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Aatchik, Emerald Radian
Price tag $0.31

Legendary CreatureInsect Druid

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

#912 Current Rank
#1026 Last Week
#928 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Aatchik, Emerald Radian.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Aatchik, Emerald Radian decks.

Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
+6% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+4% Synergy $0.25
Trystan, Callous Cultivator Trystan, Penitent Culler Trystan, Callous Cultivator
+1% Synergy $0.30
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
-2% Synergy $2.63
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
-4% Synergy $22.78

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Aatchik, Emerald Radian's abilities and overall game plan.

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+57% Synergy $0.38
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
+52% Synergy $0.28
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+50% Synergy $0.30
Fumulus, the Infestation Fumulus, the Infestation
+50% Synergy $3.65
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+50% Synergy $0.33
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+48% Synergy $4.51
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+46% Synergy $2.60
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord Zask, Skittering Swarmlord
+45% Synergy $28.38
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+45% Synergy $0.33
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+44% Synergy $0.46

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Aatchik, Emerald Radian decks.

Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+43% Synergy $0.33
Seedship Broodtender Seedship Broodtender
+43% Synergy $0.17
Molt Tender Molt Tender
+43% Synergy $0.32
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+41% Synergy $0.23
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+39% Synergy $0.63
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+39% Synergy $1.11
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+35% Synergy $21.15
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+25% Synergy $14.56
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+25% Synergy $1.25
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+21% Synergy $5.10

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+3% Synergy $16.20
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $63.69
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $24.84
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $61.51

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Aatchik, Emerald Radian's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Amzu, Swarm's Hunger Amzu, Swarm's Hunger
+35% Synergy $17.72
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+34% Synergy $0.23
Hornet Nest Hornet Nest
+34% Synergy $0.31
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+33% Synergy $5.10
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+32% Synergy $1.12
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+31% Synergy $0.35
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+31% Synergy $0.39
Ant Queen Ant Queen
+31% Synergy $0.80
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+30% Synergy $10.07
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+28% Synergy $0.57
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+26% Synergy $0.23
Blightbeetle Blightbeetle
+24% Synergy $0.42
Webstrike Elite Webstrike Elite
+24% Synergy $0.23
Chitin Gravestalker Chitin Gravestalker
+23% Synergy $0.18
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+22% Synergy $0.82
Huskburster Swarm Huskburster Swarm
+22% Synergy $0.25
Broodhatch Nantuko Broodhatch Nantuko
+22% Synergy $0.26
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+21% Synergy $0.48
Hermit Druid Hermit Druid
+21% Synergy $7.78
Scute Mob Scute Mob
+21% Synergy $0.71
Six Six
+20% Synergy $7.77
Giant Adephage Giant Adephage
+20% Synergy $0.35
Iridescent Hornbeetle Iridescent Hornbeetle
+20% Synergy $0.23
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+19% Synergy $0.35
Moldgraf Millipede Moldgraf Millipede
+18% Synergy $0.07
Blex, Vexing Pest Search for Blex Blex, Vexing Pest
+18% Synergy $0.81
World Shaper World Shaper
+17% Synergy $7.50
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+17% Synergy $0.21
Devouring Swarm Devouring Swarm
+17% Synergy $0.07
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+16% Synergy $2.48
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+16% Synergy $0.18
Nantuko Husk Nantuko Husk
+15% Synergy $0.12
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.32
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+14% Synergy $1.81
Living Hive Living Hive
+14% Synergy $0.87
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+13% Synergy $2.17
Spring-Leaf Avenger Spring-Leaf Avenger
+13% Synergy $0.30
Altanak, the Thrice-Called Altanak, the Thrice-Called
+13% Synergy $0.13
Horizon Explorer Horizon Explorer
+12% Synergy $2.67
Gene Pollinator Gene Pollinator
+12% Synergy $0.27
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+9% Synergy $2.85
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+9% Synergy $1.94
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+8% Synergy $15.31
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+6% Synergy $3.81
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $1.49
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+5% Synergy $7.52
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.27
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-2% Synergy $13.51
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-13% Synergy $0.28
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-15% Synergy $1.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Aatchik, Emerald Radian safe.

Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+30% Synergy $0.33
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+21% Synergy $0.15
Village Rites Village Rites
+12% Synergy $0.58
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+8% Synergy $2.10
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+7% Synergy $0.14
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.47
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $11.91
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+6% Synergy $0.25
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+6% Synergy $2.96
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+6% Synergy $0.15
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+5% Synergy $0.81
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+5% Synergy $0.23
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.36
Feign Death Feign Death
+4% Synergy $1.12
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+4% Synergy $0.22
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+1% Synergy $4.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.85
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-1% Synergy $1.79
Harrow Harrow
-2% Synergy $0.29
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-6% Synergy $2.00
Putrefy Putrefy
-7% Synergy $0.28
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $4.43
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-8% Synergy $1.22
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-8% Synergy $1.98
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-9% Synergy $0.66
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.71
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-16% Synergy $13.06

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Aatchik, Emerald Radian's game plan and control the board.

