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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

#991 Current Rank
#1010 Last Week
#861 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.

Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+3% Synergy $0.14
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+3% Synergy $0.69
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+1% Synergy $3.17
The Legend of Kyoshi Avatar Kyoshi The Legend of Kyoshi
+1% Synergy $8.14
Great Divide Guide Great Divide Guide
+1% Synergy $1.08

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
+92% Synergy $0.11
"Lifetime" Pass Holder "Lifetime" Pass Holder
+89% Synergy $0.20
Deadbeat Attendant Deadbeat Attendant
+89% Synergy $0.08
Quick Fixer Quick Fixer
+87% Synergy $0.11
Step Right Up Step Right Up
+86% Synergy $0.08
Petting Zookeeper Petting Zookeeper
+86% Synergy $0.05
Night Shift of the Living Dead Night Shift of the Living Dead
+85% Synergy $0.16
Line Cutter Line Cutter
+84% Synergy $0.07
Squirrel Squatters Squirrel Squatters
+83% Synergy $0.19

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 $0.14
Spinnerette, Arachnobat Spinnerette, Arachnobat
+82% Synergy $0.08
Soul Swindler Soul Swindler
+78% Synergy $0.09
Xenosquirrels Xenosquirrels
+72% Synergy $0.11
Pair o' Dice Lost Pair o' Dice Lost
+59% Synergy $0.16
Draconian Gate-Bot Draconian Gate-Bot
+57% Synergy $0.06
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+51% Synergy $1.73
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+41% Synergy $1.20
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+25% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
+24% Synergy $0.46

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $48.58
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $57.97

Creatures

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

Atomwheel Acrobats Atomwheel Acrobats
+52% Synergy $0.04
Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+48% Synergy $0.81
Winding Constrictor Winding Constrictor
+48% Synergy $0.31
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+45% Synergy $0.24
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+44% Synergy $0.63
Centaur of Attention Centaur of Attention
+44% Synergy $0.14
Celebr-8000 Celebr-8000
+43% Synergy $1.54
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+40% Synergy $0.18
Resolute Veggiesaur Resolute Veggiesaur
+36% Synergy $0.05
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+35% Synergy $4.61
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+33% Synergy $0.22
Vegetation Abomination Vegetation Abomination
+22% Synergy $0.07
Cursed Wombat Cursed Wombat
+21% Synergy $0.08
Aveline de Grandpré Aveline de Grandpré
+17% Synergy $0.21
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+16% Synergy $18.49
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
+14% Synergy $11.37
Agent Frank Horrigan Agent Frank Horrigan
+11% Synergy $0.82
Jenova, Ancient Calamity Jenova, Ancient Calamity
+11% Synergy $0.54
Dissatisfied Customer Dissatisfied Customer
+11% Synergy $0.08
Blorbian Buddy Blorbian Buddy
+11% Synergy $0.03
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+10% Synergy $15.64
Necron Overlord Necron Overlord
+10% Synergy $0.40
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+9% Synergy $2.05
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+9% Synergy $0.15
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+8% Synergy $1.38
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+8% Synergy $1.26
Clandestine Chameleon Clandestine Chameleon
+8% Synergy $0.05
Herald of Anguish Herald of Anguish
+7% Synergy $0.60
Wicker Picker Wicker Picker
+7% Synergy $0.06
Chicken Troupe Chicken Troupe
+7% Synergy $0.03
Scampire Scampire
+7% Synergy $0.06
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+6% Synergy $0.26
Slippery Bogbonder Slippery Bogbonder
+6% Synergy $3.91
Poison Dart Frog Poison Dart Frog
+6% Synergy $0.21
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+6% Synergy $0.54
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $1.18
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+4% Synergy $3.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.20
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+2% Synergy $0.26
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+2% Synergy $32.81
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+1% Synergy $0.19
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
0% Synergy $1.14
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-1% Synergy $15.76
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-2% Synergy $12.29
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-3% Synergy $0.21
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-3% Synergy $0.22
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-5% Synergy $0.16
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-5% Synergy $0.97
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-7% Synergy $0.30
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-9% Synergy $2.53

Instants

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

Six-Sided Die Six-Sided Die
+53% Synergy $0.15
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+31% Synergy $2.84
Feign Death Feign Death
+21% Synergy $0.73
Atomize Atomize
+18% Synergy $1.08
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+18% Synergy $0.25
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+15% Synergy $0.86
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+12% Synergy $0.10
Embiggen Embiggen
+12% Synergy $0.20
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+10% Synergy $0.90
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+10% Synergy $0.31
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+9% Synergy $3.45
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+9% Synergy $0.06
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+8% Synergy $0.16
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.51
Putrefy Putrefy
+7% Synergy $0.10
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+7% Synergy $0.10
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+7% Synergy $0.24
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.47
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+7% Synergy $0.72
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+7% Synergy $1.94
Return to Action Return to Action
+7% Synergy $0.08
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.34
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+6% Synergy $0.09
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+5% Synergy $2.75
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+5% Synergy $0.89
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+4% Synergy $9.85
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+4% Synergy $1.28
Trash the Town Trash the Town
+4% Synergy $0.17
Unexpected Fangs Unexpected Fangs
+3% Synergy $0.15
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy $0.86
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.53
Overprotect Overprotect
+2% Synergy $2.01
Murder Murder
+1% Synergy $0.07
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
0% Synergy $0.80
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.18
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.69
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $18.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.43
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-3% Synergy $3.11
Harrow Harrow
-3% Synergy $0.19
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-4% Synergy $1.82
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.63
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-8% Synergy $0.24
Village Rites Village Rites
-11% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

