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Ragnar
Price tag $27.99

Legendary Creature — Human Cleric

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Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 9% Auras 6% Banding 6% Enchantress 6% Humans 6% Lure 6% +1/+1 Counters 3% Ad Nauseam 3% Aggro 3% Aikido 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2874 Current Rank
#3438 Last Week
#2644 Last Month

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ragnar.

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ragnar decks.

Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+5% Synergy $14.99

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ragnar's abilities and overall game plan.

Lure Lure
+36% Synergy $0.16
Tolarian Entrancer Tolarian Entrancer
+35% Synergy $1.66
Saprazzan Heir Saprazzan Heir
+33% Synergy $1.63
Elven Warhounds Elven Warhounds
+30% Synergy $0.48
Asceticism Asceticism
+28% Synergy $5.07
Engulfing Slagwurm Engulfing Slagwurm
+28% Synergy $0.54
Shinen of Life's Roar Shinen of Life's Roar
+26% Synergy $0.43
Taunting Elf Taunting Elf
+25% Synergy $0.20
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+25% Synergy $5.82
Tangle Asp Tangle Asp
+24% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ragnar decks.

Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+14% Synergy $1.91
Farseek Farseek
+11% Synergy $0.56
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+11% Synergy $1.14
Three Visits Three Visits
+10% Synergy $7.37
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.42
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+6% Synergy $12.29
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.03
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.69

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+15% Synergy $5.89
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $30.10
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $19.85
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $49.82
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $13.26
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-1% Synergy $22.40
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $38.10
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $44.01
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $40.49

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ragnar's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Tempting Licid Tempting Licid
+23% Synergy $0.32
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+22% Synergy $7.42
Noble Quarry Noble Quarry
+22% Synergy $0.37
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+20% Synergy $0.18
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+18% Synergy $0.18
Nacatl War-Pride Nacatl War-Pride
+18% Synergy $1.71
Cockatrice Cockatrice
+18% Synergy $0.11
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.24
Thicket Basilisk Thicket Basilisk
+14% Synergy $67.49
Sylvan Basilisk Sylvan Basilisk
+14% Synergy $0.37
Vortex Elemental Vortex Elemental
+13% Synergy $0.05
Phytohydra Phytohydra
+13% Synergy $0.26
Chambered Nautilus Chambered Nautilus
+12% Synergy $0.23
Weathered Bodyguards Weathered Bodyguards
+12% Synergy $0.26
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+12% Synergy $0.49
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+11% Synergy $5.36
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+11% Synergy $0.25
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+10% Synergy $3.44
Illusory Ambusher Illusory Ambusher
+10% Synergy $0.12
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+10% Synergy $0.29
Vigor Vigor
+9% Synergy $14.19
Timber Wolves Timber Wolves
+9% Synergy $0.84
Benalish Hero Benalish Hero
+9% Synergy $99.94
Kjeldoran Warrior Kjeldoran Warrior
+9% Synergy $0.17
Jangling Automaton Jangling Automaton
+9% Synergy $0.14
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+8% Synergy $1.18
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+8% Synergy $24.34
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+8% Synergy $0.17
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+7% Synergy $1.81
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+7% Synergy $0.26
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $0.12
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+7% Synergy $6.19
Pikemen Pikemen
+7% Synergy $0.13
Novablast Wurm Novablast Wurm
+7% Synergy $2.29
Camel Camel
+7% Synergy $5.96
Ayesha Tanaka Ayesha Tanaka
+7% Synergy $0.33
Kjeldoran Knight Kjeldoran Knight
+7% Synergy $1.01
Knights of Thorn Knights of Thorn
+7% Synergy $9.69
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+6% Synergy $0.18
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+6% Synergy $16.24
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+6% Synergy $29.52
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+6% Synergy $1.17
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $0.49
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+4% Synergy $0.36
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+2% Synergy $9.60
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $42.45
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $0.28
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
0% Synergy $1.00
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
-2% Synergy $0.12
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-3% Synergy $4.30

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ragnar safe.

