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Najal, the Storm Runner
Price tag $0.20

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

#2185 Current Rank
#2399 Last Week
#2064 Past 2 Years

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.

The Dawning Archaic The Dawning Archaic
+8% Synergy $1.48
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+3% Synergy $0.74
Abstract Paintmage Abstract Paintmage
+3% Synergy $0.29
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+1% Synergy $6.47
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
-4% Synergy $1.67

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 $0.30
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+27% Synergy $2.00
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+27% Synergy $0.32
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+24% Synergy $0.97
Twinferno Twinferno
+24% Synergy $0.36
Double Vision Double Vision
+22% Synergy $0.65
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+21% Synergy $0.26
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+21% Synergy $0.33
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+21% Synergy $3.33
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.32

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 $1.21
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+16% Synergy $0.30
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.26
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+10% Synergy $0.73
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+8% Synergy $0.96
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+5% Synergy $1.48
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.45
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.65
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.29
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $3.76

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $43.31
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-9% Synergy $18.49
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $67.07
Gamble Gamble
-12% Synergy $15.51
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-15% Synergy $58.22

Creatures

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

Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+14% Synergy $0.22
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+14% Synergy $0.24
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+13% Synergy $0.86
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+13% Synergy $1.51
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+13% Synergy $0.64
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+11% Synergy $0.80
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
+10% Synergy $0.18
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+9% Synergy $2.65
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+9% Synergy $0.19
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
+9% Synergy $0.62
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+8% Synergy $0.27
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+8% Synergy $4.97
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+8% Synergy $0.35
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+8% Synergy $0.28
Storm Skreelix Storm Skreelix
+8% Synergy $0.12
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+7% Synergy $4.85
Academy Wall Academy Wall
+7% Synergy $0.21
Maelstrom Muse Maelstrom Muse
+7% Synergy $0.14
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+6% Synergy $0.34
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+6% Synergy $5.26
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+6% Synergy $0.30
Volshe Tideturner Volshe Tideturner
+6% Synergy $0.14
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+5% Synergy $0.86
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+5% Synergy $0.31
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+5% Synergy $0.19
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+5% Synergy $4.12
Micromancer Micromancer
+5% Synergy $0.19
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+5% Synergy $0.23
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+4% Synergy $5.93
Tempest Angler Tempest Angler
+4% Synergy $0.20
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+4% Synergy $0.72
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+4% Synergy $0.24
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
+4% Synergy $0.47
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+3% Synergy $0.25
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+3% Synergy $0.35
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+3% Synergy $1.10
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+3% Synergy $0.22
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+3% Synergy $0.95
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+2% Synergy $27.73
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+1% Synergy $22.21
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
0% Synergy $2.21
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
0% Synergy $3.31
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-1% Synergy $1.99
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
-1% Synergy $17.23
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-2% Synergy $7.12
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
-4% Synergy $8.24
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.46
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-6% Synergy $3.03
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-6% Synergy $38.52
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-8% Synergy $34.66

Instants

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

Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+16% Synergy $0.21
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+13% Synergy $0.40
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+13% Synergy $0.18
Seething Song Seething Song
+12% Synergy $13.17
Shock Shock
+12% Synergy $0.13
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+11% Synergy $3.61
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+10% Synergy $0.19
Abrade Abrade
+9% Synergy $0.28
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+9% Synergy $0.25
Cancel Cancel
+9% Synergy $0.32
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+8% Synergy $0.26
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+6% Synergy $4.34
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+4% Synergy $0.20
Unsummon Unsummon
+4% Synergy $0.06
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+3% Synergy $2.49
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+3% Synergy $0.39
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $3.10
Refute Refute
+3% Synergy $0.24
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+3% Synergy $0.15
Ionize Ionize
+3% Synergy $0.37
Counterflux Counterflux
+3% Synergy $0.48
Shore Up Shore Up
+2% Synergy $0.23
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+2% Synergy $0.28
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.25
Think Twice Think Twice
+1% Synergy $0.13
Impulse Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.15
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
0% Synergy $6.02
Unwind Unwind
0% Synergy $0.96
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.39
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-1% Synergy $6.17
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-3% Synergy $3.25
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-4% Synergy $0.28
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-4% Synergy $0.48
Snap Snap
-5% Synergy $3.36
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $55.69
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-5% Synergy $0.23
Consider Consider
-6% Synergy $0.30
Big Score Big Score
-7% Synergy $0.59
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
-7% Synergy $0.31
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-7% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $1.05
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-8% Synergy $0.56
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.38
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $2.03
Flashback Flashback
-11% Synergy $5.39
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.25
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $70.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-13% Synergy $0.32
Pongify Pongify
-14% Synergy $1.85
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-16% Synergy $2.20

Sorceries

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

Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+15% Synergy $0.41
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+15% Synergy $0.46
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+14% Synergy $0.32
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+14% Synergy $0.33
Boltwave Boltwave
+13% Synergy $2.44
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+11% Synergy $0.21
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+9% Synergy $3.68
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+9% Synergy $8.33
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+9% Synergy $0.27
Divination Divination
+8% Synergy $0.23
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+8% Synergy $0.21
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+7% Synergy $0.29
Fireball Fireball
+7% Synergy $0.31
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+7% Synergy $0.39
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+7% Synergy $0.31
Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
+7% Synergy $3.22
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+6% Synergy $0.50
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+6% Synergy $7.73
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+6% Synergy $4.23
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+6% Synergy $1.88
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+6% Synergy $0.99
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+6% Synergy $0.57
Worldfire Worldfire
+6% Synergy $30.20
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+5% Synergy $0.21
Time Warp Time Warp
+5% Synergy $14.35
Banefire Banefire
+5% Synergy $0.77
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $0.46
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+5% Synergy $0.18
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+4% Synergy $0.27
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+4% Synergy $0.33
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+4% Synergy $0.29
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+3% Synergy $1.23
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.27
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+3% Synergy $0.39
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+3% Synergy $0.86
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $1.52
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.27
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+2% Synergy $0.32
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+2% Synergy $6.28
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.29
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+1% Synergy $0.35
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+1% Synergy $0.59
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+1% Synergy $0.34
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-3% Synergy $4.57
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $36.62
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $0.90
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.31
Flow State Flow State
-4% Synergy $2.26
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-9% Synergy $5.00
Windfall Windfall
-10% Synergy $4.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+15% Synergy $1.56
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+15% Synergy $19.79
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+6% Synergy $14.21
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $2.31
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+6% Synergy $0.37
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+4% Synergy $10.38
Glamdring Glamdring
+4% Synergy $2.34
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+3% Synergy $0.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.41

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
+10% Synergy $0.52
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+7% Synergy $6.94
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+7% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
+7% Synergy $0.32
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+6% Synergy $0.45
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.84
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+4% Synergy $0.38
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+3% Synergy $3.13
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $8.45
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+1% Synergy $2.78
Omniscience Omniscience
+1% Synergy $6.25
Wizard Class Wizard Class
0% Synergy $2.28
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-2% Synergy $1.21
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $3.20
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $11.93
Curiosity Curiosity
-18% Synergy $1.09

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+8% Synergy $1.50
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
0% Synergy $16.74

Utility Lands

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

Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+8% Synergy $1.81
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.47
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+4% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.34
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.31
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+1% Synergy $0.20
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.89
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $31.51
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.29
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+6% Synergy $0.40
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.35
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+3% Synergy $0.32
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $4.15
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.94
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.28
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $4.47
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.63
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-11% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.42
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.06
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-16% Synergy $2.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-24% Synergy $2.87

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+18% Synergy $0.13
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+16% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.13
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.16
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+6% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.34
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+5% Synergy $0.15
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+4% Synergy $0.28
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.17
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.20
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+3% Synergy $0.24
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+1% Synergy $0.28
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-1% Synergy $0.36
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.25
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.28
Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
-2% Synergy $0.16
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $36.62
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $1.06
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-5% Synergy $6.11
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.46
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.36
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-7% Synergy
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-9% Synergy $0.30
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-10% Synergy $23.74
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-11% Synergy $2.60
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-12% Synergy $1.63
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-12% Synergy $16.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-12% Synergy $7.22
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-13% Synergy $4.79
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-16% Synergy $6.18
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-17% Synergy $38.12
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-18% Synergy $0.40
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-18% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.25
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-21% Synergy $0.34
Training Center Training Center
-22% Synergy $15.71
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-23% Synergy $0.34
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-23% Synergy $12.78

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