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Mageta the Lion
Price tag $1.23

Legendary CreatureHuman Spellshaper

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2100 Current Rank
#2089 Last Week
#2041 Past 2 Years

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.

Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+15% Synergy $4.72
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+11% Synergy $0.29
Summoned Dromedary Summoned Dromedary
+10% Synergy $0.14
Erode Erode
+0% Synergy $5.37
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+0% Synergy $91.71

High Synergy Cards

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

Breath of Life Breath of Life
+39% Synergy $0.27
Resurrection Resurrection
+39% Synergy $0.23
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+33% Synergy $0.26
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+33% Synergy $0.23
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+32% Synergy $0.37
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+31% Synergy $4.18
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+30% Synergy $0.21
Brought Back Brought Back
+28% Synergy $3.06
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+28% Synergy $1.26
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+27% Synergy $0.32

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
+27% Synergy $31.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+23% Synergy $0.31
Land Tax Land Tax
+22% Synergy $13.49
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+19% Synergy $4.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.95
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.45
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-2% Synergy $4.46
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $37.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $58.09
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $129.20
The One Ring The One Ring
+0% Synergy $108.02
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $6.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $53.21

Creatures

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

Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+27% Synergy $0.34
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+26% Synergy $3.44
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+25% Synergy $0.44
Glory Glory
+24% Synergy $0.37
Eternal Dragon Eternal Dragon
+22% Synergy $0.47
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+22% Synergy $2.17
Blazing Archon Blazing Archon
+21% Synergy $0.55
Valor Valor
+20% Synergy $0.65
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+19% Synergy $0.25
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+18% Synergy $4.26
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+16% Synergy $9.19
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+14% Synergy $0.33
Devout Witness Devout Witness
+14% Synergy $0.20
Twilight Shepherd Twilight Shepherd
+13% Synergy $0.84
Pulsemage Advocate Pulsemage Advocate
+12% Synergy $1.76
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+11% Synergy $0.33
Timeless Dragon Timeless Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.28
Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+11% Synergy $7.17
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+10% Synergy $3.93
Breathkeeper Seraph Breathkeeper Seraph
+10% Synergy $1.68
Oketra the True Oketra the True
+9% Synergy $5.20
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.32
Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+8% Synergy $0.74
Sandstone Oracle Sandstone Oracle
+8% Synergy $0.25
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+8% Synergy $0.39
Oreskos Explorer Oreskos Explorer
+7% Synergy $0.41
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+7% Synergy $0.87
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+7% Synergy $0.20
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+7% Synergy $6.22
Guardian of New Benalia Guardian of New Benalia
+7% Synergy $0.24
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+6% Synergy $20.60
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+6% Synergy $0.25
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+6% Synergy $8.04
Reveillark Reveillark
+6% Synergy $0.88
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+5% Synergy $5.51
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+4% Synergy $0.70
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+4% Synergy $0.28
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+3% Synergy $0.19
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $59.32
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+2% Synergy $2.32
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+2% Synergy $0.43
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+2% Synergy $0.26
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.11
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+0% Synergy $22.85
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+0% Synergy $13.69
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+0% Synergy $0.35
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
0% Synergy $30.29
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
0% Synergy $1.97
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-4% Synergy $17.59
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
-5% Synergy $0.47

Instants

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

Miraculous Recovery Miraculous Recovery
+25% Synergy $0.22
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+22% Synergy $0.42
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+19% Synergy $1.67
Tithe Tithe
+11% Synergy $37.45
Oblation Oblation
+8% Synergy $0.62
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $22.25
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+8% Synergy $1.07
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+7% Synergy $4.73
Abolish Abolish
+7% Synergy $0.64
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+6% Synergy $7.35
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.11
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $2.58
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+5% Synergy $1.76
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+4% Synergy $1.14
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.32
Condemn Condemn
+4% Synergy $0.26
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+3% Synergy $2.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.79
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+1% Synergy $5.21
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.79
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $3.12
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $4.08
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
0% Synergy $1.41
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.31
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.33
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.30
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-6% Synergy $0.46
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-9% Synergy $15.93

