Magnus the Red
$11.44
$11.44Legendary Creature — Demon Primarch
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#561
Current Rank
#554
Last Week
#466
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Magnus the Red.
Urza vs Edgar Markov vs Magnus vs Go-Shintai | EDH Gameplay ft. ScoopPhase | Smooth Brain EDH
Live Stream Episode 105 MERRY SLANGMAS TO ALL! #MTG
RE-MATCH! Magnus, Greyfax, Swarmlord, Szeras | Upgraded Warhammer Commander Gameplay
Magnus, Greyfax, Swarmlord, Szeras | Upgraded Warhammer Commander Gameplay
Brutal Warhammer Beatdown | Extra Turns 28 | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay
Magnus the Red, The Swarmlord, Ghyrson Starn, Marneus Calgar - #cEDH Gameplay Ep 128
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Magnus the Red decks.
Glamdring, Foe-hammer+4% Synergy
$0.81
Geist of Saint Thalia+2% Synergy
$1.99
Thranduil's Decree+1% Synergy
$0.24
Uncover the Moon-Letters-1% Synergy
$0.38
Wizard's Staff-10% Synergy
$3.01
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Magnus the Red's abilities and overall game plan.
Young Pyromancer+68% Synergy
$0.34
Third Path Iconoclast+65% Synergy
$0.31
Song of Totentanz+61% Synergy
$2.69
Empty the Warrens+58% Synergy
$0.23
Finale of Revelation+57% Synergy
$0.32
Talrand, Sky Summoner+55% Synergy
$1.84
Access Denied+55% Synergy
$2.06
Dragon Fodder+54% Synergy
$0.12
Past in Flames+50% Synergy
$4.00
Murmuring Mystic+49% Synergy
$1.65
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Magnus the Red decks.
Pull from Tomorrow+49% Synergy
$0.24
Comet Storm+49% Synergy
$4.22
Crackle with Power+49% Synergy
$8.41
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+46% Synergy
$0.18
Sorcerer Class+43% Synergy
$2.74
Archmage Emeritus+30% Synergy
$0.56
Storm-Kiln Artist+27% Synergy
$3.80
Mana Geyser+27% Synergy
$1.12
Frantic Search+14% Synergy
$1.69
Chaos Warp+11% Synergy
$0.27
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Cyclonic Rift+4% Synergy
$39.39
Jeska's Will+2% Synergy
$40.20
Mystical Tutor0% Synergy
$17.61
Ancient Tomb-4% Synergy
$132.61
Force of Will-6% Synergy
$60.18
Fierce Guardianship-6% Synergy
$64.38
Rhystic Study-7% Synergy
$71.11
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Magnus the Red's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch+40% Synergy
$20.43
Prismari Pianist+40% Synergy
$0.29
Pink Horror+38% Synergy
$0.76
The Locust God+26% Synergy
$7.77
Balmor, Battlemage Captain+23% Synergy
$0.34
Tzaangor Shaman+20% Synergy
$0.34
Poppet Stitcher+20% Synergy
$2.41
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer+17% Synergy
$0.31
Archmage of Runes+13% Synergy
$3.90
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis+12% Synergy
$0.33
Deekah, Fractal Theorist+12% Synergy
$0.35
Wizards of Thay+12% Synergy
$1.44
Goblin Electromancer+11% Synergy
$0.26
Urabrask+9% Synergy
$17.99
Prismari, the Inspiration+8% Synergy
$3.82
Krenko, Mob Boss+8% Synergy
$2.85
Loyal Apprentice+7% Synergy
$0.35
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor+7% Synergy
