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Najal, the Storm Runner
Price tag $0.10

Legendary CreatureEfreet Wizard

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2202 Current Rank
#2457 Last Week
#1820 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.

Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+15% Synergy $6.23
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
+4% Synergy $0.09
Planetary Annihilation Planetary Annihilation
+4% Synergy $0.31
Plasma Bolt Plasma Bolt
+4% Synergy $0.11
Electro's Bolt Electro's Bolt
+3% Synergy $2.90

High Synergy Cards

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

Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+32% Synergy $0.18
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+26% Synergy $0.31
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+26% Synergy $0.43
Twinferno Twinferno
+25% Synergy $0.20
Double Vision Double Vision
+24% Synergy $0.42
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+24% Synergy $0.26
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+22% Synergy $0.11
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+22% Synergy $0.42
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+21% Synergy $0.27
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+20% Synergy $1.51

Top Cards

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

Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+20% Synergy $1.99
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+17% Synergy $0.19
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+13% Synergy $1.06
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+10% Synergy $1.19
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.26
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+5% Synergy $1.08
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.60
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $1.88
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $1.28
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $25.32
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $15.17
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $49.41
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $10.53
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $50.96
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $46.53
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-16% Synergy $42.10

Creatures

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

Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+15% Synergy $0.14
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.35
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+13% Synergy $0.05
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+13% Synergy $0.34
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
+13% Synergy $0.06
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+12% Synergy $0.27
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+11% Synergy $0.38
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+10% Synergy $1.60
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+10% Synergy $3.41
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+10% Synergy $4.41
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
+10% Synergy $0.54
Storm Skreelix Storm Skreelix
+10% Synergy $0.10
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+9% Synergy $0.19
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+9% Synergy $0.11
Academy Wall Academy Wall
+9% Synergy $0.04
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+8% Synergy $0.17
Volshe Tideturner Volshe Tideturner
+8% Synergy $0.07
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+7% Synergy $2.32
Maelstrom Muse Maelstrom Muse
+7% Synergy $0.08
Curious Homunculus Voracious Reader Curious Homunculus
+7% Synergy $0.20
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+6% Synergy $0.23
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+6% Synergy $0.23
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+6% Synergy $0.19
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+6% Synergy $0.80
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+6% Synergy $0.15
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
+6% Synergy $0.24
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+5% Synergy $0.29
Tempest Angler Tempest Angler
+5% Synergy $0.06
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+5% Synergy $2.05
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+5% Synergy $0.12
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
+5% Synergy $0.13
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+4% Synergy $2.69
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+4% Synergy $0.72
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+4% Synergy $0.25
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+3% Synergy $0.72
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+3% Synergy $0.26
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+2% Synergy $1.76
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+2% Synergy $0.15
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+2% Synergy $24.11
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+1% Synergy $7.21
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+1% Synergy $14.08
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+1% Synergy $0.58
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
0% Synergy $1.21
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-1% Synergy $11.12
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
-2% Synergy $7.79
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-2% Synergy $28.84
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-3% Synergy $6.30
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.58
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.25
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-8% Synergy $20.45

Instants

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

Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+17% Synergy $0.09
Shock Shock
+13% Synergy $0.72
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+13% Synergy $0.07
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+12% Synergy $0.15
Cancel Cancel
+12% Synergy $0.28
Seething Song Seething Song
+11% Synergy $5.84
Abrade Abrade
+10% Synergy $0.10
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+10% Synergy $0.76
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+8% Synergy $0.27
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+7% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+7% Synergy $0.08
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+5% Synergy $3.96
Refute Refute
+5% Synergy $0.09
Reverberate Reverberate
+5% Synergy $2.03
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+5% Synergy $0.31
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+4% Synergy $0.15
Ionize Ionize
+4% Synergy $0.31
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+4% Synergy $1.51
Unsummon Unsummon
+4% Synergy $0.24
Display of Power Display of Power
+4% Synergy $0.22
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+3% Synergy $2.27
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+3% Synergy $0.16
Counterflux Counterflux
+3% Synergy $0.53
Quick Study Quick Study
+3% Synergy $0.30
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+2% Synergy $0.27
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+1% Synergy $5.91
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.17
Shore Up Shore Up
+1% Synergy $0.10
Impulse Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.11
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.47
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-1% Synergy $2.59
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-1% Synergy $0.32
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-2% Synergy $1.00
Expedite Expedite
-2% Synergy $0.35
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.14
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $44.80
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-4% Synergy $13.39
Snap Snap
-5% Synergy $2.22
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-5% Synergy $0.30
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-5% Synergy $0.28
Big Score Big Score
-6% Synergy $0.69
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.25
Consider Consider
-8% Synergy $0.44
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-8% Synergy $1.34
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-10% Synergy $0.44
Swan Song Swan Song
-13% Synergy $8.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-14% Synergy $1.81
Pongify Pongify
-14% Synergy $2.20
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-15% Synergy $0.54
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $1.66

