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Marcus, Mutant Mayor
Price tag $0.74

Legendary Creature — Mutant Advisor

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

+1/+1 Counters 67% Card Draw 5% Mutants 4% Aggro 3% Proliferate 2% Mutate 1% Ramp 1% Unblockable 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

#2370 Current Rank
#2347 Last Week
#2108 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
+27% Synergy $0.39
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
+20% Synergy $0.35
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+16% Synergy $5.61
Genghis Frog Genghis Frog
+13% Synergy $0.22
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+13% Synergy $2.00

High Synergy Cards

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

Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+61% Synergy $7.13
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+59% Synergy $1.71
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+56% Synergy $0.39
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+51% Synergy $5.54
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+50% Synergy $0.36
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+50% Synergy $0.49
Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma
+48% Synergy $0.38
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+46% Synergy $0.27
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+45% Synergy $1.00
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+43% Synergy $0.71

Top Cards

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

Rampaging Yao Guai Rampaging Yao Guai
+42% Synergy $6.52
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+41% Synergy $0.29
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+37% Synergy $5.83
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+37% Synergy $0.70
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+37% Synergy $2.27
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+36% Synergy $0.31
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+31% Synergy $0.37
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+14% Synergy $0.37
Cultivate Cultivate
+12% Synergy $0.31
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.47

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $56.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

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

Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+36% Synergy $5.57
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+34% Synergy $0.19
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+32% Synergy $2.70
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+32% Synergy $0.29
Skatewing Spy Skatewing Spy
+31% Synergy $0.15
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+28% Synergy $0.37
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+28% Synergy $6.45
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+28% Synergy $5.85
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+28% Synergy $1.46
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+27% Synergy $0.68
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+27% Synergy $23.91
Lumbering Megasloth Lumbering Megasloth
+26% Synergy $0.33
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
+25% Synergy $0.47
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+23% Synergy $1.59
Vexing Radgull Vexing Radgull
+22% Synergy $0.40
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+21% Synergy $3.39
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+20% Synergy $13.88
Vigor Vigor
+20% Synergy $17.97
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+19% Synergy $1.54
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+19% Synergy $0.19
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+18% Synergy $44.47
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+18% Synergy $0.27
Tyranid Prime Tyranid Prime
+18% Synergy $0.72
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+17% Synergy $0.33
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+17% Synergy $2.53
Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet
+17% Synergy $0.70
Elusive Krasis Elusive Krasis
+16% Synergy $0.09
Strong, the Brutish Thespian Strong, the Brutish Thespian
+16% Synergy $0.50
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+15% Synergy $0.31
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+14% Synergy $0.26
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+14% Synergy $0.63
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+14% Synergy $3.34
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+14% Synergy $0.80
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+14% Synergy $5.20
Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+14% Synergy $0.37
Aberrant Aberrant
+14% Synergy $6.88
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+13% Synergy $0.94
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+13% Synergy $2.41
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+13% Synergy $0.39
Trygon Predator Trygon Predator
+12% Synergy $0.09
Mona Lisa, Science Geek Mona Lisa, Science Geek
+12% Synergy $0.26
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+12% Synergy $1.93
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+11% Synergy $38.12
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+10% Synergy $2.93
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+8% Synergy $0.18
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+7% Synergy $0.23
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+6% Synergy $11.34
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $0.40
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-3% Synergy $0.33
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $13.64

Instants

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

Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+28% Synergy $0.57
Radstorm Radstorm
+19% Synergy $4.82
Biomass Mutation Biomass Mutation
+17% Synergy $0.27
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+16% Synergy $0.24
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+15% Synergy $1.70
Voidslime Voidslime
+12% Synergy $0.55
Bioshift Bioshift
+8% Synergy $0.23
Silkguard Silkguard
+7% Synergy $0.76
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+6% Synergy $0.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $13.64
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+5% Synergy $0.13
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+5% Synergy $0.29
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.42
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $4.06
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.49
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+3% Synergy $0.76
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+2% Synergy $1.32
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+1% Synergy $0.31
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.22
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.39
Simic Charm Simic Charm
0% Synergy $0.95
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.73
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-1% Synergy $0.71
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-1% Synergy $7.70
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-3% Synergy $1.06
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $5.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.04
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $52.04
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $7.01
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $2.52
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-11% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

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

Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+21% Synergy $0.29
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+15% Synergy $1.43
Farseek Farseek
+13% Synergy $0.52
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+12% Synergy $0.20
Harmonize Harmonize
+8% Synergy $0.28
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+7% Synergy $0.39
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+5% Synergy $3.02
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+5% Synergy $0.87
Slime Against Humanity Slime Against Humanity
+5% Synergy $2.78
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.68
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+2% Synergy $2.13
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+2% Synergy $0.28
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+2% Synergy $8.20
Growth Curve Growth Curve
+2% Synergy $0.27
Applied Geometry Applied Geometry
+1% Synergy $0.36
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
0% Synergy $0.81
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $7.63
Mind into Matter Mind into Matter
-1% Synergy $0.40
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $5.00
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-2% Synergy $1.68
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $0.82
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-3% Synergy $0.18
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-5% Synergy $0.28
Explore Explore
-8% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Fist Power Fist
+37% Synergy $12.36
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+21% Synergy $4.95
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+18% Synergy $69.05
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+15% Synergy $10.83
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+15% Synergy $0.35
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+13% Synergy $1.67
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+10% Synergy $62.03
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+7% Synergy $4.01
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+7% Synergy $10.83
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+6% Synergy $0.41
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+6% Synergy $5.44
C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P.
+5% Synergy $0.29
Nuka-Nuke Launcher Nuka-Nuke Launcher
+5% Synergy $0.38
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+4% Synergy $2.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

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

Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+33% Synergy $3.38
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+21% Synergy $9.31
Vault 87: Forced Evolution Vault 87: Forced Evolution
+20% Synergy $0.32
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+18% Synergy $9.27
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+17% Synergy $12.02
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+15% Synergy $11.76
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+14% Synergy $3.88
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+13% Synergy $13.03
Master Chef Master Chef
+13% Synergy $0.29
Well Rested Well Rested
+10% Synergy $2.61
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+10% Synergy $3.72
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+9% Synergy $0.30
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+9% Synergy $15.96
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+7% Synergy $1.62
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+6% Synergy $2.38
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+6% Synergy $0.28
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+6% Synergy $0.77
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+6% Synergy $0.94
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+5% Synergy $0.38
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+5% Synergy $1.14
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+4% Synergy $0.39
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+4% Synergy $1.97
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+4% Synergy $0.32
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $31.64
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.62

Planeswalkers

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

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+6% Synergy $0.31

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+25% Synergy $1.85
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+21% Synergy $0.28
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+16% Synergy $0.31
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+11% Synergy $0.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.31
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+4% Synergy $0.26
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+4% Synergy $4.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.54
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $1.11
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $50.79
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $28.46
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.27
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $14.94
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-9% Synergy $0.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+19% Synergy $2.90
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+11% Synergy $0.44
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $3.54
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.39
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $5.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.35
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-3% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+19% Synergy $0.30
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+14% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+7% Synergy $0.31
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+6% Synergy $0.52
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.26
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+4% Synergy $8.60
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.68
Mutant Town Mutant Town
+4% Synergy $0.18
Meditation Pools Meditation Pools
+4% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.29
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.15
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+2% Synergy $0.51
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+2% Synergy $1.30
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
0% Synergy $0.27
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
0% Synergy $1.50
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.27
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-1% Synergy $1.60
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $7.63
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-2% Synergy $8.10
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-2% Synergy $12.64
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-2% Synergy $0.51
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-2% Synergy $0.31
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-3% Synergy $2.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.31
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-4% Synergy $0.34
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.92
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $5.52
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.13
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-5% Synergy $0.13
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $1.03
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-8% Synergy $0.27
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-8% Synergy $11.75
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-9% Synergy $32.67
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-10% Synergy $0.32

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