$1.27
Stormsplitter+7% Synergy
$2.56
Curiosity Crafter+6% Synergy
$0.35
Docent of Perfection+6% Synergy
$0.73
Guttersnipe+6% Synergy
$0.50
Lord of Change+6% Synergy
$3.11
Mizzix of the Izmagnus+6% Synergy
$1.11
Rootha, Mastering the Moment+6% Synergy
$0.31
Nadir Kraken+5% Synergy
$0.40
Dirgur Focusmage+4% Synergy
$0.30
Eris, Roar of the Storm+4% Synergy
$4.36
Runaway Steam-Kin+4% Synergy
$1.57
Birgi, God of Storytelling+3% Synergy
$29.02
Tellah, Great Sage+3% Synergy
$0.31
Baral and Kari Zev+3% Synergy
$0.21
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned+3% Synergy
$1.27
Chasm Skulker+2% Synergy
$0.82
Pinnacle Monk+1% Synergy
$1.80
Inspired Skypainter+1% Synergy
$0.23
Electro, Assaulting Battery+1% Synergy
$5.55
Vivi Ornitier+1% Synergy
$38.10
Sanar, Unfinished Genius+1% Synergy
$0.27
Veyran, Voice of Duality+0% Synergy
$1.39
Stormcatch Mentor+0% Synergy
$0.30
Bria, Riptide Rogue+0% Synergy
$26.95
Baral, Chief of Compliance0% Synergy
$3.36
Thunderclap Drake0% Synergy
$0.55
Dualcaster Mage-1% Synergy
$4.57
Hydroelectric Specimen-2% Synergy
$0.98
Hexing Squelcher-4% Synergy
$21.30
Coruscation Mage-6% Synergy
$1.92
Niv-Mizzet, Parun-11% Synergy
$5.56
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Magnus the Red safe.
Battle Hymn+44% Synergy
$2.15
Storm King's Thunder+42% Synergy
$4.42
Electrodominance+34% Synergy
$0.51
Stroke of Genius+28% Synergy
$0.26
Reiterate+25% Synergy
$19.27
Spell Burst+24% Synergy
$0.42
Seething Song+24% Synergy
$12.07
Sublime Epiphany+24% Synergy
$0.61
Rewind+23% Synergy
$0.49
Drown in Dreams+21% Synergy
$1.34
Spell Swindle+19% Synergy
$2.09
March of Swirling Mist+18% Synergy
$4.76
Blue Sun's Zenith+16% Synergy
$3.31
Unwind+15% Synergy
$1.57
Chaos Mutation+14% Synergy
$0.42
Big Score+13% Synergy
$0.39
Transcendent Message+12% Synergy
$0.36
Reverberate+12% Synergy
$2.96
Glimmerburst+12% Synergy
$0.14
You See a Pair of Goblins+11% Synergy
$0.33
Goblin Surprise+11% Synergy
$0.21
Occult Epiphany+9% Synergy
$1.09
Silundi Vision+9% Synergy
$0.40
Change of Plans+8% Synergy
$13.97
Syncopate+8% Synergy
$0.21
Capsize+8% Synergy
$0.85
Three Steps Ahead+8% Synergy
$6.16
Expansion // Explosion+7% Synergy
$0.24
Perplexing Test+6% Synergy
$0.29
Mystic Confluence+5% Synergy
$1.06
Valakut Awakening+4% Synergy
$16.85
Traumatic Critique+3% Synergy
$0.93
Brainstorm+3% Synergy
$1.34
Dig Through Time+3% Synergy
$0.31
Aetherize0% Synergy
$0.51
Mana Drain-1% Synergy
$56.80
Reality Shift-2% Synergy
$0.28
Negate-2% Synergy
$0.27
Arcane Denial-3% Synergy
$2.10
Unexpected Windfall-4% Synergy
$4.51
Flashback-5% Synergy
$3.57
Sink into Stupor-5% Synergy
$7.81
Rapid Hybridization-6% Synergy
$0.97
Deflecting Swat-7% Synergy
$72.00
Counterspell-7% Synergy
$3.52
Pongify-7% Synergy
$2.36
Swan Song-9% Synergy
$10.21
Opt-12% Synergy
$0.25
Lightning Bolt-15% Synergy
$0.99
An Offer You Can't Refuse-17% Synergy
$3.36
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Magnus the Red's game plan and control the board.
