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Najal, the Storm Runner
Price tag $0.06

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

#1977 Current Rank
#1916 Last Week
#1929 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.

Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
+6% Synergy $7.18
Accumulate Wisdom Accumulate Wisdom
+5% Synergy $1.18
Professor Zei, Anthropologist Professor Zei, Anthropologist
+4% Synergy $0.08
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+3% Synergy $2.05
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+2% Synergy $4.85

High Synergy Cards

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

Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+34% Synergy $0.20
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+27% Synergy $0.22
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+26% Synergy $0.98
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+24% Synergy $0.15
Twinferno Twinferno
+24% Synergy $0.21
Double Vision Double Vision
+23% Synergy $0.48
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+22% Synergy $0.46
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+22% Synergy $0.62
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+22% Synergy $0.15
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+22% Synergy $2.46

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 $1.59
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+18% Synergy $0.25
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+12% Synergy $1.26
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+10% Synergy $0.92
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.24
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+5% Synergy $1.33
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.50
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $1.43
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $1.42
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $30.28
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $13.26
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $49.82
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $38.10
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-16% Synergy $40.49

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 $0.15
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+15% Synergy $0.06
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+14% Synergy $0.76
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+13% Synergy $0.31
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
+13% Synergy $0.08
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+11% Synergy $0.54
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+11% Synergy $0.25
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+10% Synergy $2.23
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+10% Synergy $8.35
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+9% Synergy $4.41
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+9% Synergy $0.14
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+9% Synergy $0.17
Academy Wall Academy Wall
+9% Synergy $0.07
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
+8% Synergy $0.52
Storm Skreelix Storm Skreelix
+8% Synergy $0.06
Volshe Tideturner Volshe Tideturner
+8% Synergy $0.08
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+7% Synergy $0.15
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
+7% Synergy $0.26
Maelstrom Muse Maelstrom Muse
+7% Synergy $0.08
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+6% Synergy $0.21
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+6% Synergy $7.05
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+6% Synergy $0.28
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+6% Synergy $0.11
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+6% Synergy $0.12
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+6% Synergy $2.57
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.19
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+5% Synergy $17.07
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+5% Synergy $2.74
Tempest Angler Tempest Angler
+5% Synergy $0.05
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+5% Synergy $0.59
Curious Homunculus Voracious Reader Curious Homunculus
+5% Synergy $0.24
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+4% Synergy $0.26
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+4% Synergy $0.66
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+4% Synergy $0.29
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
+4% Synergy $0.13
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+3% Synergy $1.38
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+3% Synergy $0.18
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+3% Synergy $0.22
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+2% Synergy $24.17
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+2% Synergy $12.80
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+1% Synergy $1.36
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+1% Synergy $2.95
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
0% Synergy $5.28
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
0% Synergy $6.74
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
0% Synergy $2.27
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-4% Synergy $4.83
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-4% Synergy $9.57
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
-4% Synergy $7.40
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $2.48
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-8% Synergy $21.68

Instants

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

Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+19% Synergy $0.13
Shock Shock
+14% Synergy $0.03
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+13% Synergy $0.12
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+13% Synergy $0.10
Abrade Abrade
+12% Synergy $0.13
Seething Song Seething Song
+11% Synergy $8.14
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+11% Synergy $0.92
Cancel Cancel
+11% Synergy $0.29
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+9% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+7% Synergy $0.23
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+7% Synergy $0.10
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+5% Synergy $2.48
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+5% Synergy $0.40
Reverberate Reverberate
+4% Synergy $2.30
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+4% Synergy $0.06
Quick Study Quick Study
+4% Synergy $0.34
Ionize Ionize
+4% Synergy $0.23
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+3% Synergy $1.83
Refute Refute
+3% Synergy $0.08
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+3% Synergy $1.20
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+2% Synergy $9.32
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+2% Synergy $0.10
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+2% Synergy $0.41
Counterflux Counterflux
+2% Synergy $0.52
Shore Up Shore Up
+1% Synergy $0.07
Impulse Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.06
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
0% Synergy $0.11
Unwind Unwind
0% Synergy $1.20
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.40
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-1% Synergy $3.38
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-2% Synergy $3.19
Expedite Expedite
-3% Synergy $0.94
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.09
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-4% Synergy $7.78
Snap Snap
-5% Synergy $2.55
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $44.38
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-6% Synergy $0.21
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-6% Synergy $0.16
Big Score Big Score
-7% Synergy $0.77
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-7% Synergy $0.23
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-7% Synergy $0.81
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-8% Synergy $0.69
Consider Consider
-9% Synergy $0.29
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-11% Synergy $0.38
Swan Song Swan Song
-13% Synergy $7.46
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $48.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-14% Synergy $1.53
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-15% Synergy $0.35
Pongify Pongify
-15% Synergy $1.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $2.21

