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Renari, Merchant of Marvels
Price tag $0.12

Legendary CreatureDragon Artificer

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Renari, Merchant of Marvels.

Background Cards

Renari, Merchant of Marvels can choose any of these 27 backgrounds.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Renari, Merchant of Marvels's abilities and overall game plan.

Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+83% Synergy $0.98
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+80% Synergy $40.17
Juvenile Mist Dragon Juvenile Mist Dragon
+67% Synergy $0.10
Icefall Regent Icefall Regent
+66% Synergy $0.62
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+66% Synergy $0.07
Dragon Turtle Dragon Turtle
+66% Synergy $0.29
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+66% Synergy $0.16
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+66% Synergy $0.13
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+66% Synergy $0.19
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+65% Synergy $14.95

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Renari, Merchant of Marvels decks.

Cloud Key Cloud Key
+60% Synergy $1.31
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+40% Synergy $52.65
Negate Negate
+28% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+17% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $53.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-18% Synergy $40.86

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Renari, Merchant of Marvels's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Dirgur Island Dragon Dirgur Island Dragon
+99% Synergy $0.07
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+99% Synergy $0.34
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+98% Synergy $2.78
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+66% Synergy $1.22
Diviner of Mist Diviner of Mist
+66% Synergy $0.13
Hammerhead Tyrant Hammerhead Tyrant
+66% Synergy $0.22
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+66% Synergy $0.28
Voracious Bibliophile Voracious Bibliophile
+65% Synergy $0.18
Blue Dragon Blue Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.13
Pseudodragon Familiar Pseudodragon Familiar
+50% Synergy $0.03
Dragonborn Looter Dragonborn Looter
+50% Synergy $0.04
Teeka's Dragon Teeka's Dragon
+50% Synergy $4.60
Oceanus Dragon Oceanus Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.07
Belltoll Dragon Belltoll Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.13
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
+49% Synergy $0.21
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+49% Synergy $0.04
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.25
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+49% Synergy $0.63
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+47% Synergy $0.16
Sailors' Bane Sailors' Bane
+33% Synergy $0.13
Murktide Regent Murktide Regent
+33% Synergy $7.69
Mindscour Dragon Mindscour Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.12
Quicksilver Dragon Quicksilver Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.43
Boulderborn Dragon Boulderborn Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.09
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+33% Synergy $0.18
Embermouth Sentinel Embermouth Sentinel
+33% Synergy $0.05
Archive Dragon Archive Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.08
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+32% Synergy $0.21
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+32% Synergy $2.02
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+32% Synergy $0.62
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+32% Synergy $0.12
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+31% Synergy $0.07
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+27% Synergy $4.38
Spark Double Spark Double
+20% Synergy $11.42
Ovinomancer Ovinomancer
+17% Synergy $0.10
Sage Owl Sage Owl
+17% Synergy $0.14
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+16% Synergy $0.15
Wall of Mist Wall of Mist
+16% Synergy $0.07
Prodigal Sorcerer Prodigal Sorcerer
+16% Synergy $0.16
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+15% Synergy $1.16
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+15% Synergy $0.14
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+13% Synergy $0.09
Master Transmuter Master Transmuter
+12% Synergy $5.45
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.23
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+11% Synergy $10.90
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+11% Synergy $3.63
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+9% Synergy $0.19
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+9% Synergy $8.30
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+2% Synergy $0.29
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
0% Synergy $0.67

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Renari, Merchant of Marvels safe.

Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+67% Synergy $0.06
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+50% Synergy $0.11
Dragonlord's Prerogative Dragonlord's Prerogative
+50% Synergy $0.17
Silumgar's Scorn Silumgar's Scorn
+33% Synergy $0.21
Unsummon Unsummon
+28% Synergy $0.22
Bounce Off Bounce Off
+24% Synergy $0.12
Spectral Interference Spectral Interference
+24% Synergy $0.04
Aetherize Aetherize
+21% Synergy $0.52
Envelop Envelop
+17% Synergy $1.66
Kiora's Dismissal Kiora's Dismissal
+17% Synergy $0.09
Gift of Tusks Gift of Tusks
+17% Synergy $0.08
Neutralizing Blast Neutralizing Blast
+17% Synergy $0.06
Failed Inspection Failed Inspection
+17% Synergy $0.05
Galestrike Galestrike
+17% Synergy $0.02
Karn's Touch Karn's Touch
+17% Synergy $0.47
Diviner's Portent Diviner's Portent
+16% Synergy $0.89
Scatter to the Winds Scatter to the Winds
+16% Synergy $0.22
Remove Soul Remove Soul
+16% Synergy $0.23
You See a Guard Approach You See a Guard Approach
+16% Synergy $0.07
Contact Other Plane Contact Other Plane
+16% Synergy $0.04
Artificer's Epiphany Artificer's Epiphany
+16% Synergy $0.22
Snap Snap
+15% Synergy $2.41
Memory Deluge Memory Deluge
+15% Synergy $0.19
Snapback Snapback
+15% Synergy $0.19
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+14% Synergy $0.12
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+14% Synergy $0.33
Twiddle Twiddle
+13% Synergy $0.59
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+13% Synergy $0.34
Cancel Cancel
+12% Synergy $0.25
Shore Up Shore Up
+11% Synergy $0.10
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+9% Synergy $0.60
Opt Opt
+8% Synergy $0.12
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+8% Synergy $0.20
High Tide High Tide
+6% Synergy $1.03
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.14
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $1.25
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+5% Synergy $1.96
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+4% Synergy $4.46
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
0% Synergy $1.25
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $0.34
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-3% Synergy $6.70
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-18% Synergy $0.86
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-19% Synergy $1.93
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-20% Synergy $2.29
Pongify Pongify
-24% Synergy $1.74
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-25% Synergy $1.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Renari, Merchant of Marvels's game plan and control the board.

Will of the Temur Will of the Temur
+65% Synergy $0.47
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+45% Synergy $0.28
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+30% Synergy $16.69
Fatigue Fatigue
+17% Synergy $0.18
Sea God's Scorn Sea God's Scorn
+17% Synergy $0.07
Treasure Hunt Treasure Hunt
+16% Synergy $0.20
Counsel of the Soratami Counsel of the Soratami
+16% Synergy $0.09
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+16% Synergy $0.16
Index Index
+16% Synergy $0.09
Sleep Sleep
+15% Synergy $0.16
Divination Divination
+15% Synergy $0.05
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+14% Synergy $1.18
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+14% Synergy $0.37
Winged Words Winged Words
+13% Synergy $0.12
Wash Out Wash Out
+12% Synergy $0.38
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+8% Synergy $3.58
Ravenform Ravenform
+7% Synergy $0.19
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+6% Synergy $0.19
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.29
Fabricate Fabricate
-5% Synergy $9.10
Preordain Preordain
-7% Synergy $0.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+48% Synergy $4.39
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+44% Synergy $0.39
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+40% Synergy $2.50
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+38% Synergy $0.32
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+33% Synergy $3.32
Belbe's Portal Belbe's Portal
+17% Synergy $1.34
Myr Turbine Myr Turbine
+16% Synergy $5.73
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+16% Synergy $0.50
Doubling Cube Doubling Cube
+16% Synergy $20.30
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+15% Synergy $3.60
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+15% Synergy $2.31
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+15% Synergy $17.45
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+14% Synergy $9.37
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+13% Synergy $18.16
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+13% Synergy $4.09
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+13% Synergy $0.73
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+12% Synergy $45.20
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+12% Synergy $2.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.58
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.38
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-25% Synergy $4.94

