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Tahngarth, First Mate
Price tag $0.20

Legendary CreatureMinotaur Warrior

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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

#1622 Current Rank
#1778 Last Week
#1571 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
+5% Synergy $0.09
Fast Forward Fast Forward
+5% Synergy $0.35
Shimmerwilds Growth Shimmerwilds Growth
+3% Synergy $0.28
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+3% Synergy $0.36
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-5% Synergy $18.56

High Synergy Cards

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

Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+69% Synergy $0.47
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+61% Synergy $4.05
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+61% Synergy $4.00
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+59% Synergy $0.27
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+59% Synergy $0.14
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+55% Synergy $0.50
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+55% Synergy $0.21
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+54% Synergy $0.28
Frenzied Rage Frenzied Rage
+53% Synergy $0.15
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+47% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

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

Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+47% Synergy $0.29
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+46% Synergy $2.34
Rancor Rancor
+40% Synergy $1.37
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+39% Synergy $1.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+35% Synergy $2.00
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+13% Synergy $1.03
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.52
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.42
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.71
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.26

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $43.73

Creatures

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

Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+42% Synergy $0.26
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+42% Synergy $0.21
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+40% Synergy $0.31
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+37% Synergy $15.66
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+36% Synergy $0.50
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+35% Synergy $0.30
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+33% Synergy $2.70
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+33% Synergy $3.29
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+28% Synergy $9.11
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+28% Synergy $1.71
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+27% Synergy $11.09
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+27% Synergy $0.33
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+23% Synergy $10.86
Seeker of Slaanesh Seeker of Slaanesh
+23% Synergy $0.32
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+21% Synergy $6.40
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+21% Synergy $0.20
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+18% Synergy $1.80
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+17% Synergy $0.19
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+15% Synergy $0.32
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+15% Synergy $4.16
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+15% Synergy $14.80
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+13% Synergy $0.15
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
+12% Synergy $1.20
Warmonger Hellkite Warmonger Hellkite
+12% Synergy $0.35
J. Jonah Jameson J. Jonah Jameson
+11% Synergy $0.29
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+10% Synergy $5.35
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+10% Synergy $0.14
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+9% Synergy $9.90
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+9% Synergy $7.33
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+8% Synergy $1.29
Frantic Scapegoat Frantic Scapegoat
+8% Synergy $0.17
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.31
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+7% Synergy $2.68
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+6% Synergy $1.61
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+5% Synergy $2.86
Jolene, the Plunder Queen Jolene, the Plunder Queen
+5% Synergy $6.80
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+4% Synergy $0.31
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+2% Synergy $0.28
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+2% Synergy $6.59
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+2% Synergy $0.28
Zhur-Taa Druid Zhur-Taa Druid
+2% Synergy $0.22
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+1% Synergy $0.47
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+1% Synergy $2.55
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
0% Synergy $1.49
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
-1% Synergy $9.16
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $1.54
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-3% Synergy $8.16
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-5% Synergy $2.02
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $13.51
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-7% Synergy $22.65

Instants

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

Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+32% Synergy $0.41
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+21% Synergy $2.48
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+20% Synergy $1.12
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+19% Synergy $0.16
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+18% Synergy $1.79
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+17% Synergy $2.79
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+14% Synergy $0.90
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+11% Synergy $0.59
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+11% Synergy $1.31
Fog Fog
+11% Synergy $0.47
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+10% Synergy $0.24
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+7% Synergy $0.52
Gruul Charm Gruul Charm
+7% Synergy $0.16
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+5% Synergy $1.62
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.48
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+5% Synergy $0.29
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+4% Synergy $6.26
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+4% Synergy $1.57
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+4% Synergy $5.24
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+3% Synergy $0.79
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $13.35
Silkguard Silkguard
+2% Synergy $4.44
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.28
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
0% Synergy $10.38
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.27
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.87
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.13
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-5% Synergy $13.06
Harrow Harrow
-5% Synergy $0.29
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-5% Synergy $3.38
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $66.45

