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The Master, Transcendent
Price tag $0.24

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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

#594 Current Rank
#589 Last Week
#507 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Master, Transcendent.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Master, Transcendent decks.

Superior Spider-Man Superior Spider-Man
+4% Synergy $2.07
Avatar Kyoshi, Earthbender Avatar Kyoshi, Earthbender
+4% Synergy
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+3% Synergy $25.00
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $62.36
Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
+1% Synergy $0.96

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Master, Transcendent's abilities and overall game plan.

The Wise Mothman The Wise Mothman
+56% Synergy $0.45
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
+55% Synergy $0.17
Tato Farmer Tato Farmer
+50% Synergy $0.24
Screeching Scorchbeast Screeching Scorchbeast
+48% Synergy $0.19
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+46% Synergy $2.86
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+46% Synergy $0.40
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+46% Synergy $0.46
Mirelurk Queen Mirelurk Queen
+43% Synergy $0.20
Glowing One Glowing One
+41% Synergy $0.17
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+40% Synergy $22.23

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Master, Transcendent decks.

Mindcrank Mindcrank
+35% Synergy $15.85
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+33% Synergy $0.40
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+33% Synergy $0.99
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+33% Synergy $1.44
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+31% Synergy $11.09
Vexing Radgull Vexing Radgull
+30% Synergy $0.14
Reanimate Reanimate
+26% Synergy $5.34
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+24% Synergy $1.03
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+13% Synergy $11.72
Farseek Farseek
+3% Synergy $0.49

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+26% Synergy $8.50
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+14% Synergy $21.91
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+12% Synergy $17.50
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+11% Synergy $54.04
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+10% Synergy $29.72
The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $75.61
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+9% Synergy $37.35
Force of Will Force of Will
+8% Synergy $64.39
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $110.22
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+8% Synergy $19.69

Creatures

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

Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+33% Synergy $3.34
Strong, the Brutish Thespian Strong, the Brutish Thespian
+31% Synergy $0.16
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+30% Synergy $0.18
Infesting Radroach Infesting Radroach
+28% Synergy $0.11
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+26% Synergy $1.13
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
+26% Synergy $0.79
Bloatfly Swarm Bloatfly Swarm
+26% Synergy $0.15
Feral Ghoul Feral Ghoul
+26% Synergy $0.28
Nightkin Ambusher Nightkin Ambusher
+26% Synergy $0.09
Agent Frank Horrigan Agent Frank Horrigan
+22% Synergy $0.68
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+22% Synergy $17.65
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+21% Synergy $5.92
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+21% Synergy $0.61
Alpha Deathclaw Alpha Deathclaw
+21% Synergy $0.43
Jenova, Ancient Calamity Jenova, Ancient Calamity
+21% Synergy $0.89
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+20% Synergy $4.13
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+19% Synergy $2.65
Muldrotha, the Gravetide Muldrotha, the Gravetide
+18% Synergy $3.43
Millikin Millikin
+18% Synergy $0.10
Eternal Scourge Eternal Scourge
+18% Synergy $2.16
Harold and Bob, First Numens Harold and Bob, First Numens
+17% Synergy $0.12
Misthollow Griffin Misthollow Griffin
+17% Synergy $1.58
Six Six
+16% Synergy $6.60
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+16% Synergy $0.19
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+16% Synergy $1.44
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+16% Synergy $0.39
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+15% Synergy $44.00
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+15% Synergy $0.05
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+13% Synergy $3.79
Kagha, Shadow Archdruid Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
+13% Synergy $0.12
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+12% Synergy $14.05
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+12% Synergy $0.30
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+11% Synergy $9.35
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+11% Synergy $2.83
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+11% Synergy $0.16
Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet
+10% Synergy $0.29
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+9% Synergy $1.20
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+9% Synergy $7.52
Teval, the Balanced Scale Teval, the Balanced Scale
+8% Synergy $6.63
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+8% Synergy $15.61
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+8% Synergy $1.38
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+7% Synergy $3.34
World Shaper World Shaper
+6% Synergy $8.33
Marcus, Mutant Mayor Marcus, Mutant Mayor
+6% Synergy $0.15
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+5% Synergy $13.98
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+3% Synergy $0.25
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+1% Synergy $4.83
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
0% Synergy $0.26
Kheru Goldkeeper Kheru Goldkeeper
-3% Synergy $0.13
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-6% Synergy $0.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Master, Transcendent safe.

Contaminated Drink Contaminated Drink
+28% Synergy $0.07
Atomize Atomize
+22% Synergy $0.97
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+17% Synergy $1.26
Radstorm Radstorm
+13% Synergy $2.47
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+12% Synergy $5.44
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $1.46
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+9% Synergy $1.60
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+9% Synergy $10.95
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+9% Synergy $23.69
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+9% Synergy $9.65
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+9% Synergy $0.12
Swan Song Swan Song
+8% Synergy $8.52
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+8% Synergy $15.67
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+8% Synergy $8.04
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+8% Synergy $14.60
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+8% Synergy $4.09
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+8% Synergy $13.64
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+7% Synergy $44.28
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+7% Synergy $47.01
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+7% Synergy $4.84
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+7% Synergy $0.42
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $3.35
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+6% Synergy $0.23
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+5% Synergy $44.75
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+5% Synergy $0.48
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+4% Synergy $1.30
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $2.96
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+4% Synergy $17.79
Miscast Miscast
+4% Synergy $1.21
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+3% Synergy $3.66
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+3% Synergy $13.07
Biomass Mutation Biomass Mutation
+3% Synergy $0.11
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+3% Synergy $10.56
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+3% Synergy $13.78
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy $2.64
Putrefy Putrefy
+2% Synergy $0.13
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+2% Synergy $10.85
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.07
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $46.95
Entomb Entomb
-2% Synergy $18.03
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-2% Synergy $0.71
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.83
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.82
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.95
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-5% Synergy $0.23
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $1.59
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.26
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.86

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Master, Transcendent's game plan and control the board.

Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $5.70
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+22% Synergy $6.98
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+18% Synergy $3.27
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+10% Synergy $0.18
Dread Return Dread Return
+9% Synergy $0.31
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+9% Synergy $3.45
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy $48.88
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+8% Synergy $0.97
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+8% Synergy $0.61
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+8% Synergy $124.90
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+8% Synergy $7.53
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+8% Synergy $1.03
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+6% Synergy $0.80
Harmonize Harmonize
+6% Synergy $0.52
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+6% Synergy $7.41
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+6% Synergy $0.30
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+5% Synergy $0.20
Traumatize Traumatize
+5% Synergy $3.91
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+5% Synergy $2.76
Flotsam // Jetsam Flotsam // Jetsam
+5% Synergy $0.16
Find // Finality Find // Finality
+4% Synergy $0.13
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+4% Synergy $173.32
Life // Death Life // Death
+4% Synergy $0.19
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $11.31
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+3% Synergy $0.28
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+3% Synergy $8.81
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+2% Synergy $24.29
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+1% Synergy $5.84
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+1% Synergy $1.64
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $5.95
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $4.41
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.22
Victimize Victimize
-1% Synergy $0.48
Windfall Windfall
-1% Synergy $4.12
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-3% Synergy $0.41
Damnation Damnation
-3% Synergy $19.28
Cultivate Cultivate
-4% Synergy $0.62
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $5.83
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $1.93
Living Death Living Death
-5% Synergy $2.45
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-13% Synergy $1.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+23% Synergy $12.72
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+19% Synergy $9.47
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+17% Synergy $4.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.32
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+15% Synergy $1.84
Nuka-Nuke Launcher Nuka-Nuke Launcher
+15% Synergy $0.09
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+14% Synergy $2.44
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+14% Synergy $1.15
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $11.88
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+8% Synergy $3.69
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+6% Synergy $0.34
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+6% Synergy $1.11
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+6% Synergy $6.91
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+6% Synergy $17.55
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $14.83
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+4% Synergy $0.73
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+3% Synergy $0.48
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+1% Synergy $28.65
Power Fist Power Fist
-1% Synergy $7.98
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.22
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
-3% Synergy $4.72

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Master, Transcendent's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Vault 12: The Necropolis Vault 12: The Necropolis
+25% Synergy $0.21
Food Chain Food Chain
+20% Synergy $31.07
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+19% Synergy $0.39
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+17% Synergy $5.68
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+17% Synergy $20.04
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+13% Synergy $7.52
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+13% Synergy $2.60
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+10% Synergy $2.88
Vault 87: Forced Evolution Vault 87: Forced Evolution
+9% Synergy $0.14
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+9% Synergy $7.05
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+8% Synergy $11.04
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+8% Synergy $4.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $50.96
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+7% Synergy $2.62
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $10.57
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+6% Synergy $2.83
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+6% Synergy $4.78
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+5% Synergy $25.43
Necropotence Necropotence
+5% Synergy $17.41
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+3% Synergy $9.99
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $8.18
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+3% Synergy $0.20
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.22
Glacierwood Siege Glacierwood Siege
+1% Synergy $0.33
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-4% Synergy $0.86
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
-4% Synergy $2.60
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
-9% Synergy $15.47

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Master, Transcendent to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+4% Synergy $0.33
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+1% Synergy $6.64

Utility Lands

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

Mariposa Military Base Mariposa Military Base
+34% Synergy $0.11
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+19% Synergy $0.27
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+17% Synergy $46.32
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+12% Synergy $0.14
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+8% Synergy $32.58
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $18.48
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+8% Synergy $5.47
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $6.87
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $94.95
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+7% Synergy $2.10
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+5% Synergy $3.87
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+4% Synergy $1.02
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $1.61
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+2% Synergy $0.15
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.27
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $993.06
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $48.67
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $7.90
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $6.22
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+20% Synergy $1.01
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+17% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+16% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.48
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+8% Synergy $78.39
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+8% Synergy $3.60
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+7% Synergy $26.65
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+7% Synergy $719.33
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+7% Synergy $38.46
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+7% Synergy $4.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.48
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $181.24
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $0.49
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-3% Synergy $0.29
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-4% Synergy $0.18

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Master, Transcendent decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+17% Synergy $1.38
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+17% Synergy $0.25
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+15% Synergy $0.19
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+14% Synergy $0.18
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+13% Synergy $0.17
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+12% Synergy $18.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.21
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $19.91
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+10% Synergy $24.27
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+9% Synergy $0.62
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+9% Synergy $5.43
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+8% Synergy $0.25
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+8% Synergy $8.19
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+8% Synergy $1.03
Bayou Bayou
+8% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+8% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+8% Synergy
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+7% Synergy $12.43
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+7% Synergy $7.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $21.72
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $13.01
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $23.27
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+6% Synergy $6.49
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+6% Synergy $25.96
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+6% Synergy $18.62
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $15.26
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+6% Synergy $0.24
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $13.27
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+5% Synergy $0.20
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+5% Synergy $12.56
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+4% Synergy $0.11
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.27
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+3% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+2% Synergy $0.20
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+1% Synergy $14.14
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+1% Synergy $20.31
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $10.09
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-1% Synergy $4.38
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
-2% Synergy $0.26
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-3% Synergy $20.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.15
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.06
Forest Forest
-6% Synergy $0.06
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-6% Synergy $0.24
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-8% Synergy $0.86
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.17
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-11% Synergy $0.47

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