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Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
Price tag $0.34

Legendary Creature — Vampire Detective

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Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#186 Current Rank
#204 Last Week
#177 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Mirko, Obsessive Theorist.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Mirko, Obsessive Theorist decks.

Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+28% Synergy $0.58
O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+14% Synergy $2.02
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+12% Synergy $0.12
Il Mheg Pixie Il Mheg Pixie
+12% Synergy $0.09
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+11% Synergy $0.10

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Mirko, Obsessive Theorist's abilities and overall game plan.

Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+86% Synergy $1.45
Unshakable Tail Unshakable Tail
+81% Synergy $0.22
Sinister Starfish Sinister Starfish
+78% Synergy $0.07
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+76% Synergy $0.18
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+74% Synergy $0.15
Dogged Detective Dogged Detective
+74% Synergy $0.15
Pile On Pile On
+73% Synergy $0.13
Curate Curate
+72% Synergy $0.14
Enhanced Surveillance Enhanced Surveillance
+71% Synergy $0.16
Consider Consider
+70% Synergy $0.47

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Mirko, Obsessive Theorist decks.

Eye of Duskmantle Eye of Duskmantle
+70% Synergy $0.16
Nightveil Sprite Nightveil Sprite
+69% Synergy $0.07
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+68% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+66% Synergy $4.00
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+66% Synergy $0.16
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+65% Synergy $0.07
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+60% Synergy $6.91
Reanimate Reanimate
+57% Synergy $7.32
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+49% Synergy $5.17
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+47% Synergy $0.85

Game Changers

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

Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+11% Synergy $11.96
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+3% Synergy $33.47
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $40.56
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $50.27
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $52.94
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $49.57
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-13% Synergy $57.72

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Mirko, Obsessive Theorist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Master of Death Master of Death
+64% Synergy $0.15
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+60% Synergy $1.35
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+56% Synergy $0.23
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+56% Synergy $0.29
Watcher of Hours Watcher of Hours
+56% Synergy $0.13
Soul Diviner Soul Diviner
+55% Synergy $0.46
Lazav, the Multifarious Lazav, the Multifarious
+54% Synergy $0.12
Dream Eater Dream Eater
+50% Synergy $0.15
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+47% Synergy $0.58
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+47% Synergy $0.90
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+46% Synergy $0.12
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+44% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Spybug Dimir Spybug
+43% Synergy $0.07
Hexavus Hexavus
+43% Synergy $0.34
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+42% Synergy $0.18
Starving Revenant Starving Revenant
+32% Synergy $0.19
Spark Double Spark Double
+31% Synergy $6.19
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+31% Synergy $0.59
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+31% Synergy $0.27
Mindwhisker Mindwhisker
+28% Synergy $0.09
Thoughtbound Phantasm Thoughtbound Phantasm
+25% Synergy $0.04
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+24% Synergy $16.32
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+24% Synergy $0.55
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+24% Synergy $0.10
Body Double Body Double
+23% Synergy $0.14
Snarling Gorehound Snarling Gorehound
+23% Synergy $0.13
Whispering Snitch Whispering Snitch
+22% Synergy $0.04
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+21% Synergy $0.12
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+20% Synergy $8.20
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+20% Synergy $2.37
Copy Catchers Copy Catchers
+20% Synergy $0.08
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+19% Synergy $0.90
Copycrook Copycrook
+19% Synergy $0.12
Dimir Strandcatcher Dimir Strandcatcher
+19% Synergy $0.69
Final-Word Phantom Final-Word Phantom
+18% Synergy $0.19
Thrull Parasite Thrull Parasite
+18% Synergy $0.58
Marvo, Deep Operative Marvo, Deep Operative
+17% Synergy $0.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+14% Synergy $0.25
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+14% Synergy $3.81
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+14% Synergy $0.96
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+14% Synergy $0.32
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+13% Synergy $0.83
Naga Fleshcrafter Naga Fleshcrafter
+13% Synergy $0.26
Faerie Dreamthief Faerie Dreamthief
+12% Synergy $0.14
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+12% Synergy $20.22
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+12% Synergy $0.49
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+12% Synergy $4.61
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+10% Synergy $3.16
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+10% Synergy $6.88
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+9% Synergy $0.48

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Mirko, Obsessive Theorist safe.

