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Ral, Monsoon Mage
Price tag $3.79

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

#441 Current Rank
#427 Last Week
#702 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.

Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+39% Synergy $0.17
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+18% Synergy $43.65
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
+5% Synergy
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+3% Synergy $0.12
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-6% Synergy $2.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+55% Synergy $2.33
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+55% Synergy $5.81
Seething Song Seething Song
+54% Synergy $6.27
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+49% Synergy $0.23
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+48% Synergy $3.16
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+47% Synergy $5.07
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+47% Synergy $19.52
Snap Snap
+45% Synergy $1.54
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+45% Synergy $7.78
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+44% Synergy $0.90

Top Cards

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

Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+38% Synergy $0.70
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+37% Synergy $0.34
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+36% Synergy $4.80
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+32% Synergy $0.29
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+32% Synergy $1.62
Windfall Windfall
+28% Synergy $3.95
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+24% Synergy $0.99
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+16% Synergy $1.46
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+14% Synergy $1.28
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy $1.51

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+35% Synergy $26.15
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+34% Synergy $8.13
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+27% Synergy $11.92
Gamble Gamble
+24% Synergy $7.91
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+20% Synergy $92.16
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+19% Synergy $42.63
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+19% Synergy $445.35
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+18% Synergy $46.20
Intuition Intuition
+18% Synergy $180.58
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+17% Synergy $643.42

Creatures

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

Tavern Scoundrel Tavern Scoundrel
+37% Synergy $0.11
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+27% Synergy $1.43
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+26% Synergy $0.85
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+25% Synergy $2.35
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+23% Synergy $1.74
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+20% Synergy $9.36
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+19% Synergy $13.12
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+16% Synergy $4.26
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+16% Synergy $27.60
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+15% Synergy $0.23
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+15% Synergy $1.04
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+14% Synergy $1.62
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+9% Synergy $0.18
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+9% Synergy $0.31
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+9% Synergy $2.37
_____ Goblin _____ Goblin
+9% Synergy $0.23
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+8% Synergy $1.29
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+6% Synergy $19.42
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+5% Synergy $5.29
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $2.44
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $0.98
Crackling Spellslinger Crackling Spellslinger
+5% Synergy $0.22
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+5% Synergy $1.58
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $14.73
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+3% Synergy $1.22
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+3% Synergy $0.32
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+3% Synergy $1.02
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+3% Synergy $1.48
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+2% Synergy $1.02
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+2% Synergy $12.30
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+2% Synergy $16.62
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+1% Synergy $0.23
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+1% Synergy $0.93
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+1% Synergy $0.16
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-1% Synergy $0.85
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
-1% Synergy $0.16
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-2% Synergy $0.28
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-2% Synergy $1.59
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
-2% Synergy $4.24
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-3% Synergy $4.28
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.32
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
-3% Synergy $2.93
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-4% Synergy $0.15
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-5% Synergy $0.29
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
-5% Synergy $6.35
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
-5% Synergy $0.18
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-8% Synergy $16.52

Instants

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

Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+32% Synergy $11.78
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+31% Synergy $7.64
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+31% Synergy $0.28
Reiterate Reiterate
+31% Synergy $5.24
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+31% Synergy $1.05
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+27% Synergy $7.00
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+25% Synergy $11.68
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+22% Synergy $1.38
Big Score Big Score
+21% Synergy $0.62
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+21% Synergy $1.03
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+20% Synergy $14.89
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+20% Synergy $5.39
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+19% Synergy $8.78
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+19% Synergy $0.39
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+18% Synergy $6.96
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+18% Synergy $8.43
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+18% Synergy $8.49
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+17% Synergy $2.43
Twinferno Twinferno
+17% Synergy $0.20
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+17% Synergy $0.38
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+15% Synergy $3.65
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+14% Synergy $6.18
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+12% Synergy $0.06
Radstorm Radstorm
+11% Synergy $2.30
Consider Consider
+10% Synergy $0.46
Daze Daze
+10% Synergy $1.98
Geistwave Geistwave
+10% Synergy $0.07
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+9% Synergy $0.21
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+9% Synergy $4.20
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+8% Synergy $0.98
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+8% Synergy $0.45
Force of Will Force of Will
+7% Synergy $57.48
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+6% Synergy $0.38
High Tide High Tide
+6% Synergy $1.29
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+4% Synergy $0.32
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+4% Synergy $2.35
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+4% Synergy $0.22
Opt Opt
+3% Synergy $0.14
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+3% Synergy $0.34
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $48.08
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $6.09
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.75
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.15
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $42.96
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-7% Synergy $0.18
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-7% Synergy $1.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.34
Pongify Pongify
-9% Synergy $2.10
Negate Negate
-13% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-21% Synergy $1.65

