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Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $0.32

Legendary Creature — Dragon Artificer Enchantment Background

Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 63% Treasure 15% Artifacts 8% Aggro 3% Burn 3% Dragon's Approach 3% Flying 3% Historic 3% Tokens 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4290 Current Rank
#3184 Last Week
#3278 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist.

The Stomping Grounds: Gitrog vs Sythis vs Myrkul vs Renari / High Power Commander Gameplay

The Stomping Grounds: Gitrog vs Sythis vs Myrkul vs Renari / High Power Commander Gameplay

High Synergy Cards

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

Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+68% Synergy $0.13
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+63% Synergy $0.52
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+63% Synergy $2.07
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+61% Synergy $0.25
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+53% Synergy $0.80
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+52% Synergy $0.93
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+52% Synergy $0.15
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+48% Synergy $0.70
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+47% Synergy $0.55
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+46% Synergy $0.53

Top Cards

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

Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+44% Synergy $3.86
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+43% Synergy $0.09
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+41% Synergy $3.11
Breath Weapon Breath Weapon
+39% Synergy $2.11
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+39% Synergy $1.34
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+35% Synergy $0.19
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+24% Synergy $5.14
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.50
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $51.13
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $52.81
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $43.88
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-17% Synergy $13.26
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-22% Synergy $28.63

Creatures

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

Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+37% Synergy $0.72
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+35% Synergy $0.86
Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+35% Synergy $0.05
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+35% Synergy $0.13
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+35% Synergy $0.20
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+34% Synergy $1.23
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+34% Synergy $3.55
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
+34% Synergy $5.89
Dragonborn Looter Dragonborn Looter
+33% Synergy $0.05
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+33% Synergy $0.16
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+32% Synergy $0.13
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+32% Synergy $0.27
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+32% Synergy $19.69
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+30% Synergy $0.58
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+28% Synergy $11.07
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+28% Synergy $14.17
Demanding Dragon Demanding Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.31
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+28% Synergy $0.12
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+27% Synergy $0.26
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+26% Synergy $0.27
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+24% Synergy $0.99
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+24% Synergy $0.32
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+23% Synergy $19.06
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+23% Synergy $1.09
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+22% Synergy $2.66
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+22% Synergy $0.28
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+21% Synergy $0.54
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.16
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+20% Synergy $5.71
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+20% Synergy $78.69
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+20% Synergy $40.49
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.09
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+20% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.26
Icefall Regent Icefall Regent
+19% Synergy $0.84
Young Red Dragon Young Red Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.06
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+18% Synergy $0.45
Furnace Hellkite Furnace Hellkite
+18% Synergy $0.09
Territorial Hellkite Territorial Hellkite
+17% Synergy $0.16
Dragon Egg Dragon Egg
+17% Synergy $0.06
Amethyst Dragon Amethyst Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.12
Thunder Dragon Thunder Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.46
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+16% Synergy $0.08
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+15% Synergy $18.30
Pseudodragon Familiar Pseudodragon Familiar
+14% Synergy $0.04
Juvenile Mist Dragon Juvenile Mist Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.13
Oceanus Dragon Oceanus Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.10
Tiamat's Fanatics Tiamat's Fanatics
+14% Synergy $0.08
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.15
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+13% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Spit Flame Spit Flame
+24% Synergy $0.21
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+20% Synergy $2.27
Unwind Unwind
+18% Synergy $0.78
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+13% Synergy $0.12
Resculpt Resculpt
+11% Synergy $0.26
Earth Tremor Earth Tremor
+10% Synergy $0.04
Cancel Cancel
+8% Synergy $0.28
Rewind Rewind
+7% Synergy $0.41
Contact Other Plane Contact Other Plane
+6% Synergy $0.04
Electrickery Electrickery
+5% Synergy $0.21
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+5% Synergy $0.18
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy $1.01
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.24
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+4% Synergy $1.18
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.26
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-1% Synergy $0.19
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-1% Synergy $1.33
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.12
Seething Song Seething Song
-6% Synergy $6.37
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $46.95
Consider Consider
-9% Synergy $0.36
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-11% Synergy $0.23
Opt Opt
-13% Synergy $0.10
Big Score Big Score
-15% Synergy $0.69
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-17% Synergy $1.83
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-24% Synergy $0.58

