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Aatchik, Emerald Radian
Price tag $0.35

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

#1033 Current Rank
#995 Last Week
#926 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.

Blech, Loafing Pest Blech, Loafing Pest
+13% Synergy $0.33
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
+12% Synergy $2.53
Lord Dregg, Insect Invader Lord Dregg, Insect Invader
+9% Synergy $0.16
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
+5% Synergy $0.31
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+3% Synergy $3.65

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
+59% Synergy $0.40
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
+52% Synergy $0.33
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+51% Synergy $0.36
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+50% Synergy $0.25
Fumulus, the Infestation Fumulus, the Infestation
+50% Synergy $4.77
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+47% Synergy $4.95
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+46% Synergy $2.77
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord Zask, Skittering Swarmlord
+46% Synergy $28.15
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+45% Synergy $0.27
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+44% Synergy $0.38

Top Cards

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

Seedship Broodtender Seedship Broodtender
+43% Synergy $0.23
Molt Tender Molt Tender
+43% Synergy $0.34
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+42% Synergy $0.44
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+42% Synergy $0.19
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+39% Synergy $0.62
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+39% Synergy $0.92
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+37% Synergy $20.52
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+25% Synergy $15.53
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+24% Synergy $0.75
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+21% Synergy $5.69

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+3% Synergy $17.39
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $63.51
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $26.91
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $68.64

Creatures

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

Amzu, Swarm's Hunger Amzu, Swarm's Hunger
+36% Synergy $17.30
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+34% Synergy $0.26
Hornet Nest Hornet Nest
+34% Synergy $0.32
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+32% Synergy $0.38
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+32% Synergy $0.81
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+32% Synergy $4.45
Ant Queen Ant Queen
+32% Synergy $0.83
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+31% Synergy $0.36
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+30% Synergy $10.61
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+28% Synergy $0.64
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+26% Synergy $0.26
Blightbeetle Blightbeetle
+24% Synergy $0.52
Webstrike Elite Webstrike Elite
+24% Synergy $0.26
Huskburster Swarm Huskburster Swarm
+23% Synergy $0.27
Broodhatch Nantuko Broodhatch Nantuko
+22% Synergy $0.30
Chitin Gravestalker Chitin Gravestalker
+22% Synergy $0.08
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+21% Synergy $0.37
Scute Mob Scute Mob
+21% Synergy $0.76
Hermit Druid Hermit Druid
+21% Synergy $7.98
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+20% Synergy $0.34
Six Six
+20% Synergy $5.48
Giant Adephage Giant Adephage
+20% Synergy $0.33
Iridescent Hornbeetle Iridescent Hornbeetle
+20% Synergy $0.21
Moldgraf Millipede Moldgraf Millipede
+19% Synergy $0.08
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+19% Synergy $0.33
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+17% Synergy $0.30
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+17% Synergy $0.29
World Shaper World Shaper
+17% Synergy $6.79
Blex, Vexing Pest Search for Blex Blex, Vexing Pest
+17% Synergy $3.66
Devouring Swarm Devouring Swarm
+17% Synergy $0.09
Nantuko Husk Nantuko Husk
+16% Synergy $0.24
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+15% Synergy $0.57
Living Hive Living Hive
+15% Synergy $0.86
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.33
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+14% Synergy $2.01
Spring-Leaf Avenger Spring-Leaf Avenger
+13% Synergy $0.31
Altanak, the Thrice-Called Altanak, the Thrice-Called
+13% Synergy $0.26
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+12% Synergy $0.67
Horizon Explorer Horizon Explorer
+12% Synergy $2.15
Gene Pollinator Gene Pollinator
+12% Synergy $0.26
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+9% Synergy $1.86
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+8% Synergy $1.54
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+7% Synergy $12.26
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+6% Synergy $4.18
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $1.84
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+5% Synergy $8.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.27
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $13.64
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-13% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-16% Synergy $0.40

Instants

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

Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+31% Synergy $0.28
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+20% Synergy $0.15
Village Rites Village Rites
+12% Synergy $0.86
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+8% Synergy $1.89
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+7% Synergy $0.19
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.38
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $13.87
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+6% Synergy $0.39
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+6% Synergy $3.04
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+6% Synergy $0.11
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+5% Synergy $0.27
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+5% Synergy $0.28
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.35
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+4% Synergy $0.32
Feign Death Feign Death
+4% Synergy $1.06
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+4% Synergy $0.25
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+1% Synergy $3.60
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.06
Harrow Harrow
-1% Synergy $0.33
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-2% Synergy $2.22
Putrefy Putrefy
-5% Synergy $0.36
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-6% Synergy $1.69
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $6.77
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-8% Synergy $0.92
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-8% Synergy $1.31
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-9% Synergy $0.59
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.46
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-16% Synergy $13.67

