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Magnus the Red
Price tag $22.71

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

#358 Current Rank
#397 Last Week
#468 Past 2 Years

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.

Prismari Pianist Prismari Pianist
+36% Synergy $0.33
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+13% Synergy $1.81
Rapturous Moment Rapturous Moment
+11% Synergy $0.24
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
+1% Synergy $4.71
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
0% Synergy $2.58

High Synergy Cards

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

Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+67% Synergy $0.31
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+63% Synergy $0.36
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+61% Synergy $3.09
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+58% Synergy $0.21
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+57% Synergy $0.32
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+55% Synergy $0.84
Access Denied Access Denied
+55% Synergy $2.80
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+54% Synergy $0.12
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+50% Synergy $4.57
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+50% Synergy $1.36

Top Cards

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

Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+49% Synergy $0.23
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+49% Synergy $3.17
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+48% Synergy $7.78
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+47% Synergy $0.22
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+42% Synergy $2.76
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+30% Synergy $0.66
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+27% Synergy $1.33
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+26% Synergy $1.18
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+13% Synergy $1.11
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+11% Synergy $0.35

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $41.55
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $42.79
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $18.15
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $129.20
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $64.60
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $58.38
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

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

Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+39% Synergy $26.92
Pink Horror Pink Horror
+39% Synergy $0.91
The Locust God The Locust God
+27% Synergy $8.27
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+23% Synergy $0.27
Poppet Stitcher Poppet Factory Poppet Stitcher
+21% Synergy $2.33
Tzaangor Shaman Tzaangor Shaman
+20% Synergy $0.36
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+18% Synergy $0.30
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+13% Synergy $0.32
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+12% Synergy $0.39
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+12% Synergy $2.00
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+12% Synergy $3.59
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+10% Synergy $0.30
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+9% Synergy $15.65
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+8% Synergy $6.14
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+8% Synergy $0.29
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
+8% Synergy $0.96
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+7% Synergy $2.06
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+7% Synergy $2.95
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+7% Synergy $0.50
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+7% Synergy $0.30
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+6% Synergy $0.64
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+5% Synergy $0.28
Lord of Change Lord of Change
+5% Synergy $2.77
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+5% Synergy $0.40
Rootha, Mastering the Moment Rootha, Mastering the Moment
+5% Synergy $0.38
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+5% Synergy $4.94
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+4% Synergy $1.61
Dirgur Focusmage Dirgur Focusmage
+3% Synergy $0.33
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+3% Synergy $35.00
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
+3% Synergy $0.26
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+3% Synergy $29.92
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+3% Synergy $0.25
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+3% Synergy $0.92
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+2% Synergy $4.26
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.31
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+2% Synergy $0.52
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+1% Synergy $5.92
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+0% Synergy $37.29
Bria, Riptide Rogue Bria, Riptide Rogue
+0% Synergy $43.01
Inspired Skypainter Inspired Skypainter
+0% Synergy $0.30
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+0% Synergy $1.83
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+0% Synergy $0.29
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
0% Synergy $0.25
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
0% Synergy $2.64
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
0% Synergy $0.76
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-1% Synergy $4.99
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.82
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-5% Synergy $21.58
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-7% Synergy $0.93
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-12% Synergy $6.97

Instants

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

Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+44% Synergy $2.04
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+42% Synergy $3.83
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+33% Synergy $0.34
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+28% Synergy $0.26
Reiterate Reiterate
+26% Synergy $18.72
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+25% Synergy $0.31
Seething Song Seething Song
+24% Synergy $13.10
Spell Burst Spell Burst
+24% Synergy $0.40
Rewind Rewind
+23% Synergy $0.51
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+21% Synergy $2.80
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+19% Synergy $1.62
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+19% Synergy $5.44
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+16% Synergy $2.52
Chaos Mutation Chaos Mutation
+14% Synergy $0.49
Unwind Unwind
+14% Synergy $1.05
Transcendent Message Transcendent Message
+14% Synergy $0.35
Big Score Big Score
+13% Synergy $0.53
Glimmerburst Glimmerburst
+12% Synergy $0.19
Reverberate Reverberate
+12% Synergy $2.94
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+12% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+11% Synergy $0.20
Occult Epiphany Occult Epiphany
+9% Synergy $1.16
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+8% Synergy $8.30
Capsize Capsize
+8% Synergy $0.96
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.38
Syncopate Syncopate
+8% Synergy $0.20
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+8% Synergy $8.01
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+7% Synergy $0.28
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $2.05
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+6% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+6% Synergy $1.00
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $16.30
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+3% Synergy $0.23
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.43
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.38
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $55.81
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $2.03
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.52
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.20
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-6% Synergy $0.52
Flashback Flashback
-7% Synergy $5.53
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $67.16
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $3.62
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.71
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.18
Opt Opt
-14% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-16% Synergy $0.88
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $1.96

