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Ragost, Deft Gastronaut
Price tag $0.50

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#104 Current Rank

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ragost, Deft Gastronaut.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ragost, Deft Gastronaut decks.

Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
-3% Synergy $0.42
Erode Erode
-4% Synergy $8.22
Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
-4% Synergy $0.17
Lorehold Charm Lorehold Charm
-7% Synergy $0.23
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
-13% Synergy $5.43

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ragost, Deft Gastronaut's abilities and overall game plan.

Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+76% Synergy $2.00
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+75% Synergy $22.67
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+73% Synergy $6.41
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+70% Synergy $1.84
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+60% Synergy $0.35
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+56% Synergy $4.06
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+55% Synergy $2.90
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+54% Synergy $0.55
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+53% Synergy $0.71
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+53% Synergy $2.34

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ragost, Deft Gastronaut decks.

Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+52% Synergy $2.65
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+50% Synergy $2.39
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
+50% Synergy $5.27
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+47% Synergy $0.83
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+44% Synergy $0.31
Dispatch Dispatch
+40% Synergy $0.33
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+38% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+36% Synergy $0.34
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.33
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.04

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+15% Synergy $55.49
The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $102.96
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $37.16
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $15.40
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.00
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $128.51
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $52.18
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $43.17

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ragost, Deft Gastronaut's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Junk Diver Junk Diver
+45% Synergy $0.27
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+42% Synergy $6.61
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+37% Synergy $0.93
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+36% Synergy $2.42
Ratchet, Field Medic Ratchet, Rescue Racer Ratchet, Field Medic
+36% Synergy $3.54
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+33% Synergy $5.05
Leonin Elder Leonin Elder
+31% Synergy $0.39
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+28% Synergy $9.80
Sami, Wildcat Captain Sami, Wildcat Captain
+28% Synergy $1.21
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+27% Synergy $0.66
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+27% Synergy $0.31
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+26% Synergy $17.00
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+25% Synergy $0.31
Market Gnome Market Gnome
+25% Synergy $0.33
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+23% Synergy $0.31
Filigree Familiar Filigree Familiar
+21% Synergy $0.17
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+19% Synergy $3.08
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+18% Synergy $1.93
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+18% Synergy $0.31
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+18% Synergy $4.61
Osgir, the Reconstructor Osgir, the Reconstructor
+18% Synergy $0.84
Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+17% Synergy $1.35
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+16% Synergy $0.30
Farid, Enterprising Salvager Farid, Enterprising Salvager
+16% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+15% Synergy $20.21
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+14% Synergy $3.75
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+13% Synergy $24.92
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+13% Synergy $1.92
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+13% Synergy $2.50
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+12% Synergy $5.70
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+12% Synergy $1.34
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+12% Synergy $1.14
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+12% Synergy $0.35
Edgar, Master Machinist Edgar, Master Machinist
+12% Synergy $0.22
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
+12% Synergy $0.31
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+10% Synergy $0.34
Piggy Bank Piggy Bank
+10% Synergy $0.26
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+9% Synergy $0.77
Bre of Clan Stoutarm Bre of Clan Stoutarm
+9% Synergy $0.27
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+9% Synergy $0.24
Splendor Mare Splendor Mare
+8% Synergy $0.23
Gleaming Barrier Gleaming Barrier
+8% Synergy $0.19
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+7% Synergy $16.94
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+6% Synergy $3.50
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+6% Synergy $10.22
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+6% Synergy $5.68
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+3% Synergy $56.42
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+2% Synergy $45.46
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-1% Synergy $6.70
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.07

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ragost, Deft Gastronaut safe.

Big Score Big Score
+36% Synergy $0.52
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+28% Synergy $2.90
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+12% Synergy $1.88
Hobbit's Sting Hobbit's Sting
+9% Synergy $0.16
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+8% Synergy $0.46
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+7% Synergy $5.19
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+6% Synergy $7.02
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+5% Synergy $0.33
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.38
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+3% Synergy $1.19
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.60
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $15.42
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $8.22
Gods Willing Gods Willing
0% Synergy $0.09
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.34
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.62
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
-1% Synergy $0.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $69.58
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.52
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.22
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-6% Synergy $0.29
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-7% Synergy $2.53
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-8% Synergy $3.48
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-11% Synergy $22.12
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-15% Synergy $4.31

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ragost, Deft Gastronaut's game plan and control the board.

