Emry, Lurker of the Loch

Emry, Lurker of the Loch is a blue legendary creature that counts as recursion. It appears in the recommended lists of 127 commanders, and 4% of blue decks run it.

Type: Legendary Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Cost: 2U

Color identity: Blue

Reference price: €0.92

Oldest printing: Throne of Eldraine

Role in the deck: recursion

Rules text

Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each artifact you control.) When Emry enters, mill four cards. {T}: Choose target artifact card in your graveyard. You may cast that card this turn. (You still pay its costs. Timing rules still apply.)

Official text (Scryfall).

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Commanders that play it

The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.

Commander	Identity	Inclusion	Synergy
Mishra, Eminent One	Black · Red · Blue	79%	+75%
Lara Croft, Tomb Raider	Green · Red · Blue	74%	+73%
Golbez, Crystal Collector	Black · Blue	71%	+67%
Tetzin, Gnome Champion // The Golden-Gear Colossus	Red · Blue · White	75%	+66%
Ashnod the Uncaring	Black · Red · Blue	68%	+65%
Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice	Red · Blue	68%	+63%
Iron Man, Titan of Innovation	Red · Blue	66%	+61%
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals	Blue	72%	+60%
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy	Blue	72%	+60%
Bilbo, Thief in the Night	Blue	68%	+56%
Krang, Master Mind	Blue	68%	+56%
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel	Red · Blue · White	65%	+56%
Ashad, the Lone Cyberman	Black · Red · Blue	60%	+56%
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic	Blue	67%	+55%
Scientist Supreme of A.I.M.	Black · Blue	58%	+54%
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept	Black · Blue	56%	+51%
Neerdiv, Devious Diver	Blue	63%	+51%
Nick Valentine, Private Eye	Blue	62%	+50%
Winter, Cursed Rider	Black · Blue	54%	+50%
Idris, Soul of the TARDIS	Red · Blue	54%	+49%
The Fifteenth Doctor	Red · Blue	54%	+49%
Mishra, Artificer Prodigy	Black · Red · Blue	52%	+48%
Senator Peacock	Blue	60%	+48%
Aloy, Savior of Meridian	Green · Blue	50%	+48%

How much it is played, by color identity

Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.

Archetypes where it shows up

The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.

Artifacts · 117 Combo · 73 Tokens · 51 Control · 37 Affinity · 30 Historic · 27 Voltron · 26 Clones · 22

Known combos with Emry, Lurker of the Loch

According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.

Emry, Lurker of the Loch + Mindslaver → You control one opponent on each of their turns, Lock
Emry, Lurker of the Loch + Mirran Spy + Mishra's Bauble → Infinite artifact ETB, Infinite artifact LTB, Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers
Emry, Lurker of the Loch + The One Ring + Krark-Clan Ironworks → Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you, You have protection from everything, Lock
Time Sieve + Myr Battlesphere + Emry, Lurker of the Loch → Infinite turns, Lock
Emry, Lurker of the Loch + Mirran Spy + Lotus Petal → Infinite artifact ETB, Infinite artifact LTB, Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers
Emry, Lurker of the Loch + Coretapper + Magistrate's Scepter → Infinite turns, Lock
Emry, Lurker of the Loch + Mirran Spy + Tormod's Crypt → Infinite artifact ETB, Infinite artifact LTB, Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers
Emry, Lurker of the Loch + Mirran Spy + Urza's Bauble → Infinite artifact ETB, Infinite artifact LTB, Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers

Cards that go with it

The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.

Frequently asked questions

Which Commander decks play Emry, Lurker of the Loch?

It is in the recommended lists of 127 commanders, with an average inclusion of 42% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Mishra, Eminent One · Lara Croft, Tomb Raider · Golbez, Crystal Collector. Overall, 4% of blue decks run it.

How much does Emry, Lurker of the Loch cost?

Its reference price is €0.92 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.

Does Emry, Lurker of the Loch have combos?

Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Emry, Lurker of the Loch + Mindslaver. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.

Can I play Emry, Lurker of the Loch in my deck?

It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is blue, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.