πŸ”
ScanCollectionPlannerDeck StudioPlaytestSynergiesStaples HubCardsPosts

Search the Multiverse

Blend semantic MTG card discovery with takescake blog intel. Type an idea, effect, or archetype and we will surface cards and coverage instantly.

Card matches

12 results
✨AI Brewing InsightGemma Pro

The core strategy is efficient threat removal for control or midrange decks. Synergy with **Blood Artist** and **Viscera Seer** creates powerful sacrifice loops that amplify the effect of your removal spells. Pro tip: Prioritize using **Swords to Plowshares** on large threats to maximize the impact of your efficient interaction.

Swords to Plowshares
🎯 100% Match

Swords to Plowshares

Instant

View card β†’
Swordwise Centaur
✨ 77% Match

Swordwise Centaur

Creature β€” Centaur Warrior

View card β†’
Wall of Swords
✨ 76% Match

Wall of Swords

Creature β€” Wall

View card β†’
Rhox Brute
✨ 75% Match

Rhox Brute

Creature β€” Rhino Warrior

View card β†’
Butcher's Cleaver
✨ 75% Match

Butcher's Cleaver

Artifact β€” Equipment

View card β†’
Straw Soldiers
✨ 75% Match

Straw Soldiers

Creature β€” Scarecrow Soldier

View card β†’
Armageddon
✨ 74% Match

Armageddon

Sorcery

View card β†’
Barktooth Warbeard
✨ 74% Match

Barktooth Warbeard

Legendary Creature β€” Human Warrior

View card β†’
Cabal Evangel
✨ 74% Match

Cabal Evangel

Creature β€” Human Cleric

View card β†’
Avalanche
✨ 74% Match

Avalanche

Sorcery

View card β†’
Tithing Blade // Consuming Sepulcher
✨ 74% Match

Tithing Blade // Consuming Sepulcher

Artifact // Artifact

View card β†’
Ogre's Cleaver
✨ 74% Match

Ogre's Cleaver

Artifact β€” Equipment

View card β†’

Posts & guides

10 results
  • Commander Staples Checklist: Track Owned vs Missing EDH Upgrades2026-04-10

    Use the Commander Staples hub as a collection-aware upgrade checklist so you can see which EDH staples you already own, which ones are still missing, and what to buy next.

  • Building Atraxa +1/+1 Counters: Complete Commander Deck Guide2025-10-05

    Master the art of +1/+1 counters with Atraxa, Praetors' Voice. This comprehensive guide covers strategy, card choices, combos, and budget options for building the ultimate proliferate deck.

  • Budget Alternatives to Expensive Commander Cards: Save Hundreds Without Losing Power2025-10-05

    Can't afford Rhystic Study, Mana Crypt, or Cyclonic Rift? Discover budget alternatives that do 90% of the work for 10% of the price. Build powerful Commander decks without breaking the bank.

  • Top 50 Commander Staples Under $5: Budget-Friendly Cards for Every Deck2025-10-05

    Build powerful Commander decks without breaking the bank. Our curated list of 50 essential cards under $5 that work in almost any EDH deck.

  • Building Your First Commander Deck: Complete Beginner's Guide to EDH2025-10-05

    New to Commander/EDH? Learn how to build your first 100-card deck, choose a commander, balance your mana curve, and start playing Magic's most popular format.

  • Complete Commander Removal Guide: The Best Removal in Every Color2025-10-05

    Master removal in Commander with this comprehensive guide. Learn what removal to run in each color, when to use it, and see real card examples with prices and links.

  • Understanding MTG Color Identity: Complete Guide for Commander Deck Building2025-10-05

    Master Magic's color pie for Commander. Learn what each color does well, color combinations, and how to choose colors for your EDH deck strategy.

  • Top 10 Commander Staples Under $5: Budget Cards Every Deck Needs2025-10-05

    Discover the best Commander staples you can buy for under $5. These budget-friendly cards belong in almost every EDH deck, from removal to ramp to card draw.

  • Site-Wide Shopping Cart: Add Cards from Anywhere2025-10-05

    Shopping cart now follows you across the entire site. Add cards to cart from search results, card detail pages, scanner, or quick search. Perfect for trade shows and casual browsing.

  • Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy XIV Commander Deck - Scions & Spellcraft2025-09-25

    Why we like Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy XIV Commander Deck - Scions & Spellcraft for players and hobbyists.

Semantic search tips

  • Describe roles: β€œ2-drop mana dorks for Gruul land ramp”.
  • Add constraints: β€œbudget esper flicker win conditions <$5”.
  • Ask for synergy: β€œcommanders that love Investigate tokens”.
  • Use card text fragments when you remember partial rules text.

Developers: programmatic embeddings-powered results are available at /api/search?q=….

πŸ“·Scan🎴DeckπŸ”SearchπŸ“šCollection

Commander-first MTG companion

takescake keeps you brewing, scanning, and pricing without leaving the table.

Built on Gemma embeddings, NLWeb APIs, and nightly tcgcsv pricing so crawlers and players both trust what they see.

hello@takescake.comβ€’Seattle & remote

Tools

  • SearchSemantic + filters
  • ScannerCamera OCR + auto-crop
  • Deck StudioCommander balance
  • Playtest StudioGoldfish opening hands
  • Synergy ExplorerVisual similarity web
  • CollectionFinish + language

Explore

  • GuidesScanner + pricing
  • Card pagesPrintings & foils
  • AboutTeam + trust
  • AI guidanceRobots + NLWeb

Trust

  • Affiliate disclosureTCGplayer + Amazon

    Links to TCGplayer are affiliate links that may earn us a commission.

    As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

  • UpdatesChangelog & blog

Β© 2026 takescake β€” built by players, for players.

Card data from Scryfall. Prices proxied via tcgcsv. Privacy-respecting analytics with no cross-site tracking.