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Tahngarth, First Mate
Price tag $0.20

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

#1502 Current Rank
#1408 Last Week
#1461 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.

J. Jonah Jameson J. Jonah Jameson
+11% Synergy $0.27
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+11% Synergy $0.17
Cheering Crowd Cheering Crowd
+6% Synergy $0.23
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+5% Synergy $0.45
Savage Mansion Savage Mansion
+2% Synergy $0.07

High Synergy Cards

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

Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+67% Synergy $0.37
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+63% Synergy $3.74
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+61% Synergy $0.83
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+61% Synergy $0.13
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+59% Synergy $0.23
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+56% Synergy $0.09
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+54% Synergy $0.44
Frenzied Rage Frenzied Rage
+54% Synergy $0.05
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+53% Synergy $0.21
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
+45% Synergy $0.21
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+44% Synergy $2.91
Rancor Rancor
+42% Synergy $1.11
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+39% Synergy $0.88
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+37% Synergy $1.14
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+11% Synergy $0.74
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.50
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.42
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.84
Cultivate Cultivate
-1% Synergy $0.61

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $28.63

Creatures

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

Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+42% Synergy $0.15
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+41% Synergy $0.25
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+41% Synergy $0.13
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+40% Synergy $11.98
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+39% Synergy $0.54
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+34% Synergy $2.26
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+34% Synergy $0.85
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+32% Synergy $1.04
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+30% Synergy $6.75
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+28% Synergy $0.86
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+28% Synergy $0.41
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+27% Synergy $5.20
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+24% Synergy $4.98
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+24% Synergy $6.55
Seeker of Slaanesh Seeker of Slaanesh
+24% Synergy $0.21
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+22% Synergy $0.08
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+18% Synergy $0.68
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+18% Synergy $0.20
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+17% Synergy $10.77
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+16% Synergy $1.98
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+15% Synergy $0.41
Warmonger Hellkite Warmonger Hellkite
+14% Synergy $0.27
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+13% Synergy $0.12
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
+12% Synergy $0.93
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+11% Synergy $3.43
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+11% Synergy $0.05
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+10% Synergy $10.10
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+10% Synergy $2.15
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+8% Synergy $1.96
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+8% Synergy $0.83
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+8% Synergy $1.49
Frantic Scapegoat Frantic Scapegoat
+7% Synergy $0.05
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+6% Synergy $0.18
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+6% Synergy $2.43
Jolene, the Plunder Queen Jolene, the Plunder Queen
+5% Synergy $5.82
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+4% Synergy $0.14
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+2% Synergy $0.23
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+2% Synergy $2.40
Zhur-Taa Druid Zhur-Taa Druid
+2% Synergy $0.23
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+2% Synergy $1.69
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+1% Synergy $1.00
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+1% Synergy $0.13
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+1% Synergy $0.90
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
-1% Synergy $7.82
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
-1% Synergy $2.19
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.48
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-4% Synergy $6.91
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-4% Synergy $1.10
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-6% Synergy $14.90
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $11.72

Instants

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

Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+31% Synergy $0.33
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+22% Synergy $4.21
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+20% Synergy $1.45
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+19% Synergy $0.16
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+17% Synergy $0.83
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+16% Synergy $2.61
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+14% Synergy $1.23
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+10% Synergy $1.26
Fog Fog
+10% Synergy $0.42
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+8% Synergy $0.92
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+7% Synergy $0.09
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+7% Synergy $0.28
Gruul Charm Gruul Charm
+7% Synergy $0.18
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+6% Synergy $0.80
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+5% Synergy $4.00
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+5% Synergy $0.41
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+4% Synergy $0.81
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.37
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+3% Synergy $4.14
Silkguard Silkguard
+3% Synergy $3.82
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.42
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+3% Synergy $0.50
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.21
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+2% Synergy $9.52
Ancient Grudge Ancient Grudge
+2% Synergy $0.18
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.87
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.12
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-3% Synergy $2.52
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $10.98
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $52.81
Harrow Harrow
-4% Synergy $0.28
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.12

Sorceries

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

Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+35% Synergy $0.23
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+20% Synergy $0.08
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+15% Synergy $1.05
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+14% Synergy $1.48
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+10% Synergy $0.31
Harmonize Harmonize
+8% Synergy $0.52
Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.12
Road of Return Road of Return
+6% Synergy $0.39
Besmirch Besmirch
+6% Synergy $0.43
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.50
Decimate Decimate
+5% Synergy $0.18
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $0.93
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+5% Synergy $0.38
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $2.51
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+4% Synergy $1.59
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.23
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.69
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $1.83
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $4.33
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $4.78
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.19
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-3% Synergy $1.82
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $5.96
Explore Explore
-5% Synergy $4.95
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $1.95
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-6% Synergy $0.81

Utility Artifacts

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

Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+43% Synergy $0.34
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+34% Synergy $0.16
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+34% Synergy $0.26
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+32% Synergy $0.10
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+27% Synergy $2.02
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+21% Synergy $18.76
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+21% Synergy $15.81
Power Fist Power Fist
+18% Synergy $8.23
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+17% Synergy $0.28
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+13% Synergy $5.22
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+13% Synergy $0.93
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+12% Synergy $1.68
Embercleave Embercleave
+12% Synergy $7.91
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+12% Synergy $4.91
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+12% Synergy $0.09
Chitinous Cloak Chitinous Cloak
+12% Synergy $0.09
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+11% Synergy $39.31
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+11% Synergy $3.00
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+11% Synergy $1.95
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+11% Synergy $12.33
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+9% Synergy $36.97
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+9% Synergy $1.59
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+9% Synergy $32.02
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+9% Synergy $1.51
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
+9% Synergy $0.08
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+8% Synergy $42.00
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+8% Synergy $2.50
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+7% Synergy $1.02
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+7% Synergy $5.14
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+7% Synergy $7.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.12
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+6% Synergy $36.97
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+6% Synergy $8.46
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+6% Synergy $0.84
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+6% Synergy $0.23
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+6% Synergy $0.36
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+6% Synergy $4.74
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.94
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+5% Synergy $0.62
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+5% Synergy $1.48
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $2.20
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+5% Synergy $5.74
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+5% Synergy $0.73
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $8.99
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.19
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+4% Synergy $2.23
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+4% Synergy $4.02
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+3% Synergy $5.40
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+3% Synergy $0.38
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $9.98

Enchantments

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

Giant Spectacle Giant Spectacle
+42% Synergy $0.02
Colossification Colossification
+34% Synergy $0.37
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+30% Synergy $0.97
Runes of the Deus Runes of the Deus
+28% Synergy $0.39
One with Nature One with Nature
+25% Synergy $1.76
Convenient Target Convenient Target
+25% Synergy $0.05
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+23% Synergy $0.77
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+23% Synergy $0.19
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+23% Synergy $0.14
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+20% Synergy $0.91
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+19% Synergy $0.27
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+18% Synergy $1.91
Imposing Visage Imposing Visage
+16% Synergy $0.24
Strong Back Strong Back
+14% Synergy $0.51
Vow of Wildness Vow of Wildness
+14% Synergy $0.09
Predatory Impetus Predatory Impetus
+13% Synergy $0.20
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+12% Synergy $0.18
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+12% Synergy $8.47
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+12% Synergy $0.22
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+11% Synergy $1.03
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+10% Synergy $1.34
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+10% Synergy $0.12
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+9% Synergy $2.13
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.25
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+9% Synergy $0.08
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+8% Synergy $0.36
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+7% Synergy $0.97
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+7% Synergy $0.27
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+7% Synergy $1.65
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+7% Synergy $0.29
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+6% Synergy $1.37
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+6% Synergy $1.24
Cindervines Cindervines
+5% Synergy $0.29
Audacity Audacity
+5% Synergy $0.28
Day of the Moon Day of the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.59
Gift of Wrath Gift of Wrath
+5% Synergy $0.07
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+4% Synergy $3.82
Setessan Training Setessan Training
+4% Synergy $0.08
Pain for All Pain for All
+3% Synergy $0.62
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+2% Synergy $0.24
Gruul War Chant Gruul War Chant
+1% Synergy $0.34
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
-2% Synergy $0.19
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
-2% Synergy $0.82
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $25.58
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-8% Synergy $3.79
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-9% Synergy $2.20
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-27% Synergy $0.85

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+19% Synergy $5.63
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+4% Synergy $1.56
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
-6% Synergy $0.87

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.31
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+21% Synergy $1.26
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+14% Synergy $0.66
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+14% Synergy $13.61
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+13% Synergy $0.29
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $7.61
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $1.89
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.95
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.39
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $8.42
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.39
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.15
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.13
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-4% Synergy $0.14
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $32.95
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.18
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $7.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+14% Synergy $0.69
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+12% Synergy $2.01
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+9% Synergy $0.45
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+4% Synergy $2.56
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.05

Lands

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

Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+14% Synergy $0.30
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+12% Synergy $0.30
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+10% Synergy $0.31
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+8% Synergy $0.13
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+6% Synergy $6.54
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+5% Synergy $0.14
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $0.93
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+5% Synergy $7.10
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.37
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.16
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+3% Synergy $10.16
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.42
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+2% Synergy $12.57
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+2% Synergy $0.09
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+2% Synergy $0.69
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+1% Synergy $0.54
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+1% Synergy $0.21
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+1% Synergy $5.96
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.06
Game Trail Game Trail
0% Synergy $0.12
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
0% Synergy $1.42
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
0% Synergy $2.43
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
0% Synergy $0.14
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $4.33
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.12
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.22
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-1% Synergy $0.06
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-1% Synergy $0.32
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $32.18
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-2% Synergy $5.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.27
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-3% Synergy $0.61
Taiga Taiga
-4% Synergy
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.16
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-5% Synergy $0.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $4.81
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-6% Synergy $4.67
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-6% Synergy $0.50
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.12
Commercial District Commercial District
-7% Synergy $7.77
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-8% Synergy $12.77

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