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The Locust God
Price tag $6.50

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

#397 Current Rank
#350 Last Week
#326 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.

Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+8% Synergy $0.47
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+4% Synergy $1.68
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+4% Synergy $0.52
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+3% Synergy $33.70
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+3% Synergy $0.56

High Synergy Cards

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

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+73% Synergy $1.65
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+72% Synergy $3.21
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+52% Synergy $0.40
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+51% Synergy $1.39
Sage of the Falls Sage of the Falls
+51% Synergy $0.11
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+50% Synergy $0.87
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+49% Synergy $3.57
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+48% Synergy $6.21
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+46% Synergy $18.43
Windfall Windfall
+45% Synergy $3.89

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 $0.71
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+43% Synergy $0.32
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+43% Synergy $2.05
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+32% Synergy $1.21
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+28% Synergy $5.46
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+24% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+22% Synergy $1.61
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+17% Synergy $0.38
Counterspell Counterspell
+15% Synergy $1.24
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+32% Synergy $33.74
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+26% Synergy $1.38
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+21% Synergy $49.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $38.29
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+3% Synergy $13.51
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $40.44
Force of Will Force of Will
+3% Synergy $63.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $90.28
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $9.62
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $30.89

Creatures

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

Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+40% Synergy $7.25
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+40% Synergy $0.89
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+33% Synergy $0.23
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+32% Synergy $0.85
Whirlpool Rider Whirlpool Rider
+32% Synergy $0.25
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+28% Synergy $0.25
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+28% Synergy $1.13
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+26% Synergy $0.54
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+23% Synergy $8.55
Arjun, the Shifting Flame Arjun, the Shifting Flame
+21% Synergy $0.27
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+20% Synergy $3.54
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+15% Synergy $0.31
Whirlpool Drake Whirlpool Drake
+14% Synergy $0.33
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+13% Synergy $0.18
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+12% Synergy $14.52
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+12% Synergy $1.79
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+12% Synergy $0.11
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+11% Synergy $6.53
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+11% Synergy $0.46
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+10% Synergy $0.55
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.11
Rielle, the Everwise Rielle, the Everwise
+9% Synergy $2.58
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+8% Synergy $0.26
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+7% Synergy $6.20
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+7% Synergy $4.85
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+7% Synergy $33.34
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+6% Synergy $0.27
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+6% Synergy $0.33
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+6% Synergy $7.56
Starwinder Starwinder
+6% Synergy $0.70
Mindwrack Liege Mindwrack Liege
+6% Synergy $0.23
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+5% Synergy $7.61
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.20
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $16.92
Magnus the Red Magnus the Red
+5% Synergy $3.88
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+5% Synergy $7.35
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+5% Synergy $11.33
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+5% Synergy $0.20
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+4% Synergy $0.69
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+3% Synergy $0.15
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+1% Synergy $7.46
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
0% Synergy $2.18
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $1.37
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-7% Synergy $0.62
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-10% Synergy $0.46
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-11% Synergy $0.20
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-14% Synergy $1.24
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-15% Synergy $0.20
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-26% Synergy $1.39

Instants

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

Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+27% Synergy $0.21
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+24% Synergy $11.59
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+24% Synergy $0.11
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+24% Synergy $2.00
Transcendent Message Transcendent Message
+22% Synergy $0.19
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+18% Synergy $0.24
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+14% Synergy $0.93
Decaying Time Loop Decaying Time Loop
+14% Synergy $0.18
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+13% Synergy $1.26
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+11% Synergy $1.35
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.10
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $45.60
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+8% Synergy $0.28
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+6% Synergy $0.68
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.25
Swan Song Swan Song
+5% Synergy $7.61
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.36
Counterflux Counterflux
+5% Synergy $0.52
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+5% Synergy $0.18
Refute Refute
+4% Synergy $0.10
Quick Study Quick Study
+4% Synergy $0.39
Disallow Disallow
+4% Synergy $3.75
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+3% Synergy $47.91
Unwind Unwind
+3% Synergy $1.21
Opt Opt
+2% Synergy $0.10
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.53
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+1% Synergy $0.60
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+1% Synergy $3.58
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
0% Synergy $14.77
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.19
Demand Answers Demand Answers
0% Synergy $0.33
Dispel Dispel
0% Synergy $0.36
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $48.91
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-1% Synergy $1.89
Rewind Rewind
-1% Synergy $0.46
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.12
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-3% Synergy $1.77
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-4% Synergy $0.21
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-4% Synergy $7.42
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.38
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $2.26
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-6% Synergy $8.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.64
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-7% Synergy $0.82
Consider Consider
-8% Synergy $0.28
Big Score Big Score
-9% Synergy $0.72
Seething Song Seething Song
-10% Synergy $8.04
Snap Snap
-16% Synergy $2.53
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-18% Synergy $1.28

