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Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
Price tag $10.45

Legendary CreatureZombie Cleric

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

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

#956 Current Rank
#966 Last Week
#986 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Mikaeus, the Unhallowed.

New Cards

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

Agent Venom Agent Venom
+1% Synergy $0.56
Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
0% Synergy $1.04
Parker Luck Parker Luck
0% Synergy $0.24
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
-1% Synergy $8.51
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-2% Synergy $61.02

High Synergy Cards

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

Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+53% Synergy $0.26
Triskelion Triskelion
+47% Synergy $0.24
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+45% Synergy $2.60
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+44% Synergy $0.96
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+40% Synergy $0.37
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+37% Synergy $9.12
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+36% Synergy $0.41
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+35% Synergy $0.36
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+33% Synergy $12.15
Tatterkite Tatterkite
+33% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

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

Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+31% Synergy $0.39
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+30% Synergy $59.53
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+22% Synergy $1.07
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+20% Synergy $2.05
Reanimate Reanimate
+5% Synergy $5.37
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+4% Synergy $3.46
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $2.33
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $7.34
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+2% Synergy $13.60
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-4% Synergy $0.21

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $48.01
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $54.04
Necropotence Necropotence
+4% Synergy $17.69
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $94.56
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $78.39
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $125.49
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $109.39
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $79.26
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-4% Synergy $13.87
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-4% Synergy $19.38

Creatures

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

Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+32% Synergy $0.25
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+32% Synergy $1.20
Death Baron Death Baron
+30% Synergy $3.67
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+28% Synergy $6.00
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+27% Synergy $0.25
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+25% Synergy $0.18
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+24% Synergy $0.28
Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+24% Synergy $17.76
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+22% Synergy $0.33
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+22% Synergy $3.11
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+21% Synergy $1.16
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+20% Synergy $0.50
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+20% Synergy $0.98
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+19% Synergy $16.10
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+19% Synergy $10.09
Lingering Tormentor Lingering Tormentor
+19% Synergy $0.38
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+18% Synergy $1.19
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+18% Synergy $2.67
Chainbreaker Chainbreaker
+18% Synergy $0.21
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+17% Synergy $2.55
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+17% Synergy $0.24
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+17% Synergy $11.42
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+17% Synergy $0.11
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+16% Synergy $5.39
Skinrender Skinrender
+16% Synergy $0.16
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+16% Synergy $5.41
Wingrattle Scarecrow Wingrattle Scarecrow
+16% Synergy $0.57
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+15% Synergy $2.46
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+15% Synergy $1.15
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+15% Synergy $1.49
Relentless Dead Relentless Dead
+15% Synergy $9.06
Lesser Masticore Lesser Masticore
+15% Synergy $0.23
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+14% Synergy $0.32
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+13% Synergy $0.26
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+12% Synergy $1.49
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+12% Synergy $0.12
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+11% Synergy $5.14
Cryptic Trilobite Cryptic Trilobite
+11% Synergy $0.92
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.26
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+10% Synergy $1.59
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+8% Synergy $2.45
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+7% Synergy $3.24
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+7% Synergy $0.11
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+6% Synergy $0.45
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+4% Synergy $0.09
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+3% Synergy $0.40
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $0.71
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-4% Synergy $2.13
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
-6% Synergy $0.11
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-6% Synergy $1.66

Instants

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

Village Rites Village Rites
+17% Synergy $0.31
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+16% Synergy $12.38
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+11% Synergy $0.17
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+10% Synergy $0.13
Entomb Entomb
+8% Synergy $18.03
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+6% Synergy $0.35
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+5% Synergy $0.49
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+3% Synergy $0.41
Victim of Night Victim of Night
+3% Synergy $0.33
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.03
Nasty End Nasty End
+2% Synergy $0.11
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+1% Synergy $0.09
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
0% Synergy $13.56
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
0% Synergy $4.90
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
0% Synergy $2.13
Doom Blade Doom Blade
-1% Synergy $0.19
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-2% Synergy $16.95
Dismember Dismember
-2% Synergy $5.73
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-2% Synergy $1.87
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-2% Synergy $2.46
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-2% Synergy $4.01
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-2% Synergy $4.13
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-3% Synergy $0.74
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-3% Synergy $2.27
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-3% Synergy $1.23
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-4% Synergy $0.26
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-4% Synergy $3.62
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $19.02
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-5% Synergy $1.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $8.06
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-7% Synergy $2.38
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $4.11
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-7% Synergy $0.22
Defile Defile
-13% Synergy $0.60

