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Tahngarth, First Mate
Price tag $0.26

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

#1306 Current Rank
#1290 Last Week
#1568 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.

Fast Forward Fast Forward
+12% Synergy $0.35
Hard-Won Jitte Hard-Won Jitte
+6% Synergy $0.21
Level Up Level Up
+5% Synergy $2.83
Frog Butler Frog Butler
+5% Synergy $0.19
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+2% Synergy $2.00

High Synergy Cards

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

Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+70% Synergy $0.52
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+62% Synergy $4.92
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+61% Synergy $0.18
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+61% Synergy $3.97
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+60% Synergy $0.29
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+56% Synergy $0.43
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+55% Synergy $0.27
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+55% Synergy $0.35
Frenzied Rage Frenzied Rage
+54% Synergy $0.22
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+50% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+48% Synergy $0.25
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+47% Synergy $2.60
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+40% Synergy $1.19
Rancor Rancor
+40% Synergy $1.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+35% Synergy $1.85
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+14% Synergy $0.95
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.37
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.36
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.47
Cultivate Cultivate
-2% Synergy $0.31

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $41.65

Creatures

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

Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+44% Synergy $0.19
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+42% Synergy $0.40
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+41% Synergy $0.22
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+38% Synergy $0.75
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+37% Synergy $17.35
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+37% Synergy $0.31
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+34% Synergy $2.66
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+33% Synergy $3.05
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+28% Synergy $1.69
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+28% Synergy $7.96
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+27% Synergy $0.37
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+27% Synergy $8.47
Seeker of Slaanesh Seeker of Slaanesh
+24% Synergy $0.44
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+23% Synergy $12.77
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+22% Synergy $6.27
Sunder Shaman Sunder Shaman
+21% Synergy $0.21
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+18% Synergy $1.73
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+17% Synergy $0.22
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+16% Synergy $4.05
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+15% Synergy $14.34
J. Jonah Jameson J. Jonah Jameson
+15% Synergy $0.25
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.36
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+13% Synergy $0.23
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
+12% Synergy $0.93
Warmonger Hellkite Warmonger Hellkite
+12% Synergy $0.38
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+10% Synergy $0.25
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+9% Synergy $4.82
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+9% Synergy $1.80
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+9% Synergy $7.21
Frantic Scapegoat Frantic Scapegoat
+8% Synergy $0.19
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+8% Synergy $1.03
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.31
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+7% Synergy $2.85
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+7% Synergy $1.30
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+5% Synergy $2.83
Jolene, the Plunder Queen Jolene, the Plunder Queen
+5% Synergy $8.05
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+4% Synergy $0.33
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+4% Synergy $0.33
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+2% Synergy $6.93
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+2% Synergy $0.28
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+2% Synergy $0.40
Zhur-Taa Druid Zhur-Taa Druid
+2% Synergy $0.19
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+1% Synergy $2.32
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
0% Synergy $1.84
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-2% Synergy $6.69
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
-2% Synergy $11.94
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-3% Synergy $0.40
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-4% Synergy $2.06
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $13.64
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-7% Synergy $24.13

Instants

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

Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+33% Synergy $0.44
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+23% Synergy $1.94
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+20% Synergy $0.53
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+20% Synergy $0.19
Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+20% Synergy $1.00
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+17% Synergy $4.27
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+15% Synergy $1.33
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+12% Synergy $0.71
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+12% Synergy $0.96
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+10% Synergy $0.24
Fog Fog
+10% Synergy $0.74
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+8% Synergy $0.42
Gruul Charm Gruul Charm
+7% Synergy $0.18
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $5.39
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+5% Synergy $0.76
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+5% Synergy $0.28
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.50
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.39
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+4% Synergy $4.80
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+3% Synergy $0.82
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+3% Synergy $0.71
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.27
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $14.92
Silkguard Silkguard
+2% Synergy $0.76
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
0% Synergy $0.18
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
0% Synergy $9.73
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.26
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $1.06
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.35
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-5% Synergy $13.64
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $68.07
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-5% Synergy $3.95
Harrow Harrow
-6% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

