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Marcus, Mutant Mayor
Price tag $0.15

Legendary Creature — Mutant Advisor

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 76% Mutants 5% Card Draw 2% Extra Turns 2% Wheels 2% Aggro 2% Cantrips 2% Ramp 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2170 Current Rank
#2068 Last Week
#2049 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.

Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+6% Synergy $2.76
Spider-Man, Miles Morales Spider-Man, Miles Morales
+3% Synergy $24.65
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+2% Synergy $0.76
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+2% Synergy $0.95
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
0% Synergy $9.19

High Synergy Cards

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

Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+61% Synergy $3.66
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+59% Synergy $0.86
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+56% Synergy $0.23
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+51% Synergy $2.60
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+50% Synergy $0.19
Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma
+49% Synergy $0.16
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+45% Synergy $0.42
Rampaging Yao Guai Rampaging Yao Guai
+45% Synergy $0.72
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+44% Synergy $0.22
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+42% Synergy $0.57

Top Cards

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

Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+42% Synergy $0.37
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+40% Synergy $0.51
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+40% Synergy $7.48
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+39% Synergy $4.76
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+38% Synergy $2.93
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+35% Synergy $3.38
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+35% Synergy $0.19
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
+10% Synergy $0.62
Beast Within Beast Within
-7% Synergy $0.86

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $44.75
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $44.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $50.96

Creatures

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

Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+34% Synergy $0.19
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+33% Synergy $0.19
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+30% Synergy $2.39
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+28% Synergy $1.89
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+28% Synergy $16.66
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+28% Synergy $5.86
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+28% Synergy $1.11
Lumbering Megasloth Lumbering Megasloth
+28% Synergy $0.14
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+26% Synergy $0.15
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
+26% Synergy $0.37
Skatewing Spy Skatewing Spy
+25% Synergy $0.16
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+24% Synergy $0.49
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+23% Synergy $1.22
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+21% Synergy $1.68
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+20% Synergy $1.79
Vigor Vigor
+20% Synergy $14.34
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+20% Synergy $13.86
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+19% Synergy $36.98
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+19% Synergy $0.15
Vexing Radgull Vexing Radgull
+19% Synergy $0.14
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+18% Synergy $0.26
Strong, the Brutish Thespian Strong, the Brutish Thespian
+18% Synergy $0.16
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+17% Synergy $3.87
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+16% Synergy $0.27
Tyranid Prime Tyranid Prime
+16% Synergy $0.49
Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet
+16% Synergy $0.29
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+15% Synergy $0.23
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+15% Synergy $3.26
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+15% Synergy $4.29
Aberrant Aberrant
+15% Synergy $3.14
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+14% Synergy $0.21
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+14% Synergy $0.42
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+14% Synergy $3.67
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+14% Synergy $0.87
Elusive Krasis Elusive Krasis
+14% Synergy $0.13
Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+14% Synergy $0.31
Harold and Bob, First Numens Harold and Bob, First Numens
+12% Synergy $0.12
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+11% Synergy $0.11
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+11% Synergy $24.06
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+11% Synergy $7.43
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+11% Synergy $2.06
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+11% Synergy $1.47
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+11% Synergy $0.28
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+10% Synergy $7.68
Trygon Predator Trygon Predator
+10% Synergy $0.14
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+7% Synergy $0.11
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+6% Synergy $0.22
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+1% Synergy $0.48
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-4% Synergy $11.72
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-6% Synergy $0.24

