergy $1.28
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+24% Synergy $3.98
Lilysplash Mentor Lilysplash Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.31
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+18% Synergy $0.38
Runic Armasaur Runic Armasaur
+18% Synergy $1.92
Prowling Serpopard Prowling Serpopard
+18% Synergy $4.54
Horizon Chimera Horizon Chimera
+18% Synergy $0.17
Sturmgeist Sturmgeist
+18% Synergy $0.31
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+17% Synergy $1.13
Quandrix Cultivator Quandrix Cultivator
+17% Synergy $0.21
Snapping Voidcraw Snapping Voidcraw
+17% Synergy $0.14
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+16% Synergy $0.18
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+14% Synergy $0.43
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
+14% Synergy $0.50
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
+14% Synergy $0.24
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+13% Synergy $1.94
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+10% Synergy $6.10
Dreamdew Entrancer Dreamdew Entrancer
+9% Synergy $0.33
Alrund, God of the Cosmos Hakka, Whispering Raven Alrund, God of the Cosmos
+9% Synergy $1.03
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+8% Synergy $0.18
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+8% Synergy $2.71
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+8% Synergy $3.58
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+7% Synergy $14.10
Shrieking Drake Shrieking Drake
+7% Synergy $0.28
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+5% Synergy $12.03
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+5% Synergy $13.10
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+4% Synergy $0.27
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+4% Synergy $2.43
Terastodon Terastodon
+2% Synergy $0.37
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
0% Synergy $7.76
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
-4% Synergy $0.33

Instants

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

Planar Incision Planar Incision
+61% Synergy $0.28
Blur Blur
+53% Synergy $0.37
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+45% Synergy $0.27
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+33% Synergy $1.21
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+26% Synergy $1.00
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+23% Synergy $1.92
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+22% Synergy $1.62
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+18% Synergy $1.03
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+17% Synergy $0.30
Snap Snap
+14% Synergy $3.46
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+13% Synergy $4.24
Overprotect Overprotect
+11% Synergy $1.23
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+9% Synergy $0.27
Neutralize Neutralize
+9% Synergy $0.24
Commence the Endgame Commence the Endgame
+9% Synergy $0.30
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+8% Synergy $0.21
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+8% Synergy $0.20
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.45
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $1.97
Beast Within Beast Within
+6% Synergy $0.46
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $3.77
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.38
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+6% Synergy $0.50
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+6% Synergy $3.04
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $2.38
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.33
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+4% Synergy $7.21
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+3% Synergy $0.27
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+3% Synergy $18.16
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $1.69
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+2% Synergy $2.68
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-3% Synergy $14.29
Harrow Harrow
-3% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.19
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-4% Synergy $0.37
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-5% Synergy $0.40
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $56.81
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $2.39
Pongify Pongify
-16% Synergy $1.54

Sorceries

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

Preordain Preordain
+47% Synergy $0.47
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+34% Synergy $0.34
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+34% Synergy $1.15
Migration Path Migration Path
+33% Synergy $0.36
Farseek Farseek
+28% Synergy $0.53
Windfall Windfall
+24% Synergy $5.08
Three Visits Three Visits
+20% Synergy $4.60
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+18% Synergy $3.82
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+17% Synergy $5.68
Explore Explore
+16% Synergy $0.29
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+13% Synergy $1.96
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+13% Synergy $38.15
Ponder Ponder
+11% Synergy $1.84
Road of Return Road of Return
+9% Synergy $0.42
Extract Extract
+9% Synergy $5.14
Manipulate Fate Manipulate Fate
+9% Synergy $0.33
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+8% Synergy $6.60
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+8% Synergy $0.35
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+7% Synergy $3.93
Overrun Overrun
+7% Synergy $0.29
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+6% Synergy $3.84
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+6% Synergy $12.36
Neoform Neoform
+6% Synergy $0.80
Regrowth Regrowth
+6% Synergy $0.65
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.29
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.45
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.56
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+4% Synergy $1.00
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-3% Synergy $0.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+52% Synergy $4.59
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+50% Synergy $6.82
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+24% Synergy $0.37
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+18% Synergy $10.64
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+9% Synergy $62.89
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+9% Synergy $0.35
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+9% Synergy $16.79
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+9% Synergy $0.75
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+9% Synergy $1.66
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+8% Synergy $18.09
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+8% Synergy $2.46
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+2% Synergy $0.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Cantrips strategy in Keruga, the Macrosage decks.