Sorceries

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

Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+26% Synergy $1.12
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+18% Synergy $0.82
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+17% Synergy $0.33
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+13% Synergy $2.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+12% Synergy $0.32
Planar Birth Planar Birth
+11% Synergy $3.71
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $3.91
False Defeat False Defeat
+9% Synergy $19.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $1.33
Death or Glory Death or Glory
+8% Synergy $0.81
Defy Death Defy Death
+8% Synergy $0.33
Armageddon Armageddon
+7% Synergy $16.01
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.52
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+7% Synergy $6.00
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+6% Synergy $0.46
Doomskar Doomskar
+6% Synergy $0.82
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.69
Planar Cleansing Planar Cleansing
+5% Synergy $0.36
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+4% Synergy $1.42
Rout Rout
+4% Synergy $0.42
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+3% Synergy $0.28
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+2% Synergy $8.64
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $0.28
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+2% Synergy $1.47
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.42
Fumigate Fumigate
+1% Synergy $0.30
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $4.19
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+0% Synergy $0.60
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+0% Synergy $0.29
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+0% Synergy $0.28
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $11.82
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
0% Synergy $4.22
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-1% Synergy $0.39
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-2% Synergy $2.81
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-6% Synergy $5.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+22% Synergy $2.62
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+16% Synergy $5.37
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+16% Synergy $16.45
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+13% Synergy $1.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.30
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+10% Synergy $0.84
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+10% Synergy $6.54
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+10% Synergy $0.24
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $26.88
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+8% Synergy $3.22
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $30.98
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+8% Synergy $34.13
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+8% Synergy $3.53
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+7% Synergy $8.10
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+7% Synergy $5.10
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+7% Synergy $16.58
Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+7% Synergy $0.27
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+7% Synergy $0.38
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $12.74
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.75
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+5% Synergy $0.98
Key to the City Key to the City
+5% Synergy $1.13
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+4% Synergy $30.62
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.44
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+4% Synergy $1.32
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+3% Synergy $1.01
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $39.40
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+3% Synergy $2.53
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+3% Synergy $12.01
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+2% Synergy $46.47
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+2% Synergy $1.61
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+2% Synergy $14.06
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+2% Synergy $12.22
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+1% Synergy $45.61
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+1% Synergy $2.69
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+1% Synergy $6.04
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
0% Synergy $6.27
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
0% Synergy $4.17
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-1% Synergy $41.06
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-3% Synergy $5.78
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-3% Synergy $6.25
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-14% Synergy $7.69
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-15% Synergy $5.50

Enchantments

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

Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+22% Synergy $0.35
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+14% Synergy $9.15
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+11% Synergy $7.32
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+10% Synergy $4.13
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+8% Synergy $0.23
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+8% Synergy $7.19
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+6% Synergy $7.72
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+6% Synergy $0.57
Indestructibility Indestructibility
+6% Synergy $1.87
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+5% Synergy $0.23
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+5% Synergy $4.72
Inheritance Inheritance
+5% Synergy $0.19
Crackdown Crackdown
+5% Synergy $9.27
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $28.00
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+4% Synergy $1.70
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+4% Synergy $6.60
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+3% Synergy $0.38
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+3% Synergy $0.50
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+3% Synergy $0.41
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+2% Synergy $0.35
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+1% Synergy $6.04
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+1% Synergy $2.93
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+1% Synergy $0.66
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+0% Synergy $12.14
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+0% Synergy $4.28
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+0% Synergy $6.38
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+0% Synergy $14.70
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+0% Synergy $0.59
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
0% Synergy $4.16
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
0% Synergy $0.64
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
-2% Synergy $8.31
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-2% Synergy $1.29
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
-4% Synergy $18.46
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-6% Synergy $4.03

Planeswalkers

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

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+17% Synergy $1.14
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $1.82
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+7% Synergy $8.52
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+6% Synergy $1.78
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+5% Synergy $1.45
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+5% Synergy $2.10
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $1.53

Utility Lands

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

Karoo Karoo
+21% Synergy $1.17
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+14% Synergy $4.72
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+12% Synergy $0.26
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+10% Synergy $1.50
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+8% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.33
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+8% Synergy $3.83
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $2.47
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+7% Synergy $0.32
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+7% Synergy $18.86
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+5% Synergy $0.25
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.70
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+4% Synergy $12.33
Wasteland Wasteland
+4% Synergy $28.49
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.52
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+3% Synergy $0.36
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.54
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+3% Synergy $2.21
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $11.15
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.91
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.56
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.38
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $13.15
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
0% Synergy $0.31
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-1% Synergy $12.90
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $40.73
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $7.26
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-2% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.94
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.99
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $51.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.38
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-12% Synergy $6.18

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.21
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+10% Synergy $0.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+9% Synergy $3.59
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $4.53
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.36
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.08
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+4% Synergy $0.59
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $35.66
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $4.25
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $11.98
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $3.42
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $1.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.33
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $4.00
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.79
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.11
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.54
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $4.19
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.35
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.31

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