Najal, the Storm Runner
$0.20

Legendary Creature — Efreet Wizard

Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 44% Spell Copy 12% Burn 8% Storm 6% Wizards 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2307 Current Rank

#2139 Last Week

#2242 Past 2 Years

484 Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Najal, the Storm Runner decks.

Geist of Saint Thalia

+8% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.33

Command the Stage

+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.20

Clash of Elements

+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.19

Twinned Vision

+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.20

Tomik, Izzet Sparkmage

+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.32

High Synergy Cards

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

Goblin Electromancer

+33% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.61

Wizards of Thay

+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.28

Thousand-Year Storm

+25% Synergy in 41% of decks $1.01

Haughty Djinn

+24% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.31

Double Vision

+22% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.73

Twinferno

+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.37

Stormcatch Mentor

+21% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.31

Archmage of Runes

+21% Synergy in 34% of decks $3.69

Balmor, Battlemage Captain

+20% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.31

Swiftwater Cliffs

+18% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.18

Top Cards

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

Goblin Electromancer

+33% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.61

Thousand-Year Storm

+25% Synergy in 41% of decks $1.01

Stormcatch Mentor

+21% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.31

Mana Geyser

+18% Synergy in 42% of decks $1.16

Guttersnipe

+16% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.51

Archmage Emeritus

+12% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.75

Negate

+11% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.22

Storm-Kiln Artist

+6% Synergy in 46% of decks $1.90

Preordain

+5% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.86

Counterspell

-9% Synergy in 42% of decks $4.32

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will

-5% Synergy in 23% of decks $39.43

Mystical Tutor

-7% Synergy in 14% of decks $16.95

Rhystic Study

-10% Synergy in 12% of decks $67.79

Cyclonic Rift

-12% Synergy in 10% of decks $39.05

Fierce Guardianship

-13% Synergy in 7% of decks $66.95

Creatures

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

Wizards of Thay

+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.28

Haughty Djinn

+24% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.31

Archmage of Runes

+21% Synergy in 34% of decks $3.69

Balmor, Battlemage Captain

+20% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.31

Talrand, Sky Summoner

+15% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.40

Mocking Sprite

+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.31

Murmuring Mystic

+12% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.71

Mizzix of the Izmagnus

+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.06

Melek, Izzet Paragon

+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.23

Thunderclap Drake

+11% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.86

Young Pyromancer

+10% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31

Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer

+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.25

Baral, Chief of Compliance

+9% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.47

Dualcaster Mage

+8% Synergy in 16% of decks $3.98

Archaeomancer

+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.35

Kaza, Roil Chaser

+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.22

Coruscation Mage

+7% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.74

Third Path Iconoclast

+7% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.37

Melek, Reforged Researcher

+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.54

Ashling, Flame Dancer

+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $6.02

Eris, Roar of the Storm

+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $4.07

Thermo-Alchemist

+6% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.37

Alania, Divergent Storm

+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.31

Firebrand Archer

+5% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.28

Tempest Angler

+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.17

Crackling Drake

+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.16

Abstract Paintmage

+4% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.23

The Dawning Archaic

+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.09

Prismari, the Inspiration

+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.50

Baral and Kari Zev

+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.24

Electro, Assaulting Battery

+4% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.64

Hydro-Channeler

+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.23

Sprite Dragon

+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.62

Lier, Disciple of the Drowned

+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.19

Hexing Squelcher

+2% Synergy in 16% of decks $19.21

Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch

+2% Synergy in 10% of decks $18.31

Veyran, Voice of Duality

+2% Synergy in 24% of decks $2.14

Jori En, Ruin Diver

+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.54

Electrostatic Field

+2% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.48

Erebor Flamesmith

+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.27

Ovika, Enigma Goliath

+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.24

Urabrask

+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $15.78

Kessig Flamebreather

+0% Synergy in 10% of decks $3.28

Sanar, Unfinished Genius

+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.28

Niv-Mizzet, Parun

+0% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.45

Niv-Mizzet, Visionary

-4% Synergy in 7% of decks $7.13

Pinnacle Monk

-4% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.07

Vivi Ornitier

-4% Synergy in 8% of decks $31.66

Harmonic Prodigy

-5% Synergy in 13% of decks $7.21

Birgi, God of Storytelling

-7% Synergy in 7% of decks $25.17

Instants

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

Twinferno

+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.37

Galvanic Iteration

+16% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.30

Lightning Strike

+14% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.20

Teach by Example

+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.13

Shock

