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Ragnar
Price tag $24.20

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

#2652 Current Rank
#2568 Last Week
#2733 Past 2 Years

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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.

Erode Erode
+3% Synergy $5.73
Emil, Vastlands Roamer Emil, Vastlands Roamer
+3% Synergy $0.24
Mind into Matter Mind into Matter
+3% Synergy $0.41
Mathemagics Mathemagics
+2% Synergy $3.66
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
-2% Synergy $0.46

High Synergy Cards

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

Tolarian Entrancer Tolarian Entrancer
+34% Synergy $1.80
Lure Lure
+34% Synergy $0.19
Saprazzan Heir Saprazzan Heir
+31% Synergy $2.23
Elven Warhounds Elven Warhounds
+30% Synergy $0.59
Asceticism Asceticism
+28% Synergy $7.32
Engulfing Slagwurm Engulfing Slagwurm
+28% Synergy $0.52
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+27% Synergy $11.35
Tempting Licid Tempting Licid
+23% Synergy $0.30
Taunting Elf Taunting Elf
+23% Synergy $0.20
Tangle Asp Tangle Asp
+22% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

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

Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+14% Synergy $0.43
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+12% Synergy $2.52
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.59
Three Visits Three Visits
+9% Synergy $5.29
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy $11.89
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $3.76
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+3% Synergy $12.75
Cultivate Cultivate
0% Synergy $0.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-11% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+11% Synergy $14.49
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $27.55
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+1% Synergy $34.62
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $53.05
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $37.45
Aura Shards Aura Shards
-1% Synergy $28.20
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $67.07
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.55
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $6.23

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 $0.57
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+20% Synergy $13.81
Noble Quarry Noble Quarry
+18% Synergy $0.31
Cockatrice Cockatrice
+17% Synergy $0.32
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+15% Synergy $0.31
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+15% Synergy $0.35
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+13% Synergy $4.17
Nacatl War-Pride Nacatl War-Pride
+13% Synergy $1.38
Phytohydra Phytohydra
+13% Synergy $0.35
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+12% Synergy $3.54
Sylvan Basilisk Sylvan Basilisk
+12% Synergy $0.37
Kjeldoran Warrior Kjeldoran Warrior
+12% Synergy $0.24
Timber Wolves Timber Wolves
+12% Synergy $0.72
Vortex Elemental Vortex Elemental
+12% Synergy $0.12
Thicket Basilisk Thicket Basilisk
+12% Synergy $60.50
Benalish Hero Benalish Hero
+12% Synergy $33.00
Illusory Ambusher Illusory Ambusher
+12% Synergy $0.26
Vigor Vigor
+11% Synergy $16.37
Chambered Nautilus Chambered Nautilus
+10% Synergy $0.19
Pikemen Pikemen
+10% Synergy $0.19
Weathered Bodyguards Weathered Bodyguards
+10% Synergy $0.28
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+9% Synergy $0.27
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+9% Synergy $0.41
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+9% Synergy $0.52
Shield Bearer Shield Bearer
+9% Synergy $0.16
Mesa Pegasus Mesa Pegasus
+9% Synergy $41.00
Knights of Thorn Knights of Thorn
+8% Synergy $9.83
Jangling Automaton Jangling Automaton
+8% Synergy $0.12
Novablast Wurm Novablast Wurm
+8% Synergy $1.96
Kjeldoran Knight Kjeldoran Knight
+8% Synergy $1.21
Icatian Skirmishers Icatian Skirmishers
+8% Synergy $0.76
War Elephant War Elephant
+8% Synergy $0.22
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+8% Synergy $5.53
Kjeldoran Skyknight Kjeldoran Skyknight
+8% Synergy $0.19
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.31
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+7% Synergy $0.40
Icatian Infantry Icatian Infantry
+7% Synergy $0.17
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+6% Synergy $12.56
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.35
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $1.84
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+5% Synergy $31.08
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+5% Synergy $0.34
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+4% Synergy $0.35
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $57.84
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+2% Synergy $0.67
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+1% Synergy $0.43
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+1% Synergy $0.28
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+1% Synergy $20.23
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-1% Synergy $8.75
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
+15% Synergy $14.69
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+10% Synergy $10.16
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+10% Synergy $1.57
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $2.03
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.11
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+7% Synergy $0.29
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+7% Synergy $0.22
Fog Fog
+7% Synergy $1.11
Formation Formation
+6% Synergy $0.98
Bloodscent Bloodscent
+6% Synergy $0.15
Harrow Harrow
+5% Synergy $0.34
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $3.15
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.33
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.69
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.43
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+2% Synergy $1.05
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy $1.38
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $16.40
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.51
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $22.21
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
0% Synergy $6.07
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
0% Synergy $3.91
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $55.69
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $14.81
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-20% Synergy $2.20

