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Sanar, Innovative First-Year
Price tag $0.27

Legendary Creature — Goblin Sorcerer

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Combo 30% Lands Matter 13% Burn 9% Discard 7% Glass Cannon 3% Clones 2%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2003 Current Rank
701 Decks

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sanar, Innovative First-Year.

Dina, Essence Brewer VS Clive, Ifrit's Dominant VS Sanar VS Elrond Commander Game Commander Gameplay

Dina, Essence Brewer VS Clive, Ifrit's Dominant VS Sanar VS Elrond Commander Game Commander Gameplay

$1 vs. $10 vs. $100 vs. $1,000 | Commander Clash

$1 vs. $10 vs. $100 vs. $1,000 | Commander Clash

Izzet Commander Guild War - Who is the superior Izzet commander? EDH Gameplay

Izzet Commander Guild War - Who is the superior Izzet commander? EDH Gameplay

ALL Lorwyn Eclipsed cEDH! | Sanar | Ashling | Maralen | Brigid | MTG EDH GAMEPLAY

ALL Lorwyn Eclipsed cEDH! | Sanar | Ashling | Maralen | Brigid | MTG EDH GAMEPLAY

NEW Lorwyn Commanders | Auntie Ool vs Sanar vs Kirol vs Eirdu | EP 38 | EDH

NEW Lorwyn Commanders | Auntie Ool vs Sanar vs Kirol vs Eirdu | EP 38 | EDH

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sanar, Innovative First-Year decks.

Twinned Vision Twinned Vision
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.20
Tomik, Izzet Sparkmage Tomik, Izzet Sparkmage
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.28
Frostbite Pyromental Frostbite Pyromental
+3% Synergy in 4% of decks $0.23
Clash of Elements Clash of Elements
+2% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.16
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
-4% Synergy in 2% of decks $5.84

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sanar, Innovative First-Year's abilities and overall game plan.

Treasure Hunt Treasure Hunt
+62% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.43
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+51% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.29
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $17.43
Solstice Revelations Solstice Revelations
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.24
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+10% Synergy in 14% of decks $22.70
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $50.45
Seismic Assault Seismic Assault
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.70
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+8% Synergy in 17% of decks $59.81
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy in 19% of decks $122.34
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.17

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sanar, Innovative First-Year decks.

Treasure Hunt Treasure Hunt
+62% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.43
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+51% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.29
Solstice Revelations Solstice Revelations
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.24
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+10% Synergy in 14% of decks $22.70
Seismic Assault Seismic Assault
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.70
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $16.06
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-14% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.27
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-18% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-31% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.33
Counterspell Counterspell
-43% Synergy in 8% of decks $4.49

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+10% Synergy in 14% of decks $22.70
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy in 19% of decks $122.34

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sanar, Innovative First-Year's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.29
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.60
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $6.70
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $8.76
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $8.77
Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.82
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
-1% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.27
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-7% Synergy in 5% of decks $19.38
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-16% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.26
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-29% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.74
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-34% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.87

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sanar, Innovative First-Year safe.

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $15.07
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-8% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.28
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-9% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.63
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-10% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.83
Pongify Pongify
-19% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.93
Big Score Big Score
-20% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.45
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-22% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.87
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-34% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.67
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-34% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.18

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sanar, Innovative First-Year's game plan and control the board.

Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-17% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.25
Ponder Ponder
-29% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-30% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.91

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sanar, Innovative First-Year's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.40
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.62
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $3.48
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.66
Curiosity Curiosity
-16% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.05

Utility Lands

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

Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $17.43
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy in 19% of decks $122.34
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.17
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $549.38
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+7% Synergy in 22% of decks $7.31
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.45
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.27
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.44
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.27
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy in 9% of decks $3.04
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.14
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.20
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.93
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $19.76
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.32
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.31
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.22
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
0% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.98
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy in 18% of decks $28.40
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-10% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-38% Synergy in 10% of decks $4.97

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.31
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.50
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-16% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-26% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.92
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-43% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.29
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-44% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.52
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-66% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-69% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.66

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sanar, Innovative First-Year decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $50.45
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+8% Synergy in 17% of decks $59.81
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $34.66
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $7.18
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.21
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.28
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.50
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy in 11% of decks $36.62
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy in 10% of decks $11.20
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.73
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+2% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.13
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.29
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $31.20
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+0% Synergy in 16% of decks
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
0% Synergy in 22% of decks $14.93
Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.12
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.31
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy in 8% of decks $37.18
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy in 7% of decks $28.56
Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.25
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $18.38
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy in 7% of decks $17.77
Island Island
-3% Synergy in 95% of decks $0.08
Mountain Mountain
-3% Synergy in 94% of decks $0.09
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy in 7% of decks $20.31
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-3% Synergy in 11% of decks $4.74
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy in 7% of decks $15.71
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-3% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.33
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-4% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.82
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-5% Synergy in 18% of decks $4.96
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-5% Synergy in 15% of decks $15.19
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-6% Synergy in 19% of decks $5.32
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.33
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-9% Synergy in 8% of decks $5.13
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy in 19% of decks $35.81
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-14% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.35
Training Center Training Center
-15% Synergy in 26% of decks $18.17
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-16% Synergy in 34% of decks $9.84
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-16% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.36
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-16% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.27
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-16% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.26
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-20% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-22% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.26
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-26% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.23
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-33% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
-39% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.34

Sanar, Innovative First-Year Deck Stats

Based on 701 Sanar, Innovative First-Year decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
99 cards
  • Creature 6
  • Instant 3
  • Sorcery 3
  • Artifact 2
  • Enchantment 2
  • Land 83

Lands: 69 basic, 14 nonbasic

Decks by Bracket 126 decks with a bracket
1 · Exhibition
25%
2 · Core
30%
3 · Upgraded
25%
4 · Optimized
17%
5 · cEDH
3%
Popularity Rank monthly, #1 at the top
#1 #2419
Jan 2026 · #779 Sep 2026 · #2419

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