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Marcus, Mutant Mayor
Price tag $0.77

Legendary Creature — Mutant Advisor

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Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 63% Card Draw 7% Mutants 4% Aggro 3% Proliferate 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2472 Current Rank
#2632 Last Week
#2209 Past 2 Years

Links & Decks

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New Cards

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

Beast, Erudite Aerialist Beast, Erudite Aerialist
+5% Synergy $0.17
Training Regimen Training Regimen
+4% Synergy $0.21
Pym Technologies Pym Technologies
+4% Synergy $0.18
The Astonishing Ant-Man The Astonishing Ant-Man
+4% Synergy $0.39
Zuri, Warrior of Wakanda Zuri, Warrior of Wakanda
+3% Synergy $0.24

High Synergy Cards

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

Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+59% Synergy $7.65
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+55% Synergy $2.47
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+55% Synergy $0.34
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+49% Synergy $0.50
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+48% Synergy $6.40
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+48% Synergy $0.57
Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma
+46% Synergy $0.45
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+45% Synergy $0.25
Watchful Radstag Watchful Radstag
+43% Synergy $1.11
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+43% Synergy $0.79

Top Cards

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

Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+37% Synergy $0.37
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+36% Synergy $7.74
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+34% Synergy $1.00
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+34% Synergy $0.58
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+34% Synergy $2.94
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+32% Synergy $0.43
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+32% Synergy $2.25
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+14% Synergy $0.58
Cultivate Cultivate
+12% Synergy $0.37
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.47

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $55.95
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $40.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $70.04

Creatures

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

Rampaging Yao Guai Rampaging Yao Guai
+39% Synergy $6.01
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+33% Synergy $0.32
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+32% Synergy $4.27
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
+32% Synergy $0.36
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+31% Synergy $0.19
Skatewing Spy Skatewing Spy
+30% Synergy $0.16
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+30% Synergy $0.35
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+28% Synergy $1.23
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+27% Synergy $4.66
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+27% Synergy $21.02
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+27% Synergy $6.52
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+26% Synergy $0.69
Lumbering Megasloth Lumbering Megasloth
+25% Synergy $0.37
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
+23% Synergy $0.44
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+22% Synergy $2.02
Vexing Radgull Vexing Radgull
+22% Synergy $0.50
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+20% Synergy $16.98
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+19% Synergy $3.51
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+19% Synergy $2.57
Vigor Vigor
+19% Synergy $15.35
Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet
+17% Synergy $0.39
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
+17% Synergy $0.32
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+16% Synergy $0.24
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+16% Synergy $0.33
Tyranid Prime Tyranid Prime
+16% Synergy $0.76
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+16% Synergy $2.41
Strong, the Brutish Thespian Strong, the Brutish Thespian
+16% Synergy $0.34
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+15% Synergy $42.29
Elusive Krasis Elusive Krasis
+15% Synergy $0.13
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+15% Synergy $0.38
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+14% Synergy $0.30
Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+14% Synergy $0.41
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+13% Synergy $2.30
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+13% Synergy $3.88
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+13% Synergy $0.61
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+13% Synergy $3.85
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+12% Synergy $0.27
Aberrant Aberrant
+12% Synergy $4.17
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+12% Synergy $2.75
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+11% Synergy $0.72
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+11% Synergy $5.57
Trygon Predator Trygon Predator
+10% Synergy $0.09
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+10% Synergy $8.94
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+9% Synergy $33.06
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+7% Synergy $0.20
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+7% Synergy $0.28
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+6% Synergy $10.34
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+0% Synergy $0.46
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-3% Synergy $0.32
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $8.95

Instants

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

Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+26% Synergy $0.63
Radstorm Radstorm
+18% Synergy $5.53
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+16% Synergy $0.28
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+15% Synergy $3.05
Biomass Mutation Biomass Mutation
+15% Synergy $0.23
Voidslime Voidslime
+11% Synergy $0.65
Bioshift Bioshift
+7% Synergy $0.18
Silkguard Silkguard
+6% Synergy $0.36
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $15.75
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+6% Synergy $0.58
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+5% Synergy $0.21
Break Down Break Down
+5% Synergy $0.25
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+5% Synergy $0.16
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $4.67
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.35
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+3% Synergy $1.16
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $1.06
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+1% Synergy $0.28
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+0% Synergy $0.23
Aetherize Aetherize
+0% Synergy $0.41
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+0% Synergy $7.51
Negate Negate
+0% Synergy $0.16
Simic Charm Simic Charm
0% Synergy $5.42
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.79
Embrace the Paradox Embrace the Paradox
0% Synergy $0.24
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-1% Synergy $1.02
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $1.45
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.47
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $57.36
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $3.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $3.77
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $9.63
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-10% Synergy $0.35

