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Ral, Monsoon Mage
Price tag $3.53

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

#460 Current Rank
#376 Last Week
#675 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
+7% Synergy $6.23
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $1.70
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+2% Synergy
Abandon Attachments Abandon Attachments
+2% Synergy
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
0% Synergy $4.90

High Synergy Cards

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

Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+56% Synergy $2.59
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+56% Synergy $5.91
Seething Song Seething Song
+56% Synergy $5.84
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+50% Synergy $2.86
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+50% Synergy $5.47
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+49% Synergy $0.20
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+47% Synergy $20.45
Snap Snap
+46% Synergy $2.22
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+45% Synergy $1.08
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+44% Synergy $7.55

Top Cards

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

Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+40% Synergy $0.60
Tavern Scoundrel Tavern Scoundrel
+40% Synergy $0.13
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+38% Synergy $0.44
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+38% Synergy $3.92
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+32% Synergy $0.27
Windfall Windfall
+31% Synergy $4.81
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+28% Synergy $2.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+24% Synergy $1.06
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+18% Synergy $1.66
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+12% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+36% Synergy $25.32
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+36% Synergy $9.41
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+28% Synergy $15.17
Gamble Gamble
+26% Synergy $10.53
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+22% Synergy $103.74
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+21% Synergy $42.10
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+21% Synergy $462.58
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+20% Synergy $50.96
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+19% Synergy $664.81
Intuition Intuition
+19% Synergy $183.34

Creatures

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

Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+30% Synergy $1.65
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+28% Synergy $0.89
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+24% Synergy $1.58
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+23% Synergy $2.69
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+23% Synergy $9.84
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+19% Synergy $14.08
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+19% Synergy $30.05
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+16% Synergy $28.84
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+15% Synergy $4.41
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+14% Synergy $0.97
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+13% Synergy $0.19
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+12% Synergy $1.60
_____ Goblin _____ Goblin
+12% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+8% Synergy $0.18
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+8% Synergy $2.57
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+7% Synergy $0.27
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+7% Synergy $2.24
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $3.41
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+5% Synergy $24.76
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+5% Synergy $3.12
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.11
Crackling Spellslinger Crackling Spellslinger
+4% Synergy $0.29
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $16.60
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+3% Synergy $6.30
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+3% Synergy $2.05
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+2% Synergy $1.21
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+2% Synergy $0.31
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+2% Synergy $0.80
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+2% Synergy $12.92
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+2% Synergy $18.48
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+1% Synergy $0.23
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+1% Synergy $1.51
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+1% Synergy $0.80
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+1% Synergy $0.15
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-2% Synergy $0.72
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-2% Synergy $1.76
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
-2% Synergy $0.19
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-3% Synergy $0.38
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.35
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
-3% Synergy $4.52
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-4% Synergy $0.15
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
-4% Synergy $3.20
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-5% Synergy $7.21
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-5% Synergy $0.29
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
-5% Synergy $7.79
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
-5% Synergy $0.23
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-9% Synergy $11.12

Instants

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

Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+43% Synergy $0.16
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+34% Synergy $12.28
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+34% Synergy $0.32
Reiterate Reiterate
+34% Synergy $5.49
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+33% Synergy $1.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+32% Synergy $7.96
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+28% Synergy $9.16
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+27% Synergy $11.43
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+23% Synergy $6.28
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+23% Synergy $1.47
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+22% Synergy $15.06
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+22% Synergy $2.35
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+22% Synergy $0.42
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+21% Synergy $8.88
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+21% Synergy $10.53
Big Score Big Score
+20% Synergy $0.69
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+20% Synergy $7.62
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+20% Synergy $3.02
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+20% Synergy $8.48
Twinferno Twinferno
+19% Synergy $0.20
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+16% Synergy $0.25
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+14% Synergy $3.96
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+14% Synergy $5.97
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+13% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+12% Synergy $0.08
Radstorm Radstorm
+12% Synergy $2.31
Daze Daze
+11% Synergy $2.00
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+10% Synergy $5.17
Geistwave Geistwave
+10% Synergy $0.08
Consider Consider
+9% Synergy $0.44
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+8% Synergy $1.00
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+8% Synergy $0.27
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+7% Synergy $0.54
Force of Will Force of Will
+6% Synergy $61.91
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+6% Synergy $0.38
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+3% Synergy $0.30
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+3% Synergy $2.27
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+2% Synergy $0.28
Opt Opt
+1% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.35
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.07
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $46.53
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.81
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.10
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $44.80
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-8% Synergy $0.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.54
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $2.20
Negate Negate
-14% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $1.28

