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Tahngarth, First Mate
Price tag $0.21

Legendary CreatureMinotaur Warrior

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1658 Current Rank
#1703 Last Week
#1534 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Tahngarth, First Mate.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Tahngarth, First Mate decks.

Gilt-Leaf's Embrace Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
+2% Synergy $0.15
Scuzzback Scrounger Scuzzback Scrounger
+2% Synergy $0.42
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+1% Synergy $3.61
Michelangelo, the Heart Michelangelo, the Heart
+1% Synergy $44.88
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-4% Synergy $15.88

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Tahngarth, First Mate's abilities and overall game plan.

Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+69% Synergy $0.43
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+62% Synergy $3.61
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+61% Synergy $2.00
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+60% Synergy $0.15
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+59% Synergy $0.26
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+56% Synergy $0.12
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+56% Synergy $0.66
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+54% Synergy $0.25
Frenzied Rage Frenzied Rage
+53% Synergy $0.06
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+48% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Tahngarth, First Mate decks.

Keen Sense Keen Sense
+46% Synergy $2.71
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+46% Synergy $0.16
Rancor Rancor
+41% Synergy $1.34
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+39% Synergy $1.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+36% Synergy $1.53
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+12% Synergy $0.85
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.48
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.42
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.59
Cultivate Cultivate
-2% Synergy $0.39

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $45.20

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Tahngarth, First Mate's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+43% Synergy $0.18
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+42% Synergy $0.17
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+40% Synergy $0.29
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+37% Synergy $15.23
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+37% Synergy $0.49
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+35% Synergy $0.23
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+33% Synergy $2.34
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+33% Synergy $3.31
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+30% Synergy $7.60
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+28% Synergy $1.92
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+28% Synergy $0.35
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+28% Synergy $9.57
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+24% Synergy $9.68
Seeker of Slaanesh Seeker of Slaanesh
+23% Synergy $0.27
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+22% Synergy $5.29
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+21% Synergy $0.11
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+18% Synergy $2.12
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+18% Synergy $0.16
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+16% Synergy $4.35
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+15% Synergy $0.24
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+15% Synergy $14.05
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+13% Synergy $0.10
Warmonger Hellkite Warmonger Hellkite
+13% Synergy $0.29
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
+12% Synergy $1.11
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+11% Synergy $0.07
J. Jonah Jameson J. Jonah Jameson
+11% Synergy $0.25
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+10% Synergy $5.84
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+9% Synergy $8.66
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+9% Synergy $7.81
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+8% Synergy $1.15
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.23
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+7% Synergy $2.09
Frantic Scapegoat Frantic Scapegoat
+7% Synergy $0.08
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+7% Synergy $1.46
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+6% Synergy $2.67
Jolene, the Plunder Queen Jolene, the Plunder Queen
+5% Synergy $6.72
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+5% Synergy $0.19
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+4% Synergy $0.22
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+2% Synergy $0.08
Zhur-Taa Druid Zhur-Taa Druid
+2% Synergy $0.25
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+2% Synergy $1.80
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+1% Synergy $1.30
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+1% Synergy $4.21
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+1% Synergy $0.81
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
-1% Synergy $9.86
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.59
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-3% Synergy $6.46
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-4% Synergy $1.40
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $12.95
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-7% Synergy $19.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Tahngarth, First Mate safe.

Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+34% Synergy $0.40
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+21% Synergy $3.27
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+19% Synergy $0.17
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+19% Synergy $1.07
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+18% Synergy $1.56
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+16% Synergy $2.73
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+14% Synergy $0.94
Fog Fog
+11% Synergy $0.51
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy $0.42
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+10% Synergy $1.16
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+9% Synergy $0.11
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+8% Synergy $1.64
Gruul Charm Gruul Charm
+7% Synergy $0.17
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+6% Synergy $0.86
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+5% Synergy $4.93
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+5% Synergy $0.19
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+4% Synergy $1.24
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.47
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+3% Synergy $6.46
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+3% Synergy $0.42
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.26
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.48
Silkguard Silkguard
+2% Synergy $4.55
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $8.66
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.80
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.11
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-4% Synergy $3.33
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.14
Harrow Harrow
-5% Synergy $0.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $11.42
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $62.77

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Tahngarth, First Mate's game plan and control the board.

Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+37% Synergy $0.43
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+21% Synergy $0.10
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+15% Synergy $2.04
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+14% Synergy $1.13
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+11% Synergy $0.38
Harmonize Harmonize
+8% Synergy $0.12
Decimate Decimate
+6% Synergy $0.17
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+6% Synergy $0.44
Road of Return Road of Return
+6% Synergy $0.49
Besmirch Besmirch
+6% Synergy $0.42
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.49
Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.14
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $3.58
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.01
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+4% Synergy $3.03
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $1.00
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.13
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.07
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.35
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.24
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.27
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.17
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy $0.56
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $8.09
Explore Explore
-5% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $2.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+44% Synergy $0.40
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+35% Synergy $0.28
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+35% Synergy $0.16
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+32% Synergy $0.08
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+26% Synergy $2.23
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+21% Synergy $13.67
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+20% Synergy $24.11
Power Fist Power Fist
+19% Synergy $9.88
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+18% Synergy $0.15
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+13% Synergy $5.23
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+13% Synergy $0.94
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+13% Synergy $30.55
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+13% Synergy $0.11
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+12% Synergy $1.44
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+12% Synergy $6.44
Embercleave Embercleave
+11% Synergy $8.78
Chitinous Cloak Chitinous Cloak
+11% Synergy $0.06
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+11% Synergy $2.54
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+10% Synergy $2.49
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
+10% Synergy $0.09
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+9% Synergy $2.84
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+9% Synergy $2.21
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+9% Synergy $12.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.37
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $40.10
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+8% Synergy $0.56
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+7% Synergy $9.58
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+7% Synergy $37.15
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+7% Synergy $44.95
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+7% Synergy $6.12
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+6% Synergy $41.18
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+6% Synergy $1.32
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+6% Synergy $1.25
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+6% Synergy $0.18
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+6% Synergy $11.05
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $2.53
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+5% Synergy $2.12
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $2.37
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+5% Synergy $0.70
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.70
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+5% Synergy $4.09
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+4% Synergy $2.40
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $10.32
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+4% Synergy $1.64
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+4% Synergy $3.53
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+4% Synergy $4.11
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+3% Synergy $0.47
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+2% Synergy $3.24
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $11.20

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Tahngarth, First Mate's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Giant Spectacle Giant Spectacle
+41% Synergy $0.03
Colossification Colossification
+34% Synergy $0.44
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+30% Synergy $3.42
Runes of the Deus Runes of the Deus
+27% Synergy $0.39
Convenient Target Convenient Target
+27% Synergy $0.04
One with Nature One with Nature
+25% Synergy $1.76
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+24% Synergy $0.14
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+23% Synergy $0.79
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+21% Synergy $0.23
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+19% Synergy $0.95
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+19% Synergy $0.34
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+16% Synergy $1.93
Imposing Visage Imposing Visage
+15% Synergy $0.22
Strong Back Strong Back
+14% Synergy $0.59
Vow of Wildness Vow of Wildness
+13% Synergy $0.09
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+12% Synergy $0.30
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+12% Synergy $0.19
Predatory Impetus Predatory Impetus
+12% Synergy $0.21
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+11% Synergy $10.15
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+11% Synergy $1.14
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+11% Synergy $0.20
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+10% Synergy $1.35
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+9% Synergy $2.26
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.32
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+8% Synergy $0.05
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+7% Synergy $1.12
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+7% Synergy $0.16
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+7% Synergy $1.03
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+7% Synergy $1.74
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+6% Synergy $0.34
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+6% Synergy $0.81
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+6% Synergy $0.27
Day of the Moon Day of the Moon
+6% Synergy $0.16
Pain for All Pain for All
+5% Synergy $0.64
Cindervines Cindervines
+5% Synergy $0.26
Audacity Audacity
+5% Synergy $0.36
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+5% Synergy $1.29
Gift of Wrath Gift of Wrath
+5% Synergy $0.05
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+3% Synergy $3.82
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+2% Synergy $0.25
Gruul War Chant Gruul War Chant
+1% Synergy $0.33
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
-1% Synergy $0.23
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
-1% Synergy $0.69
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $23.88
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-7% Synergy $2.93
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-9% Synergy $2.37
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-27% Synergy $0.30

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Tahngarth, First Mate to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+19% Synergy $6.39
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+4% Synergy $1.44

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.26
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+20% Synergy $1.23
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+14% Synergy $0.86
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+13% Synergy $0.20
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+13% Synergy $15.64
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $7.74
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $3.28
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.48
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $10.78
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.62
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.59
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.13
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.07
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.12
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-5% Synergy $0.09
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $38.26
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $13.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $3.67

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+14% Synergy $0.27
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+11% Synergy $1.78
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+9% Synergy $0.47
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $3.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.23

Lands

The mana base foundation for Tahngarth, First Mate decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+14% Synergy $0.33
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+12% Synergy $0.28
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+11% Synergy $0.38
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+11% Synergy $0.15
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.11
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+6% Synergy $0.15
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+5% Synergy $6.47
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.47
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.01
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+4% Synergy $7.23
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+2% Synergy $0.12
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $1.00
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+2% Synergy $8.62
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.48
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.13
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.14
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+1% Synergy $0.26
Game Trail Game Trail
+1% Synergy $0.16
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+1% Synergy $2.33
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+1% Synergy $0.09
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+1% Synergy $15.15
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+1% Synergy $8.09
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
0% Synergy $0.12
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.35
Highland Forest Highland Forest
0% Synergy $0.43
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.12
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.20
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-1% Synergy $0.80
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-1% Synergy $2.60
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.22
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-1% Synergy $0.07
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.45
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.16
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-4% Synergy $7.42
Taiga Taiga
-4% Synergy
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-5% Synergy $5.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.09
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-5% Synergy $0.19
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-6% Synergy $0.54
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $5.00
Commercial District Commercial District
-8% Synergy $6.45
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $16.02

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