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Axelrod Gunnarson
Price tag $12.50

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3173 Current Rank
#3041 Last Week
#3025 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Axelrod Gunnarson.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Axelrod Gunnarson's abilities and overall game plan.

Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+55% Synergy $3.60
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+55% Synergy $0.11
Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+51% Synergy $0.23
Arcbond Arcbond
+50% Synergy $0.98
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+47% Synergy $3.06
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+44% Synergy $0.41
Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+40% Synergy $0.19
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+40% Synergy $0.19
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+39% Synergy $2.60
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+38% Synergy $6.88

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Axelrod Gunnarson decks.

Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+38% Synergy $0.27
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+35% Synergy $0.14
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+25% Synergy $0.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.64
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+18% Synergy $2.42
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+18% Synergy $1.53
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+17% Synergy $0.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $4.24
Terminate Terminate
+1% Synergy $0.21
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-4% Synergy $0.31

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $85.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $98.84
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $101.29
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $61.04
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $136.78
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $41.41
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $13.09
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $56.74
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $10.76

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Axelrod Gunnarson's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Iron Myr Iron Myr
+28% Synergy $0.73
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+27% Synergy $0.87
Deathbringer Thoctar Deathbringer Thoctar
+26% Synergy $0.53
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+26% Synergy $1.25
Sunrise Sovereign Sunrise Sovereign
+26% Synergy $0.50
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+25% Synergy $5.67
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+24% Synergy $1.53
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+21% Synergy $0.20
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+21% Synergy $7.62
Blood Cultist Blood Cultist
+20% Synergy $0.20
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+18% Synergy $0.12
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+17% Synergy $1.66
Borderland Behemoth Borderland Behemoth
+17% Synergy $0.39
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
+16% Synergy $11.03
Slaughter Specialist Slaughter Specialist
+15% Synergy $0.79
Thundercloud Shaman Thundercloud Shaman
+15% Synergy $0.43
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+13% Synergy $0.25
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+13% Synergy $2.58
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+13% Synergy $0.18
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+13% Synergy $0.23
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+12% Synergy $5.67
Writhing Necromass Writhing Necromass
+12% Synergy $0.06
Azra Oddsmaker Azra Oddsmaker
+11% Synergy $0.86
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+11% Synergy $1.32
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+11% Synergy $3.34
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+11% Synergy $0.29
Varchild's War-Riders Varchild's War-Riders
+11% Synergy $5.55
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+11% Synergy $2.30
Giant Harbinger Giant Harbinger
+11% Synergy $0.31
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+10% Synergy $0.49
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+10% Synergy $4.43
Beamsaw Prospector Beamsaw Prospector
+10% Synergy $0.08
Hamletback Goliath Hamletback Goliath
+10% Synergy $0.22
Bloodshot Cyclops Bloodshot Cyclops
+10% Synergy $0.45
Surtland Flinger Surtland Flinger
+10% Synergy $0.21
Warchief Giant Warchief Giant
+9% Synergy $0.99
Kav Landseeker Kav Landseeker
+9% Synergy $0.01
Hammerfist Giant Hammerfist Giant
+9% Synergy $0.21
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
+8% Synergy $0.57
Hunted Bonebrute Hunted Bonebrute
+8% Synergy $0.20
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+7% Synergy $0.18
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+7% Synergy $0.21
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
+7% Synergy $0.19
Basalt Ravager Basalt Ravager
+7% Synergy $0.15
Grabby Giant Grabby Giant
+7% Synergy $0.09
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+6% Synergy $13.42
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+6% Synergy $0.40
Anger Anger
+3% Synergy $1.99
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
-3% Synergy $0.65
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
-6% Synergy $2.19

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Axelrod Gunnarson safe.

Touch of Moonglove Touch of Moonglove
+26% Synergy $0.09
Showstopping Surprise Showstopping Surprise
+23% Synergy $0.14
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+17% Synergy $5.92
Bladebrand Bladebrand
+16% Synergy $0.05
Virulent Swipe Virulent Swipe
+10% Synergy $0.06
Squash Squash
+9% Synergy $0.04
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+8% Synergy $0.09
Lash of Thorns Lash of Thorns
+7% Synergy $0.04
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+6% Synergy $0.03
Tail Slash Tail Slash
+6% Synergy $0.08
Seething Song Seething Song
+5% Synergy $9.79
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+5% Synergy $1.88
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+5% Synergy $0.13
Alesha's Legacy Alesha's Legacy
+5% Synergy $0.07
Full Bore Full Bore
+5% Synergy $0.17
Big Score Big Score
+4% Synergy $0.89
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.11
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.53
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+1% Synergy $8.08
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+1% Synergy $0.10
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
0% Synergy $10.31
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-1% Synergy $3.95
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.14
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-2% Synergy $8.73
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-3% Synergy $12.08
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.50
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-4% Synergy $3.16
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-6% Synergy $0.45
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-7% Synergy $1.76
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-7% Synergy $8.92
Bedevil Bedevil
-8% Synergy $2.45
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.25
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $60.05
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-13% Synergy $0.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-15% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Axelrod Gunnarson's game plan and control the board.