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

Attempted Murder Attempted Murder
+52% Synergy $0.22
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+25% Synergy $0.46
Monumental Corruption Monumental Corruption
+16% Synergy $0.26
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+15% Synergy $0.13
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+14% Synergy $1.11
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+14% Synergy $0.22
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+13% Synergy $0.15
Harmonize Harmonize
+13% Synergy $0.12
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+10% Synergy $1.84
Finishing Move Finishing Move
+9% Synergy $0.05
Down for Repairs Down for Repairs
+9% Synergy $0.04
Battle at the Bridge Battle at the Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.27
Three Visits Three Visits
+6% Synergy $7.35
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.28
Visions of Dominance Visions of Dominance
+6% Synergy $0.64
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.37
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+5% Synergy $1.85
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+5% Synergy $1.26
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+5% Synergy $0.31
Danse Macabre Danse Macabre
+5% Synergy $2.18
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.35
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.25
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $16.94
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.21
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $6.57
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy $5.48
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $5.32
Victimize Victimize
-13% Synergy $0.35
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-15% Synergy $0.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+53% Synergy $0.70
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+49% Synergy $2.15
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+48% Synergy $0.17
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+38% Synergy $2.12
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+36% Synergy $0.40
Clown Car Clown Car
+33% Synergy $5.34
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+25% Synergy $5.24
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+23% Synergy $9.03
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+20% Synergy $2.27
Power Fist Power Fist
+19% Synergy $8.92
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+16% Synergy $0.52
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+15% Synergy $8.13
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+13% Synergy $42.90
The Deck of Many Things The Deck of Many Things
+11% Synergy $4.86
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+9% Synergy $7.02
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+9% Synergy $2.52
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $9.65
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+9% Synergy $1.93
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+8% Synergy $4.21
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $19.89
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+7% Synergy $0.23
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+6% Synergy $5.09
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+6% Synergy $5.40
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+6% Synergy $1.59
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $36.41
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+4% Synergy $4.68
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $3.86
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $2.04
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy $2.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.19

Enchantments

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

Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+28% Synergy $1.05
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+19% Synergy $0.35
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+18% Synergy $0.34
Done for the Day Done for the Day
+17% Synergy $0.03
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+15% Synergy $6.06
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+14% Synergy $3.36
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+12% Synergy $2.71
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+11% Synergy $14.24
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+11% Synergy $0.80
Rancor Rancor
+10% Synergy $1.07
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.26
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+9% Synergy $12.59
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+8% Synergy $7.70
Well Rested Well Rested
+7% Synergy $1.26
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+6% Synergy $1.20
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+6% Synergy $0.11
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+5% Synergy $0.16
Phyresis Phyresis
+5% Synergy $1.66
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+5% Synergy $0.20
Family's Favor Family's Favor
+5% Synergy $1.34
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+4% Synergy $1.38
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.23
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $1.00
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $11.71
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-1% Synergy $0.70
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $21.39
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-11% Synergy $28.35

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+33% Synergy $0.37
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+11% Synergy $2.77
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+9% Synergy $2.22
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+9% Synergy $0.63
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+8% Synergy $1.18
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+6% Synergy $10.25
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+4% Synergy $0.12
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+3% Synergy $30.56
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+3% Synergy $2.05
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $34.91
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
0% Synergy $0.89
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
0% Synergy $0.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.63
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $25.66
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-5% Synergy $3.47
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $32.81
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-9% Synergy $46.26
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $8.20

Mana Artifacts

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

Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+36% Synergy $6.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.34
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+14% Synergy $0.25
Ticket Turbotubes Ticket Turbotubes
+12% Synergy $0.06
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+10% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.92
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+3% Synergy $2.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.22

Lands

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

Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+13% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy $0.14
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+10% Synergy $0.90
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.17
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+8% Synergy $0.12
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+7% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.07
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.17
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+7% Synergy $0.43
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+6% Synergy $0.09
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.10
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+2% Synergy $0.15
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+2% Synergy $0.51
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+2% Synergy $0.22
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.11
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.09
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
0% Synergy $0.11
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
0% Synergy $0.37
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-1% Synergy $0.42
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-1% Synergy $0.04
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-1% Synergy $5.54
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-1% Synergy $2.29
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.16
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-2% Synergy $1.04
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.43
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-3% Synergy $7.06
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-3% Synergy $6.11
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.79
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-4% Synergy $5.25
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.63
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy $5.48
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-6% Synergy $14.94
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-6% Synergy $0.24
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-6% Synergy $12.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $4.69
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.26
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-10% Synergy $20.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.16

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