+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.30

Storm King's Thunder

+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.17

Izzet Charm

+10% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.29

Essence Scatter

+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.18

Seething Song

+10% Synergy in 31% of decks $11.26

Cancel

+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.25

Lightning Bolt

+8% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.82

Abrade

+8% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.28

Flame of Anor

+7% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.77

Thrill of Possibility

+7% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29

Run Away Together

+4% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.19

Slick Sequence

+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.24

Electrodominance

+3% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.77

Quick Study

+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.19

Reverberate

+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.90

Narset's Reversal

+3% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.70

Refute

+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.24

Expansion // Explosion

+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.28

Shore Up

+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.24

Opt

+1% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.31

Fact or Fiction

+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.22

Aetherize

0% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.56

Return the Favor

0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.82

Pyretic Ritual

0% Synergy in 11% of decks $6.55

Desperate Ritual

0% Synergy in 9% of decks $6.32

Snap

-2% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.52

Prismari Command

-2% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.31

Unexpected Windfall

-3% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.65

Prismari Charm

-3% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.31

Dig Through Time

-4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.32

Mana Drain

-4% Synergy in 12% of decks $55.56

Consider

-4% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.29

Frantic Search

-5% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.88

Reality Shift

-5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.29

Rapid Hybridization

-6% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.99

Mystical Tutor

-7% Synergy in 14% of decks $16.95

Big Score

-7% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.47

Brainstorm

-8% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.67

Arcane Denial

-10% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.16

Deflecting Swat

-11% Synergy in 10% of decks $76.00

Swan Song

-12% Synergy in 10% of decks $11.90

Chaos Warp

-12% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.32

Cyclonic Rift

-12% Synergy in 10% of decks $39.05

Pongify

-13% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.07

Fierce Guardianship

-13% Synergy in 7% of decks $66.95

An Offer You Can't Refuse

-16% Synergy in 22% of decks $3.37

Sorceries

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

Grapeshot

+15% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.34

Mizzium Mortars

+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.54

Brass's Bounty

+14% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.65

Boltwave

+13% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.40

Solve the Equation

+11% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.43

Slip Through Space

+10% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.40

Gandalf's Sanction

+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.25

Crackle with Power

+9% Synergy in 19% of decks $9.40

Mystic Retrieval

+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.23

Divination

+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.15

Mizzix's Mastery

+7% Synergy in 26% of decks $7.89

Sozin's Comet

+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $3.83

Epic Experiment

+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.24

Expressive Iteration

+6% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.33

River's Rebuke

+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.48

Elemental Eruption

+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $3.56

Fireball

+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.31

Mind's Desire

+5% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.05

Beacon Bolt

+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.22

Lock and Load

+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.16

Fiery Confluence

+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.38

Flood of Recollection

+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.27

Blue Sun's Twilight

+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.56

Vandalblast

+5% Synergy in 30% of decks $2.44

Curse of the Swine

+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.29

Banefire

+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.86

Time Warp

+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $7.15

Wisdom of Ages

+4% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.29

Chain Reaction

+3% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.27

Aether Gale

+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.31

Treasure Cruise

+3% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.25

Tectonic Hazard

+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.35

Personal Tutor

+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $6.30

Finale of Revelation

+3% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.44

Cathartic Reunion

+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.27

Deep Analysis

+2% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.27

Enter the Enigma

+2% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.32

Serum Visions

+2% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.93

Pirate's Pillage

+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.62

Rapturous Moment

+0% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.23

Ponder

+0% Synergy in 37% of decks $2.61

Sleight of Hand

+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.24

Past in Flames

-1% Synergy in 10% of decks $3.96

Faithless Looting

-2% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.76

Stock Up

-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.24

Blasphemous Act

-3% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.55

Flow State

-4% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.66

Jeska's Will

-5% Synergy in 23% of decks $39.43

Gitaxian Probe

-7% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.25

Windfall

-8% Synergy in 16% of decks $5.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Twinning Staff

