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Mikaeus, the Lunarch
Price tag $0.50

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

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1897 Current Rank
#1741 Last Week
#1907 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.

Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+15% Synergy $2.24
The Duke, Rebel Sentry The Duke, Rebel Sentry
+8% Synergy $0.21
Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+1% Synergy $0.07
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+1% Synergy $20.61
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
-1% Synergy $3.12

High Synergy Cards

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

Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+55% Synergy $0.35
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+46% Synergy $0.46
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+43% Synergy $0.26
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+42% Synergy $0.40
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+40% Synergy $0.10
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+40% Synergy $0.18
Hopeful Initiate Hopeful Initiate
+39% Synergy $0.33
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+38% Synergy $0.38
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+38% Synergy $0.25
Victory's Envoy Victory's Envoy
+36% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

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

Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+34% Synergy $0.27
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+34% Synergy $1.02
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+31% Synergy $1.96
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+24% Synergy $4.00
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+23% Synergy $0.74
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+21% Synergy $0.16
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+8% Synergy $3.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.05
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-19% Synergy $3.89

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $30.49
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-14% Synergy $44.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-14% Synergy $46.24

Creatures

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

Elite Scaleguard Elite Scaleguard
+32% Synergy $0.08
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+30% Synergy $3.85
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+28% Synergy $0.96
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+26% Synergy $0.98
Generous Pup Generous Pup
+22% Synergy $7.62
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+21% Synergy $1.09
Cenn's Tactician Cenn's Tactician
+21% Synergy $0.22
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+20% Synergy $0.27
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
+18% Synergy $1.38
Thraben Doomsayer Thraben Doomsayer
+17% Synergy $0.33
Reluctant Role Model Reluctant Role Model
+17% Synergy $0.30
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+16% Synergy $0.11
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+15% Synergy $1.17
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+14% Synergy $0.22
Mindless Automaton Mindless Automaton
+14% Synergy $0.09
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+12% Synergy $3.55
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+11% Synergy $2.25
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+11% Synergy $4.17
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+11% Synergy $0.30
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+11% Synergy $0.21
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+11% Synergy $0.10
Twilight Drover Twilight Drover
+11% Synergy $0.09
Custodi Soulbinders Custodi Soulbinders
+11% Synergy $0.12
High Sentinels of Arashin High Sentinels of Arashin
+11% Synergy $0.19
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+10% Synergy $0.87
Devout Chaplain Devout Chaplain
+10% Synergy $0.24
Bulwark Ox Bulwark Ox
+10% Synergy $0.22
Tempered Veteran Tempered Veteran
+10% Synergy $0.07
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
+10% Synergy $0.08
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+9% Synergy $1.30
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+9% Synergy $0.20
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+8% Synergy $0.18
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+7% Synergy $0.36
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+7% Synergy $0.24
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+6% Synergy $1.89
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+6% Synergy $0.19
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+6% Synergy $0.50
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+6% Synergy $0.27
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+6% Synergy $0.13
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+5% Synergy $7.44
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+3% Synergy $0.38
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+3% Synergy $0.86
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+2% Synergy $34.43
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+2% Synergy $0.28
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+2% Synergy $3.38
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+1% Synergy $0.11
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
0% Synergy $0.45
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-4% Synergy $9.61
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $42.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-11% Synergy $0.20

Instants

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

Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+21% Synergy $2.84
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+21% Synergy $0.12
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+15% Synergy $6.26
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+10% Synergy $0.20
Light the Way Light the Way
+9% Synergy $0.04
Holy Day Holy Day
+8% Synergy $0.48
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+8% Synergy $0.05
Repel the Abominable Repel the Abominable
+7% Synergy $0.23
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.14
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $2.90
Condemn Condemn
+6% Synergy $0.13
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $0.25
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+4% Synergy $0.46
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.07
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+4% Synergy $0.25
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+4% Synergy $0.09
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+4% Synergy $0.14
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.09
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+2% Synergy $0.13
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.25
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-1% Synergy $6.93
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $0.83
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-1% Synergy $2.74
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
-1% Synergy $17.50
Get Lost Get Lost
-2% Synergy $3.78
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.29
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $7.39
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $14.83
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-6% Synergy $1.71
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-8% Synergy $9.39
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-9% Synergy $3.97
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-13% Synergy $0.96
Reprieve Reprieve
-16% Synergy $1.20

