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The Jolly Balloon Man
Price tag $0.50

Legendary CreatureHuman Clown

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

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

#205 Current Rank
#207 Last Week
#189 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Jolly Balloon Man.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Jolly Balloon Man decks.

Flash Thompson, Spider-Fan Flash Thompson, Spider-Fan
+4% Synergy $0.08
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+1% Synergy $1.48
City Pigeon City Pigeon
+1% Synergy $0.06
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.20
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
0% Synergy $6.16

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Jolly Balloon Man's abilities and overall game plan.

Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+64% Synergy $0.21
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+61% Synergy $0.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+56% Synergy $0.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+53% Synergy $3.92
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+53% Synergy $1.76
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+52% Synergy $4.34
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+50% Synergy $0.29
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+49% Synergy $2.63
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+47% Synergy $0.66
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+47% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Jolly Balloon Man decks.

Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor
+47% Synergy $0.06
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+44% Synergy $0.34
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+43% Synergy $0.22
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+42% Synergy $3.72
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+42% Synergy $0.20
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+41% Synergy $0.48
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+40% Synergy $0.58
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+15% Synergy $0.50
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+13% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+6% Synergy $11.61
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $28.63
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $50.09
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.95
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $78.29
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $36.64
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

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

Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+41% Synergy $0.83
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+41% Synergy $1.13
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+38% Synergy $0.30
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+37% Synergy $1.25
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+36% Synergy $0.20
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+36% Synergy $10.73
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+35% Synergy $2.36
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+34% Synergy $0.18
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+32% Synergy $1.59
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+31% Synergy $3.38
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+30% Synergy $0.70
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+30% Synergy $0.27
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+28% Synergy $32.93
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+28% Synergy $2.99
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+28% Synergy $31.18
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+28% Synergy $2.36
Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier
+28% Synergy $0.49
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+28% Synergy $0.11
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+26% Synergy $11.33
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+26% Synergy $1.57
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $4.13
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+24% Synergy $9.73
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+23% Synergy $1.64
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+23% Synergy $5.25
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+23% Synergy $19.77
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+22% Synergy $0.14
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+22% Synergy $0.72
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+22% Synergy $0.32
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+21% Synergy $1.02
Éowyn, Fearless Knight Éowyn, Fearless Knight
+21% Synergy $0.82
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+20% Synergy $0.12
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+20% Synergy $17.47
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+19% Synergy $2.33
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+19% Synergy $0.25
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+19% Synergy $23.21
Star Athlete Star Athlete
+19% Synergy $0.24
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+19% Synergy $0.11
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+18% Synergy $0.46
Splitskin Doll Splitskin Doll
+18% Synergy $0.10
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+18% Synergy $12.33
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+18% Synergy $0.46
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+17% Synergy $21.71
Priest of Urabrask Priest of Urabrask
+17% Synergy $0.45
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+15% Synergy $8.40
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+14% Synergy $1.98
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+13% Synergy $0.13
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+12% Synergy $0.11
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+11% Synergy $3.38
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+8% Synergy $1.28
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $41.79

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Jolly Balloon Man safe.

Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+23% Synergy $0.33
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+20% Synergy $3.83
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+16% Synergy $4.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $0.68
Abrade Abrade
+10% Synergy $0.12
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+10% Synergy $0.12
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+8% Synergy $6.67
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+7% Synergy $7.43
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+5% Synergy $1.04
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+4% Synergy $2.05
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+3% Synergy $52.81
Silence Silence
+3% Synergy $8.01
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.40
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.36
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+2% Synergy $3.46
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+2% Synergy $9.63
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+2% Synergy $6.79
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $9.52
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $6.87
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.42
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-2% Synergy $1.01
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-3% Synergy $0.27
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $17.98
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-4% Synergy $0.12
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-6% Synergy $2.34
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-9% Synergy $0.97
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-10% Synergy $0.48
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-13% Synergy $5.23

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Jolly Balloon Man's game plan and control the board.

Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+20% Synergy $0.12
Austere Command Austere Command
+18% Synergy $0.21
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+11% Synergy $0.44
Split Up Split Up
+8% Synergy $2.42
Exorcise Exorcise
+6% Synergy $0.29
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $3.33
Twinflame Twinflame
+5% Synergy $5.39
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+5% Synergy $13.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $1.83
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+4% Synergy $0.15
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+4% Synergy $0.20
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+4% Synergy $1.25
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $0.56
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $4.78
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.23
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-8% Synergy $0.17

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+37% Synergy $9.12
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+37% Synergy $4.18
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+26% Synergy $6.91
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+15% Synergy $13.56
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+10% Synergy $2.92
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+9% Synergy $59.53
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+9% Synergy $0.19
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+8% Synergy $0.48
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+8% Synergy $3.49
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+7% Synergy $12.72
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+5% Synergy $4.87
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+5% Synergy $0.10
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+4% Synergy $5.03
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+3% Synergy $3.05
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+3% Synergy $2.62
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
-1% Synergy $9.98
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Jolly Balloon Man's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+37% Synergy $3.14
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+30% Synergy $5.70
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+27% Synergy $6.44
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+23% Synergy $42.89
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+21% Synergy $9.26
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+18% Synergy $0.30
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+15% Synergy $6.82
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+10% Synergy $4.54
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+9% Synergy $0.26
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+8% Synergy $0.16
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+7% Synergy $0.50
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+7% Synergy $3.57
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+7% Synergy $37.37
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+5% Synergy $1.60
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+4% Synergy $9.15
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+4% Synergy $0.09
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $24.39
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $22.02

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Jolly Balloon Man to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $29.42

Utility Lands

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

Fountainport Fountainport
+11% Synergy $3.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $1.99
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+8% Synergy $0.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $3.80
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
0% Synergy $8.42
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $35.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-3% Synergy $0.32
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-4% Synergy $4.06
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $3.03
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-4% Synergy $1.00
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-17% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-22% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+44% Synergy $3.69
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+19% Synergy $1.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+6% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.05
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $26.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.13
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-6% Synergy $0.58
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Jolly Balloon Man decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $4.13
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+15% Synergy $0.32
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+9% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.16
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+8% Synergy $0.24
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+8% Synergy $9.06
Raucous Carnival Raucous Carnival
+8% Synergy $0.10
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.12
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+7% Synergy $0.11
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.59
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.07
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+5% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.17
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $22.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $4.81
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+2% Synergy $5.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.16
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+2% Synergy $1.03
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $12.90
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $12.77
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+1% Synergy $6.70
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+1% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.16
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+1% Synergy $2.69
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+1% Synergy $2.90
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $8.50
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $13.38
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $21.48
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $32.18
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $23.54
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $19.64
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
0% Synergy $13.07
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
0% Synergy $6.54
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $326.81
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.27
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.13
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
0% Synergy $0.40
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.42
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.12
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.15
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-4% Synergy $0.09
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-10% Synergy $0.48

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