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Myrkul, Lord of Bones
Price tag $0.18

Legendary Creature — God

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Abzan

Playstyle & Strategy

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

#397 Current Rank
#430 Last Week
#291 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Myrkul, Lord of Bones.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Myrkul, Lord of Bones decks.

Dina, Essence Brewer Dina, Essence Brewer
+1% Synergy
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+1% Synergy $0.43
Shimmerwilds Growth Shimmerwilds Growth
0% Synergy $0.22
Dawnhand Dissident Dawnhand Dissident
0% Synergy $0.49
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
-17% Synergy $0.22

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Myrkul, Lord of Bones's abilities and overall game plan.

Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+57% Synergy $2.67
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+57% Synergy $0.23
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+56% Synergy $4.55
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+50% Synergy $4.11
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+50% Synergy $0.89
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+49% Synergy $5.84
Barrenton Medic Barrenton Medic
+45% Synergy $0.23
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+45% Synergy $0.37
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+43% Synergy $3.44
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+42% Synergy $2.60

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Myrkul, Lord of Bones decks.

Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+41% Synergy $0.38
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+39% Synergy $0.18
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+36% Synergy $4.42
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+35% Synergy $1.80
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+30% Synergy $0.24
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+30% Synergy $0.22
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+28% Synergy $0.55
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.39
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $0.99
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $48.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+8% Synergy $47.42
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+8% Synergy $328.01
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $10.93
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $57.74
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $31.52
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+1% Synergy $12.88
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $100.35
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $61.04
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $20.02

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Myrkul, Lord of Bones's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cinderhaze Wretch Cinderhaze Wretch
+34% Synergy $0.27
Yenna, Redtooth Regent Yenna, Redtooth Regent
+33% Synergy $1.92
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+33% Synergy $0.33
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+31% Synergy $1.43
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+25% Synergy $1.96
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+25% Synergy $32.85
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+25% Synergy $3.07
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+25% Synergy $8.12
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+24% Synergy $1.59
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+23% Synergy $0.59
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+23% Synergy $1.97
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+22% Synergy $5.51
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+19% Synergy $7.90
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+19% Synergy $3.00
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+19% Synergy $0.17
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+18% Synergy $1.89
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+17% Synergy $0.36
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+16% Synergy $3.22
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+15% Synergy $0.33
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+14% Synergy $16.89
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+14% Synergy $0.21
Hazel of the Rootbloom Hazel of the Rootbloom
+14% Synergy $0.99
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+14% Synergy $0.35
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+13% Synergy $1.40
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+13% Synergy $0.53
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+13% Synergy $15.73
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+13% Synergy $11.53
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+13% Synergy $0.45
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+12% Synergy $1.81
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+12% Synergy $1.95
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.23
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+11% Synergy $2.75
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+11% Synergy $12.99
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+11% Synergy $9.08
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+11% Synergy $2.68
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+11% Synergy $0.19
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+11% Synergy $0.31
Spinner of Souls Spinner of Souls
+11% Synergy $0.84
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+10% Synergy $5.16
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+9% Synergy $9.77
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+9% Synergy $4.59
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+8% Synergy $12.95
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+8% Synergy $0.53
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+7% Synergy $1.30
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+7% Synergy $0.84
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+7% Synergy $0.27
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
+7% Synergy $4.93
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+4% Synergy $3.75
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+1% Synergy $11.28
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-3% Synergy $19.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Myrkul, Lord of Bones safe.

Second Harvest Second Harvest
+28% Synergy $2.17
Village Rites Village Rites
+16% Synergy $0.24
Beast Within Beast Within
+10% Synergy $0.59
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+10% Synergy $0.31
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+9% Synergy $0.64
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+7% Synergy $0.30
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+7% Synergy $5.92
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $4.24
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+6% Synergy $0.54
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $11.42
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.86
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+3% Synergy $2.73
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $8.15
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+1% Synergy $0.16
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
0% Synergy $9.24
Mythos of Nethroi Mythos of Nethroi
0% Synergy $0.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.26
Abzan Charm Abzan Charm
-1% Synergy $0.16
Putrefy Putrefy
-1% Synergy $0.09
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-3% Synergy $1.12
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $0.91
Despark Despark
-5% Synergy $0.26
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-14% Synergy $1.85

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Myrkul, Lord of Bones's game plan and control the board.

Damn Damn
+22% Synergy $1.11
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $0.56
Austere Command Austere Command
+14% Synergy $0.37
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $2.73
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+9% Synergy $0.27
Duneblast Duneblast
+8% Synergy $0.11
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+8% Synergy $1.17
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.42
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+7% Synergy $0.33
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+5% Synergy $11.09
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+5% Synergy $1.63
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $18.59
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+5% Synergy $24.50
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.23
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $0.73
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $2.42
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+3% Synergy $0.78
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.88
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $10.03
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.49
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy $8.09
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+2% Synergy $0.13
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.91
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.35
Farseek Farseek
-2% Synergy $0.49
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $6.95
Reanimate Reanimate
-7% Synergy $6.61
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $0.19
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
-14% Synergy $1.68

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+24% Synergy $11.85
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+14% Synergy $50.66
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+12% Synergy $10.15
The Endstone The Endstone
+9% Synergy $2.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.37
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+6% Synergy $9.07
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.53
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Myrkul, Lord of Bones's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+21% Synergy $25.75
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+21% Synergy $0.69
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+19% Synergy $46.07
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+15% Synergy $3.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $5.54
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+11% Synergy $13.51
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+11% Synergy $0.83
City of Death City of Death
+9% Synergy $0.80
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+8% Synergy $31.03
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+8% Synergy $15.30
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+7% Synergy $0.30
The Sibsig Ceremony The Sibsig Ceremony
+7% Synergy $0.17
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+6% Synergy $7.33
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $3.46
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+5% Synergy $6.46
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+5% Synergy $13.68
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $3.54
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.23
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $2.16
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+5% Synergy $0.18
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+5% Synergy $0.11
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+4% Synergy $1.12
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+4% Synergy $0.23
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+4% Synergy $0.16
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+4% Synergy $1.14
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $23.88
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $23.33
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy $21.85
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+2% Synergy $1.35
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+2% Synergy $8.87
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+1% Synergy $4.61
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
0% Synergy $0.23
Abzan Ascendancy Abzan Ascendancy
0% Synergy $0.19
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $11.38
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-2% Synergy $21.64
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
-2% Synergy $1.46
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-8% Synergy $1.60

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Myrkul, Lord of Bones to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+6% Synergy $29.63
Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+6% Synergy $0.58
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+5% Synergy $0.58

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+23% Synergy $1.12
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+16% Synergy $22.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $3.67
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $5.54
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+8% Synergy $4.65
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $3.28
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $53.21
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+6% Synergy $3.83
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.12
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.62
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+5% Synergy $0.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $27.77
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $13.14
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.82
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $38.26
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $9.08

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+3% Synergy $0.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+2% Synergy $0.25
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+2% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+2% Synergy $0.74
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+1% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.35
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $1.23
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-2% Synergy $0.36

Lands

The mana base foundation for Myrkul, Lord of Bones decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+9% Synergy $12.83
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+8% Synergy $12.50
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+7% Synergy $8.98
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+7% Synergy $0.66
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.09
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+6% Synergy $0.16
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+5% Synergy $0.47
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.22
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+5% Synergy $0.16
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+4% Synergy $16.14
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+4% Synergy $6.26
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+3% Synergy $0.10
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.20
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+3% Synergy $3.15
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+3% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.14
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+1% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+1% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+1% Synergy $0.14
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+1% Synergy $0.12
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.16
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
0% Synergy $7.72
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.26
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-1% Synergy $7.72
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-1% Synergy $7.12
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
-1% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-2% Synergy $0.17
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $23.53
Deceptive Landscape Deceptive Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.12
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-3% Synergy $2.01
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $23.91
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $5.00
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-6% Synergy $0.35
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-6% Synergy $0.20
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-6% Synergy $10.12
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-6% Synergy $11.90
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-7% Synergy $0.24
Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
-7% Synergy $0.68
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-7% Synergy $12.89
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-7% Synergy $0.12
Brushland Brushland
-8% Synergy $0.74
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-8% Synergy $6.31
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-10% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.13
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-13% Synergy $0.15

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