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Ragnar
Price tag $24.87

Legendary Creature — Human Cleric

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Bant

Playstyle & Strategy

Banding 9% Enchantress 9% Lure 9% Auras 7% Clones 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2799 Current Rank
#2614 Last Week
#2871 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.

Attercop Attercop
+5% Synergy $0.11
Enchanted River's Grasp Enchanted River's Grasp
+5% Synergy $0.14
Great Gilded Boat Great Gilded Boat
+4% Synergy $0.28
Beorn the Fierce Beorn the Fierce
+4% Synergy $5.82
Gleaming Splendor Gleaming Splendor
-1% Synergy $37.35

High Synergy Cards

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

Tolarian Entrancer Tolarian Entrancer
+35% Synergy $1.81
Lure Lure
+35% Synergy $0.19
Elven Warhounds Elven Warhounds
+30% Synergy $0.60
Saprazzan Heir Saprazzan Heir
+29% Synergy $2.00
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+28% Synergy $11.00
Engulfing Slagwurm Engulfing Slagwurm
+27% Synergy $0.54
Asceticism Asceticism
+27% Synergy $7.62
Tempting Licid Tempting Licid
+24% Synergy $0.28
Tangle Asp Tangle Asp
+21% Synergy $0.17
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+21% Synergy $2.11

Top Cards

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

Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+13% Synergy $3.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.61
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.46
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $5.86
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy $9.58
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+5% Synergy $12.65
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $3.46
Cultivate Cultivate
-1% Synergy $0.42
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.56
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-11% Synergy $1.49

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+10% Synergy $17.13
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $31.27
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+1% Synergy $30.95
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+0% Synergy $27.91
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $36.30
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $71.90
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $49.54
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $59.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $39.54
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $6.11

Creatures

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

Shinen of Life's Roar Shinen of Life's Roar
+20% Synergy $0.53
Taunting Elf Taunting Elf
+20% Synergy $0.20
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+18% Synergy $12.94
Noble Quarry Noble Quarry
+16% Synergy $0.28
Cockatrice Cockatrice
+15% Synergy $0.33
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+13% Synergy $8.20
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+13% Synergy $0.33
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+13% Synergy $6.97
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+13% Synergy $0.31
Sylvan Basilisk Sylvan Basilisk
+13% Synergy $0.33
Phytohydra Phytohydra
+12% Synergy $0.38
Kjeldoran Warrior Kjeldoran Warrior
+12% Synergy $0.26
Timber Wolves Timber Wolves
+12% Synergy $0.74
Nacatl War-Pride Nacatl War-Pride
+12% Synergy $2.15
Illusory Ambusher Illusory Ambusher
+12% Synergy $0.23
Vortex Elemental Vortex Elemental
+11% Synergy $0.14
Benalish Hero Benalish Hero
+11% Synergy $33.46
Thicket Basilisk Thicket Basilisk
+10% Synergy $60.50
Pikemen Pikemen
+10% Synergy $0.22
Vigor Vigor
+10% Synergy $14.63
Weathered Bodyguards Weathered Bodyguards
+9% Synergy $0.31
Chambered Nautilus Chambered Nautilus
+9% Synergy $0.17
Mesa Pegasus Mesa Pegasus
+9% Synergy $40.47
Shield Bearer Shield Bearer
+9% Synergy $0.19
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+9% Synergy $0.44
Jangling Automaton Jangling Automaton
+8% Synergy $0.12
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+8% Synergy $0.42
Knights of Thorn Knights of Thorn
+8% Synergy $9.36
Kjeldoran Knight Kjeldoran Knight
+8% Synergy $1.37
Novablast Wurm Novablast Wurm
+8% Synergy $2.00
Craw Giant Craw Giant
+7% Synergy $0.25
War Elephant War Elephant
+7% Synergy $0.20
Icatian Skirmishers Icatian Skirmishers
+7% Synergy $0.82
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+7% Synergy $29.26
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+7% Synergy $0.52
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+7% Synergy $0.31
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+7% Synergy $14.05
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+5% Synergy $0.34
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $2.40
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+3% Synergy $0.29
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+3% Synergy $0.35
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $61.90
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+2% Synergy $0.28
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+2% Synergy $25.39
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+1% Synergy $8.93
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+1% Synergy $0.26
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $5.26
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
0% Synergy $0.64
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-4% Synergy $30.58
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
-5% Synergy $0.42

