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The Most Dangerous Gamer
Price tag $0.16

Legendary CreatureHuman Gamer Guest

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

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

#939 Current Rank
#1003 Last Week
#864 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Most Dangerous Gamer.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Most Dangerous Gamer decks.

Blighted Blackthorn Blighted Blackthorn
+1% Synergy $0.15
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
0% Synergy $0.15
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
0% Synergy $0.25
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
0% Synergy $0.27
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
-3% Synergy $1.58

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Most Dangerous Gamer's abilities and overall game plan.

Coming Attraction Coming Attraction
+92% Synergy $0.05
Discourtesy Clerk Discourtesy Clerk
+91% Synergy $0.09
"Lifetime" Pass Holder "Lifetime" Pass Holder
+90% Synergy $0.26
Deadbeat Attendant Deadbeat Attendant
+89% Synergy $0.07
Quick Fixer Quick Fixer
+87% Synergy $0.10
Step Right Up Step Right Up
+86% Synergy $0.06
Night Shift of the Living Dead Night Shift of the Living Dead
+85% Synergy $0.14
Petting Zookeeper Petting Zookeeper
+85% Synergy $0.04
Line Cutter Line Cutter
+83% Synergy $0.05
Squirrel Squatters Squirrel Squatters
+83% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Most Dangerous Gamer decks.

Black Hole Black Hole
+82% Synergy $0.12
Spinnerette, Arachnobat Spinnerette, Arachnobat
+82% Synergy $0.08
Soul Swindler Soul Swindler
+78% Synergy $0.07
Xenosquirrels Xenosquirrels
+72% Synergy $0.08
Pair o' Dice Lost Pair o' Dice Lost
+59% Synergy $0.15
Draconian Gate-Bot Draconian Gate-Bot
+57% Synergy $0.05
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+51% Synergy $1.98
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+41% Synergy $1.58
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+25% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
+23% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $57.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $61.04

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Most Dangerous Gamer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Atomwheel Acrobats Atomwheel Acrobats
+52% Synergy $0.09
Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+48% Synergy $0.84
Winding Constrictor Winding Constrictor
+48% Synergy $0.26
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+45% Synergy $0.32
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+44% Synergy $0.75
Centaur of Attention Centaur of Attention
+44% Synergy $0.14
Celebr-8000 Celebr-8000
+43% Synergy $2.33
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+40% Synergy $0.19
Resolute Veggiesaur Resolute Veggiesaur
+36% Synergy $0.05
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+34% Synergy $4.93
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+33% Synergy $0.26
Cursed Wombat Cursed Wombat
+22% Synergy $0.09
Vegetation Abomination Vegetation Abomination
+22% Synergy $0.06
Aveline de Grandpré Aveline de Grandpré
+17% Synergy $0.23
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+16% Synergy $19.19
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
+13% Synergy $11.14
Dissatisfied Customer Dissatisfied Customer
+12% Synergy $0.09
Agent Frank Horrigan Agent Frank Horrigan
+11% Synergy $6.52
Blorbian Buddy Blorbian Buddy
+11% Synergy $0.07
Jenova, Ancient Calamity Jenova, Ancient Calamity
+10% Synergy $1.06
Necron Overlord Necron Overlord
+10% Synergy $0.40
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+10% Synergy $16.98
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+9% Synergy $0.19
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+8% Synergy $1.15
Clandestine Chameleon Clandestine Chameleon
+8% Synergy $0.05
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+7% Synergy $0.23
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+7% Synergy $0.41
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+7% Synergy $1.49
Herald of Anguish Herald of Anguish
+7% Synergy $0.63
Wicker Picker Wicker Picker
+7% Synergy $0.08
Chicken Troupe Chicken Troupe
+7% Synergy $0.03
Scampire Scampire
+7% Synergy $0.06
Slippery Bogbonder Slippery Bogbonder
+6% Synergy $3.10
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+6% Synergy $0.26
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+6% Synergy $0.58
Lineprancers Lineprancers
+6% Synergy $0.04
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $1.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.23
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+4% Synergy $4.15
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+2% Synergy $0.21
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+1% Synergy $0.35
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+1% Synergy $46.99
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-1% Synergy $18.65
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-2% Synergy $0.23
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-2% Synergy $12.95
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-3% Synergy $0.18
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-6% Synergy $0.23
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-6% Synergy $1.42
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-8% Synergy $0.62
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-9% Synergy $1.81

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Most Dangerous Gamer safe.

Six-Sided Die Six-Sided Die
+52% Synergy $0.11
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+31% Synergy $4.06
Feign Death Feign Death
+21% Synergy $1.02
Atomize Atomize
+18% Synergy $7.75
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+17% Synergy $0.31
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+15% Synergy $1.27
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+13% Synergy $0.13
Embiggen Embiggen
+12% Synergy $0.22
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+10% Synergy $0.85
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+10% Synergy $0.28
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+9% Synergy $0.08
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.60
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+8% Synergy $4.24
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+8% Synergy $0.10
Putrefy Putrefy
+7% Synergy $0.08
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+7% Synergy $0.26
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.41
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+7% Synergy $0.95
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+6% Synergy $0.14
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+6% Synergy $2.60
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.40
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+6% Synergy $1.82
Return to Action Return to Action
+6% Synergy $0.09
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+5% Synergy $1.53
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+5% Synergy $0.11
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+4% Synergy $11.33
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+4% Synergy $1.69
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+4% Synergy $0.12
Unexpected Fangs Unexpected Fangs
+3% Synergy $0.17
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.86
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.53
Overprotect Overprotect
+2% Synergy $1.83
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
0% Synergy $1.26
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.15
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $0.78
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $21.94
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.50
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-3% Synergy $1.06
Harrow Harrow
-3% Synergy $0.24
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-4% Synergy $1.80
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.81
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-8% Synergy $0.29
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.25

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Most Dangerous Gamer's game plan and control the board.