Ephara's Dispersal Ephara's Dispersal
+54% Synergy $0.11
Discovery // Dispersal Discovery // Dispersal
+47% Synergy $0.11
Sinister Sabotage Sinister Sabotage
+34% Synergy $0.08
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+27% Synergy $0.02
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+23% Synergy $0.25
Entomb Entomb
+17% Synergy $13.37
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+15% Synergy $0.05
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+11% Synergy $0.13
Unexplained Disappearance Unexplained Disappearance
+10% Synergy $0.04
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+10% Synergy $0.11
Drag the Canal Drag the Canal
+10% Synergy $0.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.45
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+6% Synergy $0.46
Eat to Extinction Eat to Extinction
+5% Synergy $0.17
Cruel Truths Cruel Truths
+5% Synergy $0.03
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.65
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+3% Synergy $2.03
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+3% Synergy $0.24
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+1% Synergy $1.08
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.99
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-3% Synergy $0.56
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-4% Synergy $2.64
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-4% Synergy $0.18
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.45
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $10.79
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $41.85
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-11% Synergy $16.79
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-13% Synergy $1.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-14% Synergy $1.87
Negate Negate
-19% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $2.01
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-22% Synergy $2.96

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Mirko, Obsessive Theorist's game plan and control the board.

Charnel Serenade Charnel Serenade
+55% Synergy $0.14
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+45% Synergy $3.17
Connive // Concoct Connive // Concoct
+44% Synergy $0.09
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+31% Synergy $0.43
Diresight Diresight
+28% Synergy $0.12
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+24% Synergy $0.92
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+20% Synergy $0.12
Start the TARDIS Start the TARDIS
+10% Synergy $0.12
Victimize Victimize
+8% Synergy $0.45
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+8% Synergy $0.12
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+7% Synergy $1.64
Taigam's Scheming Taigam's Scheming
+7% Synergy $0.09
Thought Erasure Thought Erasure
+6% Synergy $0.16
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $0.45
Persist Persist
+4% Synergy $1.08
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+4% Synergy $0.22
Living Death Living Death
+3% Synergy $2.28
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $5.36
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $3.75
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $4.19
Damnation Damnation
-4% Synergy $18.62
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-18% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Conduit Power Conduit
+44% Synergy $10.11
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+37% Synergy $3.79
Candlestick Candlestick
+34% Synergy $0.08
The Grim Captain's Locker The Grim Captain's Locker
+28% Synergy $0.13
Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+24% Synergy $0.09
Ransom Note Ransom Note
+14% Synergy $0.10
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+7% Synergy $5.30
Foreboding Steamboat Foreboding Steamboat
+7% Synergy $0.13
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $1.78
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $18.80
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $2.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.38
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+3% Synergy $10.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Mirko, Obsessive Theorist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Necromancy Necromancy
+59% Synergy $7.00
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+37% Synergy $1.81
Disinformation Campaign Disinformation Campaign
+37% Synergy $0.08
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+35% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+31% Synergy $1.62
Think Tank Think Tank
+11% Synergy $0.25
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+8% Synergy $6.80
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+5% Synergy $0.08
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $8.38

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Mirko, Obsessive Theorist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
-1% Synergy $14.44

Utility Lands

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

Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+70% Synergy $0.08
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+47% Synergy $1.43
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+45% Synergy $0.26
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+39% Synergy $0.15
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+33% Synergy $1.00
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.37
Hostile Desert Hostile Desert
+18% Synergy $0.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $2.23
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+16% Synergy $0.16
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+6% Synergy $1.15
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+5% Synergy $0.83
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+2% Synergy $0.48
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $6.60
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.18
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $17.84
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-10% Synergy $48.60

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+23% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+21% Synergy $0.80
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $1.25
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+17% Synergy $0.43
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+16% Synergy $0.45
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+13% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $2.00
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $2.00
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $1.01

Lands

The mana base foundation for Mirko, Obsessive Theorist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+45% Synergy $0.19
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+43% Synergy $0.11
River of Tears River of Tears
+40% Synergy $0.14
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+33% Synergy $0.09
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+33% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+32% Synergy $0.25
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+28% Synergy $0.19
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+26% Synergy $20.23
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+26% Synergy $0.15
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+23% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+22% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.17
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+19% Synergy $0.28
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+10% Synergy $3.16
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+8% Synergy $0.40
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $1.00
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.05
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.99
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $5.09
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.10
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-2% Synergy $7.85
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-3% Synergy $0.56
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-4% Synergy $3.26
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $14.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.45
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-6% Synergy $16.55
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-6% Synergy
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-7% Synergy $3.91
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-8% Synergy $13.09
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-8% Synergy $3.14
Underground River Underground River
-9% Synergy $1.45
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-10% Synergy $1.67
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-10% Synergy $15.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.05
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-11% Synergy $0.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-18% Synergy $1.00
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-24% Synergy $0.27

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Mirko, Obsessive Theorist.

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Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Siani, Eye of the Storm Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Siani, Eye of the Storm
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Anara, Wolvid Familiar Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
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Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
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Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Sengir, the Dark Baron Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Tormod, the Desecrator Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Tormod, the Desecrator
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
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Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Esior, Wardwing Familiar Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Vial Smasher the Fierce Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Tymna the Weaver Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Tymna the Weaver
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Kodama of the East Tree Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Kodama of the East Tree
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Halana, Kessig Ranger Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
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The Tenth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Tenth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
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Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Tana, the Bloodsower Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Tana, the Bloodsower
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Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker