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Mikaeus, the Lunarch
Price tag $0.47

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

#1781 Current Rank
#1597 Last Week
#1827 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.

Honor Honor
+8% Synergy $0.10
Minwu, White Mage Minwu, White Mage
+7% Synergy $0.41
Zealous Display Zealous Display
+5% Synergy $0.17
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+4% Synergy $0.20
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+2% Synergy $0.71

High Synergy Cards

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

Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+55% Synergy $0.29
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+48% Synergy $0.42
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+43% Synergy $0.25
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+43% Synergy $0.43
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+41% Synergy $0.26
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+40% Synergy $0.10
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+36% Synergy $0.34
Victory's Envoy Victory's Envoy
+36% Synergy $0.32
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+36% Synergy $0.25
Hopeful Initiate Hopeful Initiate
+35% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

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

Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+35% Synergy $0.29
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+35% Synergy $0.84
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+32% Synergy $1.53
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+24% Synergy $3.94
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+24% Synergy $0.90
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+21% Synergy $0.18
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+10% Synergy $3.77
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $0.80
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-19% Synergy $2.94

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $28.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $34.98
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-16% Synergy $45.06

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
+31% Synergy $1.32
Elite Scaleguard Elite Scaleguard
+30% Synergy $0.08
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+28% Synergy $0.79
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+28% Synergy $1.68
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+24% Synergy $0.81
Cenn's Tactician Cenn's Tactician
+21% Synergy $0.24
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+19% Synergy $0.33
Generous Pup Generous Pup
+19% Synergy $15.48
Thraben Doomsayer Thraben Doomsayer
+18% Synergy $0.34
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
+18% Synergy $3.03
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+15% Synergy $3.07
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+15% Synergy $0.12
Reluctant Role Model Reluctant Role Model
+15% Synergy $0.39
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+12% Synergy $0.29
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+12% Synergy $0.22
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+12% Synergy $0.21
Twilight Drover Twilight Drover
+12% Synergy $0.18
Custodi Soulbinders Custodi Soulbinders
+12% Synergy $0.12
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+11% Synergy $1.87
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+11% Synergy $4.55
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+11% Synergy $0.93
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+11% Synergy $0.22
Mindless Automaton Mindless Automaton
+11% Synergy $0.30
High Sentinels of Arashin High Sentinels of Arashin
+11% Synergy $0.12
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
+11% Synergy $0.08
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+10% Synergy $2.14
Devout Chaplain Devout Chaplain
+10% Synergy $0.23
Tempered Veteran Tempered Veteran
+10% Synergy $0.05
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+9% Synergy $0.32
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+9% Synergy $1.00
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+8% Synergy $0.27
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+8% Synergy $0.25
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+8% Synergy $0.37
Hanweir Militia Captain Westvale Cult Leader Hanweir Militia Captain
+8% Synergy $0.53
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+7% Synergy $1.08
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+6% Synergy $1.92
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+6% Synergy $0.35
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $6.79
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+6% Synergy $0.82
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+6% Synergy $0.11
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+4% Synergy $0.28
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+3% Synergy $0.80
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+3% Synergy $0.61
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+2% Synergy $0.21
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+1% Synergy $0.67
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+1% Synergy $0.10
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
0% Synergy $29.17
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-4% Synergy $10.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $42.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-12% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+23% Synergy $0.12
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+21% Synergy $1.72
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+18% Synergy $5.26
Light the Way Light the Way
+9% Synergy $0.05
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+8% Synergy $0.07
Repel the Abominable Repel the Abominable
+8% Synergy $0.23
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+7% Synergy $1.96
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+7% Synergy $0.30
Holy Day Holy Day
+7% Synergy $0.44
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.13
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+5% Synergy $0.20
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+5% Synergy $0.15
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+4% Synergy $0.25
Condemn Condemn
+4% Synergy $0.13
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.15
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.10
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+3% Synergy $0.14
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+3% Synergy $0.08
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+3% Synergy $3.90
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+1% Synergy $0.44
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.26
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-1% Synergy $5.00
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-1% Synergy $1.55
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
-1% Synergy $16.29
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $0.45
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-2% Synergy $8.15
Get Lost Get Lost
-2% Synergy $4.44
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.31
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $16.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-6% Synergy $1.76
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-8% Synergy $3.77
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-10% Synergy $11.91
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-11% Synergy $0.84
Reprieve Reprieve
-15% Synergy $0.63

Sorceries

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

Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+27% Synergy $0.22
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+25% Synergy $0.24
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+24% Synergy $0.07
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+23% Synergy $9.99
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+21% Synergy $0.51
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+13% Synergy $0.19
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+8% Synergy $0.14
Wanderer's Strike Wanderer's Strike
+8% Synergy $0.05
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+6% Synergy $0.63
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+5% Synergy $1.50
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+5% Synergy $0.16
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+5% Synergy $0.63
Gather the Townsfolk Gather the Townsfolk
+5% Synergy $0.08
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+4% Synergy $1.05
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+3% Synergy $0.17
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.48
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+1% Synergy $0.28
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+1% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.44
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
0% Synergy $0.39
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $0.73
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
0% Synergy $0.17
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
-1% Synergy $0.99
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
-1% Synergy $5.68
Fumigate Fumigate
-2% Synergy $0.29
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-4% Synergy $0.90
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-5% Synergy $2.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-8% Synergy $0.39
Farewell Farewell
-14% Synergy $4.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Ring of Thune Ring of Thune
+23% Synergy $0.16
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+20% Synergy $41.21
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+14% Synergy $0.89
Animation Module Animation Module
+13% Synergy $1.06
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+10% Synergy $5.26
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+9% Synergy $1.04
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+6% Synergy $11.66
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+6% Synergy $0.13
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+5% Synergy $5.81
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+4% Synergy $1.73
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+4% Synergy $0.33
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+4% Synergy $0.35
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+3% Synergy $5.02
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.24
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+3% Synergy $0.97
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-12% Synergy $4.33
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-13% Synergy $7.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.30
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-16% Synergy $4.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Together Forever Together Forever
+22% Synergy $0.21
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+15% Synergy $6.00
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+14% Synergy $0.56
Gleam of Authority Gleam of Authority
+12% Synergy $0.26
True Conviction True Conviction
+11% Synergy $3.92
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+11% Synergy $0.44
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+10% Synergy $0.58
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+10% Synergy $0.22
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+7% Synergy $1.47
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+7% Synergy $2.12
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+6% Synergy $1.40
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+6% Synergy $0.22
Pacifism Pacifism
+5% Synergy $0.05
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+5% Synergy $0.77
Cathar's Call Cathar's Call
+5% Synergy $0.10
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+4% Synergy $0.54
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+3% Synergy $0.32
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+2% Synergy $0.14
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+2% Synergy $2.46
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+2% Synergy $0.35
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+1% Synergy $1.56
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
0% Synergy $1.97
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
-1% Synergy $0.24
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $3.67
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-2% Synergy $46.21
Folk Hero Folk Hero
-3% Synergy $5.26
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-6% Synergy $3.99
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $1.71
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $2.73
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-8% Synergy $26.40
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-9% Synergy $1.43
Land Tax Land Tax
-11% Synergy $21.01

Planeswalkers

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

Basri Ket Basri Ket
+19% Synergy $1.35
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+7% Synergy $0.92
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+5% Synergy $3.53
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+3% Synergy $4.07
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-2% Synergy $30.03

Utility Lands

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

Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+28% Synergy $0.19
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+24% Synergy $0.66
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+20% Synergy $0.18
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.24
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.11
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.20
Karoo Karoo
+5% Synergy $1.00
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+5% Synergy $2.02
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.14
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $10.98
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
0% Synergy $12.78
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-2% Synergy $0.76
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-4% Synergy $0.50
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-5% Synergy $2.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.98
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-11% Synergy $15.90
War Room War Room
-12% Synergy $2.73
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-12% Synergy $3.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-14% Synergy $34.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+14% Synergy $1.79
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.16
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+6% Synergy $2.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.19
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.19
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.20
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.25
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.61
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $4.82
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $2.44
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $1.12
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-7% Synergy $17.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+18% Synergy $0.18
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+9% Synergy $0.32
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.28
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.26
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.18
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-6% Synergy $1.76
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-9% Synergy $3.39

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

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Rose Tyler Rose Tyler
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Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Noble Heritage Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Noble Heritage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Faceless One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Faceless One
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
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Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Folk Hero Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Folk Hero
Byrke, Long Ear of the Law Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
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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
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
Aragorn, Hornburg Hero Aragorn, Hornburg Hero
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Skanos Dragonheart Noble Heritage Skanos Dragonheart // Noble Heritage
Daghatar the Adamant Daghatar the Adamant
Falco Spara, Pactweaver Falco Spara, Pactweaver
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
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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
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Fifth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fifth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Kros, Defense Contractor Kros, Defense Contractor
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan