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The Emperor of Palamecia
Price tag $0.26

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

#282 Current Rank
#275 Last Week
#514 Past 2 Years

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.

Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+21% Synergy $1.77
Rapturous Moment Rapturous Moment
+20% Synergy $0.27
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+18% Synergy $0.64
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+10% Synergy $0.53
Abstract Paintmage Abstract Paintmage
+9% Synergy $0.27

High Synergy Cards

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

Traumatize Traumatize
+55% Synergy $3.97
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+51% Synergy $0.55
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+51% Synergy $3.16
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+50% Synergy $1.41
Big Score Big Score
+49% Synergy $0.56
Protective Bubble Protective Bubble
+45% Synergy $0.30
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+41% Synergy $2.89
Channeled Force Channeled Force
+41% Synergy $0.21
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+40% Synergy $6.63
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+39% Synergy $0.25

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 $0.37
Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+34% Synergy $2.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $2.38
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+20% Synergy $7.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.24
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+15% Synergy $1.26
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+8% Synergy $0.29
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $1.04
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $3.66

Game Changers

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

Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+7% Synergy $5.25
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-12% Synergy $57.92
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $18.66
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $68.10
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-17% Synergy $43.41

Creatures

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

Shantotto, Tactician Magician Shantotto, Tactician Magician
+33% Synergy $0.16
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
+27% Synergy $0.27
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+27% Synergy $0.18
Spellheart Chimera Spellheart Chimera
+26% Synergy $0.15
Kinetic Augur Kinetic Augur
+22% Synergy $0.25
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+16% Synergy $2.93
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
+12% Synergy $0.17
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+9% Synergy $1.60
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+8% Synergy $1.16
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+8% Synergy $4.00
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
+7% Synergy $0.26
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+7% Synergy $4.45
Blazing Bomb Blazing Bomb
+7% Synergy $0.12
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+6% Synergy $0.19
Tanufel Rimespeaker Tanufel Rimespeaker
+6% Synergy $0.21
Flaring Cinder Flaring Cinder
+6% Synergy $0.10
Sahagin Sahagin
+6% Synergy $0.09
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+5% Synergy $37.00
Molten-Core Maestro Molten-Core Maestro
+5% Synergy $0.91
Summon: G.F. Cerberus Summon: G.F. Cerberus
+5% Synergy $0.34
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+5% Synergy $2.67
The Dawning Archaic The Dawning Archaic
+4% Synergy $1.42
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+4% Synergy $0.24
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+4% Synergy $0.32
Enraged Flamecaster Enraged Flamecaster
+4% Synergy $0.08
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+3% Synergy $0.24
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.49
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+1% Synergy $51.55
Colorstorm Stallion Colorstorm Stallion
+1% Synergy $0.59
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.74
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-3% Synergy $0.84
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
-3% Synergy $6.91
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-4% Synergy $0.30
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-4% Synergy $2.00
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-4% Synergy $0.30
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-4% Synergy $0.88
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-4% Synergy $0.32
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-6% Synergy $3.29
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-8% Synergy $0.25
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-10% Synergy $1.75
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-11% Synergy $0.85
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-13% Synergy $0.29
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-13% Synergy $0.27
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-18% Synergy $7.13

Instants

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

Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+32% Synergy $0.30
Careful Consideration Careful Consideration
+31% Synergy $0.31
Press the Enemy Press the Enemy
+28% Synergy $0.46
Decaying Time Loop Decaying Time Loop
+28% Synergy $0.33
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+24% Synergy $4.07
Steam Augury Steam Augury
+21% Synergy $0.14
Occult Epiphany Occult Epiphany
+20% Synergy $1.01
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+18% Synergy $0.94
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+16% Synergy $6.21
Read the Runes Read the Runes
+16% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Epiphany Arcane Epiphany
+15% Synergy $0.19
Scattered Thoughts Scattered Thoughts
+14% Synergy $0.12
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+13% Synergy $1.62
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+13% Synergy $0.24
Access Denied Access Denied
+12% Synergy $2.94
Eject Eject
+12% Synergy $0.17
Syncopate Syncopate
+11% Synergy $0.18
Ice Magic Ice Magic
+11% Synergy $0.19
Run for Your Life Run for Your Life
+11% Synergy $0.32
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+11% Synergy $0.22
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+10% Synergy $0.17
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+9% Synergy $0.89
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+9% Synergy $0.19
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+8% Synergy $0.18
Reinterpret Reinterpret
+7% Synergy $0.62
Traumatic Critique Traumatic Critique
+6% Synergy $1.12
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+6% Synergy $0.76
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+6% Synergy $0.25
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+6% Synergy $1.38
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
0% Synergy $4.46
Consider Consider
-2% Synergy $0.29
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-3% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.44
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-5% Synergy $0.25
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
-6% Synergy $0.29
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.30
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.19
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-7% Synergy $0.54
Abrade Abrade
-8% Synergy $0.24
Flashback Flashback
-8% Synergy $5.37
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $2.03
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.94
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-10% Synergy $0.29
Pongify Pongify
-11% Synergy $2.08
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $2.14
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $70.46
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-16% Synergy $0.82
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-17% Synergy $0.35
Opt Opt
-21% Synergy $0.30
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-24% Synergy $1.39

Sorceries

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

Ill-Timed Explosion Ill-Timed Explosion
+33% Synergy $0.33
Summons of Saruman Summons of Saruman
+30% Synergy $0.35
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+28% Synergy $0.23
Path of the Pyromancer Path of the Pyromancer
+28% Synergy $3.47
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+28% Synergy $0.25
Experimental Overload Experimental Overload
+27% Synergy $0.18
Tunnel Vision Tunnel Vision
+27% Synergy $5.72
Immolating Gyre Immolating Gyre
+24% Synergy $5.39
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+24% Synergy $0.22
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+23% Synergy $0.29
Seize the Storm Seize the Storm
+23% Synergy $0.14
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+22% Synergy $0.34
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+21% Synergy $5.88
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+21% Synergy $0.21
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+21% Synergy $1.04
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+20% Synergy $0.30
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+19% Synergy $6.92
Collective Defiance Collective Defiance
+18% Synergy $0.28
Mishra's Command Mishra's Command
+18% Synergy $0.30
Ancestral Memories Ancestral Memories
+17% Synergy $0.34
Breakthrough Breakthrough
+16% Synergy $0.24
Illuminate History Illuminate History
+16% Synergy $0.27
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+15% Synergy $0.32
Weight of Memory Weight of Memory
+15% Synergy $0.10
Mists of Lórien Mists of Lórien
+14% Synergy $0.73
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+13% Synergy $6.89
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+13% Synergy $4.79
Snort Snort
+13% Synergy $0.28
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+12% Synergy $0.23
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+12% Synergy $0.31
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+12% Synergy $0.22
Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+12% Synergy $2.29
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+11% Synergy $3.90
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+11% Synergy $15.91
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+11% Synergy $3.92
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+11% Synergy $0.91
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+10% Synergy $3.25
Turbulent Dreams Turbulent Dreams
+10% Synergy $2.62
Arcane Endeavor Arcane Endeavor
+9% Synergy $0.42
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+8% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+7% Synergy $0.27
Splatter Technique Splatter Technique
+5% Synergy $0.30
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+5% Synergy $4.16
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+4% Synergy $0.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.51
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-3% Synergy $4.61
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $4.77
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $0.80
Preordain Preordain
-22% Synergy $0.49
Ponder Ponder
-24% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+21% Synergy $4.23
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+12% Synergy $0.83
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+7% Synergy $0.25
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+2% Synergy $1.66
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.27

Enchantments

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

Zephid's Embrace Zephid's Embrace
+33% Synergy $0.34
Drake Umbra Drake Umbra
+23% Synergy $0.25
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+17% Synergy $1.16
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+15% Synergy $0.38
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+11% Synergy $0.62
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+7% Synergy $16.66
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+6% Synergy $18.19
Aboshan's Desire Aboshan's Desire
+6% Synergy $0.26
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+5% Synergy $0.30
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $3.71
Double Vision Double Vision
+4% Synergy $0.65
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+3% Synergy $1.97
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+3% Synergy $0.38
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-1% Synergy $7.80
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-1% Synergy $4.96
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $2.48
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
-6% Synergy $1.15
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $11.77
Curiosity Curiosity
-15% Synergy $1.12

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+24% Synergy $2.64
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.33
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+4% Synergy $2.99
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-1% Synergy $16.58

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.38
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+15% Synergy $1.23
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $1.00
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+7% Synergy $0.40
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+6% Synergy $1.59
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+6% Synergy $2.98
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+5% Synergy $0.24
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+3% Synergy $2.18
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $9.89
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
0% Synergy $0.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.26
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $31.45
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-27% Synergy $2.84

Mana Artifacts

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

Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+49% Synergy $0.22
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+46% Synergy $0.29
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+42% Synergy $0.27
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+39% Synergy $3.55
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+38% Synergy $0.43
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+30% Synergy $0.31
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+28% Synergy $0.33
Ichor Elixir Ichor Elixir
+18% Synergy $0.21
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+15% Synergy $0.59
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+11% Synergy $2.21
Ether Ether
+9% Synergy $0.11
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+6% Synergy $0.35
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+5% Synergy $0.43
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
0% Synergy $0.84
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-19% Synergy $2.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-24% Synergy $2.41
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-27% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-27% Synergy $2.97
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.38

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+11% Synergy $0.31
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+8% Synergy $0.20
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.36
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+7% Synergy $0.26
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+5% Synergy $1.87
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+4% Synergy $6.11
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+3% Synergy $0.36
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+3% Synergy $0.34
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+2% Synergy $0.39
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+2% Synergy $0.12
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.49
Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.98
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+1% Synergy $0.34
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.44
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+1% Synergy $9.02
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.36
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.10
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $0.25
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-1% Synergy $24.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.17
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $36.92
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-2% Synergy $15.96
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.74
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-3% Synergy $6.40
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-4% Synergy $0.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.44
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $1.03
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.77
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.34
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $19.95
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-7% Synergy $0.20
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-7% Synergy $0.36
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-7% Synergy $2.62
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.23
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-8% Synergy
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-9% Synergy $5.07
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.23
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-12% Synergy $38.59
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-14% Synergy $12.63
Training Center Training Center
-14% Synergy $15.71

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