Sorceries

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

Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+13% Synergy $2.78
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+12% Synergy $0.90
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+9% Synergy $3.91
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+9% Synergy $0.70
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+9% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.41
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+7% Synergy $2.23
Regrowth Regrowth
+7% Synergy $0.52
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.47
Open the Way Open the Way
+6% Synergy $0.82
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $7.99
Wargate Wargate
+5% Synergy $3.82
Ponder Ponder
+5% Synergy $1.65
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $2.82
Explore Explore
+3% Synergy $0.22
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $28.49
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $11.84
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
-2% Synergy $2.74
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-2% Synergy $53.00

Utility Artifacts

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

Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+19% Synergy $2.72
Dead-Iron Sledge Dead-Iron Sledge
+14% Synergy $0.32
Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+13% Synergy $0.56
Baton of Morale Baton of Morale
+12% Synergy $0.64
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+9% Synergy $0.41
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+9% Synergy $31.73
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+5% Synergy $5.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.95
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $64.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.41

Enchantments

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

Indrik Umbra Indrik Umbra
+20% Synergy $1.04
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+15% Synergy $26.78
Venom Venom
+15% Synergy $0.19
Pariah Pariah
+13% Synergy $2.19
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+10% Synergy $7.22
Cooperation Cooperation
+10% Synergy $0.17
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+9% Synergy $12.12
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+9% Synergy $10.72
Druid's Call Druid's Call
+9% Synergy $2.62
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+7% Synergy $0.42
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+7% Synergy $7.87
Seton's Desire Seton's Desire
+6% Synergy $0.06
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+5% Synergy $4.61
Broken Fall Broken Fall
+5% Synergy $0.21
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $8.29
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+4% Synergy $6.31
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $13.81
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+3% Synergy $0.33
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+3% Synergy $4.73
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+3% Synergy $12.57
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+2% Synergy $11.93
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+2% Synergy $6.35
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+2% Synergy $1.49
Rancor Rancor
+2% Synergy $1.58
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+2% Synergy $2.56
Exploration Exploration
+1% Synergy $33.40
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.56
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
-2% Synergy $2.29
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 $2.49

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+19% Synergy $75.58
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+7% Synergy $12.76
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $10.72
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+1% Synergy $5.48
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $15.50
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $53.58
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $31.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Simic Signet Simic Signet
+8% Synergy $0.30
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+8% Synergy $0.41
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.32
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+2% Synergy $0.36
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $0.94
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.24
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-1% Synergy $4.52
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.42
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.06

Lands

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

Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+8% Synergy $13.81
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $16.20
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+6% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+6% Synergy $0.75
Tundra Tundra
+5% Synergy $3000.00
Savannah Savannah
+5% Synergy
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $7.99
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $8.30
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+4% Synergy $7.90
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.54
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+4% Synergy $0.30
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+3% Synergy $10.55
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.06
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+3% Synergy $12.90
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+3% Synergy $5.00
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+3% Synergy $11.29
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+3% Synergy $0.32
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $16.52
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $37.51
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.25
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+1% Synergy $17.37
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
+1% Synergy $0.55
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
0% Synergy $17.84
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $8.18
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.09
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-1% Synergy $6.91
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.07
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-2% Synergy $2.49
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-3% Synergy $0.81
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $5.31
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-4% Synergy $0.33
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-5% Synergy $0.37
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-5% Synergy $6.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.16
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-6% Synergy $0.32
Brushland Brushland
-6% Synergy $1.34
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.35
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-9% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-10% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-11% Synergy $0.32
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-11% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-11% Synergy $0.27
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-19% Synergy $0.28
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-19% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-22% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-23% Synergy $0.25

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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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