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Najal, the Storm Runner
Price tag $0.09

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

#2028 Current Rank
#1647 Last Week
#1790 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.

Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+4% Synergy $0.09
Ice Flan Ice Flan
+4% Synergy $0.03
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+1% Synergy $0.18
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
0% Synergy $43.65
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
0% Synergy $0.18

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
+27% Synergy $0.32
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+26% Synergy $0.35
Twinferno Twinferno
+26% Synergy $0.20
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+25% Synergy $0.37
Double Vision Double Vision
+24% Synergy $0.49
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+22% Synergy $0.41
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+21% Synergy $1.02
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+21% Synergy $0.31
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+21% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

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

Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+19% Synergy $1.76
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+16% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+13% Synergy $0.99
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.24
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+9% Synergy $1.28
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+6% Synergy $0.90
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.65
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $1.65
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.51

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $26.15
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $11.92
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $48.94
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $7.91
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $46.20
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $48.08
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-15% Synergy $42.63

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 $0.13
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+14% Synergy $0.32
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+13% Synergy $0.06
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+13% Synergy $0.29
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
+13% Synergy $0.12
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+11% Synergy $1.62
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+11% Synergy $2.44
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+11% Synergy $0.32
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+10% Synergy $0.28
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
+10% Synergy $0.54
Storm Skreelix Storm Skreelix
+10% Synergy $0.07
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+9% Synergy $4.26
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+9% Synergy $0.11
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+9% Synergy $0.19
Academy Wall Academy Wall
+9% Synergy $0.06
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+8% Synergy $0.12
Maelstrom Muse Maelstrom Muse
+8% Synergy $0.09
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+7% Synergy $1.23
Curious Homunculus Voracious Reader Curious Homunculus
+7% Synergy $0.22
Volshe Tideturner Volshe Tideturner
+7% Synergy $0.05
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+6% Synergy $0.23
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+6% Synergy $0.18
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+6% Synergy $0.16
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+6% Synergy $0.93
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
+6% Synergy $0.38
Tempest Angler Tempest Angler
+5% Synergy $0.04
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+5% Synergy $0.16
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+5% Synergy $1.48
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+5% Synergy $0.12
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
+5% Synergy $0.12
Vadrik, Astral Archmage Vadrik, Astral Archmage
+5% Synergy $0.22
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+4% Synergy $0.29
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+4% Synergy $2.35
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+4% Synergy $0.51
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+4% Synergy $0.26
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+3% Synergy $0.85
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+3% Synergy $1.59
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+3% Synergy $0.23
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+2% Synergy $0.15
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+1% Synergy $23.71
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+1% Synergy $13.12
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+1% Synergy $0.63
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+1% Synergy $0.13
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
0% Synergy $4.28
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
0% Synergy $1.22
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-1% Synergy $16.52
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
-1% Synergy $6.35
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-3% Synergy $5.29
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.74
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-8% Synergy $19.52

Instants

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

Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+17% Synergy $0.06
Shock Shock
+13% Synergy $0.04
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+13% Synergy $0.13
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+13% Synergy $0.08
Seething Song Seething Song
+12% Synergy $6.27
Cancel Cancel
+11% Synergy $0.27
Abrade Abrade
+10% Synergy $0.15
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+10% Synergy $0.80
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+8% Synergy $0.06
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+7% Synergy $0.18
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+7% Synergy $0.21
Refute Refute
+6% Synergy $0.14
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+6% Synergy $0.36
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+5% Synergy $3.65
Reverberate Reverberate
+5% Synergy $1.93
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+4% Synergy $0.15
Ionize Ionize
+4% Synergy $0.23
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+4% Synergy $1.26
Display of Power Display of Power
+4% Synergy $0.22
Unsummon Unsummon
+4% Synergy $0.24
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+3% Synergy $2.35
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+3% Synergy $0.22
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+3% Synergy $0.25
Quick Study Quick Study
+3% Synergy $0.28
Counterflux Counterflux
+3% Synergy $0.51
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+1% Synergy $5.81
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.17
Shore Up Shore Up
+1% Synergy $0.12
Impulse Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.07
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
0% Synergy $2.33
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.29
Expedite Expedite
-1% Synergy $0.53
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-1% Synergy $0.28
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.14
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-2% Synergy $0.98
Snap Snap
-4% Synergy $1.54
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $42.96
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-5% Synergy $0.32
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-5% Synergy $15.68
Big Score Big Score
-6% Synergy $0.62
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.25
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-6% Synergy $0.34
Consider Consider
-7% Synergy $0.46
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-9% Synergy $0.34
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-9% Synergy $1.15
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $6.09
Pongify Pongify
-14% Synergy $2.10
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-15% Synergy $1.75
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-16% Synergy $0.34
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $1.46