The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+35% Synergy $3.28
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+31% Synergy $0.29
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+13% Synergy $0.34
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+11% Synergy $0.27
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+11% Synergy $0.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.31
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $0.82
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+7% Synergy $0.50
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+7% Synergy $1.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy $2.48
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy $2.77
Hijack Hijack
+4% Synergy $0.20
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.25
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+3% Synergy $0.35
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $1.14
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.38
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-8% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+47% Synergy $0.23
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+47% Synergy $0.37
Lembas Lembas
+45% Synergy $1.40
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+39% Synergy $0.27
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+35% Synergy $1.63
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+33% Synergy $0.14
Implement of Improvement Implement of Improvement
+30% Synergy $0.18
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+28% Synergy $18.87
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+28% Synergy $0.19
Scrapheap Scrapheap
+28% Synergy $5.84
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+28% Synergy $6.57
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+24% Synergy $4.36
Implement of Combustion Implement of Combustion
+21% Synergy $0.33
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+18% Synergy $15.25
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+17% Synergy $2.87
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+15% Synergy $5.23
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+15% Synergy $22.68
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+14% Synergy $30.49
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+13% Synergy $2.09
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+13% Synergy $0.21
Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+12% Synergy $0.18
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+11% Synergy $23.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.82
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+10% Synergy $8.43
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+10% Synergy $35.72
Mouser Foundry Mouser Foundry
+10% Synergy $0.11
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+9% Synergy $0.48
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+8% Synergy $4.54
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+8% Synergy $19.74
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+8% Synergy $3.70
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+8% Synergy $1.23
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+8% Synergy $0.30
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+8% Synergy $4.72
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+8% Synergy $0.30
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+8% Synergy $0.22
Carrot Cake Carrot Cake
+7% Synergy $0.15
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+7% Synergy $0.44
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+7% Synergy $0.35
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+6% Synergy $0.39
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+6% Synergy $10.53
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+6% Synergy $0.43
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+6% Synergy $14.80
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
+6% Synergy $0.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.27
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+5% Synergy $6.02
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.93
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+4% Synergy $2.70
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $1.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.29
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $5.87

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ragost, Deft Gastronaut's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Spirit Loop Spirit Loop
+38% Synergy $13.52
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+32% Synergy $1.30
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+26% Synergy $4.54
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+25% Synergy $13.25
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+25% Synergy $0.24
Lifelink Lifelink
+22% Synergy $0.25
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+21% Synergy $2.00
Felidar Umbra Felidar Umbra
+20% Synergy $3.28
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+16% Synergy $0.39
Rune of Sustenance Rune of Sustenance
+16% Synergy $0.36
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+10% Synergy $0.37
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+8% Synergy $2.16
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+8% Synergy $2.20
City on Fire City on Fire
+7% Synergy $12.29
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+7% Synergy $16.54
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+5% Synergy $0.36
Sidequest: Catch a Fish Cooking Campsite Sidequest: Catch a Fish
+5% Synergy $0.25
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+2% Synergy $9.16
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+1% Synergy $59.53
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $4.59
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $27.24

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ragost, Deft Gastronaut to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+22% Synergy $18.67
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+13% Synergy $1.19
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+5% Synergy $1.44

Utility Lands

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

Ancient Den Ancient Den
+50% Synergy $0.96
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+49% Synergy $2.24
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+36% Synergy $3.91
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+32% Synergy $14.29
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+30% Synergy $1.55
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+26% Synergy $0.38
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+13% Synergy $13.12
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+10% Synergy $40.30
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+10% Synergy $5.66
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+8% Synergy $2.37
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+8% Synergy $0.38
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $11.60
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+5% Synergy $2.57
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $3.44
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+4% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.31
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $9.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $6.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-24% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+26% Synergy $3.08
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+20% Synergy $0.29
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+18% Synergy $5.55
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+12% Synergy $0.16
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+9% Synergy $0.76
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+9% Synergy $0.38
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+8% Synergy $7.20
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+7% Synergy $0.24
Terrarion Terrarion
+7% Synergy $0.24
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+6% Synergy $0.11
Omni-Cheese Pizza Omni-Cheese Pizza
+5% Synergy $0.13
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $0.99
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $240.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.31
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.38
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.27
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $36.26
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $0.43
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-3% Synergy $0.45
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.71
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.29

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ragost, Deft Gastronaut decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+39% Synergy $0.33
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+17% Synergy $0.28
Power Depot Power Depot
+10% Synergy $0.43
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+9% Synergy $11.14
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+8% Synergy $11.21
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+5% Synergy $0.27
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+5% Synergy $0.80
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+5% Synergy $0.15
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+5% Synergy $0.34
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+4% Synergy $0.30
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+2% Synergy $0.28
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+2% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.30
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+1% Synergy $11.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.60
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $15.42
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
0% Synergy $0.32
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-1% Synergy $1.65
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $18.54
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.32
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-2% Synergy $16.69
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $31.98
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-2% Synergy $4.06
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.07
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $355.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.32
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-3% Synergy $1.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $1.16
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.23
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-5% Synergy $0.25
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.11
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-9% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.33
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-13% Synergy $0.20

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