Sorceries

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

Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+16% Synergy $0.54
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+15% Synergy $0.53
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+14% Synergy $0.20
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+14% Synergy $0.28
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+12% Synergy $0.09
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+9% Synergy $0.15
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+9% Synergy $0.06
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+8% Synergy $1.91
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+8% Synergy $5.95
Divination Divination
+8% Synergy $0.07
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+8% Synergy $0.14
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+8% Synergy $0.08
Boltwave Boltwave
+7% Synergy $1.96
Time Warp Time Warp
+7% Synergy $12.35
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+7% Synergy $0.62
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+7% Synergy $0.19
Banefire Banefire
+7% Synergy $0.58
Impede Momentum Impede Momentum
+7% Synergy $0.04
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.16
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+6% Synergy $0.37
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+5% Synergy $0.28
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.24
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+5% Synergy $0.92
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.04
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+4% Synergy $0.46
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+4% Synergy $0.10
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+4% Synergy $0.24
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.32
Fireball Fireball
+4% Synergy $0.15
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+3% Synergy $0.52
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+3% Synergy $0.22
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.21
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.14
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+3% Synergy $0.59
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+3% Synergy $0.55
Smash to Dust Smash to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.15
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.13
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+2% Synergy $2.28
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+2% Synergy $0.98
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.27
Crash Through Crash Through
+2% Synergy $0.16
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+2% Synergy $5.01
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+2% Synergy $0.24
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+1% Synergy $0.17
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $3.61
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-3% Synergy $2.86
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.32
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.27
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-9% Synergy $3.92
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $4.81

Utility Artifacts

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

Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+19% Synergy $6.38
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+15% Synergy $0.41
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+8% Synergy $7.69
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+7% Synergy $0.28
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+5% Synergy $5.90
Glamdring Glamdring
+5% Synergy $0.76
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $2.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.32
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-3% Synergy $17.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+8% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
+8% Synergy $0.24
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+7% Synergy $0.39
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.62
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+5% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+5% Synergy $1.93
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+4% Synergy $0.20
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+3% Synergy $0.27
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $3.38
Omniscience Omniscience
+1% Synergy $5.29
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
0% Synergy $1.94
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-1% Synergy $1.40
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-1% Synergy $1.39
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-2% Synergy $0.70
Propaganda Propaganda
-8% Synergy $2.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $8.69
Curiosity Curiosity
-17% Synergy $0.51

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+7% Synergy $0.88
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+4% Synergy $2.02
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
0% Synergy $11.12

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+6% Synergy $0.46
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.37
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+5% Synergy $0.04
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.38
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.15
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.24
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-2% Synergy $0.18
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-2% Synergy $0.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.59
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-11% Synergy $18.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.17
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+8% Synergy $0.84
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.17
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.26
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $2.95
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+4% Synergy $0.15
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+3% Synergy $0.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.69
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.15
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-7% Synergy $0.38
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-13% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-16% Synergy $1.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-25% Synergy $1.49

Lands

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

Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+21% Synergy $0.37
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+17% Synergy $0.04
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.07
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.18
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+7% Synergy $0.24
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+7% Synergy $0.09
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+5% Synergy $0.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.21
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+4% Synergy $0.24
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.10
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.10
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy $0.74
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
0% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $5.05
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-3% Synergy $0.32
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $33.69
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.58
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.14
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-5% Synergy $2.41
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-6% Synergy
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.23
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-10% Synergy $3.37
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-10% Synergy $0.29
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-10% Synergy $14.76
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-10% Synergy $15.19
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-12% Synergy $4.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.26
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-16% Synergy $23.48
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-18% Synergy $1.94
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-19% Synergy $0.33
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-19% Synergy $17.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-20% Synergy $0.27
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-21% Synergy $0.34
Training Center Training Center
-21% Synergy $10.00
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-22% Synergy $0.63

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