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Loran of the Third Path
Price tag $3.93

Legendary CreatureHuman Artificer

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2570 Current Rank
#2549 Last Week
#2359 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Loran of the Third Path.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Loran of the Third Path decks.

Photon, Lady of Light Photon, Lady of Light
+16% Synergy
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+15% Synergy $0.29
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+9% Synergy $2.45
Erode Erode
+3% Synergy $5.92
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+1% Synergy $4.51

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Loran of the Third Path's abilities and overall game plan.

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+37% Synergy $4.87
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+35% Synergy $7.05
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+34% Synergy $3.00
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+28% Synergy $1.87
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+27% Synergy $9.08
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+26% Synergy $0.33
Reprieve Reprieve
+25% Synergy $1.30
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+24% Synergy $9.28
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+24% Synergy $0.29
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+23% Synergy $9.94

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Loran of the Third Path decks.

Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+21% Synergy $2.12
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+20% Synergy $28.18
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+15% Synergy $4.71
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+14% Synergy $0.30
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+9% Synergy $4.55
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+0% Synergy $60.48
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.40
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-4% Synergy $4.47

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+7% Synergy $37.90
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.17
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $14.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $53.21

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Loran of the Third Path's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $3.10
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+18% Synergy $0.36
Flumph Flumph
+18% Synergy $1.76
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+18% Synergy $6.54
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+17% Synergy $4.43
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+16% Synergy $0.27
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+16% Synergy $0.33
Solitude Solitude
+13% Synergy $37.22
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+13% Synergy $0.36
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+13% Synergy $3.07
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+12% Synergy $0.25
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+12% Synergy $4.82
Spurnmage Advocate Spurnmage Advocate
+12% Synergy $0.33
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+11% Synergy $16.11
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+11% Synergy $3.00
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+11% Synergy $5.15
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+11% Synergy $13.69
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+11% Synergy $0.64
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+11% Synergy $9.26
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+10% Synergy $27.73
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+10% Synergy $0.52
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+10% Synergy $1.68
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+9% Synergy $0.21
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+8% Synergy $8.03
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+8% Synergy $0.28
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+8% Synergy $0.37
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+8% Synergy $0.46
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+7% Synergy $4.71
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+7% Synergy $0.33
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+6% Synergy $0.43
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+6% Synergy $0.31
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+6% Synergy $1.21
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+5% Synergy $20.63
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+5% Synergy $0.32
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.24
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+3% Synergy $2.35
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+3% Synergy $1.78
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+3% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+3% Synergy $4.71
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+3% Synergy $0.70
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+1% Synergy $3.37
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+1% Synergy $5.04
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+0% Synergy $28.51
Soul Warden Soul Warden
0% Synergy $3.91
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-1% Synergy $0.40
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-1% Synergy $6.44
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-2% Synergy $31.35
Suture Priest Suture Priest
-3% Synergy $5.77
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-4% Synergy $17.83
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-5% Synergy $31.14

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Loran of the Third Path safe.

Cloudshift Cloudshift
+23% Synergy $1.21
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+16% Synergy $2.17
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+15% Synergy $0.97
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+14% Synergy $6.97
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+14% Synergy $1.73
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+14% Synergy $0.44
Oblation Oblation
+13% Synergy $0.62
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+12% Synergy $0.31
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+11% Synergy $3.12
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+9% Synergy $0.27
Tithe Tithe
+8% Synergy $37.45
Semester's End Semester's End
+8% Synergy $1.14
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+8% Synergy $0.48
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+7% Synergy $0.32
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.28
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+7% Synergy $1.07
Ghostway Ghostway
+7% Synergy $5.33
Brought Back Brought Back
+7% Synergy $2.85
Contraband Livestock Contraband Livestock
+6% Synergy $0.33
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+6% Synergy $2.63
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.97
Riot Control Riot Control
+6% Synergy $0.39
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+5% Synergy $0.35
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+5% Synergy $0.30
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $2.58
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+5% Synergy $7.94
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+5% Synergy $25.65
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+5% Synergy $2.54
Congregate Congregate
+5% Synergy $0.25
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+5% Synergy $0.36
Benevolent Offering Benevolent Offering
+4% Synergy $1.38
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+4% Synergy $0.64
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+4% Synergy $2.15
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+4% Synergy $0.14
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+4% Synergy $4.57
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $5.08
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+3% Synergy $0.31
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+3% Synergy $0.31
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+2% Synergy $6.52
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $5.02
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $4.21
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $4.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+0% Synergy $0.27
Silence Silence
+0% Synergy $10.00
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $5.76
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
0% Synergy $1.41
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-3% Synergy $3.17
Disenchant Disenchant
-6% Synergy $0.11
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-12% Synergy $14.66
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-14% Synergy $22.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Loran of the Third Path's game plan and control the board.

Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+22% Synergy $5.81
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+16% Synergy $0.32
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+13% Synergy $0.82
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+10% Synergy $0.28
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+9% Synergy $11.69
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $1.32
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+9% Synergy $0.70
Jailbreak Jailbreak
+7% Synergy $0.34
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+7% Synergy $3.91
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $4.20
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $0.30
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+6% Synergy $4.77
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+6% Synergy $4.47
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+5% Synergy $1.24
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+5% Synergy $0.72
Another Round Another Round
+5% Synergy $0.39
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+4% Synergy $0.36
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+3% Synergy $0.25
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+2% Synergy $1.42
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $0.66
Split Up Split Up
+1% Synergy $1.92
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.42
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $0.28
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-5% Synergy $0.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+23% Synergy $12.22
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+21% Synergy $14.85
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+16% Synergy $4.33
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+16% Synergy $3.87
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+14% Synergy $0.82
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+13% Synergy $7.82
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+12% Synergy $1.42
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+11% Synergy $7.73
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+9% Synergy $5.13
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+7% Synergy $5.70
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+7% Synergy $0.38
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+6% Synergy $15.47
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+5% Synergy $7.16
Glasses of Urza Glasses of Urza
+4% Synergy $269.50
Iron Maiden Iron Maiden
+4% Synergy $12.46
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $19.33
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+4% Synergy $1.07
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+4% Synergy $5.37
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+3% Synergy $6.04
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.30
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+1% Synergy $10.84
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $1.26
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $24.82
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $6.27
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-8% Synergy $7.43
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.39
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-11% Synergy $5.38
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-12% Synergy $5.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Loran of the Third Path's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+19% Synergy $0.41
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+16% Synergy $0.83
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+10% Synergy $4.12
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+9% Synergy $0.27
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+8% Synergy $0.61
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+8% Synergy $0.58
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+8% Synergy $0.73
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+8% Synergy $7.87
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+7% Synergy $0.16
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+7% Synergy $0.46
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $7.40
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+6% Synergy $7.64
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+6% Synergy $0.25
Karma Karma
+6% Synergy $0.29
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+6% Synergy $6.60
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+5% Synergy $0.29
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+5% Synergy $0.51
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+4% Synergy $1.20
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+4% Synergy $0.62
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+3% Synergy $2.10
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+3% Synergy $0.24
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+2% Synergy $2.30
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+2% Synergy $6.39
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+2% Synergy $7.19
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+2% Synergy $1.04
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+0% Synergy $1.37
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $0.69
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
-2% Synergy $12.14
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-2% Synergy $2.96
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $13.52
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-6% Synergy $3.95
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-9% Synergy $8.58

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Loran of the Third Path to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+14% Synergy $1.44
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+3% Synergy $4.33
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
0% Synergy $1.92
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $39.83

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+14% Synergy $2.99
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+11% Synergy $5.78
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.33
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $2.45
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $64.75
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+6% Synergy $2.21
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+6% Synergy $3.83
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.53
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $11.00
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+5% Synergy $0.56
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $1.50
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.91
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+4% Synergy $40.55
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+3% Synergy $18.86
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.71
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.35
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.24
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.29
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $0.29
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.84
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+1% Synergy $5.53
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.35
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
0% Synergy $4.72
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $41.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
0% Synergy $1.67
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
0% Synergy $13.37
Karoo Karoo
-2% Synergy $1.17
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-2% Synergy $12.99
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-3% Synergy $0.32
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-3% Synergy $0.31
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-6% Synergy $0.37
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-6% Synergy $7.16
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $51.80
War Room War Room
-10% Synergy $2.41
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-12% Synergy $0.32
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-14% Synergy $6.25
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+32% Synergy $3.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $2.50
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+8% Synergy $20.66
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+7% Synergy $11.88
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+7% Synergy $5.47
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.37
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+4% Synergy $7.57
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.19
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+3% Synergy $0.33
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $4.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $2.20
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $5.50
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.59
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.08
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+0% Synergy $0.32
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $35.66
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $3.30

Lands

The mana base foundation for Loran of the Third Path decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $3.10
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+12% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+10% Synergy $0.89
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+9% Synergy $0.54
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $1.32
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.28
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $4.20
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.97
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+5% Synergy $6.41
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.86
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $3.30
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $32.91
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $16.09
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $3.88
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $32.53
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $37.92
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $2.00
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+0% Synergy $0.12
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+0% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.30

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