Sorceries

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

Winds of Change Winds of Change
+37% Synergy $3.62
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+22% Synergy $0.47
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+22% Synergy $12.48
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+22% Synergy $3.59
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+19% Synergy $3.21
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+18% Synergy $2.11
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+15% Synergy $0.16
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+14% Synergy $4.67
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+14% Synergy $0.18
Change of Fortune Change of Fortune
+12% Synergy $0.32
Flux Flux
+12% Synergy $0.33
Shattered Perception Shattered Perception
+10% Synergy $0.12
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+9% Synergy $1499.99
Collective Defiance Collective Defiance
+9% Synergy $0.19
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+8% Synergy $2.36
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+7% Synergy $0.19
Earthquake Earthquake
+7% Synergy $0.77
Step Between Worlds Step Between Worlds
+7% Synergy $0.16
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $1.49
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+6% Synergy $0.13
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+6% Synergy $0.98
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+6% Synergy $93.47
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $2.28
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $32.33
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.25
Game Plan Game Plan
+5% Synergy $0.66
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.20
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.10
Winged Words Winged Words
+4% Synergy $0.09
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+4% Synergy $0.23
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.14
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.48
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.17
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.16
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $8.90
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.16
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-5% Synergy $1.68
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $1.82
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-7% Synergy $3.13
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-11% Synergy $1.61
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-14% Synergy $3.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+31% Synergy $10.05
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+20% Synergy $5.36
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+18% Synergy $51.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $3.82
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+9% Synergy $4.34
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+9% Synergy $0.81
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+9% Synergy $169.50
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+8% Synergy $14.46
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+7% Synergy $15.18
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+7% Synergy $9.34
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $6.14
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $2.85
Symmetry Matrix Symmetry Matrix
+6% Synergy $0.16
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $34.32
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+3% Synergy $1.69
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+3% Synergy $3.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.19
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $91.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.21
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+1% Synergy $9.75
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-1% Synergy $17.08

Enchantments

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

Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+42% Synergy $0.82
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+38% Synergy $2.86
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+30% Synergy $1.24
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+17% Synergy $5.94
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+16% Synergy $1.66
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+16% Synergy $1.00
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+14% Synergy $1.04
Mindmoil Mindmoil
+12% Synergy $0.68
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+11% Synergy $1.22
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
+11% Synergy $0.16
Cavalcade of Calamity Cavalcade of Calamity
+10% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $9.04
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+9% Synergy $38.55
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+9% Synergy $0.66
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+6% Synergy $1.27
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+6% Synergy $9.77
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+5% Synergy $2.77
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.17
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
+4% Synergy $0.38
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+4% Synergy $4.59
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+3% Synergy $3.46
City on Fire City on Fire
+3% Synergy $8.80
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+3% Synergy $0.84
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $7.10
Curiosity Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.55
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $2.87
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-4% Synergy $11.42
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
-8% Synergy $10.88

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 $5.99
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+8% Synergy $3.04
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+7% Synergy $7.18
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+6% Synergy $0.46
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+5% Synergy $17.62
Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
+4% Synergy $5.71

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+28% Synergy $2.07
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+15% Synergy $0.09
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+13% Synergy $0.07
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+13% Synergy $0.14
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+9% Synergy $0.58
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $6.74
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+8% Synergy $0.20
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $21.03
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+7% Synergy $5.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.13
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+4% Synergy $0.14
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+4% Synergy $0.11
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+3% Synergy $0.18
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $34.59
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.45
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.16
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-1% Synergy $10.48
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $19.47
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-6% Synergy $5.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+35% Synergy $1.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.18
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+19% Synergy $3.64
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.14
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+16% Synergy $0.41
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+8% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.20
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $3.26
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+6% Synergy $0.26
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+6% Synergy $0.38
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.23
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+5% Synergy $0.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.93
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.08
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $1.58
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.25
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $6.02
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $83.43
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.84
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.35
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.27
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $116.80
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-6% Synergy $24.35

Lands

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

Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+24% Synergy $11.59
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.59
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+5% Synergy $0.35
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.12
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $32.33
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $16.90
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.16
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.10
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+3% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+3% Synergy $0.09
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+3% Synergy $2.31
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $7.81
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.10
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.18
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+1% Synergy $0.20
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $25.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.65
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $11.28
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
0% Synergy $0.20
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
0% Synergy $4.12
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $4.57
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $31.01
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
0% Synergy $0.64
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.46
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-1% Synergy $0.33
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $1.37
City of Brass City of Brass
-2% Synergy $20.01
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-2% Synergy $23.77
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $13.21
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $24.21
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $13.64
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $24.43
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-3% Synergy $13.71
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $18.00
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $15.15
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.26
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.13
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-6% Synergy $12.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.64
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-7% Synergy $2.13

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