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Ardoz, Cobbler of War
Price tag $5.08

Legendary CreatureGoblin Shaman

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3265 Current Rank
#3850 Last Week
#3040 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ardoz, Cobbler of War.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ardoz, Cobbler of War decks.

Raphael, the Nightwatcher Raphael, the Nightwatcher
+8% Synergy $1.49
Raphael's Technique Raphael's Technique
+2% Synergy $0.43

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ardoz, Cobbler of War's abilities and overall game plan.

Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+56% Synergy $0.53
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+56% Synergy $0.34
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+44% Synergy $0.18
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+43% Synergy $0.26
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+40% Synergy $2.35
Goblin Rabblemaster Goblin Rabblemaster
+38% Synergy $0.65
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+38% Synergy $3.08
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+38% Synergy $0.19
Battle Cry Goblin Battle Cry Goblin
+37% Synergy $0.27
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+36% Synergy $1.51

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ardoz, Cobbler of War decks.

Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+36% Synergy $6.64
Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+35% Synergy $5.74
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+34% Synergy $3.95
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+33% Synergy $5.71
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+28% Synergy $1.29
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+22% Synergy $0.28
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+20% Synergy $2.18
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-8% Synergy $11.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-13% Synergy $0.64

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-15% Synergy $15.11
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-16% Synergy $41.76

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ardoz, Cobbler of War's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Goblin Bushwhacker Goblin Bushwhacker
+31% Synergy $2.19
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+30% Synergy $0.24
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+28% Synergy $8.02
Fleeting Effigy Fleeting Effigy
+28% Synergy $0.11
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+25% Synergy $0.66
Goblin Traprunner Goblin Traprunner
+25% Synergy $0.29
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+23% Synergy $2.37
Rundvelt Hordemaster Rundvelt Hordemaster
+23% Synergy $2.23
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+23% Synergy $1.09
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+23% Synergy $0.33
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+22% Synergy $0.30
Hellrider Hellrider
+22% Synergy $2.40
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+22% Synergy $0.31
Goblin Piledriver Goblin Piledriver
+21% Synergy $2.66
Spark Elemental Spark Elemental
+21% Synergy $0.23
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+20% Synergy $2.48
Dropkick Bomber Dropkick Bomber
+20% Synergy $3.34
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+19% Synergy $0.25
Tilonalli's Summoner Tilonalli's Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.46
Relic Robber Relic Robber
+17% Synergy $0.25
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
+16% Synergy $4.97
Goblin Guide Goblin Guide
+16% Synergy $1.13
Hellspark Elemental Hellspark Elemental
+16% Synergy $0.23
Goblin King Goblin King
+15% Synergy $12.40
Muxus, Goblin Grandee Muxus, Goblin Grandee
+15% Synergy $14.43
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+15% Synergy $0.26
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+15% Synergy $0.34
Warren Instigator Warren Instigator
+14% Synergy $15.98
Bomat Courier Bomat Courier
+14% Synergy $0.18
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
+13% Synergy $8.80
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+13% Synergy $1.39
Conspicuous Snoop Conspicuous Snoop
+12% Synergy $5.40
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+12% Synergy $0.35
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+12% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+11% Synergy $0.29
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+11% Synergy $0.68
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+10% Synergy $1.03
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
+10% Synergy $0.33
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+9% Synergy $14.68
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+9% Synergy $0.30
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+9% Synergy $4.41
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+6% Synergy $26.03
Goblin Recruiter Goblin Recruiter
+6% Synergy $5.64
Goblin Chirurgeon Goblin Chirurgeon
+6% Synergy $0.60
Goblin Ringleader Goblin Ringleader
+6% Synergy $0.78
Anger Anger
+5% Synergy $0.49
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+5% Synergy $0.45
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+3% Synergy $0.30
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
0% Synergy $18.69
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-9% Synergy $4.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ardoz, Cobbler of War safe.

Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+25% Synergy $1.51
Force of Rage Force of Rage
+23% Synergy $0.32
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+12% Synergy $2.74
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+12% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+11% Synergy $0.22
End-Blaze Epiphany End-Blaze Epiphany
+8% Synergy $0.18
Fireblast Fireblast
+7% Synergy $0.48
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+5% Synergy $0.31
Pyrokinesis Pyrokinesis
+4% Synergy $2.47
Skullcrack Skullcrack
+4% Synergy $0.30
Raze the Effigy Raze the Effigy
+3% Synergy $0.19
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.22
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+2% Synergy $1.58
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.49
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $2.85
Brute Force Brute Force
+1% Synergy $0.17
Shock Shock
0% Synergy $0.09
Seething Song Seething Song
-3% Synergy $12.88
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-3% Synergy $5.38
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
-3% Synergy $3.48
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-4% Synergy $1.16
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-6% Synergy $0.27
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-6% Synergy $0.45
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $15.33
Abrade Abrade
-8% Synergy $0.35
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-9% Synergy $9.67
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-11% Synergy $5.48
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-12% Synergy $12.32
Big Score Big Score
-14% Synergy $0.69
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-15% Synergy $3.15
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-19% Synergy $68.21

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ardoz, Cobbler of War's game plan and control the board.

Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+16% Synergy $0.31
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+15% Synergy $0.24
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+12% Synergy $0.16
Goblin Grenade Goblin Grenade
+12% Synergy $0.46
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+11% Synergy $0.30
Indulge // Excess Indulge // Excess
+11% Synergy $0.44
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+10% Synergy $0.33
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+9% Synergy $0.22
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+9% Synergy $0.31
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+8% Synergy $1.69
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+8% Synergy $0.30
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+8% Synergy $2.71
Purphoros's Intervention Purphoros's Intervention
+8% Synergy $0.14
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+8% Synergy $0.14
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+6% Synergy $0.20
Firecat Blitz Firecat Blitz
+6% Synergy $0.31
Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
+5% Synergy $3.83
Snort Snort
+5% Synergy $0.30
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+4% Synergy $0.16
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+4% Synergy $2.28
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+4% Synergy $0.39
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+4% Synergy $0.46
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+4% Synergy $0.22
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.41
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
+3% Synergy $2.31
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+2% Synergy $0.29
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+2% Synergy $0.54
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+2% Synergy $0.24
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+1% Synergy $0.38
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.82
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
0% Synergy $0.15
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $2063.83
Crash Through Crash Through
-1% Synergy $0.17
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-2% Synergy $0.35
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
-2% Synergy $4.70
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-4% Synergy $3.98
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-5% Synergy $1.26
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $7.33
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-5% Synergy $7.70
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-7% Synergy $0.20
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-16% Synergy $0.27
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-17% Synergy $2.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+34% Synergy $0.99
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+16% Synergy $0.32
Captain's Claws Captain's Claws
+11% Synergy $0.34
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+10% Synergy $2.84
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+6% Synergy $0.62
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+4% Synergy $0.25
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+4% Synergy $0.75
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $4.33
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+1% Synergy $7.62
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
0% Synergy $0.84
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $1.95
Embercleave Embercleave
0% Synergy $9.06
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
0% Synergy $16.92
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-3% Synergy $7.35
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-7% Synergy $3.77
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-9% Synergy $6.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $3.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.92

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ardoz, Cobbler of War's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+28% Synergy $3.12
In the Web of War In the Web of War
+27% Synergy $0.89
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+21% Synergy $3.80
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+19% Synergy $0.59
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+17% Synergy $1.31
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+17% Synergy $0.37
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+16% Synergy $0.52
Quest for the Goblin Lord Quest for the Goblin Lord
+16% Synergy $1.44
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+12% Synergy $3.18
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+12% Synergy $1.05
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+11% Synergy $0.39
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+10% Synergy $4.63
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+10% Synergy $11.01
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+10% Synergy $1.20
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+9% Synergy $0.26
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+9% Synergy $7.95
Goblin Oriflamme Goblin Oriflamme
+9% Synergy $0.25
War Effort War Effort
+9% Synergy $0.17
Fervor Fervor
+8% Synergy $4.96
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+8% Synergy $0.66
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+7% Synergy $0.40
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+7% Synergy $2.54
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+7% Synergy $0.34
Kumano Faces Kakkazan Etching of Kumano Kumano Faces Kakkazan
+7% Synergy $0.22
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.23
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+7% Synergy $0.33
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+5% Synergy $2.52
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+3% Synergy $0.36
Boggart Shenanigans Boggart Shenanigans
+3% Synergy $3.81
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.39
Pandemonium Pandemonium
+3% Synergy $6.99
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+3% Synergy $0.26
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+3% Synergy $0.26
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+2% Synergy $0.47
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-1% Synergy $0.43
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-4% Synergy $32.01
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-8% Synergy $6.93
City on Fire City on Fire
-8% Synergy $11.29
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-11% Synergy $16.71

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ardoz, Cobbler of War to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+21% Synergy $0.47
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+7% Synergy $0.45
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-4% Synergy $2.86

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+36% Synergy $0.28
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+32% Synergy $1.62
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+22% Synergy $2.42
Goblin Burrows Goblin Burrows
+21% Synergy $0.74
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+16% Synergy $2.05
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+9% Synergy $10.13
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $2.23
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+8% Synergy $20.37
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $24.79
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.32
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+5% Synergy $0.26
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+5% Synergy $2.31
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+4% Synergy $0.31
Wasteland Wasteland
+3% Synergy $26.69
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+3% Synergy $0.34
Mutavault Mutavault
+2% Synergy $4.66
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+1% Synergy $0.32
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
0% Synergy $0.16
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-1% Synergy $4.69
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-3% Synergy $1.94
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-4% Synergy $1.68
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.40
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-5% Synergy $1.15
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-5% Synergy $1.52
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.49
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-6% Synergy $17.10
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $51.46
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.35
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $5.65
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-7% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+26% Synergy $0.35
Blitzball Blitzball
+5% Synergy $0.19
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.46
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.87
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
0% Synergy $0.30
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-1% Synergy $0.39
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-1% Synergy $10.69
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $36.86
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-6% Synergy $0.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.92
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-9% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.19

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ardoz, Cobbler of War decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.46
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $35.66
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.32
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $16.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $32.49
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.49
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $16.12
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.82
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $49.00
Mountain Mountain
-4% Synergy $0.18
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-5% Synergy $7.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $15.33

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