+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $17.60

Mindsplice Apparatus

+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.86

Primal Amulet

+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $11.21

Whispersilk Cloak

+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.40

Glamdring, Foe-hammer

+5% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.64

Robe of the Archmagi

+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.43

Winged Boots

+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $7.17

Wayfarer's Bauble

0% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.28

Swiftfoot Boots

-5% Synergy in 24% of decks $1.87

Lightning Greaves

-10% Synergy in 15% of decks $4.80

Enchantments

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

Double Vision

+22% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.73

Case of the Ransacked Lab

+9% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.64

Arcane Bombardment

+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $5.30

Swarm Intelligence

+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.39

Jace's Sanctum

+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.80

Fiery Inscription

+5% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.54

Leyline of Anticipation

+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $4.99

Aqueous Form

+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.29

Rite of the Dragoncaller

+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $4.13

Sorcerer Class

+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.98

Wizard Class

+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $3.22

Omniscience

+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $5.81

Propaganda

-6% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.17

Rhystic Study

-10% Synergy in 12% of decks $67.79

Mystic Remora

-12% Synergy in 6% of decks $13.30

Curiosity

-17% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.34

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Storm Conduit

+9% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.88

Ral, Crackling Wit

+1% Synergy in 13% of decks $11.36

Utility Lands

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

Fire Nation Palace

+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.95

Riptide Laboratory

+4% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.62

Halimar Depths

+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.40

Rogue's Passage

+2% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.93

Temple of the False God

+2% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.32

Restless Spire

+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.18

Mystic Sanctuary

+0% Synergy in 28% of decks $1.32

Reliquary Tower

-8% Synergy in 40% of decks $5.16

Otawara, Soaring City

-9% Synergy in 9% of decks $27.50

Mana Artifacts

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

Pyromancer's Goggles

+7% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.37

Commander's Sphere

+6% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.33

Sky Diamond

+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27

Resonating Lute

+4% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.25

Bender's Waterskin

+3% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.85

Fire Diamond

+3% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.39

Izzet Locket

+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.33

Tablet of Discovery

+2% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.98

Decanter of Endless Water

+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $4.33

Mind Stone

-2% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.30

Midnight Clock

-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.57

Thran Dynamo

-3% Synergy in 7% of decks $4.57

Thought Vessel

-9% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.98

Izzet Signet

-11% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.26

Fellwar Stone

-15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.85

Sol Ring

-16% Synergy in 70% of decks $1.61

Arcane Signet

-17% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.57

Talisman of Creativity

-24% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.60

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs

+18% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.18

Molten Tributary

+13% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.28

Evolving Wilds

+10% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.28

Izzet Guildgate

+10% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.11

Terramorphic Expanse

+8% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.33

Myriad Landscape

+6% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.33

Thriving Bluff

+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.22

Thriving Isle

+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.21

Eroded Canyon

+4% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.30

Peculiar Lighthouse

+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.21

Highland Lake

+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.23

Temple of Epiphany

+2% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.32

Island

+1% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.08

Mountain

+1% Synergy in 99% of decks $0.10

Prismari Campus

+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.33

Stark Industries

+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.24

Spectacle Summit

+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.13

Izzet Boilerworks

+0% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.35

Silverbluff Bridge

0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.31

Path of Ancestry

-1% Synergy in 13% of decks $11.73

Fabled Passage

-2% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.05

Sea Gate Restoration

-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $36.95

Pinnacle Monk

-4% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.07

Spirebluff Canal

-5% Synergy in 9% of decks $4.42

Volcanic Island

-5% Synergy in 10% of decks

Frostboil Snarl

-8% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.34

Ferrous Lake

-8% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.32

Riverpyre Verge

-9% Synergy in 13% of decks $13.95

Scorched Geyser

-10% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.69

Thundering Falls

-11% Synergy in 10% of decks $15.24

Sink into Stupor

-11% Synergy in 6% of decks $9.25

Riverglide Pathway

-12% Synergy in 11% of decks $4.98

Stormcarved Coast

-13% Synergy in 32% of decks $2.55

Fiery Islet

-14% Synergy in 10% of decks $4.86

Exotic Orchard

-15% Synergy in 19% of decks $8.00

Scalding Tarn

-16% Synergy in 15% of decks $33.46

Command Tower

-18% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.34

Cascade Bluffs

-19% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.31

Sulfur Falls

-19% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.22

Training Center

-21% Synergy in 21% of decks $18.60

Shivan Reef

-23% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.21

Steam Vents

-24% Synergy in 26% of decks $10.13

Najal, the Storm Runner Deck Stats

Based on 484 Najal, the Storm Runner decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards

Mana value	Cards
1	11
2	24
3	12
4	9
5	3
6	3
7	1
9	1

Card Types in the average deck

99 cards

Creature 19
Instant 17
Sorcery 17
Artifact 7
Enchantment 4
Planeswalker 1
Land 34

Card type	Cards
Creature	19
Instant	17
Sorcery	17
Artifact	7
Enchantment	4
Planeswalker	1
Land	34

Lands: 23 basic, 11 nonbasic

Decks by Bracket 96 decks with a bracket

1 · Exhibition

2 · Core

55%

3 · Upgraded

30%

4 · Optimized

10%

5 · cEDH

Popularity Rank monthly, #1 at the top

#1 #2450

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Month	Rank
2024-10	1276
2024-11	1617
2024-12	1937
2025-01	1573
2025-02	1794
2025-03	1630
2025-04	1757
2025-05	1663
2025-06	2072
2025-07	2130
2025-08	2213
2025-09	2237
2025-10	2123
2025-11	1929
2025-12	1847
2026-01	2152
2026-02	1848
2026-03	2179
2026-04	1985
2026-05	2151
2026-06	2085
2026-07	2449
2026-08	2450