Sorceries

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

Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+38% Synergy $0.57
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+36% Synergy $0.50
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+36% Synergy $3.44
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+36% Synergy $1.03
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+35% Synergy $0.39
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+34% Synergy $3.96
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+30% Synergy $1.75
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+25% Synergy $0.21
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+24% Synergy $0.18
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+24% Synergy $0.08
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+22% Synergy $34.20
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+22% Synergy $1474.14
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+22% Synergy $0.23
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+20% Synergy $1.76
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+20% Synergy $4.42
Recoup Recoup
+20% Synergy $0.23
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+19% Synergy $1.03
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+18% Synergy $9.10
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+18% Synergy $0.14
Overmaster Overmaster
+16% Synergy $1.13
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+16% Synergy $0.41
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+16% Synergy $15.86
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+15% Synergy $0.28
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+12% Synergy $0.77
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+12% Synergy $0.36
Timetwister Timetwister
+12% Synergy
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+11% Synergy $10.10
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+11% Synergy $0.27
Recall Recall
+11% Synergy $1.39
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+11% Synergy $0.36
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+10% Synergy $0.44
Stock Up Stock Up
+9% Synergy $10.90
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy $1.68
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+7% Synergy $0.06
Ponder Ponder
+6% Synergy $1.65
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+5% Synergy $0.12
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+5% Synergy $4.83
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+5% Synergy $0.11
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+5% Synergy $0.25
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+5% Synergy $0.21
Preordain Preordain
+4% Synergy $0.61
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+4% Synergy $0.13
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+3% Synergy $0.21
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+3% Synergy $0.24
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+3% Synergy $0.31
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $1.99
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+1% Synergy $0.71
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+1% Synergy $5.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $2.73
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+14% Synergy $3.79
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+14% Synergy $1.12
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+13% Synergy $1.02
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+12% Synergy $18.82
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+6% Synergy $7.08
Sentinel Tower Sentinel Tower
+5% Synergy $1.73
Krark's Thumb Krark's Thumb
+2% Synergy $11.61
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+1% Synergy $0.38
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-1% Synergy $14.41
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $67.99

Enchantments

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

Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+21% Synergy $8.34
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+21% Synergy $0.41
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+14% Synergy $0.67
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+8% Synergy $0.29
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+8% Synergy $1.17
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+5% Synergy $4.21
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+5% Synergy $0.49
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+4% Synergy $48.94
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+4% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+3% Synergy $1.40
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+2% Synergy $1.18
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+1% Synergy $4.88
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
0% Synergy $1.60
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-1% Synergy $0.75
Propaganda Propaganda
-8% Synergy $2.01

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+22% Synergy $10.22
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+16% Synergy $0.80
Ral, Izzet Viceroy Ral, Izzet Viceroy
+7% Synergy $0.44
Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+6% Synergy $0.69
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+3% Synergy $2.21
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks Will, Scholar of Frost Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
+3% Synergy $1.26
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
0% Synergy $2.58

Utility Lands

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+16% Synergy $94.69
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $19.28
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+8% Synergy $348.16
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.20
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.41
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+3% Synergy $1.64
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
0% Synergy $0.53
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.25
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $5.43
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $38.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+25% Synergy $24.69
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+24% Synergy $67.47
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+22% Synergy $0.68
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+16% Synergy $71.05
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+15% Synergy $153.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-3% Synergy $1.32
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-5% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $1.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-19% Synergy $0.22
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-22% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+31% Synergy $7.64
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+25% Synergy $11.68
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+24% Synergy $13.68
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+24% Synergy $14.12
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+23% Synergy $1.74
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+22% Synergy $24.04
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+22% Synergy $24.53
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+22% Synergy $34.20
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+21% Synergy $15.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+21% Synergy $13.72
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+20% Synergy $14.78
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+20% Synergy $50.15
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+19% Synergy $1.03
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+18% Synergy $2.38
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+18% Synergy $9.10
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+17% Synergy
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+16% Synergy $17.89
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+16% Synergy $25.51
Training Center Training Center
+8% Synergy $10.54
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+8% Synergy $2.84
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+6% Synergy $0.38
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $0.98
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $17.11
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $29.32
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
0% Synergy $0.24
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.44
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
0% Synergy $8.29
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.06
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-1% Synergy $2.60
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.73
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-2% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.53
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-3% Synergy $0.51
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.22
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-4% Synergy $0.33
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $11.03
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-5% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.45
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.23
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-10% Synergy $0.20
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-11% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.11
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-12% Synergy $0.03
Island Island
-14% Synergy $0.05
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-15% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-17% Synergy $0.29

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