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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

#2107 Current Rank
#1980 Last Week
#2044 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.

The Dawning Archaic The Dawning Archaic
+9% Synergy $2.22
Flow State Flow State
+8% Synergy $3.56
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+8% Synergy $10.49
Traumatic Critique Traumatic Critique
+3% Synergy $0.83
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+1% Synergy $3.44

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 $0.27
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+28% Synergy $1.62
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+26% Synergy $0.29
Twinferno Twinferno
+24% Synergy $0.30
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+23% Synergy $0.58
Double Vision Double Vision
+22% Synergy $0.55
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+22% Synergy $0.35
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+22% Synergy $2.78
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+22% Synergy $0.30
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+21% Synergy $0.31

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 $1.29
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+15% Synergy $0.25
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+15% Synergy $0.36
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+10% Synergy $0.65
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.07
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+8% Synergy $2.85
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+5% Synergy $1.36
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.57
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.41
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $2.67

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $42.17
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $17.01
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $65.62
Gamble Gamble
-12% Synergy $14.81
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $41.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-15% Synergy $55.29

Creatures

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

Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+14% Synergy $0.18
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.63
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+13% Synergy $0.24
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+12% Synergy $0.42
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+12% Synergy $0.48
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
+12% Synergy $0.15
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+10% Synergy $2.17
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+10% Synergy $1.46
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+10% Synergy $0.34
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+9% Synergy $0.25
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+8% Synergy $0.18
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+8% Synergy $5.51
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+8% Synergy $0.18
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
+8% Synergy $0.59
Storm Skreelix Storm Skreelix
+8% Synergy $0.08
Academy Wall Academy Wall
+8% Synergy $0.22
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+7% Synergy $6.00
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+6% Synergy $0.36
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+6% Synergy $0.26
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+6% Synergy $4.88
Enraged Flamecaster Enraged Flamecaster
+6% Synergy $0.16
Maelstrom Muse Maelstrom Muse
+6% Synergy $0.11
Volshe Tideturner Volshe Tideturner
+6% Synergy $0.11
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+5% Synergy $5.12
Tempest Angler Tempest Angler
+5% Synergy $0.12
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+5% Synergy $0.14
Zaffai and the Tempests Zaffai and the Tempests
+5% Synergy $0.20
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
+5% Synergy $0.27
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+5% Synergy $3.89
Flaring Cinder Flaring Cinder
+5% Synergy $0.05
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+4% Synergy $0.90
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+4% Synergy $0.31
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+4% Synergy $16.58
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+4% Synergy $0.33
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+4% Synergy $0.72
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+4% Synergy $0.26
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+3% Synergy $0.30
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+3% Synergy $0.87
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+2% Synergy $1.09
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+2% Synergy $0.23
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+1% Synergy $22.44
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-1% Synergy $6.64
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-1% Synergy $1.58
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-1% Synergy $2.75
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-1% Synergy $2.90
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
-1% Synergy $15.46
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.06
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
-4% Synergy $7.44
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-6% Synergy $3.08
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-9% Synergy $30.26

Instants

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

Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+17% Synergy $0.16
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+13% Synergy $0.11
Shock Shock
+12% Synergy $0.10
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+12% Synergy $0.10
Seething Song Seething Song
+11% Synergy $12.88
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+11% Synergy $0.32
Abrade Abrade
+10% Synergy $0.40
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+10% Synergy $2.42
Cancel Cancel
+9% Synergy $0.31
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+7% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+7% Synergy $0.27
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+5% Synergy $3.60
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+4% Synergy $0.23
Unsummon Unsummon
+4% Synergy $0.06
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+3% Synergy $2.53
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+3% Synergy $0.18
Refute Refute
+3% Synergy $0.27
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $3.61
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+3% Synergy $0.13
Quick Study Quick Study
+3% Synergy $0.09
Ionize Ionize
+3% Synergy $0.37
Counterflux Counterflux
+3% Synergy $0.45
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+2% Synergy $0.48
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+1% Synergy $14.01
Shore Up Shore Up
+1% Synergy $0.16
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.26
Unwind Unwind
+1% Synergy $1.02
Impulse Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.27
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.36
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-1% Synergy $5.44
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.22
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-3% Synergy $3.06
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-3% Synergy $4.01
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
-4% Synergy $0.25
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-5% Synergy $0.33
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $52.04
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-5% Synergy $0.33
Snap Snap
-6% Synergy $3.45
Big Score Big Score
-7% Synergy $0.70
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-7% Synergy $0.40
Consider Consider
-8% Synergy $0.23
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-8% Synergy $0.48
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.37
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-10% Synergy $0.46
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $68.08
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy $1.33
Swan Song Swan Song
-13% Synergy $7.03
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-15% Synergy $0.32
Pongify Pongify
-15% Synergy $1.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-16% Synergy $2.00

Sorceries

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

Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+15% Synergy $0.38
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+14% Synergy $0.41
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+14% Synergy $0.30
Boltwave Boltwave
+13% Synergy $1.40
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+10% Synergy $0.26
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+9% Synergy $0.19
Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
+9% Synergy $3.94
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+8% Synergy $3.53
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+8% Synergy $12.33
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+8% Synergy $0.26
Divination Divination
+7% Synergy $0.16
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+7% Synergy $0.32
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+7% Synergy $0.31
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+6% Synergy $0.28
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+6% Synergy $3.92
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+6% Synergy $1.89
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+6% Synergy $0.94
Fireball Fireball
+6% Synergy $0.23
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+6% Synergy $0.13
Worldfire Worldfire
+6% Synergy $30.80
Impede Momentum Impede Momentum
+6% Synergy $0.18
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+5% Synergy $0.33
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+5% Synergy $0.30
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+5% Synergy $0.38
Banefire Banefire
+5% Synergy $1.11
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $0.50
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+4% Synergy $7.10
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+4% Synergy $0.28
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.46
Time Warp Time Warp
+4% Synergy $13.39
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+4% Synergy $0.26
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.38
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+4% Synergy $0.19
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.26
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.29
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.29
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+3% Synergy $4.99
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+2% Synergy $0.25
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+2% Synergy $0.37
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+2% Synergy $0.83
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.28
Smash to Dust Smash to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.31
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+1% Synergy $1.15
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+1% Synergy $0.48
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.39
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-3% Synergy $4.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $0.71
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.27
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-9% Synergy $3.29
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $4.72

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+15% Synergy $1.01
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+15% Synergy $17.52
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+6% Synergy $12.33
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+6% Synergy $0.36
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $3.74
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+4% Synergy $10.99
Glamdring Glamdring
+4% Synergy $2.89
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.40

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 $0.46
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
+8% Synergy $0.31
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+7% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+6% Synergy $6.73
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.82
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+4% Synergy $0.70
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+4% Synergy $0.36
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+4% Synergy $0.31
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+3% Synergy $2.63
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $8.87
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+1% Synergy $2.70
Omniscience Omniscience
+1% Synergy $5.25
Wizard Class Wizard Class
0% Synergy $3.65
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-3% Synergy $0.90
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $3.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $10.76
Curiosity Curiosity
-18% Synergy $1.14

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+8% Synergy $1.10
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
0% Synergy $13.54

Utility Lands

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

Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+9% Synergy $1.59
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+3% Synergy $0.50
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.31
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+2% Synergy $0.33
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.86
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.43
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-11% Synergy $28.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.24
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+7% Synergy $0.46
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.35
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.39
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+3% Synergy $0.24
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.72
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $5.19
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
-1% Synergy $0.29
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $4.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.35
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-5% Synergy $0.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.17
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-15% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-17% Synergy $0.64
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-21% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-24% Synergy $1.30

Lands

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

Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+19% Synergy $0.26
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+17% Synergy $0.13
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.31
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+6% Synergy $0.30
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+5% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.28
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+4% Synergy $0.28
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+4% Synergy $0.31
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.14
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.09
Airship Engine Room Airship Engine Room
+3% Synergy $0.24
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.19
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+2% Synergy $0.17
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.90
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.36
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-2% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $0.96
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-3% Synergy $0.37
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $33.21
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.06
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-5% Synergy $3.23
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-6% Synergy $4.36
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.29
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-8% Synergy
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-9% Synergy $0.30
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-10% Synergy $21.97
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-11% Synergy $1.33
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-12% Synergy $16.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-12% Synergy $5.63
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-13% Synergy $4.34
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-17% Synergy $5.69
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-18% Synergy $0.39
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-18% Synergy $34.74
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-19% Synergy $0.34
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-21% Synergy $0.41
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-22% Synergy $10.89
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-23% Synergy $0.27
Training Center Training Center
-23% Synergy $13.96

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