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+49% Synergy $4.37
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+48% Synergy $12.11
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+42% Synergy $1.16
Grafted Growth Grafted Growth
+36% Synergy $0.19
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+35% Synergy $2.11
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+27% Synergy $4.51
Careful Cultivation Careful Cultivation
+27% Synergy $0.13
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+25% Synergy $2.66
Omniscience Omniscience
+22% Synergy $6.53
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+21% Synergy $12.72
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+19% Synergy $28.04
Behold the Unspeakable Vision of the Unspeakable Behold the Unspeakable
+18% Synergy $0.16
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+18% Synergy $0.21
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+17% Synergy $0.38
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+16% Synergy $1.70
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+16% Synergy $0.24
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+13% Synergy $2.47
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+9% Synergy $2.04
Omen of the Hunt Omen of the Hunt
+9% Synergy $0.20
Food Chain Food Chain
+9% Synergy $42.40
Thought Lash Thought Lash
+9% Synergy $12.06
Nature's Embrace Nature's Embrace
+9% Synergy $0.15
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+8% Synergy $1.58
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+7% Synergy $4.52
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+6% Synergy $0.29
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+6% Synergy $0.27
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $7.91
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+5% Synergy $1.06
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+4% Synergy $12.67

Planeswalkers

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

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+16% Synergy $2.18
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+8% Synergy $4.88
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+3% Synergy $4.88

Utility Lands

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

Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+26% Synergy $0.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $3.36
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+18% Synergy $0.63
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $2.87
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+8% Synergy $0.18
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.35
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+5% Synergy $0.36
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+5% Synergy $0.39
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+4% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.29
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $1.09
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.40
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-12% Synergy $14.92
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-13% Synergy $49.11

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+75% Synergy $0.26
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+59% Synergy $4.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+35% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+28% Synergy $0.69
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+25% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+24% Synergy $0.44
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+24% Synergy $4.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.84
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.47

Lands

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

Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+30% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+30% Synergy $0.33
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+30% Synergy $0.29
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+20% Synergy $0.36
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+17% Synergy $0.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+17% Synergy $5.68
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.34
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+13% Synergy $38.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+8% Synergy $0.28
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+8% Synergy $0.39
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+8% Synergy $9.24
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+7% Synergy $9.06
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.45
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+6% Synergy $15.20
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.35
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+5% Synergy $6.83
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.19
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $51.61
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.56
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+4% Synergy $0.12
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.38
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+2% Synergy $37.94
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-1% Synergy $1.57
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-1% Synergy $11.09
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.09
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.97
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.19
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-9% Synergy $0.87
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.29
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-12% Synergy $0.25
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-13% Synergy $35.70
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-15% Synergy $3.68
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-16% Synergy $0.30
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-21% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

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

Skanos Dragonheart Candlekeep Sage Skanos Dragonheart // Candlekeep Sage
The Third Doctor Rose Noble The Third Doctor // Rose Noble
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Raised by Giants Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
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
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Thrasios, Triton Hero Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
Ignis Scientia Ignis Scientia
Soramaro, First to Dream Soramaro, First to Dream
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Candlekeep Sage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Halana, Kessig Ranger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Candlekeep Sage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage
Vannifar, Evolved Enigma Vannifar, Evolved Enigma
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Hardy Outlander Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Hardy Outlander
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
The Fourteenth Doctor Bill Potts The Fourteenth Doctor // Bill Potts
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
Gretchen Titchwillow Gretchen Titchwillow
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
Skanos Dragonheart // Clan Crafter Skanos Dragonheart // Clan Crafter
Geralf, the Fleshwright Geralf, the Fleshwright
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
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
Tomorrow, Azami's Familiar Tomorrow, Azami's Familiar
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
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Siani, Eye of the Storm Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Thrasios, Triton Hero Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Third Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg