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Mikaeus, the Lunarch
Price tag $0.70

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

#2159 Current Rank
#2290 Last Week
#1996 Past 2 Years

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.

Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+11% Synergy $0.81
Ultron, Artificial Malevolence Ultron, Artificial Malevolence
+10% Synergy $13.75
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+4% Synergy $0.37
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+2% Synergy $4.33
Erode Erode
-4% Synergy $5.71

High Synergy Cards

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

Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+54% Synergy $0.39
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+46% Synergy $0.44
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+42% Synergy $0.20
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+42% Synergy $0.40
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+41% Synergy $0.44
Hopeful Initiate Hopeful Initiate
+40% Synergy $0.35
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+40% Synergy $0.38
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+39% Synergy $0.34
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+38% Synergy $0.32
Victory's Envoy Victory's Envoy
+36% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

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

Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+35% Synergy $0.33
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+34% Synergy $2.71
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+33% Synergy $1.26
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+26% Synergy $8.32
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+23% Synergy $0.40
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+23% Synergy $1.13
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+10% Synergy $5.62
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.20
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $1.27
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-18% Synergy $4.94

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $58.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $37.58
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-12% Synergy $53.05
Farewell Farewell
-13% Synergy $6.25

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 $3.38
Elite Scaleguard Elite Scaleguard
+31% Synergy $0.17
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+28% Synergy $1.10
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+27% Synergy $1.39
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+21% Synergy $0.39
Cenn's Tactician Cenn's Tactician
+21% Synergy $0.31
Generous Pup Generous Pup
+21% Synergy $7.45
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+18% Synergy $1.27
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+17% Synergy $0.24
Thraben Doomsayer Thraben Doomsayer
+17% Synergy $0.37
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+16% Synergy $2.12
Reluctant Role Model Reluctant Role Model
+16% Synergy $0.37
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
+16% Synergy $2.05
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+13% Synergy $4.06
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+13% Synergy $0.42
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+13% Synergy $0.28
Mindless Automaton Mindless Automaton
+13% Synergy $0.27
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+12% Synergy $6.15
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+11% Synergy $2.13
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+11% Synergy $0.28
Twilight Drover Twilight Drover
+11% Synergy $0.25
Custodi Soulbinders Custodi Soulbinders
+11% Synergy $0.27
Siege Veteran Siege Veteran
+10% Synergy $0.31
Devout Chaplain Devout Chaplain
+10% Synergy $0.34
High Sentinels of Arashin High Sentinels of Arashin
+10% Synergy $0.17
Bulwark Ox Bulwark Ox
+10% Synergy $0.30
Tempered Veteran Tempered Veteran
+10% Synergy $0.08
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+9% Synergy $0.40
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+9% Synergy $0.25
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+9% Synergy $0.38
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+9% Synergy $0.19
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
+9% Synergy $0.17
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.34
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+8% Synergy $0.88
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
+8% Synergy $0.37
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+7% Synergy $13.69
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+5% Synergy $4.55
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+5% Synergy $0.55
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+5% Synergy $0.37
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+4% Synergy $0.27
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+4% Synergy $0.38
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+3% Synergy $31.70
Speaker of the Heavens Speaker of the Heavens
+3% Synergy $0.68
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+2% Synergy $0.34
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+2% Synergy $0.37
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+1% Synergy $3.28
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $58.40
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-2% Synergy $17.18
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-9% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-9% Synergy $2.98

Instants

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

Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+20% Synergy $3.96
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+20% Synergy $0.26
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+14% Synergy $7.52
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+10% Synergy $0.28
Holy Day Holy Day
+10% Synergy $0.51
Light the Way Light the Way
+9% Synergy $0.26
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.11
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+7% Synergy $0.21
Condemn Condemn
+6% Synergy $0.26
Repel the Abominable Repel the Abominable
+6% Synergy $0.21
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+5% Synergy $0.46
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+5% Synergy $2.21
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $0.31
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+5% Synergy $0.26
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+4% Synergy $0.18
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.32
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+3% Synergy $0.29
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+2% Synergy $0.25
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+2% Synergy $0.14
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+2% Synergy $3.19
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.28
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-1% Synergy $7.43
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $1.07
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-1% Synergy $3.12
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
-1% Synergy $24.86
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.29
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-5% Synergy $16.54
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-5% Synergy $5.50
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $22.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-6% Synergy $1.65
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-9% Synergy $3.99
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-16% Synergy $1.37
Reprieve Reprieve
-18% Synergy $1.34

Sorceries

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

Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+27% Synergy $9.92
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+24% Synergy $0.41
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+23% Synergy $0.19
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+22% Synergy $0.35
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+21% Synergy $0.30
Honor Honor
+13% Synergy $0.27
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+10% Synergy $0.41
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+8% Synergy $0.26
Wanderer's Strike Wanderer's Strike
+7% Synergy $0.16
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+4% Synergy $1.29
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.82
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+3% Synergy $5.02
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+3% Synergy $2.46
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.91
Lay Down Arms Lay Down Arms
+2% Synergy $0.28
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+1% Synergy $1.12
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.42
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
0% Synergy $0.31
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
0% Synergy $0.63
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
0% Synergy $0.72
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $0.29
Fumigate Fumigate
-2% Synergy $0.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-4% Synergy $3.91

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
+20% Synergy $70.05
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+14% Synergy $2.41
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+12% Synergy $7.74
Animation Module Animation Module
+12% Synergy $3.39
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+9% Synergy $4.16
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+7% Synergy $14.78
Staff of the Sun Magus Staff of the Sun Magus
+6% Synergy $0.13
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+5% Synergy $0.34
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+5% Synergy $8.13
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.30
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+4% Synergy $1.47
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+4% Synergy $1.11
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+3% Synergy $2.58
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $6.30
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-4% Synergy $7.87
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-5% Synergy $4.20
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-10% Synergy $4.96
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.95
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-13% Synergy $5.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.39
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-14% Synergy $1.28

Enchantments

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

Together Forever Together Forever
+20% Synergy $0.28
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+16% Synergy $7.85
Gleam of Authority Gleam of Authority
+16% Synergy $0.33
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+14% Synergy $0.68
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+13% Synergy $0.33
True Conviction True Conviction
+12% Synergy $5.04
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+10% Synergy $0.31
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+9% Synergy $0.70
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+8% Synergy $2.19
Pacifism Pacifism
+8% Synergy $0.08
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+6% Synergy $2.89
Cathar's Call Cathar's Call
+6% Synergy $0.30
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $3.73
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+5% Synergy $0.38
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+4% Synergy $0.42
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $0.67
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+2% Synergy $0.40
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $3.61
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+1% Synergy $0.33
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+1% Synergy $2.91
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
0% Synergy $0.54
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
0% Synergy $2.12
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-1% Synergy $4.00
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-2% Synergy $63.97
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-6% Synergy $4.62
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-6% Synergy $2.93
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-7% Synergy $9.74
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-8% Synergy $0.59
Land Tax Land Tax
-9% Synergy $13.68
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-9% Synergy $28.10

Planeswalkers

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

Basri Ket Basri Ket
+18% Synergy $1.45
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $1.82
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $39.10
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+4% Synergy $0.56
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+3% Synergy $3.55
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+2% Synergy $4.40

Utility Lands

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

Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+31% Synergy $0.34
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+28% Synergy $2.08
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+18% Synergy $0.30
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+15% Synergy $7.60
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.34
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.26
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+4% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.33
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+4% Synergy $2.87
Karoo Karoo
+3% Synergy $1.17
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.30
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+1% Synergy $18.86
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.32
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-4% Synergy $5.91
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-4% Synergy $2.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.93
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-8% Synergy $4.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
-11% Synergy $2.44
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-11% Synergy $5.99
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $50.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+12% Synergy $5.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.33
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+5% Synergy $4.48
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.59
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.35
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.34
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.36
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $5.82
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.31
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $35.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $0.98
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% 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 $0.26
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+7% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.16
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+1% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-6% Synergy $1.65
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-9% Synergy $2.98

Similar Commanders

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

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
Lord Jyscal Guado Lord Jyscal Guado
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
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Faceless One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Faceless One
Zack Fair Zack Fair
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Folk Hero Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Folk Hero
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Skanos Dragonheart Noble Heritage Skanos Dragonheart // Noble Heritage
Dromoka, the Eternal Dromoka, the Eternal
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
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 The Prismatic Piper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // The Prismatic Piper
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
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
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