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Ragnar
Price tag $24.26

Legendary Creature — Human Cleric

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Bant

Playstyle & Strategy

Auras 8% Banding 8% Enchantress 8% Lure 8% Clones 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2728 Current Rank
#2760 Last Week
#2801 Past 2 Years

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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.

King T'Challa Black Panther, Hope Enduring King T'Challa
+7% Synergy $12.41
Namora, the Sea Queen Namora, the Sea Queen
+5% Synergy $0.34
Swordsman's Steel Swordsman's Steel
+5% Synergy $20.54
Daughter of the Deep Daughter of the Deep
+5% Synergy $4.12
Frozen in Ice Frozen in Ice
+5% Synergy $0.13

High Synergy Cards

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

Tolarian Entrancer Tolarian Entrancer
+34% Synergy $1.83
Lure Lure
+34% Synergy $0.20
Elven Warhounds Elven Warhounds
+31% Synergy $0.60
Saprazzan Heir Saprazzan Heir
+30% Synergy $1.99
Asceticism Asceticism
+27% Synergy $8.38
Engulfing Slagwurm Engulfing Slagwurm
+27% Synergy $0.53
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+27% Synergy $8.80
Tempting Licid Tempting Licid
+25% Synergy $0.28
Tangle Asp Tangle Asp
+22% Synergy $0.19
Taunting Elf Taunting Elf
+22% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+13% Synergy $2.04
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.50
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.35
Three Visits Three Visits
+9% Synergy $4.18
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+6% Synergy $8.36
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+4% Synergy $12.54
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $3.89
Cultivate Cultivate
+0% Synergy $0.36
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.29
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-11% Synergy $1.04

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+10% Synergy $15.28
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $27.23
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+1% Synergy $30.21
Aura Shards Aura Shards
0% Synergy $28.21
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $38.74
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $52.06
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $69.85
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $60.87
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $40.76
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $5.90

Creatures

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

Shinen of Life's Roar Shinen of Life's Roar
+22% Synergy $0.53
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+19% Synergy $12.99
Noble Quarry Noble Quarry
+18% Synergy $0.30
Cockatrice Cockatrice
+17% Synergy $0.35
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+15% Synergy $0.32
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+14% Synergy $0.37
Kjeldoran Warrior Kjeldoran Warrior
+13% Synergy $0.22
Phytohydra Phytohydra
+13% Synergy $0.35
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+13% Synergy $5.70
Sylvan Basilisk Sylvan Basilisk
+13% Synergy $0.36
Timber Wolves Timber Wolves
+13% Synergy $0.76
Nacatl War-Pride Nacatl War-Pride
+13% Synergy $1.74
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+12% Synergy $8.73
Thicket Basilisk Thicket Basilisk
+12% Synergy $60.25
Benalish Hero Benalish Hero
+12% Synergy $33.00
Vortex Elemental Vortex Elemental
+11% Synergy $0.12
Illusory Ambusher Illusory Ambusher
+11% Synergy $0.28
Vigor Vigor
+10% Synergy $15.23
Pikemen Pikemen
+10% Synergy $0.20
Weathered Bodyguards Weathered Bodyguards
+9% Synergy $0.29
Chambered Nautilus Chambered Nautilus
+9% Synergy $0.19
Jangling Automaton Jangling Automaton
+9% Synergy $0.11
Shield Bearer Shield Bearer
+9% Synergy $0.18
Mesa Pegasus Mesa Pegasus
+8% Synergy $39.99
Novablast Wurm Novablast Wurm
+8% Synergy $1.99
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+8% Synergy $0.43
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.57
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+8% Synergy $0.45
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+8% Synergy $0.36
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+8% Synergy $0.32
Icatian Infantry Icatian Infantry
+7% Synergy $0.17
Knights of Thorn Knights of Thorn
+7% Synergy $9.51
War Elephant War Elephant
+7% Synergy $0.20
Icatian Skirmishers Icatian Skirmishers
+7% Synergy $0.81
Kjeldoran Knight Kjeldoran Knight
+7% Synergy $1.31
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+7% Synergy $5.23
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+6% Synergy $12.85
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+5% Synergy $30.37
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+5% Synergy $0.35
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+4% Synergy $0.25
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+4% Synergy $0.33
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+4% Synergy $2.02
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $59.62
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+3% Synergy $1.95
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+1% Synergy $22.47
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+0% Synergy $0.29
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+0% Synergy $0.70
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+0% Synergy $0.42
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
0% Synergy $7.63
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
-1% Synergy $0.33

