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Merieke Ri Berit
Price tag $2.83

Legendary CreatureHuman

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Esper

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#871 Current Rank
#787 Last Week
#852 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Merieke Ri Berit.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Merieke Ri Berit decks.

Changing Loyalty Changing Loyalty
+3% Synergy $1.15
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+2% Synergy $17.35
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+1% Synergy $8.73
Erode Erode
+0% Synergy $5.37
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-1% Synergy $2.50

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Merieke Ri Berit's abilities and overall game plan.

Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+63% Synergy $10.87
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+60% Synergy $9.62
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+59% Synergy $0.27
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+58% Synergy $14.81
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+57% Synergy $0.38
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+56% Synergy $3.37
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+47% Synergy $0.35
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+46% Synergy $5.10
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+44% Synergy $0.96
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+43% Synergy $3.32

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Merieke Ri Berit decks.

Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+39% Synergy $13.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+38% Synergy $1.95
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+37% Synergy $0.48
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+37% Synergy $8.12
Unbender Tine Unbender Tine
+34% Synergy $0.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+23% Synergy $4.44
Counterspell Counterspell
+18% Synergy $3.67
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+10% Synergy $3.63
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+10% Synergy $66.59
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $72.10
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+5% Synergy $18.15
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $6.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $37.03
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $41.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $60.87
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+0% Synergy $53.21
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $58.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Merieke Ri Berit's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+34% Synergy $0.25
Adarkar Valkyrie Adarkar Valkyrie
+33% Synergy $1.39
Puppeteer Puppeteer
+32% Synergy $0.24
Robaran Mercenaries Robaran Mercenaries
+25% Synergy $0.30
The Ever-Changing 'Dane The Ever-Changing 'Dane
+25% Synergy $0.21
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+24% Synergy $1.88
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+24% Synergy $0.28
Empress Galina Empress Galina
+23% Synergy $13.36
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+23% Synergy $0.74
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+23% Synergy $5.35
Coffin Queen Coffin Queen
+20% Synergy $3.72
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+19% Synergy $0.32
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+19% Synergy $0.38
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+18% Synergy $33.15
Tideforce Elemental Tideforce Elemental
+16% Synergy $0.32
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+15% Synergy $0.30
Callous Oppressor Callous Oppressor
+15% Synergy $1.70
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+14% Synergy $10.94
Norritt Norritt
+14% Synergy $0.19
Archivist Archivist
+13% Synergy $0.37
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+11% Synergy $0.35
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+11% Synergy $0.48
Niblis of the Breath Niblis of the Breath
+11% Synergy $0.26
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+10% Synergy $0.36
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+10% Synergy $0.94
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+10% Synergy $0.15
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+9% Synergy $3.04
Beguiler of Wills Beguiler of Wills
+9% Synergy $2.31
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+9% Synergy $4.96
North Pole Patrol North Pole Patrol
+9% Synergy $0.23
Sen Triplets Sen Triplets
+9% Synergy $10.00
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+9% Synergy $0.46
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+9% Synergy $0.37
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+9% Synergy $1.54
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+9% Synergy $3.93
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+9% Synergy $0.48
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+8% Synergy $4.83
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+8% Synergy $2.76
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+8% Synergy $33.18
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+7% Synergy $1.74
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+7% Synergy $15.45
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+7% Synergy $5.36
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+7% Synergy $2.15
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+6% Synergy $189.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.31
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $23.16
Spark Double Spark Double
+4% Synergy $10.10
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+2% Synergy $17.12
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $59.32
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-3% Synergy $17.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Merieke Ri Berit safe.

Energy Arc Energy Arc
+24% Synergy $0.39
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+24% Synergy $1.19
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+18% Synergy $1.86
To Arms! To Arms!
+17% Synergy $0.32
Negate Negate
+14% Synergy $0.20
Refocus Refocus
+12% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+12% Synergy $1.39
Twiddle Twiddle
+11% Synergy $0.57
Cerulean Wisps Cerulean Wisps
+9% Synergy $1.30
Desertion Desertion
+8% Synergy $0.95
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+8% Synergy $0.28
Disenchant Disenchant
+7% Synergy $0.11
Debt of Loyalty Debt of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $14.75
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $55.81
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+6% Synergy $4.73
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+6% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $2.01
Shore Up Shore Up
+4% Synergy $0.22
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $2.49
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+4% Synergy $2.30
Fracture Fracture
+4% Synergy $0.30
Render Silent Render Silent
+3% Synergy $2.09
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+3% Synergy $12.00
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+2% Synergy $7.43
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.25
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.32
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $8.00
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.79
Force of Will Force of Will
+0% Synergy $64.63
Mortify Mortify
0% Synergy $0.22
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.45
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-2% Synergy $18.37
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
-2% Synergy $7.72
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-2% Synergy $3.90
Silence Silence
-3% Synergy $10.00
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.33
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $50.70
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $22.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.27
Void Rend Void Rend
-5% Synergy $0.68
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $6.82
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-8% Synergy $0.86
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-8% Synergy $28.12

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Merieke Ri Berit's game plan and control the board.

Bribery Bribery
+20% Synergy $5.98
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+14% Synergy $7.39
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+11% Synergy $2.61
Vindicate Vindicate
+10% Synergy $0.73
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+9% Synergy $5.05
Ponder Ponder
+8% Synergy $1.75
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+7% Synergy $3.91
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+7% Synergy $0.47
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+6% Synergy $2.11
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+6% Synergy $1.68
Acquire Acquire
+5% Synergy $2.67
Split Up Split Up
+5% Synergy $1.94
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.42
Expropriate Expropriate
+3% Synergy $14.27
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $8.19
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $16.86
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.50
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.29
Fabricate Fabricate
+0% Synergy $9.53
Time Wipe Time Wipe
0% Synergy $0.32
Damn Damn
-2% Synergy $2.47
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $4.94
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $5.05

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+24% Synergy $4.33
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+18% Synergy $6.03
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+17% Synergy $10.37
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+16% Synergy $4.04
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+15% Synergy $13.86
Puppet Strings Puppet Strings
+12% Synergy $0.77
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+10% Synergy $1.89
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+9% Synergy $22.94
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $6.25
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+7% Synergy $7.82
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $11.25
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
+4% Synergy $3.04
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $15.74
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $26.88
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
0% Synergy $47.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $108.02

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Merieke Ri Berit's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+27% Synergy $4.30
Control Magic Control Magic
+17% Synergy $0.90
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+16% Synergy $0.35
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+14% Synergy $0.41
Second Wind Second Wind
+12% Synergy $0.75
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+10% Synergy $12.00
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+10% Synergy $2.40
Treachery Treachery
+9% Synergy $42.66
Aura of Dominion Aura of Dominion
+9% Synergy $3.98
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+8% Synergy $1.92
Land Tax Land Tax
+6% Synergy $13.49
Promise of Tomorrow Promise of Tomorrow
+6% Synergy $0.29
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+5% Synergy $0.70
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+5% Synergy $8.78
Lost in the Maze Lost in the Maze
+5% Synergy $0.32
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $2.67
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+5% Synergy $4.72
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $4.22
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+4% Synergy $42.97
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $3.11
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+2% Synergy $5.00
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+1% Synergy $8.43
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $28.00
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $37.26
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $6.60

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Merieke Ri Berit to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+12% Synergy $3.51
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
+5% Synergy $1.70
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+2% Synergy $2.09
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-1% Synergy $7.01

Utility Lands

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

Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+38% Synergy $62.97
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+26% Synergy $1.21
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+13% Synergy $2.97
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+12% Synergy $11.15
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.85
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+5% Synergy $2.47
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+4% Synergy $26.74
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.70
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
0% Synergy $9.71
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $63.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.94
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.70
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $40.73
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $30.88

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+34% Synergy $5.44
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+8% Synergy $0.30
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $1.08
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+7% Synergy $1.20
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+6% Synergy $3.66
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $4.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $2.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $109.80
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-1% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.21
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $167.83
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.13
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-3% Synergy $37.63
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-14% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-20% Synergy $1.62
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-21% Synergy $0.39

Lands

The mana base foundation for Merieke Ri Berit decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+12% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+12% Synergy $0.24
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $16.60
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $3.30
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.59
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.57
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $16.02
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy $3000.00
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+2% Synergy $0.24
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.23
Island Island
+0% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $0.08
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
0% Synergy $0.33
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $2.00
City of Brass City of Brass
0% Synergy $10.60
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $18.92
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-1% Synergy $0.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-1% Synergy $0.37
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $8.37
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $31.86
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-2% Synergy $0.31
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.41
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-2% Synergy $9.90
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-2% Synergy $15.40
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-3% Synergy $0.24
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $5.31
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-3% Synergy $0.27
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $18.47
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-3% Synergy $0.38
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-3% Synergy $1.77
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $10.77
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-4% Synergy $1.50
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-4% Synergy $28.09
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy $6.71
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-4% Synergy $34.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-5% Synergy $0.24
Port Town Port Town
-6% Synergy $0.24
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-6% Synergy $15.62
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.53
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.25
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-7% Synergy $0.30
Underground River Underground River
-8% Synergy $1.47
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-9% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.82
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.27

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