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The Lunar Whale
Price tag $0.23

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Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3467 Current Rank

New Cards

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

Expansion Algorithm Expansion Algorithm
+7% Synergy $2.23

High Synergy Cards

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

Cloud Key Cloud Key
+40% Synergy $1.41
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+37% Synergy $0.33
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+36% Synergy $0.55
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+35% Synergy $0.53
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+32% Synergy $0.37
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+30% Synergy $2.94
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+29% Synergy $0.53
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+28% Synergy $0.70
Starbreach Whale Starbreach Whale
+28% Synergy $0.18
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+28% Synergy $9.03

Top Cards

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

Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+27% Synergy $46.79
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+27% Synergy $0.57
Ponder Ponder
+27% Synergy $1.74
Preordain Preordain
+26% Synergy $0.46
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+25% Synergy $0.39
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.35
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $1.96
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $5.66
Pongify Pongify
+0% Synergy $1.55
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $3.53

Game Changers

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

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $471.51
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $112.16
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $130.39
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $170.48
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-2% Synergy $21.41
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $16.69
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $40.68
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $69.17
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $57.15
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $62.12

Creatures

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

Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+28% Synergy $2.10
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+21% Synergy $14.79
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+21% Synergy $2.01
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+21% Synergy $3.75
Long-Finned Skywhale Long-Finned Skywhale
+19% Synergy $0.04
Colossal Whale Colossal Whale
+18% Synergy $0.23
Steelfin Whale Steelfin Whale
+17% Synergy $0.11
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+16% Synergy $0.32
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+16% Synergy $0.30
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+16% Synergy $0.35
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+15% Synergy $3.11
Mm'menon, the Right Hand Mm'menon, the Right Hand
+15% Synergy $0.36
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+15% Synergy $3.59
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+14% Synergy $0.25
Star Whale Star Whale
+14% Synergy $1.16
Ethereal Forager Ethereal Forager
+13% Synergy $0.30
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+13% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+13% Synergy $1.85
Aethertide Whale Aethertide Whale
+12% Synergy $0.07
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+12% Synergy $0.40
Pursued Whale Pursued Whale
+12% Synergy $0.17
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+12% Synergy $0.29
Memnite Memnite
+11% Synergy $2.77
Killer Whale Killer Whale
+11% Synergy $0.21
Phase Dolphin Phase Dolphin
+11% Synergy $0.08
Waker of Waves Waker of Waves
+11% Synergy $0.25
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+11% Synergy $2.18
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+10% Synergy $3.04
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+10% Synergy $0.53
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+9% Synergy $1.68
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+9% Synergy $0.79
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+9% Synergy $4.35
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
+9% Synergy $0.47
Fblthp, Lost on the Range Fblthp, Lost on the Range
+9% Synergy $0.31
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+9% Synergy $0.48
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+9% Synergy $0.24
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+8% Synergy $0.36
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+7% Synergy $1.57
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+6% Synergy $6.59
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+4% Synergy $2.67
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+4% Synergy $35.25
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+3% Synergy $4.65
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+3% Synergy $12.47
Spellskite Spellskite
+3% Synergy $8.03
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+2% Synergy $0.63
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+2% Synergy $4.22
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $9.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $1.06
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.74
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-2% Synergy $5.89

Instants

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

Machine Over Matter Machine Over Matter
+11% Synergy $0.09
Snap Snap
+10% Synergy $3.32
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+9% Synergy $4.89
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+9% Synergy $0.31
Access Denied Access Denied
+8% Synergy $2.80
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+5% Synergy $0.42
Unagi's Spray Unagi's Spray
+5% Synergy $0.17
Decoy Gambit Decoy Gambit
+4% Synergy $0.34
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+4% Synergy $0.22
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+3% Synergy $16.02
Annul Annul
+2% Synergy $0.27
Cancel Cancel
+2% Synergy $0.32
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $7.95
Opt Opt
+1% Synergy $0.26
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+1% Synergy $16.12
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $56.34
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+0% Synergy $3.07
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+0% Synergy $5.69
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+0% Synergy $8.55
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+0% Synergy $3.92
Dispel Dispel
+0% Synergy $0.32
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+0% Synergy $0.60
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
0% Synergy $2.85
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
0% Synergy $0.37
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
0% Synergy $8.91
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
0% Synergy $0.28
Foil Foil
0% Synergy $2.35
Consider Consider
0% Synergy $0.25
Brainsurge Brainsurge
0% Synergy $0.38
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
-1% Synergy $0.26
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
-1% Synergy $2.34
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.25
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-1% Synergy $18.70
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-2% Synergy $0.47
Evacuation Evacuation
-2% Synergy $0.25
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.33
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $1.02
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
-2% Synergy $0.28
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-3% Synergy $2.45
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $50.89
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-3% Synergy $6.52
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
-6% Synergy $2.72
Aetherize Aetherize
-6% Synergy $0.38
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-6% Synergy $6.35
High Tide High Tide
-8% Synergy $1.46
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-8% Synergy $1.62
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-8% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $4.26

