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Ranar the Ever-Watchful
Price tag $0.24

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

#658 Current Rank
#794 Last Week
#585 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.

Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+6% Synergy $17.98
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+5% Synergy $1.39
All-Fates Stalker All-Fates Stalker
+5% Synergy $0.09
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+3% Synergy $2.40
Starwinder Starwinder
+3% Synergy $0.90

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 $0.29
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+86% Synergy $3.84
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+82% Synergy $0.13
Ravenform Ravenform
+81% Synergy $0.15
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+81% Synergy $0.40
Soulherder Soulherder
+78% Synergy $1.80
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+75% Synergy $2.23
Doomskar Doomskar
+74% Synergy $0.51
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+70% Synergy $0.32
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+67% Synergy $5.11

Top Cards

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

Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+64% Synergy $0.29
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+64% Synergy $0.23
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+63% Synergy $0.27
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+63% Synergy $2.81
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+61% Synergy $0.80
Drogskol Captain Drogskol Captain
+61% Synergy $0.31
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+55% Synergy $0.23
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+55% Synergy $0.12
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+54% Synergy $0.07
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $61.91
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $50.22
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-9% Synergy $15.45
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $42.02
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $49.29
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $46.53
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-13% Synergy $37.00
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-14% Synergy $34.30

Creatures

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

Cosmos Charger Cosmos Charger
+53% Synergy $0.13
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+51% Synergy $0.34
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+49% Synergy $0.20
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+48% Synergy $0.16
Hero of Bretagard Hero of Bretagard
+46% Synergy $0.18
Geist-Honored Monk Geist-Honored Monk
+39% Synergy $0.27
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+37% Synergy $0.35
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+35% Synergy $0.13
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+33% Synergy $0.28
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+33% Synergy $1.60
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+32% Synergy $0.13
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+31% Synergy $0.91
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+31% Synergy $0.77
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+30% Synergy $0.17
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+28% Synergy $0.33
Mistmeadow Witch Mistmeadow Witch
+28% Synergy $0.07
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+28% Synergy $0.27
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+28% Synergy $0.14
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+25% Synergy $0.22
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+24% Synergy $22.64
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+23% Synergy $0.28
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+23% Synergy $0.15
Supreme Phantom Supreme Phantom
+22% Synergy $0.22
Millicent, Restless Revenant Millicent, Restless Revenant
+22% Synergy $0.28
Shepherd of the Cosmos Shepherd of the Cosmos
+22% Synergy $0.08
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+20% Synergy $0.09
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+19% Synergy $0.27
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+17% Synergy $9.18
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+16% Synergy $1.86
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+16% Synergy $2.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.25
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+15% Synergy $24.97
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+15% Synergy $0.24
Drogskol Reinforcements Drogskol Reinforcements
+15% Synergy $0.28
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+14% Synergy $0.11
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+14% Synergy $0.16
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+13% Synergy $1.84
Hanged Executioner Hanged Executioner
+13% Synergy $0.12
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+12% Synergy $0.25
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+11% Synergy $4.11
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+9% Synergy $0.09
Rattlechains Rattlechains
+9% Synergy $0.15
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+8% Synergy $0.69
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+8% Synergy $0.14
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+7% Synergy $0.09
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+7% Synergy $0.70
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+6% Synergy $18.60
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+6% Synergy $0.71
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $4.17
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+1% Synergy $2.46

Instants

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

Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+61% Synergy $1.12
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+47% Synergy $0.08
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+45% Synergy $3.60
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+38% Synergy $0.13
Warhorn Blast Warhorn Blast
+35% Synergy $0.03
Iron Verdict Iron Verdict
+28% Synergy $0.02
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+22% Synergy $0.58
Synthetic Destiny Synthetic Destiny
+18% Synergy $0.23
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+15% Synergy $1.12
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+14% Synergy $0.38
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+13% Synergy $0.25
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+11% Synergy $1.43
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.08
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+9% Synergy $0.24
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+8% Synergy $0.13
Resculpt Resculpt
+7% Synergy $0.28
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+7% Synergy $0.19
Semester's End Semester's End
+7% Synergy $0.69
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+6% Synergy $0.42
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $2.55
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.25
Misdirection Misdirection
+4% Synergy $6.75
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $0.96
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.70
Blur Blur
+2% Synergy $0.34
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+1% Synergy $0.23
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $51.18
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.87
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $44.85
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-16% Synergy $1.94
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-16% Synergy $1.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $1.45
Negate Negate
-19% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-24% Synergy $1.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-28% Synergy $0.73

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 $0.34
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+46% Synergy $3.14
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+41% Synergy $0.21
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+33% Synergy $1.11
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+28% Synergy $1.34
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+9% Synergy $5.77
Hallowed Respite Hallowed Respite
+8% Synergy $0.16
Windfall Windfall
+7% Synergy $4.82
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+6% Synergy $0.51
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+6% Synergy $0.31
Another Round Another Round
+5% Synergy $0.26
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.41
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+3% Synergy $0.12
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.03
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.38
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-19% Synergy $1.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.87
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+20% Synergy $19.04
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+18% Synergy $3.58
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.32
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+13% Synergy $5.37
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $0.29
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+6% Synergy $4.40
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+4% Synergy $20.70
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $3.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+40% Synergy $8.10
Niko Defies Destiny Niko Defies Destiny
+26% Synergy $0.08
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+25% Synergy $1.09
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+25% Synergy $0.17
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+23% Synergy $0.06
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+19% Synergy $3.86
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+17% Synergy $0.14
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+15% Synergy $6.05
Day of the Dragons Day of the Dragons
+12% Synergy $0.17
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+9% Synergy $4.71
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+8% Synergy $2.31
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+8% Synergy $0.10
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+7% Synergy $0.42
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.32
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+5% Synergy $0.47
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+5% Synergy $7.55
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+5% Synergy $0.11
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+4% Synergy $0.65
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $45.90
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $3.89
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+4% Synergy $0.44
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+3% Synergy $0.47
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $1.54
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $8.45
Propaganda Propaganda
-17% Synergy $2.35

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+12% Synergy $0.88
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+12% Synergy $3.38

Utility Lands

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

Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+25% Synergy $0.13
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+17% Synergy $0.17
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+13% Synergy $0.23
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.39
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+6% Synergy $0.66
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+6% Synergy $0.33
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $4.66
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $19.49
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.15
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $3.53
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $18.65
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+22% Synergy $0.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+19% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.17
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+15% Synergy $0.19
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+13% Synergy $1.26
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+12% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.52
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+7% Synergy $0.84
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.24
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+5% Synergy $0.48
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $4.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-14% Synergy $0.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $1.15

Lands

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

Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+40% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+33% Synergy $0.21
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+32% Synergy $0.07
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+28% Synergy $0.70
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+27% Synergy $0.19
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+26% Synergy $0.19
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+20% Synergy $0.08
Meandering River Meandering River
+18% Synergy $0.10
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+15% Synergy $0.16
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+11% Synergy $4.11
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.15
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.24
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+4% Synergy $0.17
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $0.80
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $4.17
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.70
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+1% Synergy $5.07
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+1% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $5.01
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.06
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.16
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $1.16
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.04
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $3.68
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.47
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-3% Synergy $3.98
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.18
Port Town Port Town
-5% Synergy $0.20
Tundra Tundra
-5% Synergy
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-6% Synergy $0.12
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.87
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-7% Synergy $0.34
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-7% Synergy $18.92
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-8% Synergy $15.94
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $13.93
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-9% Synergy $11.46
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-12% Synergy $12.12
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-12% Synergy $0.44
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.27

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