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Mageta the Lion
Price tag $0.97

Legendary CreatureHuman Spellshaper

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1855 Current Rank
#2479 Last Week
#2007 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Mageta the Lion.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Mageta the Lion decks.

Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+4% Synergy $0.56
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+3% Synergy $2.67
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+2% Synergy $2.20
Burdened Stoneback Burdened Stoneback
+1% Synergy $0.09
The Sentry, Golden Guardian The Sentry, Golden Guardian
0% Synergy $48.00

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Mageta the Lion's abilities and overall game plan.

Resurrection Resurrection
+40% Synergy $0.20
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+40% Synergy $0.24
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+33% Synergy $0.22
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+33% Synergy $0.23
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+32% Synergy $0.15
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+32% Synergy $0.59
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+30% Synergy $3.98
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+30% Synergy $0.90
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+28% Synergy $0.33
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+28% Synergy $1.02

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Mageta the Lion decks.

Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+28% Synergy $31.06
Land Tax Land Tax
+24% Synergy $25.63
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+23% Synergy $0.30
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+18% Synergy $4.80
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.85
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.28
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-2% Synergy $4.85
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $32.30
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+3% Synergy $49.53
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $111.70
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $106.65
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $51.58
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $7.19

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Mageta the Lion's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+26% Synergy $5.36
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+26% Synergy $1.36
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+24% Synergy $0.46
Glory Glory
+24% Synergy $0.38
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+22% Synergy $1.96
Eternal Dragon Eternal Dragon
+22% Synergy $0.27
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+20% Synergy $0.22
Valor Valor
+20% Synergy $0.60
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+19% Synergy $5.81
Blazing Archon Blazing Archon
+19% Synergy $0.55
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+17% Synergy $10.59
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+17% Synergy $0.24
Devout Witness Devout Witness
+15% Synergy $0.20
Twilight Shepherd Twilight Shepherd
+13% Synergy $0.90
Pulsemage Advocate Pulsemage Advocate
+13% Synergy $1.82
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+11% Synergy $3.24
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+11% Synergy $0.45
Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+11% Synergy $6.07
Breathkeeper Seraph Breathkeeper Seraph
+11% Synergy $1.52
Timeless Dragon Timeless Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.32
Oketra the True Oketra the True
+10% Synergy $7.11
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+9% Synergy $17.44
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+9% Synergy $4.17
Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+9% Synergy $0.37
Sandstone Oracle Sandstone Oracle
+9% Synergy $0.30
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+9% Synergy $0.90
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.68
Oreskos Explorer Oreskos Explorer
+8% Synergy $0.34
Guardian of New Benalia Guardian of New Benalia
+8% Synergy $0.22
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+7% Synergy $8.13
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+7% Synergy $5.24
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+7% Synergy $0.23
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+7% Synergy $0.28
Reveillark Reveillark
+6% Synergy $0.89
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+4% Synergy $53.73
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+4% Synergy $4.26
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+4% Synergy $0.17
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+4% Synergy $4.26
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+3% Synergy $0.38
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+3% Synergy $0.14
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+3% Synergy $2.09
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $3.56
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+1% Synergy $12.99
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+1% Synergy $20.81
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+1% Synergy $0.29
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
0% Synergy $2.41
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
-1% Synergy $0.59
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
-1% Synergy $28.33
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-5% Synergy $15.62
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
-5% Synergy $3.66

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Mageta the Lion safe.

Brought Back Brought Back
+28% Synergy $2.16
Miraculous Recovery Miraculous Recovery
+25% Synergy $0.12
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+22% Synergy $0.40
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+18% Synergy $1.39
Tithe Tithe
+12% Synergy $27.14
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $18.36
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+8% Synergy $0.93
Oblation Oblation
+8% Synergy $0.56
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+6% Synergy $8.52
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+6% Synergy $5.67
Abolish Abolish
+6% Synergy $0.52
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $2.68
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $2.94
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.11
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+3% Synergy $1.22
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+3% Synergy $3.44
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.17
Condemn Condemn
+3% Synergy $0.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.39
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $4.22
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.66
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $3.61
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+1% Synergy $4.46
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.33
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-2% Synergy $1.01
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.37
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $1.90
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-6% Synergy $0.48
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-9% Synergy $15.89

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Mageta the Lion's game plan and control the board.

Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+17% Synergy $0.34
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+15% Synergy $0.31
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+14% Synergy $1.93
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+12% Synergy $0.58
Planar Birth Planar Birth
+12% Synergy $3.26
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+11% Synergy $3.09
Death or Glory Death or Glory
+10% Synergy $0.66
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $1.15
Defy Death Defy Death
+9% Synergy $0.29
False Defeat False Defeat
+9% Synergy $15.60
Armageddon Armageddon
+7% Synergy $16.23
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.43
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+6% Synergy $1.09
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+6% Synergy $4.39
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+6% Synergy $0.26
Planar Cleansing Planar Cleansing
+6% Synergy $0.38
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+5% Synergy $1.43
Rout Rout
+5% Synergy $0.34
Doomskar Doomskar
+5% Synergy $0.66
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.43
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+4% Synergy $0.24
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+3% Synergy $9.47
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $0.72
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+1% Synergy $1.29
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+1% Synergy $0.38
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
0% Synergy $0.54
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.31
Fumigate Fumigate
0% Synergy $0.27
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $10.09
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $2.50
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-1% Synergy $0.24
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-2% Synergy $3.34
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-2% Synergy $5.07
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-6% Synergy $2.09

Utility Artifacts

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

Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+23% Synergy $2.32
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+18% Synergy $5.70
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+15% Synergy $18.48
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.28
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+12% Synergy $0.13
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+11% Synergy $0.73
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+10% Synergy $4.65
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+10% Synergy $5.46
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+9% Synergy $39.36
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $28.23
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+9% Synergy $3.99
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+9% Synergy $1.90
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+8% Synergy $7.86
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+8% Synergy $5.52
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+8% Synergy $30.89
Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+7% Synergy $0.27
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+7% Synergy $14.51
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+7% Synergy $0.36
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $14.83
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.61
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+6% Synergy $0.89
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $40.21
Key to the City Key to the City
+5% Synergy $2.47
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+5% Synergy $1.48
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+5% Synergy $27.53
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.42
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+4% Synergy $0.97
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+3% Synergy $1.87
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+3% Synergy $49.85
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+3% Synergy $1.94
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+3% Synergy $14.19
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+3% Synergy $14.47
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $44.24
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+2% Synergy $11.36
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+2% Synergy $5.46
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+1% Synergy $2.57
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-1% Synergy $7.94
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-1% Synergy $3.50
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-2% Synergy $35.57
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-3% Synergy $8.56
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $4.97
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-15% Synergy $5.41
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-17% Synergy $4.34

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Mageta the Lion's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+22% Synergy $0.27
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+14% Synergy $8.72
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+12% Synergy $2.83
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+11% Synergy $5.24
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+9% Synergy $4.41
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.24
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+7% Synergy $0.41
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+7% Synergy $7.53
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $5.86
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+6% Synergy $0.16
Inheritance Inheritance
+6% Synergy $0.18
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $29.01
Indestructibility Indestructibility
+5% Synergy $1.92
Crackdown Crackdown
+5% Synergy $9.38
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+4% Synergy $4.72
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+4% Synergy $1.28
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+3% Synergy $4.79
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.27
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+3% Synergy $0.48
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+3% Synergy $0.43
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+2% Synergy $2.34
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+2% Synergy $12.52
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+2% Synergy $12.75
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $2.62
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+1% Synergy $0.48
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+1% Synergy $1.03
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+1% Synergy $4.96
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+1% Synergy $5.25
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+1% Synergy $2.62
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $1.21
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
-1% Synergy $1.43
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-2% Synergy $1.59
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
-3% Synergy $3.80
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-3% Synergy $0.34
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
-4% Synergy $17.47
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-7% Synergy $5.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Mageta the Lion to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+18% Synergy $1.07
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $1.80
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+8% Synergy $7.46
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+7% Synergy $1.84
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+6% Synergy $1.00
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+6% Synergy $1.76
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+3% Synergy $1.60

Utility Lands

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

Karoo Karoo
+18% Synergy $1.28
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+16% Synergy $22.56
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+12% Synergy $0.27
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+12% Synergy $0.72
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+9% Synergy $1.00
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+9% Synergy $0.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.30
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+8% Synergy $2.66
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+7% Synergy $15.14
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+7% Synergy $7.35
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $21.06
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $9.15
Wasteland Wasteland
+5% Synergy $21.87
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+4% Synergy $0.24
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $8.95
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.89
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.48
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+3% Synergy $2.22
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+3% Synergy $5.33
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.48
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $13.10
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
0% Synergy $7.03
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.44
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $43.73
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $37.08
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $5.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.70
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.92
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-5% Synergy $0.55
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-7% Synergy $4.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.39
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-13% Synergy $5.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+16% Synergy $0.30
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+11% Synergy $0.25
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.19
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+10% Synergy $3.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.31
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $3.80
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.33
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $34.62
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.86
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.88
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+4% Synergy $0.42
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $9.70
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.06
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $3.98
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+1% Synergy $21.90
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.37

Lands

The mana base foundation for Mageta the Lion decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $1.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.28
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $3.60
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $3.56
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.39
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.38
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.22
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
0% Synergy $2.50
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.33
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.21

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