Dread Return Dread Return
+32% Synergy $0.39
Victimize Victimize
+20% Synergy $0.53
Swarmyard Massacre Swarmyard Massacre
+17% Synergy $1.18
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+14% Synergy $5.41
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+12% Synergy $1.32
Quag Feast Quag Feast
+12% Synergy $0.19
Beacon of Creation Beacon of Creation
+12% Synergy $7.54
Reanimate Reanimate
+11% Synergy $8.54
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+10% Synergy $3.44
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+7% Synergy $0.36
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+7% Synergy $0.40
Living Death Living Death
+6% Synergy $2.39
Mulch Mulch
+6% Synergy $0.21
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+4% Synergy $1.26
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+4% Synergy $0.78
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $7.26
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+2% Synergy $0.50
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $6.81
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy $0.89
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.28
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
-3% Synergy $0.36
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.37
Cultivate Cultivate
-4% Synergy $0.26
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $13.59
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $7.91
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-6% Synergy $1.34
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.71
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-8% Synergy $0.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $9.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-13% Synergy $3.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+34% Synergy $0.21
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+26% Synergy $15.27
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+21% Synergy $4.32
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+17% Synergy $49.19
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+15% Synergy $1.01
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+15% Synergy $22.89
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.30
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+12% Synergy $3.43
Carrion Cruiser Carrion Cruiser
+11% Synergy $0.07
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+9% Synergy $1.23
Thunderous Velocipede Thunderous Velocipede
+9% Synergy $1.16
Thundering Broodwagon Thundering Broodwagon
+9% Synergy $0.07
Debris Beetle Debris Beetle
+8% Synergy $0.16
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+7% Synergy $7.04
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+7% Synergy $0.36
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+6% Synergy $2.20
Earthrumbler Earthrumbler
+6% Synergy $0.13
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.25
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+5% Synergy $18.77
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+2% Synergy $7.92
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+2% Synergy $0.20
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+2% Synergy $30.71
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
0% Synergy $2.08
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Aatchik, Emerald Radian's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+30% Synergy $6.53
The Hunger Tide Rises The Hunger Tide Rises
+22% Synergy $0.22
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+14% Synergy $0.47
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+13% Synergy $12.94
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+11% Synergy $0.30
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+8% Synergy $33.93
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+8% Synergy $5.69
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.72
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+7% Synergy $1.62
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+6% Synergy $24.49
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+6% Synergy $0.30
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+5% Synergy $1.63
Avatar Destiny Avatar Destiny
+5% Synergy $0.35
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+4% Synergy $5.41
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+2% Synergy $0.33
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+2% Synergy $31.24
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $8.62
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-1% Synergy $28.13
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-3% Synergy $5.92
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-5% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-6% Synergy $4.29

Utility Lands

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

Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+28% Synergy $0.65
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+28% Synergy $5.14
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+27% Synergy $2.94
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+12% Synergy $23.46
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+12% Synergy $0.27
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+12% Synergy $7.61
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+10% Synergy $6.70
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+9% Synergy $0.51
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $20.85
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+5% Synergy $0.26
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+5% Synergy $1.23
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $1.14
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $10.56
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.35
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+2% Synergy $15.88
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+2% Synergy $1.52
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+2% Synergy $4.22
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+1% Synergy $1.97
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.28
High Market High Market
-1% Synergy $1.31
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-2% Synergy $0.19
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $31.12
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $52.27
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $45.94
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $14.69
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $1.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.33
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+9% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+8% Synergy $0.31
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+6% Synergy $4.15
Veloheart Bike Veloheart Bike
+5% Synergy $0.08
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.53
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.25

Lands

The mana base foundation for Aatchik, Emerald Radian decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+25% Synergy $0.31
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+13% Synergy $11.04
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+12% Synergy $15.06
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+7% Synergy $0.60
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $11.91
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.29
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+4% Synergy $0.39
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+3% Synergy $8.23
Foggy Bottom Swamp Foggy Bottom Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.22
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+2% Synergy $0.13
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $6.81
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+2% Synergy $2.30
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.37
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+2% Synergy $0.23
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.24
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $49.97
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.21
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
0% Synergy $0.32
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
0% Synergy $0.45
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.29
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
0% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $2.43
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.85
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-1% Synergy $0.31
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-1% Synergy $1.73
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.27
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-2% Synergy $0.45
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-3% Synergy $4.16
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-4% Synergy $0.49
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-4% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.30
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-4% Synergy $5.95
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-5% Synergy $28.68
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-5% Synergy $5.05
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-6% Synergy $8.65
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.26
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.55
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-8% Synergy $1.22

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