Sorceries

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

Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+10% Synergy $0.23
Draconic Intervention Draconic Intervention
+10% Synergy $0.19
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+9% Synergy $0.83
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+7% Synergy $0.48
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+7% Synergy $0.13
You've Been Caught Stealing You've Been Caught Stealing
+6% Synergy $0.04
Sweltering Suns Sweltering Suns
+6% Synergy $0.20
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+6% Synergy $0.16
Blazing Volley Blazing Volley
+5% Synergy $0.10
Winged Words Winged Words
+4% Synergy $0.10
Fireball Fireball
+4% Synergy $0.10
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+3% Synergy $0.47
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.86
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-5% Synergy $0.52
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $4.78
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-15% Synergy $1.83
Ponder Ponder
-17% Synergy $1.67
Preordain Preordain
-18% Synergy $0.58
Windfall Windfall
-21% Synergy $3.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+22% Synergy $12.64
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+17% Synergy $3.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.21
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+12% Synergy $1.97
Belbe's Portal Belbe's Portal
+12% Synergy $1.40
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+10% Synergy $2.90
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+8% Synergy $7.68
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+8% Synergy $4.34
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.13
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+8% Synergy $0.09
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+6% Synergy $1.12
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+6% Synergy $0.10
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+5% Synergy $22.47
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+5% Synergy $0.31
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+4% Synergy $0.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.14
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+2% Synergy $17.43

Enchantments

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

Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+37% Synergy $7.45
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+37% Synergy $0.12
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+34% Synergy $1.06
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+30% Synergy $3.93
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+28% Synergy $3.04
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+25% Synergy $2.17
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+22% Synergy $4.98
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+18% Synergy $6.40
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+15% Synergy $2.37
Day of the Dragons Day of the Dragons
+10% Synergy $0.13
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+10% Synergy $0.73
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+8% Synergy $1.03
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+7% Synergy $16.76
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.17
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+3% Synergy $0.77
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $2.29
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+1% Synergy $6.30
Curiosity Curiosity
-15% Synergy $0.53

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+12% Synergy $2.16
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+10% Synergy $0.37
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+5% Synergy $4.00

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.13
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+7% Synergy $0.05
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.31
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $11.40
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $1.70
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-1% Synergy $3.27
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-2% Synergy $0.10
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-3% Synergy $0.82
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+65% Synergy $1.00
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+61% Synergy $0.12
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+54% Synergy $0.58
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+37% Synergy $0.15
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+28% Synergy $0.24
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+24% Synergy $0.23
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+24% Synergy $1.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $3.47
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+8% Synergy $0.13
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+7% Synergy $1.22
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+7% Synergy $0.27
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $2.63
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.26
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+2% Synergy $32.95
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.43
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $64.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.49
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-9% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-25% Synergy $1.61

Lands

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

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+38% Synergy $1.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+34% Synergy $0.16
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+32% Synergy $0.17
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+30% Synergy $0.17
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+21% Synergy $0.04
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+18% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+13% Synergy $0.34
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+13% Synergy $0.69
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.12
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+9% Synergy $0.31
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+8% Synergy $0.67
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.16
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+6% Synergy $0.08
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+4% Synergy $0.33
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+4% Synergy $0.23
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+4% Synergy $0.06
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.07
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+1% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+1% Synergy $0.10
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $7.94
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.27
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-9% Synergy $14.56
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-10% Synergy $0.26
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-12% Synergy $3.67
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-12% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.21
Training Center Training Center
-15% Synergy $10.40
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-20% Synergy $23.54
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-22% Synergy $3.68
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-24% Synergy $17.00
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-26% Synergy $0.64
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-36% Synergy $0.33

Similar Commanders

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

Renari, Merchant of Marvels Popular Entertainer Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Popular Entertainer
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tana, the Bloodsower Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tana, the Bloodsower
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dungeon Delver Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dungeon Delver
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Feywild Visitor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Feywild Visitor
Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dragon Cultist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist
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
Ganax, Astral Hunter Popular Entertainer Ganax, Astral Hunter // Popular Entertainer
Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Acolyte of Bahamut Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Folk Hero Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Folk Hero
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Haunted One Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Haunted One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Master Chef Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Master Chef
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Raised by Giants Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Raised by Giants
Skanos Dragonheart Dragon Cultist Skanos Dragonheart // Dragon Cultist
Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
Skanos Dragonheart Feywild Visitor Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart Sword Coast Sailor Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor
Skanos Dragonheart Tavern Brawler Skanos Dragonheart // Tavern Brawler
Skanos Dragonheart Guild Artisan Skanos Dragonheart // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Folk Hero Ganax, Astral Hunter // Folk Hero
Ganax, Astral Hunter Tavern Brawler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dungeon Delver Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dungeon Delver
Ganax, Astral Hunter Guild Artisan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Guild Artisan
Alora, Merry Thief Acolyte of Bahamut Alora, Merry Thief // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Criminal Past Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past
Ganax, Astral Hunter Cultist of the Absolute Ganax, Astral Hunter // Cultist of the Absolute
Ganax, Astral Hunter Clan Crafter Ganax, Astral Hunter // Clan Crafter
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Acolyte of Bahamut Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
Ganax, Astral Hunter Passionate Archaeologist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist
Zirilan of the Claw Zirilan of the Claw
Alena, Kessig Trapper Siani, Eye of the Storm Alena, Kessig Trapper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Acolyte of Bahamut Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Tavern Brawler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Tavern Brawler
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing

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
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Master Chef Master Chef
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Haunted One Haunted One
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Far Traveler Far Traveler
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