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Ranar the Ever-Watchful
Price tag $0.26

Legendary CreatureSpirit Warrior

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

#554 Current Rank
#492 Last Week
#559 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ranar the Ever-Watchful.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ranar the Ever-Watchful decks.

Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+18% Synergy $1.74
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+6% Synergy $21.03
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+3% Synergy $1.31
Starwinder Starwinder
+3% Synergy $0.43
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+1% Synergy $7.01

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ranar the Ever-Watchful's abilities and overall game plan.

Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+88% Synergy $0.26
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+86% Synergy $3.34
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+82% Synergy $0.16
Ravenform Ravenform
+82% Synergy $0.18
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+81% Synergy $0.41
Soulherder Soulherder
+78% Synergy $1.99
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+75% Synergy $2.51
Doomskar Doomskar
+75% Synergy $0.52
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+70% Synergy $0.24
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+68% Synergy $5.01

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ranar the Ever-Watchful decks.

Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+64% Synergy $0.31
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+64% Synergy $0.26
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+64% Synergy $2.92
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+63% Synergy $0.29
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+61% Synergy $0.81
Drogskol Captain Drogskol Captain
+61% Synergy $0.26
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+56% Synergy $0.22
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+55% Synergy $0.08
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+54% Synergy $0.06
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $57.48
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $45.06
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-10% Synergy $11.92
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $42.63
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $48.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $48.08
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-13% Synergy $28.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ranar the Ever-Watchful's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cosmos Charger Cosmos Charger
+54% Synergy $0.14
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+51% Synergy $0.23
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+50% Synergy $0.23
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+48% Synergy $0.18
Hero of Bretagard Hero of Bretagard
+47% Synergy $0.21
Geist-Honored Monk Geist-Honored Monk
+40% Synergy $0.35
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+37% Synergy $0.40
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+35% Synergy $0.16
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+33% Synergy $0.35
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+33% Synergy $1.48
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+32% Synergy $0.11
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+32% Synergy $0.84
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+31% Synergy $0.79
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+30% Synergy $0.18
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+28% Synergy $0.36
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+28% Synergy $0.12
Mistmeadow Witch Mistmeadow Witch
+28% Synergy $0.06
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+27% Synergy $0.32
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+25% Synergy $0.27
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+24% Synergy $0.12
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+23% Synergy $0.29
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+23% Synergy $20.35
Supreme Phantom Supreme Phantom
+22% Synergy $0.22
Millicent, Restless Revenant Millicent, Restless Revenant
+22% Synergy $0.27
Shepherd of the Cosmos Shepherd of the Cosmos
+22% Synergy $0.09
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+21% Synergy $0.11
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+19% Synergy $0.20
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+17% Synergy $8.49
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+16% Synergy $19.42
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+16% Synergy $1.19
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+16% Synergy $1.56
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.26
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+15% Synergy $0.27
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+14% Synergy $0.10
Drogskol Reinforcements Drogskol Reinforcements
+14% Synergy $0.36
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+14% Synergy $0.14
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $1.92
Hanged Executioner Hanged Executioner
+13% Synergy $0.11
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+12% Synergy $0.25
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+11% Synergy $3.91
Arcane Artisan Arcane Artisan
+11% Synergy $0.26
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+10% Synergy $0.12
Rattlechains Rattlechains
+9% Synergy $0.16
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+8% Synergy $0.80
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+8% Synergy $0.10
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+7% Synergy $0.07
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+7% Synergy $0.63
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+6% Synergy $18.78
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $3.39
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+1% Synergy $2.78

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ranar the Ever-Watchful safe.

Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+61% Synergy $0.72
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+47% Synergy $0.07
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+46% Synergy $3.38
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+39% Synergy $0.10
Warhorn Blast Warhorn Blast
+35% Synergy $0.02
Iron Verdict Iron Verdict
+28% Synergy $0.04
Synthetic Destiny Synthetic Destiny
+18% Synergy $0.25
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+14% Synergy $1.33
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+14% Synergy $0.37
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+13% Synergy $0.25
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+12% Synergy $1.11
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.09
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+9% Synergy $0.19
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+8% Synergy $0.13
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+7% Synergy $0.18
Semester's End Semester's End
+7% Synergy $0.71
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+6% Synergy $0.41
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.29
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $2.58
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.26
Misdirection Misdirection
+4% Synergy $5.95
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.27
Blur Blur
+3% Synergy $0.21
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.76
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+1% Synergy $0.22
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $49.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.64
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $42.96
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-16% Synergy $2.22
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-16% Synergy $1.75
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $1.46
Negate Negate
-19% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-24% Synergy $1.65
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-28% Synergy $0.84

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ranar the Ever-Watchful's game plan and control the board.

Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+52% Synergy $0.31
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+46% Synergy $3.18
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+42% Synergy $0.19
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+33% Synergy $1.08
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+28% Synergy $0.90
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+9% Synergy $5.68
Hallowed Respite Hallowed Respite
+8% Synergy $0.10
Windfall Windfall
+7% Synergy $3.95
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+6% Synergy $0.66
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+6% Synergy $0.45
Another Round Another Round
+5% Synergy $0.28
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.48
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+3% Synergy $0.16
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.30
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.44
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-19% Synergy $1.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $5.02
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+20% Synergy $20.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.30
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+18% Synergy $2.49
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+13% Synergy $4.72
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $0.39
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+6% Synergy $4.36
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+4% Synergy $20.21
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $4.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ranar the Ever-Watchful's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+40% Synergy $8.03
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+26% Synergy $0.87
Niko Defies Destiny Niko Defies Destiny
+26% Synergy $0.05
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+24% Synergy $0.14
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+23% Synergy $0.06
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+18% Synergy $5.01
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+17% Synergy $0.13
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+15% Synergy $3.99
Day of the Dragons Day of the Dragons
+12% Synergy $0.15
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+9% Synergy $3.94
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+9% Synergy $0.13
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy $1.97
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $0.39
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+5% Synergy $0.64
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+5% Synergy $7.12
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+5% Synergy $0.42
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $46.21
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $3.16
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+4% Synergy $0.10
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+4% Synergy $0.41
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+3% Synergy $0.66
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+3% Synergy $0.43
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $1.40
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $8.34
Propaganda Propaganda
-16% Synergy $2.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ranar the Ever-Watchful to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+12% Synergy $0.84
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+12% Synergy $3.52

Utility Lands

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

Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+26% Synergy $0.11
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+16% Synergy $0.17
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+13% Synergy $0.20
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.41
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+6% Synergy $0.32
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+6% Synergy $0.68
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $2.28
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $19.02
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.14
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $3.65
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+22% Synergy $0.22
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+20% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.16
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.14
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+15% Synergy $0.21
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+14% Synergy $1.22
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+12% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.51
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+7% Synergy $0.77
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.07
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+5% Synergy $0.49
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $4.04
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-14% Synergy $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-19% Synergy $1.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ranar the Ever-Watchful decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+40% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+34% Synergy $0.11
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+33% Synergy $0.07
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+28% Synergy $0.86
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+27% Synergy $0.20
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+26% Synergy $0.18
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+20% Synergy $0.05
Meandering River Meandering River
+18% Synergy $0.08
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.13
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+11% Synergy $3.91
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.18
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.40
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+4% Synergy $0.41
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.26
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $0.83
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $3.39
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.76
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+1% Synergy $4.80
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+1% Synergy $0.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.53
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.18
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.98
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $2.62
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.76
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-3% Synergy $3.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.28
Tundra Tundra
-5% Synergy
Port Town Port Town
-6% Synergy $0.17
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.64
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-7% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-7% Synergy $0.45
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-7% Synergy $17.48
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-8% Synergy $11.67
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-8% Synergy $8.46
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $13.72
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-12% Synergy $9.92
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-12% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.45

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