Sorceries

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

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+16% Synergy $3.48
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+16% Synergy $1.46
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+14% Synergy $4.90
See the Truth See the Truth
+9% Synergy $0.50
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+8% Synergy $0.35
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+8% Synergy $0.27
Windfall Windfall
+7% Synergy $4.95
Portent Portent
+7% Synergy $0.33
Fabricate Fabricate
+6% Synergy $9.49
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+5% Synergy $395.35
Otterball Antics Otterball Antics
+4% Synergy $0.19
Dream Cache Dream Cache
+4% Synergy $0.22
Timetwister Timetwister
+4% Synergy
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+3% Synergy $0.35
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+3% Synergy $3.97
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+3% Synergy $0.25
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+3% Synergy $0.33
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+3% Synergy $1.14
Stock Up Stock Up
+3% Synergy $1.20
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+2% Synergy $4.16
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
0% Synergy $0.26
Reshape Reshape
0% Synergy $4.69
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
0% Synergy $0.25
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $37.28
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-3% Synergy $4.09
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-4% Synergy $0.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+21% Synergy $3.82
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+20% Synergy $1.06
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+17% Synergy $18.82
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+15% Synergy $0.31
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+14% Synergy $0.33
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+13% Synergy $27.78
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+13% Synergy $1.36
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+12% Synergy $2.46
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+12% Synergy $33.06
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+11% Synergy $5.55
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+11% Synergy $7.60
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+11% Synergy $1.47
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+9% Synergy $0.37
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+9% Synergy $0.75
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+8% Synergy $3.61
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+8% Synergy $0.38
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+7% Synergy $0.52
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+6% Synergy $1.31
Brainstone Brainstone
+6% Synergy $0.32
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+6% Synergy $5.33
Darksteel Pendant Darksteel Pendant
+6% Synergy $0.30
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+5% Synergy $0.45
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+5% Synergy $0.32
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+5% Synergy $7.25
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+5% Synergy $0.60
The Regalia The Regalia
+5% Synergy $1.47
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+4% Synergy $2.17
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+4% Synergy $0.30
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+4% Synergy $3.65
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+3% Synergy $17.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.33
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+3% Synergy $5.13
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+3% Synergy $6.75
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+2% Synergy $20.19
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+1% Synergy $0.78
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+0% Synergy $0.38
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+0% Synergy $0.32
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+0% Synergy $0.30
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+0% Synergy $0.37
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $100.89
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-5% Synergy $14.04
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-5% Synergy $0.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $6.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $5.22

Enchantments

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

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+24% Synergy $0.75
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+23% Synergy $1.22
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+14% Synergy $4.27
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+14% Synergy $4.32
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+14% Synergy $2.09
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+13% Synergy $0.68
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+8% Synergy $0.37
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+8% Synergy $1.95
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+6% Synergy $6.07
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.26
Swindler's Scheme Swindler's Scheme
+5% Synergy $0.15
Primordial Mist Primordial Mist
+4% Synergy $0.25
Precognition Field Precognition Field
+4% Synergy $0.21
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+4% Synergy $1.61
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+3% Synergy $1.20
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+3% Synergy $5.14
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+3% Synergy $1.25
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+2% Synergy $0.20
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+1% Synergy $1.26
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $6.30
Omniscience Omniscience
-2% Synergy $5.99
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-4% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $11.99
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-9% Synergy $2.77

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+10% Synergy $23.23
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+8% Synergy $18.25
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+5% Synergy $4.75
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+4% Synergy $1.90
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+4% Synergy $0.38
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-1% Synergy $1.94
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-8% Synergy $8.73

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+19% Synergy $0.66
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $41.84
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+15% Synergy $10.49
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+13% Synergy $3.91
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+12% Synergy $15.49
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+12% Synergy $0.65
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+10% Synergy $0.30
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $10.65
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $51.93
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+5% Synergy $0.86
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.38
Sequestered Stash Sequestered Stash
+4% Synergy $0.17
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.37
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $8.47
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $3.95
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+4% Synergy $2.85
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+3% Synergy $22.14
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.34
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $62.70
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+2% Synergy $1.54
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+1% Synergy $0.33
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+1% Synergy $2.22
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+0% Synergy $0.27
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+0% Synergy $10.69
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+0% Synergy $27.90
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.23
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $9.95
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-1% Synergy $1.01
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $1.45
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-2% Synergy $0.27
Rivendell Rivendell
-2% Synergy $1.86
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-3% Synergy $0.52
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.05
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $0.86
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-8% Synergy $0.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+20% Synergy $1.48
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+14% Synergy $3.71
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $0.69
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+12% Synergy $0.27
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $241.89
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.29
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+8% Synergy $3.59
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+7% Synergy $37.56
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+3% Synergy $1.25
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+2% Synergy $5.61
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+2% Synergy $0.33
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+2% Synergy $14.63
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+2% Synergy $11.78
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.63
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+0% Synergy $0.33
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+0% Synergy $0.28
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $2.32
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy $1118.84
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-2% Synergy $73.49
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $28.53
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-2% Synergy $0.72
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-3% Synergy $3.67
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $4.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $1.45
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $4.73
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-8% Synergy $3.80

Lands

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

Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.58
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+4% Synergy $35.88
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $37.39
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $53.38
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.75
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $38.04
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $35.86
Island Island
+1% Synergy $2.00
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+1% Synergy $0.88
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+0% Synergy $18.62
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+0% Synergy $5.69
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $37.28
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $14.78
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-2% Synergy $1.00
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.74
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.24

Similar Commanders

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