Sorceries

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

Grapeshot Grapeshot
+15% Synergy $0.24
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+15% Synergy $0.30
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+15% Synergy $0.44
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+14% Synergy $0.30
Boltwave Boltwave
+11% Synergy $1.93
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+11% Synergy $0.08
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+9% Synergy $0.18
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+8% Synergy $8.93
Divination Divination
+8% Synergy $0.06
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+8% Synergy $0.16
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+8% Synergy $0.09
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+8% Synergy $0.11
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+7% Synergy $1.83
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+7% Synergy $0.57
Banefire Banefire
+7% Synergy $0.58
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+6% Synergy $0.32
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $12.67
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+6% Synergy $0.06
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+6% Synergy $0.29
Impede Momentum Impede Momentum
+6% Synergy $0.05
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+5% Synergy $0.61
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.30
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.16
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+5% Synergy $0.09
Fireball Fireball
+5% Synergy $0.11
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+5% Synergy $0.42
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+4% Synergy $0.81
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.39
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.09
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+3% Synergy $0.28
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+3% Synergy $3.12
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+3% Synergy $0.19
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.25
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.14
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.07
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.22
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+3% Synergy $4.68
Smash to Dust Smash to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.15
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+3% Synergy $0.53
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.20
Crash Through Crash Through
+2% Synergy $0.22
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+2% Synergy $0.20
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+1% Synergy $1.49
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+1% Synergy $0.20
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.28
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-2% Synergy $3.24
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.31
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-9% Synergy $2.88
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $3.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+17% Synergy $27.10
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+16% Synergy $0.50
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+7% Synergy $0.34
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+6% Synergy $8.26
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+6% Synergy $7.77
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.13
Glamdring Glamdring
+4% Synergy $1.69
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.21
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-3% Synergy $16.88
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.60

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
+8% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
+8% Synergy $0.23
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+7% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+6% Synergy $6.33
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.51
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+5% Synergy $0.34
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+3% Synergy $0.35
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+2% Synergy $3.09
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $5.20
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $6.86
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-1% Synergy $1.66
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $1.30
Propaganda Propaganda
-8% Synergy $2.66
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-13% Synergy $9.05
Curiosity Curiosity
-17% Synergy $0.53

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+6% Synergy $0.97
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+3% Synergy $1.78
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-1% Synergy $9.28

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.39
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.20
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $6.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.12
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.24
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-11% Synergy $18.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.20

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.13
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+8% Synergy $0.98
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.19
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.25
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.37
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $3.66
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+3% Synergy $0.13
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $3.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.21
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-14% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.14
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-16% Synergy $0.88
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-22% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-26% Synergy $1.45

Lands

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

Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+22% Synergy $0.37
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+19% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.08
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+12% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.11
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+7% Synergy $0.12
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+6% Synergy $0.24
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+5% Synergy $0.07
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+4% Synergy $0.12
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.10
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.16
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.66
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
0% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.53
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $32.46
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-4% Synergy $0.12
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-5% Synergy $0.35
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $2.48
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-6% Synergy $2.32
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.20
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-7% Synergy
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-9% Synergy $0.24
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-10% Synergy $18.16
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-11% Synergy $3.92
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-11% Synergy $12.63
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-13% Synergy $3.48
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-17% Synergy $25.45
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy $0.19
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-18% Synergy $5.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-19% Synergy $0.15
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-20% Synergy $0.24
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-21% Synergy $0.22
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-21% Synergy $16.94
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-21% Synergy $0.46
Training Center Training Center
-23% Synergy $10.97

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