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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

#1093 Current Rank
#1165 Last Week
#917 Past 2 Years

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.

Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
+16% Synergy $3.71
Blech, Loafing Pest Blech, Loafing Pest
+10% Synergy $0.46
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
+5% Synergy $0.39
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+4% Synergy $2.57
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
-3% Synergy $1.15

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
+58% Synergy $0.38
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
+51% Synergy $0.34
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+50% Synergy $0.32
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+50% Synergy $0.34
Fumulus, the Infestation Fumulus, the Infestation
+49% Synergy $8.98
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+46% Synergy $10.57
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord Zask, Skittering Swarmlord
+45% Synergy $33.93
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+45% Synergy $2.90
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+45% Synergy $0.26
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+43% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

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

Molt Tender Molt Tender
+43% Synergy $0.31
Seedship Broodtender Seedship Broodtender
+42% Synergy $0.27
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+41% Synergy $0.31
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+41% Synergy $0.40
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+39% Synergy $1.05
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+38% Synergy $0.66
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+36% Synergy $16.60
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+25% Synergy $16.24
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+23% Synergy $1.70
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+19% Synergy $6.27

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $18.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $61.79
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $28.68
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $72.88

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 $18.75
Hornet Nest Hornet Nest
+34% Synergy $0.27
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+33% Synergy $0.42
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+32% Synergy $0.90
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+32% Synergy $0.50
Ant Queen Ant Queen
+31% Synergy $0.82
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+31% Synergy $5.02
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+30% Synergy $0.36
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+29% Synergy $11.42
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+29% Synergy $0.94
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+26% Synergy $0.31
Webstrike Elite Webstrike Elite
+23% Synergy $0.27
Blightbeetle Blightbeetle
+23% Synergy $0.44
Huskburster Swarm Huskburster Swarm
+22% Synergy $0.25
Chitin Gravestalker Chitin Gravestalker
+22% Synergy $0.19
Broodhatch Nantuko Broodhatch Nantuko
+22% Synergy $0.30
Scute Mob Scute Mob
+21% Synergy $0.76
Hermit Druid Hermit Druid
+20% Synergy $9.30
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+20% Synergy $0.31
Six Six
+19% Synergy $5.45
Giant Adephage Giant Adephage
+19% Synergy $0.37
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+19% Synergy $0.40
Iridescent Hornbeetle Iridescent Hornbeetle
+18% Synergy $0.30
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+18% Synergy $0.39
Moldgraf Millipede Moldgraf Millipede
+18% Synergy $0.13
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+17% Synergy $0.30
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+16% Synergy $0.21
Devouring Swarm Devouring Swarm
+16% Synergy $0.11
Blex, Vexing Pest Search for Blex Blex, Vexing Pest
+16% Synergy $12.98
World Shaper World Shaper
+16% Synergy $6.76
Nantuko Husk Nantuko Husk
+15% Synergy $0.18
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+14% Synergy $0.46
Living Hive Living Hive
+14% Synergy $1.06
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+14% Synergy $2.21
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+13% Synergy $0.27
Spring-Leaf Avenger Spring-Leaf Avenger
+13% Synergy $0.32
Altanak, the Thrice-Called Altanak, the Thrice-Called
+12% Synergy $0.29
Horizon Explorer Horizon Explorer
+11% Synergy $2.40
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+11% Synergy $0.97
Gene Pollinator Gene Pollinator
+11% Synergy $0.28
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+8% Synergy $1.80
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+7% Synergy $1.65
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+6% Synergy $13.52
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+6% Synergy $1.84
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+5% Synergy $4.57
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+3% Synergy $9.65
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $11.93
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-13% Synergy $0.23
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-16% Synergy $0.44

Instants

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

Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+31% Synergy $0.27
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+20% Synergy $0.28
Village Rites Village Rites
+12% Synergy $0.55
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+8% Synergy $2.05
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+7% Synergy $0.29
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+6% Synergy $0.31
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $13.96
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+5% Synergy $3.38
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+5% Synergy $0.18
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.40
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+4% Synergy $0.21
Feign Death Feign Death
+4% Synergy $1.03
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+4% Synergy $0.21
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.36
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+3% Synergy $0.20
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+3% Synergy $0.34
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+0% Synergy $4.97
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.63
Harrow Harrow
-1% Synergy $0.33
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-1% Synergy $2.63
Putrefy Putrefy
-4% Synergy $0.30
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-5% Synergy $2.78
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $3.90
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-7% Synergy $1.19
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-7% Synergy $0.96
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.51
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-9% Synergy $0.76
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-16% Synergy $14.58

