The 20 Best Planeswalkers in MTG

 

19.Chandra, the Firebrand

18.Sorin Markov

17.Nissa, Who Shakes the World

16.Karn Liberated

15.Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker

14.Ugin, the Spirit Dragon

13.Nissa, Sage Animist

Nissa, Sage Animist's design as a transformable planeswalker allows for a dynamic gameplay experience. She starts as a creature that aids in land development, and once transformed, she becomes a powerful planeswalker capable of generating card advantage, producing threats, and potentially changing lands into a formidable army.

12.Chandra, Torch of Defiance

11.Liliana of the Veil

10.Narset, Parter of Veils

9.Gideon, Ally of Zendikar

8.Elspeth, Sun's Champion

7.Teferi, Time Raveler

6.Dack Fayden

5.Jace, the Mind Sculptor

The 5th rank belongs to Jace, the Mind Sculptor for 4 mana, a master of mental manipulation. His brainstorming shapes the game, his bounce defends his schemes, and his ultimate erases an opponent's potential, a feat as impressive as it is demoralizing.

Jace, the Mind Sculptor excels in providing card advantage, controlling the board, and disrupting the opponent's strategy. His flexibility allows him to adapt to nearly any situation, making him a formidable force in various decks, particularly those that can protect him and maximize the use of his abilities.

4. Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes

In 4th place, Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes enter for 4 mana, their heart and bravery unmatched. Their adventures dictate the course of the game, their camaraderie and valor a beacon in the darkest of times.

3.Teferi, Hero of Dominaria

Claiming the 3rd spot, Teferi, Hero of Dominaria for 5 mana is a temporal artisan. His card draw and mana untapping are the threads from which he weaves victory, and his ultimate ensures an uncontested dominion over time and tide.

Teferi's blend of abilities that both advance your board state and disrupt your opponents make him a powerhouse. He's a card that can help control the pace of the game, protect himself while providing value, and has an ultimate that often assures victory if achieved.

2.Wrenn and Six

Wrenn and Six's low casting cost, combined with their abilities, make them a highly valuable planeswalker, especially in formats where land interaction is prevalent.

They fit particularly well into strategies that involve land recursion, land destruction, or simply want to utilize the graveyard as a resource. Their ultimate can be a win condition in itself by providing an unending stream of spells to outvalue your opponent.

1.Oko, Thief of Crowns

Oko, Thief of Crowns is a compelling planeswalker card in Magic: The Gathering that has made a significant impact across various formats due to its versatile abilities and low casting cost.

Here's a breakdown of Oko's key attributes and abilities:

Mana Cost:

For one green, one blue, and one of any color (1G1U), Oko can be cast, making him accessible as early as turn three. This efficient cost allows for quick deployment and immediate impact on the game.

Starting Loyalty:

Oko enters the battlefield with a substantial four loyalty counters, which is high considering his low mana cost. This makes him resistant to damage and removal from the get-go.

+2 Ability:

Oko's first ability allows him to create a Food token. These tokens can be used for life gain, but more importantly, they serve as ammunition for his second ability. This ability not only boosts his loyalty but also provides a resource that can be pivotal for survival and strategy.

+1 Ability:

Perhaps his most infamous ability, Oko can turn any target artifact or creature into a 3/3 green Elk creature with no abilities. This is incredibly powerful as it can neutralize opponents' most threatening creatures or artifacts, rendering them into harmless Elks without their formidable abilities. This ability can also be used on your own creatures or artifacts to create a creature if needed.

-5 Ability:

Oko's "ultimate" ability, which he can use immediately after casting if desired, allows you to exchange control of a creature or artifact you own for a target creature an opponent controls with power 3 or less.

This can lead to significant swings in board state, as you can take your opponent's valuable creatures while giving them something less useful in return.

The combination of these abilities makes Oko an incredibly flexible card that can fit into a wide variety of decks.

 

 

Planeswalker Abilities List

Card Name	Plus Ability (+)	Minus Ability (-)	Ultimate Ability (Loyalty Ability)
Oko, Thief of Crowns	Creates a Food token	Turns a creature or artifact into a 3/3 Elk	Takes control of an opponent's creature
Wrenn and Six	Returns a land card from graveyard to hand	Deals 1 damage to any target	Repeatedly returns land cards and deals damage
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria	Draws a card, untaps two lands	Puts nonland permanent third from the top of its owner's library	Creates an emblem with draw and exile effect
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes	-	-	-
Jace, the Mind Sculptor	Brainstorms	Bounces a creature	Exiles an opponent's library and hand
Dack Fayden	Gains control of artifacts	Draws two cards, then discards two cards	Targets spells with theft
Teferi, Time Raveler	Bounces a creature/enchantment; draws a card	-	Exiles all opponent's permanents drawn from then on
Elspeth, Sun's Champion	Creates three 1/1 soldier tokens	Destroys all creatures with power 4 or greater	Gives you an emblem with creature power boost
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar	Becomes an indestructible creature	Creates a 2/2 Knight token	Gives you an emblem with a power boost to creatures
Narset, Parter of Veils	-	Looks at the top four cards of your library, may reveal a noncreature, nonland card from among them and put it into your hand	-
Liliana of the Veil	Each player discards a card	Target player sacrifices a creature	Separates all permanents into two piles; an opponent chooses one to sacrifice
Chandra, Torch of Defiance	Exiles the top card of your library, you may cast that card	Deals 4 damage to target creature	Deals 5 damage to any target whenever you cast a spell
Nissa, Vastwood Seer	-	-	-
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon	Deals 3 damage to any target	Exiles each permanent with one or more colors of the chosen color	Draws seven cards, then puts up to seven permanent cards from your hand onto the battlefield
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker	Destroys a creature or planeswalker	Takes control of a creature	Causes an opponent to exile all but the chosen number of cards from their hand and the battlefield
Karn Liberated	Exiles a card from hand	Exiles a permanent from the battlefield	Restarts the game, with an advantage
Nissa, Who Shakes the World	Doubles the mana from Forests	Turns a land into a 3/3 Elemental with vigilance and haste	Searches your library for any number of Forest cards, puts them onto the battlefield
Sorin Markov	Deals 2 damage and you gain 2 life	-	Sets a player's life total to 10
Chandra, the Firebrand	Deals 1 damage to any target	Copies the next instant or sorcery spell you cast this turn	Deals 6 damage to each of up to six targets
Liliana Vess	Target player discards a card	Search your library for a card, then shuffle your library	Puts all creature cards from all graveyards onto the battlefield under your control

 

Wrap Up

Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the planes, the impact of these Planeswalkers is undeniable. They challenge us to think creatively, plan strategically, and adapt dynamically. They remind us why Magic: The Gathering is not just a game of chance but a game of infinite possibilities, where each match is a narrative unfolding.

Do you have a personal favorite Planeswalkers that isn't featured in the content? Welcome to leave your opinions in the comment area.

Okay, see you in the next issue!