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Tahngarth, First Mate
Price tag $0.24

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

#1588 Current Rank
#1644 Last Week
#1586 Past 2 Years

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.

Training Compound Training Compound
+2% Synergy $12.50
Noxious Newt Noxious Newt
+2% Synergy $0.29
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
+2% Synergy $21.95
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
0% Synergy $11.49
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
-1% Synergy $0.31

High Synergy Cards

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

Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+70% Synergy $0.56
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+62% Synergy $4.60
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+61% Synergy $4.05
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+61% Synergy $0.26
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+59% Synergy $0.24
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+55% Synergy $0.35
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+55% Synergy $0.44
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+55% Synergy $0.29
Frenzied Rage Frenzied Rage
+52% Synergy $0.22
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+50% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

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

Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+48% Synergy $0.31
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+46% Synergy $2.56
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+39% Synergy $0.98
Rancor Rancor
+39% Synergy $1.63
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+34% Synergy $1.95
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+13% Synergy $0.63
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+6% Synergy $0.34
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.44
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.52
Cultivate Cultivate
-2% Synergy $0.35

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $43.04

Creatures

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

Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+43% Synergy $0.26
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+41% Synergy $0.38
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+40% Synergy $0.24
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+38% Synergy $0.35
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+37% Synergy $0.50
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+36% Synergy $15.38
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+33% Synergy $2.79
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+32% Synergy $3.56
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+29% Synergy $9.72
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+28% Synergy $1.79
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+27% Synergy $0.35
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+25% Synergy $7.84
Seeker of Slaanesh Seeker of Slaanesh
+23% Synergy $0.39
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+23% Synergy $12.60
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+21% Synergy $4.73
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+20% Synergy $0.25
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+17% Synergy $2.07
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+17% Synergy $5.25
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+16% Synergy $0.34
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+14% Synergy $12.70
J. Jonah Jameson J. Jonah Jameson
+14% Synergy $0.27
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+13% Synergy $0.26
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+12% Synergy $0.24
Warmonger Hellkite Warmonger Hellkite
+11% Synergy $0.29
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
+10% Synergy $0.67
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+9% Synergy $0.28
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+8% Synergy $8.16
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+8% Synergy $0.90
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+8% Synergy $4.85
Frantic Scapegoat Frantic Scapegoat
+7% Synergy $0.19
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+7% Synergy $1.11
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+6% Synergy $1.41
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+6% Synergy $0.31
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+5% Synergy $2.77
Jolene, the Plunder Queen Jolene, the Plunder Queen
+4% Synergy $9.90
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+4% Synergy $0.23
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+3% Synergy $0.32
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+3% Synergy $3.36
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+2% Synergy $0.26
Zhur-Taa Druid Zhur-Taa Druid
+2% Synergy $0.19
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+1% Synergy $7.56
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+1% Synergy $0.35
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
0% Synergy $1.89
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
-1% Synergy $11.83
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-2% Synergy $9.98
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-2% Synergy $0.42
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-4% Synergy $2.62
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-5% Synergy $11.91
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-5% Synergy $3.63
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-7% Synergy $27.17

Instants

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

Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+33% Synergy $0.41
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+20% Synergy $5.56
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+20% Synergy $0.23
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+20% Synergy $1.16
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+19% Synergy $0.43
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+16% Synergy $5.73
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+14% Synergy $1.04
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+12% Synergy $0.97
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+11% Synergy $0.86
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+10% Synergy $0.23
Fog Fog
+10% Synergy $1.14
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+8% Synergy $0.52
Gruul Charm Gruul Charm
+7% Synergy $0.20
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $7.26
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+4% Synergy $1.11
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+4% Synergy $0.31
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.71
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.46
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+3% Synergy $5.07
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+3% Synergy $0.33
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+2% Synergy $0.71
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+2% Synergy $0.70
Silkguard Silkguard
+1% Synergy $0.35
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $16.68
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.21
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.30
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
0% Synergy $10.94
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
0% Synergy $0.29
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.85
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.31
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $14.58
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-5% Synergy $4.08
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $67.12
Harrow Harrow
-5% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+37% Synergy $1.29
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+21% Synergy $0.13
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+13% Synergy $3.53
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+13% Synergy $1.61
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+11% Synergy $0.34
Fast Forward Fast Forward
+10% Synergy $0.32
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.26
Besmirch Besmirch
+5% Synergy $0.44
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+5% Synergy $2.46
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+5% Synergy $0.48
Farseek Farseek
+4% Synergy $0.55
Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.28
Decimate Decimate
+4% Synergy $0.30
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $6.54
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.65
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.91
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.30
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+0% Synergy $0.24
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.05
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $1.53
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $0.88
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.27
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $2.40
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $5.31
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-3% Synergy $0.39
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-3% Synergy $1.50
Explore Explore
-5% Synergy $0.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+43% Synergy $0.44
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+34% Synergy $0.66
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+33% Synergy $0.20
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+30% Synergy $0.30
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+24% Synergy $3.53
Power Fist Power Fist
+21% Synergy $13.36
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+19% Synergy $12.74
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+18% Synergy $26.88
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+15% Synergy $0.26
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+14% Synergy $41.06
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+13% Synergy $6.54
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+13% Synergy $0.23
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+12% Synergy $1.75
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+12% Synergy $0.77
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $5.78
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
+10% Synergy $0.24
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+10% Synergy $2.61
Embercleave Embercleave
+9% Synergy $9.51
Chitinous Cloak Chitinous Cloak
+9% Synergy $0.11
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+9% Synergy $2.53
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+9% Synergy $2.69
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+8% Synergy $17.61
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+8% Synergy $1.64
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+8% Synergy $0.57
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+7% Synergy $45.61
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+6% Synergy $39.40
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+6% Synergy $46.47
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+6% Synergy $9.18
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+6% Synergy $13.69
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+6% Synergy $2.42
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+6% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.44
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+5% Synergy $1.64
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+5% Synergy $4.74
Hard-Won Jitte Hard-Won Jitte
+5% Synergy $0.25
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $2.25
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $3.65
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $30.98
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+4% Synergy $1.44
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+4% Synergy $2.77
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $7.90
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+3% Synergy $0.81
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+2% Synergy $4.17
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $11.25