Instants

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

Debt of Loyalty Debt of Loyalty
+14% Synergy $13.55
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+10% Synergy $11.59
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+8% Synergy $1.21
Disenchant Disenchant
+7% Synergy $0.10
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $1.34
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+7% Synergy $0.31
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+6% Synergy $0.35
Bloodscent Bloodscent
+6% Synergy $0.15
Formation Formation
+6% Synergy $0.98
Fog Fog
+5% Synergy $2.01
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+5% Synergy $3.16
Harrow Harrow
+4% Synergy $0.27
Erode Erode
+3% Synergy $6.03
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.39
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $1.46
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.78
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+2% Synergy $1.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $15.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy $1.48
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+0% Synergy $6.42
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+0% Synergy $20.77
Beast Within Beast Within
+0% Synergy $0.48
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+0% Synergy $3.65
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $55.49
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.34
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $16.05
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $9.41
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-20% Synergy $2.72

Sorceries

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

Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+12% Synergy $0.96
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+10% Synergy $2.29
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+9% Synergy $0.24
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+9% Synergy $4.04
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+9% Synergy $1.03
Regrowth Regrowth
+7% Synergy $0.46
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.34
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+6% Synergy $2.36
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.45
Open the Way Open the Way
+5% Synergy $0.93
Ponder Ponder
+5% Synergy $2.17
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $6.28
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+4% Synergy $2.84
Wargate Wargate
+4% Synergy $3.85
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $29.31
Explore Explore
+2% Synergy $0.26
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $12.91
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-1% Synergy $52.96
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
-2% Synergy $3.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+20% Synergy $4.22
Dead-Iron Sledge Dead-Iron Sledge
+14% Synergy $0.30
Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+13% Synergy $0.55
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+13% Synergy $0.62
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+8% Synergy $31.42
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+8% Synergy $0.41
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+5% Synergy $5.75
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+4% Synergy $3.99
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $2.09
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $63.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.84

Enchantments

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

Indrik Umbra Indrik Umbra
+21% Synergy $1.05
Venom Venom
+17% Synergy $0.17
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+16% Synergy $27.94
Pariah Pariah
+12% Synergy $2.51
Cooperation Cooperation
+10% Synergy $0.13
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+8% Synergy $12.23
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+8% Synergy $6.76
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+8% Synergy $12.33
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+8% Synergy $2.92
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+7% Synergy $0.56
Seton's Desire Seton's Desire
+6% Synergy $0.03
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+5% Synergy $6.64
Broken Fall Broken Fall
+5% Synergy $0.24
Super-Soldier Serum Super-Soldier Serum
+5% Synergy $0.91
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $15.37
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $5.03
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+3% Synergy $5.96
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $8.65
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+3% Synergy $13.82
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+3% Synergy $3.55
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+3% Synergy $0.36
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+3% Synergy $1.69
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+2% Synergy $12.71
Rancor Rancor
+2% Synergy $1.81
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+2% Synergy $2.41
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+2% Synergy $6.37
Exploration Exploration
+1% Synergy $31.73
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+0% Synergy $1.89
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
-2% Synergy $2.24
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.40

Planeswalkers

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

Tamiyo, Field Researcher Tamiyo, Field Researcher
-3% Synergy $2.53

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+20% Synergy $77.27
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+6% Synergy $12.42
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $10.06
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $42.98
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+1% Synergy $5.42
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $14.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.25
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $49.17
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $27.45
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.61

Mana Artifacts

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

Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+8% Synergy $0.47
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+7% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+2% Synergy $0.33
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+0% Synergy $0.90
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+0% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.97
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-1% Synergy $3.23
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.46
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.38

Lands

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

Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+9% Synergy $13.51
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+7% Synergy $0.33
Tundra Tundra
+6% Synergy $3000.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $15.61
Savannah Savannah
+6% Synergy
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+5% Synergy $0.85
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+5% Synergy $7.58
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $11.07
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $14.81
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $6.28
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+4% Synergy $9.46
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+4% Synergy $0.35
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $7.49
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+4% Synergy $10.40
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
+3% Synergy $0.85
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+3% Synergy $6.62
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+3% Synergy $10.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.03
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+3% Synergy $0.27
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $36.71
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+2% Synergy $5.19
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.29
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+1% Synergy $18.68
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+0% Synergy $8.46
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.11
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $7.59
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-1% Synergy $3.53
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.16
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $5.51
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-2% Synergy $3.95
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-3% Synergy $0.34
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-3% Synergy $0.99
Island Island
-3% Synergy $0.17
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.45
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-4% Synergy $0.29
Brushland Brushland
-4% Synergy $1.56
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.26
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.31
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-8% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-9% Synergy $0.23
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-10% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-11% Synergy $0.33
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-11% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-19% Synergy $0.28
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-20% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-20% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-22% Synergy $0.34

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