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Ranar the Ever-Watchful
Price tag $0.36

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

#776 Current Rank
#776 Last Week
#707 Past 2 Years

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.

Vanguard of the Restless Vanguard of the Restless
+7% Synergy $0.28
Ennis, Debate Moderator Ennis, Debate Moderator
+5% Synergy $0.25
Daydream Daydream
+5% Synergy $0.39
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+3% Synergy $0.36
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+1% Synergy $8.73

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 $0.37
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+86% Synergy $4.73
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+81% Synergy $0.25
Ravenform Ravenform
+80% Synergy $0.30
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+80% Synergy $0.48
Soulherder Soulherder
+77% Synergy $2.21
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+73% Synergy $3.74
Doomskar Doomskar
+73% Synergy $0.82
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+68% Synergy $0.30
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+65% Synergy $6.97

Top Cards

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

Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+62% Synergy $0.33
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+62% Synergy $0.36
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+62% Synergy $4.30
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+60% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+60% Synergy $1.69
Drogskol Captain Drogskol Captain
+59% Synergy $0.37
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+59% Synergy $1.86
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+52% Synergy $0.20
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+52% Synergy $0.34
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $6.17
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $64.63
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $53.21
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-7% Synergy $18.15
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $58.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $66.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $41.55
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Cosmos Charger Cosmos Charger
+52% Synergy $0.22
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+52% Synergy $0.49
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+51% Synergy $0.10
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+50% Synergy $0.27
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+46% Synergy $0.26
Hero of Bretagard Hero of Bretagard
+45% Synergy $0.32
Geist-Honored Monk Geist-Honored Monk
+38% Synergy $0.45
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+36% Synergy $0.27
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+34% Synergy $0.39
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+32% Synergy $0.64
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+31% Synergy $0.32
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+30% Synergy $2.70
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+30% Synergy $0.31
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+30% Synergy $0.19
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+29% Synergy $0.32
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+29% Synergy $1.50
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+27% Synergy $0.36
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+26% Synergy $0.14
Mistmeadow Witch Mistmeadow Witch
+26% Synergy $0.17
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+24% Synergy $0.27
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+23% Synergy $33.15
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+22% Synergy $0.33
Supreme Phantom Supreme Phantom
+22% Synergy $0.34
Millicent, Restless Revenant Millicent, Restless Revenant
+21% Synergy $0.35
Shepherd of the Cosmos Shepherd of the Cosmos
+20% Synergy $0.24
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+20% Synergy $0.23
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+19% Synergy $0.23
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+19% Synergy $0.16
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+17% Synergy $4.95
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+16% Synergy $4.83
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+15% Synergy $2.60
Drogskol Reinforcements Drogskol Reinforcements
+15% Synergy $0.76
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.31
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+14% Synergy $33.95
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+13% Synergy $0.30
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+13% Synergy $0.12
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+13% Synergy $0.30
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+12% Synergy $4.55
Hanged Executioner Hanged Executioner
+12% Synergy $0.28
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+10% Synergy $0.35
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+10% Synergy $6.52
Rattlechains Rattlechains
+9% Synergy $0.30
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+9% Synergy $0.33
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+7% Synergy $0.18
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+7% Synergy $0.34
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+7% Synergy $0.12
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+7% Synergy $0.37
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+3% Synergy $1.02
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.11
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+0% Synergy $3.93