Sorceries

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

Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+20% Synergy $0.70
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+16% Synergy $11.31
Victimize Victimize
+15% Synergy $0.46
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+15% Synergy $1.01
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+10% Synergy $1.77
Persist Persist
+7% Synergy $2.48
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+7% Synergy $0.35
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $18.91
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+6% Synergy $4.55
Dread Return Dread Return
+6% Synergy $0.31
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+6% Synergy $0.31
Ghoulcaller's Chant Ghoulcaller's Chant
+6% Synergy $0.18
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+5% Synergy $0.93
Living Death Living Death
+5% Synergy $2.39
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+5% Synergy $4.09
Cemetery Recruitment Cemetery Recruitment
+5% Synergy $0.30
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.22
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+4% Synergy $21.89
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $0.44
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+3% Synergy $8.97
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+3% Synergy $0.29
Unearth Unearth
+1% Synergy $0.47
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+1% Synergy $0.59
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+1% Synergy $2.31
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
0% Synergy $3.35
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $23.18
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
0% Synergy $14.55
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
0% Synergy $3.49
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $5.70
Mutilate Mutilate
-1% Synergy $1.70
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-2% Synergy $0.45
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-2% Synergy $2.08
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-3% Synergy $4.95
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-3% Synergy $24.45
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-5% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+28% Synergy $11.91
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+22% Synergy $8.25
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+17% Synergy $4.90
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+9% Synergy $12.89
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $3.62
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+7% Synergy $8.94
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+6% Synergy $5.69
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+5% Synergy $1.13
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+4% Synergy $0.63
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+3% Synergy $3.60
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+3% Synergy $3.79
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $2.95
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy $3.93
Expedition Map Expedition Map
0% Synergy $1.06
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-1% Synergy $6.15
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $32.47
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.07
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.21
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-8% Synergy $2.98
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.05

Enchantments

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

Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+21% Synergy $4.55
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+19% Synergy $20.18
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+17% Synergy $0.55
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+12% Synergy $0.26
The Sibsig Ceremony The Sibsig Ceremony
+12% Synergy $0.22
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+10% Synergy $0.56
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+10% Synergy $0.29
Call to the Grave Call to the Grave
+9% Synergy $0.93
Black Market Black Market
+8% Synergy $3.41
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $17.14
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+7% Synergy $0.22
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+6% Synergy $7.30
Contamination Contamination
+5% Synergy $11.52
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+5% Synergy $15.04
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $21.60
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+4% Synergy $0.22
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+4% Synergy $0.43
Attrition Attrition
+3% Synergy $20.37
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+2% Synergy $1.05
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+2% Synergy $3.13
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+2% Synergy $2.10
Necromancy Necromancy
+1% Synergy $8.43
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+1% Synergy $4.63
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+1% Synergy $4.76
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
0% Synergy $3.19
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
0% Synergy $6.59
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
-2% Synergy $0.87
Greed Greed
-2% Synergy $0.23
No Mercy No Mercy
-2% Synergy $19.12
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-5% Synergy $17.33
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $11.64
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-7% Synergy $3.31

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+10% Synergy $6.18
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+10% Synergy $0.62
Liliana, Untouched by Death Liliana, Untouched by Death
+5% Synergy $1.53
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
0% Synergy $5.21

Utility Lands

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

Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+14% Synergy $7.40
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+12% Synergy $18.30
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+7% Synergy $2.09
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+6% Synergy $2.79
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.12
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.14
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $23.75
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+4% Synergy $11.88
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+4% Synergy $0.28
High Market High Market
+4% Synergy $1.16
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $17.71
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $48.25
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $39.21
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.59
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+2% Synergy $89.54
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+2% Synergy $94.10
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+1% Synergy $4.73
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.98
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
0% Synergy $0.98
Barren Moor Barren Moor
0% Synergy $0.13
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.51
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $35.82
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
-1% Synergy $2.31
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $7.06
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $5.88
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $3.05
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-3% Synergy $1.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.07
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+13% Synergy $1.28
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.21
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $2.53
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $4.67
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.45
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $5.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $8.70
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.01
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $26.71
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $1.02
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.13
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.55
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $23.57
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.48
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-3% Synergy $16.82
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.02

Lands

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

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $35.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.27
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.43
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $23.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.16
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-1% Synergy $1.76
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $8.06
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $4.11

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