Sorceries

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

Dread Return Dread Return
+32% Synergy $0.47
Victimize Victimize
+20% Synergy $1.20
Swarmyard Massacre Swarmyard Massacre
+19% Synergy $1.84
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+15% Synergy $3.58
Beacon of Creation Beacon of Creation
+12% Synergy $7.63
Quag Feast Quag Feast
+12% Synergy $0.24
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+11% Synergy $0.67
Reanimate Reanimate
+11% Synergy $9.11
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+11% Synergy $4.19
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+7% Synergy $0.35
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+7% Synergy $0.34
Living Death Living Death
+6% Synergy $1.90
Mulch Mulch
+6% Synergy $0.23
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+4% Synergy $1.34
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+4% Synergy $0.93
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+3% Synergy $0.82
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $8.44
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $7.56
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy $0.78
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.38
Cultivate Cultivate
-4% Synergy $0.29
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $16.33
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.27
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-5% Synergy $1.16
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
-5% Synergy $0.49
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $4.74
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.52
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-7% Synergy $0.37
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $5.05
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-13% Synergy $2.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+34% Synergy $0.20
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+26% Synergy $16.47
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+21% Synergy $3.94
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+17% Synergy $54.75
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+15% Synergy $21.66
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+14% Synergy $0.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.30
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+13% Synergy $3.60
Carrion Cruiser Carrion Cruiser
+11% Synergy $0.06
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+9% Synergy $0.55
Thundering Broodwagon Thundering Broodwagon
+9% Synergy $0.09
Thunderous Velocipede Thunderous Velocipede
+8% Synergy $1.49
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+7% Synergy $7.73
Debris Beetle Debris Beetle
+7% Synergy $0.12
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+7% Synergy $0.32
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+6% Synergy $2.18
Earthrumbler Earthrumbler
+6% Synergy $0.12
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.30
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+5% Synergy $21.67
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+2% Synergy $5.27
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+2% Synergy $0.25
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+2% Synergy $30.77
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
0% Synergy $2.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $3.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+31% Synergy $5.51
The Hunger Tide Rises The Hunger Tide Rises
+22% Synergy $0.21
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+14% Synergy $0.42
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+13% Synergy $13.70
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+12% Synergy $0.26
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+8% Synergy $1.82
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+8% Synergy $5.08
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.26
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+7% Synergy $31.75
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+6% Synergy $25.91
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+6% Synergy $0.21
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+5% Synergy $1.97
Avatar Destiny Avatar Destiny
+5% Synergy $0.28
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+4% Synergy $5.92
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+2% Synergy $0.33
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+2% Synergy $39.39
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $3.97
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-1% Synergy $30.17
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-3% Synergy $7.49
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-4% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-6% Synergy $4.09

Utility Lands

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

Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+28% Synergy $0.74
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+28% Synergy $5.51
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+27% Synergy $4.31
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+12% Synergy $0.20
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+12% Synergy $4.64
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+11% Synergy $23.89
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+10% Synergy $5.07
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+10% Synergy $0.29
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $24.40
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+5% Synergy $0.26
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+5% Synergy $1.12
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $11.36
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $0.70
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+2% Synergy $16.41
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+2% Synergy $1.68
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+2% Synergy $4.85
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
0% Synergy $2.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $1.13
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-2% Synergy $0.40
High Market High Market
-2% Synergy $0.46
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $29.55
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $49.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $59.22
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $14.95
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+10% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+8% Synergy $0.37
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+6% Synergy $2.03
Veloheart Bike Veloheart Bike
+5% Synergy $0.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.19

Lands

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

Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+26% Synergy $0.31
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+12% Synergy $10.78
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+11% Synergy $16.44
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+6% Synergy $0.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $13.87
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $0.86
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+3% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Foggy Bottom Swamp Foggy Bottom Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.19
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+2% Synergy $1.36
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+2% Synergy $0.07
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $7.56
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+2% Synergy $1.52
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+2% Synergy $0.32
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+1% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.21
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.11
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.33
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $48.51
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.09
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.26
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
0% Synergy $0.33
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
0% Synergy $1.74
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.06
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $1.09
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $33.01
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-3% Synergy $5.84
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.27
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-4% Synergy $0.38
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-4% Synergy $0.37
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-4% Synergy $6.57
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-5% Synergy $28.97
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.99
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-5% Synergy $0.46
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-6% Synergy $8.68
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.26
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.49
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-8% Synergy $0.92

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