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Magnus the Red
Price tag $4.56

Legendary CreatureDemon Primarch

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#528 Current Rank
#487 Last Week
#432 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Magnus the Red.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Magnus the Red decks.

Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+11% Synergy $0.84
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
+5% Synergy $0.30
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+5% Synergy $2.11
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+1% Synergy $2.48
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
0% Synergy $43.65

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Magnus the Red's abilities and overall game plan.

Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+67% Synergy $0.23
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+61% Synergy $0.29
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+60% Synergy $0.11
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+59% Synergy $0.76
Access Denied Access Denied
+57% Synergy $3.45
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+56% Synergy $0.28
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+56% Synergy $0.10
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+54% Synergy $0.25
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+53% Synergy $3.16
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+53% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Magnus the Red decks.

Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+52% Synergy $0.27
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+52% Synergy $0.94
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+49% Synergy $0.23
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+47% Synergy $5.26
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+45% Synergy $1.19
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+40% Synergy $1.18
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+31% Synergy $0.90
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+30% Synergy $1.28
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+16% Synergy $0.34
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+11% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+5% Synergy $35.56
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+4% Synergy $26.15
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+4% Synergy $48.08
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $11.92
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $94.69
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $46.20
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $42.63
Force of Will Force of Will
-8% Synergy $57.48
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $48.94

Creatures

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

Pink Horror Pink Horror
+40% Synergy $0.64
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+38% Synergy $23.71
The Locust God The Locust God
+30% Synergy $4.67
Poppet Stitcher Poppet Factory Poppet Stitcher
+26% Synergy $2.57
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+25% Synergy $0.14
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+19% Synergy $0.81
Tzaangor Shaman Tzaangor Shaman
+19% Synergy $0.19
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+17% Synergy $2.44
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+15% Synergy $0.35
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+11% Synergy $1.02
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
+11% Synergy $0.40
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+10% Synergy $0.18
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+10% Synergy $13.12
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+10% Synergy $1.29
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+10% Synergy $0.22
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+10% Synergy $0.34
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+8% Synergy $1.04
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+8% Synergy $0.29
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+7% Synergy $0.76
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+7% Synergy $0.23
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+6% Synergy $19.52
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+5% Synergy $0.23
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+5% Synergy $0.93
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+5% Synergy $0.85
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+5% Synergy $23.42
Lord of Change Lord of Change
+5% Synergy $2.52
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+4% Synergy $2.00
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+4% Synergy $0.19
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+4% Synergy $0.35
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.74
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+3% Synergy $0.95
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+3% Synergy $1.48
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+3% Synergy $0.38
Bria, Riptide Rogue Bria, Riptide Rogue
+1% Synergy $14.10
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+1% Synergy $0.13
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
0% Synergy $0.31
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
0% Synergy $5.29
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
-1% Synergy $1.62
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
-1% Synergy $4.26
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-2% Synergy $2.44
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.98
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-8% Synergy $0.85
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-15% Synergy $4.28

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Magnus the Red safe.

Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+44% Synergy $0.80
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+41% Synergy $1.39
Reiterate Reiterate
+32% Synergy $5.24
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+32% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+28% Synergy $0.31
Seething Song Seething Song
+27% Synergy $6.27
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+26% Synergy $0.29
Spell Burst Spell Burst
+26% Synergy $0.20
Rewind Rewind
+23% Synergy $0.45
Transcendent Message Transcendent Message
+23% Synergy $0.26
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+23% Synergy $0.45
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+21% Synergy $1.16
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+21% Synergy $1.36
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+19% Synergy $1.28
Chaos Mutation Chaos Mutation
+15% Synergy $0.45
Glimmerburst Glimmerburst
+15% Synergy $0.04
Big Score Big Score
+14% Synergy $0.62
Unwind Unwind
+14% Synergy $1.59
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+13% Synergy $0.27
Reverberate Reverberate
+12% Synergy $1.93
Occult Epiphany Occult Epiphany
+12% Synergy $0.67
Capsize Capsize
+11% Synergy $1.37
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+11% Synergy $0.08
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+10% Synergy $0.22
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+10% Synergy $0.26
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.63
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+10% Synergy $0.69
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+9% Synergy $5.49
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+9% Synergy $0.49
Complete the Circuit Complete the Circuit
+9% Synergy $0.18
Syncopate Syncopate
+9% Synergy $0.03
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.38
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+6% Synergy $0.34
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+3% Synergy $1.51
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.68
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.17
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.29
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $42.96
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $0.98
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.64
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.75
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-7% Synergy $1.15
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $1.65
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $2.10
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $6.09
Opt Opt
-16% Synergy $0.14
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $1.46
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-18% Synergy $0.99

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Magnus the Red's game plan and control the board.

Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+45% Synergy $0.14
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+44% Synergy $0.06
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+43% Synergy $0.35
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+42% Synergy $0.22
Release the Gremlins Release the Gremlins
+36% Synergy $0.21
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+32% Synergy $1.20
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+28% Synergy $0.26
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+28% Synergy $7.87
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+27% Synergy $1.76
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+25% Synergy $0.30
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+24% Synergy $0.44
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+21% Synergy $2.07
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
+21% Synergy $4.60
Ghired's Belligerence Ghired's Belligerence
+21% Synergy $0.55
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+20% Synergy $0.14
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+19% Synergy $0.19
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+19% Synergy $0.77
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+19% Synergy $0.18
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+19% Synergy $0.10
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+19% Synergy $0.20
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+15% Synergy $8.87
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+14% Synergy $1.75
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+14% Synergy $0.37
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+14% Synergy $0.34
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+14% Synergy $0.06
Banefire Banefire
+12% Synergy $0.45
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+11% Synergy $1.44
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+11% Synergy $0.05
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+10% Synergy $2.99
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+10% Synergy $3.18
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+10% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+9% Synergy $0.12
Silver Scrutiny Silver Scrutiny
+9% Synergy $0.21
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+9% Synergy $0.43
Quarrel's End Quarrel's End
+9% Synergy $0.08
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+8% Synergy $0.35
Red Sun's Twilight Red Sun's Twilight
+8% Synergy $0.20
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+8% Synergy $4.68
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+8% Synergy $2.84
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+7% Synergy $7.39
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $34.20
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+4% Synergy $0.21
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-1% Synergy $1.62
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.73
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $1.13
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-11% Synergy $0.44
Ponder Ponder
-12% Synergy $1.65
Windfall Windfall
-13% Synergy $3.95
Preordain Preordain
-17% Synergy $0.61
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-18% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+17% Synergy $5.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.24
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+10% Synergy $7.08
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.63
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+6% Synergy $0.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Magnus the Red's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+35% Synergy $1.41
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+22% Synergy $0.75
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+15% Synergy $1.97
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+13% Synergy $0.41
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+12% Synergy $1.60
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+11% Synergy $4.88
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+4% Synergy $0.67
City on Fire City on Fire
+3% Synergy $5.62
Double Vision Double Vision
+2% Synergy $0.49
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-1% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
-1% Synergy $1.40
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Magnus the Red to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+39% Synergy $0.22
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+5% Synergy $10.22
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
+5% Synergy $0.36
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
-5% Synergy $0.80

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+36% Synergy $0.21
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+21% Synergy $0.98
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+18% Synergy $1.41
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+16% Synergy $0.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $1.98
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $5.08
Fountainport Fountainport
+6% Synergy $3.16
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+5% Synergy $0.25
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+5% Synergy $13.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.14
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.15
Restless Spire Restless Spire
0% Synergy $0.23
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-2% Synergy $0.23
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $5.43
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $19.28
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-4% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+14% Synergy $1.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $1.33
Elementalist's Palette Elementalist's Palette
+7% Synergy $3.75
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+5% Synergy $0.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.51
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+4% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.16
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $2.10
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.17
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.14
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.07
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.29

Lands

The mana base foundation for Magnus the Red decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+9% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.11
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.38
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+7% Synergy $0.32
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+7% Synergy $0.27
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+7% Synergy $2.60
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.28
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.45
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+5% Synergy $0.32
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $34.20
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+4% Synergy $0.24
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+4% Synergy $0.51
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+4% Synergy $0.03
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+4% Synergy $0.61
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.22
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+3% Synergy $0.33
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.74
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.68
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.29
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $9.10
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $10.54
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $4.73
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.53
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
0% Synergy $0.23
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.13
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.44
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.98
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $14.78
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $17.89
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-3% Synergy $11.03
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-3% Synergy $0.20
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.18
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.33
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $24.53
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $24.04
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.64
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-5% Synergy $2.84
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-5% Synergy $25.51
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-6% Synergy $2.38

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