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Ragnar
Price tag $24.80

Legendary Creature — Human Cleric

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Playstyle & Strategy

Auras 7% Banding 7% Enchantress 7% Lure 7% Wheels 7% +1/+1 Counters 3% Ad Nauseam 3% Aikido 3% Artifacts 3% Beasts 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#3107 Current Rank
#3272 Last Week
#2701 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ragnar.

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Commander, but Damage is Banned

New Cards

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

Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+4% Synergy $0.31
Thoughtweft Lieutenant Thoughtweft Lieutenant
+4% Synergy $0.16
Crossroads Watcher Crossroads Watcher
+4% Synergy $0.17
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+4% Synergy $0.56
Winnowing Winnowing
+3% Synergy $0.34

High Synergy Cards

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

Lure Lure
+33% Synergy $0.19
Tolarian Entrancer Tolarian Entrancer
+32% Synergy $1.54
Saprazzan Heir Saprazzan Heir
+30% Synergy $2.03
Elven Warhounds Elven Warhounds
+28% Synergy $0.55
Asceticism Asceticism
+28% Synergy $6.73
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+25% Synergy $6.67
Engulfing Slagwurm Engulfing Slagwurm
+25% Synergy $0.56
Shinen of Life's Roar Shinen of Life's Roar
+24% Synergy $0.58
Taunting Elf Taunting Elf
+24% Synergy $0.21
Tangle Asp Tangle Asp
+23% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

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

Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+15% Synergy $3.16
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+14% Synergy $0.40
Three Visits Three Visits
+9% Synergy $9.44
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy $13.51
Farseek Farseek
+6% Synergy $0.59
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $2.12
Cultivate Cultivate
+2% Synergy $0.23
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.68
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.40
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+13% Synergy $11.28
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $24.16
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $52.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $31.58
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
0% Synergy $4.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $59.86
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-1% Synergy $25.57
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.81
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $51.78
Farewell Farewell
-9% Synergy $6.23

Creatures

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

Tempting Licid Tempting Licid
+22% Synergy $0.30
Noble Quarry Noble Quarry
+20% Synergy $0.25
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.27
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+19% Synergy $12.52
Cockatrice Cockatrice
+18% Synergy $0.35
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+16% Synergy $0.25
Nacatl War-Pride Nacatl War-Pride
+16% Synergy $1.35
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+13% Synergy $0.35
Sylvan Basilisk Sylvan Basilisk
+13% Synergy $0.41
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+12% Synergy $10.33
Vortex Elemental Vortex Elemental
+12% Synergy $0.10
Thicket Basilisk Thicket Basilisk
+12% Synergy $67.49
Phytohydra Phytohydra
+11% Synergy $0.34
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+10% Synergy $2.37
Vigor Vigor
+10% Synergy $17.29
Chambered Nautilus Chambered Nautilus
+10% Synergy $0.20
Timber Wolves Timber Wolves
+10% Synergy $0.77
Kjeldoran Warrior Kjeldoran Warrior
+10% Synergy $0.20
Benalish Hero Benalish Hero
+10% Synergy $29.09
Weathered Bodyguards Weathered Bodyguards
+10% Synergy $0.25
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+9% Synergy $0.30
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+9% Synergy $0.34
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+9% Synergy $0.47
Illusory Ambusher Illusory Ambusher
+9% Synergy $0.17
Jangling Automaton Jangling Automaton
+9% Synergy $0.11
Pikemen Pikemen
+9% Synergy $0.07
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.51
Mesa Pegasus Mesa Pegasus
+8% Synergy $28.33
Novablast Wurm Novablast Wurm
+8% Synergy $2.04
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+7% Synergy $1.51
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+7% Synergy $12.35
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+7% Synergy $0.24
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+7% Synergy $5.82
Icatian Skirmishers Icatian Skirmishers
+7% Synergy $0.74
Kjeldoran Knight Kjeldoran Knight
+7% Synergy $1.17
Shield Bearer Shield Bearer
+7% Synergy $0.12
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+6% Synergy $0.33
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+6% Synergy $2.57
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+6% Synergy $4.23
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+5% Synergy $0.98
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+5% Synergy $31.06
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+4% Synergy $17.37
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+3% Synergy $0.42
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+2% Synergy $0.66
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+1% Synergy $10.80
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+1% Synergy $1.27
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $52.10
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
0% Synergy $18.42
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-1% Synergy $0.27
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
-2% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Debt of Loyalty Debt of Loyalty
+14% Synergy $16.93
Disenchant Disenchant
+10% Synergy $0.11
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+10% Synergy $1.73
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $2.04
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+8% Synergy $0.23
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+8% Synergy $10.08
Fog Fog
+8% Synergy $0.47
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+7% Synergy $0.29
Bloodscent Bloodscent
+7% Synergy $0.20
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.39
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+5% Synergy $1.62
Harrow Harrow
+5% Synergy $0.28
Formation Formation
+5% Synergy $0.84
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+2% Synergy $0.25
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+1% Synergy $0.43
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+1% Synergy $5.24
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.97
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.38
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.84
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $15.72
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-1% Synergy $2.91
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.07
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $50.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-1% Synergy $1.38
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $16.17
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $18.37
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $12.86
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.23
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-22% Synergy $2.35

Sorceries

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

Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+15% Synergy $0.83
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+11% Synergy $2.57
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $3.25
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+10% Synergy $1.35
Regrowth Regrowth
+9% Synergy $0.46
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+9% Synergy $0.31
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.17
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.43
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $6.71
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+6% Synergy $3.42
Open the Way Open the Way
+6% Synergy $4.65
Ponder Ponder
+5% Synergy $1.41
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+5% Synergy $1.89
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+5% Synergy $37.22
Wargate Wargate
+4% Synergy $3.37
Explore Explore
+3% Synergy $0.33
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $18.61
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.56
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.24
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $10.14
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+1% Synergy $0.29
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
-2% Synergy $4.34
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-2% Synergy $37.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+20% Synergy $1.58
Dead-Iron Sledge Dead-Iron Sledge
+14% Synergy $0.29
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $0.40
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+11% Synergy $0.62
Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+11% Synergy $0.47
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+9% Synergy $32.64
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+7% Synergy $3.92
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+5% Synergy $4.59
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.88
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-3% Synergy $60.80
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.55

Enchantments

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

Indrik Umbra Indrik Umbra
+18% Synergy $1.01
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+14% Synergy $25.82
Venom Venom
+14% Synergy $0.14
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+11% Synergy $6.66
Pariah Pariah
+11% Synergy $2.15
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.41
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+8% Synergy $5.27
Cooperation Cooperation
+8% Synergy $0.18
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+7% Synergy $11.53
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+7% Synergy $11.13
Broken Fall Broken Fall
+7% Synergy $0.17
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+7% Synergy $3.21
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+6% Synergy $6.14
Seton's Desire Seton's Desire
+6% Synergy $0.07
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+5% Synergy $5.60
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+5% Synergy $5.29
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+4% Synergy $5.99
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $25.17
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+3% Synergy $5.13
Rancor Rancor
+3% Synergy $1.32
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+3% Synergy $21.03
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+2% Synergy $1.40
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+2% Synergy $12.34
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+2% Synergy $3.08
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $10.46
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+1% Synergy $0.36
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+1% Synergy $6.35
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $1.19
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
-2% Synergy $1.30
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $3.20

Planeswalkers

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

Tamiyo, Field Researcher Tamiyo, Field Researcher
-3% Synergy $1.89

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+17% Synergy $69.71
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $6.89
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $8.95
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+2% Synergy $5.38
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $14.60
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.27
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $46.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.38
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $24.60
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Simic Signet Simic Signet
+8% Synergy $0.24
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+8% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+2% Synergy $0.25
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $0.90
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-2% Synergy $1.56
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-4% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $7.37
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+6% Synergy $7.84
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+6% Synergy $0.27
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+6% Synergy
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $6.71
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+6% Synergy $0.92
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+5% Synergy $11.94
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+5% Synergy $14.83
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $16.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $2.32
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+5% Synergy $12.42
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.68
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+4% Synergy $0.30
Savannah Savannah
+4% Synergy
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+4% Synergy $7.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.27
Tundra Tundra
+3% Synergy
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+3% Synergy $13.89
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $30.41
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.22
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+2% Synergy $0.24
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+1% Synergy $16.71
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.22
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $9.55
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-1% Synergy $6.04
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.20
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-2% Synergy $0.28
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $17.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.26
Island Island
-3% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.34
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-4% Synergy $2.47
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-5% Synergy $0.70
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-5% Synergy $0.67
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-6% Synergy $7.87
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-6% Synergy $5.18
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-8% Synergy $0.20
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-9% Synergy $0.35
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-9% Synergy $0.33
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-9% Synergy $0.35
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-10% Synergy $0.34
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-10% Synergy $0.29
Brushland Brushland
-10% Synergy $0.80
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-10% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.16
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-20% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-21% Synergy $0.22
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-21% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-23% Synergy $0.24

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