Debt of Loyalty Debt of Loyalty
+13% Synergy $20.86
Disenchant Disenchant
+11% Synergy $0.14
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+10% Synergy $0.16
Fog Fog
+10% Synergy $0.42
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+10% Synergy $1.40
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+8% Synergy $0.19
Bloodscent Bloodscent
+8% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $1.53
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+7% Synergy $10.20
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $2.85
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+5% Synergy $0.86
Blaze of Glory Blaze of Glory
+5% Synergy
Provoke Provoke
+5% Synergy $0.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.25
Harrow Harrow
+4% Synergy $0.21
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+3% Synergy $0.10
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $44.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.90
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy $1.13
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.45
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.73
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.24
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
0% Synergy $3.75
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.51
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $9.85
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $14.80
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-2% Synergy $2.36
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-3% Synergy $9.67
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $7.46
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-19% Synergy $2.21

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ragnar's game plan and control the board.

Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+14% Synergy $0.63
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+11% Synergy $2.11
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+11% Synergy $1.27
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+10% Synergy $0.25
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+9% Synergy $2.48
Regrowth Regrowth
+9% Synergy $0.42
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+7% Synergy $1.86
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.22
Open the Way Open the Way
+5% Synergy $3.76
Wargate Wargate
+4% Synergy $2.97
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.10
Preordain Preordain
+4% Synergy $0.50
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $0.83
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+4% Synergy $36.53
Explore Explore
+3% Synergy $0.33
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $15.53
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+3% Synergy $1.33
Doomskar Doomskar
+3% Synergy $0.37
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.24
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $8.58
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-1% Synergy $31.42
Farewell Farewell
-9% Synergy $3.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+23% Synergy $1.82
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+14% Synergy $0.31
Dead-Iron Sledge Dead-Iron Sledge
+14% Synergy $0.23
Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+12% Synergy $0.41
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+12% Synergy $0.36
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+10% Synergy $25.08
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+8% Synergy $3.75
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+6% Synergy $3.54
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+4% Synergy $43.08
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.60

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ragnar's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Indrik Umbra Indrik Umbra
+21% Synergy $0.98
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+16% Synergy $21.29
Venom Venom
+15% Synergy $0.19
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+9% Synergy $3.90
Pariah Pariah
+9% Synergy $1.51
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+8% Synergy $10.80
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+8% Synergy $6.46
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+7% Synergy $4.78
Cooperation Cooperation
+7% Synergy $0.14
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+7% Synergy $3.23
Broken Fall Broken Fall
+6% Synergy $0.16
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.29
Charisma Charisma
+5% Synergy $9.92
Warrior's Resolve Warrior's Resolve
+5% Synergy $3.64
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $4.05
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $19.89
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+3% Synergy $9.02
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+3% Synergy $4.35
Rancor Rancor
+2% Synergy $1.13
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+2% Synergy $9.80
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+1% Synergy $3.20
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $9.05
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
0% Synergy $0.78
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
0% Synergy $1.44
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
0% Synergy $2.93
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $2.66
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-3% Synergy $0.94
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
-3% Synergy $1.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ragnar to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tamiyo, Field Researcher Tamiyo, Field Researcher
-2% Synergy $2.15

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+18% Synergy $70.44
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $5.36
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $7.24
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $6.17
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $21.09
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+2% Synergy $3.96
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.89
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.02
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $8.25
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.39
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $18.92
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $33.91
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.20

Mana Artifacts

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

Simic Signet Simic Signet
+9% Synergy $0.20
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+9% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.13
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $2.56
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.88
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+1% Synergy $0.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-4% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-4% Synergy $0.57
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-6% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.14
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.38

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ragnar decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Temple Garden Temple Garden
+6% Synergy $17.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $13.92
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+6% Synergy
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+5% Synergy $8.09
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $15.00
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $9.71
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.22
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+4% Synergy $0.16
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+4% Synergy $10.40
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.53
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $7.73
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+3% Synergy $12.19
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+3% Synergy $12.96
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.18
Savannah Savannah
+3% Synergy
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+3% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.16
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $24.75
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+2% Synergy $6.53
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
+2% Synergy $0.71
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+2% Synergy $13.82
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+1% Synergy $13.68
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
0% Synergy $0.22
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-1% Synergy $0.43
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
-3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
-4% Synergy $0.08
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-4% Synergy $0.26
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-4% Synergy $5.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.11
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-5% Synergy $0.20
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-5% Synergy $0.56
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.18
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-5% Synergy $1.65
Brushland Brushland
-6% Synergy $0.47
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-7% Synergy $0.50
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-7% Synergy $5.03
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-8% Synergy $0.14
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-9% Synergy $0.36
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-9% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-11% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.20
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-18% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
-20% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-20% Synergy $0.15
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-20% Synergy $0.20

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