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Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $0.22

Legendary Creature — Dragon Artificer Enchantment Background

Renari, Merchant of Marvels Candlekeep Sage
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

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

Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+100% Synergy $1.15
Hammerhead Tyrant Hammerhead Tyrant
+100% Synergy $0.51
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+99% Synergy $1.30
Voracious Bibliophile Voracious Bibliophile
+99% Synergy $0.48
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+98% Synergy $4.18
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+96% Synergy $2.19
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+92% Synergy $0.21
Dragon Turtle Dragon Turtle
+50% Synergy $0.23
Icefall Regent Icefall Regent
+50% Synergy $0.88
Juvenile Mist Dragon Juvenile Mist Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.10
Nephalia Smuggler Nephalia Smuggler
+50% Synergy $0.06
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.09
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
+50% Synergy $0.96
Dragonborn Looter Dragonborn Looter
+50% Synergy $0.06
Facet Reader Facet Reader
+50% Synergy $0.04
Grozoth Grozoth
+50% Synergy $1.72
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+49% Synergy $0.24
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+49% Synergy $0.11
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.21
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+49% Synergy $0.13
Academy Wall Academy Wall
+49% Synergy $0.04
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+48% Synergy $15.83
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+48% Synergy $0.20
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+48% Synergy $0.25
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+47% Synergy $39.69
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+47% Synergy $0.44
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+47% Synergy $0.18
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+47% Synergy $0.31
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+47% Synergy $0.16
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+46% Synergy $13.64
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+44% Synergy $0.22
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+44% Synergy $10.89
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+44% Synergy $0.28
Wonder Wonder
+44% Synergy $1.55
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+41% Synergy $0.42
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+41% Synergy $6.83
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+40% Synergy $2.67
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+39% Synergy $0.57
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+37% Synergy $2.59
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+36% Synergy $18.48
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+33% Synergy $0.87
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+28% Synergy $1.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+27% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+88% Synergy $1.39
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+50% Synergy $0.10
Dragonlord's Prerogative Dragonlord's Prerogative
+50% Synergy $0.20
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+50% Synergy $2.87
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+49% Synergy $0.24
Contact Other Plane Contact Other Plane
+49% Synergy $0.05
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+49% Synergy $0.17
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+48% Synergy $0.25
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+48% Synergy $0.11
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+47% Synergy $0.31
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+47% Synergy $0.22
Displace Displace
+46% Synergy $0.46
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+46% Synergy $0.24
Blur Blur
+45% Synergy $0.32
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+45% Synergy $0.47
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+45% Synergy $0.36
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+45% Synergy $6.46
Impulse Impulse
+44% Synergy $0.11
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+43% Synergy $0.38
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+40% Synergy $0.42
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+39% Synergy $0.80
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+36% Synergy $3.66
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+28% Synergy $13.39
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+23% Synergy $44.80
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+21% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+14% Synergy $1.81
Counterspell Counterspell
-18% Synergy $1.28

Sorceries

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

Will of the Temur Will of the Temur
+98% Synergy $0.94
Voidwalk Voidwalk
+50% Synergy $0.17
Hour of Eternity Hour of Eternity
+50% Synergy $0.10
Of One Mind Of One Mind
+49% Synergy $0.22
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+48% Synergy $92.90
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+47% Synergy $0.14
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+46% Synergy $3.33
Traumatize Traumatize
+45% Synergy $5.37
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+38% Synergy $2.85
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+35% Synergy $1.91
Preordain Preordain
+25% Synergy $0.60

Utility Artifacts

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

Dermotaxi Dermotaxi
+50% Synergy $0.13
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+50% Synergy $1.59
Synod Sanctum Synod Sanctum
+50% Synergy $0.24
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+50% Synergy $0.20
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+49% Synergy $0.23
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+48% Synergy $4.94
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+47% Synergy $10.68
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+47% Synergy $3.39
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+46% Synergy $0.33
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+31% Synergy $17.19
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-4% Synergy $3.58

Enchantments

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

Day of the Dragons Day of the Dragons
+50% Synergy $0.16
In Bolas's Clutches In Bolas's Clutches
+50% Synergy $0.12
Mystic Subdual Mystic Subdual
+50% Synergy $0.09
Tamiyo's Compleation Tamiyo's Compleation
+50% Synergy $0.07
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+49% Synergy $0.12
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+48% Synergy $1.27
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+44% Synergy $4.47
Omniscience Omniscience
+42% Synergy $5.29
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+40% Synergy $3.38
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+33% Synergy $2.02
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+22% Synergy $8.69

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+48% Synergy $1.23
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+35% Synergy $6.80

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.52
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+48% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+44% Synergy $2.59
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+39% Synergy $1.05
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+38% Synergy $0.34
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+33% Synergy $10.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+50% Synergy $0.59
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+50% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+49% Synergy $1.15
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+49% Synergy $0.34
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+49% Synergy $2.87
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+48% Synergy $0.27
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+47% Synergy $0.25
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+47% Synergy $0.60
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+45% Synergy $4.88
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+44% Synergy $0.28
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+43% Synergy $1.83
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+37% Synergy $3.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+35% Synergy $0.51
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+25% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.39

Lands

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

Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+100% Synergy $1.69
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+50% Synergy $1.35
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+45% Synergy $35.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Esior, Wardwing Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken The Prismatic Piper Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // The Prismatic Piper
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dungeon Delver Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dungeon Delver
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Feywild Visitor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Feywild Visitor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Shameless Charlatan Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Shameless Charlatan
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Sword Coast Sailor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Sword Coast Sailor
Siani, Eye of the Storm The Prismatic Piper Siani, Eye of the Storm // The Prismatic Piper
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Dungeon Delver Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dungeon Delver
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Feywild Visitor Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Feywild Visitor
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Sword Coast Sailor Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dungeon Delver Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dungeon Delver
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Alora, Merry Thief Candlekeep Sage Alora, Merry Thief // Candlekeep Sage
Alora, Merry Thief Clan Crafter Alora, Merry Thief // Clan Crafter
Alora, Merry Thief Dungeon Delver Alora, Merry Thief // Dungeon Delver
Alora, Merry Thief Faceless One Alora, Merry Thief // Faceless One
Alora, Merry Thief Feywild Visitor Alora, Merry Thief // Feywild Visitor
Alora, Merry Thief Shameless Charlatan Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan
Alora, Merry Thief Sword Coast Sailor Alora, Merry Thief // Sword Coast Sailor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Candlekeep Sage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Clan Crafter Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dungeon Delver Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Faceless One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Faceless One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Shameless Charlatan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Shameless Charlatan

Other Available Backgrounds

Renari, Merchant of Marvels can also choose from these 25 other backgrounds:

Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Haunted One Haunted One
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Master Chef Master Chef
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor