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Minthara, Merciless Soul
Price tag $0.15

Legendary CreatureElf Cleric

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

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

#515 Current Rank
#445 Last Week
#498 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Minthara, Merciless Soul.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Minthara, Merciless Soul decks.

Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+4% Synergy $17.58
Personify Personify
+3% Synergy $0.33
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+3% Synergy $4.43
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
+2% Synergy $0.55
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+2% Synergy $0.61

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Minthara, Merciless Soul's abilities and overall game plan.

Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+60% Synergy $0.50
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+59% Synergy $0.35
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+57% Synergy $4.06
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+56% Synergy $0.26
Nested Shambler Nested Shambler
+55% Synergy $0.12
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+53% Synergy $0.80
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+52% Synergy $0.92
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+48% Synergy $2.07
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+41% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+38% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Minthara, Merciless Soul decks.

Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.32
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+28% Synergy $4.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+26% Synergy $0.27
Village Rites Village Rites
+25% Synergy $0.58
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+24% Synergy $0.30
Victimize Victimize
+20% Synergy $0.53
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+16% Synergy $5.10
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $2.21
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $50.17
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $7.45
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $51.58
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $61.51

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Minthara, Merciless Soul's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Martyr for the Cause Martyr for the Cause
+36% Synergy $0.22
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+34% Synergy $0.33
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+33% Synergy $0.11
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+28% Synergy $2.72
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+28% Synergy $6.82
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+27% Synergy $0.51
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+27% Synergy $0.17
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+27% Synergy $0.12
Daxos the Returned Daxos the Returned
+27% Synergy $7.90
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+26% Synergy $1.05
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+26% Synergy $1.56
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+25% Synergy $0.60
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+23% Synergy $0.35
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+21% Synergy $2.74
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+20% Synergy $0.35
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+20% Synergy $0.50
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+20% Synergy $0.22
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+18% Synergy $0.33
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+18% Synergy $13.06
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+17% Synergy $0.66
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+17% Synergy $0.31
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+16% Synergy $0.48
Company Commander Company Commander
+16% Synergy $2.72
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+15% Synergy $0.15
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+15% Synergy $4.65
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+14% Synergy $0.28
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+13% Synergy $37.29
Elegy Acolyte Elegy Acolyte
+13% Synergy $0.59
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+13% Synergy $0.20
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+12% Synergy $0.44
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+11% Synergy $0.39
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+9% Synergy $0.28
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+9% Synergy $0.42
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+9% Synergy $0.54
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+8% Synergy $2.19
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+8% Synergy $4.73
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+8% Synergy $3.34
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+8% Synergy $0.29
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+8% Synergy $0.17
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+7% Synergy $11.53
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+7% Synergy $1.88
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+7% Synergy $1.25
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+7% Synergy $2.38
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+7% Synergy $4.80
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+6% Synergy $1.04
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+6% Synergy $1.02
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $54.22
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-4% Synergy $2.17
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-10% Synergy $0.47
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-12% Synergy $2.85

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Minthara, Merciless Soul safe.

Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+30% Synergy $0.32
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+28% Synergy $4.97
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+24% Synergy $0.25
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+22% Synergy $1.28
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+14% Synergy $0.17
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+13% Synergy $2.24
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+12% Synergy $0.37
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+10% Synergy $0.29
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+9% Synergy $8.49
Inkshield Inkshield
+8% Synergy $11.26
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+8% Synergy $1.25
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+8% Synergy $5.43
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $15.46
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+7% Synergy $0.15
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+7% Synergy $0.21
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+6% Synergy $2.72
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+6% Synergy $2.76
Semester's End Semester's End
+4% Synergy $1.25
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+4% Synergy $0.23
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+4% Synergy $0.31
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.38
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+4% Synergy $0.24
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+3% Synergy $0.49
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+3% Synergy $0.15
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
0% Synergy $0.81
Despark Despark
-1% Synergy $0.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.18
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $11.91
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $18.77
Fracture Fracture
-2% Synergy $1.65
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.37
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $4.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.85
Mortify Mortify
-5% Synergy $0.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $4.43
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-12% Synergy $2.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Minthara, Merciless Soul's game plan and control the board.

Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+24% Synergy $0.30
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+10% Synergy $0.07
Wanderer's Strike Wanderer's Strike
+9% Synergy $0.13
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+6% Synergy $0.24
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.43
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy $2.29
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+4% Synergy $0.64
Another Round Another Round
+4% Synergy $0.39
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+3% Synergy $5.01
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+3% Synergy $0.19
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+2% Synergy $1.97
Unearth Unearth
+1% Synergy $0.48
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.24
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $5.41
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $2.76
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-2% Synergy $13.59
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
-2% Synergy $0.50
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $0.86
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.60
Damn Damn
-4% Synergy $1.88
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-6% Synergy $0.37
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $8.54
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $7.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+13% Synergy $0.29
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+12% Synergy $1.25
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+12% Synergy $0.25
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+9% Synergy $14.76
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+9% Synergy $4.35
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+8% Synergy $33.61
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+7% Synergy $4.32
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+7% Synergy $2.60
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+7% Synergy $0.14
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+7% Synergy $19.00
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+5% Synergy $7.04
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+5% Synergy $0.30
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+5% Synergy $0.28
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $19.86
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.25
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+2% Synergy $0.43
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $0.81
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-3% Synergy $49.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Minthara, Merciless Soul's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Call for Unity Call for Unity
+35% Synergy $0.16
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+15% Synergy $32.15
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+14% Synergy $0.16
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+13% Synergy $1.24
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+12% Synergy $11.67
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+12% Synergy $0.29
Tolls of War Tolls of War
+11% Synergy $0.20
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+8% Synergy $0.17
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+8% Synergy $0.14
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+7% Synergy $1.54
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+6% Synergy $0.33
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+6% Synergy $1.59
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+6% Synergy $0.17
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+6% Synergy $1.61
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+6% Synergy $0.95
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+5% Synergy $2.34
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.74
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+5% Synergy $0.17
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+5% Synergy $5.04
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.36
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $5.05
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+4% Synergy $0.55
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+3% Synergy $16.34
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+2% Synergy $0.27
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+2% Synergy $2.55
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+1% Synergy $5.76
Black Market Black Market
0% Synergy $4.17
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
0% Synergy $0.32
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-1% Synergy $51.68
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-1% Synergy $1.75
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-3% Synergy $28.13
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-9% Synergy $4.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Minthara, Merciless Soul to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+16% Synergy $1.59
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+13% Synergy $1.17
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+5% Synergy $1.87
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $40.05
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-1% Synergy $7.57

Utility Lands

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

Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+16% Synergy $4.22
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+9% Synergy $0.69
High Market High Market
+9% Synergy $1.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $1.16
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+7% Synergy $0.40
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.25
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+6% Synergy $1.48
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+5% Synergy $23.46
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+4% Synergy $0.43
Starlit Sanctum Starlit Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.34
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $2.59
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+4% Synergy $0.16
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+2% Synergy $0.94
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
0% Synergy $4.23
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $6.34
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.70
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $1.07
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $31.12
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $10.56
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-5% Synergy $3.80
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-7% Synergy $52.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+23% Synergy $1.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+19% Synergy $0.33
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+16% Synergy $4.94
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.31
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.29
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.29
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.21
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+5% Synergy $12.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.44
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-5% Synergy $0.27
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.53
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.08
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-12% Synergy $0.75

Lands

The mana base foundation for Minthara, Merciless Soul decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+34% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+31% Synergy $0.29
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+25% Synergy $0.32
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+16% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+14% Synergy $2.43
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+8% Synergy $0.10
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+8% Synergy $0.31
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+5% Synergy $0.27
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+5% Synergy $0.27
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+5% Synergy $0.22
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.28
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $35.68
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.10
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+1% Synergy $0.41
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $11.47
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+1% Synergy $0.24
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $29.10
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.44
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
0% Synergy $0.32
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $16.79
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $15.98
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $28.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $18.85
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $11.91
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $26.47
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-3% Synergy $0.16
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-3% Synergy $0.59
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.85
Scrubland Scrubland
-3% Synergy
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-6% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.27
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-6% Synergy $10.11
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-6% Synergy $5.86
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-7% Synergy $14.05
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-7% Synergy $4.61
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-7% Synergy $11.96
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-8% Synergy $0.39
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.33
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-8% Synergy $0.88
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-10% Synergy $3.89
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-11% Synergy $8.89
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-11% Synergy $0.51
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.17
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-13% Synergy $0.80

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