Sorceries

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

Dread Return Dread Return
+32% Synergy $0.42
Victimize Victimize
+20% Synergy $1.72
Swarmyard Massacre Swarmyard Massacre
+18% Synergy $3.21
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+14% Synergy $5.06
Beacon of Creation Beacon of Creation
+11% Synergy $7.71
Reanimate Reanimate
+11% Synergy $8.28
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+11% Synergy $5.12
Quag Feast Quag Feast
+11% Synergy $0.21
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+10% Synergy $0.38
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+6% Synergy $0.28
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+6% Synergy $0.43
Living Death Living Death
+6% Synergy $2.18
Mulch Mulch
+6% Synergy $0.27
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+4% Synergy $1.66
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+4% Synergy $0.88
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+3% Synergy $0.68
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+2% Synergy $9.91
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $6.50
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+0% Synergy $0.91
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.21
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.36
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $16.86
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy $1.48
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $5.18
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.56
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.40
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
-7% Synergy $0.52
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $5.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy $2.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+33% Synergy $0.29
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+26% Synergy $17.24
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+20% Synergy $4.33
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+16% Synergy $54.81
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+15% Synergy $18.39
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+14% Synergy $0.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.30
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+12% Synergy $4.11
Carrion Cruiser Carrion Cruiser
+10% Synergy $0.10
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+9% Synergy $0.81
Thundering Broodwagon Thundering Broodwagon
+8% Synergy $0.13
Thunderous Velocipede Thunderous Velocipede
+8% Synergy $1.29
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+7% Synergy $7.16
Debris Beetle Debris Beetle
+6% Synergy $0.10
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+6% Synergy $0.33
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+5% Synergy $2.91
Earthrumbler Earthrumbler
+5% Synergy $0.16
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.29
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $24.45
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+2% Synergy $0.24
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+2% Synergy $5.62
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+2% Synergy $33.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

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

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+30% Synergy $5.30
The Hunger Tide Rises The Hunger Tide Rises
+22% Synergy $0.25
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+13% Synergy $0.34
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+12% Synergy $12.20
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+11% Synergy $0.34
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+8% Synergy $5.91
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+7% Synergy $1.75
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.25
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+6% Synergy $32.45
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $25.95
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+5% Synergy $0.36
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+4% Synergy $2.69
Avatar Destiny Avatar Destiny
+4% Synergy $0.26
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+3% Synergy $9.59
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+1% Synergy $0.32
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+1% Synergy $35.62
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+0% Synergy $4.93
Grave Pact Grave Pact
0% Synergy $30.39
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-2% Synergy $8.03
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-3% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $4.21

Utility Lands

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

Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+29% Synergy $0.82
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+28% Synergy $5.32
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+26% Synergy $3.94
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+11% Synergy $3.86
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+11% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $26.40
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+9% Synergy $0.37
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+9% Synergy $4.23
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $24.28
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+5% Synergy $0.31
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+4% Synergy $2.16
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $10.89
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $0.91
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+2% Synergy $1.79
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+0% Synergy $12.92
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.33
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
0% Synergy $3.90
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $33.13
High Market High Market
-2% Synergy $0.44
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-3% Synergy $0.27
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $51.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $64.75
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $15.65
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.73
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+10% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+7% Synergy $0.38
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+6% Synergy $3.44
Veloheart Bike Veloheart Bike
+5% Synergy $0.09
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $1.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $3.30

Lands

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

Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+26% Synergy $0.29
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+11% Synergy $16.05
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+11% Synergy $11.14
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $13.96
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+5% Synergy $0.27
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $0.93
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Foggy Bottom Swamp Foggy Bottom Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.18
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+2% Synergy $0.29
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $6.50
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.20
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $1.88
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+1% Synergy $0.39
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+1% Synergy $0.31
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+0% Synergy $1.89
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+0% Synergy $0.11
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+0% Synergy $0.37
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+0% Synergy $50.28
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy $2.00
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+0% Synergy $0.16
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
0% Synergy $1.93
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.28
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
0% Synergy $0.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.63
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
0% Synergy $0.33
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.35
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.30
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.30
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-3% Synergy $5.45
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-3% Synergy $7.49
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-3% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.82
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-4% Synergy $6.03
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-4% Synergy $31.32
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-5% Synergy $0.40
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-6% Synergy $9.55
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.21
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-7% Synergy $0.49
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-7% Synergy $0.96
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.47

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