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Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.44

Legendary Creature — Dragon Artificer Enchantment Background

Renari, Merchant of Marvels Cultist of the Absolute
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4180 Current Rank

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Creatures

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

Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+100% Synergy $0.19
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+100% Synergy $0.06
Haunt of the Dead Marshes Haunt of the Dead Marshes
+99% Synergy $0.07
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+99% Synergy $1.41
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+99% Synergy $0.11
Retrofitted Transmogrant Retrofitted Transmogrant
+99% Synergy $0.06
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+99% Synergy $0.20
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+99% Synergy $0.17
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+97% Synergy $2.79
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+88% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Abstruse Interference Abstruse Interference
+100% Synergy $0.03
Access Denied Access Denied
+100% Synergy $2.72
Crush Dissent Crush Dissent
+100% Synergy $0.05
Geist Snatch Geist Snatch
+100% Synergy $0.07
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+100% Synergy $0.19
Launch Mishap Launch Mishap
+100% Synergy $0.17
Summoner's Bane Summoner's Bane
+100% Synergy $0.15
Flip the Switch Flip the Switch
+99% Synergy $0.06
Saruman's Trickery Saruman's Trickery
+99% Synergy $0.12
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+99% Synergy $1.18
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+97% Synergy $0.19
Aetherize Aetherize
+90% Synergy $0.39

Sorceries

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

Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+96% Synergy $0.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Batterskull Batterskull
+100% Synergy $4.66
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+100% Synergy $0.09
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+100% Synergy $0.18
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+100% Synergy $0.15
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+100% Synergy $0.10
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+100% Synergy $1.74
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+100% Synergy $8.09
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+100% Synergy $0.74
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+100% Synergy $1.54
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+100% Synergy $0.73
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+100% Synergy $0.54
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+100% Synergy $0.54
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+100% Synergy $0.18
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+100% Synergy $0.35
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+100% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+100% Synergy $0.75
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+100% Synergy $0.97
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+99% Synergy $1.51
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+99% Synergy $0.41
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+99% Synergy $0.28
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+99% Synergy $1.45
Phantom Blade Phantom Blade
+99% Synergy $0.09
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+99% Synergy $0.14
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+98% Synergy $2.12
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+98% Synergy $0.41
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+98% Synergy $0.22
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+97% Synergy $1.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+76% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+100% Synergy $0.28
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+98% Synergy $0.14
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+95% Synergy $0.87

Mana Artifacts

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

Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+100% Synergy $0.25
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+98% Synergy $0.27
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+91% Synergy $0.20
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+91% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+40% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.48

Similar Commanders

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

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sengir, the Dark Baron Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tormod, the Desecrator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tormod, the Desecrator
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Shadow Thieves Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Criminal Past Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Criminal Past
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Haunted One Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Haunted One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Scion of Halaster Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
Siani, Eye of the Storm Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Siani, Eye of the Storm // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tormod, the Desecrator Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tormod, the Desecrator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Siani, Eye of the Storm Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Shadow Thieves Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Criminal Past Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Haunted One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Scion of Halaster Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Siani, Eye of the Storm Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Viconia, Drow Apostate Candlekeep Sage Viconia, Drow Apostate // Candlekeep Sage
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter
Viconia, Drow Apostate Dungeon Delver Viconia, Drow Apostate // Dungeon Delver
Viconia, Drow Apostate Feywild Visitor Viconia, Drow Apostate // Feywild Visitor

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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