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The Emperor of Palamecia
Price tag $0.13

Legendary CreatureHuman Noble Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#382 Current Rank
#241 Last Week
#715 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Emperor of Palamecia.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Emperor of Palamecia decks.

Dragonfly Swarm Dragonfly Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.13
Professor Zei, Anthropologist Professor Zei, Anthropologist
+2% Synergy $0.15
Boar-q-pine Boar-q-pine
+2% Synergy $0.04
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+1% Synergy $0.53
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
0% Synergy $5.02

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Emperor of Palamecia's abilities and overall game plan.

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+56% Synergy $2.10
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+54% Synergy $0.38
Traumatize Traumatize
+54% Synergy $4.34
Big Score Big Score
+54% Synergy $0.71
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+50% Synergy $1.15
Protective Bubble Protective Bubble
+45% Synergy $0.28
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+43% Synergy $2.58
Channeled Force Channeled Force
+42% Synergy $0.08
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+42% Synergy $0.57
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+40% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Emperor of Palamecia decks.

Rewind Rewind
+38% Synergy $0.42
Aetherize Aetherize
+35% Synergy $0.36
Ill-Timed Explosion Ill-Timed Explosion
+33% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.38
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+22% Synergy $3.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $3.86
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+16% Synergy $1.54
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+8% Synergy $0.28
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-4% Synergy $0.39
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $1.15

Game Changers

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

Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+8% Synergy $4.50
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $40.43
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $13.37
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $37.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-17% Synergy $49.78
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-18% Synergy $30.65

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Emperor of Palamecia's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Shantotto, Tactician Magician Shantotto, Tactician Magician
+32% Synergy $0.09
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
+27% Synergy $0.20
Spellheart Chimera Spellheart Chimera
+26% Synergy $0.20
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+26% Synergy $0.03
Kinetic Augur Kinetic Augur
+24% Synergy $0.05
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+16% Synergy $9.66
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
+13% Synergy $0.06
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+11% Synergy $1.53
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+10% Synergy $3.39
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+7% Synergy $3.17
Blazing Bomb Blazing Bomb
+7% Synergy $0.02
Sahagin Sahagin
+7% Synergy $0.01
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+6% Synergy $22.48
Summon: G.F. Cerberus Summon: G.F. Cerberus
+6% Synergy $0.28
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+5% Synergy $0.11
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+5% Synergy $0.90
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+4% Synergy $0.22
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+4% Synergy $0.11
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+4% Synergy $3.16
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $2.18
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+3% Synergy $0.04
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+2% Synergy $32.89
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-2% Synergy $4.92
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $1.36
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-4% Synergy $0.95
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-4% Synergy $0.27
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-5% Synergy $0.23
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-5% Synergy $2.76
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-6% Synergy $0.59
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-6% Synergy $0.16
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-10% Synergy $1.25
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-10% Synergy $0.19
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-12% Synergy $1.41
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-12% Synergy $0.46
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-14% Synergy $0.18
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-20% Synergy $5.19

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Emperor of Palamecia safe.

Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+32% Synergy $0.21
Decaying Time Loop Decaying Time Loop
+28% Synergy $0.19
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+28% Synergy $0.45
Careful Consideration Careful Consideration
+28% Synergy $0.10
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+25% Synergy $2.34
Steam Augury Steam Augury
+22% Synergy $0.28
Occult Epiphany Occult Epiphany
+22% Synergy $1.28
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+19% Synergy $0.62
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+17% Synergy $5.69
Read the Runes Read the Runes
+17% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Epiphany Arcane Epiphany
+15% Synergy $0.06
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+14% Synergy $1.01
Scattered Thoughts Scattered Thoughts
+14% Synergy $0.06
Access Denied Access Denied
+13% Synergy $2.61
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+13% Synergy $0.07
Run for Your Life Run for Your Life
+13% Synergy $0.14
Eject Eject
+12% Synergy $0.08
Ice Magic Ice Magic
+11% Synergy $0.04
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+11% Synergy $0.08
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+9% Synergy $0.06
Syncopate Syncopate
+9% Synergy $0.08
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+9% Synergy $0.06
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+8% Synergy $0.08
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.12
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+7% Synergy $0.34
Reinterpret Reinterpret
+7% Synergy $0.49
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+7% Synergy $3.46
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+5% Synergy $2.22
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+5% Synergy $3.22
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+5% Synergy $0.22
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+3% Synergy $0.71
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
0% Synergy $2.49
Consider Consider
-2% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $8.62
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-4% Synergy $0.17
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.11
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-7% Synergy $0.23
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-7% Synergy $0.68
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-8% Synergy $0.20
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $7.39
Abrade Abrade
-9% Synergy $0.12
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $2.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.55
Pongify Pongify
-11% Synergy $1.53
Negate Negate
-13% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-16% Synergy $1.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-19% Synergy $0.37
Opt Opt
-22% Synergy $0.10
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-26% Synergy $1.13

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Emperor of Palamecia's game plan and control the board.

Path of the Pyromancer Path of the Pyromancer
+31% Synergy $1.85
Summons of Saruman Summons of Saruman
+31% Synergy $0.21
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+28% Synergy $0.14
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+28% Synergy $0.08
Tunnel Vision Tunnel Vision
+28% Synergy $3.62
Experimental Overload Experimental Overload
+27% Synergy $0.12
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+26% Synergy $0.08
Immolating Gyre Immolating Gyre
+26% Synergy $1.89
Seize the Storm Seize the Storm
+26% Synergy $0.05
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+25% Synergy $0.14
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+23% Synergy $3.04
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+23% Synergy $0.32
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+22% Synergy $0.13
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+22% Synergy $0.08
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+22% Synergy $1.38
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+20% Synergy $4.59
Mishra's Command Mishra's Command
+20% Synergy $0.25
Collective Defiance Collective Defiance
+20% Synergy $0.20
Ancestral Memories Ancestral Memories
+19% Synergy $0.37
Breakthrough Breakthrough
+18% Synergy $0.14
Illuminate History Illuminate History
+18% Synergy $0.25
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+17% Synergy $3.54
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+17% Synergy $0.30
Weight of Memory Weight of Memory
+17% Synergy $0.09
Mists of Lórien Mists of Lórien
+16% Synergy $0.52
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+15% Synergy $2.57
Snort Snort
+15% Synergy $0.20
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+14% Synergy $2.81
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+14% Synergy $2.33
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+13% Synergy $0.07
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+13% Synergy $0.16
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+13% Synergy $15.42
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+13% Synergy $3.56
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+12% Synergy $2.23
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+12% Synergy $0.11
Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+12% Synergy $1.24
Turbulent Dreams Turbulent Dreams
+12% Synergy $1.88
Arcane Endeavor Arcane Endeavor
+11% Synergy $0.37
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+10% Synergy $0.16
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+9% Synergy $0.45
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+7% Synergy $0.17
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+7% Synergy $1.53
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+4% Synergy $7.98
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.15
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-3% Synergy $3.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $2.28
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.75
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $1.44
Preordain Preordain
-23% Synergy $0.46
Ponder Ponder
-24% Synergy $1.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+23% Synergy $2.05
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+14% Synergy $0.81
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+8% Synergy $0.41
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+3% Synergy $0.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.18

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Emperor of Palamecia's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Zephid's Embrace Zephid's Embrace
+33% Synergy $0.36
Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+32% Synergy $1.57
Drake Umbra Drake Umbra
+24% Synergy $0.33
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+19% Synergy $0.58
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+16% Synergy $0.29
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+11% Synergy $0.48
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+9% Synergy $13.74
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+8% Synergy $17.95
Aboshan's Desire Aboshan's Desire
+6% Synergy $0.20
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+5% Synergy $0.09
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $2.67
Double Vision Double Vision
+4% Synergy $0.48
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+4% Synergy $0.34
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+3% Synergy $1.13
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
0% Synergy $19.63
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-1% Synergy $3.13
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-3% Synergy $1.10
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
-6% Synergy $0.71
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $8.99
Curiosity Curiosity
-15% Synergy $0.55

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Emperor of Palamecia to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+25% Synergy $2.53
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
+22% Synergy $0.18
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+4% Synergy $2.88
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
0% Synergy $8.26

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.38
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+18% Synergy $6.69
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+16% Synergy $0.51
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+7% Synergy $0.76
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $2.85
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.19
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+6% Synergy $0.70
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $1.33
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $5.67
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
0% Synergy $0.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $2.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+54% Synergy $0.23
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+48% Synergy $0.17
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+46% Synergy $0.10
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+42% Synergy $3.27
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+42% Synergy $0.27
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+33% Synergy $0.12
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+31% Synergy $0.16
Ichor Elixir Ichor Elixir
+21% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+15% Synergy $0.84
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+13% Synergy $1.94
Ether Ether
+9% Synergy $0.05
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+7% Synergy $0.14
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+5% Synergy $1.02
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $16.67
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+4% Synergy $4.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-19% Synergy $0.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.27
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-25% Synergy $1.22
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-28% Synergy $1.53
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-30% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-31% Synergy $0.35

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Emperor of Palamecia decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+12% Synergy $0.12
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+9% Synergy $3.88
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+9% Synergy $0.10
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+8% Synergy $0.20
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+8% Synergy $0.30
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+7% Synergy $4.85
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+5% Synergy $0.25
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+4% Synergy $0.21
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+4% Synergy $0.25
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $2.18
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.00
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+3% Synergy $0.11
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+2% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.09
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+1% Synergy $17.93
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $12.67
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
0% Synergy $0.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.16
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $0.35
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $32.59
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $5.89
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.16
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-2% Synergy $0.46
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $8.62
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-2% Synergy $2.47
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.63
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $1.36
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-5% Synergy $3.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $15.51
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.13
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-7% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-9% Synergy $0.10
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-9% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.19
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy $25.27
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-14% Synergy $16.93
Training Center Training Center
-14% Synergy $10.91

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