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The Locust God
Price tag $9.52

Legendary Creature — God

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

#424 Current Rank
#461 Last Week
#369 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Locust God.

New Cards

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

Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+13% Synergy $0.90
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+5% Synergy $0.51
Rimefire Torque Rimefire Torque
+3% Synergy $0.29
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
0% Synergy $1.85
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-4% Synergy $18.81

High Synergy Cards

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

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+73% Synergy $1.93
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+72% Synergy $5.02
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+52% Synergy $1.22
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+51% Synergy $1.36
Sage of the Falls Sage of the Falls
+49% Synergy $0.14
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+49% Synergy $0.87
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+49% Synergy $3.45
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+47% Synergy $14.76
Windfall Windfall
+45% Synergy $5.34
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+45% Synergy $24.41

Top Cards

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

Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+44% Synergy $0.95
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+43% Synergy $0.40
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+42% Synergy $0.92
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+32% Synergy $1.31
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+28% Synergy $6.38
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+24% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+22% Synergy $2.11
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+17% Synergy $0.46
Counterspell Counterspell
+15% Synergy $1.98
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+6% Synergy $0.56

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+32% Synergy $33.45
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+24% Synergy $1.59
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+20% Synergy $58.23
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $41.18
Force of Will Force of Will
+3% Synergy $68.48
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $15.93
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $55.49
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $109.97
Gamble Gamble
-6% Synergy $13.66
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $44.48

Creatures

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

Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+41% Synergy $1.46
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+40% Synergy $9.09
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+33% Synergy $0.29
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+32% Synergy $1.10
Whirlpool Rider Whirlpool Rider
+32% Synergy $0.26
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+30% Synergy $0.23
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+28% Synergy $2.32
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+27% Synergy $0.77
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+23% Synergy $8.63
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+21% Synergy $4.74
Arjun, the Shifting Flame Arjun, the Shifting Flame
+20% Synergy $0.27
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+14% Synergy $0.35
Whirlpool Drake Whirlpool Drake
+14% Synergy $0.32
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+13% Synergy $0.27
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+12% Synergy $1.98
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+12% Synergy $8.16
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+12% Synergy $0.17
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+11% Synergy $27.48
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+11% Synergy $0.41
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.27
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+10% Synergy $0.61
Rielle, the Everwise Rielle, the Everwise
+9% Synergy $2.66
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+8% Synergy $0.34
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+7% Synergy $7.72
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+7% Synergy $4.93
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+6% Synergy $8.58
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+6% Synergy $35.72
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+6% Synergy $0.18
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+6% Synergy $0.38
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+6% Synergy $8.83
Mindwrack Liege Mindwrack Liege
+6% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.26
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $22.38
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+5% Synergy $0.64
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+5% Synergy $11.36
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+5% Synergy $9.56
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+5% Synergy $0.38
Starwinder Starwinder
+5% Synergy $1.03
Magnus the Red Magnus the Red
+4% Synergy $5.11
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+3% Synergy $0.25
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+2% Synergy $7.37
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+1% Synergy $0.22
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
0% Synergy $2.42
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.96
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-6% Synergy $0.41
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-10% Synergy $0.23
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-11% Synergy $0.46
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-14% Synergy $1.99
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-14% Synergy $0.32
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-26% Synergy $2.63

Instants

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

Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+26% Synergy $0.24
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+24% Synergy $2.50
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+23% Synergy $13.35
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+23% Synergy $0.30
Transcendent Message Transcendent Message
+20% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+18% Synergy $0.11
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+14% Synergy $0.40
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+12% Synergy $1.58
Decaying Time Loop Decaying Time Loop
+12% Synergy $0.36
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+11% Synergy $1.58
Negate Negate
+9% Synergy $0.06
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $50.50
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+8% Synergy $0.32
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $0.79
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.31
Swan Song Swan Song
+5% Synergy $8.35
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.47
Counterflux Counterflux
+5% Synergy $0.46
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+5% Synergy $0.35
Refute Refute
+4% Synergy $0.18
Disallow Disallow
+4% Synergy $1.66
Opt Opt
+3% Synergy $0.23
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.95
Quick Study Quick Study
+3% Synergy $0.32
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+2% Synergy $44.88
Unwind Unwind
+2% Synergy $1.36
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+1% Synergy $0.83
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+1% Synergy $3.00
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
0% Synergy $17.68
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.43
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
0% Synergy $2.60
Demand Answers Demand Answers
0% Synergy $0.47
Dispel Dispel
0% Synergy $0.41
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $66.81
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.13
Rewind Rewind
-1% Synergy $0.44
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-3% Synergy $0.32
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-3% Synergy $1.93
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-4% Synergy $4.94
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.54
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.88
Consider Consider
-7% Synergy $0.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.06
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-7% Synergy $0.73
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-7% Synergy $8.85
Big Score Big Score
-9% Synergy $1.00
Seething Song Seething Song
-9% Synergy $11.93
Snap Snap
-16% Synergy $3.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-18% Synergy $2.91

