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The Master, Transcendent
Price tag $0.35

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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

#643 Current Rank
#728 Last Week
#514 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.

Jenova, Ancient Calamity Jenova, Ancient Calamity
+23% Synergy $0.83
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+18% Synergy $2.82
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+7% Synergy $1.61
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+6% Synergy $2.89
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+2% Synergy $14.74

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 $1.37
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
+54% Synergy $0.24
Tato Farmer Tato Farmer
+48% Synergy $0.28
Screeching Scorchbeast Screeching Scorchbeast
+47% Synergy $0.28
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+47% Synergy $3.05
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+47% Synergy $0.66
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+46% Synergy $0.84
Mirelurk Queen Mirelurk Queen
+42% Synergy $0.23
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+42% Synergy $20.02
Glowing One Glowing One
+40% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

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

Mindcrank Mindcrank
+35% Synergy $12.08
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+34% Synergy $0.60
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+33% Synergy $1.50
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+32% Synergy $1.18
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+30% Synergy $11.08
Vexing Radgull Vexing Radgull
+30% Synergy $0.22
Reanimate Reanimate
+27% Synergy $7.64
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+25% Synergy $1.23
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+15% Synergy $9.23
Farseek Farseek
+3% Synergy $0.45

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+27% Synergy $6.61
Food Chain Food Chain
+22% Synergy $26.67
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+15% Synergy $18.72
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+14% Synergy $16.62
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+12% Synergy $50.85
The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $67.99
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+11% Synergy $25.95
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+10% Synergy $92.16
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+10% Synergy $33.99
Force of Will Force of Will
+9% Synergy $57.48

Creatures

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

Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+34% Synergy $2.06
Strong, the Brutish Thespian Strong, the Brutish Thespian
+30% Synergy $0.16
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+28% Synergy $0.24
Infesting Radroach Infesting Radroach
+28% Synergy $0.18
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+27% Synergy $0.49
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
+27% Synergy $0.99
Feral Ghoul Feral Ghoul
+25% Synergy $0.29
Bloatfly Swarm Bloatfly Swarm
+25% Synergy $0.22
Nightkin Ambusher Nightkin Ambusher
+25% Synergy $0.11
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+22% Synergy $5.75
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+22% Synergy $17.07
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+21% Synergy $0.54
Agent Frank Horrigan Agent Frank Horrigan
+21% Synergy $0.76
Alpha Deathclaw Alpha Deathclaw
+21% Synergy $0.50
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+21% Synergy $3.97
Muldrotha, the Gravetide Muldrotha, the Gravetide
+19% Synergy $2.55
Eternal Scourge Eternal Scourge
+19% Synergy $1.13
Millikin Millikin
+18% Synergy $0.16
Misthollow Griffin Misthollow Griffin
+18% Synergy $1.82
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+18% Synergy $1.69
Six Six
+17% Synergy $6.32
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+16% Synergy $0.24
Harold and Bob, First Numens Harold and Bob, First Numens
+16% Synergy $0.15
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+16% Synergy $1.12
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+16% Synergy $0.32
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+15% Synergy $38.08
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+15% Synergy $0.07
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+14% Synergy $12.94
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+13% Synergy $2.18
Kagha, Shadow Archdruid Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
+13% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+12% Synergy $1.36
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+11% Synergy $0.77
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+11% Synergy $0.16
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+10% Synergy $10.22
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+10% Synergy $1.56
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+10% Synergy $5.04
Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet
+10% Synergy $0.18
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+10% Synergy $2.81
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+9% Synergy $20.89
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+9% Synergy $1.17
Teval, the Balanced Scale Teval, the Balanced Scale
+8% Synergy $6.53
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+8% Synergy $15.89
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+7% Synergy $2.85
World Shaper World Shaper
+6% Synergy $3.50
Marcus, Mutant Mayor Marcus, Mutant Mayor
+5% Synergy $0.20
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+3% Synergy $0.25
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+1% Synergy $2.53
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+1% Synergy $0.26
Kheru Goldkeeper Kheru Goldkeeper
-4% Synergy $0.18
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-6% Synergy $0.47

Instants

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

Contaminated Drink Contaminated Drink
+27% Synergy $0.10
Atomize Atomize
+21% Synergy $1.45
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+17% Synergy $0.99
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+12% Synergy $5.20
Radstorm Radstorm
+12% Synergy $2.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $1.46
Swan Song Swan Song
+10% Synergy $6.09
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+10% Synergy $1.90
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+10% Synergy $10.83
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+10% Synergy $22.45
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+10% Synergy $7.00
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $42.63
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+9% Synergy $14.89
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+9% Synergy $6.96
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+9% Synergy $15.17
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+9% Synergy $0.08
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+8% Synergy $49.42
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+8% Synergy $5.09
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+8% Synergy $4.44
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+8% Synergy $11.78
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $2.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $48.08
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+6% Synergy $0.56
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+6% Synergy $0.26
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+5% Synergy $1.03
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+5% Synergy $0.47
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+5% Synergy $22.04
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.92
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+4% Synergy $1.51
Miscast Miscast
+4% Synergy $1.24
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+3% Synergy $8.78
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+3% Synergy $12.97
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy $2.11
Putrefy Putrefy
+2% Synergy $0.14
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+2% Synergy $11.10
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+2% Synergy $4.90
Biomass Mutation Biomass Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.17
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+2% Synergy $0.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.64
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $42.96
Entomb Entomb
-2% Synergy $13.77
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-2% Synergy $0.81
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.21
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.75
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.24
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-5% Synergy $0.18
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $1.65
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.24
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

