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Roon of the Hidden Realm
Price tag $0.36

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Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 45% Control 7% ETB 7% Combo 5% 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
+3% Synergy $0.35
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+1% Synergy $0.31

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
+80% Synergy $2.17
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+69% Synergy $0.24
Soulherder Soulherder
+64% Synergy $2.19
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+64% Synergy $0.35
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+62% Synergy $5.07
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+53% Synergy $6.82
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+53% Synergy $0.37
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+51% Synergy $0.33
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+51% Synergy $3.98
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+49% Synergy $1.13

Top Cards

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

Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+46% Synergy $0.25
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+45% Synergy $0.44
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+44% Synergy $12.11
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+40% Synergy $31.59
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+40% Synergy $3.87
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+39% Synergy $2.71
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+39% Synergy $0.42
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+38% Synergy $2.40
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+35% Synergy $0.30
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+46% Synergy $14.50
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+27% Synergy $28.66
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+22% Synergy $40.14
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+20% Synergy $26.56
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+15% Synergy $16.95
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy $131.68
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $54.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $39.51
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+4% Synergy $72.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

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

Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+36% Synergy $1.31
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+35% Synergy $0.22
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+34% Synergy $14.67
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+34% Synergy $0.31
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+34% Synergy $0.12
Knight of Autumn Knight of Autumn
+33% Synergy $0.41
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+33% Synergy $0.44
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+32% Synergy $22.98
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+32% Synergy $0.30
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+31% Synergy $0.24
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+31% Synergy $0.30
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+28% Synergy $0.29
Thragtusk Thragtusk
+28% Synergy $0.27
Stonehorn Dignitary Stonehorn Dignitary
+28% Synergy $0.35
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+27% Synergy $11.25
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+27% Synergy $1.27
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+26% Synergy $0.28
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+26% Synergy $5.20
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+25% Synergy $0.45
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+25% Synergy $0.32
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+25% Synergy $0.29
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+25% Synergy $0.62
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+24% Synergy $0.33
Solitude Solitude
+24% Synergy $34.04
Wall of Blossoms Wall of Blossoms
+23% Synergy $0.29
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+23% Synergy $1.62
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+23% Synergy $0.18
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+23% Synergy $6.14
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+22% Synergy $2.40
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+22% Synergy $0.33
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+22% Synergy $0.29
Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+22% Synergy $2.71
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+21% Synergy $2.61
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+19% Synergy $0.36
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+19% Synergy $7.49
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+19% Synergy $33.45
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+18% Synergy $30.69
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+18% Synergy $4.39
Reveillark Reveillark
+18% Synergy $0.83
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+17% Synergy $0.38
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+17% Synergy $0.18
Mistmeadow Witch Mistmeadow Witch
+17% Synergy $0.19
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $2.95
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+16% Synergy $17.58
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+16% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.34
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+14% Synergy $21.37
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+11% Synergy $13.18
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+5% Synergy $13.10
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+1% Synergy $7.76

Instants

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

Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+31% Synergy $7.99
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+28% Synergy $10.92
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+27% Synergy $1.15
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+22% Synergy $0.16
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+18% Synergy $2.57
Ghostway Ghostway
+17% Synergy $4.83
Semester's End Semester's End
+15% Synergy $0.92
Voidslime Voidslime
+15% Synergy $0.65
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+14% Synergy $1.21
Disallow Disallow
+14% Synergy $1.73
Displace Displace
+13% Synergy $0.40
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+11% Synergy $3.60
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+9% Synergy $6.58
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+9% Synergy $1.21
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+8% Synergy $1.48
Tale's End Tale's End
+8% Synergy $1.96
Stifle Stifle
+7% Synergy $13.72
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+6% Synergy $1.69
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+6% Synergy $4.95
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+6% Synergy $0.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $56.81
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+5% Synergy $1.03
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+5% Synergy $2.27
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+5% Synergy $6.46
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.36
Force of Will Force of Will
+4% Synergy $62.85
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+4% Synergy $52.62
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+4% Synergy $3.69
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.92
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.46
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $5.19
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.50
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $3.77
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.24
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $54.33
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.69
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $2.39
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-18% Synergy $14.29

Sorceries

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

Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+15% Synergy $2.35
Another Round Another Round
+11% Synergy $0.40
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+10% Synergy $0.29
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+9% Synergy $1.96
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+9% Synergy $51.45
Wargate Wargate
+8% Synergy $3.89
Neoform Neoform
+8% Synergy $0.80
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+7% Synergy $29.42
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+7% Synergy $3.62
Time Warp Time Warp
+7% Synergy $7.44
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+6% Synergy $3.84
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $3.58
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+6% Synergy $3.48
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.73
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+5% Synergy $0.36
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $5.68
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+2% Synergy $3.80
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.46
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.54
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $5.28
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $4.60
Cultivate Cultivate
-8% Synergy $0.34
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-8% Synergy $0.47
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+27% Synergy $4.59
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+20% Synergy $16.79
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+13% Synergy $14.43
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+9% Synergy $18.09
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+7% Synergy $14.15
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $9.18
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $62.89
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $104.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+37% Synergy $9.48
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+16% Synergy $4.52
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+14% Synergy $1.08
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+11% Synergy $6.63
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+9% Synergy $28.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $12.67
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+6% Synergy $7.99
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+6% Synergy $0.26
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $7.91
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+4% Synergy $0.77
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+3% Synergy $4.63
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $26.54
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+2% Synergy $2.04
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $1.81
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.47
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-4% Synergy $4.33
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $2.13

Planeswalkers

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

Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+25% Synergy $4.05
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+12% Synergy $1.63
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+4% Synergy $7.32
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+2% Synergy $1.01

Utility Lands

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

Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+23% Synergy $0.63
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+22% Synergy $62.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $1.09
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+7% Synergy $1.28
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+6% Synergy $49.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $27.39
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+5% Synergy $8.25
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+3% Synergy $4.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.29
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $1578.57
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $14.92

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+6% Synergy $5.06
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+5% Synergy $0.40
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.82
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+3% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+3% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+3% Synergy $3.63
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $112.13
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+1% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.84
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.70
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.69

Lands

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

Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+28% Synergy $9.06
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+28% Synergy $8.07
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+28% Synergy $7.39
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+24% Synergy $10.13
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+21% Synergy $15.03
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+20% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+20% Synergy $4.40
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+19% Synergy $35.70
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $2.95
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+16% Synergy $14.43
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
+15% Synergy $0.61
Brushland Brushland
+13% Synergy $1.42
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+13% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+12% Synergy $0.36
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+11% Synergy $13.61
City of Brass City of Brass
+11% Synergy $11.03
Tundra Tundra
+9% Synergy $3000.00
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $29.61
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+9% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.34
Savannah Savannah
+8% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+7% Synergy $3.68
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $34.12
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.32
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+6% Synergy $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $1.05
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+5% Synergy $0.34
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+5% Synergy $4.82
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $38.56
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $17.77
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.19
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+3% Synergy $7.04
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.27
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+2% Synergy $11.09
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+1% Synergy $0.32
Port Town Port Town
0% Synergy $0.26
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-1% Synergy $2.87
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $5.65
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.29
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-3% Synergy $0.27
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-4% Synergy $0.26
Forest Forest
-5% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
-5% Synergy $0.13
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-7% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.33
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-8% Synergy $0.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.24
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-24% 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 Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
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
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Far Traveler Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
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
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Kodama of the East Tree Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kodama of the East Tree // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Cloakwood Hermit Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Cloakwood Hermit
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist