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Tahngarth, First Mate
Price tag $0.18

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

Ranking

#1524 Current Rank
#1648 Last Week
#1489 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.

Avatar Roku, Firebender Avatar Roku, Firebender
+5% Synergy $19.76
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+2% Synergy $0.41
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
-3% Synergy $0.14
Bitter Work Bitter Work
-6% Synergy $0.16
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
-9% Synergy $3.17

High Synergy Cards

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

Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+68% Synergy $0.40
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+62% Synergy $3.80
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+61% Synergy $1.57
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+61% Synergy $0.13
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+59% Synergy $0.16
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+56% Synergy $0.08
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+55% Synergy $0.44
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+54% Synergy $0.24
Frenzied Rage Frenzied Rage
+54% Synergy $0.06
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+48% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

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

Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+46% Synergy $0.14
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+45% Synergy $2.76
Rancor Rancor
+41% Synergy $1.07
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+38% Synergy $1.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+36% Synergy $1.20
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+12% Synergy $0.68
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.38
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.44
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.51
Cultivate Cultivate
-1% Synergy $0.46

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $30.76

Creatures

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

Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+42% Synergy $0.14
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+42% Synergy $0.13
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+41% Synergy $0.21
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+38% Synergy $13.13
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+38% Synergy $0.48
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+34% Synergy $2.18
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+34% Synergy $3.83
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+33% Synergy $0.28
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+30% Synergy $6.69
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+28% Synergy $1.33
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+28% Synergy $0.35
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+27% Synergy $5.96
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+24% Synergy $8.13
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+23% Synergy $5.05
Seeker of Slaanesh Seeker of Slaanesh
+23% Synergy $0.24
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+22% Synergy $0.12
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+18% Synergy $0.79
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+17% Synergy $0.20
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+16% Synergy $2.84
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+16% Synergy $11.46
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+15% Synergy $0.22
Warmonger Hellkite Warmonger Hellkite
+14% Synergy $0.29
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+13% Synergy $0.12
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
+12% Synergy $1.11
J. Jonah Jameson J. Jonah Jameson
+12% Synergy $0.18
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+11% Synergy $5.35
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+11% Synergy $0.05
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+10% Synergy $8.09
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+9% Synergy $3.50
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+8% Synergy $2.02
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+8% Synergy $1.15
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+7% Synergy $1.43
Frantic Scapegoat Frantic Scapegoat
+7% Synergy $0.07
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+6% Synergy $0.16
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+6% Synergy $2.42
Jolene, the Plunder Queen Jolene, the Plunder Queen
+5% Synergy $7.21
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+5% Synergy $0.21
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+3% Synergy $0.21
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+2% Synergy $5.02
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+2% Synergy $0.09
Zhur-Taa Druid Zhur-Taa Druid
+2% Synergy $0.24
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+2% Synergy $1.65
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+1% Synergy $0.87
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
0% Synergy $1.18
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
-1% Synergy $8.18
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.30
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-3% Synergy $6.87
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-4% Synergy $0.97
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $12.29
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-6% Synergy $15.76

Instants

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

Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+32% Synergy $0.34
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+21% Synergy $3.20
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+20% Synergy $1.00
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+19% Synergy $0.18
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+17% Synergy $0.89
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+16% Synergy $2.75
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+14% Synergy $0.96
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+10% Synergy $1.36
Fog Fog
+10% Synergy $0.42
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+9% Synergy $1.11
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+8% Synergy $0.10
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+8% Synergy $0.44
Gruul Charm Gruul Charm
+7% Synergy $0.19
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+6% Synergy $0.86
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+5% Synergy $0.48
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+5% Synergy $4.76
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+4% Synergy $0.86
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.47
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+3% Synergy $5.84
Silkguard Silkguard
+3% Synergy $4.37
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+3% Synergy $0.46
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.24
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.77
Ancient Grudge Ancient Grudge
+2% Synergy $0.16
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.23
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $7.08
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.69
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-3% Synergy $1.28
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $9.85
Harrow Harrow
-4% Synergy $0.19
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-4% Synergy $2.99
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $48.80
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.13