Instants

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

Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+46% Synergy $0.22
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+44% Synergy $4.73
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+37% Synergy $0.32
Warhorn Blast Warhorn Blast
+35% Synergy $0.04
Iron Verdict Iron Verdict
+28% Synergy $0.12
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+28% Synergy $0.49
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+17% Synergy $1.47
Synthetic Destiny Synthetic Destiny
+17% Synergy $0.24
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+16% Synergy $1.19
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+12% Synergy $0.26
Kaya's Onslaught Kaya's Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.16
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+10% Synergy $0.32
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+9% Synergy $2.71
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+6% Synergy $0.26
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.19
Semester's End Semester's End
+6% Synergy $1.14
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+6% Synergy $0.36
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+6% Synergy $2.58
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+5% Synergy $0.95
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.29
Misdirection Misdirection
+3% Synergy $10.64
Blur Blur
+2% Synergy $0.49
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.22
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+2% Synergy $0.81
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+2% Synergy $0.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.79
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $50.70
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $6.82
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $55.81
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-15% Synergy $2.01
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-16% Synergy $3.63
Negate Negate
-17% Synergy $0.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-19% Synergy $2.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-24% Synergy $1.45
Counterspell Counterspell
-24% Synergy $3.67

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 $0.35
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+44% Synergy $3.22
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+39% Synergy $0.31
Starnheim Unleashed Starnheim Unleashed
+33% Synergy $1.34
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+26% Synergy $0.28
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+8% Synergy $4.62
Windfall Windfall
+7% Synergy $4.94
Hallowed Respite Hallowed Respite
+6% Synergy $0.30
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+5% Synergy $0.30
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+5% Synergy $4.22
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+5% Synergy $0.33
Another Round Another Round
+4% Synergy $0.38
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.92
Migratory Route Migratory Route
+2% Synergy $0.34
Austere Command Austere Command
-8% Synergy $0.42
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-19% Synergy $2.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+27% Synergy $6.25
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+20% Synergy $4.33
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+17% Synergy $19.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.95
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+12% Synergy $7.16
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+8% Synergy $0.37
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+6% Synergy $0.44
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+4% Synergy $32.60
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $1.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+37% Synergy $9.48
Niko Defies Destiny Niko Defies Destiny
+27% Synergy $0.07
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+26% Synergy $0.32
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+21% Synergy $0.14
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+21% Synergy $1.63
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+17% Synergy $13.20
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+16% Synergy $0.23
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $4.72
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+12% Synergy $1.14
Day of the Dragons Day of the Dragons
+12% Synergy $0.25
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+8% Synergy $8.10
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy $2.98
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+7% Synergy $0.64
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+6% Synergy $0.26
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+5% Synergy $0.46
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+5% Synergy $9.62
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $63.66
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+3% Synergy $0.42
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+3% Synergy $0.26
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+3% Synergy $1.04
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+3% Synergy $0.54
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $0.60
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+2% Synergy $0.81
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+2% Synergy $5.61
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $12.00
Propaganda Propaganda
-17% Synergy $3.11

Planeswalkers

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

Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+13% Synergy $4.03
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+10% Synergy $1.53

Utility Lands

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

Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+22% Synergy $0.35
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+16% Synergy $0.30
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+13% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.85
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+6% Synergy $0.63
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+5% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $6.18
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $24.17
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+2% Synergy $7.37
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+0% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.99
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $30.88
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.33
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+16% Synergy $0.30
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.30
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+12% Synergy $1.00
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+9% Synergy $0.34
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+7% Synergy $0.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.13
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $3.17
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.63
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-12% Synergy $0.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $2.51

Lands

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

Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+38% Synergy $0.37
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+33% Synergy $0.33
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+30% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+27% Synergy $0.24
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+27% Synergy $0.36
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+24% Synergy $0.27
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+18% Synergy $0.13
Meandering River Meandering River
+17% Synergy $0.13
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+15% Synergy $0.14
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+10% Synergy $6.52
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.27
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.59
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+4% Synergy $0.27
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.29
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+2% Synergy $1.01
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+2% Synergy $6.42
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.79
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.30
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+0% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.27
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.12
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $5.31
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.37
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-3% Synergy $4.25
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-4% Synergy $0.31
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.21
Tundra Tundra
-6% Synergy $3000.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $6.82
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-6% Synergy $11.03
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.33
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-7% Synergy $8.37
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $16.02
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-8% Synergy $8.42
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-9% Synergy $18.47
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.82
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-12% Synergy $0.41

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