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Marcus, Mutant Mayor
Price tag $0.18

Legendary Creature — Mutant Advisor

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 74% Mutants 4% Card Draw 3% Extra Turns 2% Ramp 2% Wheels 2% Aggro 1% Cantrips 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2177 Current Rank
#2134 Last Week
#2079 Last Month

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New Cards

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

Earth Kingdom General Earth Kingdom General
+7% Synergy $0.10
Meditation Pools Meditation Pools
+7% Synergy $0.05
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+5% Synergy $0.79
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+5% Synergy $3.32
Donatello, the Brains Donatello, the Brains
+5% Synergy $45.00

High Synergy Cards

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

Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+61% Synergy $3.24
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+57% Synergy $1.69
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+56% Synergy $0.32
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+51% Synergy $2.54
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+50% Synergy $0.17
Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma
+47% Synergy $0.14
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+45% Synergy $0.43
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+45% Synergy $0.10
Rampaging Yao Guai Rampaging Yao Guai
+44% Synergy $0.50
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+42% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+42% Synergy $0.64
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+41% Synergy $0.51
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+40% Synergy $3.35
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+39% Synergy $4.55
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+38% Synergy $3.27
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+35% Synergy $3.56
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+30% Synergy $0.20
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
+10% Synergy $0.43
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $37.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $40.43
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $49.78

Creatures

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

Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+36% Synergy $0.20
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+34% Synergy $0.14
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+33% Synergy $0.22
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+30% Synergy $2.02
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+30% Synergy $2.23
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+30% Synergy $5.70
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+28% Synergy $1.22
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+28% Synergy $18.50
Lumbering Megasloth Lumbering Megasloth
+27% Synergy $0.17
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+26% Synergy $0.15
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
+26% Synergy $0.35
Skatewing Spy Skatewing Spy
+26% Synergy $0.11
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+24% Synergy $0.52
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+22% Synergy $0.82
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+20% Synergy $1.64
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+20% Synergy $13.78
Vigor Vigor
+20% Synergy $14.60
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+19% Synergy $1.21
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+19% Synergy $0.15
Vexing Radgull Vexing Radgull
+19% Synergy $0.14
Strong, the Brutish Thespian Strong, the Brutish Thespian
+18% Synergy $0.14
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+17% Synergy $39.93
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+17% Synergy $3.25
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+17% Synergy $0.26
Tyranid Prime Tyranid Prime
+17% Synergy $0.51
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+16% Synergy $0.22
Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet
+16% Synergy $0.22
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+15% Synergy $0.21
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+15% Synergy $3.56
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+15% Synergy $0.17
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+15% Synergy $5.32
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+14% Synergy $4.45
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+14% Synergy $1.06
Elusive Krasis Elusive Krasis
+14% Synergy $0.10
Aberrant Aberrant
+14% Synergy $3.71
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+13% Synergy $0.68
Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+13% Synergy $0.29
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+12% Synergy $0.14
Trygon Predator Trygon Predator
+11% Synergy $0.13
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+11% Synergy $7.97
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+11% Synergy $1.85
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+11% Synergy $1.52
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+11% Synergy $0.41
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+10% Synergy $31.42
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+8% Synergy $10.58
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+8% Synergy $0.10
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+7% Synergy $0.26
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+2% Synergy $0.31
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-5% Synergy $12.29
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy $0.19

Instants

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

Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+31% Synergy $0.38
Biomass Mutation Biomass Mutation
+18% Synergy $0.09
Radstorm Radstorm
+18% Synergy $3.19
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+14% Synergy $0.10
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+13% Synergy $1.05
Voidslime Voidslime
+12% Synergy $0.48
Bioshift Bioshift
+9% Synergy $0.16
Silkguard Silkguard
+9% Synergy $4.28
Prishe's Wanderings Prishe's Wanderings
+7% Synergy $0.04
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+6% Synergy $0.12
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+6% Synergy $0.07
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+6% Synergy $0.05
Break Down Break Down
+6% Synergy $0.07
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+4% Synergy $9.77
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.68
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $2.34
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+4% Synergy $0.86
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+3% Synergy $0.10
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.24
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+2% Synergy $0.19
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.24
Simic Charm Simic Charm
0% Synergy $1.13
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
0% Synergy $4.80
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.36
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-1% Synergy $1.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $8.62
Pongify Pongify
-3% Synergy $1.53
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.73
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.55
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $45.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.29
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.39
Counterspell Counterspell
-13% Synergy $1.15
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-13% Synergy $0.17

Sorceries

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

Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+20% Synergy $0.22
Farseek Farseek
+13% Synergy $0.40
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+13% Synergy $0.27
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+11% Synergy $0.14
Harmonize Harmonize
+9% Synergy $0.12
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+8% Synergy $0.35
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+7% Synergy $1.86
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+7% Synergy $0.26
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.89
Slime Against Humanity Slime Against Humanity
+5% Synergy $1.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+2% Synergy $1.79
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+2% Synergy $0.54
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+2% Synergy $0.07
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.09
Three Visits Three Visits
-1% Synergy $7.37
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.27
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-1% Synergy $0.16
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.65
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-3% Synergy $0.15
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-4% Synergy $1.25
Explore Explore
-9% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Fist Power Fist
+39% Synergy $8.97
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+25% Synergy $8.97
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+19% Synergy $42.86
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+15% Synergy $0.36
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+15% Synergy $0.63
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+14% Synergy $6.45
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+11% Synergy $60.26
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+9% Synergy $6.60
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+7% Synergy $0.33
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+7% Synergy $2.89
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+7% Synergy $4.63
C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P.
+6% Synergy $0.12
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+5% Synergy $2.46
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+3% Synergy $27.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+30% Synergy $3.07
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+26% Synergy $6.10
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+21% Synergy $14.48
Vault 87: Forced Evolution Vault 87: Forced Evolution
+20% Synergy $0.09
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+17% Synergy $10.80
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+17% Synergy $9.86
Master Chef Master Chef
+16% Synergy $0.05
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+12% Synergy $1.10
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $12.63
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+11% Synergy $7.53
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+10% Synergy $0.18
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+10% Synergy $1.20
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+9% Synergy $1.25
Well Rested Well Rested
+8% Synergy $1.27
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+7% Synergy $1.65
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+7% Synergy $0.35
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+7% Synergy $0.16
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+7% Synergy $1.01
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+6% Synergy $1.38
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+6% Synergy $0.26
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.26
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+5% Synergy $1.36
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+4% Synergy $28.37
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+3% Synergy $0.62
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+3% Synergy $3.82
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+1% Synergy $1.05
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.00

Planeswalkers

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

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+9% Synergy $0.18

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+26% Synergy $1.16
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+22% Synergy $0.17
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+17% Synergy $3.52
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+10% Synergy $0.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.38
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.12
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+5% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.42
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.27
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $19.12
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-7% Synergy $0.40
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $32.70
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $8.17
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $1.22
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+12% Synergy $0.28
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $3.63
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $1.09
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.19
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.14
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-3% Synergy $0.16

Lands

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

Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+20% Synergy $0.10
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+15% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+6% Synergy $0.20
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.09
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+5% Synergy $0.59
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.89
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.16
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+3% Synergy $0.87
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.07
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+2% Synergy $6.81
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $2.40
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
0% Synergy $0.10
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
0% Synergy $1.18
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
0% Synergy $0.52
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-1% Synergy $5.22
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-1% Synergy $10.53
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.15
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-2% Synergy $0.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $8.62
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-3% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.19
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-4% Synergy $0.30
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.17
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $7.63
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-5% Synergy $3.09
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-5% Synergy $0.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $4.63
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-9% Synergy $24.71
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-11% Synergy $0.16

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