Sorceries

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

Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+36% Synergy $0.36
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+21% Synergy $0.12
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+15% Synergy $1.85
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+15% Synergy $1.13
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+10% Synergy $0.41
Harmonize Harmonize
+8% Synergy $0.12
Road of Return Road of Return
+6% Synergy $0.77
Besmirch Besmirch
+6% Synergy $0.44
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.37
Decimate Decimate
+5% Synergy $0.18
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+5% Synergy $0.42
Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.15
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $3.03
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.05
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+4% Synergy $2.77
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $1.05
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.17
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $1.53
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.48
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.26
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.13
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-3% Synergy $1.11
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $7.35
Explore Explore
-5% Synergy $0.35
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $1.84
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-6% Synergy $0.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+44% Synergy $0.33
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+34% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+34% Synergy $0.25
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+32% Synergy $0.07
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+27% Synergy $2.34
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+21% Synergy $19.89
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+21% Synergy $13.50
Power Fist Power Fist
+18% Synergy $8.92
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+18% Synergy $0.23
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+14% Synergy $0.90
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+13% Synergy $5.38
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+13% Synergy $4.38
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+12% Synergy $0.08
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+12% Synergy $32.48
Chitinous Cloak Chitinous Cloak
+12% Synergy $0.11
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+11% Synergy $1.70
Embercleave Embercleave
+11% Synergy $9.33
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+11% Synergy $2.96
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+11% Synergy $3.60
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+11% Synergy $11.86
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+9% Synergy $1.55
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+9% Synergy $1.78
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
+9% Synergy $0.06
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $38.64
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+8% Synergy $37.91
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+8% Synergy $0.50
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+8% Synergy $43.68
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $3.86
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+7% Synergy $9.46
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+7% Synergy $5.86
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+6% Synergy $36.41
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+6% Synergy $0.94
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+6% Synergy $1.16
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+6% Synergy $2.52
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+6% Synergy $8.55
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+6% Synergy $0.15
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+6% Synergy $3.56
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $2.04
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+5% Synergy $1.78
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.86
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+5% Synergy $0.56
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+5% Synergy $0.31
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $9.65
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+4% Synergy $0.86
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+4% Synergy $2.25
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+4% Synergy $3.67
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $17.47
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+3% Synergy $3.81
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $8.28
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+3% Synergy $0.32

Enchantments

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

Giant Spectacle Giant Spectacle
+42% Synergy $0.03
Colossification Colossification
+34% Synergy $0.44
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+30% Synergy $2.04
Runes of the Deus Runes of the Deus
+28% Synergy $0.39
Convenient Target Convenient Target
+26% Synergy $0.04
One with Nature One with Nature
+25% Synergy $1.69
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+23% Synergy $0.67
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+23% Synergy $0.12
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+22% Synergy $0.29
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+19% Synergy $0.84
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+19% Synergy $0.23
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+17% Synergy $1.81
Imposing Visage Imposing Visage
+15% Synergy $0.24
Strong Back Strong Back
+14% Synergy $0.46
Vow of Wildness Vow of Wildness
+14% Synergy $0.08
Predatory Impetus Predatory Impetus
+13% Synergy $0.19
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+12% Synergy $0.26
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+12% Synergy $1.05
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+12% Synergy $0.23
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+11% Synergy $9.50
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+11% Synergy $0.14
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+10% Synergy $1.45
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+9% Synergy $2.00
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.22
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+9% Synergy $0.05
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+8% Synergy $0.81
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+7% Synergy $1.00
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+7% Synergy $1.34
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+6% Synergy $0.28
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+6% Synergy $1.44
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+6% Synergy $0.43
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+6% Synergy $0.27
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+6% Synergy $1.22
Day of the Moon Day of the Moon
+6% Synergy $0.16
Cindervines Cindervines
+5% Synergy $0.30
Pain for All Pain for All
+5% Synergy $0.49
Audacity Audacity
+5% Synergy $0.26
Gift of Wrath Gift of Wrath
+5% Synergy $0.05
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+4% Synergy $3.30
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+2% Synergy $0.27
Gruul War Chant Gruul War Chant
+1% Synergy $0.33
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
-1% Synergy $0.20
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
-2% Synergy $0.80
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $21.39
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-7% Synergy $2.37
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-9% Synergy $2.39
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-27% Synergy $0.70

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+19% Synergy $5.50
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+4% Synergy $1.76
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
-6% Synergy $0.81

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.37
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+21% Synergy $1.22
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+14% Synergy $0.52
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+14% Synergy $14.85
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+13% Synergy $0.19
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $7.19
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $2.77
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.45
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $10.11
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $4.93
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.43
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.14
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.06
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.11
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-4% Synergy $0.14
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $32.81
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.17
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $8.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+14% Synergy $0.73
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+11% Synergy $2.49
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+10% Synergy $0.49
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+4% Synergy $2.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.15
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.92

Lands

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

Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+14% Synergy $0.21
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+12% Synergy $0.13
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+12% Synergy $0.23
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+10% Synergy $0.41
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+8% Synergy $0.12
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+6% Synergy $0.14
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+6% Synergy $6.69
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.47
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.05
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+4% Synergy $7.05
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+3% Synergy $0.11
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+3% Synergy $8.76
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.14
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+2% Synergy $0.23
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+2% Synergy $13.04
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $1.05
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.77
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.10
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+1% Synergy $0.42
Game Trail Game Trail
+1% Synergy $0.18
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+1% Synergy $1.31
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+1% Synergy $7.47
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.07
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
0% Synergy $0.18
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
0% Synergy $0.09
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.15
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-1% Synergy $2.60
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-1% Synergy $0.04
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.48
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-1% Synergy $0.36
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.82
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-2% Synergy $5.78
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.20
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-3% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.14
Taiga Taiga
-4% Synergy
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-5% Synergy $4.69
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.11
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-5% Synergy $0.17
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-6% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.07
Commercial District Commercial District
-7% Synergy $6.10
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $4.69
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $13.68

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