Instants

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

Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+32% Synergy $0.31
Biomass Mutation Biomass Mutation
+18% Synergy $0.11
Radstorm Radstorm
+18% Synergy $2.47
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+13% Synergy $0.09
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+12% Synergy $2.46
Voidslime Voidslime
+12% Synergy $0.54
Silkguard Silkguard
+9% Synergy $3.74
Bioshift Bioshift
+9% Synergy $0.15
Prishe's Wanderings Prishe's Wanderings
+8% Synergy $0.03
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+6% Synergy $0.21
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+6% Synergy $0.07
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+5% Synergy $0.11
Break Down Break Down
+5% Synergy $0.11
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+4% Synergy $10.85
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $2.29
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+4% Synergy $0.83
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $1.50
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.24
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+3% Synergy $0.13
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+3% Synergy $0.24
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+2% Synergy $0.23
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+2% Synergy $0.24
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+1% Synergy $1.26
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.26
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
0% Synergy $5.43
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.82
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.39
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $8.07
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-2% Synergy $0.90
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.82
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-5% Synergy $0.81
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $1.46
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $46.95
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.52
Counterspell Counterspell
-13% Synergy $1.59
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-14% Synergy $0.18

Sorceries

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

Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+20% Synergy $0.25
Farseek Farseek
+15% Synergy $0.49
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+12% Synergy $0.39
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+11% Synergy $0.19
Harmonize Harmonize
+9% Synergy $0.52
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+7% Synergy $1.46
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+7% Synergy $0.40
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+7% Synergy $0.28
Slime Against Humanity Slime Against Humanity
+5% Synergy $1.54
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.65
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $1.93
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+2% Synergy $0.62
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+2% Synergy $0.12
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $5.83
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.90
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $4.41
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-2% Synergy $0.16
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-2% Synergy $0.83
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-4% Synergy $1.32
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.14
Explore Explore
-9% Synergy $9.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Fist Power Fist
+39% Synergy $7.98
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+25% Synergy $8.54
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+20% Synergy $43.76
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+15% Synergy $0.73
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+14% Synergy $0.34
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+12% Synergy $64.05
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+12% Synergy $7.72
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+9% Synergy $6.37
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+7% Synergy $5.68
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+7% Synergy $2.80
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+6% Synergy $1.09
C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P.
+6% Synergy $0.08
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+5% Synergy $1.94
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+3% Synergy $23.08
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+30% Synergy $2.88
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+28% Synergy $0.64
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+27% Synergy $4.47
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+22% Synergy $13.93
Vault 87: Forced Evolution Vault 87: Forced Evolution
+19% Synergy $0.14
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+17% Synergy $11.09
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+17% Synergy $9.22
Master Chef Master Chef
+16% Synergy $0.11
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+12% Synergy $1.35
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+12% Synergy $6.33
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $10.92
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+10% Synergy $0.18
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+10% Synergy $0.99
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+9% Synergy $1.03
Well Rested Well Rested
+8% Synergy $1.46
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+7% Synergy $1.97
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+7% Synergy $0.14
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+7% Synergy $0.38
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+6% Synergy $0.67
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+6% Synergy $0.23
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+5% Synergy $26.20
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.22
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+5% Synergy $1.66
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+4% Synergy $1.84
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+3% Synergy $0.97
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+3% Synergy $4.12
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+2% Synergy $1.03
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $0.97

Planeswalkers

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

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+8% Synergy $0.20

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+25% Synergy $1.61
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+21% Synergy $0.14
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+16% Synergy $1.09
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+10% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.31
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.03
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $18.48
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $32.58
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $7.90
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-8% Synergy $0.33
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-9% Synergy $0.19

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+13% Synergy $0.19
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $1.02
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $3.61
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.48
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-2% Synergy $0.18

Lands

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

Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+20% Synergy $0.17
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+14% Synergy $0.25
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+6% Synergy $0.86
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+5% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.21
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.65
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.16
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+3% Synergy $5.76
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+3% Synergy $0.87
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.06
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.06
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
0% Synergy $0.94
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $10.09
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
0% Synergy $0.47
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
0% Synergy $1.95
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-1% Synergy $5.43
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.15
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $4.41
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $8.07
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy $0.24
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-3% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.17
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-3% Synergy $0.16
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-4% Synergy $6.49
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.27
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-5% Synergy $2.93
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-5% Synergy $0.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $4.79
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-9% Synergy $25.96
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-11% Synergy $0.55

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