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Ral, Monsoon Mage
Price tag $2.95

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

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

#367 Current Rank
#328 Last Week
#631 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ral, Monsoon Mage.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ral, Monsoon Mage decks.

Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+46% Synergy $2.64
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
+22% Synergy $0.08
Heroes' Hangout Heroes' Hangout
+11% Synergy $0.13
Abandon Attachments Abandon Attachments
+3% Synergy $2.47
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+1% Synergy $17.40

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ral, Monsoon Mage's abilities and overall game plan.

Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+60% Synergy $2.61
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+59% Synergy $7.59
Seething Song Seething Song
+57% Synergy $6.34
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+53% Synergy $2.55
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+53% Synergy $7.32
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+51% Synergy $0.24
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+49% Synergy $21.80
Snap Snap
+48% Synergy $2.28
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+46% Synergy $0.20
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+46% Synergy $1.07

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ral, Monsoon Mage decks.

Tavern Scoundrel Tavern Scoundrel
+44% Synergy $0.14
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+43% Synergy $0.74
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+41% Synergy $7.72
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+40% Synergy $3.38
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+40% Synergy $4.38
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+39% Synergy $0.59
Windfall Windfall
+34% Synergy $4.12
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+31% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+24% Synergy $1.01
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+21% Synergy $1.46

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+39% Synergy $8.85
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+38% Synergy $28.80
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+31% Synergy $13.07
Gamble Gamble
+28% Synergy $11.61
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+25% Synergy $110.22
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+24% Synergy $478.33
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+23% Synergy $44.28
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+22% Synergy $94.95
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+22% Synergy $78.39
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+22% Synergy $719.33

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ral, Monsoon Mage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+34% Synergy $1.98
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+31% Synergy $1.00
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+26% Synergy $12.88
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+25% Synergy $1.57
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+23% Synergy $31.45
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+22% Synergy $3.40
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+17% Synergy $11.65
_____ Goblin _____ Goblin
+15% Synergy $0.23
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+13% Synergy $24.59
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+13% Synergy $4.90
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+13% Synergy $1.45
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+11% Synergy $0.15
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+11% Synergy $1.93
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+9% Synergy $0.77
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+8% Synergy $4.25
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+6% Synergy $0.28
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+6% Synergy $2.00
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+5% Synergy $0.16
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $3.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.78
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+4% Synergy $24.69
Crackling Spellslinger Crackling Spellslinger
+4% Synergy $0.27
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $18.06
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+4% Synergy $3.40
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+2% Synergy $0.26
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+2% Synergy $1.02
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+2% Synergy $17.50
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+2% Synergy $2.08
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+1% Synergy $5.44
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+1% Synergy $1.08
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+1% Synergy $1.80
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+1% Synergy $12.66
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+1% Synergy $0.91
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-1% Synergy $0.13
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
-2% Synergy $0.19
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-3% Synergy $0.73
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-3% Synergy $1.53
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.34
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-4% Synergy $0.40
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
-4% Synergy $3.67
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-5% Synergy $0.10
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-6% Synergy $5.20
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-6% Synergy $0.33
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
-6% Synergy $7.71
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-9% Synergy $12.07

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ral, Monsoon Mage safe.

Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+38% Synergy $13.64
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+38% Synergy $0.28
Reiterate Reiterate
+38% Synergy $6.35
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+36% Synergy $1.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+35% Synergy $8.07
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+32% Synergy $9.65
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+30% Synergy $11.46
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+26% Synergy $6.72
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+26% Synergy $0.39
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+25% Synergy $15.67
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+25% Synergy $10.56
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+24% Synergy $8.04
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+24% Synergy $2.99
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+24% Synergy $9.63
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+24% Synergy $1.42
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+23% Synergy $52.71
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+23% Synergy $9.52
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+22% Synergy $2.96
Twinferno Twinferno
+21% Synergy $0.15
Intuition Intuition
+19% Synergy $190.59
Big Score Big Score
+18% Synergy $0.70
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+18% Synergy $0.16
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+14% Synergy $0.30
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+14% Synergy $5.78
Daze Daze
+13% Synergy $2.10
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+12% Synergy $0.10
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+12% Synergy $3.48
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+11% Synergy $4.17
Radstorm Radstorm
+11% Synergy $2.47
Geistwave Geistwave
+10% Synergy $0.11
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+8% Synergy $1.34
Consider Consider
+7% Synergy $0.38
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+7% Synergy $0.25
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+6% Synergy $0.40
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+6% Synergy $0.45
Force of Will Force of Will
+5% Synergy $64.39
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+2% Synergy $0.20
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+1% Synergy $0.21
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.52
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-2% Synergy $1.30
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $44.75
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.82
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $46.95
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-8% Synergy $0.23
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-11% Synergy $0.51
Pongify Pongify
-11% Synergy $1.82
Negate Negate
-15% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-24% Synergy $1.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ral, Monsoon Mage's game plan and control the board.

Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+43% Synergy $0.61
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+42% Synergy $3.58
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+42% Synergy $1.36
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+41% Synergy $0.68
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+35% Synergy $0.35
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+34% Synergy $2.06
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+32% Synergy $0.17
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+32% Synergy $0.10
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+28% Synergy $0.26
Recoup Recoup
+28% Synergy $0.23
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+27% Synergy $2.34
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+27% Synergy $36.04
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+27% Synergy $1486.43
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+27% Synergy $0.12
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+25% Synergy $5.20
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+25% Synergy $0.13
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+23% Synergy $1.02
Overmaster Overmaster
+22% Synergy $1.69
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+22% Synergy $8.13
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+22% Synergy $12.88
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+22% Synergy $0.41
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+18% Synergy $1.88
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+18% Synergy $0.54
Timetwister Timetwister
+17% Synergy
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+14% Synergy $0.38
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+12% Synergy $0.38
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+11% Synergy $0.49
Recall Recall
+11% Synergy $1.52
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+10% Synergy $0.86
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+10% Synergy $8.14
Stock Up Stock Up
+10% Synergy $5.37
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+9% Synergy $0.49
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $2.66
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+7% Synergy $0.05
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+6% Synergy $0.52
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+6% Synergy $0.16
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+6% Synergy $0.19
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+5% Synergy $4.77
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+4% Synergy $0.13
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+4% Synergy $0.19
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.08
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+3% Synergy $0.51
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+2% Synergy $0.30
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.70
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.24
Boltwave Boltwave
+1% Synergy $2.24
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.58
Serum Visions Serum Visions
0% Synergy $1.32
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $4.78
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+18% Synergy $1.90
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+15% Synergy $1.30
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $4.33
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+10% Synergy $19.67
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+5% Synergy $7.70
Sentinel Tower Sentinel Tower
+5% Synergy $1.29
Krark's Thumb Krark's Thumb
+1% Synergy $12.79
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+1% Synergy $0.45
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-2% Synergy $16.15
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $75.61

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ral, Monsoon Mage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+26% Synergy $10.57
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+17% Synergy $0.48
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+11% Synergy $0.34
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $50.96
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+7% Synergy $1.55
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+6% Synergy $0.25
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+4% Synergy $6.46
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+4% Synergy $0.62
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+3% Synergy $0.29
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+1% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+1% Synergy $3.04
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+1% Synergy $1.81
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
0% Synergy $2.11
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-2% Synergy $0.64
Propaganda Propaganda
-9% Synergy $2.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ral, Monsoon Mage to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+18% Synergy $9.49
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+14% Synergy $1.02
Ral, Izzet Viceroy Ral, Izzet Viceroy
+6% Synergy $0.50
Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+5% Synergy $0.76

Utility Lands

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

City of Traitors City of Traitors
+11% Synergy $357.85
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+8% Synergy $3.26
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $18.48
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+4% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $1.64
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
0% Synergy $0.55
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.26
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-5% Synergy $6.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+31% Synergy $26.65
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+28% Synergy $62.61
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+28% Synergy $0.69
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+20% Synergy $181.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-5% Synergy $1.69
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-6% Synergy $0.43
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $1.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-18% Synergy $0.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-19% Synergy $1.05
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-24% Synergy $0.30

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ral, Monsoon Mage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+35% Synergy $8.07
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+30% Synergy $11.46
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+28% Synergy $13.01
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+28% Synergy $12.56
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+27% Synergy $36.04
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+26% Synergy $22.48
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+25% Synergy $23.27
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+25% Synergy $1.57
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+25% Synergy $13.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+25% Synergy $15.26
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+25% Synergy $38.19
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+23% Synergy $1.02
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+22% Synergy $17.00
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+22% Synergy
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+22% Synergy $8.13
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+19% Synergy $2.43
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+19% Synergy $25.96
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+16% Synergy $14.63
Training Center Training Center
+10% Synergy $10.28
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+6% Synergy $1.72
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+6% Synergy $0.45
City of Brass City of Brass
+5% Synergy $19.91
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $24.27
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.78
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.32
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
0% Synergy $8.07
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.05
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-1% Synergy $0.33
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-2% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.79
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-3% Synergy $3.57
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.27
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.32
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-5% Synergy $10.24
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-5% Synergy $0.16
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-6% Synergy $3.50
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-7% Synergy $0.61
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.17
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-12% Synergy $0.04
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-13% Synergy $0.31
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-15% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-17% Synergy $0.34
Island Island
-18% Synergy $0.06
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-18% Synergy $0.15

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