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Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
Price tag $0.49

Legendary Creature — Demon Primarch

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 64% Self-Damage 10% Tokens 7% Aristocrats 3% Lifedrain 2% Warriors 2% Devotion 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Meta Pick Very popular, most players know the strategy.

Ranking

#1091 Current Rank
#1250 Last Week
#1074 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Mortarion, Daemon Primarch.

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Mortarion, Daemon Primarch decks.

The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+4% Synergy $3.87
Seymour Flux Seymour Flux
+4% Synergy $0.42
Al Bhed Salvagers Al Bhed Salvagers
+3% Synergy $0.08
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+1% Synergy $39.99
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-11% Synergy $3.63

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Mortarion, Daemon Primarch's abilities and overall game plan.

Tallyman of Nurgle Tallyman of Nurgle
+72% Synergy $0.34
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+63% Synergy $0.34
Greed Greed
+57% Synergy $0.24
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+56% Synergy $7.52
Thrasher Brute Thrasher Brute
+55% Synergy $0.20
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+54% Synergy $4.22
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+54% Synergy $0.67
Raiders' Spoils Raiders' Spoils
+53% Synergy $0.11
Mindblade Render Mindblade Render
+52% Synergy $0.14
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+49% Synergy $1.61

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Mortarion, Daemon Primarch decks.

Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+48% Synergy $3.86
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+36% Synergy $0.43
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+35% Synergy $1.55
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+32% Synergy $0.60
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+31% Synergy $0.23
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+24% Synergy $5.30
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+22% Synergy $1.09
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+21% Synergy $11.29
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $2.94
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+3% Synergy $7.55

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+33% Synergy $11.59
Necropotence Necropotence
+12% Synergy $17.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $94.69
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $67.99
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $50.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-13% Synergy $58.30

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Mortarion, Daemon Primarch's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+41% Synergy $0.54
Dross Harvester Dross Harvester
+40% Synergy $0.23
Marshland Bloodcaster Marshland Bloodcaster
+38% Synergy $0.15
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+36% Synergy $0.94
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+35% Synergy $1.66
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+30% Synergy $8.02
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+30% Synergy $3.71
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+30% Synergy $1.51
Darkstar Augur Darkstar Augur
+28% Synergy $0.37
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+28% Synergy $7.15
Venomcrawler Venomcrawler
+28% Synergy $0.60
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+27% Synergy $5.58
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+23% Synergy $1.24
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+23% Synergy $2.38
Tavern Swindler Tavern Swindler
+21% Synergy $0.04
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+19% Synergy $1.85
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+18% Synergy $10.53
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+18% Synergy $0.17
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+17% Synergy $4.10
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+17% Synergy $6.71
Blood Celebrant Blood Celebrant
+17% Synergy $0.70
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+17% Synergy $0.16
Sanguinary Priest Sanguinary Priest
+17% Synergy $1.22
Arco-Flagellant Arco-Flagellant
+17% Synergy $0.20
Sloppity Bilepiper Sloppity Bilepiper
+17% Synergy $0.25
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+16% Synergy $0.83
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+14% Synergy $2.52
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+14% Synergy $0.18
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+14% Synergy $1.31
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+13% Synergy $14.61
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+13% Synergy $27.37
Shard of the Nightbringer Shard of the Nightbringer
+13% Synergy $4.82
Magus of the Mirror Magus of the Mirror
+11% Synergy $0.77
Poxwalkers Poxwalkers
+11% Synergy $8.38
Skemfar Shadowsage Skemfar Shadowsage
+11% Synergy $0.18
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+10% Synergy $63.03
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+10% Synergy $0.50
The Speed Demon The Speed Demon
+10% Synergy $1.79
Infernal Sovereign Infernal Sovereign
+10% Synergy $0.56
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+8% Synergy $0.35
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+7% Synergy $24.34
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+7% Synergy $0.53
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+7% Synergy $9.80
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+6% Synergy $15.20
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+6% Synergy $14.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.26
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+4% Synergy $0.12
Sangromancer Sangromancer
-2% Synergy $0.87
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-3% Synergy $0.49
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-4% Synergy $2.10

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Mortarion, Daemon Primarch safe.

Nurgle's Conscription Nurgle's Conscription
+37% Synergy $0.36
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+34% Synergy $0.26
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+31% Synergy $0.80
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+30% Synergy $0.18
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+24% Synergy $5.96
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+21% Synergy $0.66
Vendetta Vendetta
+20% Synergy $0.29
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+18% Synergy $0.11
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+16% Synergy $16.38
Devour in Shadow Devour in Shadow
+16% Synergy $0.17
Bile Blight Bile Blight
+15% Synergy $0.09
Dismember Dismember
+13% Synergy $6.09
Defile Defile
+12% Synergy $0.61
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+12% Synergy $2.59
Reckless Spite Reckless Spite
+12% Synergy $0.04
Darkness Darkness
+8% Synergy $22.77
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $9.16
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+5% Synergy $0.19
Erebos's Intervention Erebos's Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.47
Succumb to Temptation Succumb to Temptation
+3% Synergy $0.12
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+2% Synergy $3.88
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $5.21
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-1% Synergy $0.66
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-2% Synergy $2.65
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-3% Synergy $9.78
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-3% Synergy $0.58
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-4% Synergy $1.47
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-6% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $18.24
Village Rites Village Rites
-9% Synergy $0.20
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-10% Synergy $12.97
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-12% Synergy $0.79
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-12% Synergy $0.49
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-15% Synergy $0.12

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Mortarion, Daemon Primarch's game plan and control the board.

Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+30% Synergy $0.25
Blight Grenade Blight Grenade
+30% Synergy $0.37
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+23% Synergy $0.28
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+23% Synergy $0.28
Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+20% Synergy $3.46
Mutilate Mutilate
+13% Synergy $1.57
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+13% Synergy $1.06
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+11% Synergy $4.68
Reanimate Reanimate
+9% Synergy $7.64
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+8% Synergy $0.22
Bond of Agony Bond of Agony
+8% Synergy $1.27
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+7% Synergy $0.58
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+6% Synergy $0.25
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+5% Synergy $2.13
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.10
Corrupt Corrupt
+4% Synergy $0.07
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $2.49
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+3% Synergy $0.75
Worthy Cost Worthy Cost
+3% Synergy $0.05
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $18.68
Dread Return Dread Return
0% Synergy $0.26
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
0% Synergy $18.70
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $25.53
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-3% Synergy $20.27
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy $3.59
Victimize Victimize
-6% Synergy $0.56
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-7% Synergy $10.16
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-8% Synergy $1.75

Utility Artifacts

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

Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+41% Synergy $1.17
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+24% Synergy $0.91
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+21% Synergy $5.82
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+20% Synergy $8.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.24
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+17% Synergy $0.23
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+16% Synergy $5.20
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+13% Synergy $3.11
Netherborn Altar Netherborn Altar
+13% Synergy $0.47
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+12% Synergy $0.47
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+12% Synergy $0.32
The Book of Vile Darkness The Book of Vile Darkness
+10% Synergy $0.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.30
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+9% Synergy $0.69
Eternity Vessel Eternity Vessel
+9% Synergy $14.39
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $31.55
Soul Conduit Soul Conduit
+8% Synergy $0.73
Hand of Vecna Hand of Vecna
+8% Synergy $0.26
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+7% Synergy $2.84
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+7% Synergy $1.06
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.45
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+5% Synergy $17.97
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+5% Synergy $0.28
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+5% Synergy $8.70
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+2% Synergy $17.46
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+1% Synergy $0.28
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-1% Synergy $18.82
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-4% Synergy $54.66

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Mortarion, Daemon Primarch's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+42% Synergy $0.65
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+34% Synergy $15.42
Nurgle's Rot Nurgle's Rot
+31% Synergy $1.29
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+25% Synergy $26.18
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+24% Synergy $2.64
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+18% Synergy $0.33
Soul Channeling Soul Channeling
+15% Synergy $0.25
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+13% Synergy $3.00
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+12% Synergy $0.30
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+9% Synergy $2.40
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+9% Synergy $0.47
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+7% Synergy $1.57
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+7% Synergy $0.16
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+6% Synergy $0.31
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+6% Synergy $0.56
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+5% Synergy $3.53
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+5% Synergy $2.68
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+4% Synergy $1.59
Black Market Black Market
+3% Synergy $3.61
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $18.67
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+2% Synergy $18.49
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+2% Synergy $0.73
Pestilence Pestilence
+2% Synergy $0.61
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+1% Synergy $1.78
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+1% Synergy $5.83
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-5% Synergy $14.39
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-11% Synergy $6.79
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-13% Synergy $18.12

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Mortarion, Daemon Primarch to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+6% Synergy $0.37
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+4% Synergy $3.65
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-1% Synergy $5.91

Utility Lands

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

Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+23% Synergy $3.76
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+19% Synergy $1.98
War Room War Room
+19% Synergy $2.73
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+19% Synergy $0.35
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+17% Synergy $5.17
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+13% Synergy $11.54
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+11% Synergy $8.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.14
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+9% Synergy $0.87
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $24.56
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+8% Synergy $0.57
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $34.54
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $5.08
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+5% Synergy $0.19
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+5% Synergy $1.40
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $47.16
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $19.02
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+2% Synergy $0.28
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+1% Synergy $0.64
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
0% Synergy $3.64
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-1% Synergy $0.61
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $19.73
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $6.61

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+35% Synergy $3.61
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+22% Synergy $2.23
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+18% Synergy $15.07
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+18% Synergy $0.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $1.33
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+12% Synergy $0.24
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+10% Synergy $3.21
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+9% Synergy $0.32
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.26
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $2.44
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+6% Synergy $4.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $17.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $1.28
Infernal Idol Infernal Idol
+4% Synergy $0.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.07
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $4.82
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.22
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $7.59
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.19
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.12

Lands

The mana base foundation for Mortarion, Daemon Primarch decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.11
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $17.11
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+8% Synergy $4.27
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+8% Synergy $29.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $9.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.28
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $30.44
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $1.78
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.22
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.50
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $0.93
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $25.53
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $5.21
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.43

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