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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
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Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 72% Mutants 4% Card Draw 3% Extra Turns 2% Proliferate 2% Ramp 2% Aggro 1% Cantrips 1% Wheels 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2054 Current Rank
#1797 Last Week
#2074 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.

Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+5% Synergy $0.79
Celestial Reunion Celestial Reunion
+4% Synergy $2.03
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+4% Synergy $6.35
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
+2% Synergy $0.37
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-1% Synergy $1.52

High Synergy Cards

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

Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+62% Synergy $4.51
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+59% Synergy $1.98
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+56% Synergy $0.28
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+51% Synergy $3.25
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+50% Synergy $0.17
Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma
+48% Synergy $0.19
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+46% Synergy $0.44
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+45% Synergy $0.49
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+44% Synergy $0.15
Rampaging Yao Guai Rampaging Yao Guai
+44% Synergy $0.88

Top Cards

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

Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+43% Synergy $0.75
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+42% Synergy $0.59
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+40% Synergy $4.15
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+39% Synergy $3.27
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+38% Synergy $4.93
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+37% Synergy $0.26
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+36% Synergy $3.51
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
+11% Synergy $0.37
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.60

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $40.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $45.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $53.63

Creatures

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

Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+34% Synergy $0.18
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+34% Synergy $0.26
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+31% Synergy $1.15
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+30% Synergy $2.30
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+28% Synergy $1.49
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+28% Synergy $19.19
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+28% Synergy $6.33
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+28% Synergy $0.24
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
+27% Synergy $0.46
Lumbering Megasloth Lumbering Megasloth
+27% Synergy $0.15
Skatewing Spy Skatewing Spy
+26% Synergy $0.09
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+25% Synergy $1.01
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+24% Synergy $1.54
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+21% Synergy $2.04
Vigor Vigor
+21% Synergy $15.54
Vexing Radgull Vexing Radgull
+21% Synergy $0.17
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+20% Synergy $13.99
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+19% Synergy $1.08
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+19% Synergy $0.16
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+18% Synergy $4.04
Strong, the Brutish Thespian Strong, the Brutish Thespian
+18% Synergy $0.15
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+17% Synergy $0.24
Tyranid Prime Tyranid Prime
+17% Synergy $0.57
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+16% Synergy $0.19
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+16% Synergy $44.25
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+16% Synergy $0.35
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+16% Synergy $0.33
Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet
+16% Synergy $0.26
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+15% Synergy $6.71
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+15% Synergy $5.68
Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+15% Synergy $0.30
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+14% Synergy $0.94
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+14% Synergy $4.32
Aberrant Aberrant
+14% Synergy $4.97
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+13% Synergy $0.14
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+13% Synergy $1.16
Elusive Krasis Elusive Krasis
+13% Synergy $0.08
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+12% Synergy $41.56
Trygon Predator Trygon Predator
+11% Synergy $0.13
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+11% Synergy $2.19
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+11% Synergy $0.72
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+10% Synergy $2.58
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+10% Synergy $9.76
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+10% Synergy $1.48
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+8% Synergy $0.14
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+8% Synergy $0.12
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+8% Synergy $15.01
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+1% Synergy $0.62
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-5% Synergy $12.95
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy $0.18

Instants

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

Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+32% Synergy $0.43
Radstorm Radstorm
+20% Synergy $4.00
Biomass Mutation Biomass Mutation
+18% Synergy $0.14
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+15% Synergy $0.13
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+14% Synergy $1.19
Voidslime Voidslime
+12% Synergy $0.51
Silkguard Silkguard
+9% Synergy $4.43
Bioshift Bioshift
+8% Synergy $0.12
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+6% Synergy $0.13
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+6% Synergy $0.12
Prishe's Wanderings Prishe's Wanderings
+6% Synergy $0.07
Break Down Break Down
+6% Synergy $0.07
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $11.33
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+5% Synergy $0.86
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+5% Synergy $0.08
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+5% Synergy $0.09
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $3.59
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+4% Synergy $1.27
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.14
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+3% Synergy $0.14
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+2% Synergy $0.20
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+1% Synergy $1.00
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.24
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
0% Synergy $5.10
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.52
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-1% Synergy $0.41
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.74
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.56
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-3% Synergy $0.78
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.93
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $52.65
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.83
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $1.60
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-13% Synergy $0.19

Sorceries

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

Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+21% Synergy $0.24
Farseek Farseek
+15% Synergy $0.49
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+14% Synergy $0.60
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+11% Synergy $0.16
Harmonize Harmonize
+10% Synergy $0.11
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+8% Synergy $0.40
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+6% Synergy $1.99
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+6% Synergy $0.41
Slime Against Humanity Slime Against Humanity
+5% Synergy $1.87
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $1.02
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $2.33
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+2% Synergy $0.13
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+1% Synergy $0.50
Three Visits Three Visits
0% Synergy $7.89
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.29
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $0.56
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-2% Synergy $0.17
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-2% Synergy $0.79
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-3% Synergy $1.24
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.17
Explore Explore
-8% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Fist Power Fist
+39% Synergy $10.01
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+24% Synergy $10.07
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+20% Synergy $50.14
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+16% Synergy $0.24
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+15% Synergy $0.91
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+13% Synergy $5.86
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+12% Synergy $60.21
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+8% Synergy $8.54
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+7% Synergy $0.32
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+7% Synergy $3.36
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+6% Synergy $6.17
C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P.
+6% Synergy $0.13
Nuka-Nuke Launcher Nuka-Nuke Launcher
+5% Synergy $0.15
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+4% Synergy $2.48
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+3% Synergy $29.48
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

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

Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+32% Synergy $4.19
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+30% Synergy $0.22
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+22% Synergy $13.27
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+21% Synergy $7.74
Vault 87: Forced Evolution Vault 87: Forced Evolution
+20% Synergy $0.16
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+17% Synergy $11.38
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+16% Synergy $10.69
Master Chef Master Chef
+15% Synergy $0.10
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+13% Synergy $0.95
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+12% Synergy $8.28
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+11% Synergy $12.94
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+10% Synergy $1.46
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+9% Synergy $0.17
Well Rested Well Rested
+9% Synergy $1.63
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+8% Synergy $1.37
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+7% Synergy $0.20
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+7% Synergy $0.43
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+6% Synergy $2.56
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+6% Synergy $3.04
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+5% Synergy $0.30
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+5% Synergy $1.38
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+4% Synergy $0.33
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+4% Synergy $0.30
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+4% Synergy $1.59
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+4% Synergy $0.13
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $31.84
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+2% Synergy $3.35
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+1% Synergy $1.14
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $1.14

Planeswalkers

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

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+8% Synergy $0.17

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+28% Synergy $1.38
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+23% Synergy $0.19
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+17% Synergy $2.91
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.27
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+10% Synergy $0.42
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.13
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+5% Synergy $4.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $3.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.59
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $20.40
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-7% Synergy $0.46
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $38.85
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $12.91
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+16% Synergy $1.71
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+13% Synergy $0.22
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $2.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.32
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $5.11
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-2% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+21% Synergy $0.15
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+16% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+8% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.17
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+6% Synergy $0.73
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.09
Meditation Pools Meditation Pools
+5% Synergy $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.13
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $1.02
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+3% Synergy $1.05
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.15
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+2% Synergy $10.62
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.17
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $2.04
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.29
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
0% Synergy $0.42
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-1% Synergy $7.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.21
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-1% Synergy $1.17
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-1% Synergy $12.36
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-2% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.56
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-3% Synergy $0.25
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-4% Synergy $10.03
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.40
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $4.93
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.13
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-5% Synergy $0.29
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-5% Synergy $0.05
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-9% Synergy $25.95
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-10% Synergy $0.17

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