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Strago and Relm
Price tag $0.21

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Theft 28% Chaos 15% Exile 11% Artifacts 7% Spellslinger 7%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2652 Current Rank
#2883 Last Week
#2437 Past 2 Years

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Strago and Relm decks.

Lady Loki, Agent of Chaos Lady Loki, Agent of Chaos
+33% Synergy
Prismari Pianist Prismari Pianist
+9% Synergy $0.31
Choreographed Sparks Choreographed Sparks
+6% Synergy $0.29
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+4% Synergy $0.76
Flashback Flashback
+2% Synergy $4.97

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Strago and Relm's abilities and overall game plan.

Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+70% Synergy $2.03
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+69% Synergy $3.65
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+67% Synergy $5.10
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+66% Synergy $0.35
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+63% Synergy $10.44
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+63% Synergy $6.64
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+59% Synergy $6.03
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+59% Synergy $0.51
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+59% Synergy $0.39
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+56% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Strago and Relm decks.

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+56% Synergy $14.81
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+55% Synergy $8.12
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+54% Synergy $16.96
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+50% Synergy $3.32
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+42% Synergy $0.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+25% Synergy $4.44
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+20% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+17% Synergy $0.88
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+13% Synergy $12.37
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $1.53

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $43.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $129.20
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $15.84

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Strago and Relm's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+46% Synergy $11.59
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+44% Synergy $0.39
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+38% Synergy $7.03
Orcish Spy Orcish Spy
+36% Synergy $0.15
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+34% Synergy $1.81
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+32% Synergy $2.43
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
+32% Synergy $0.25
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+32% Synergy $0.31
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+28% Synergy $0.30
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+27% Synergy $0.33
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+27% Synergy $10.12
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.31
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+21% Synergy $0.37
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+20% Synergy $48.17
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+17% Synergy $0.33
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+16% Synergy $1.24
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+15% Synergy $0.32
Vaan, Street Thief Vaan, Street Thief
+15% Synergy $0.28
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+14% Synergy $14.72
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+12% Synergy $0.25
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+11% Synergy $0.35
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+10% Synergy $4.99
Mysterious Stranger Mysterious Stranger
+10% Synergy $0.37
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+9% Synergy $0.27
Mindclaw Shaman Mindclaw Shaman
+9% Synergy $0.32
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+8% Synergy $0.74
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+8% Synergy $0.19
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+8% Synergy $0.63
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.33
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+7% Synergy $1.86
Mezzio Mugger Mezzio Mugger
+7% Synergy $0.34
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+6% Synergy $1.39
Geological Appraiser Geological Appraiser
+6% Synergy $0.22
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+5% Synergy $9.98
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+4% Synergy $2.46
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+4% Synergy $10.71
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+2% Synergy $35.00
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+2% Synergy $0.24
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+2% Synergy $5.69
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
0% Synergy $5.47
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
0% Synergy $5.64
Anger Anger
-1% Synergy $0.41
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-1% Synergy $1.36
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-1% Synergy $5.94
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
-2% Synergy $4.86
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-3% Synergy $5.88
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
-3% Synergy $16.69
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-4% Synergy $0.29
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-7% Synergy $1.57
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-8% Synergy $21.90

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Strago and Relm safe.

Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+37% Synergy $1.40
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+28% Synergy $0.33
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+24% Synergy $7.26
Reverberate Reverberate
+24% Synergy $2.97
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+21% Synergy $3.50
Big Score Big Score
+18% Synergy $0.53
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+18% Synergy $4.41
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+17% Synergy $10.94
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+16% Synergy $1.50
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+16% Synergy $0.32
Solstice Revelations Solstice Revelations
+14% Synergy $0.26
Transforming Flourish Transforming Flourish
+12% Synergy $0.26
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+11% Synergy $3.36
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+11% Synergy $17.11
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $16.68
Reiterate Reiterate
+8% Synergy $18.84
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+8% Synergy $0.27
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+7% Synergy $1.29
Seething Song Seething Song
+6% Synergy $13.10
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+6% Synergy $0.63
Twinferno Twinferno
+5% Synergy $0.41
Fling Fling
+5% Synergy $0.27
Fork Fork
+5% Synergy
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy $67.12
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+4% Synergy $0.32
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+2% Synergy $12.06
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.50
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
0% Synergy $6.49
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-3% Synergy $6.14
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-3% Synergy $7.34
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.31
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.30
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-6% Synergy $11.50
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-8% Synergy $12.52
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-10% Synergy $0.92
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-13% Synergy $5.56

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Strago and Relm's game plan and control the board.

Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+45% Synergy $6.78
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+34% Synergy $15.19
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+23% Synergy $35.52
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+19% Synergy $0.25
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+18% Synergy $0.30
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+18% Synergy $4.05
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+13% Synergy $0.32
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+12% Synergy $1.14
Snort Snort
+11% Synergy $0.33
Insurrection Insurrection
+10% Synergy $9.63
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+10% Synergy $0.58
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+10% Synergy $3.20
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+9% Synergy $0.24
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+7% Synergy $0.31
Suplex Suplex
+6% Synergy $0.19
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+6% Synergy $0.41
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+6% Synergy $1.82
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+6% Synergy $0.25
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+5% Synergy $3.30
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+5% Synergy $0.21
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+5% Synergy $0.31
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+5% Synergy $11.43
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+5% Synergy $0.19
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+5% Synergy $0.41
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+4% Synergy $0.78
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+4% Synergy $6.19
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+3% Synergy $1.75
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+3% Synergy $11.49
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+2% Synergy $2.57
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+2% Synergy $0.29
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+1% Synergy $8.02
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+1% Synergy $0.32
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.91
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
0% Synergy $0.28
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
0% Synergy $0.36
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
0% Synergy $7.17
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-1% Synergy $0.28
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-1% Synergy $7.76
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $9.02
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.32
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+40% Synergy $7.14
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+37% Synergy $4.21
Heartstone Heartstone
+32% Synergy $3.45
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+27% Synergy $6.44
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+20% Synergy $4.67
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+19% Synergy $13.37
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+14% Synergy $4.04
Puppet Strings Puppet Strings
+14% Synergy $0.77
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.30
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+12% Synergy $4.33
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+11% Synergy $1.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.95
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+10% Synergy $0.59
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+9% Synergy $11.25
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+9% Synergy $0.29
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+8% Synergy $2.62
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+7% Synergy $10.37
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $9.08
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
+6% Synergy $3.04
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+5% Synergy $9.18
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+5% Synergy $0.43
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+4% Synergy $11.85
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+4% Synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+2% Synergy $4.05
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+2% Synergy $3.32
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+1% Synergy $15.74
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $6.25

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Strago and Relm's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+49% Synergy $0.37
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+31% Synergy $0.27
Double Vision Double Vision
+28% Synergy $0.66
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+18% Synergy $0.54
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+17% Synergy $4.17
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+15% Synergy $2.45
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+12% Synergy $2.06
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+11% Synergy $3.12
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+10% Synergy $0.76
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+9% Synergy $24.78
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+9% Synergy $2.63
Spider-Verse Spider-Verse
+8% Synergy $0.89
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+5% Synergy $7.21
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+5% Synergy $0.33
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+4% Synergy $0.29
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+3% Synergy $3.66
Mirror March Mirror March
+3% Synergy $1.90
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
0% Synergy $13.06
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-11% Synergy $3.36
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-12% Synergy $6.96

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Strago and Relm to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+12% Synergy $2.97
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+5% Synergy $0.42

Utility Lands

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

War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $2.52
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+14% Synergy $0.33
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+10% Synergy $16.96
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $11.15
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+8% Synergy $7.44
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $51.37
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+7% Synergy $2.14
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+6% Synergy $2.21
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+6% Synergy $0.48
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $40.73
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $1.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.94
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.38
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+1% Synergy $1.61
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.25
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-4% Synergy $1.99
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-4% Synergy $7.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+50% Synergy $5.44
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+27% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+23% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+22% Synergy $1.10
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+19% Synergy $1.08
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+17% Synergy $2.51
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.39
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+15% Synergy $4.53
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.21
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+14% Synergy $20.66
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+9% Synergy $3.59
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+9% Synergy $11.98
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+5% Synergy $35.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.13
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $4.25
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $3.42
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.36
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+2% Synergy $0.26
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.32
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-1% Synergy $0.40

Lands

The mana base foundation for Strago and Relm decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+16% Synergy $0.54
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+9% Synergy $0.24
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $16.68
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.33
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+6% Synergy $0.63
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.71
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $0.97
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.91
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $9.02
Mountain Mountain
-4% Synergy $2.00

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