Tempt with Vengeance+47% Synergy
$0.33
Krenko's Command+46% Synergy
$0.26
Jaya's Immolating Inferno+44% Synergy
$2.44
Ral's Reinforcements+39% Synergy
$0.23
Stolen by the Fae+37% Synergy
$0.26
Release the Gremlins+30% Synergy
$0.21
Hordeling Outburst+29% Synergy
$0.53
Clone Legion+28% Synergy
$3.11
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+23% Synergy
$11.26
Apex of Power+22% Synergy
$1.26
Brass's Bounty+22% Synergy
$0.53
Haze of Rage+21% Synergy
$2.03
Curse of the Swine+19% Synergy
$0.25
Mind Spring+18% Synergy
$0.29
Goblin Offensive+17% Synergy
$5.68
Goblin Negotiation+17% Synergy
$0.23
Elemental Eruption+16% Synergy
$3.75
Goblin War Party+16% Synergy
$0.20
Rally at the Hornburg+15% Synergy
$0.29
Ghired's Belligerence+14% Synergy
$1.77
Rite of Replication+14% Synergy
$0.30
Solve the Equation+13% Synergy
$3.44
Mathemagics+12% Synergy
$3.90
Forbidden Friendship+12% Synergy
$0.18
Rapturous Moment+10% Synergy
$0.26
Quantum Misalignment+10% Synergy
$4.88
Banefire+10% Synergy
$0.86
Glimpse the Impossible+9% Synergy
$0.32
Blue Sun's Twilight+9% Synergy
$0.63
Time Stretch+9% Synergy
$5.17
Silver Scrutiny+8% Synergy
$0.33
Rise from the Tides+8% Synergy
$0.23
Alrund's Epiphany+8% Synergy
$3.34
Nanogene Conversion+8% Synergy
$9.08
Skittering Invasion+8% Synergy
$0.58
Surge to Victory+7% Synergy
$0.29
Mystic Retrieval+7% Synergy
$0.29
Sea Gate Restoration+5% Synergy
$37.38
Call Forth the Tempest+5% Synergy
$28.27
Shatterskull Smashing+3% Synergy
$8.89
Treasure Cruise+3% Synergy
$0.24
Mizzix's Mastery+1% Synergy
$7.68
Vandalblast+0% Synergy
$1.48
Stock Up0% Synergy
$1.46
Blasphemous Act-3% Synergy
$0.95
Ponder-7% Synergy
$3.80
Expressive Iteration-10% Synergy
$0.28
Windfall-10% Synergy
$5.18
Preordain-13% Synergy
$0.71
Faithless Looting-14% Synergy
$0.37
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Skullclamp+15% Synergy
$5.84
Lightning Greaves+13% Synergy
$4.55
Primal Amulet+8% Synergy
$11.28
Idol of Oblivion+7% Synergy
$3.05
Swiftfoot Boots+6% Synergy
$2.30
Wayfarer's Bauble+6% Synergy
$5.04
Mindsplice Apparatus+4% Synergy
$1.51
Sapphire Medallion-1% Synergy
$7.89
Ruby Medallion-2% Synergy
$14.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Magnus the Red's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Metallurgic Summonings+27% Synergy
$6.55
Shark Typhoon+22% Synergy
$1.99
Impact Tremors+17% Synergy
$2.24
Thousand-Year Storm+13% Synergy
$1.29
Rite of the Dragoncaller+9% Synergy
$3.58
Stormchaser's Talent+8% Synergy
$3.14
Case of the Ransacked Lab+2% Synergy
$0.48
Double Vision+1% Synergy
$0.62
Arcane Bombardment0% Synergy
$6.30
Fiery Inscription-1% Synergy
$0.53
Mystic Remora-9% Synergy
$13.06
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Magnus the Red to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer+31% Synergy
$0.38
Ral, Crackling Wit+6% Synergy
$13.07
Battles
Battles that give Magnus the Red decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.
Invasion of Segovia+10% Synergy
$1.19
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Kher Keep+32% Synergy
$0.33
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+20% Synergy
$2.97
Mystic Sanctuary+16% Synergy
$1.14
Dwarven Mine+14% Synergy
$0.38
Reliquary Tower+12% Synergy
$3.85
Lindblum, Industrial Regency+9% Synergy
$2.78
Command Beacon+6% Synergy
$10.05
Fountainport+5% Synergy
$2.92
Castle Embereth+3% Synergy
$0.28
Mistrise Village+1% Synergy
$8.90
Castle Vantress+1% Synergy
$0.40
Temple of the False God+0% Synergy
$0.27
Forgotten Cave+0% Synergy
$0.32
Restless Spire+0% Synergy
$0.19
Desolate Lighthouse-3% Synergy
$0.18
Otawara, Soaring City-3% Synergy
$28.81
Rogue's Passage-5% Synergy
$0.43
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Resonating Lute+18% Synergy
$1.25
Talisman of Creativity+12% Synergy
$1.91
Thought Vessel+11% Synergy
$2.38
Izzet Signet+5% Synergy
$0.44
Elementalist's Palette+5% Synergy
$0.29
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
$0.26
Arcane Signet+4% Synergy
$0.64
Chromatic Lantern+3% Synergy
$1.03
Pyromancer's Goggles+3% Synergy
$0.41
Decanter of Endless Water+3% Synergy
$4.17
Bender's Waterskin+2% Synergy
$1.10
Tablet of Discovery+2% Synergy
$1.78
Sol Ring+2% Synergy
$1.56
Fellwar Stone+2% Synergy
$0.90
Fire Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.40
Sky Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.24
Midnight Clock-1% Synergy
$0.60
Mind Stone-2% Synergy
$0.25
Lands
The mana base foundation for Magnus the Red decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Temple of Epiphany+9% Synergy
$0.26
Stormcarved Coast+9% Synergy
$2.33
Silundi Vision+9% Synergy
$0.40
Izzet Boilerworks+8% Synergy
$0.35
Sulfur Falls+7% Synergy
$0.37
Frostboil Snarl+7% Synergy
$0.25
Myriad Landscape+7% Synergy
$0.22
Evolving Wilds+5% Synergy
$0.25
Sea Gate Restoration+5% Synergy
$37.38
Cascade Bluffs+5% Synergy
$0.33
Terramorphic Expanse+5% Synergy
$0.26
Valakut Awakening+4% Synergy
$16.85
Shatterskull Smashing+3% Synergy
$8.89
Molten Tributary+3% Synergy
$0.29
Turbulent Springs+3% Synergy
$4.76
Exotic Orchard+3% Synergy
$0.20
Command Tower+3% Synergy
$0.30
Swiftwater Cliffs+3% Synergy
$0.20
Reflecting Pool+2% Synergy
$15.53
Ferrous Lake+2% Synergy
$0.29
Shivan Reef+2% Synergy
$0.37
Scorched Geyser+2% Synergy
$0.41
Volatile Fjord+2% Synergy
$0.71
Riverglide Pathway+2% Synergy
$4.99
Pinnacle Monk+1% Synergy
$1.80
Training Center+1% Synergy
$18.98
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.09
Island+1% Synergy
$0.06
Fabled Passage+0% Synergy
$1.12
Prismari Campus0% Synergy
$0.24
Riverpyre Verge0% Synergy
$18.28
Prismatic Vista0% Synergy
$34.06
Izzet Guildgate0% Synergy
$0.14
Coastal Peak0% Synergy
$0.24
Spectacle Summit-1% Synergy
$0.18
Hydroelectric Specimen-2% Synergy
$0.98
Volcanic Island-2% Synergy
Spirebluff Canal-2% Synergy
$5.46
Steam Vents-2% Synergy
$10.58
Thundering Falls-3% Synergy
$16.25
Scalding Tarn-3% Synergy
$38.71
Path of Ancestry-4% Synergy
$0.26
Silverbluff Bridge-4% Synergy
$0.29
Misty Rainforest-4% Synergy
$37.87
Fiery Islet-5% Synergy
$5.55
Polluted Delta-5% Synergy
$20.56
Sink into Stupor-5% Synergy
$7.81
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