Maralen of the Mornsong
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How Maralen of the Mornsong decks play in EDH
Maralen of the Mornsong is a mono-black commander costing 1BB, and its legendary creature - elf wizard line shapes the whole deck around it. It draws extra cards, so the deck can afford a lower curve and lean on volume. The cards below are the ones Maralen of the Mornsong decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $113Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (2)
Card draw (2)
Creatures (4)
Synergy & payoffs (11)
Lands (1)
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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Maralen of the Mornsong decklist with a written strategy, a full mana base and live prices — from the whole card pool, or only from cards you already own.
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What colours can I use in a Maralen of the Mornsong deck?
Maralen of the Mornsong has a mono-black colour identity, so every card in the deck must be black or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Maralen of the Mornsong?
The cards played most often in Maralen of the Mornsong decks include Multiply by Zero, The Master of Lake-town, Stony-Voiced Goblins. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Maralen of the Mornsong deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $113 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Maralen of the Mornsong deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.