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Ardoz, Cobbler of War
Price tag $5.81

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

#3294 Current Rank
#3426 Last Week
#3094 Past 2 Years

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.

Pick Up the Pace Pick Up the Pace
+49% Synergy

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
+50% Synergy $0.34
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+41% Synergy $0.18
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+41% Synergy $0.30
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+38% Synergy $2.27
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+37% Synergy $1.72
Goblin Rabblemaster Goblin Rabblemaster
+37% Synergy $0.67
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+36% Synergy $0.26
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+35% Synergy $2.01
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+35% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

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

Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+35% Synergy $6.85
Battle Cry Goblin Battle Cry Goblin
+34% Synergy $0.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+34% Synergy $6.30
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+30% Synergy $3.30
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+27% Synergy $1.53
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+21% Synergy $0.24
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+20% Synergy $2.26
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy $0.96
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-6% Synergy $12.67
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.33

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-15% Synergy $15.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $43.06

Creatures

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

Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+34% Synergy $5.91
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+32% Synergy $0.27
Fleeting Effigy Fleeting Effigy
+30% Synergy $0.23
Goblin Bushwhacker Goblin Bushwhacker
+30% Synergy $1.58
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+27% Synergy $7.62
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+26% Synergy $0.30
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+22% Synergy $1.24
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+22% Synergy $0.23
Goblin Traprunner Goblin Traprunner
+22% Synergy $0.27
Rundvelt Hordemaster Rundvelt Hordemaster
+22% Synergy $3.04
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+22% Synergy $0.59
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+21% Synergy $0.31
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+21% Synergy $0.36
Dropkick Bomber Dropkick Bomber
+21% Synergy $2.56
Spark Elemental Spark Elemental
+20% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Piledriver Goblin Piledriver
+20% Synergy $3.17
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+19% Synergy $2.48
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+19% Synergy $3.10
Goblin Guide Goblin Guide
+18% Synergy $1.07
Hellrider Hellrider
+18% Synergy $2.95
Goblin King Goblin King
+17% Synergy $13.40
Hellspark Elemental Hellspark Elemental
+15% Synergy $0.23
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+15% Synergy $0.22
Muxus, Goblin Grandee Muxus, Goblin Grandee
+15% Synergy $14.49
Tilonalli's Summoner Tilonalli's Summoner
+14% Synergy $0.49
Relic Robber Relic Robber
+13% Synergy $0.26
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
+13% Synergy $6.45
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+13% Synergy $1.66
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
+13% Synergy $9.47
Bomat Courier Bomat Courier
+13% Synergy $0.23
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+12% Synergy $0.28
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+12% Synergy $0.36
Raphael, the Nightwatcher Raphael, the Nightwatcher
+12% Synergy $1.32
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+12% Synergy $0.34
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+11% Synergy $0.35
Conspicuous Snoop Conspicuous Snoop
+11% Synergy $4.64
Warren Instigator Warren Instigator
+11% Synergy $14.43
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+10% Synergy $3.42
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+8% Synergy $0.84
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+8% Synergy $16.69
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+7% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Chirurgeon Goblin Chirurgeon
+7% Synergy $1.00
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+7% Synergy $29.76
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+7% Synergy $4.44
Goblin Recruiter Goblin Recruiter
+5% Synergy $6.45
Goblin Ringleader Goblin Ringleader
+5% Synergy $0.93
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+5% Synergy $0.43
Anger Anger
+3% Synergy $0.45
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+3% Synergy $0.37
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-6% Synergy $22.31

Instants

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

Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+24% Synergy $2.17
Force of Rage Force of Rage
+22% Synergy $0.29
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+11% Synergy $3.78
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+11% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+9% Synergy $0.22
Fireblast Fireblast
+7% Synergy $0.73
Skullcrack Skullcrack
+6% Synergy $0.27
End-Blaze Epiphany End-Blaze Epiphany
+5% Synergy $0.19
Searing Blaze Searing Blaze
+5% Synergy $0.92
Tarfire Tarfire
+5% Synergy $0.35
Incinerate Incinerate
+5% Synergy $0.41
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+4% Synergy $0.31
Pyrokinesis Pyrokinesis
+3% Synergy $3.21
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+3% Synergy $1.54
Shock Shock
+1% Synergy $0.12
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-3% Synergy $6.19
Seething Song Seething Song
-3% Synergy $13.22
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-4% Synergy $1.38
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.31
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-6% Synergy $0.45
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-6% Synergy $16.68
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-8% Synergy $0.28
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-9% Synergy $11.27
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-10% Synergy $7.10
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-12% Synergy $12.52
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-12% Synergy $11.70
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-13% Synergy $3.10
Big Score Big Score
-14% Synergy $0.50
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-18% Synergy $70.06

Sorceries

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

Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+16% Synergy $0.36
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+13% Synergy $0.19
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+12% Synergy $0.15
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+11% Synergy $0.23
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+11% Synergy $0.28
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+10% Synergy $0.31
Goblin Grenade Goblin Grenade
+10% Synergy $0.48
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+10% Synergy $0.38
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+9% Synergy $3.09
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+8% Synergy $0.26
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+7% Synergy $1.66
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+7% Synergy $0.38
Purphoros's Intervention Purphoros's Intervention
+7% Synergy $0.18
Indulge // Excess Indulge // Excess
+7% Synergy $0.53
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+6% Synergy $0.24
Firecat Blitz Firecat Blitz
+6% Synergy $0.30
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+5% Synergy $0.19
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+4% Synergy $0.40
Snort Snort
+3% Synergy $0.35
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+3% Synergy $0.40
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.30
Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
+3% Synergy $3.13
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+2% Synergy $0.49
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+2% Synergy $2.45
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+2% Synergy $0.23
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+1% Synergy $0.57
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.94
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
+1% Synergy $2.46
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
0% Synergy $0.25
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-1% Synergy $0.38
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $2063.83
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $9.02
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-4% Synergy $7.76
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-5% Synergy $0.26
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-5% Synergy $1.15
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-12% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-13% Synergy $0.87
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-14% Synergy $1.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+32% Synergy $1.09
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+15% Synergy $0.29
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+8% Synergy $2.81
Captain's Claws Captain's Claws
+7% Synergy $0.33
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+6% Synergy $0.57
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+5% Synergy $0.30
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+2% Synergy $7.08
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $4.20
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $2.58
Embercleave Embercleave
+0% Synergy $9.49
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
0% Synergy $0.91
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-1% Synergy $5.77
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-8% Synergy $5.47
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+28% Synergy $3.76
In the Web of War In the Web of War
+24% Synergy $0.85
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+20% Synergy $3.33
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+19% Synergy $0.91
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+15% Synergy $0.82
Quest for the Goblin Lord Quest for the Goblin Lord
+15% Synergy $1.54
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+14% Synergy $0.88
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+14% Synergy $0.40
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+12% Synergy $2.63
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+12% Synergy $0.99
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+11% Synergy $3.58
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+10% Synergy $0.30
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+9% Synergy $6.68
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+8% Synergy $1.86
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+8% Synergy $11.52
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+8% Synergy $0.64
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+8% Synergy $0.64
Kumano Faces Kakkazan Etching of Kumano Kumano Faces Kakkazan
+8% Synergy $0.26
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+7% Synergy $0.32
Fervor Fervor
+7% Synergy $5.18
War Effort War Effort
+7% Synergy $0.25
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+7% Synergy $3.38
Goblin Oriflamme Goblin Oriflamme
+6% Synergy $0.36
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+6% Synergy $0.34
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+5% Synergy $0.56
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+4% Synergy $0.71
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+3% Synergy $0.37
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.40
Boggart Shenanigans Boggart Shenanigans
+1% Synergy $3.62
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-1% Synergy $0.54
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-9% Synergy $6.96

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+18% Synergy $0.54
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+6% Synergy $0.47
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-3% Synergy $3.05

Utility Lands

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

Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+32% Synergy $2.14
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+22% Synergy $2.49
Goblin Burrows Goblin Burrows
+18% Synergy $0.76
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+16% Synergy $1.98
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+10% Synergy $7.61
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+9% Synergy $18.98
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.36
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $24.60
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $2.44
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+4% Synergy $0.25
Wasteland Wasteland
+4% Synergy $28.49
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+3% Synergy $0.33
Mutavault Mutavault
+2% Synergy $4.53
Fountainport Fountainport
+2% Synergy $3.44
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+1% Synergy $0.34
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.35
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-1% Synergy $2.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $50.07
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.38
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-4% Synergy $2.09
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-4% Synergy $16.17
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-5% Synergy $1.36
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-5% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.93
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $7.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+24% Synergy $0.34
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $4.22
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+0% Synergy $0.32
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+0% Synergy $11.72
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.59
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-1% Synergy $0.40
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $35.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.48
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-7% Synergy $0.44
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-9% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $0.98

Lands

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

Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.71
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $36.05
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $17.79
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $31.35
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $18.32
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.94
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.22
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $49.31
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $9.02
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.34
Mountain Mountain
-5% Synergy $2.00
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-6% Synergy $16.68

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