Sorceries

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

Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+25% Synergy $0.20
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+25% Synergy $9.10
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+24% Synergy $0.47
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+24% Synergy $0.20
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+24% Synergy $0.10
Honor Honor
+13% Synergy $0.11
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+12% Synergy $0.20
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+9% Synergy $0.15
Wanderer's Strike Wanderer's Strike
+8% Synergy $0.08
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+5% Synergy $0.78
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+4% Synergy $0.99
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+3% Synergy $1.92
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+3% Synergy $0.14
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.47
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+2% Synergy $0.30
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+1% Synergy $0.23
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.27
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
0% Synergy $0.45
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.90
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
-1% Synergy $0.13
Fumigate Fumigate
-2% Synergy $0.15
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-3% Synergy $0.78
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $2.68
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-8% Synergy $0.43
Farewell Farewell
-14% Synergy $3.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+23% Synergy $0.19
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+19% Synergy $42.86
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+12% Synergy $2.27
Animation Module Animation Module
+12% Synergy $1.01
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+9% Synergy $4.10
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+9% Synergy $4.06
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+6% Synergy $13.84
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+6% Synergy $0.17
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.18
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+5% Synergy $7.49
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+4% Synergy $1.11
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+4% Synergy $0.38
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+4% Synergy $0.36
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+3% Synergy $3.28
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+3% Synergy $2.58
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+2% Synergy $0.36
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-7% Synergy $3.28
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-13% Synergy $5.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-15% Synergy $3.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Together Forever Together Forever
+21% Synergy $0.19
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+16% Synergy $6.82
Gleam of Authority Gleam of Authority
+14% Synergy $0.29
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+13% Synergy $0.65
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+12% Synergy $0.25
True Conviction True Conviction
+11% Synergy $4.28
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+11% Synergy $0.45
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+11% Synergy $0.17
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+8% Synergy $1.79
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+6% Synergy $2.12
Pacifism Pacifism
+6% Synergy $0.06
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+6% Synergy $0.29
Cathar's Call Cathar's Call
+6% Synergy $0.10
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+5% Synergy $0.34
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+4% Synergy $1.27
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $0.88
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+3% Synergy $0.38
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+2% Synergy $0.14
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+1% Synergy $1.86
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+1% Synergy $2.84
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
0% Synergy $0.31
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
0% Synergy $1.15
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $4.23
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-2% Synergy $40.08
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-5% Synergy $3.64
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-6% Synergy $4.93
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $1.98
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-9% Synergy $1.81
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-9% Synergy $25.88
Land Tax Land Tax
-10% Synergy $19.92

Planeswalkers

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

Basri Ket Basri Ket
+18% Synergy $0.88
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $0.90
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+5% Synergy $3.49
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+2% Synergy $2.26
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+1% Synergy $30.20

Utility Lands

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

Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+28% Synergy $0.21
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+24% Synergy $1.16
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+18% Synergy $0.19
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.17
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.05
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.15
Karoo Karoo
+5% Synergy $1.08
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+5% Synergy $2.85
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $13.56
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.87
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-4% Synergy $1.29
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-5% Synergy $3.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.27
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-10% Synergy $18.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-11% Synergy $5.02
War Room War Room
-12% Synergy $4.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.38
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-14% Synergy $37.97

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+14% Synergy $3.08
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.14
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+6% Synergy $1.43
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.16
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.16
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.28
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.17
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.23
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $5.03
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $3.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.19
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-7% Synergy $25.64
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+18% Synergy $0.12
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+8% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.11
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.16
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-6% Synergy $1.71
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-9% Synergy $3.59

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
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
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
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Faceless One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Faceless One
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Folk Hero Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Folk Hero
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
Zack Fair Zack Fair
Skanos Dragonheart Noble Heritage Skanos Dragonheart // Noble Heritage
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
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 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
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Agent of the Shadow Thieves Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Byrke, Long Ear of the Law Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
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
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar