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Ral, Monsoon Mage
Price tag $4.17

Legendary Creature — Human 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

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#451 Current Rank
#395 Last Week
#727 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
+35% Synergy $0.23
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+16% Synergy $43.03
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+4% Synergy $0.12
Snort Snort
+1% Synergy $0.88
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-6% Synergy $1.80

High Synergy Cards

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

Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+54% Synergy $2.29
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+54% Synergy $5.90
Seething Song Seething Song
+54% Synergy $6.34
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+48% Synergy $0.19
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+46% Synergy $3.24
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+46% Synergy $17.59
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+44% Synergy $7.25
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+44% Synergy $6.13
Snap Snap
+43% Synergy $1.51
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+43% Synergy $0.87

Top Cards

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

Frantic Search Frantic Search
+36% Synergy $0.46
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+34% Synergy $4.84
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+33% Synergy $1.67
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+31% Synergy $0.25
Windfall Windfall
+28% Synergy $3.75
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+25% Synergy $0.92
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+15% Synergy $1.32
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+15% Synergy $1.34
Ponder Ponder
+7% Synergy $1.52
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+3% Synergy $1.45

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+33% Synergy $26.47
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+32% Synergy $8.13
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+25% Synergy $11.79
Gamble Gamble
+22% Synergy $8.12
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+18% Synergy $40.56
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+18% Synergy $97.23
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+18% Synergy $444.47
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+17% Synergy $44.64
Intuition Intuition
+17% Synergy $178.90
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+16% Synergy $629.02

Creatures

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

Tavern Scoundrel Tavern Scoundrel
+35% Synergy $0.10
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+25% Synergy $1.37
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+25% Synergy $2.14
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+25% Synergy $0.84
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+22% Synergy $1.86
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+20% Synergy $13.28
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+17% Synergy $4.27
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+17% Synergy $9.45
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+16% Synergy $0.21
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+15% Synergy $29.47
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+15% Synergy $0.97
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+14% Synergy $1.59
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+10% Synergy $0.17
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+10% Synergy $0.30
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+10% Synergy $2.06
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+9% Synergy $2.01
_____ Goblin _____ Goblin
+8% Synergy $0.21
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+6% Synergy $4.58
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+6% Synergy $18.39
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $1.86
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $0.90
Crackling Spellslinger Crackling Spellslinger
+5% Synergy $0.18
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+5% Synergy $1.29
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $14.50
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+3% Synergy $1.33
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+3% Synergy $1.42
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+3% Synergy $0.28
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+3% Synergy $1.13
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+3% Synergy $1.46
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+3% Synergy $0.28
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+2% Synergy $0.24
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+2% Synergy $11.83
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+2% Synergy $16.59
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+1% Synergy $0.86
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+1% Synergy $0.18
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
0% Synergy $0.86
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
-1% Synergy $0.21
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
-1% Synergy $11.74
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-2% Synergy $3.47
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-2% Synergy $0.29
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-2% Synergy $3.14
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
-2% Synergy $4.20
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-3% Synergy $0.18
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.34
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
-3% Synergy $2.72
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-4% Synergy $0.28
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
-4% Synergy $6.51
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
-5% Synergy $0.18
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-7% Synergy $10.86

Instants

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

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+30% Synergy $7.24
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+30% Synergy $10.91
Reiterate Reiterate
+30% Synergy $5.64
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+30% Synergy $1.08
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+28% Synergy $0.33
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+26% Synergy $7.06
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+24% Synergy $11.46
Big Score Big Score
+22% Synergy $0.62
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+22% Synergy $1.43
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+20% Synergy $1.14
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+18% Synergy $14.95
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+18% Synergy $5.51
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+18% Synergy $8.72
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+17% Synergy $0.43
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+16% Synergy $4.14
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+16% Synergy $8.00
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+16% Synergy $8.59
Twinferno Twinferno
+16% Synergy $0.21
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+16% Synergy $0.50
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+16% Synergy $8.27
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+14% Synergy $1.85
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+13% Synergy $0.07
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+12% Synergy $6.42
Consider Consider
+11% Synergy $0.47
Radstorm Radstorm
+11% Synergy $2.26
Geistwave Geistwave
+10% Synergy $0.07
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $1.14
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+9% Synergy $0.51
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+9% Synergy $0.20
Daze Daze
+9% Synergy $2.10
Force of Will Force of Will
+7% Synergy $55.97
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+7% Synergy $3.95
High Tide High Tide
+7% Synergy $1.18
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+6% Synergy $0.35
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+5% Synergy $0.27
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+5% Synergy $2.29
Opt Opt
+4% Synergy $0.15
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+4% Synergy $0.16
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+3% Synergy $0.34
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $50.27
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.87
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $10.79
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.13
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $41.85
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-7% Synergy $0.18
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-7% Synergy $1.09
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $1.00
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $1.96
Negate Negate
-13% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-20% Synergy $2.01