Sorceries

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

Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+40% Synergy $0.59
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+39% Synergy $3.12
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+38% Synergy $1.25
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+38% Synergy $0.43
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+37% Synergy $4.88
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+36% Synergy $0.46
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+32% Synergy $1.91
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+28% Synergy $0.19
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+28% Synergy $0.09
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+25% Synergy $0.20
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+25% Synergy $0.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+24% Synergy $33.69
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+24% Synergy $1482.44
Recoup Recoup
+24% Synergy $0.23
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+22% Synergy $4.72
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+21% Synergy $0.99
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+21% Synergy $0.13
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+20% Synergy $7.52
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+19% Synergy $1.99
Overmaster Overmaster
+19% Synergy $1.49
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+19% Synergy $13.95
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+18% Synergy $0.32
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+16% Synergy $0.55
Timetwister Timetwister
+15% Synergy
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+13% Synergy $0.28
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+12% Synergy $0.38
Recall Recall
+12% Synergy $1.37
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+11% Synergy $0.92
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+11% Synergy $8.31
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+11% Synergy $0.41
Stock Up Stock Up
+10% Synergy $8.90
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+8% Synergy $0.52
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+8% Synergy $1.83
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.46
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+7% Synergy $0.05
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+6% Synergy $0.15
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+6% Synergy $5.01
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+6% Synergy $0.20
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+5% Synergy $0.15
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+5% Synergy $0.22
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.32
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+4% Synergy $0.10
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+3% Synergy $0.42
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+3% Synergy $0.28
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.60
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.22
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $1.96
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+1% Synergy $0.98
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $3.61
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+15% Synergy $1.06
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+14% Synergy $1.29
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+13% Synergy $3.58
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+11% Synergy $20.05
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+6% Synergy $7.69
Sentinel Tower Sentinel Tower
+5% Synergy $1.61
Krark's Thumb Krark's Thumb
+1% Synergy $12.29
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+1% Synergy $0.41
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-2% Synergy $17.19
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $82.70

Enchantments

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

Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+23% Synergy $8.69
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+19% Synergy $0.42
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+13% Synergy $0.39
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+8% Synergy $0.27
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+8% Synergy $1.75
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $49.41
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+5% Synergy $0.45
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+4% Synergy $5.46
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+3% Synergy $0.27
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+2% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+2% Synergy $1.93
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+1% Synergy $4.01
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
0% Synergy $1.94
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-2% Synergy $0.70
Propaganda Propaganda
-9% Synergy $2.32

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+20% Synergy $11.12
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+15% Synergy $0.88
Ral, Izzet Viceroy Ral, Izzet Viceroy
+7% Synergy $0.45
Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+6% Synergy $0.69
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+3% Synergy $2.02
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
0% Synergy $2.16

Utility Lands

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+19% Synergy $95.04
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+10% Synergy $355.76
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $18.71
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+5% Synergy $2.91
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+5% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $1.38
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
0% Synergy $0.46
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.24
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-5% Synergy $5.96
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+28% Synergy $25.71
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+26% Synergy $65.81
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+25% Synergy $0.60
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+19% Synergy $75.40
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+18% Synergy $173.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-4% Synergy $1.49
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-5% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-11% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $1.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-18% Synergy $0.21
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-23% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+32% Synergy $7.96
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+27% Synergy $11.43
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+26% Synergy $13.48
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+26% Synergy $13.20
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+24% Synergy $1.58
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+24% Synergy $33.69
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+23% Synergy $23.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+23% Synergy $13.79
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+23% Synergy $15.64
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+23% Synergy $25.94
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+22% Synergy $40.37
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+21% Synergy $0.99
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+20% Synergy $17.87
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+20% Synergy $7.52
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+19% Synergy
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+18% Synergy $1.94
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+17% Synergy $27.34
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+16% Synergy $15.19
Training Center Training Center
+9% Synergy $10.00
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+7% Synergy $2.41
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+6% Synergy $0.38
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $19.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.11
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $23.79
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.79
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
0% Synergy $8.10
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.06
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-1% Synergy $0.34
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.13
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-2% Synergy $0.37
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $5.05
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $3.37
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.18
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-5% Synergy $0.63
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.29
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-5% Synergy $14.76
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.15
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.21
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-12% Synergy $0.04
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-13% Synergy $0.33
Island Island
-15% Synergy $0.04
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-16% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-17% Synergy $0.14

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