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The Infernus
Price tag $0.20

Legendary Creature — Elemental Villain

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Infernus decks.

Koth, the Geomancer Koth, the Geomancer
+56% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.32
Pyre Rhymer Pyre Rhymer
+15% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.35
Captain Michael Burnham Captain Michael Burnham
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.26
Will Riker, First in the Field Will Riker, First in the Field
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.40
Marwyn, the Clearcutter Marwyn, the Clearcutter
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.14

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Infernus's abilities and overall game plan.

Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+64% Synergy in 66% of decks $0.40
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+63% Synergy in 72% of decks $0.38
Koth, the Geomancer Koth, the Geomancer
+56% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.32
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+56% Synergy in 59% of decks $0.38
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+56% Synergy in 65% of decks $4.68
Akoum Hellkite Akoum Hellkite
+56% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.43
Sabotender Sabotender
+54% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.29
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+51% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.31
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+49% Synergy in 54% of decks $2.20
Spitfire Lagac Spitfire Lagac
+49% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.26

Top Cards

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

Zell Dincht Zell Dincht
+64% Synergy in 66% of decks $0.40
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+63% Synergy in 72% of decks $0.38
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+56% Synergy in 59% of decks $0.38
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+56% Synergy in 65% of decks $4.68
Akoum Hellkite Akoum Hellkite
+56% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.43
Sabotender Sabotender
+54% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.29
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+51% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.31
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+49% Synergy in 54% of decks $2.20
Spitfire Lagac Spitfire Lagac
+49% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+46% Synergy in 66% of decks $0.50

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-8% Synergy in 12% of decks $18.10
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-18% Synergy in 16% of decks $39.91

Creatures

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

Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+49% Synergy in 51% of decks $1.70
Tunneling Geopede Tunneling Geopede
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+41% Synergy in 44% of decks $1.31
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+40% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.74
Desert Were-Worm Desert Were-Worm
+38% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.30
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+38% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.35
Themberchaud Themberchaud
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $21.39
Spawn of Thraxes Spawn of Thraxes
+36% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.35
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+34% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.39
Anger Anger
+31% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.50
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.71
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+24% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.34
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+22% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.34
Troop of Ponies Troop of Ponies
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.35
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+20% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.70
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.32
Ruin Grinder Ruin Grinder
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.40
Canoptek Wraith Canoptek Wraith
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.94
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.31
Akoum Hellhound Akoum Hellhound
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.17
Cavalier of Flame Cavalier of Flame
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.74
Evendo Brushrazer Evendo Brushrazer
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.22
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+11% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.48
Cosi's Ravager Cosi's Ravager
+11% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.25
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+10% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.63
Embodiment of Fury Embodiment of Fury
+10% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.12
Territorial Bruntar Territorial Bruntar
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.17
Combustion Man Combustion Man
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.22
Kav Landseeker Kav Landseeker
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.14
Reckless Pyrosurfer Reckless Pyrosurfer
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.20
H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit H.E.R.B.I.E. Scout Unit
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.27
Hill Gigas Hill Gigas
+7% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.11
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.29
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.41
Plated Geopede Plated Geopede
+6% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.13
Bedhead Beastie Bedhead Beastie
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.14
Oxidda Golem Oxidda Golem
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.22
Skyclave Geopede Skyclave Geopede
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.16
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+2% Synergy in 24% of decks $3.67
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.99
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+0% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.61
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
-1% Synergy in 11% of decks $23.35
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
-2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.39
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
-2% Synergy in 11% of decks $27.40
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
-2% Synergy in 10% of decks $3.74
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.07
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
-3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.40
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-4% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.45
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-7% Synergy in 6% of decks $39.82
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-7% Synergy in 13% of decks $19.95

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Infernus safe.

Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+43% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.27
Seismic Strike Seismic Strike
+40% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.15
Fling Fling
+22% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.35
Solstice Revelations Solstice Revelations
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.30
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31
Mogg Salvage Mogg Salvage
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.26
Lithobraking Lithobraking
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.18
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.29
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.72
Searing Blaze Searing Blaze
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.09
Barrel Down Sokenzan Barrel Down Sokenzan
+7% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.13
Mine Collapse Mine Collapse
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.23
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.40
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+5% Synergy in 25% of decks $6.55
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $8.13
Skred Skred
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.69
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy in 32% of decks $7.65
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.27
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.29
Shock Shock
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.28
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-3% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.58
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-3% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.10
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy in 14% of decks $14.29
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-5% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.29
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-6% Synergy in 12% of decks $10.32
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-7% Synergy in 9% of decks $10.24
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-8% Synergy in 12% of decks $11.92
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-9% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-11% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.64
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy in 17% of decks $75.93
Big Score Big Score
-13% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.60
Abrade Abrade
-15% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.30
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-16% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.24
Seething Song Seething Song
-23% Synergy in 8% of decks $11.44

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Infernus's game plan and control the board.

Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.10
Spitting Earth Spitting Earth
+39% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.29
Call the Mountain Chocobo Call the Mountain Chocobo
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.15
Nahiri's Lithoforming Nahiri's Lithoforming
+26% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.49
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.46
Hew the Entwood Hew the Entwood
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.36
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $3.49
Geomancer's Gambit Geomancer's Gambit
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.20
Magmatic Insight Magmatic Insight
+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.37
Orbital Plunge Orbital Plunge
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.16
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.27
Bumi Bash Bumi Bash
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.18
Pulverize Pulverize
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.33
Nova Flame Nova Flame
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.28
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.28
Crash Through Crash Through
+4% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.18
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.57
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+0% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.06
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-2% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.47
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-3% Synergy in 6% of decks $3850.00
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy in 48% of decks $1.63
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy in 34% of decks $2.64
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-8% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.31
Gamble Gamble
-8% Synergy in 12% of decks $18.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.51
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-18% Synergy in 16% of decks $39.91
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-20% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.08

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+49% Synergy in 51% of decks $26.04
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+42% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.35
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+41% Synergy in 49% of decks $2.83
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+36% Synergy in 39% of decks $5.77
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+33% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.23
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.65
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+32% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.30
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+24% Synergy in 28% of decks $1.96
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.25
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.26
Staff of the Flame Magus Staff of the Flame Magus
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.18
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $16.60
World Map World Map
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.24
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $9.09
The Regalia The Regalia
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.99
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.53
Goblin Charbelcher Goblin Charbelcher
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.35
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $15.22
Embercleave Embercleave
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $9.51
Adventuring Gear Adventuring Gear
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.25
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.26
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.41
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy in 12% of decks $30.52
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.30
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.92
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+3% Synergy in 27% of decks $7.64
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.98
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+2% Synergy in 9% of decks $6.31
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.91
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy in 16% of decks $37.83
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.12
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $6.81
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.47
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+1% Synergy in 14% of decks $26.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.26
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-3% Synergy in 8% of decks $22.82
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-6% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.30
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-7% Synergy in 49% of decks $15.20
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-9% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy in 22% of decks $2.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Infernus's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+44% Synergy in 49% of decks $3.89
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+38% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.24
Last Light of Durin's Day Last Light of Durin's Day
+29% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Retreat to Valakut Retreat to Valakut
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.13
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $6.64
Pain for All Pain for All
+19% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.20
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.42
Awaken the Ancient Awaken the Ancient
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.24
Zektar Shrine Expedition Zektar Shrine Expedition
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.16
The Cave of Two Lovers The Cave of Two Lovers
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.26
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+8% Synergy in 27% of decks $7.25
Glacial Crevasses Glacial Crevasses
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.16
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.25
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+5% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.32
Genju of the Spires Genju of the Spires
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.16
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy in 19% of decks $12.30
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.62
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+2% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.40
City on Fire City on Fire
+0% Synergy in 14% of decks $9.51
Ajani's Anguish Ajani's Anguish
+0% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.29
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.86

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Infernus to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+42% Synergy in 45% of decks $2.04
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-5% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.19

Utility Lands

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

Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+39% Synergy in 64% of decks $17.67
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.25
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Vesuva Vesuva
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.48
Dormant Volcano Dormant Volcano
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.74
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.45
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.33
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.51
The Lonely Mountain The Lonely Mountain
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.56
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+0% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.32
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy in 7% of decks $39.55
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-8% Synergy in 13% of decks $9.66
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy in 11% of decks $48.04
War Room War Room
-16% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.53

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+16% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.97
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+13% Synergy in 18% of decks $4.39
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+9% Synergy in 16% of decks $12.18
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy in 14% of decks $29.46
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-8% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.30
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-13% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-21% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-27% Synergy in 56% of decks $0.91

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Infernus decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+21% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+18% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.50
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $7.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.35
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.92
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+10% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.51
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.29
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.33
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.34
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.72
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.36
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $31.03
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $20.42
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+4% Synergy in 9% of decks $17.87
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.56
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $28.06
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $35.63
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+0% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.06
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.07
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy in 14% of decks $14.29
Mountain Mountain
-8% Synergy in 87% of decks $0.10

The Infernus Deck Stats

Based on 326 The Infernus decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
16
213
316
411
54
66
71
91
Card Types in the average deck
99 cards
  • Creature 21
  • Instant 8
  • Sorcery 8
  • Artifact 14
  • Enchantment 6
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 41
Card typeCards
Creature21
Instant8
Sorcery8
Artifact14
Enchantment6
Planeswalker1
Land41

Lands: 35 basic, 6 nonbasic

Decks by Bracket 46 decks with a bracket
1 · Exhibition
4%
2 · Core
48%
3 · Upgraded
24%
4 · Optimized
24%
5 · cEDH
0%
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