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Minthara, Merciless Soul
Price tag $0.23

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

#549 Current Rank
#526 Last Week
#520 Past 2 Years

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.

Daydream Daydream
+6% Synergy $0.35
Fix What's Broken Fix What's Broken
+0% Synergy $0.32
Erode Erode
-3% Synergy $5.92
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-12% Synergy $2.48
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-12% Synergy $4.27

High Synergy Cards

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

Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+61% Synergy $0.36
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+59% Synergy $0.33
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+58% Synergy $3.19
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+55% Synergy $0.34
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+54% Synergy $0.96
Nested Shambler Nested Shambler
+54% Synergy $0.21
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+52% Synergy $0.78
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+49% Synergy $1.99
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+41% Synergy $0.35
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+37% 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
+29% Synergy $0.37
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+28% Synergy $5.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+25% Synergy $0.30
Village Rites Village Rites
+24% Synergy $0.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+24% Synergy $0.30
Victimize Victimize
+22% Synergy $1.72
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+16% Synergy $6.27
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $2.41
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $53.21
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $72.88

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 $0.27
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+33% Synergy $0.37
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+32% Synergy $0.23
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+30% Synergy $3.54
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+28% Synergy $0.92
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+28% Synergy $0.97
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+27% Synergy $0.28
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+27% Synergy $0.54
Jacked Rabbit Jacked Rabbit
+26% Synergy $2.65
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+26% Synergy $0.14
Daxos the Returned Daxos the Returned
+25% Synergy $21.20
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+23% Synergy $0.33
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+23% Synergy $0.36
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+22% Synergy $2.08
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+22% Synergy $0.41
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+21% Synergy $0.19
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+19% Synergy $0.23
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+19% Synergy $12.96
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+18% Synergy $0.27
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+18% Synergy $0.34
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+17% Synergy $0.40
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+15% Synergy $0.33
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+14% Synergy $3.99
Company Commander Company Commander
+14% Synergy $2.77
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+14% Synergy $0.34
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+13% Synergy $0.25
Elegy Acolyte Elegy Acolyte
+13% Synergy $0.39
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+13% Synergy $36.41
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+11% Synergy $0.55
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+9% Synergy $0.36
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+9% Synergy $0.34
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+8% Synergy $0.33
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+8% Synergy $3.12
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+8% Synergy $0.64
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+8% Synergy $7.30
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+8% Synergy $0.32
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+8% Synergy $0.43
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+8% Synergy $4.55
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+7% Synergy $2.92
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+6% Synergy $5.48
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+6% Synergy $12.11
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+6% Synergy $1.00
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+5% Synergy $1.70
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+5% Synergy $0.76
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+5% Synergy $4.55
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+0% Synergy $22.72
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+0% Synergy $60.48
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-3% Synergy $0.97
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-9% Synergy $0.92
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-10% Synergy $1.65

Instants

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

Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+29% Synergy $0.36
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+27% Synergy $4.87
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+23% Synergy $0.40
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+21% Synergy $1.21
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+14% Synergy $0.26
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+12% Synergy $2.54
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+11% Synergy $0.42
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+9% Synergy $0.32
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+8% Synergy $6.97
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $14.66
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+7% Synergy $1.50
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+6% Synergy $0.14
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $7.68
Inkshield Inkshield
+6% Synergy $4.60
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+6% Synergy $0.35
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+5% Synergy $4.04
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+5% Synergy $3.15
Personify Personify
+4% Synergy $0.34
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+4% Synergy $0.21
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+4% Synergy $0.32
Semester's End Semester's End
+3% Synergy $1.14
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+3% Synergy $0.24
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.44
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+3% Synergy $0.25
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+3% Synergy $0.97
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+0% Synergy $0.34
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.40
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $22.27
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.33
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $13.96
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $4.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.63
Fracture Fracture
-3% Synergy $0.29
Mortify Mortify
-4% Synergy $0.23
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $27.90
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $3.90
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-13% Synergy $0.92

