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Ragnar
Price tag $27.37

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

#2528 Current Rank
#2588 Last Week
#2653 Last Month

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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.

Honest Work Honest Work
+2% Synergy $0.10
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+2% Synergy $2.59
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
-2% Synergy $58.45

High Synergy Cards

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

Tolarian Entrancer Tolarian Entrancer
+34% Synergy $1.68
Lure Lure
+33% Synergy $0.19
Saprazzan Heir Saprazzan Heir
+31% Synergy $1.94
Elven Warhounds Elven Warhounds
+30% Synergy $0.54
Asceticism Asceticism
+28% Synergy $6.56
Engulfing Slagwurm Engulfing Slagwurm
+27% Synergy $0.55
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+26% Synergy $6.85
Shinen of Life's Roar Shinen of Life's Roar
+25% Synergy $0.52
Tangle Asp Tangle Asp
+24% Synergy $0.11
Taunting Elf Taunting Elf
+24% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+14% Synergy $2.44
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+14% Synergy $0.44
Three Visits Three Visits
+9% Synergy $7.93
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+9% Synergy $0.50
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.49
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy $12.82
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.40
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.60
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.13
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $0.95

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+13% Synergy $6.75
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $20.14
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $32.90
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $46.56
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-1% Synergy $21.54
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $53.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $40.86
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Tempting Licid Tempting Licid
+23% Synergy $0.30
Noble Quarry Noble Quarry
+21% Synergy $0.37
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+20% Synergy $0.23
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+20% Synergy $7.54
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+17% Synergy $0.16
Cockatrice Cockatrice
+17% Synergy $0.11
Nacatl War-Pride Nacatl War-Pride
+17% Synergy $1.25
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.23
Sylvan Basilisk Sylvan Basilisk
+14% Synergy $0.39
Vortex Elemental Vortex Elemental
+13% Synergy $0.11
Thicket Basilisk Thicket Basilisk
+13% Synergy $67.49
Phytohydra Phytohydra
+12% Synergy $0.28
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+11% Synergy $8.66
Vigor Vigor
+10% Synergy $15.44
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+10% Synergy $0.40
Chambered Nautilus Chambered Nautilus
+10% Synergy $0.18
Weathered Bodyguards Weathered Bodyguards
+10% Synergy $0.25
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+10% Synergy $0.28
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+10% Synergy $0.50
Illusory Ambusher Illusory Ambusher
+10% Synergy $0.10
Jangling Automaton Jangling Automaton
+10% Synergy $0.10
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+9% Synergy $0.24
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+9% Synergy $2.31
Timber Wolves Timber Wolves
+9% Synergy $0.77
Benalish Hero Benalish Hero
+9% Synergy $99.94
Kjeldoran Warrior Kjeldoran Warrior
+9% Synergy $0.21
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+8% Synergy $1.35
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+8% Synergy $11.64
Pikemen Pikemen
+8% Synergy $0.07
Novablast Wurm Novablast Wurm
+8% Synergy $2.14
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+8% Synergy $6.34
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+7% Synergy $0.21
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+7% Synergy $3.34
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+6% Synergy $1.71
Mesa Pegasus Mesa Pegasus
+6% Synergy $28.33
Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $0.10
Knights of Thorn Knights of Thorn
+6% Synergy $9.54
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.24
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+5% Synergy $0.50
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+5% Synergy $29.70
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+4% Synergy $16.81
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+3% Synergy $0.52
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+3% Synergy $12.24
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+3% Synergy $0.29
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+2% Synergy $9.89
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $46.28
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+1% Synergy $0.74
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
0% Synergy $12.73
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
-1% Synergy $0.14
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-4% Synergy $8.03

Instants

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

Debt of Loyalty Debt of Loyalty
+14% Synergy $19.27
Disenchant Disenchant
+10% Synergy $0.10
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+10% Synergy $1.51
Fog Fog
+9% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $2.00
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+8% Synergy $0.18
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+7% Synergy $9.48
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+7% Synergy $0.21
Bloodscent Bloodscent
+7% Synergy $0.21
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+6% Synergy $0.86
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.28
Harrow Harrow
+5% Synergy $0.25
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+3% Synergy $0.15
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.80
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.76
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.59
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.82
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.22
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $52.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.33
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
0% Synergy $4.62
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $17.35
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $14.50
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-3% Synergy $2.96
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $11.18
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.59
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-20% Synergy $3.01