Instants

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

Debt of Loyalty Debt of Loyalty
+14% Synergy $12.58
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+10% Synergy $12.58
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+8% Synergy $1.42
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $2.28
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+7% Synergy $0.30
Disenchant Disenchant
+7% Synergy $0.10
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+7% Synergy $0.32
Bloodscent Bloodscent
+6% Synergy $0.15
Formation Formation
+5% Synergy $0.95
Fog Fog
+5% Synergy $1.95
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $3.77
Harrow Harrow
+4% Synergy $0.31
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $5.30
Erode Erode
+3% Synergy $6.21
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $1.78
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.93
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+2% Synergy $1.93
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.35
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $16.79
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+1% Synergy $7.41
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $21.66
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+0% Synergy $1.38
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+0% Synergy $17.69
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.26
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
0% Synergy $3.98
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $56.50
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.73
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-2% Synergy $15.75
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $10.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $3.68

Sorceries

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

Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+12% Synergy $0.86
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+10% Synergy $2.22
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+9% Synergy $0.26
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $3.90
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+8% Synergy $0.97
Regrowth Regrowth
+7% Synergy $0.44
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.33
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+6% Synergy $2.40
Wargate Wargate
+5% Synergy $3.70
Open the Way Open the Way
+5% Synergy $0.71
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+5% Synergy $1.79
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $3.45
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+4% Synergy $3.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $6.78
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $32.73
Explore Explore
+2% Synergy $0.22
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $12.52
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+0% Synergy $37.88
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
-2% Synergy $3.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Dead-Iron Sledge Dead-Iron Sledge
+14% Synergy $0.24
Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+13% Synergy $0.52
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+12% Synergy $0.68
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+10% Synergy $30.30
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+8% Synergy $0.42
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+5% Synergy $6.49
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+4% Synergy $4.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $2.41
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-1% Synergy $65.81
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.69

Enchantments

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

Indrik Umbra Indrik Umbra
+19% Synergy $1.08
Venom Venom
+17% Synergy $0.14
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+14% Synergy $27.90
Pariah Pariah
+12% Synergy $2.55
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+11% Synergy $7.42
Cooperation Cooperation
+10% Synergy $0.13
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+9% Synergy $13.59
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+9% Synergy $15.00
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+9% Synergy $3.86
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+7% Synergy $6.24
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+6% Synergy $0.64
Seton's Desire Seton's Desire
+6% Synergy $0.02
Frozen in Ice Frozen in Ice
+5% Synergy $0.20
Broken Fall Broken Fall
+5% Synergy $0.25
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $17.36
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $9.29
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+3% Synergy $5.62
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+3% Synergy $4.34
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+3% Synergy $1.62
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+3% Synergy $6.46
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+3% Synergy $14.61
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+2% Synergy $0.30
Rancor Rancor
+2% Synergy $1.67
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+2% Synergy $2.28
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+2% Synergy $6.27
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+2% Synergy $6.47
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+2% Synergy $12.53
Exploration Exploration
+1% Synergy $32.74
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+0% Synergy $1.71
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
-1% Synergy $2.17
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.60

Planeswalkers

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

Tamiyo, Field Researcher Tamiyo, Field Researcher
-3% Synergy $2.31

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+20% Synergy $81.87
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $9.46
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+6% Synergy $11.46
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $20.89
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+1% Synergy $6.08
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+0% Synergy $17.53
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $8.59
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $49.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.27
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $29.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+7% Synergy $1.02
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+6% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+2% Synergy $0.38
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $0.97
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $0.87
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+0% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+0% Synergy $3.03
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.67
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.57
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.53
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $2.59

Lands

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

Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+12% Synergy $13.32
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+9% Synergy
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
+7% Synergy $0.58
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+7% Synergy $7.69
Savannah Savannah
+7% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+7% Synergy $3000.00
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+6% Synergy $0.33
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+6% Synergy $15.50
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $7.32
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+5% Synergy $6.23
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $16.30
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $12.09
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+4% Synergy $0.38
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+4% Synergy $12.40
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $19.99
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+4% Synergy $9.57
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $6.78
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+3% Synergy $5.87
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+2% Synergy $0.31
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $37.84
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.11
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+2% Synergy $11.54
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.34
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+0% Synergy $9.31
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
0% Synergy $0.33
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
0% Synergy $4.59
City of Brass City of Brass
0% Synergy $12.05
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $8.94
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-1% Synergy $3.41
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $5.57
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.08
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-2% Synergy $1.16
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.06
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.29
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy $0.37
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.24
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.40
Brushland Brushland
-4% Synergy $1.61
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.26
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-7% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-9% Synergy $0.33
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-10% Synergy $0.39
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-10% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-11% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.27
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-19% Synergy $0.31
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-20% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-21% Synergy $0.31

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