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The Locust God
Price tag $8.18

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

#451 Current Rank
#452 Last Week
#352 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
+9% Synergy $0.52
Rimefire Torque Rimefire Torque
+3% Synergy $0.32
Mirrorform Mirrorform
0% Synergy $5.97
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
0% Synergy $0.68
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-3% Synergy $16.08

High Synergy Cards

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

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+73% Synergy $1.85
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+72% Synergy $4.49
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+52% Synergy $0.51
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+51% Synergy $1.32
Sage of the Falls Sage of the Falls
+50% Synergy $0.07
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+50% Synergy $0.95
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+49% Synergy $3.11
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+48% Synergy $11.83
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+45% Synergy $21.59
Windfall Windfall
+45% Synergy $4.46

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 $0.92
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+43% Synergy $0.32
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+43% Synergy $0.99
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+32% Synergy $1.36
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+28% Synergy $6.36
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+24% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+22% Synergy $2.06
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+17% Synergy $0.44
Counterspell Counterspell
+15% Synergy $1.59
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.45

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+32% Synergy $34.64
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+25% Synergy $1.23
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+20% Synergy $55.34
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $40.86
Force of Will Force of Will
+3% Synergy $62.76
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $15.02
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $45.97
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $100.35
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $9.68
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $46.44

Creatures

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

Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+41% Synergy $1.01
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+40% Synergy $8.80
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+33% Synergy $0.22
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+32% Synergy $1.03
Whirlpool Rider Whirlpool Rider
+32% Synergy $0.18
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+30% Synergy $0.25
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+28% Synergy $1.22
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+27% Synergy $0.96
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+23% Synergy $9.53
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+20% Synergy $5.35
Arjun, the Shifting Flame Arjun, the Shifting Flame
+20% Synergy $0.25
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+14% Synergy $0.33
Whirlpool Drake Whirlpool Drake
+14% Synergy $0.33
Windreader Sphinx Windreader Sphinx
+13% Synergy $0.18
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+12% Synergy $22.47
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+12% Synergy $2.12
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+12% Synergy $7.88
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+12% Synergy $0.11
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+11% Synergy $0.45
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+10% Synergy $0.65
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.16
Rielle, the Everwise Rielle, the Everwise
+9% Synergy $2.61
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+8% Synergy $0.30
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+7% Synergy $6.56
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+7% Synergy $5.03
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+7% Synergy $37.14
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+7% Synergy $0.18
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+6% Synergy $0.30
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+6% Synergy $8.76
Mindwrack Liege Mindwrack Liege
+6% Synergy $0.18
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+5% Synergy $7.51
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.22
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $18.80
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+5% Synergy $0.78
Magnus the Red Magnus the Red
+5% Synergy $4.26
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+5% Synergy $8.49
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+5% Synergy $11.58
Starwinder Starwinder
+5% Synergy $1.14
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+3% Synergy $0.19
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+3% Synergy $35.26
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+2% Synergy $8.97
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+1% Synergy $0.17
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
0% Synergy $2.30
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $1.26
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-7% Synergy $0.51
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-10% Synergy $0.54
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-10% Synergy $0.18
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-14% Synergy $1.86
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-15% Synergy $0.22
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-26% Synergy $2.39

Instants

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

Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+27% Synergy $0.17
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+24% Synergy $2.13
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+23% Synergy $11.69
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+23% Synergy $0.18
Transcendent Message Transcendent Message
+21% Synergy $0.23
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+18% Synergy $0.21
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+14% Synergy $0.38
Decaying Time Loop Decaying Time Loop
+13% Synergy $0.19
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+12% Synergy $1.25
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+12% Synergy $1.47
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.12
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.23
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $52.76
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+8% Synergy $0.34
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.12
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+6% Synergy $0.88
Swan Song Swan Song
+5% Synergy $7.98
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.48
Counterflux Counterflux
+5% Synergy $0.49
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+5% Synergy $0.28
Refute Refute
+4% Synergy $0.08
Quick Study Quick Study
+4% Synergy $0.36
Disallow Disallow
+4% Synergy $2.38
Opt Opt
+3% Synergy $0.10
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.54
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+2% Synergy $47.03
Unwind Unwind
+2% Synergy $1.27
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+1% Synergy $0.77
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+1% Synergy $2.92
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
0% Synergy $16.32
Resculpt Resculpt
0% Synergy $0.34
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
0% Synergy $2.30
Demand Answers Demand Answers
0% Synergy $0.54
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $61.89
Dispel Dispel
-1% Synergy $0.36
Rewind Rewind
-1% Synergy $0.47
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.11
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-3% Synergy $1.67
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-4% Synergy $0.24
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-4% Synergy $6.70
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.39
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $2.19
Consider Consider
-7% Synergy $0.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.46
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-7% Synergy $0.73
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-7% Synergy $8.58
Big Score Big Score
-9% Synergy $0.90
Seething Song Seething Song
-10% Synergy $9.71
Snap Snap
-16% Synergy $2.32
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-18% Synergy $1.74