Sorceries

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

Winds of Change Winds of Change
+38% Synergy $4.44
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+22% Synergy $0.35
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+22% Synergy $14.66
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+22% Synergy $4.52
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+20% Synergy $4.25
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+17% Synergy $2.25
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+14% Synergy $0.32
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+13% Synergy $6.70
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+13% Synergy $0.21
Change of Fortune Change of Fortune
+11% Synergy $0.40
Flux Flux
+11% Synergy $0.29
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+9% Synergy $1907.80
Shattered Perception Shattered Perception
+9% Synergy $0.20
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+8% Synergy $0.65
Collective Defiance Collective Defiance
+8% Synergy $0.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $0.77
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+7% Synergy $0.26
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+7% Synergy $2.90
Earthquake Earthquake
+7% Synergy $0.64
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $2.56
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+6% Synergy $0.29
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+6% Synergy $1.45
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+6% Synergy $96.10
Step Between Worlds Step Between Worlds
+6% Synergy $0.24
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $31.07
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.29
Game Plan Game Plan
+5% Synergy $0.70
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.35
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.15
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+4% Synergy $0.23
Winged Words Winged Words
+4% Synergy $0.28
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.16
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.59
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.27
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.43
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $8.98
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.21
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-5% Synergy $1.35
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $2.72
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-7% Synergy $3.91
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-11% Synergy $1.75
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-14% Synergy $4.76

Utility Artifacts

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

Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+31% Synergy $12.63
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+19% Synergy $5.85
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+18% Synergy $49.81
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $4.61
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+10% Synergy $5.96
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+9% Synergy $1.01
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+8% Synergy $169.50
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+7% Synergy $12.15
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+7% Synergy $16.24
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $5.47
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $4.77
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+6% Synergy $9.39
Symmetry Matrix Symmetry Matrix
+6% Synergy $0.27
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $38.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.30
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $106.03
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+2% Synergy $2.85
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $2.00
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+1% Synergy $11.75
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-1% Synergy $15.17

Enchantments

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

Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+42% Synergy $2.86
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+37% Synergy $3.48
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+28% Synergy $1.35
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+18% Synergy $13.22
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+16% Synergy $1.18
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+15% Synergy $2.72
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+14% Synergy $1.74
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
+12% Synergy $0.28
Mindmoil Mindmoil
+12% Synergy $0.68
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+10% Synergy $1.42
Cavalcade of Calamity Cavalcade of Calamity
+10% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $10.68
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+9% Synergy $53.37
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+8% Synergy $0.60
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+6% Synergy $2.07
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+6% Synergy $11.82
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+4% Synergy $3.08
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.35
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+4% Synergy $0.42
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
+4% Synergy $0.34
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+4% Synergy $6.94
City on Fire City on Fire
+3% Synergy $12.46
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+2% Synergy $3.53
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $10.19
Curiosity Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.72
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $3.14
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-5% Synergy $13.52
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
-8% Synergy $13.77

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+18% Synergy $7.89
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+8% Synergy $3.97
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+6% Synergy $9.06
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+6% Synergy $0.54
Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
+5% Synergy $6.05
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+5% Synergy $16.99

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+28% Synergy $3.84
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+15% Synergy $0.19
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+13% Synergy $0.12
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+13% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $4.41
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+9% Synergy $0.71
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+7% Synergy $0.23
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $20.37
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+7% Synergy $5.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.28
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+4% Synergy $0.23
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+3% Synergy $0.31
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.27
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+3% Synergy $1.06
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $38.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.44
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.31
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-2% Synergy $9.03
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $25.10
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-5% Synergy $8.75

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+35% Synergy $2.44
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.28
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+19% Synergy $5.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+16% Synergy $0.51
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+10% Synergy $0.34
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+7% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.18
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $4.63
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+5% Synergy $0.13
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+5% Synergy $0.47
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+4% Synergy $3.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.11
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.24
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.29
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.10
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $4.04
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $97.50
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.86
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.45
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.20
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.33
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $140.43
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-6% Synergy $37.89

Lands

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

Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+23% Synergy $13.35
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+6% Synergy $0.38
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+6% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.22
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.29
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.08
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $31.07
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.26
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.13
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+3% Synergy $0.35
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $9.77
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+3% Synergy $4.08
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $11.54
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.24
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+1% Synergy $0.38
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+1% Synergy $3.91
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $2.48
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
0% Synergy $0.30
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $13.53
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $31.00
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $35.53
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
0% Synergy $0.83
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.45
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-1% Synergy $5.47
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-1% Synergy $0.40
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.96
City of Brass City of Brass
-2% Synergy $9.14
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-2% Synergy $27.95
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $16.37
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $23.69
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $18.94
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $30.79
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $17.15
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $28.64
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-4% Synergy $18.04
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.25
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.27
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-6% Synergy $13.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.06
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-7% Synergy $1.41

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