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 $0.62
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+28% Synergy $3.28
Convenient Target Convenient Target
+26% Synergy $0.08
One with Nature One with Nature
+25% Synergy $3.25
Runes of the Deus Runes of the Deus
+25% Synergy $0.34
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+22% Synergy $0.26
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+22% Synergy $2.45
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+20% Synergy $0.34
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+20% Synergy $0.76
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+18% Synergy $1.45
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+16% Synergy $3.64
Imposing Visage Imposing Visage
+15% Synergy $0.18
Strong Back Strong Back
+14% Synergy $1.55
Vow of Wildness Vow of Wildness
+12% Synergy $0.21
Predatory Impetus Predatory Impetus
+12% Synergy $0.09
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+11% Synergy $0.27
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+11% Synergy $1.03
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+10% Synergy $0.42
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+10% Synergy $0.38
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+10% Synergy $10.56
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+8% Synergy $0.38
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+8% Synergy $0.32
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+7% Synergy $1.60
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+7% Synergy $0.88
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+7% Synergy $2.03
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+6% Synergy $2.56
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+6% Synergy $0.59
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+6% Synergy $0.34
Gift of Wrath Gift of Wrath
+6% Synergy $0.12
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+5% Synergy $0.31
Audacity Audacity
+5% Synergy $0.38
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.27
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+5% Synergy $1.64
Day of the Moon Day of the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.30
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+5% Synergy $0.38
Cindervines Cindervines
+4% Synergy $0.36
Level Up Level Up
+4% Synergy $2.37
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+3% Synergy $5.63
Pain for All Pain for All
+2% Synergy $0.41
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+2% Synergy $0.22
Gruul War Chant Gruul War Chant
+0% Synergy $0.31
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
-1% Synergy $0.33
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
-1% Synergy $0.61
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $26.78
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-7% Synergy $5.20
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-8% Synergy $2.84
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-26% Synergy $0.39

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+17% Synergy $6.39
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+3% Synergy $1.72
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
-4% Synergy $1.08

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.38
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+18% Synergy $1.27
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+14% Synergy $0.35
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+14% Synergy $1.40
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+14% Synergy $15.65
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $11.15
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+6% Synergy $3.01
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.80
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $7.44
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $7.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.52
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.25
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+0% Synergy $0.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-4% Synergy $0.22
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $50.77
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.35
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $15.43
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+12% Synergy $0.33
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+10% Synergy $1.39
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+9% Synergy $0.44
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+6% Synergy $4.67
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+0% Synergy $1.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+0% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
0% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.13

Lands

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

Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+13% Synergy $0.36
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+11% Synergy $0.28
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+11% Synergy $0.34
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+9% Synergy $0.26
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+6% Synergy $0.33
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.27
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $8.76
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+4% Synergy $1.10
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.65
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.46
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.91
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+3% Synergy $8.10
Game Trail Game Trail
+2% Synergy $0.24
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+2% Synergy $2.19
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.29
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $16.68
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+1% Synergy $0.28
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+1% Synergy $7.24
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+1% Synergy $2.20
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+0% Synergy $0.27
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy $0.09
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+0% Synergy $0.35
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+0% Synergy $0.15
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.05
Highland Forest Highland Forest
0% Synergy $0.47
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
0% Synergy $0.21
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-1% Synergy $2.77
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-1% Synergy $0.46
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $37.91
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.82
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.33
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-2% Synergy $5.02
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-3% Synergy $6.94
Taiga Taiga
-3% Synergy
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-5% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.16
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-6% Synergy $0.47
Commercial District Commercial District
-6% Synergy $7.86
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $3.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.12
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-7% Synergy $17.38

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