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Ragnar
Price tag $24.67

Legendary Creature — Human Cleric

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Playstyle & Strategy

Banding 9% Lure 9% Auras 6% Enchantress 6% Ad Nauseam 3% Aggro 3% Artifacts 3% Beasts 3% Clones 3% Control 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2787 Current Rank
#3317 Last Week
#2748 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.

Mind into Matter Mind into Matter
+20% Synergy $0.42

High Synergy Cards

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

Lure Lure
+34% Synergy $0.20
Tolarian Entrancer Tolarian Entrancer
+32% Synergy $1.69
Saprazzan Heir Saprazzan Heir
+28% Synergy $2.11
Asceticism Asceticism
+28% Synergy $6.62
Elven Warhounds Elven Warhounds
+28% Synergy $0.57
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+27% Synergy $9.36
Engulfing Slagwurm Engulfing Slagwurm
+26% Synergy $0.53
Taunting Elf Taunting Elf
+23% Synergy $0.20
Tangle Asp Tangle Asp
+22% Synergy $0.14
Shinen of Life's Roar Shinen of Life's Roar
+22% Synergy $0.57

Top Cards

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

Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.40
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+12% Synergy $2.05
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $5.24
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.55
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy $13.64
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $2.67
Cultivate Cultivate
+1% Synergy $0.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.90
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $0.78
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $0.87

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+13% Synergy $12.51
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $54.29
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $27.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $35.14
Aura Shards Aura Shards
0% Synergy $27.49
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
0% Synergy $3.68
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $65.62
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $56.57
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $6.56

Creatures

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

Tempting Licid Tempting Licid
+20% Synergy $0.32
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+19% Synergy $13.91
Noble Quarry Noble Quarry
+19% Synergy $0.32
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+17% Synergy $0.30
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+16% Synergy $0.31
Cockatrice Cockatrice
+16% Synergy $0.38
Nacatl War-Pride Nacatl War-Pride
+15% Synergy $1.34
Vortex Elemental Vortex Elemental
+13% Synergy $0.11
Phytohydra Phytohydra
+13% Synergy $0.35
Sylvan Basilisk Sylvan Basilisk
+13% Synergy $0.36
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+12% Synergy $5.10
Thicket Basilisk Thicket Basilisk
+12% Synergy $60.50
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.37
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+11% Synergy $2.95
Vigor Vigor
+10% Synergy $17.97
Kjeldoran Warrior Kjeldoran Warrior
+10% Synergy $0.21
Timber Wolves Timber Wolves
+10% Synergy $0.77
Benalish Hero Benalish Hero
+10% Synergy $29.09
Illusory Ambusher Illusory Ambusher
+10% Synergy $0.24
Chambered Nautilus Chambered Nautilus
+10% Synergy $0.20
Weathered Bodyguards Weathered Bodyguards
+10% Synergy $0.26
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+9% Synergy $0.43
Pikemen Pikemen
+9% Synergy $0.12
Novablast Wurm Novablast Wurm
+9% Synergy $1.96
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+8% Synergy $0.30
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.45
Jangling Automaton Jangling Automaton
+8% Synergy $0.11
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+8% Synergy $0.32
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+8% Synergy $5.55
Kjeldoran Knight Kjeldoran Knight
+7% Synergy $1.24
Knights of Thorn Knights of Thorn
+7% Synergy $10.09
Shield Bearer Shield Bearer
+7% Synergy $0.14
Icatian Skirmishers Icatian Skirmishers
+7% Synergy $0.74
Mesa Pegasus Mesa Pegasus
+7% Synergy $41.00
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+6% Synergy $1.79
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+6% Synergy $0.27
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+6% Synergy $12.53
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+6% Synergy $0.30
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+6% Synergy $2.66
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+5% Synergy $28.33
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+4% Synergy $0.51
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+4% Synergy $19.73
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+1% Synergy $12.88
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $55.56
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+1% Synergy $0.75
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+1% Synergy $19.60
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $0.36
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
0% Synergy $0.30
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-2% Synergy $9.57
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
-2% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Debt of Loyalty Debt of Loyalty
+14% Synergy $15.98
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+10% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $1.33
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+8% Synergy $10.42
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+8% Synergy $0.28
Fog Fog
+8% Synergy $0.74
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.08
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+7% Synergy $0.31
Bloodscent Bloodscent
+6% Synergy $0.15
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.35
Harrow Harrow
+5% Synergy $0.35
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+5% Synergy $1.45
Formation Formation
+5% Synergy $0.92
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+4% Synergy $0.29
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+4% Synergy $2.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.39
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+1% Synergy $2.96
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.07
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+1% Synergy $0.46
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+1% Synergy $5.75
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.82
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.45
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.37
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $19.06
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $21.17
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $52.04
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-5% Synergy $13.58
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.03
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-21% Synergy $2.00

Sorceries

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

Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+13% Synergy $0.82
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+12% Synergy $3.01
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+10% Synergy $0.57
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+9% Synergy $3.65
Regrowth Regrowth
+9% Synergy $0.47
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+9% Synergy $0.38
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.56
Open the Way Open the Way
+7% Synergy $1.85
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.15
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+6% Synergy $2.47
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $8.20
Wargate Wargate
+5% Synergy $3.73
Ponder Ponder
+5% Synergy $1.41
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+5% Synergy $1.81
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+4% Synergy $38.56
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $23.18
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.27
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $11.07
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.57
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
-2% Synergy $3.10

Utility Artifacts

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

Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+20% Synergy $2.24
Dead-Iron Sledge Dead-Iron Sledge
+13% Synergy $0.31
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+11% Synergy $0.59
Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+11% Synergy $0.55
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+10% Synergy $0.40
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+9% Synergy $32.10
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+5% Synergy $4.83
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+5% Synergy $5.00
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+4% Synergy $47.64
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $62.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $3.40

Enchantments

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

Indrik Umbra Indrik Umbra
+18% Synergy $1.02
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+15% Synergy $26.50
Venom Venom
+14% Synergy $0.13
Pariah Pariah
+12% Synergy $1.91
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+10% Synergy $6.67
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.38
Cooperation Cooperation
+8% Synergy $0.18
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+7% Synergy $11.89
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+7% Synergy $9.77
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+7% Synergy $7.31
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+7% Synergy $3.07
Seton's Desire Seton's Desire
+6% Synergy $0.07
Broken Fall Broken Fall
+6% Synergy $0.18
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+5% Synergy $3.38
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+5% Synergy $8.14
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+3% Synergy $4.30
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+3% Synergy $6.40
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+3% Synergy $12.74
Land Tax Land Tax
+3% Synergy $13.99
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+2% Synergy $6.56
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+2% Synergy $1.34
Rancor Rancor
+2% Synergy $1.53
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+2% Synergy $2.83
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $10.76
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+1% Synergy $0.27
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.62
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
-1% Synergy $1.96
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $3.42

Planeswalkers

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

Tamiyo, Field Researcher Tamiyo, Field Researcher
-3% Synergy $2.23

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+19% Synergy $70.65
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $9.02
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $9.77
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+2% Synergy $6.10
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $14.50
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.40
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $50.24
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $28.55
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.43

Mana Artifacts

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

Simic Signet Simic Signet
+8% Synergy $0.33
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+8% Synergy $0.42
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.32
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+2% Synergy $0.26
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $1.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.64
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-2% Synergy $4.54
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.42
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+8% Synergy $12.57
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+7% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $15.51
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+6% Synergy $0.33
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+6% Synergy $0.72
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $7.03
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+5% Synergy $7.68
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $10.52
Tundra Tundra
+5% Synergy $3000.00
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $8.20
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+4% Synergy $12.11
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+4% Synergy $0.33
Savannah Savannah
+4% Synergy
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+4% Synergy $11.91
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.28
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $33.10
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $0.96
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+3% Synergy $6.45
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+3% Synergy $0.32
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $14.94
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+2% Synergy $13.34
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+1% Synergy $18.89
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.17
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
0% Synergy $0.67
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-1% Synergy $17.72
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-1% Synergy $5.77
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.17
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-2% Synergy $0.35
Island Island
-3% Synergy $0.21
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.62
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.31
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-4% Synergy $2.42
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-5% Synergy $8.17
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-5% Synergy $0.47
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-5% Synergy $5.00
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.19
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-7% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-8% Synergy $0.30
Brushland Brushland
-8% Synergy $0.99
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.32
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-9% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-9% Synergy $0.32
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-10% Synergy $0.37
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-11% Synergy $0.27
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-19% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-19% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-21% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-22% Synergy $0.34

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