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Loran of the Third Path
Price tag $2.37

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

#2280 Current Rank
#2231 Last Week
#2204 Last Month

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.

United Front United Front
+11% Synergy $10.54
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+10% Synergy $4.00
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+2% Synergy $7.00
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+2% Synergy $1.58
With Great Power... With Great Power...
-9% Synergy $0.43

High Synergy Cards

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

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+38% Synergy $4.63
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+37% Synergy $1.45
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+30% Synergy $9.57
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+30% Synergy $3.52
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+30% Synergy $6.22
Reprieve Reprieve
+28% Synergy $1.07
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+27% Synergy $6.31
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+26% Synergy $7.87
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+26% Synergy $1.50
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+25% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

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

Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+24% Synergy $0.24
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+21% Synergy $24.84
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+17% Synergy $4.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+14% Synergy $0.21
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+8% Synergy $1.46
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $41.62
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.26
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $3.28
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.68

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $31.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $39.36
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $47.31
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $12.90
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $90.84
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $77.79

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
+25% Synergy $2.70
Flumph Flumph
+21% Synergy $0.98
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+20% Synergy $0.51
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+19% Synergy $0.26
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+19% Synergy $0.13
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+19% Synergy $0.31
Solitude Solitude
+17% Synergy $22.46
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+16% Synergy $5.27
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+15% Synergy $0.30
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+15% Synergy $1.37
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+14% Synergy $4.05
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+14% Synergy $6.63
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+14% Synergy $12.65
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+13% Synergy $0.56
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+13% Synergy $1.10
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+12% Synergy $18.29
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+11% Synergy $9.34
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+11% Synergy $0.44
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+11% Synergy $0.46
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+11% Synergy $5.69
Spurnmage Advocate Spurnmage Advocate
+11% Synergy $0.35
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+10% Synergy $0.25
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+10% Synergy $0.16
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+10% Synergy $0.25
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+9% Synergy $0.26
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $5.60
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+9% Synergy $3.17
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+9% Synergy $0.33
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+9% Synergy $0.27
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+8% Synergy $0.14
Cavalier of Dawn Cavalier of Dawn
+8% Synergy $2.53
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+7% Synergy $0.64
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+7% Synergy $1.61
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+7% Synergy $0.78
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+5% Synergy $16.39
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+5% Synergy $0.75
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+5% Synergy $6.83
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+4% Synergy $0.23
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+4% Synergy $8.97
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.17
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+3% Synergy $0.58
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+3% Synergy $1.84
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+2% Synergy $3.30
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+2% Synergy $19.71
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
0% Synergy $0.24
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-2% Synergy $4.45
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-3% Synergy $2.55
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-3% Synergy $35.09
Suture Priest Suture Priest
-4% Synergy $4.28
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-6% Synergy $10.13

Instants

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

Cloudshift Cloudshift
+23% Synergy $1.48
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+18% Synergy $0.83
Oblation Oblation
+17% Synergy $0.63
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+16% Synergy $0.24
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+16% Synergy $0.18
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+15% Synergy $2.31
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+15% Synergy $0.46
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+13% Synergy $8.47
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+12% Synergy $0.41
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+10% Synergy $0.10
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+10% Synergy $0.29
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+9% Synergy $0.76
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.19
Semester's End Semester's End
+9% Synergy $0.76
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+9% Synergy $0.33
Tithe Tithe
+9% Synergy $23.09
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+7% Synergy $0.24
Contraband Livestock Contraband Livestock
+7% Synergy $0.94
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.66
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+6% Synergy $16.76
Ghostway Ghostway
+6% Synergy $2.90
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+6% Synergy $0.22
Riot Control Riot Control
+6% Synergy $0.29
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+6% Synergy $4.54
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+6% Synergy $0.20
Unexpectedly Absent Unexpectedly Absent
+6% Synergy $0.22
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+6% Synergy $1.55
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+5% Synergy $0.19
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+5% Synergy $0.55
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+5% Synergy $1.66
Brought Back Brought Back
+5% Synergy $1.66
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $2.18
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+5% Synergy $3.26
Congregate Congregate
+5% Synergy $0.13
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+5% Synergy $0.09
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.26
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $3.42
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+4% Synergy $7.23
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+4% Synergy $0.13
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+2% Synergy $3.40
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $6.42
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $3.57
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $6.09
Silence Silence
0% Synergy $7.69
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
0% Synergy $5.62
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-2% Synergy $0.57
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-4% Synergy $2.66
Disenchant Disenchant
-9% Synergy $0.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-12% Synergy $9.13
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-13% Synergy $15.81