Sorceries

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

Winds of Change Winds of Change
+38% Synergy $4.42
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+22% Synergy $0.27
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+22% Synergy $12.99
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+22% Synergy $4.47
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+20% Synergy $3.79
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+17% Synergy $2.12
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+15% Synergy $0.14
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+14% Synergy $5.82
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+13% Synergy $0.20
Change of Fortune Change of Fortune
+12% Synergy $0.32
Flux Flux
+11% Synergy $0.31
Shattered Perception Shattered Perception
+10% Synergy $0.16
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+9% Synergy $1766.64
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+8% Synergy $0.62
Collective Defiance Collective Defiance
+8% Synergy $0.23
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+8% Synergy $2.65
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $1.17
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+7% Synergy $0.19
Earthquake Earthquake
+7% Synergy $0.63
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+6% Synergy $0.15
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+6% Synergy $1.36
Step Between Worlds Step Between Worlds
+6% Synergy $0.13
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+6% Synergy $93.15
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $2.27
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $30.19
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.22
Game Plan Game Plan
+5% Synergy $0.69
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.06
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.15
Winged Words Winged Words
+4% Synergy $0.12
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+4% Synergy $0.19
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.15
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.57
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.12
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.29
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $9.10
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.18
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-5% Synergy $1.74
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $2.21
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-7% Synergy $3.44
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-11% Synergy $1.47
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-14% Synergy $3.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+31% Synergy $11.40
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+20% Synergy $4.94
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+18% Synergy $50.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $4.38
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+9% Synergy $4.36
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+9% Synergy $1.00
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+8% Synergy $169.50
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+7% Synergy $6.26
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+7% Synergy $12.85
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+7% Synergy $15.58
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+7% Synergy $9.42
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $5.12
Symmetry Matrix Symmetry Matrix
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $33.71
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.23
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $98.77
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+2% Synergy $2.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.52
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+1% Synergy $10.69
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-1% Synergy $16.78

Enchantments

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

Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+42% Synergy $1.35
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+38% Synergy $2.55
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+28% Synergy $1.35
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+17% Synergy $7.76
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+16% Synergy $2.09
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+16% Synergy $3.04
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+14% Synergy $0.94
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
+12% Synergy $0.16
Mindmoil Mindmoil
+12% Synergy $0.70
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+11% Synergy $1.09
Cavalcade of Calamity Cavalcade of Calamity
+10% Synergy $0.17
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $8.95
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+9% Synergy $43.53
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+9% Synergy $0.62
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+6% Synergy $1.60
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+6% Synergy $10.58
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+5% Synergy $3.25
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.18
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
+4% Synergy $0.32
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+4% Synergy $0.59
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+4% Synergy $5.66
City on Fire City on Fire
+3% Synergy $10.43
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+2% Synergy $3.54
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $10.99
Curiosity Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.61
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $3.38
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-4% Synergy $12.94
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
-8% Synergy $10.86

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 $6.73
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+8% Synergy $3.67
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+7% Synergy $8.56
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+6% Synergy $0.58
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+5% Synergy $18.38
Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
+4% Synergy $5.93

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+28% Synergy $3.76
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+15% Synergy $0.10
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+13% Synergy $0.10
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+13% Synergy $0.13
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+9% Synergy $0.71
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $5.37
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+8% Synergy $0.23
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $24.92
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+7% Synergy $6.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.11
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+4% Synergy $0.11
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+3% Synergy $0.20
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.25
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+3% Synergy $0.99
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $36.05
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.57
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.19
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-1% Synergy $10.23
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $20.47
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-6% Synergy $6.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+35% Synergy $1.84
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.23
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+19% Synergy $5.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.12
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+16% Synergy $0.52
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+9% Synergy $0.29
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+7% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $3.47
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+6% Synergy $0.50
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+5% Synergy $0.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.75
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.17
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.15
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $2.54
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $6.80
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $85.02
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.87
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.35
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.28
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $118.31
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-6% Synergy $33.73

Lands

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

Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+23% Synergy $11.69
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+6% Synergy $0.31
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.28
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.21
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $30.19
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $9.50
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.08
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.15
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.09
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+3% Synergy $0.28
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $9.19
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+2% Synergy $2.89
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.14
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.13
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+1% Synergy $0.27
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+1% Synergy $4.95
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $5.06
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.23
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
0% Synergy $0.24
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $12.02
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $27.07
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $5.52
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.72
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
0% Synergy $0.63
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.52
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-1% Synergy $0.35
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $1.26
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-2% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
-2% Synergy $22.19
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-2% Synergy $26.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $25.58
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-3% Synergy $15.82
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $18.77
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $14.95
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $16.91
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $25.95
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $14.95
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.28
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.11
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-6% Synergy $12.66
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.46
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-7% Synergy $2.70

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