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

Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+37% Synergy $1.03
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+21% Synergy $0.17
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+15% Synergy $3.02
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+13% Synergy $1.15
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+11% Synergy $0.45
Farseek Farseek
+6% Synergy $0.52
Harmonize Harmonize
+6% Synergy $0.28
Decimate Decimate
+5% Synergy $0.27
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+5% Synergy $5.21
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+5% Synergy $0.46
Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.31
Besmirch Besmirch
+5% Synergy $0.45
Road of Return Road of Return
+5% Synergy $0.43
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.68
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $0.84
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+4% Synergy $2.42
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.35
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.63
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.27
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $0.66
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.39
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-3% Synergy $2.13
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-3% Synergy $0.91
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy $1.18
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $5.00
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 $0.38
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+34% Synergy $1.07
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+33% Synergy $0.22
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+31% Synergy $0.34
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+25% Synergy $3.17
Power Fist Power Fist
+21% Synergy $12.36
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+20% Synergy $14.78
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy $28.45
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+16% Synergy $0.24
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+14% Synergy $39.62
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+14% Synergy $0.24
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+13% Synergy $6.46
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+12% Synergy $1.68
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+12% Synergy $0.56
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $7.29
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+11% Synergy $1.93
Embercleave Embercleave
+10% Synergy $9.10
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+10% Synergy $2.56
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+10% Synergy $2.07
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
+10% Synergy $0.20
Chitinous Cloak Chitinous Cloak
+10% Synergy $0.11
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+9% Synergy $2.03
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+9% Synergy $12.24
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+8% Synergy $43.69
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+8% Synergy $0.62
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+7% Synergy $11.36
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+7% Synergy $39.15
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+7% Synergy $47.45
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+7% Synergy $8.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $3.56
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+6% Synergy $1.58
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+6% Synergy $2.73
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+6% Synergy $0.17
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $36.02
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+5% Synergy $3.93
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+5% Synergy $2.20
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+5% Synergy $4.63
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+5% Synergy $0.67
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+4% Synergy $1.23
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $3.33
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+4% Synergy $0.55
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $7.28
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+4% Synergy $0.87
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+2% Synergy $3.70
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $10.46

Enchantments

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

Giant Spectacle Giant Spectacle
+41% Synergy $0.11
Colossification Colossification
+35% Synergy $0.48
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+28% Synergy $3.09
Convenient Target Convenient Target
+27% Synergy $0.07
Runes of the Deus Runes of the Deus
+26% Synergy $0.33
One with Nature One with Nature
+25% Synergy $3.61
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+23% Synergy $1.46
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+23% Synergy $0.31
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+21% Synergy $0.39
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+20% Synergy $0.32
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+18% Synergy $1.49
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+17% Synergy $3.11
Strong Back Strong Back
+15% Synergy $1.96
Imposing Visage Imposing Visage
+15% Synergy $0.18
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+12% Synergy $0.98
Vow of Wildness Vow of Wildness
+12% Synergy $0.11
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+11% Synergy $0.39
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+11% Synergy $0.27
Predatory Impetus Predatory Impetus
+11% Synergy $0.12
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+10% Synergy $9.91
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+10% Synergy $0.34
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+9% Synergy $1.35
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.33
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+8% Synergy $0.25
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+7% Synergy $0.31
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+7% Synergy $1.97
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+7% Synergy $2.83
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+7% Synergy $1.31
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+7% Synergy $1.04
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+6% Synergy $1.62
Audacity Audacity
+6% Synergy $0.36
Gift of Wrath Gift of Wrath
+6% Synergy $0.09
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+6% Synergy $0.29
Cindervines Cindervines
+5% Synergy $0.33
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+5% Synergy $0.35
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.37
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+5% Synergy $1.47
Day of the Moon Day of the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.26
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.17
Pain for All Pain for All
+3% Synergy $0.58
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+3% Synergy $5.30
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+2% Synergy $0.28
Gruul War Chant Gruul War Chant
+1% Synergy $0.30
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
-1% Synergy $0.30
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
-2% Synergy $0.64
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $26.49
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-8% Synergy $4.97
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-9% Synergy $3.12
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-26% Synergy $0.38

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+18% Synergy $6.05
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+4% Synergy $1.51
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
-5% Synergy $0.87

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.31
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+19% Synergy $1.26
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+14% Synergy $0.31
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+14% Synergy $1.15
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+14% Synergy $14.14
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $9.82
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $3.26
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.66
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $10.99
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.88
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.31
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.29
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $1.11
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-5% Synergy $0.29
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $50.79
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.27
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $14.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+13% Synergy $0.34
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+11% Synergy $1.93
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+9% Synergy $0.45
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+6% Synergy $3.91
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.65

Lands

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

Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+13% Synergy $0.38
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+12% Synergy $0.25
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+11% Synergy $0.45
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+10% Synergy $0.27
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.36
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+6% Synergy $0.27
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+5% Synergy $8.28
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+4% Synergy $0.32
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.68
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.39
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $0.84
Game Trail Game Trail
+3% Synergy $0.27
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+3% Synergy $1.96
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+3% Synergy $7.69
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+2% Synergy $0.20
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+2% Synergy $7.91
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $14.92
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+1% Synergy $0.29
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+1% Synergy $2.20
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.16
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
0% Synergy $0.35
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.63
Highland Forest Highland Forest
0% Synergy $0.44
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.16
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.27
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-1% Synergy $2.84
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-1% Synergy $0.19
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $39.10
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.31
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-2% Synergy $0.46
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.27
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-3% Synergy $7.87
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-4% Synergy $4.61
Taiga Taiga
-4% Synergy
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-5% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.26
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-6% Synergy $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $1.03
Commercial District Commercial District
-8% Synergy $7.97
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $16.33

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