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Renari, Merchant of Marvels's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+66% Synergy $0.16
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+47% Synergy $0.66
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+43% Synergy $7.55
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+32% Synergy $0.63
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+32% Synergy $3.19
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+28% Synergy $0.42
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+28% Synergy $0.04
Propaganda Propaganda
+20% Synergy $3.23
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+19% Synergy $9.02
Zephid's Embrace Zephid's Embrace
+17% Synergy $0.34
Backfire Backfire
+17% Synergy $0.26
Power Leak Power Leak
+17% Synergy $0.10
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+16% Synergy $4.66
Robe of Mirrors Robe of Mirrors
+16% Synergy $0.28
March of the Machines March of the Machines
+16% Synergy $0.53
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+16% Synergy $12.26
Overburden Overburden
+16% Synergy $11.15
Aether Barrier Aether Barrier
+16% Synergy $2.59
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+15% Synergy $1.27
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+15% Synergy $1.07
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+14% Synergy $0.24
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+14% Synergy $14.15
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+14% Synergy $0.63
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+13% Synergy $0.62
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+12% Synergy $0.71
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+11% Synergy $0.86
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+10% Synergy $0.66
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+9% Synergy $6.06
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+7% Synergy $11.16
Wizard Class Wizard Class
0% Synergy $0.95

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Renari, Merchant of Marvels to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+24% Synergy $21.45
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+16% Synergy $1.28
Karn Liberated Karn Liberated
+16% Synergy $3.10
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+15% Synergy $1.33
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+13% Synergy $5.69
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+13% Synergy $1.88

Utility Lands

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

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+23% Synergy $0.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+23% Synergy $0.11
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+17% Synergy $0.42
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+16% Synergy $24.54
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+15% Synergy $0.20
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.50
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+4% Synergy $50.05
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.11
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $5.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $45.08
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $5.01
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-2% Synergy $9.95
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $20.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+67% Synergy $0.11
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+50% Synergy $0.09
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+50% Synergy $0.26
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+39% Synergy $3.30
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+36% Synergy $6.32
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+28% Synergy $3.53
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.29
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+25% Synergy $10.38
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+22% Synergy $0.88
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+19% Synergy $5.11
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+16% Synergy $7.12
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+16% Synergy $1.18
Arcum's Astrolabe Arcum's Astrolabe
+16% Synergy $0.19
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+15% Synergy $1.24
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+14% Synergy $5.00
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+14% Synergy $42.22
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $3.55
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.32

Lands

The mana base foundation for Renari, Merchant of Marvels decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+100% Synergy $1.54
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.41
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+46% Synergy $0.13
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+27% Synergy $4.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+24% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+17% Synergy $0.14
Wastes Wastes
+16% Synergy $0.52
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.09
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $42.67
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.17
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+9% Synergy $0.81
Island Island
-10% Synergy $0.15

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Renari, Merchant of Marvels.

Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dungeon Delver Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dungeon Delver
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Renari, Merchant of Marvels Popular Entertainer Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Popular Entertainer
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Raised by Giants Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Raised by Giants
Alora, Merry Thief Acolyte of Bahamut Alora, Merry Thief // Acolyte of Bahamut
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Acolyte of Bahamut Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Inspiring Leader Skanos Dragonheart // Inspiring Leader
Skanos Dragonheart Master Chef Skanos Dragonheart // Master Chef
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Acolyte of Bahamut Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Feywild Visitor Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Acolyte of Bahamut Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Feywild Visitor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Feywild Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart Sword Coast Sailor Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor
Ojutai, Soul of Winter Ojutai, Soul of Winter
Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Folk Hero Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Folk Hero
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Master Chef Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Master Chef
Skanos Dragonheart Tavern Brawler Skanos Dragonheart // Tavern Brawler
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Haunted One Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Haunted One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Sivitri, Dragon Master Sivitri, Dragon Master
Amber Gristle O'Maul Acolyte of Bahamut Amber Gristle O'Maul // Acolyte of Bahamut
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Acolyte of Bahamut Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Acolyte of Bahamut Skanos Dragonheart // Acolyte of Bahamut
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
Skanos Dragonheart Dragon Cultist Skanos Dragonheart // Dragon Cultist
Silumgar, the Drifting Death Silumgar, the Drifting Death
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
Skanos Dragonheart Folk Hero Skanos Dragonheart // Folk Hero
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
Skanos Dragonheart Scion of Halaster Skanos Dragonheart // Scion of Halaster
Tiamat Tiamat
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Ganax, Astral Hunter Raised by Giants Ganax, Astral Hunter // Raised by Giants
Skanos Dragonheart Haunted One Skanos Dragonheart // Haunted One
Skanos Dragonheart Raised by Giants Skanos Dragonheart // Raised by Giants
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Acolyte of Bahamut Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut