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Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner
Price tag $0.50

Legendary CreatureElder Dragon

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Naya

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2565 Current Rank
#2637 Last Week
#2327 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner decks.

Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+10% Synergy $4.12
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+8% Synergy $0.31
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+6% Synergy $4.72
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $91.71
Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
+4% Synergy $0.15

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner's abilities and overall game plan.

Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+38% Synergy $0.37
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+31% Synergy $3.53
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+26% Synergy $0.52
Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+25% Synergy $1.70
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+25% Synergy $0.26
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
+24% Synergy $4.08
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+24% Synergy $0.40
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+22% Synergy $0.29
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+22% Synergy $0.47
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+20% Synergy $0.47

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner decks.

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $1.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.95
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.44
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $1.45
Beast Within Beast Within
+9% Synergy $0.52
Cultivate Cultivate
+7% Synergy $0.35
Farseek Farseek
+2% Synergy $0.55
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
0% Synergy $2.40
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $37.03
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $6.17
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $28.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $53.21
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+20% Synergy $2.06
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+16% Synergy $0.70
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+16% Synergy $0.74
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+16% Synergy $4.73
Dromoka, the Eternal Dromoka, the Eternal
+16% Synergy $0.51
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+15% Synergy $0.23
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+15% Synergy $0.76
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+14% Synergy $1.89
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+14% Synergy $7.56
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+14% Synergy $0.63
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+13% Synergy $0.23
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+12% Synergy $4.05
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+12% Synergy $18.14
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+12% Synergy $0.31
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+12% Synergy $0.51
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+11% Synergy $1.97
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+10% Synergy $4.58
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+10% Synergy $5.55
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+10% Synergy $4.67
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+10% Synergy $3.56
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+10% Synergy $0.35
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+9% Synergy $11.91
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+9% Synergy $28.62
Satyr Enchanter Satyr Enchanter
+9% Synergy $0.89
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+9% Synergy $8.23
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+9% Synergy $0.25
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+9% Synergy $1.22
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+9% Synergy $4.74
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+8% Synergy $0.90
Tyrant's Familiar Tyrant's Familiar
+8% Synergy $0.92
Dragonlord Atarka Dragonlord Atarka
+8% Synergy $0.52
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+8% Synergy $25.78
Adult Gold Dragon Adult Gold Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.33
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.42
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+7% Synergy $30.29
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+7% Synergy $1.11
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+7% Synergy $3.36
Jukai Naturalist Jukai Naturalist
+7% Synergy $0.81
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+7% Synergy $0.84
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+7% Synergy $0.23
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+6% Synergy $0.32
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+6% Synergy $1.29
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+5% Synergy $4.93
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+5% Synergy $4.85
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+5% Synergy $4.99
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+2% Synergy $20.30
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
0% Synergy $8.49
Professor Hojo Professor Hojo
0% Synergy $0.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $59.32
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-13% Synergy $3.71

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner safe.

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+19% Synergy $0.47
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+14% Synergy $0.86
Naya Charm Naya Charm
+12% Synergy $0.37
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+12% Synergy $0.41
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+11% Synergy $4.41
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.34
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+9% Synergy $0.52
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+8% Synergy $1.19
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+7% Synergy $0.33
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+6% Synergy $0.27
Fog Fog
+5% Synergy $1.14
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+5% Synergy $0.22
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+4% Synergy $4.73
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.21
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+4% Synergy $6.97
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $16.68
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+4% Synergy $0.40
Big Score Big Score
+3% Synergy $0.53
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.30
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+3% Synergy $0.95
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.30
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.85
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-3% Synergy $10.71
Harrow Harrow
-3% Synergy $0.37
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-5% Synergy $15.93
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $22.25
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $67.12
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-10% Synergy $14.58

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner's game plan and control the board.