Sorceries

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

Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+16% Synergy $0.78
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+10% Synergy $2.31
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+10% Synergy $1.37
Regrowth Regrowth
+10% Synergy $0.47
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+9% Synergy $2.74
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+9% Synergy $0.21
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.45
Open the Way Open the Way
+7% Synergy $3.84
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+6% Synergy $3.16
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.24
Wargate Wargate
+4% Synergy $3.34
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.35
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $1.50
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+4% Synergy $0.28
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+4% Synergy $36.92
Explore Explore
+3% Synergy $0.43
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $16.27
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.53
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $9.91
Farewell Farewell
-10% Synergy $4.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+22% Synergy $2.28
Dead-Iron Sledge Dead-Iron Sledge
+15% Synergy $0.23
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+12% Synergy $0.32
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+10% Synergy $0.52
Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+10% Synergy $0.44
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+9% Synergy $31.46
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+7% Synergy $3.60
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+5% Synergy $3.68
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.71
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $59.81
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.43

Enchantments

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

Indrik Umbra Indrik Umbra
+19% Synergy $1.01
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+15% Synergy $23.99
Venom Venom
+15% Synergy $0.15
Pariah Pariah
+12% Synergy $1.90
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+9% Synergy $6.34
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+9% Synergy $4.18
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.36
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+8% Synergy $11.38
Cooperation Cooperation
+7% Synergy $0.18
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+6% Synergy $3.58
Broken Fall Broken Fall
+6% Synergy $0.15
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+5% Synergy $5.70
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+5% Synergy $10.10
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+5% Synergy $4.20
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $24.31
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+4% Synergy $5.32
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+2% Synergy $0.13
Rancor Rancor
+2% Synergy $1.34
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+2% Synergy $4.23
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+2% Synergy $10.65
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+1% Synergy $1.37
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $8.98
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $1.18
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
-2% Synergy $1.55
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $3.28

Planeswalkers

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

Tamiyo, Field Researcher Tamiyo, Field Researcher
-3% Synergy $2.02

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+17% Synergy $68.40
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $5.99
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $8.45
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $22.68
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $5.65
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+3% Synergy $4.17
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $12.81
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.36
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $38.92
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $20.47
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $3.00

Mana Artifacts

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

Simic Signet Simic Signet
+9% Synergy $0.16
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+8% Synergy $0.42
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.13
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+2% Synergy $0.20
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $1.08
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.63
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-4% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-4% Synergy $0.72
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-5% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.11
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $7.54
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $15.05
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+6% Synergy
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+5% Synergy $6.75
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+5% Synergy $13.66
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $10.33
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.16
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+5% Synergy $12.04
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $4.79
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.24
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+5% Synergy $0.76
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+4% Synergy $0.18
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+4% Synergy $6.46
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.18
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+3% Synergy $9.33
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $25.70
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.20
Savannah Savannah
+3% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+3% Synergy
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+3% Synergy $12.88
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+3% Synergy $0.15
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+2% Synergy $12.29
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
0% Synergy $15.09
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $9.48
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.24
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-1% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.17
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.10
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-2% Synergy $6.57
Island Island
-3% Synergy $0.16
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.49
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-5% Synergy $7.09
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-5% Synergy $0.78
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-5% Synergy $2.03
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-6% Synergy $4.56
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.10
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.24
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-8% Synergy $0.29
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy $0.24
Brushland Brushland
-8% Synergy $0.74
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-8% Synergy $0.11
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-9% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-9% Synergy $0.18
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-10% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.11
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-19% Synergy $0.20
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-20% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-22% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-23% Synergy $0.13

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The Fourth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Fourth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Fourth Doctor Jo Grant The Fourth Doctor // Jo Grant
The Fourth Doctor Peri Brown The Fourth Doctor // Peri Brown
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The Fourth Doctor Rose Tyler The Fourth Doctor // Rose Tyler
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The Fifth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fifth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
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