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Marcus, Mutant Mayor
Price tag $0.44

Legendary Creature — Mutant Advisor

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
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Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 69% Card Draw 5% Mutants 4% Aggro 2% Extra Turns 2% Proliferate 2% Cantrips 1% Mutate 1% Ramp 1% Unblockable 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1994 Current Rank
#1738 Last Week
#2067 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Marcus, Mutant Mayor decks.

Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
+26% Synergy $0.44
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
+24% Synergy $0.25
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+14% Synergy $7.28
Genghis Frog Genghis Frog
+12% Synergy $0.24
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+6% Synergy $0.51

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Marcus, Mutant Mayor's abilities and overall game plan.

Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+61% Synergy $4.38
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+60% Synergy $3.24
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+56% Synergy $0.39
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+51% Synergy $0.22
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+51% Synergy $4.37
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+48% Synergy $0.48
Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma
+48% Synergy $0.36
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+46% Synergy $0.22
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+44% Synergy $0.89
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+43% Synergy $0.64

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Marcus, Mutant Mayor decks.

Rampaging Yao Guai Rampaging Yao Guai
+43% Synergy $4.55
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+42% Synergy $1.03
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+38% Synergy $4.83
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+38% Synergy $6.09
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+37% Synergy $0.46
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+37% Synergy $5.91
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+30% Synergy $0.35
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
+10% Synergy $0.26
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.70

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $41.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $52.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $58.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Marcus, Mutant Mayor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+35% Synergy $0.25
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+33% Synergy $0.25
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+33% Synergy $0.24
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+30% Synergy $2.50
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+28% Synergy $1.37
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+28% Synergy $21.69
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+28% Synergy $5.56
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+28% Synergy $3.01
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+28% Synergy $0.34
Skatewing Spy Skatewing Spy
+28% Synergy $0.16
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
+27% Synergy $0.37
Lumbering Megasloth Lumbering Megasloth
+26% Synergy $0.32
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+25% Synergy $0.79
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+24% Synergy $1.80
Vexing Radgull Vexing Radgull
+23% Synergy $0.33
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+22% Synergy $1.87
Vigor Vigor
+21% Synergy $17.29
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+20% Synergy $14.11
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+20% Synergy $0.14
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+19% Synergy $1.12
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+18% Synergy $44.48
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+17% Synergy $0.34
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+17% Synergy $0.28
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+17% Synergy $0.29
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+17% Synergy $3.44
Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet
+17% Synergy $2.54
Strong, the Brutish Thespian Strong, the Brutish Thespian
+17% Synergy $0.31
Tyranid Prime Tyranid Prime
+16% Synergy $0.60
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+15% Synergy $3.97
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+15% Synergy $0.44
Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+15% Synergy $0.37
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+14% Synergy $0.15
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+14% Synergy $0.91
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+14% Synergy $5.23
Elusive Krasis Elusive Krasis
+14% Synergy $0.09
Aberrant Aberrant
+14% Synergy $8.18
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+13% Synergy $3.43
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+13% Synergy $1.41
Trygon Predator Trygon Predator
+12% Synergy $0.12
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+12% Synergy $38.75
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+12% Synergy $0.43
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+11% Synergy $1.94
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+10% Synergy $2.39
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+9% Synergy $9.41
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+8% Synergy $0.20
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+8% Synergy $0.30
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+7% Synergy $16.60
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+2% Synergy $1.39
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-3% Synergy $0.31
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-5% Synergy $13.51

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Marcus, Mutant Mayor safe.

Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+30% Synergy $0.44
Radstorm Radstorm
+20% Synergy $4.74
Biomass Mutation Biomass Mutation
+17% Synergy $0.27
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+15% Synergy $0.25
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+14% Synergy $1.63
Voidslime Voidslime
+11% Synergy $0.52
Silkguard Silkguard
+8% Synergy $4.40
Bioshift Bioshift
+7% Synergy $0.19
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+6% Synergy $0.33
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $12.95
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+5% Synergy $0.08
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+5% Synergy $0.18
Break Down Break Down
+5% Synergy $0.18
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.72
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $3.85
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+4% Synergy $1.43
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+4% Synergy $0.16
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.30
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+2% Synergy $0.16
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+2% Synergy $0.22
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.47
Simic Charm Simic Charm
0% Synergy $0.84
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
0% Synergy $7.99
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.06
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.93
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-2% Synergy $0.59
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.05
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.86
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $2.03
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.44
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $50.42
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.38
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $2.09
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-13% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Marcus, Mutant Mayor's game plan and control the board.

Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+21% Synergy $0.37
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+15% Synergy $2.56
Farseek Farseek
+13% Synergy $0.71
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+12% Synergy $0.19
Harmonize Harmonize
+8% Synergy $0.23
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+8% Synergy $0.36
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+6% Synergy $0.98
Slime Against Humanity Slime Against Humanity
+6% Synergy $2.40
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+5% Synergy $2.18
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.92
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $3.14
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+3% Synergy $0.20
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+1% Synergy $0.55
Three Visits Three Visits
-1% Synergy $9.41
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.50
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-2% Synergy $0.18
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-2% Synergy $0.81
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-3% Synergy $1.31
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-3% Synergy $1.78
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.22
Explore Explore
-9% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Fist Power Fist
+37% Synergy $12.50
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+23% Synergy $12.12
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+18% Synergy $59.49
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+17% Synergy $9.61
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+15% Synergy $0.31
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+14% Synergy $1.04
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+10% Synergy $61.31
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+8% Synergy $3.29
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+7% Synergy $0.41
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+7% Synergy $10.18
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+5% Synergy $5.26
C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P.
+5% Synergy $0.20
Nuka-Nuke Launcher Nuka-Nuke Launcher
+5% Synergy $0.29
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+4% Synergy $3.06
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Marcus, Mutant Mayor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+33% Synergy $4.39
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+22% Synergy $10.55
Vault 87: Forced Evolution Vault 87: Forced Evolution
+20% Synergy $0.29
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+19% Synergy $8.27
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+16% Synergy $11.55
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+15% Synergy $13.38
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+14% Synergy $12.41
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+14% Synergy $1.69
Master Chef Master Chef
+14% Synergy $0.20
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $14.49
Well Rested Well Rested
+10% Synergy $2.16
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+9% Synergy $0.20
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+9% Synergy $2.89
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+8% Synergy $1.34
Level Up Level Up
+7% Synergy $1.42
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+7% Synergy $0.60
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+7% Synergy $1.22
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+6% Synergy $2.58
High Score High Score
+6% Synergy $1.09
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+6% Synergy $0.29
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+5% Synergy $0.39
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+4% Synergy $0.46
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+4% Synergy $0.41
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $33.97
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+3% Synergy $1.56
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+3% Synergy $0.33
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+2% Synergy $2.75
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+1% Synergy $1.02
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.19

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Marcus, Mutant Mayor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+7% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+25% Synergy $2.21
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+22% Synergy $0.31
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+17% Synergy $2.75
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+11% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.39
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+6% Synergy $5.29
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+4% Synergy $0.24
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $3.70
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.30
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.44
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $24.44
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $46.17
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $14.19
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.31
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-8% Synergy $0.66

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+17% Synergy $2.55
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+12% Synergy $0.34
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $3.78
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $5.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.30
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.01
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-4% Synergy $0.23

Lands

The mana base foundation for Marcus, Mutant Mayor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+20% Synergy $0.28
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+14% Synergy $0.34
Mutant Town Mutant Town
+8% Synergy $0.12
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+7% Synergy $1.47
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+6% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.22
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $1.00
Meditation Pools Meditation Pools
+6% Synergy $0.17
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+5% Synergy $0.66
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.30
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.92
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+3% Synergy $10.83
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.19
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.22
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.20
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+2% Synergy $1.26
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.19
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
0% Synergy $1.64
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-1% Synergy $7.80
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.28
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-1% Synergy $12.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.50
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-1% Synergy $0.48
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-4% Synergy $0.35
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.64
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-4% Synergy $0.23
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.05
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.10
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-6% Synergy $0.30
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-6% Synergy $11.90
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-6% Synergy $0.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $2.56
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $30.79
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-11% Synergy $0.29

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