Attempted Murder Attempted Murder
+52% Synergy $0.23
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+26% Synergy $2.42
Monumental Corruption Monumental Corruption
+16% Synergy $0.28
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+15% Synergy $0.23
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+14% Synergy $0.56
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+14% Synergy $0.24
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+13% Synergy $0.16
Harmonize Harmonize
+13% Synergy $0.11
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $2.33
Finishing Move Finishing Move
+9% Synergy $0.04
Down for Repairs Down for Repairs
+9% Synergy $0.01
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.24
Battle at the Bridge Battle at the Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.29
Three Visits Three Visits
+6% Synergy $7.89
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.49
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+5% Synergy $1.99
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+5% Synergy $1.39
Visions of Dominance Visions of Dominance
+5% Synergy $0.61
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+5% Synergy $0.41
Danse Macabre Danse Macabre
+5% Synergy $2.64
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.42
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.20
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $18.65
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.24
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $6.86
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy $5.29
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $6.67
Victimize Victimize
-13% Synergy $0.48
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-15% Synergy $0.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+53% Synergy $0.66
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+49% Synergy $0.18
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+48% Synergy $2.21
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+39% Synergy $2.43
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+36% Synergy $0.40
Clown Car Clown Car
+33% Synergy $5.76
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+25% Synergy $6.13
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+22% Synergy $10.07
Power Fist Power Fist
+20% Synergy $10.01
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+20% Synergy $2.82
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+16% Synergy $0.55
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+15% Synergy $9.37
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+13% Synergy $50.14
The Deck of Many Things The Deck of Many Things
+11% Synergy $6.32
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+9% Synergy $5.86
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+9% Synergy $2.37
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $9.99
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+9% Synergy $2.31
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+8% Synergy $4.83
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $24.06
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+7% Synergy $0.17
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+6% Synergy $41.18
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+6% Synergy $6.28
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+6% Synergy $7.11
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+6% Synergy $1.46
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.38
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $2.35
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy $2.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.23

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Most Dangerous Gamer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+27% Synergy $1.10
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+19% Synergy $1.01
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+18% Synergy $0.53
Done for the Day Done for the Day
+17% Synergy $0.04
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+16% Synergy $7.74
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+14% Synergy $3.28
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+13% Synergy $3.25
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+11% Synergy $1.17
Rancor Rancor
+10% Synergy $1.34
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+10% Synergy $13.27
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.30
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+9% Synergy $12.94
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+7% Synergy $8.28
Well Rested Well Rested
+7% Synergy $1.63
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+6% Synergy $1.66
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+5% Synergy $1.59
Phyresis Phyresis
+5% Synergy $1.34
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+5% Synergy $0.11
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+5% Synergy $0.26
Family's Favor Family's Favor
+5% Synergy $1.56
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+4% Synergy $0.20
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.27
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $1.14
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $13.23
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-1% Synergy $0.33
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $23.88
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-11% Synergy $31.84

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+34% Synergy $0.27
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+10% Synergy $2.97
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+10% Synergy $0.56
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+10% Synergy $3.25
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+8% Synergy $1.38
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+6% Synergy $11.66
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+3% Synergy $1.83
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+3% Synergy $34.22
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+3% Synergy $0.13
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $3.28
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
0% Synergy $0.69
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
0% Synergy $0.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.85
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-5% Synergy $2.91
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $38.85
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $53.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $12.91

Mana Artifacts

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

Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+36% Synergy $7.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.32
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+15% Synergy $0.22
Ticket Turbotubes Ticket Turbotubes
+12% Synergy $0.06
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+11% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.72
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+3% Synergy $3.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.71

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Most Dangerous Gamer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+14% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+14% Synergy $0.12
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+10% Synergy $0.85
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+8% Synergy $0.11
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+7% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.21
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.20
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+7% Synergy $0.37
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+6% Synergy $0.14
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.30
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+3% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+2% Synergy $0.49
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+1% Synergy $0.15
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.09
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+1% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.09
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
0% Synergy $0.39
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-1% Synergy $0.35
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-1% Synergy $0.08
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.10
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-2% Synergy $7.47
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-2% Synergy $0.82
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.50
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-3% Synergy $8.96
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-3% Synergy $6.34
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-3% Synergy $1.14
Bayou Bayou
-3% Synergy
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.47
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.81
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-5% Synergy $0.28
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-5% Synergy $5.50
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy $5.29
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.36
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $4.93
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-7% Synergy $7.89
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-7% Synergy $13.24
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $23.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.13

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