Harmonize Harmonize
+19% Synergy $0.26
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+18% Synergy $3.53
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+15% Synergy $2.81
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.42
Single Combat Single Combat
+9% Synergy $0.62
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+9% Synergy $2.46
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+9% Synergy $0.73
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+8% Synergy $0.28
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $11.82
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $3.91
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.67
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+4% Synergy $4.22
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+4% Synergy $8.64
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+4% Synergy $0.33
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+4% Synergy $0.29
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+3% Synergy $0.92
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+3% Synergy $0.24
Decimate Decimate
+2% Synergy $0.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $7.05
Migration Path Migration Path
+2% Synergy $0.38
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+2% Synergy $0.34
Explore Explore
-1% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.88
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $5.31
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $1.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+15% Synergy $0.26
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+13% Synergy $1.64
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+12% Synergy $12.74
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+12% Synergy $1.18
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+11% Synergy $0.77
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+8% Synergy $4.17
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+8% Synergy $3.15
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+8% Synergy $1.75
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+7% Synergy $41.06
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $19.23
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $26.88
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+6% Synergy $39.40
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+6% Synergy $30.98
Embercleave Embercleave
+6% Synergy $9.51
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+6% Synergy $4.33
Sunforger Sunforger
+5% Synergy $3.48
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+4% Synergy $1.61
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+4% Synergy $8.21
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $2.69
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+4% Synergy $1.44
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+3% Synergy $1.35
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+2% Synergy $13.69
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+1% Synergy $5.78
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+1% Synergy $6.50
The Great Henge The Great Henge
0% Synergy $64.01
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
0% Synergy $2.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+19% Synergy $0.66
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+17% Synergy $0.35
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+15% Synergy $2.14
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+15% Synergy $3.59
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+14% Synergy $18.46
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+12% Synergy $7.05
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+11% Synergy $0.42
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+10% Synergy $10.56
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+10% Synergy $0.34
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+9% Synergy $1.60
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+9% Synergy $6.59
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.38
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+8% Synergy $0.39
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+8% Synergy $3.98
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+8% Synergy $1.45
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+8% Synergy $2.56
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+8% Synergy $0.36
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+8% Synergy $0.27
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+7% Synergy $8.31
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+7% Synergy $0.34
Colossification Colossification
+7% Synergy $0.62
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+7% Synergy $0.81
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+6% Synergy $0.42
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+6% Synergy $2.63
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+6% Synergy $4.53
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+6% Synergy $1.03
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $0.59
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+6% Synergy $9.48
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+6% Synergy $0.20
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+5% Synergy $0.98
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+5% Synergy $6.04
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+5% Synergy $1.14
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+4% Synergy $12.12
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+4% Synergy $2.84
Rancor Rancor
+4% Synergy $1.63
Greater Good Greater Good
+4% Synergy $5.26
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $4.72
Trace of Abundance Trace of Abundance
+4% Synergy $1.56
Unflinching Courage Unflinching Courage
+4% Synergy $0.10
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+4% Synergy $0.22
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $26.78
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+3% Synergy $4.28
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+3% Synergy $0.31
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+2% Synergy $5.20
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $1.64
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
0% Synergy $33.03

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Calix, Destiny's Hand Calix, Destiny's Hand
+5% Synergy $1.21

Utility Lands

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

Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+18% Synergy $0.37
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.52
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+6% Synergy $12.90
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+6% Synergy $13.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $2.94
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+5% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.38
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+4% Synergy $0.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.35
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $50.77
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $15.43

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+18% Synergy $0.41
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+15% Synergy $0.36
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+15% Synergy $0.28
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+12% Synergy $0.44
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+11% Synergy $0.41
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+11% Synergy $0.27
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+10% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.33
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+6% Synergy $1.69
Obelisk of Naya Obelisk of Naya
+5% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+3% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+1% Synergy $4.89
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $4.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.13

Lands

The mana base foundation for Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+19% Synergy $0.47
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.28
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+7% Synergy $0.21
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+7% Synergy $0.34
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+6% Synergy $0.35
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+5% Synergy $0.46
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.37
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+4% Synergy $16.58
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.25
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+4% Synergy $10.91
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+3% Synergy $1.96
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+3% Synergy $0.27
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+2% Synergy $17.46
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+2% Synergy $2.20
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+2% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+2% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+2% Synergy $0.28
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+2% Synergy $0.31
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+1% Synergy $0.34
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+1% Synergy $1.10
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+1% Synergy $2.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.24
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+1% Synergy $0.28
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.09
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
0% Synergy $0.34
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
0% Synergy $2.60
Taiga Taiga
0% Synergy
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $7.01
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $356.24
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-1% Synergy $0.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Savannah Savannah
-1% Synergy
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-3% Synergy $16.99
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-3% Synergy $10.35
Brushland Brushland
-3% Synergy $1.35
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-4% Synergy $6.94
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.12
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-6% Synergy $0.32
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-6% Synergy $0.27
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-6% Synergy $7.91
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $31.39
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.27
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-8% Synergy $17.38
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-10% Synergy $11.39
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.82

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