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Roon of the Hidden Realm: Control
Price tag $0.37

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Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 47% Control 7% ETB 6% Combo 4% Midrange 4%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Roon of the Hidden Realm players are trying out in Control decks.

Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+4% Synergy $0.42
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+2% Synergy $0.28

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Roon of the Hidden Realm's Control builds — cards that lean hardest into the Control theme.

Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+81% Synergy $1.38
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+68% Synergy $0.26
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+66% Synergy $0.34
Soulherder Soulherder
+65% Synergy $2.29
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+60% Synergy $5.43
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+53% Synergy $7.28
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+51% Synergy $0.19
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+51% Synergy $0.33
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+49% Synergy $1.12
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+49% Synergy $4.01

Top Cards

The staple cards most Roon of the Hidden Realm Control decks run as their core.

Guardian Project Guardian Project
+45% Synergy $12.08
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+45% Synergy $0.39
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+44% Synergy $0.21
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+41% Synergy $32.72
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+39% Synergy $3.22
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+39% Synergy $0.31
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+38% Synergy $3.06
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+34% Synergy $15.11
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+33% Synergy $0.33
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Roon of the Hidden Realm Control game on their own.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+47% Synergy $15.22
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+25% Synergy $28.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+21% Synergy $41.26
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+21% Synergy $26.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+14% Synergy $17.28
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy $125.34
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+6% Synergy $36.16
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $51.92
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+4% Synergy $69.44
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Control plan in Roon of the Hidden Realm decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+37% Synergy $1.18
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+35% Synergy $0.17
Knight of Autumn Knight of Autumn
+34% Synergy $0.41
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+34% Synergy $0.10
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+33% Synergy $24.74
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+32% Synergy $0.38
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+32% Synergy $0.41
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+31% Synergy $0.30
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+31% Synergy $0.29
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+31% Synergy $0.27
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+30% Synergy $0.28
Thragtusk Thragtusk
+28% Synergy $0.31
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+27% Synergy $13.24
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+27% Synergy $5.08
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+26% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+26% Synergy $1.06
Stonehorn Dignitary Stonehorn Dignitary
+26% Synergy $0.37
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+25% Synergy $0.26
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+25% Synergy $1.28
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+25% Synergy $0.41
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+25% Synergy $0.36
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+25% Synergy $0.33
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+24% Synergy $0.30
Solitude Solitude
+24% Synergy $39.05
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+24% Synergy $5.44
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+24% Synergy $0.64
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+23% Synergy $0.09
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+23% Synergy $0.33
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+22% Synergy $0.30
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+21% Synergy $2.47
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+21% Synergy $3.00
Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+20% Synergy $2.44
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+19% Synergy $8.55
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+19% Synergy $0.38
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+19% Synergy $41.57
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+18% Synergy $37.18
Mistmeadow Witch Mistmeadow Witch
+18% Synergy $0.14
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $2.82
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+17% Synergy $16.65
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+17% Synergy $0.37
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+17% Synergy $0.16
Reveillark Reveillark
+16% Synergy $0.76
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+16% Synergy $0.16
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+16% Synergy $0.35
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+16% Synergy $4.85
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.26
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+14% Synergy $21.76
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+10% Synergy $13.10
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+5% Synergy $13.43
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-1% Synergy $13.48

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Roon of the Hidden Realm's Control deck ahead.

Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+36% Synergy $1.68
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+30% Synergy $7.09
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+28% Synergy $10.93
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+26% Synergy $1.84
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+21% Synergy $0.19
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+17% Synergy $2.40
Ghostway Ghostway
+16% Synergy $4.89
Voidslime Voidslime
+15% Synergy $0.61
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+14% Synergy $1.53
Disallow Disallow
+14% Synergy $1.51
Semester's End Semester's End
+13% Synergy $1.18
Displace Displace
+13% Synergy $0.42
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+10% Synergy $3.25
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+10% Synergy $6.09
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+10% Synergy $0.52
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+10% Synergy $1.49
Tale's End Tale's End
+8% Synergy $1.94
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+6% Synergy $5.31
Trickbind Trickbind
+6% Synergy $13.72
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+6% Synergy $0.67
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+6% Synergy $0.37
Stifle Stifle
+6% Synergy $13.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $52.75
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+5% Synergy $1.92
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+5% Synergy $1.60
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+5% Synergy $3.25
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+5% Synergy $5.74
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.29
Force of Will Force of Will
+4% Synergy $70.22
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+4% Synergy $1.03
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+4% Synergy $49.82
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.46
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $7.11
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.46
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $7.86
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
0% Synergy $3.42
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $3.43
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.14
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $56.78
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.05
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $1.62
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $2.26
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-19% Synergy $13.39

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Control game plan forward for Roon of the Hidden Realm.

Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+13% Synergy $2.91
Another Round Another Round
+11% Synergy $0.38
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+9% Synergy $0.28
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+8% Synergy $49.21
Neoform Neoform
+8% Synergy $1.20
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $2.31
Wargate Wargate
+7% Synergy $3.84
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+7% Synergy $25.19
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+7% Synergy $5.28
Time Warp Time Warp
+7% Synergy $14.06
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+6% Synergy $3.59
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $3.32
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+6% Synergy $2.77
Repudiate // Replicate Repudiate // Replicate
+6% Synergy $0.35
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.69
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+5% Synergy $0.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $6.57
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+2% Synergy $3.38
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.94
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.14
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $5.86
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $5.51
Cultivate Cultivate
-9% Synergy $0.30
Farseek Farseek
-11% Synergy $0.71
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-11% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Roon of the Hidden Realm Control decks.

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+27% Synergy $3.73
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+21% Synergy $19.66
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+13% Synergy $15.61
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+8% Synergy $18.68
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+6% Synergy $14.98
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $9.59
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+6% Synergy $13.45
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $67.97
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $101.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Control strategy in Roon of the Hidden Realm decks.

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+34% Synergy $10.23
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+16% Synergy $5.72
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+15% Synergy $1.04
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+12% Synergy $6.81
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+10% Synergy $26.85
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $11.44
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+7% Synergy $7.06
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+6% Synergy $0.27
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $8.51
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+4% Synergy $3.92
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+4% Synergy $0.68
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+3% Synergy $1.48
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $29.28
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $1.35
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.40
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $3.94
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $3.52

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Roon of the Hidden Realm's Control game plan.

Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+25% Synergy $3.96
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+13% Synergy $1.85
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+5% Synergy $3.56
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+4% Synergy $6.94
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+2% Synergy $1.25

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Roon of the Hidden Realm Control decks.

Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+24% Synergy $0.34
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+23% Synergy $60.97
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $0.85
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+7% Synergy $53.40
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+7% Synergy $1.41
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $31.72
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+6% Synergy $9.24
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.76
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+3% Synergy $4.90
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.32
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $1459.07
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $15.55

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Roon of the Hidden Realm's Control strategy.

Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+6% Synergy $0.43
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+6% Synergy $5.11
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+4% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+4% Synergy $0.24
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $1.31
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+3% Synergy $6.04
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+2% Synergy $0.35
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $105.77
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+1% Synergy $0.45
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Roon of the Hidden Realm's Control decks.

Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+28% Synergy $11.06
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+28% Synergy $8.39
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+28% Synergy $7.78
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+23% Synergy $11.42
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+21% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+21% Synergy $3.87
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+20% Synergy $15.52
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+19% Synergy $36.10
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $2.82
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+17% Synergy $15.65
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+14% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+13% Synergy $0.28
Brushland Brushland
+13% Synergy $1.20
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
+13% Synergy $0.71
City of Brass City of Brass
+13% Synergy $9.98
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+11% Synergy $14.05
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+10% Synergy $0.39
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+9% Synergy $1.41
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+9% Synergy $0.66
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.25
Tundra Tundra
+8% Synergy $3000.00
Savannah Savannah
+8% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+8% Synergy $33.09
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $33.45
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+7% Synergy $8.09
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+5% Synergy $0.34
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+5% Synergy $18.75
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+5% Synergy $0.33
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $1.02
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+5% Synergy $6.15
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+4% Synergy $16.20
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.22
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.25
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+1% Synergy $0.28
Port Town Port Town
0% Synergy $0.22
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-2% Synergy $2.36
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $5.38
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-4% Synergy $0.63
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.26
Island Island
-6% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
-6% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
-6% Synergy $0.07
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-7% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.39
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-8% Synergy $0.75
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.36
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-23% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Roon of the Hidden Realm: Control.

Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Master Chef Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Master Chef
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
Sun Ce, Young Conquerer Sun Ce, Young Conquerer
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Far Traveler Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Far Traveler
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Kodama of the East Tree Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kodama of the East Tree // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Street Urchin Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Street Urchin
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Shadow Thieves Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves