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Najal, the Storm Runner
Price tag $0.16

Legendary CreatureEfreet Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2073 Current Rank
#2160 Last Week
#1991 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Najal, the Storm Runner.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Najal, the Storm Runner decks.

Sear Sear
+4% Synergy $0.30
Aquitect's Defenses Aquitect's Defenses
+3% Synergy $0.18
Flaring Cinder Flaring Cinder
+2% Synergy $0.09
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+1% Synergy $18.19
Enraged Flamecaster Enraged Flamecaster
+1% Synergy $0.14

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Najal, the Storm Runner's abilities and overall game plan.

Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+33% Synergy $0.24
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+27% Synergy $2.11
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+26% Synergy $0.27
Twinferno Twinferno
+24% Synergy $0.33
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+23% Synergy $1.19
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+22% Synergy $0.32
Double Vision Double Vision
+22% Synergy $0.47
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+22% Synergy $0.49
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+22% Synergy $2.64
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+21% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Najal, the Storm Runner decks.

Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+21% Synergy $1.63
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+14% Synergy $0.32
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+12% Synergy $2.01
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+10% Synergy $2.93
Negate Negate
+9% Synergy $0.07
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+6% Synergy $2.54
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.56
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.78
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.41
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $2.12

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $41.91
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $15.72
Gamble Gamble
-12% Synergy $13.64
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $59.86
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $41.81
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-16% Synergy $54.04

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Najal, the Storm Runner's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+15% Synergy $0.18
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+14% Synergy $0.69
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+13% Synergy $0.28
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+13% Synergy $0.50
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
+13% Synergy $0.15
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+12% Synergy $9.87
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+11% Synergy $0.42
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+11% Synergy $0.34
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+10% Synergy $2.31
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+9% Synergy $0.19
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
+9% Synergy $0.51
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+8% Synergy $5.33
Storm Skreelix Storm Skreelix
+8% Synergy $0.09
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+8% Synergy $0.26
Academy Wall Academy Wall
+8% Synergy $0.11
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+7% Synergy $0.24
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+7% Synergy $7.64
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+7% Synergy $4.07
Maelstrom Muse Maelstrom Muse
+7% Synergy $0.08
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+6% Synergy $0.32
Professor Zei, Anthropologist Professor Zei, Anthropologist
+6% Synergy $0.21
Volshe Tideturner Volshe Tideturner
+6% Synergy $0.09
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+5% Synergy $0.27
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+5% Synergy $5.06
Tempest Angler Tempest Angler
+5% Synergy $0.08
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+5% Synergy $0.11
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+5% Synergy $2.06
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
+5% Synergy $0.16
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
+5% Synergy $0.41
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+4% Synergy $0.84
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+4% Synergy $0.28
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+4% Synergy $0.70
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+4% Synergy $0.28
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+4% Synergy $0.91
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+3% Synergy $0.34
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+3% Synergy $0.34
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+2% Synergy $25.94
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+2% Synergy $0.18
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+2% Synergy $1.62
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
0% Synergy $14.00
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
0% Synergy $4.73
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-1% Synergy $6.91
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-1% Synergy $5.45
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-1% Synergy $2.16
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-2% Synergy $5.47
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.59
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
-4% Synergy $9.28
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-5% Synergy $27.27
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-6% Synergy $11.29
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-9% Synergy $27.63

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Najal, the Storm Runner safe.

Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+17% Synergy $0.19
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+13% Synergy $0.15
Shock Shock
+12% Synergy $0.19
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+12% Synergy $0.24
Abrade Abrade
+11% Synergy $0.25
Seething Song Seething Song
+11% Synergy $13.21
Cancel Cancel
+11% Synergy $0.23
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+10% Synergy $0.28
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+10% Synergy $1.95
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+7% Synergy $0.11
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+7% Synergy $0.27
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+5% Synergy $3.71
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+4% Synergy $2.72
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+4% Synergy $0.29
Quick Study Quick Study
+4% Synergy $0.31
Ionize Ionize
+4% Synergy $0.27
Unsummon Unsummon
+4% Synergy $0.13
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+3% Synergy $0.22
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+3% Synergy $0.84
Refute Refute
+3% Synergy $0.16
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $2.91
Counterflux Counterflux
+3% Synergy $0.46
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+3% Synergy $3.07
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+2% Synergy $0.11
Shore Up Shore Up
+1% Synergy $0.20
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.24
Unwind Unwind
+1% Synergy $1.66
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.48
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
0% Synergy $11.40
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-1% Synergy $4.31
Rewind Rewind
-1% Synergy $0.44
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.22
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-3% Synergy $3.84
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-4% Synergy $0.27
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-4% Synergy $5.15
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-5% Synergy $0.29
Big Score Big Score
-6% Synergy $1.02
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $50.44
Snap Snap
-7% Synergy $3.47
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-7% Synergy $0.28
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-8% Synergy $0.71
Consider Consider
-9% Synergy $0.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.38
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-10% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy $2.04
Swan Song Swan Song
-13% Synergy $8.23
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $67.74
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-15% Synergy $0.46
Pongify Pongify
-16% Synergy $1.97
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $2.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Najal, the Storm Runner's game plan and control the board.

Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+16% Synergy $0.45
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+14% Synergy $0.29
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+14% Synergy $0.37
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+14% Synergy $0.37
Boltwave Boltwave
+12% Synergy $2.18
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+9% Synergy $0.15
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+9% Synergy $0.11
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+8% Synergy $11.95
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+8% Synergy $0.30
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+8% Synergy $0.16
Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
+8% Synergy $4.81
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+7% Synergy $2.71
Divination Divination
+7% Synergy $0.09
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+7% Synergy $0.21
Fireball Fireball
+7% Synergy $0.15
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+6% Synergy $0.35
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+6% Synergy $3.00
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+6% Synergy $4.35
Banefire Banefire
+6% Synergy $0.63
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+6% Synergy $0.10
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+6% Synergy $0.43
Impede Momentum Impede Momentum
+6% Synergy $0.18
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+5% Synergy $0.37
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+5% Synergy $0.22
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+5% Synergy $0.69
Time Warp Time Warp
+5% Synergy $12.75
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+5% Synergy $0.28
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.44
Worldfire Worldfire
+5% Synergy $31.35
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+4% Synergy $4.51
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+4% Synergy $0.27
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.32
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+4% Synergy $0.35
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+4% Synergy $0.20
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+3% Synergy $0.23
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.28
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+3% Synergy $5.15
Smash to Dust Smash to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.32
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+2% Synergy $0.28
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+2% Synergy $0.60
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.33
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+2% Synergy $0.32
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+1% Synergy $1.36
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
0% Synergy $0.48
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.55
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-2% Synergy $4.13
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $31.41
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.35
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-9% Synergy $3.85
Windfall Windfall
-13% Synergy $5.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+15% Synergy $19.96
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+14% Synergy $0.87
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+6% Synergy $0.42
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+5% Synergy $10.20
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $3.15
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+4% Synergy $10.47
Glamdring Glamdring
+4% Synergy $2.42
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.26
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-2% Synergy $15.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.55

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Najal, the Storm Runner's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+9% Synergy $0.61
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
+8% Synergy $0.27
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+7% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+6% Synergy $4.64
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.56
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+4% Synergy $0.46
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+4% Synergy $0.47
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+3% Synergy $3.64
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $9.58
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $6.09
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
0% Synergy $2.58
Wizard Class Wizard Class
0% Synergy $1.77
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-2% Synergy $0.69
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $3.20
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $10.46
Curiosity Curiosity
-18% Synergy $0.75

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Najal, the Storm Runner to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+7% Synergy $1.07
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
0% Synergy $11.66

Utility Lands

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

Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+8% Synergy $2.30
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.53
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.28
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+2% Synergy $0.43
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.27
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $4.49
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.54
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-11% Synergy $24.60

Mana Artifacts

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

Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+8% Synergy $0.41
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.25
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.33
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.40
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+3% Synergy $0.65
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+3% Synergy $0.12
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+3% Synergy $0.09
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $5.18
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $3.64
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.28
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-6% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $2.46
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-14% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.06
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-17% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-23% Synergy $3.18

Lands

The mana base foundation for Najal, the Storm Runner decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+19% Synergy $0.39
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+17% Synergy $0.09
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.26
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+7% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.34
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+5% Synergy $0.99
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $0.20
Airship Engine Room Airship Engine Room
+5% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.27
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+4% Synergy $0.24
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+4% Synergy $0.31
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.13
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.26
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.23
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.82
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.16
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-2% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $2.32
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-3% Synergy $0.38
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $31.41
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.59
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-6% Synergy $4.22
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.30
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-8% Synergy
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-9% Synergy $0.25
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-10% Synergy $25.02
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-11% Synergy $4.64
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-12% Synergy $13.74
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-12% Synergy $7.79
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-13% Synergy $4.05
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-17% Synergy $30.42
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-17% Synergy $5.42
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-18% Synergy $0.24
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-19% Synergy $0.36
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-20% Synergy $0.46
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-21% Synergy $0.35
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-22% Synergy $9.12
Training Center Training Center
-23% Synergy $13.53

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