Sorceries

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

Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+37% Synergy $0.46
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+21% Synergy $0.17
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+15% Synergy $2.23
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+14% Synergy $1.18
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+11% Synergy $0.46
Harmonize Harmonize
+8% Synergy $0.19
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+6% Synergy $0.46
Besmirch Besmirch
+6% Synergy $0.49
Road of Return Road of Return
+6% Synergy $0.42
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.71
Decimate Decimate
+5% Synergy $0.27
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+5% Synergy $2.82
Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.22
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $3.61
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.08
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.91
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.81
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $0.77
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.56
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.24
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy $1.34
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $3.18
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $9.41
Explore Explore
-5% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+44% Synergy $0.42
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+35% Synergy $0.38
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+33% Synergy $0.29
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+32% Synergy $0.10
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+25% Synergy $3.99
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+20% Synergy $28.23
Power Fist Power Fist
+20% Synergy $12.48
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+20% Synergy $14.83
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+17% Synergy $0.20
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+14% Synergy $0.22
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+13% Synergy $5.44
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+13% Synergy $36.49
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+13% Synergy $1.20
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+12% Synergy $1.59
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+12% Synergy $8.56
Embercleave Embercleave
+11% Synergy $9.59
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+11% Synergy $2.27
Chitinous Cloak Chitinous Cloak
+11% Synergy $0.09
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+10% Synergy $2.50
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
+10% Synergy $0.24
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+10% Synergy $2.31
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+9% Synergy $1.90
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+9% Synergy $12.38
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $44.70
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+8% Synergy $0.81
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.61
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+7% Synergy $10.46
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+7% Synergy $40.13
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+7% Synergy $49.85
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+7% Synergy $8.92
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+6% Synergy $2.19
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+6% Synergy $0.17
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+6% Synergy $0.62
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $39.49
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+5% Synergy $1.33
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $3.35
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+5% Synergy $1.65
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.86
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+5% Synergy $4.64
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+5% Synergy $15.61
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+4% Synergy $1.23
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $10.99
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+4% Synergy $2.47
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $3.14
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+3% Synergy $0.60
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+2% Synergy $3.61
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $10.91

Enchantments

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

Giant Spectacle Giant Spectacle
+40% Synergy $0.08
Colossification Colossification
+34% Synergy $0.44
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+30% Synergy $3.20
Runes of the Deus Runes of the Deus
+27% Synergy $0.33
Convenient Target Convenient Target
+27% Synergy $0.07
One with Nature One with Nature
+25% Synergy $2.81
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+23% Synergy $1.28
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+23% Synergy $0.27
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+21% Synergy $0.37
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+20% Synergy $0.39
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+19% Synergy $1.35
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+16% Synergy $5.70
Strong Back Strong Back
+15% Synergy $1.00
Imposing Visage Imposing Visage
+15% Synergy $0.13
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+12% Synergy $0.41
Vow of Wildness Vow of Wildness
+12% Synergy $0.14
Predatory Impetus Predatory Impetus
+12% Synergy $0.21
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+11% Synergy $1.02
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+11% Synergy $0.22
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+11% Synergy $0.28
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+10% Synergy $11.19
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+9% Synergy $1.39
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.40
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+8% Synergy $3.25
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+8% Synergy $0.34
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+7% Synergy $0.31
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+7% Synergy $1.54
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+7% Synergy $1.79
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+6% Synergy $1.21
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+6% Synergy $0.38
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+6% Synergy $0.28
Cindervines Cindervines
+5% Synergy $0.30
Audacity Audacity
+5% Synergy $0.34
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+5% Synergy $1.06
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+5% Synergy $1.37
Day of the Moon Day of the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.30
Gift of Wrath Gift of Wrath
+5% Synergy $0.06
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.25
Pain for All Pain for All
+4% Synergy $0.71
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+3% Synergy $5.28
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+2% Synergy $0.23
Gruul War Chant Gruul War Chant
+1% Synergy $0.30
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
-1% Synergy $0.67
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
-1% Synergy $0.33
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $26.36
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-8% Synergy $4.18
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-9% Synergy $3.11
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-27% Synergy $0.48

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+18% Synergy $6.17
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+4% Synergy $1.51

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $1.16
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+19% Synergy $1.25
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+14% Synergy $0.31
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+14% Synergy $1.13
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+14% Synergy $13.92
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $8.97
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $3.00
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.89
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $11.31
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.44
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.21
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.28
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-5% Synergy $0.26
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $45.94
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.29
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $14.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+13% Synergy $0.29
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+11% Synergy $2.65
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+10% Synergy $0.46
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $3.85
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.44
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.25

Lands

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

Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+13% Synergy $0.29
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+12% Synergy $0.21
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+11% Synergy $0.46
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+10% Synergy $0.27
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.26
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+6% Synergy $0.17
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.48
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+5% Synergy $7.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.08
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.91
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+2% Synergy $0.27
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+2% Synergy $8.66
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+2% Synergy $8.40
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $13.35
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+1% Synergy $0.33
Game Trail Game Trail
+1% Synergy $0.25
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+1% Synergy $1.97
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+1% Synergy $0.30
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+1% Synergy $2.20
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.21
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.81
Highland Forest Highland Forest
0% Synergy $0.46
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.08
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.43
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.18
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-1% Synergy $2.64
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-1% Synergy $0.14
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $35.68
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-2% Synergy $0.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.27
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-4% Synergy $8.48
Taiga Taiga
-4% Synergy
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-5% Synergy $5.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.29
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-5% Synergy $0.23
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-6% Synergy $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $2.43
Commercial District Commercial District
-8% Synergy $8.45
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $18.84

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