Sorceries

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

Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+21% Synergy $0.34
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+15% Synergy $1.71
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+13% Synergy $0.28
Farseek Farseek
+12% Synergy $0.36
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+9% Synergy $8.68
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+7% Synergy $0.41
Harmonize Harmonize
+6% Synergy $0.31
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+6% Synergy $0.66
Slime Against Humanity Slime Against Humanity
+5% Synergy $1.85
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.90
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $3.85
Growth Curve Growth Curve
+3% Synergy $0.24
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+2% Synergy $2.12
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+1% Synergy $0.22
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.27
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.42
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
-1% Synergy $2.22
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-1% Synergy $0.61
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
-2% Synergy $0.37
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $1.02
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $4.46
Mind into Matter Mind into Matter
-3% Synergy $0.41
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-5% Synergy $0.32
Explore Explore
-7% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Fist Power Fist
+34% Synergy $14.48
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+19% Synergy $5.69
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+16% Synergy $65.01
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+15% Synergy $0.37
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+15% Synergy $12.52
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+12% Synergy $1.95
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+9% Synergy $62.39
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+6% Synergy $5.91
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+5% Synergy $12.99
Nuka-Nuke Launcher Nuka-Nuke Launcher
+5% Synergy $0.36
C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P.
+5% Synergy $0.33
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.41
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+4% Synergy $4.70
The Ooze The Ooze
+4% Synergy $3.07
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.68
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.93
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.15

Enchantments

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

Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+33% Synergy $3.64
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+22% Synergy $7.83
Vault 87: Forced Evolution Vault 87: Forced Evolution
+21% Synergy $0.29
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+17% Synergy $8.55
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+16% Synergy $7.87
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+15% Synergy $2.70
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+14% Synergy $12.62
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+11% Synergy $12.17
Master Chef Master Chef
+11% Synergy $0.26
Well Rested Well Rested
+10% Synergy $3.49
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+9% Synergy $3.96
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+9% Synergy $0.31
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+8% Synergy $16.31
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+6% Synergy $0.44
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+6% Synergy $0.32
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+5% Synergy $2.86
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+5% Synergy $2.96
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+5% Synergy $0.34
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+5% Synergy $1.34
High Score High Score
+5% Synergy $1.38
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+4% Synergy $0.29
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+3% Synergy $0.32
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.55
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $34.21
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $1.89

Planeswalkers

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

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+6% Synergy $0.27

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+25% Synergy $2.84
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+21% Synergy $0.35
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+16% Synergy $0.35
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+11% Synergy $0.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.40
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+4% Synergy $0.32
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+3% Synergy $4.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+0% Synergy $4.25
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.33
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $50.17
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $14.32
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $28.63
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-11% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $2.45
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+10% Synergy $0.48
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $4.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.43
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $4.45
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.42
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.29
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-2% Synergy $0.38

Lands

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

Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+17% Synergy $0.30
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+13% Synergy $0.31
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+9% Synergy $2.00
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+6% Synergy $0.30
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+5% Synergy $0.93
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.28
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.32
Mutant Town Mutant Town
+4% Synergy $0.14
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.90
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+3% Synergy $6.52
Meditation Pools Meditation Pools
+3% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.29
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+2% Synergy $0.36
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+2% Synergy $1.58
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+0% Synergy $0.27
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+0% Synergy $2.44
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
0% Synergy $1.70
Paradox Gardens Paradox Gardens
0% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.27
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-1% Synergy $10.44
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-1% Synergy $0.51
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.31
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-1% Synergy $3.85
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.69
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-2% Synergy
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-3% Synergy $0.20
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-3% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.34
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.13
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.47
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-4% Synergy $0.22
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-5% Synergy $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $1.04
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-6% Synergy $5.13
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-8% Synergy $0.36
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-8% Synergy $38.22
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-8% Synergy $9.59
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-9% Synergy $0.35

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