Sorceries

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

Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+36% Synergy $0.63
Lock and Load Lock and Load
+36% Synergy $0.46
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+36% Synergy $0.59
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+34% Synergy $3.40
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+34% Synergy $1.02
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+33% Synergy $3.75
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+33% Synergy $0.40
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+28% Synergy $1.83
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+24% Synergy $0.15
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+22% Synergy $0.22
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+22% Synergy $0.07
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+21% Synergy $1.77
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+20% Synergy $36.12
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+20% Synergy $1467.68
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+19% Synergy $0.20
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+18% Synergy $4.02
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+18% Synergy $7.80
Recoup Recoup
+18% Synergy $0.22
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+17% Synergy $1.22
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+16% Synergy $0.13
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+15% Synergy $0.41
Overmaster Overmaster
+15% Synergy $1.09
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+14% Synergy $15.55
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+12% Synergy $0.74
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+12% Synergy $0.34
Quiet Speculation Quiet Speculation
+12% Synergy $0.31
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+11% Synergy $9.22
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+11% Synergy $0.21
Timetwister Timetwister
+11% Synergy
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+11% Synergy $0.37
Recall Recall
+11% Synergy $1.40
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+10% Synergy $0.49
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+9% Synergy $1.34
Stock Up Stock Up
+9% Synergy $8.11
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+8% Synergy $0.06
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.77
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+5% Synergy $0.11
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+5% Synergy $0.12
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+5% Synergy $4.48
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+5% Synergy $0.28
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+5% Synergy $0.12
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+5% Synergy $0.20
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+4% Synergy $0.22
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+4% Synergy $0.34
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+3% Synergy $0.22
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+2% Synergy $0.82
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $2.69
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+1% Synergy $4.93
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $2.68
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $1.00

Utility Artifacts

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

Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+15% Synergy $3.58
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+13% Synergy $1.02
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+12% Synergy $15.79
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.83
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+7% Synergy $6.95
Sentinel Tower Sentinel Tower
+5% Synergy $1.78
Krark's Thumb Krark's Thumb
+2% Synergy $11.11
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+1% Synergy $0.59
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-1% Synergy $13.65
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $64.49

Enchantments

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

Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+23% Synergy $0.48
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+19% Synergy $8.38
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+15% Synergy $0.59
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+9% Synergy $0.26
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+9% Synergy $1.13
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+5% Synergy $4.88
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+5% Synergy $0.55
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+4% Synergy $0.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+3% Synergy $49.57
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+3% Synergy $1.48
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+2% Synergy $1.37
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+2% Synergy $4.98
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+1% Synergy $1.79
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-1% Synergy $0.80
Propaganda Propaganda
-8% Synergy $2.12

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+23% Synergy $8.85
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+17% Synergy $0.73
Ral, Izzet Viceroy Ral, Izzet Viceroy
+8% Synergy $0.47
Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+7% Synergy $0.69
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+3% Synergy $2.16
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks Will, Scholar of Frost Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
+3% Synergy $1.33
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
0% Synergy $0.99

Utility Lands

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+15% Synergy $111.35
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $17.84
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+8% Synergy $345.06
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.43
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+1% Synergy $3.38
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+1% Synergy $0.43
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $39.08
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $4.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $2.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+24% Synergy $23.54
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+23% Synergy $65.18
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+19% Synergy $0.57
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+15% Synergy $68.59
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+14% Synergy $153.01
Forger's Foundry Forger's Foundry
+1% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $2.00
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $2.00
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-3% Synergy $1.29
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-5% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $1.01
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $1.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-19% Synergy $0.25
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-21% 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
+30% Synergy $7.24
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+24% Synergy $11.46
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+23% Synergy $11.94
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+22% Synergy $1.86
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+22% Synergy $11.77
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+21% Synergy $23.09
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+20% Synergy $11.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+20% Synergy $14.44
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+20% Synergy $23.79
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+20% Synergy $36.12
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+19% Synergy $15.16
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+18% Synergy $2.56
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+18% Synergy $51.88
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+18% Synergy $7.80
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+17% Synergy $1.22
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+16% Synergy $17.29
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+16% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+14% Synergy $23.94
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+9% Synergy $2.47
Training Center Training Center
+8% Synergy $10.06
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+6% Synergy $0.35
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $0.90
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $17.02
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $29.32
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+2% Synergy $0.14
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+1% Synergy $0.53
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $8.02
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
0% Synergy $2.32
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.68
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.05
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.65
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
-1% Synergy $0.66
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-2% Synergy $1.00
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-2% Synergy $0.38
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $5.09
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-3% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $1.00
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $8.38
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $1.00
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.16
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.05
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-10% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.17
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-11% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
-12% Synergy $0.05
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-14% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-16% Synergy $0.13

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