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

Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+24% Synergy $5.65
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+22% Synergy $6.11
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+18% Synergy $2.24
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+10% Synergy $3.07
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+9% Synergy $58.30
Dread Return Dread Return
+9% Synergy $0.26
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+9% Synergy $113.27
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+9% Synergy $7.00
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+9% Synergy $0.16
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+8% Synergy $0.21
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+8% Synergy $0.74
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+7% Synergy $0.87
Harmonize Harmonize
+6% Synergy $0.23
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+6% Synergy $0.28
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+6% Synergy $7.52
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+6% Synergy $0.22
Traumatize Traumatize
+5% Synergy $3.83
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+5% Synergy $163.90
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+5% Synergy $2.59
Find // Finality Find // Finality
+4% Synergy $0.12
Life // Death Life // Death
+4% Synergy $0.20
Flotsam // Jetsam Flotsam // Jetsam
+4% Synergy $0.13
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+3% Synergy $5.13
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+3% Synergy $23.70
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $10.16
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+3% Synergy $0.13
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+3% Synergy $0.57
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+3% Synergy $10.39
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $5.30
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+1% Synergy $1.11
Victimize Victimize
0% Synergy $0.56
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.84
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.23
Windfall Windfall
-1% Synergy $3.95
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-3% Synergy $0.43
Damnation Damnation
-3% Synergy $18.68
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $6.32
Cultivate Cultivate
-5% Synergy $0.34
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $1.41
Living Death Living Death
-5% Synergy $2.36
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.69

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+23% Synergy $11.66
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+19% Synergy $9.78
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.45
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+15% Synergy $1.93
Nuka-Nuke Launcher Nuka-Nuke Launcher
+15% Synergy $0.14
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+15% Synergy $1.04
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+14% Synergy $0.70
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $11.38
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+9% Synergy $2.20
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+6% Synergy $5.81
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+6% Synergy $0.55
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+6% Synergy $10.62
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+5% Synergy $0.35
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+5% Synergy $0.50
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $11.69
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+4% Synergy $0.67
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+2% Synergy $0.46
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+1% Synergy $27.08
Power Fist Power Fist
-1% Synergy $9.59
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
-2% Synergy $3.48
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Vault 12: The Necropolis Vault 12: The Necropolis
+24% Synergy $0.25
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+18% Synergy $0.44
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+17% Synergy $5.83
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+17% Synergy $17.12
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+13% Synergy $6.79
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+13% Synergy $2.80
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+10% Synergy $3.61
Vault 87: Forced Evolution Vault 87: Forced Evolution
+9% Synergy $0.14
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+9% Synergy $12.62
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+9% Synergy $6.29
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+8% Synergy $48.94
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+8% Synergy $4.58
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+8% Synergy $2.20
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $8.34
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+6% Synergy $24.82
Necropotence Necropotence
+6% Synergy $17.52
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+6% Synergy $2.53
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+6% Synergy $4.96
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+4% Synergy $0.27
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.31
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+3% Synergy $9.04
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $6.98
Glacierwood Siege Glacierwood Siege
+1% Synergy $0.30
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+1% Synergy $6.87
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-4% Synergy $1.93
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
-4% Synergy $3.43
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
-10% Synergy $8.77

Planeswalkers

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

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+5% Synergy $0.50
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+2% Synergy $6.28

Utility Lands

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

Mariposa Military Base Mariposa Military Base
+33% Synergy $0.18
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+18% Synergy $0.28
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+17% Synergy $51.06
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+12% Synergy $0.16
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+10% Synergy $19.28
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+9% Synergy $29.31
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+9% Synergy $6.16
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $6.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+8% Synergy $94.69
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+5% Synergy $3.64
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+4% Synergy $0.48
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.24
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $0.66
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+2% Synergy $0.32
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $977.12
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $38.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.14
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $9.35
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $47.16
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-4% Synergy $5.43
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+20% Synergy $0.90
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+18% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+17% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.51
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+9% Synergy $71.05
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $24.69
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+8% Synergy $643.42
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+8% Synergy $55.47
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+8% Synergy $1.79
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+7% Synergy $2.82
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.07
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $153.22
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $30.05
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $0.54
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-4% Synergy $0.36
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-5% Synergy $0.24

Lands

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

Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+17% Synergy $1.71
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+16% Synergy $0.30
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+15% Synergy $0.44
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+14% Synergy $0.23
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+13% Synergy $15.63
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+13% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.45
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.18
City of Brass City of Brass
+11% Synergy $17.11
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+11% Synergy $29.32
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+10% Synergy $4.57
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+9% Synergy $8.98
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+9% Synergy $0.57
Bayou Bayou
+9% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+9% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+9% Synergy
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+9% Synergy $22.75
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+9% Synergy $50.15
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+8% Synergy $11.50
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+8% Synergy $0.33
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+8% Synergy $8.57
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $25.51
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+8% Synergy $8.29
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+8% Synergy $0.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy $13.72
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+8% Synergy $13.68
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+8% Synergy $24.04
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $21.61
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $15.21
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+6% Synergy $0.34
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+6% Synergy $0.19
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+6% Synergy $14.12
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+4% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.22
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+2% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+2% Synergy $0.21
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+2% Synergy $13.93
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+2% Synergy $20.14
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+1% Synergy $12.16
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $3.25
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
-3% Synergy $0.21
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-4% Synergy $20.33
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.28
Swamp Swamp
-6% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
-7% Synergy $6.00
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-7% Synergy $0.29
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-7% Synergy $1.21
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-11% Synergy $0.35

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