Sorceries

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

Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+23% Synergy $0.29
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.24
Wanderer's Strike Wanderer's Strike
+8% Synergy $0.16
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+6% Synergy $0.40
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.42
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+3% Synergy $2.39
Another Round Another Round
+3% Synergy $0.39
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+2% Synergy $4.04
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+2% Synergy $2.25
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+2% Synergy $0.31
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+2% Synergy $1.62
Unearth Unearth
+0% Synergy $0.57
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+0% Synergy $0.27
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.21
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
-1% Synergy $0.47
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-1% Synergy $16.86
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $3.52
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.32
Vindicate Vindicate
-2% Synergy $0.75
Damn Damn
-3% Synergy $2.47
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-6% Synergy $0.34
Reanimate Reanimate
-7% Synergy $8.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $5.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+13% Synergy $0.32
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+12% Synergy $0.34
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+11% Synergy $1.38
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+10% Synergy $5.28
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+9% Synergy $16.24
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+7% Synergy $34.39
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+7% Synergy $2.57
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+6% Synergy $0.28
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+6% Synergy $13.78
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+6% Synergy $4.33
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+5% Synergy $0.37
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+4% Synergy $0.18
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+4% Synergy $7.16
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.29
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+2% Synergy $0.49
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $0.88
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-1% Synergy $54.81
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Call for Unity Call for Unity
+34% Synergy $0.20
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+14% Synergy $34.36
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+13% Synergy $0.27
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+12% Synergy $2.27
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+11% Synergy $0.32
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+10% Synergy $9.28
Tolls of War Tolls of War
+10% Synergy $0.22
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+8% Synergy $0.15
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+8% Synergy $0.21
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+7% Synergy $2.61
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+6% Synergy $1.04
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+6% Synergy $0.32
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+6% Synergy $1.43
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+5% Synergy $0.32
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+5% Synergy $1.08
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+5% Synergy $1.37
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+5% Synergy $0.28
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+4% Synergy $0.31
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+4% Synergy $0.59
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $4.49
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+4% Synergy $2.96
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+3% Synergy $0.35
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+3% Synergy $19.63
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+3% Synergy $6.39
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $0.61
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+1% Synergy $0.29
Black Market Black Market
+1% Synergy $5.91
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+0% Synergy $8.58
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
0% Synergy $0.35
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
0% Synergy $63.03
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-1% Synergy $2.30
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-2% Synergy $30.39
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $4.21

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+15% Synergy $1.44
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+14% Synergy $0.82
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+5% Synergy $1.92
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+2% Synergy $39.83
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
0% Synergy $7.34

Utility Lands

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

Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+16% Synergy $4.44
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+10% Synergy $0.49
High Market High Market
+9% Synergy $0.44
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.36
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+6% Synergy $0.47
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.31
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+5% Synergy $2.62
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+5% Synergy $26.40
Starlit Sanctum Starlit Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+4% Synergy $0.46
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $2.96
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+1% Synergy $0.86
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+0% Synergy $6.25
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+0% Synergy $3.14
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.99
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $33.13
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $10.89
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.73
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $64.75

Mana Artifacts

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

Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+24% Synergy $0.62
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.19
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+16% Synergy $4.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.33
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.32
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.37
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.34
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+4% Synergy $14.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $1.10
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-3% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $3.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-13% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+34% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+30% Synergy $0.16
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+24% Synergy $0.30
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+17% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+12% Synergy $3.30
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.25
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+7% Synergy $0.39
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+5% Synergy $0.25
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+4% Synergy $0.27
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+4% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.54
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $37.92
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.13
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+1% Synergy $0.41
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+1% Synergy $0.32
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $2.00
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+0% Synergy $11.86
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+0% Synergy $32.91
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+0% Synergy $31.32
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+0% Synergy $18.15
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $16.09
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $19.48
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.10
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
0% Synergy $0.35
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $13.96
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $0.93
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.21
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-1% Synergy $0.23
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $32.53
Scrubland Scrubland
-3% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.63
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.25
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-4% Synergy $0.30
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-4% Synergy $0.29
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-5% Synergy $6.83
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-6% Synergy $11.10
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-6% Synergy $15.62
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-6% Synergy $11.95
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.82
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-7% Synergy $1.32
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-7% Synergy $1.46
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-7% Synergy $0.30
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.30
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.45
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-10% Synergy $9.48
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.28
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-12% Synergy $0.35
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-13% Synergy $0.53

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