Sorceries

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

Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+46% Synergy $0.33
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+46% Synergy $0.19
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+43% Synergy $2.28
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+39% Synergy $0.25
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+37% Synergy $0.31
Release the Gremlins Release the Gremlins
+31% Synergy $0.17
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+29% Synergy $0.36
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+29% Synergy $3.62
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+23% Synergy $10.98
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+22% Synergy $0.98
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+22% Synergy $0.43
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+21% Synergy $2.03
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+19% Synergy $0.33
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+19% Synergy $0.27
Goblin Offensive Goblin Offensive
+18% Synergy $4.61
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+17% Synergy $4.35
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+17% Synergy $0.28
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+16% Synergy $0.24
Ghired's Belligerence Ghired's Belligerence
+15% Synergy $1.88
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+15% Synergy $0.30
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+14% Synergy $0.29
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+12% Synergy $3.71
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+11% Synergy $0.28
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+10% Synergy $17.52
Banefire Banefire
+10% Synergy $0.76
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+10% Synergy $0.48
Mathemagics Mathemagics
+10% Synergy $3.69
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+9% Synergy $0.26
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+9% Synergy $4.39
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+8% Synergy $0.20
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+8% Synergy $3.25
Silver Scrutiny Silver Scrutiny
+8% Synergy $0.25
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
+8% Synergy $0.44
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+8% Synergy $0.34
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+8% Synergy $7.14
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+7% Synergy $0.26
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+6% Synergy $0.39
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $37.24
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+5% Synergy $35.42
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $9.02
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.24
Furygale Flocking Furygale Flocking
+2% Synergy $0.27
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+0% Synergy $8.09
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $1.55
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.87
Ponder Ponder
-8% Synergy $1.73
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-10% Synergy $0.53
Windfall Windfall
-11% Synergy $4.94
Preordain Preordain
-14% Synergy $0.50
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-15% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+15% Synergy $6.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.39
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+8% Synergy $14.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.91
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.30
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.88
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+4% Synergy $1.40
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-2% Synergy $6.22
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $12.51

Enchantments

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

Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+29% Synergy $2.39
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+22% Synergy $1.21
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+17% Synergy $2.19
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+13% Synergy $1.35
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+10% Synergy $3.18
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+8% Synergy $6.47
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+2% Synergy $0.51
Double Vision Double Vision
+2% Synergy $0.66
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
0% Synergy $7.18
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-1% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $12.12

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+33% Synergy $0.33
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+5% Synergy $16.54

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+32% Synergy $0.34
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+19% Synergy $2.88
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+16% Synergy $0.92
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+14% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $2.99
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+9% Synergy $2.12
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $7.19
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $2.96
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+3% Synergy $0.25
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.33
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+0% Synergy $9.90
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+0% Synergy $0.25
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+0% Synergy $0.22
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-3% Synergy $0.21
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $30.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+12% Synergy $2.99
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $2.50
Elementalist's Palette Elementalist's Palette
+5% Synergy $0.33
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+4% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.33
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+4% Synergy $0.40
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $4.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $1.10
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $4.01
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.77
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $3.30
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.39
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+0% Synergy $0.59
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.63
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.19

Lands

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

Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+9% Synergy $1.87
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+9% Synergy $0.31
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.38
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+8% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.30
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+7% Synergy $0.40
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.38
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.16
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $37.24
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+5% Synergy $0.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.82
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $9.02
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $0.29
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $16.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.21
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+3% Synergy $0.16
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+2% Synergy $0.33
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $16.55
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.34
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy $0.85
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.31
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.74
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $15.71
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
+1% Synergy $2.00
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+0% Synergy $3.30
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
0% Synergy $20.18
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $37.92
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.11
Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
-1% Synergy $0.39
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-1% Synergy $0.28
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.82
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-2% Synergy $12.86
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $16.42
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-3% Synergy $5.80
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.28
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $36.78
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $37.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.20
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $19.48
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-5% Synergy $6.36

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