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
+24% Synergy $3.11
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+18% Synergy $0.47
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+14% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+11% Synergy $0.69
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+10% Synergy $0.24
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+10% Synergy $6.29
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+10% Synergy $0.27
Jailbreak Jailbreak
+9% Synergy $0.22
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+8% Synergy $9.02
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+7% Synergy $2.21
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $2.15
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $0.16
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+6% Synergy $1.09
Another Round Another Round
+5% Synergy $0.32
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+5% Synergy $0.79
Farewell Farewell
+4% Synergy $2.88
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+4% Synergy $0.13
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+3% Synergy $0.20
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $0.60
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+3% Synergy $0.53
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.78
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
0% Synergy $1.64
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
0% Synergy $0.71
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-2% Synergy $0.20
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.27
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-5% Synergy $0.47
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-8% Synergy $1.89

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+22% Synergy $12.57
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+17% Synergy $4.27
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+15% Synergy $4.68
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+14% Synergy $3.34
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+14% Synergy $1.08
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+13% Synergy $0.85
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+11% Synergy $7.16
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+8% Synergy $5.07
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+8% Synergy $5.11
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+8% Synergy $0.42
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $18.25
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+7% Synergy $4.87
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+6% Synergy $2.48
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+6% Synergy $4.17
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+6% Synergy $0.37
Glasses of Urza Glasses of Urza
+6% Synergy $48.76
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+3% Synergy $5.47
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+3% Synergy $18.97
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.19
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.06
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-6% Synergy $3.03
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $4.95
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-11% Synergy $4.42
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-13% Synergy $3.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-25% Synergy $1.15

Enchantments

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

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+24% Synergy $8.58
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+23% Synergy $0.44
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+16% Synergy $0.46
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+12% Synergy $0.10
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+10% Synergy $1.36
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+9% Synergy $3.92
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+9% Synergy $0.36
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+9% Synergy $0.09
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+9% Synergy $0.39
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+8% Synergy $0.46
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $1.81
Karma Karma
+7% Synergy $0.22
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+6% Synergy $0.08
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+5% Synergy $6.80
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+5% Synergy $0.94
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+5% Synergy $0.12
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+4% Synergy $0.65
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+4% Synergy $0.34
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+4% Synergy $0.08
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+3% Synergy $3.21
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+3% Synergy $1.61
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+2% Synergy $3.40
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+2% Synergy $3.73
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+1% Synergy $2.05
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+1% Synergy $1.03
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+1% Synergy $2.23
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
0% Synergy $12.63
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $21.04
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-5% Synergy $1.67
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-5% Synergy $2.24
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-7% Synergy $5.01
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-9% Synergy $5.46

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 $0.86
The Wandering Emperor The Wandering Emperor
+4% Synergy $3.67
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+1% Synergy $0.65
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $27.80

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $1.86
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+12% Synergy $4.83
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+10% Synergy $0.41
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+10% Synergy $7.02
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $47.44
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.05
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $7.15
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+7% Synergy $0.69
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+6% Synergy $3.01
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+6% Synergy $0.38
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+6% Synergy $2.76
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+6% Synergy $0.63
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+6% Synergy $0.45
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+6% Synergy $38.48
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $4.16
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+4% Synergy $6.06
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+4% Synergy $0.74
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.08
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+3% Synergy $12.97
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $19.71
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $34.90
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.21
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+2% Synergy $0.16
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+1% Synergy $17.80
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.14
Karoo Karoo
0% Synergy $1.10
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
0% Synergy $10.19
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-1% Synergy $6.13
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.30
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-3% Synergy $0.15
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-4% Synergy $1.65
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-5% Synergy $0.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy $34.09
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-8% Synergy $0.72
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $3.99
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-12% Synergy $3.47
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-20% Synergy $0.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+34% Synergy $2.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $1.06
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+11% Synergy $17.32
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+9% Synergy $2.90
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+7% Synergy $8.14
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.67
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.24
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+4% Synergy $0.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.17
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.54
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.43
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.02
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $22.55
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.15
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-2% Synergy $5.10
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.43
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.18
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.28

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
+25% Synergy $2.70
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+16% Synergy $0.24
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+15% Synergy $0.48
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+11% Synergy $0.69
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.19
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $1.46
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+6% Synergy $1.66
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $2.15
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+6% Synergy $4.64
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+5% Synergy $3.25
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $8.66
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $22.70
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.64
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.11
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $12.75
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $20.75
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.06
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $31.44
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.16

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