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Mikaeus, the Lunarch
Price tag $0.61

Legendary CreatureHuman Cleric

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1908 Current Rank
#1789 Last Week
#1955 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Mikaeus, the Lunarch.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Mikaeus, the Lunarch decks.

Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+4% Synergy $4.05
The Ooze The Ooze
+4% Synergy $8.15
Mighty Mutanimals Mighty Mutanimals
+3% Synergy $0.14
Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+2% Synergy $0.33
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+1% Synergy $0.38

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Mikaeus, the Lunarch's abilities and overall game plan.

Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+54% Synergy $0.23
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+47% Synergy $0.82
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+44% Synergy $0.39
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+44% Synergy $0.34
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+42% Synergy $0.17
Hopeful Initiate Hopeful Initiate
+41% Synergy $0.44
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+41% Synergy $0.31
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+39% Synergy $0.57
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+38% Synergy $0.34
Victory's Envoy Victory's Envoy
+38% Synergy $0.63

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Mikaeus, the Lunarch decks.

Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+36% Synergy $0.35
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+34% Synergy $1.48
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+34% Synergy $2.05
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+27% Synergy $5.63
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+24% Synergy $1.22
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+23% Synergy $0.23
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+11% Synergy $4.34
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.38
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-18% Synergy $5.04

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $31.65
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $51.26
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-13% Synergy $52.01
Farewell Farewell
-13% Synergy $6.36

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Mikaeus, the Lunarch's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+32% Synergy $4.26
Elite Scaleguard Elite Scaleguard
+32% Synergy $0.10
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+30% Synergy $1.11
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+28% Synergy $1.43
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+22% Synergy $0.47
Cenn's Tactician Cenn's Tactician
+22% Synergy $0.33
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+21% Synergy $1.23
Generous Pup Generous Pup
+20% Synergy $8.63
Thraben Doomsayer Thraben Doomsayer
+18% Synergy $0.32
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+17% Synergy $2.63
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+17% Synergy $0.22
Reluctant Role Model Reluctant Role Model
+16% Synergy $0.31
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
+16% Synergy $1.06
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+15% Synergy $0.36
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+14% Synergy $2.91
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+13% Synergy $4.00
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+13% Synergy $7.28
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+12% Synergy $0.32
Mindless Automaton Mindless Automaton
+12% Synergy $0.20
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+11% Synergy $0.27
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+10% Synergy $0.20
Devout Chaplain Devout Chaplain
+10% Synergy $0.29
Twilight Drover Twilight Drover
+10% Synergy $0.27
High Sentinels of Arashin High Sentinels of Arashin
+10% Synergy $0.19
Custodi Soulbinders Custodi Soulbinders
+10% Synergy $0.20
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
+10% Synergy $0.12
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+9% Synergy $0.30
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+9% Synergy $1.96
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+9% Synergy $0.86
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+9% Synergy $0.32
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+9% Synergy $0.23
Tempered Veteran Tempered Veteran
+9% Synergy $0.06
Bulwark Ox Bulwark Ox
+9% Synergy $0.26
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+8% Synergy $12.52
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+8% Synergy $0.58
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+7% Synergy $4.94
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+7% Synergy $0.45
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+7% Synergy $0.36
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+7% Synergy $0.42
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+5% Synergy $0.21
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+4% Synergy $0.32
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+4% Synergy $0.33
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+3% Synergy $31.98
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+3% Synergy $0.87
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+2% Synergy $0.43
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+1% Synergy $1.04
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+1% Synergy $3.86
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $52.50
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-2% Synergy $15.48
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.29

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Mikaeus, the Lunarch safe.

Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+22% Synergy $2.92
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+21% Synergy $0.17
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+16% Synergy $5.21
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+9% Synergy $0.32
Holy Day Holy Day
+9% Synergy $0.52
Light the Way Light the Way
+9% Synergy $0.19
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.11
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+7% Synergy $0.19
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $3.49
Condemn Condemn
+6% Synergy $0.24
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $0.26
Repel the Abominable Repel the Abominable
+6% Synergy $0.18
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+4% Synergy $0.48
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.17
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+4% Synergy $0.13
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+4% Synergy $0.21
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.15
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+3% Synergy $0.23
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.12
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.30
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-1% Synergy $8.53
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $0.89
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-1% Synergy $3.61
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
-1% Synergy $22.84
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.39
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $18.25
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $8.00
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-6% Synergy $16.18
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-6% Synergy $1.37
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-9% Synergy $4.13
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-13% Synergy $1.36
Reprieve Reprieve
-17% Synergy $1.89

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Mikaeus, the Lunarch's game plan and control the board.

Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+28% Synergy $10.66
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+24% Synergy $0.26
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+24% Synergy $0.18
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+23% Synergy $1.25
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+23% Synergy $0.31
Honor Honor
+13% Synergy $0.25
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+11% Synergy $0.24
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+8% Synergy $0.25
Wanderer's Strike Wanderer's Strike
+8% Synergy $0.12
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+4% Synergy $2.15
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+4% Synergy $1.42
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+4% Synergy $0.73
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.63
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+2% Synergy $0.34
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+2% Synergy $0.24
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.43
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+1% Synergy $0.53
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+1% Synergy $1.02
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
0% Synergy $0.31
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $0.72
Fumigate Fumigate
-3% Synergy $0.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-5% Synergy $3.20
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-8% Synergy $0.60

Utility Artifacts

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

Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+23% Synergy $0.27
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+21% Synergy $59.49
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+14% Synergy $3.27
Animation Module Animation Module
+11% Synergy $1.72
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+10% Synergy $5.60
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+9% Synergy $3.34
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+7% Synergy $0.18
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+6% Synergy $15.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.27
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+5% Synergy $8.92
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+4% Synergy $2.29
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+4% Synergy $1.57
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+4% Synergy $0.49
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+4% Synergy $0.34
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+3% Synergy $4.87
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-5% Synergy $5.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.89
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $8.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.50
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-15% Synergy $4.23

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Mikaeus, the Lunarch's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Together Forever Together Forever
+21% Synergy $0.22
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+16% Synergy $6.24
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+15% Synergy $0.62
Gleam of Authority Gleam of Authority
+14% Synergy $0.28
True Conviction True Conviction
+13% Synergy $4.88
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+13% Synergy $0.36
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+11% Synergy $0.27
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+9% Synergy $0.75
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+8% Synergy $4.41
Pacifism Pacifism
+7% Synergy $0.11
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+6% Synergy $3.01
Cathar's Call Cathar's Call
+6% Synergy $0.25
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+5% Synergy $0.47
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+5% Synergy $0.36
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+4% Synergy $2.39
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+4% Synergy $1.56
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+2% Synergy $0.39
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $3.72
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+1% Synergy $0.27
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
0% Synergy $0.41
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
0% Synergy $2.30
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
0% Synergy $0.99
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $5.36
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-2% Synergy $53.07
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $4.77
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-6% Synergy $5.97
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $2.34
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-8% Synergy $2.71
Land Tax Land Tax
-9% Synergy $25.21
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-9% Synergy $29.23

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Mikaeus, the Lunarch to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Basri Ket Basri Ket
+19% Synergy $0.97
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+9% Synergy $1.84
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+5% Synergy $40.49
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+3% Synergy $3.84
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+3% Synergy $0.97
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+2% Synergy $3.20

Utility Lands

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

Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+32% Synergy $0.25
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+27% Synergy $2.30
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+20% Synergy $0.26
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+16% Synergy $5.03
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.34
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.29
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.31
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+5% Synergy $2.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.29
Karoo Karoo
+3% Synergy $1.28
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.18
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $15.20
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $1.04
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-3% Synergy $5.76
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-4% Synergy $1.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.63
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-8% Synergy $22.56
War Room War Room
-11% Synergy $8.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.43
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-11% Synergy $5.97
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $43.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+13% Synergy $3.86
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.30
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.19
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.31
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+4% Synergy $4.81
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.37
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.60
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $5.07
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $3.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.30
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $34.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.36

Lands

The mana base foundation for Mikaeus, the Lunarch decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+17% Synergy $0.23
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+8% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.33
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.25
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-6% Synergy $1.37
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-9% Synergy $3.45

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Mikaeus, the Lunarch.

Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Flaming Fist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Flaming Fist
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Noble Heritage Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Noble Heritage
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
Zack Fair Zack Fair
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Faceless One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Faceless One
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Folk Hero Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Folk Hero
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Skanos Dragonheart Noble Heritage Skanos Dragonheart // Noble Heritage
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Agent of the Shadow Thieves Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Master Chef Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Master Chef
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Raised by Giants Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Raised by Giants
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Street Urchin Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Street Urchin
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sengir, the Dark Baron Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tana, the Bloodsower Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tymna the Weaver Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tymna the Weaver
Byrke, Long Ear of the Law Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
Prava of the Steel Legion Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Prava of the Steel Legion // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ravos, Soultender Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ravos, Soultender // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ravos, Soultender Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ravos, Soultender // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tymna the Weaver Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tymna the Weaver