Fire Giant's Fury Fire Giant's Fury
+21% Synergy $0.17
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+17% Synergy $1.55
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+13% Synergy $0.42
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+12% Synergy $1.86
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+12% Synergy $0.06
Giant's Ire Giant's Ire
+11% Synergy $0.14
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+10% Synergy $2.94
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.53
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+7% Synergy $1.64
Visions of Dread Visions of Dread
+7% Synergy $0.20
Cloudkill Cloudkill
+7% Synergy $0.08
Painful Lesson Painful Lesson
+6% Synergy $0.07
Languish Languish
+6% Synergy $0.29
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+5% Synergy $0.38
Too Greedily, Too Deep Too Greedily, Too Deep
+5% Synergy $0.24
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.15
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+3% Synergy $0.27
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
0% Synergy $0.25
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $18.65
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-2% Synergy $11.14
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $7.07
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-16% Synergy $2.27
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-18% Synergy $0.19
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-28% Synergy $1.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+36% Synergy $0.76
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+35% Synergy $0.76
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+34% Synergy $2.06
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+34% Synergy $0.65
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $1.99
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+23% Synergy $0.70
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+21% Synergy $16.70
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+21% Synergy $5.75
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.21
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+18% Synergy $4.04
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy $23.87
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+15% Synergy $5.12
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+14% Synergy $0.26
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+13% Synergy $0.57
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+12% Synergy $4.41
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+9% Synergy $0.82
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+8% Synergy $7.42
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+6% Synergy $2.35
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+6% Synergy $0.43
Scythe of the Wretched Scythe of the Wretched
+6% Synergy $7.94
Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+6% Synergy $0.28
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+5% Synergy $3.60
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.58
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+5% Synergy $1.01
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $10.02
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+2% Synergy $10.28
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+2% Synergy $2.47
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $3.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.36

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Axelrod Gunnarson's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+33% Synergy $0.20
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+32% Synergy $0.44
Fire Whip Fire Whip
+28% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Teachings Arcane Teachings
+22% Synergy $0.34
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+19% Synergy $0.15
Invasion Plans Invasion Plans
+19% Synergy $1.35
Repercussion Repercussion
+18% Synergy $6.93
Black Market Black Market
+17% Synergy $4.34
Lightning Prowess Lightning Prowess
+17% Synergy $0.08
Phyresis Phyresis
+11% Synergy $1.34
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+11% Synergy $2.33
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+10% Synergy $23.48
Greed Greed
+10% Synergy $0.36
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+9% Synergy $1.16
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+8% Synergy $3.85
Pain for All Pain for All
+8% Synergy $0.70
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+8% Synergy $0.16
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+8% Synergy $0.49
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+7% Synergy $1.10
Tribute to Horobi Echo of Death's Wail Tribute to Horobi
+6% Synergy $0.20
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+5% Synergy $0.57
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+5% Synergy $0.12
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+4% Synergy $0.30
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $22.76
No Mercy No Mercy
+3% Synergy $20.61
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $10.32
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+2% Synergy $0.79
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+2% Synergy $6.53
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+2% Synergy $9.93
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $12.97

Utility Lands

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

Arena Arena
+17% Synergy $5.19
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+10% Synergy $0.11
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $5.07
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.10
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $27.17
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+5% Synergy $0.23
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+5% Synergy $0.22
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.09
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $53.21
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.09
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.87
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
-1% Synergy $9.09
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $8.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $0.84

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+21% Synergy $0.29
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+21% Synergy $3.53
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+16% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+15% Synergy $0.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.23
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.28
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+10% Synergy $0.22
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+7% Synergy $1.41
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.84
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.19
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $39.09
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.35
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-3% Synergy $2.02
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.71
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-6% Synergy $2.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $0.77

Lands

The mana base foundation for Axelrod Gunnarson decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+16% Synergy $7.15
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+14% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.17
Razortrap Gorge Razortrap Gorge
+9% Synergy $0.16
Billiard Room Billiard Room
+9% Synergy $0.24
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+8% Synergy $0.25
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+7% Synergy $0.25
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+7% Synergy $0.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.09
Urborg Volcano Urborg Volcano
+6% Synergy $0.27
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+5% Synergy $0.06
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.47
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.15
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.43
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+4% Synergy $0.22
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.53
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.17
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+3% Synergy $0.06
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $30.21
Badlands Badlands
+1% Synergy
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
0% Synergy $21.90
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
0% Synergy $0.19
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
0% Synergy $0.25
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-1% Synergy $7.96
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-2% Synergy $0.22
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-2% Synergy $2.35
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-2% Synergy $5.00
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.92
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-3% Synergy $0.47
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-3% Synergy $0.35
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-3% Synergy $10.58
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
-3% Synergy $0.52
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.17
Mountain Mountain
-5% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-5% Synergy $0.23
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-6% Synergy $0.19
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-6% Synergy $5.58
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-7% Synergy $8.92
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-9% Synergy $7.00
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-10% Synergy $8.75
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-11% Synergy $0.23
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-11% Synergy $15.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.12
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-12% Synergy $0.85
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-14% Synergy $1.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-16% Synergy $0.22