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Meng Huo, Barbarian King
Price tag $53.18

Legendary CreatureHuman Barbarian Soldier

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4187 Current Rank
#3832 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Meng Huo, Barbarian King's abilities and overall game plan.

Lady Zhurong, Warrior Queen Lady Zhurong, Warrior Queen
+53% Synergy $120.39
Paragon of Eternal Wilds Paragon of Eternal Wilds
+47% Synergy $0.15
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+41% Synergy $0.85
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+37% Synergy $0.57
Kaysa Kaysa
+37% Synergy $3.37
Three Visits Three Visits
+35% Synergy $5.88
Gaea's Anthem Gaea's Anthem
+35% Synergy $0.24
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+33% Synergy $4.50
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+32% Synergy $4.94
Untamed Wilds Untamed Wilds
+31% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Meng Huo, Barbarian King decks.

Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+31% Synergy $1.99
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+28% Synergy $11.63
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+23% Synergy $0.42
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+22% Synergy $1.02
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+22% Synergy $0.89
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+17% Synergy $0.92
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+13% Synergy $2.78
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+4% Synergy $0.22
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-6% Synergy $0.36
Beast Within Beast Within
-12% Synergy $0.83

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+12% Synergy $41.81
Natural Order Natural Order
+10% Synergy $17.32
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+4% Synergy $7.10
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $77.64
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $989.62
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $23.45
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-12% Synergy $4.65

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Meng Huo, Barbarian King's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+27% Synergy $1.85
Canopy Tactician Canopy Tactician
+27% Synergy $2.32
Elfsworn Giant Elfsworn Giant
+27% Synergy $0.12
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
+27% Synergy $4.79
Panther Warriors Panther Warriors
+26% Synergy $0.07
Gaea's Herald Gaea's Herald
+25% Synergy $2.48
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+24% Synergy $1.32
Ulvenwald Oddity Ulvenwald Behemoth Ulvenwald Oddity
+23% Synergy $0.34
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+21% Synergy $5.91
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+21% Synergy $3.84
Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage
+21% Synergy $54.50
Barbtooth Wurm Barbtooth Wurm
+21% Synergy $0.60
Hunting Cheetah Hunting Cheetah
+21% Synergy $36.59
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+18% Synergy $10.10
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+18% Synergy $1.26
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+16% Synergy $0.60
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+16% Synergy $0.59
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+16% Synergy $0.20
Spined Wurm Spined Wurm
+16% Synergy $0.10
Charging Rhino Charging Rhino
+16% Synergy $0.02
Jungle Lion Jungle Lion
+16% Synergy $0.42
Zodiac Monkey Zodiac Monkey
+16% Synergy $1.06
Whiptail Wurm Whiptail Wurm
+16% Synergy $0.47
Zodiac Tiger Zodiac Tiger
+16% Synergy $44.35
Plant Elemental Plant Elemental
+16% Synergy $0.29
Zodiac Horse Zodiac Horse
+16% Synergy $31.99
Zodiac Rabbit Zodiac Rabbit
+16% Synergy $15.43
Meng Huo's Horde Meng Huo's Horde
+16% Synergy $0.77
Anaconda Anaconda
+16% Synergy $0.20
Norwood Archers Norwood Archers
+16% Synergy $0.27
Sylvan Yeti Sylvan Yeti
+16% Synergy $1.88
Nacatl War-Pride Nacatl War-Pride
+16% Synergy $1.23
Taoist Hermit Taoist Hermit
+16% Synergy $13.94
Trained Jackal Trained Jackal
+16% Synergy $3.25
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+15% Synergy $0.23
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+15% Synergy $0.57
Norwood Priestess Norwood Priestess
+15% Synergy $50.87
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+14% Synergy $1.00
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+14% Synergy $0.44
Bear Cub Bear Cub
+13% Synergy $0.54
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+12% Synergy $0.15
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+9% Synergy $0.32
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+9% Synergy $2.05
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+8% Synergy $0.46
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+7% Synergy $1.74
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+7% Synergy $0.33
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+6% Synergy $2.35
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+5% Synergy $0.20
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+5% Synergy $28.64
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-10% Synergy $0.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Meng Huo, Barbarian King safe.

Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+27% Synergy $4.72
Deep Wood Deep Wood
+21% Synergy $0.35
Heavy Fog Heavy Fog
+21% Synergy $21.53
Treetop Defense Treetop Defense
+16% Synergy $0.66
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+15% Synergy $4.08
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+15% Synergy $5.56
Silkguard Silkguard
+12% Synergy $3.95
Stampede Stampede
+10% Synergy $0.46
Crumble Crumble
+10% Synergy $1.95
Early Harvest Early Harvest
+9% Synergy $1.06
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+8% Synergy $2.80
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+5% Synergy $2.75
Sandstorm Sandstorm
+5% Synergy $0.04
Tribute to the Wild Tribute to the Wild
+5% Synergy $0.15
Fertilid's Favor Fertilid's Favor
+5% Synergy $0.11
Natural Selection Natural Selection
+5% Synergy $79.96
Reclaim Reclaim
+4% Synergy $0.11
Aspect of Hydra Aspect of Hydra
+3% Synergy $0.19
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+2% Synergy $0.07
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+2% Synergy $2.43
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
0% Synergy $5.97
Vitalize Vitalize
0% Synergy $1.11
Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
-1% Synergy $0.23
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
-2% Synergy $21.60
Naturalize Naturalize
-2% Synergy $0.08
Bite Down Bite Down
-2% Synergy $0.06
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
-4% Synergy $1.08
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-5% Synergy $0.98
Fog Fog
-5% Synergy $0.31
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-6% Synergy $0.76
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-9% Synergy $9.75
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-11% Synergy $0.88
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-11% Synergy $0.87
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-12% Synergy $0.17
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-17% Synergy $5.58

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Meng Huo, Barbarian King's game plan and control the board.

Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+27% Synergy $13.48
Riding the Dilu Horse Riding the Dilu Horse
+26% Synergy $270.00
Monstrous Growth Monstrous Growth
+21% Synergy $0.10
Spoils of Victory Spoils of Victory
+21% Synergy $1.72
Trip Wire Trip Wire
+21% Synergy $1.40
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+19% Synergy $37.01
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+19% Synergy $1.18
Wielding the Green Dragon Wielding the Green Dragon
+16% Synergy $4.85
False Mourning False Mourning
+16% Synergy $13.51
Harmony of Nature Harmony of Nature
+16% Synergy $2.16
Winter's Grasp Winter's Grasp
+16% Synergy $0.69
Taunting Challenge Taunting Challenge
+16% Synergy $44.57
Fruition Fruition
+16% Synergy $0.96
Borrowing the East Wind Borrowing the East Wind
+16% Synergy $75.50
Alluring Scent Alluring Scent
+16% Synergy $2.55
Marshaling the Troops Marshaling the Troops
+16% Synergy $57.00
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+15% Synergy $17.86
Mobilize Mobilize
+15% Synergy $8.01
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+12% Synergy $2.50
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+10% Synergy $0.79
Desert Twister Desert Twister
+10% Synergy $0.26
Creeping Mold Creeping Mold
+10% Synergy $0.07
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+9% Synergy $0.33
Harmonize Harmonize
+8% Synergy $0.20
Hurricane Hurricane
+8% Synergy $0.36
Regrowth Regrowth
+7% Synergy $0.44
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+7% Synergy $3.67
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+6% Synergy $0.15
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+5% Synergy $21.28
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+5% Synergy $1.23
Waiting in the Weeds Waiting in the Weeds
+5% Synergy $2.05
Elven Cache Elven Cache
+5% Synergy $0.25
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+4% Synergy $16.40
Nissa's Renewal Nissa's Renewal
+4% Synergy $0.21
Klothys's Design Klothys's Design
+4% Synergy $0.07
Road of Return Road of Return
+4% Synergy $0.38
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+3% Synergy $0.24
Collective Unconscious Collective Unconscious
+3% Synergy $0.58
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+1% Synergy $0.37
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
0% Synergy $0.23
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
-1% Synergy $0.28
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-3% Synergy $1.79
Overrun Overrun
-3% Synergy $0.16
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $0.82
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
-6% Synergy $0.75
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-8% Synergy $1.36
Cultivate Cultivate
-11% Synergy $0.54
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-12% Synergy $0.37
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-21% Synergy $1.52