Sorceries

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

Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+17% Synergy $0.50
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+15% Synergy $0.51
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+14% Synergy $0.23
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+14% Synergy $0.30
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+12% Synergy $0.13
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+9% Synergy $0.10
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+8% Synergy $5.26
Boltwave Boltwave
+8% Synergy $1.99
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+8% Synergy $0.12
Divination Divination
+8% Synergy $0.05
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+8% Synergy $0.11
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+7% Synergy $1.75
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+7% Synergy $0.65
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+7% Synergy $0.07
Impede Momentum Impede Momentum
+7% Synergy $0.05
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+6% Synergy $0.24
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $13.00
Banefire Banefire
+6% Synergy $0.45
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+6% Synergy $0.22
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.11
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.23
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+5% Synergy $0.77
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $0.34
Fireball Fireball
+5% Synergy $0.07
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+4% Synergy $0.21
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+4% Synergy $0.50
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+4% Synergy $0.13
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+4% Synergy $0.32
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.08
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+3% Synergy $0.44
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+3% Synergy $1.62
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.19
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.12
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+3% Synergy $0.57
Crash Through Crash Through
+3% Synergy $0.17
Smash to Dust Smash to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.14
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+3% Synergy $0.41
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.14
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+2% Synergy $0.71
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.25
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+2% Synergy $0.20
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+2% Synergy $4.83
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+1% Synergy $0.31
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
0% Synergy $0.18
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.73
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-3% Synergy $3.16
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $1.13
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.29
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-10% Synergy $4.80
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $3.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+19% Synergy $6.82
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+16% Synergy $0.38
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+8% Synergy $7.08
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+7% Synergy $0.24
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+6% Synergy $4.99
Glamdring Glamdring
+5% Synergy $1.00
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.30
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-3% Synergy $14.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.45

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 $0.67
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+8% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
+8% Synergy $0.27
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+7% Synergy $1.11
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+5% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+5% Synergy $1.40
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+4% Synergy $0.20
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+3% Synergy $0.28
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $8.53
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $1.77
Omniscience Omniscience
+1% Synergy $3.83
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
0% Synergy $1.60
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-1% Synergy $1.18
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-1% Synergy $1.44
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-2% Synergy $0.75
Propaganda Propaganda
-8% Synergy $2.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-11% Synergy $8.34
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
+7% Synergy $0.80
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+4% Synergy $2.21
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-1% Synergy $10.22

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+6% Synergy $0.53
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+4% Synergy $0.34
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+4% Synergy $0.06
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.14
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.27
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.25
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-2% Synergy $0.15
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-2% Synergy $0.23
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $1.98
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-11% Synergy $19.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+8% Synergy $0.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.16
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.14
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+5% Synergy $0.23
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+4% Synergy $0.14
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $2.10
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+3% Synergy $0.11
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.44
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.33
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-13% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-16% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-21% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-25% Synergy $1.32

Lands

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

Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+21% Synergy $0.32
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+17% Synergy $0.03
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+13% Synergy $0.23
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.28
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+7% Synergy $0.23
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+6% Synergy $0.12
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $0.08
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+4% Synergy $0.20
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.10
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+4% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.11
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy $0.61
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
0% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.18
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-3% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.53
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $34.20
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-4% Synergy $0.29
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-4% Synergy $2.84
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.74
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-6% Synergy
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.20
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-10% Synergy $2.60
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-11% Synergy $0.33
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-11% Synergy $17.89
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-11% Synergy $11.03
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-12% Synergy $4.73
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-15% Synergy $24.04
Command Tower Command Tower
-16% Synergy $0.22
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-19% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-19% Synergy $0.45
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-19% Synergy $2.38
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-20% Synergy $14.78
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-21% Synergy $0.24
Training Center Training Center
-21% Synergy $10.54
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-21% Synergy $0.51

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