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Luke Cage, Hero for Hire
Price tag $0.48

Legendary Creature — Human Mercenary Hero

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4371 Current Rank
1 Decks

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Luke Cage, Hero for Hire decks.

Machinesmith Automaton Machinesmith Automaton
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.16
HYDRA Assault Robot HYDRA Assault Robot
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Daily Bugle Newspaper Daily Bugle Newspaper
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Luke Cage, Hero for Hire's abilities and overall game plan.

Yotia Declares War Yotia Declares War
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.12
Feedback Bolt Feedback Bolt
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.21
Machinesmith Automaton Machinesmith Automaton
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.16
HYDRA Assault Robot HYDRA Assault Robot
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Welding Sparks Welding Sparks
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.09
Daily Bugle Newspaper Daily Bugle Newspaper
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Dargo, the Shipwrecker
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Flame Fusillade Flame Fusillade
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.57
Marching Duodrone Marching Duodrone
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.20
Akki Scrapchomper Akki Scrapchomper
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Luke Cage, Hero for Hire's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Dargo, the Shipwrecker Dargo, the Shipwrecker
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Marching Duodrone Marching Duodrone
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.20
Akki Scrapchomper Akki Scrapchomper
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26
Sunshot Militia Sunshot Militia
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Prosperous Bandit Prosperous Bandit
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.09
Hedron Detonator Hedron Detonator
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.23
Pain Distributor Pain Distributor
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.55
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.39
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $15.57
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $18.73
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.13
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.70
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $13.45
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.68
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.46
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $21.84
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $20.86
Xorn Xorn
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $13.84
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $132.76
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+88% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.66
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+87% Synergy in 100% of decks $12.25
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+86% Synergy in 100% of decks $40.49
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+86% Synergy in 100% of decks $28.19
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+76% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.67

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Luke Cage, Hero for Hire safe.

Feedback Bolt Feedback Bolt
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.21
Welding Sparks Welding Sparks
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.09
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+76% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.30
Big Score Big Score
+69% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.51
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+39% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.76

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Luke Cage, Hero for Hire's game plan and control the board.

Flame Fusillade Flame Fusillade
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.57
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.35
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+46% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Improvised Arsenal Improvised Arsenal
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.94
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.67
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.03
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.87
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.35
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+88% Synergy in 100% of decks $27.26
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+43% Synergy in 100% of decks $14.37

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Luke Cage, Hero for Hire's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Yotia Declares War Yotia Declares War
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.12
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $15.22
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.05
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.64
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.15
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $11.37
City on Fire City on Fire
+85% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.79
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+84% Synergy in 100% of decks $12.47

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Luke Cage, Hero for Hire to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.00

Utility Lands

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

Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.50
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $18.61
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+88% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.82
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+75% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+39% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.75
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.74

Lands

The mana base foundation for Luke Cage, Hero for Hire decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.10

Luke Cage, Hero for Hire Deck Stats

Based on 1 Luke Cage, Hero for Hire decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
15
216
319
47
56
63
71
81
93
Card Types in the average deck
99 cards
  • Creature 29
  • Instant 5
  • Sorcery 3
  • Artifact 14
  • Enchantment 9
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 38
Card typeCards
Creature29
Instant5
Sorcery3
Artifact14
Enchantment9
Planeswalker1
Land38

Lands: 33 basic, 5 nonbasic

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