Utility Artifacts

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

The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+35% Synergy $5.19
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+25% Synergy $10.49
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+20% Synergy $1.60
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+18% Synergy $15.13
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+14% Synergy $6.89
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+13% Synergy $1.81
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+10% Synergy $3.58
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.14
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+6% Synergy $26.35
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+5% Synergy $5.19
Snake Basket Snake Basket
+5% Synergy $3.44
Slate of Ancestry Slate of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.97
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+5% Synergy $0.14
Jayemdae Tome Jayemdae Tome
+5% Synergy $0.03
Raven Wings Raven Wings
+5% Synergy $0.06
Null Rod Null Rod
+5% Synergy $77.40
Flying Carpet Flying Carpet
+5% Synergy $0.36
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+4% Synergy $3.15
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+4% Synergy $29.61
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+4% Synergy $0.80
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $32.79
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.44
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+4% Synergy $57.97
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+4% Synergy $2.11
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $12.57
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+4% Synergy $4.70
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.66
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+3% Synergy $2.34
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+3% Synergy $24.82
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+2% Synergy $0.99
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+1% Synergy $4.98
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+1% Synergy $4.45
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
0% Synergy $3.26
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
-3% Synergy $0.23
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-10% Synergy $1.80
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-13% Synergy $62.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Meng Huo, Barbarian King's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+22% Synergy $25.54
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+18% Synergy $11.27
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $29.02
Hall of Gemstone Hall of Gemstone
+14% Synergy $12.80
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+13% Synergy $0.98
Lignify Lignify
+13% Synergy $1.48
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+10% Synergy $3.86
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+10% Synergy $16.67
Squirrel Nest Squirrel Nest
+10% Synergy $0.12
Paradox Zone Paradox Zone
+10% Synergy $0.84
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+8% Synergy $27.73
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+8% Synergy $3.43
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+7% Synergy $1.42
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+6% Synergy $4.52
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+6% Synergy $0.44
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+6% Synergy $0.71
Titania's Song Titania's Song
+5% Synergy $1.23
Aspect of Wolf Aspect of Wolf
+5% Synergy $0.52
Regeneration Regeneration
+5% Synergy $0.20
Presence of Gond Presence of Gond
+5% Synergy $0.15
Lifeforce Lifeforce
+5% Synergy $0.46
Spawning Grounds Spawning Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.15
Rowen Rowen
+5% Synergy $0.37
Living Terrain Living Terrain
+5% Synergy $0.20
Choke Choke
+5% Synergy $0.77
Familiar Ground Familiar Ground
+5% Synergy $0.64
Overwhelming Instinct Overwhelming Instinct
+5% Synergy $0.34
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+4% Synergy $10.62
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.30
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+3% Synergy $19.80
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+3% Synergy $0.32
Ayula's Influence Ayula's Influence
+3% Synergy $0.34
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+3% Synergy $0.69
Lure Lure
+3% Synergy $0.18
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+3% Synergy $0.36
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+3% Synergy $1.46
Elvish Guidance Elvish Guidance
+2% Synergy $0.51
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+2% Synergy $0.35
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+2% Synergy $6.19
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+2% Synergy $1.49
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
0% Synergy $0.48
Abundance Abundance
-1% Synergy $1.18
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
-2% Synergy $0.10
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
-3% Synergy $1.36
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-6% Synergy $0.25
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-7% Synergy $0.54
Greater Good Greater Good
-8% Synergy $3.04
Exploration Exploration
-11% Synergy $29.07
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-12% Synergy $0.92
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-13% Synergy $2.54

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Meng Huo, Barbarian King to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+24% Synergy $1.41
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+19% Synergy $1.47
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+16% Synergy $1.60
Garruk Wildspeaker Garruk Wildspeaker
+13% Synergy $3.89
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+8% Synergy $2.36
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+3% Synergy $1.80
Vivien Reid Vivien Reid
+1% Synergy $0.41
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
-15% Synergy $2.21

Utility Lands

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

Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+31% Synergy $1.58
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+24% Synergy $8.83
War Room War Room
+22% Synergy $2.85
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+19% Synergy $1.01
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+18% Synergy $0.95
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+15% Synergy $35.89
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+15% Synergy $18.89
Wasteland Wasteland
+12% Synergy $20.31
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+11% Synergy $7.88
Sorrow's Path Sorrow's Path
+11% Synergy $10.10
Heart of Yavimaya Heart of Yavimaya
+10% Synergy $2.57
Safe Haven Safe Haven
+10% Synergy $0.56
Rishadan Port Rishadan Port
+10% Synergy $5.17
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+10% Synergy $0.20
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+10% Synergy $49.13
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.28
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+9% Synergy $0.40
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+8% Synergy $0.28
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+7% Synergy $0.15
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+7% Synergy $0.51
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.64
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+5% Synergy $1.09
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+5% Synergy $0.15
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.14
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $9.12
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+3% Synergy $2.03
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+3% Synergy $1.08
Vesuva Vesuva
+3% Synergy $4.22
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $30.50
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+1% Synergy $19.49
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
-1% Synergy $0.31
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-3% Synergy $4.48
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-3% Synergy $0.49
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-5% Synergy $5.90
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+24% Synergy $4.19
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+23% Synergy $3.60
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+17% Synergy $0.23
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $4.22
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+4% Synergy $2.50
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.34
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.15
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $4.92
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $20.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Meng Huo, Barbarian King decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Thawing Glaciers Thawing Glaciers
+10% Synergy $17.72
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+8% Synergy $0.65
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+7% Synergy $1.74
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+4% Synergy $28.40
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.33
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $8.81
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $13.58
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $27.41
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $20.83
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.24
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
0% Synergy $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.55
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
0% Synergy $0.21
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
0% Synergy $0.43
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.06
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $0.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21

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