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Axelrod Gunnarson
Price tag $12.88

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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

#3571 Current Rank
#3286 Last Week
#2961 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

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

Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+56% Synergy $3.04
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+55% Synergy $0.08
Arcbond Arcbond
+50% Synergy $1.14
Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+50% Synergy $0.13
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+47% Synergy $3.93
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+43% Synergy $0.40
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+41% Synergy $0.93
Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+41% Synergy $0.84
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+38% Synergy $5.82
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+37% Synergy $1.31

Top Cards

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

Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+37% Synergy $0.15
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+36% Synergy $0.19
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+32% Synergy $0.60
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+26% Synergy $0.13
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.38
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+20% Synergy $0.46
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+9% Synergy $3.42
Terminate Terminate
+1% Synergy $0.50
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-6% Synergy $0.24

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $82.98
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $93.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $89.88
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $134.49
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $58.01
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $30.65
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $11.26
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $48.48
Gamble Gamble
-3% Synergy $9.42

Creatures

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

Deathbringer Thoctar Deathbringer Thoctar
+27% Synergy $0.50
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+26% Synergy $0.71
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+26% Synergy $0.73
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+25% Synergy $0.65
Blood Cultist Blood Cultist
+25% Synergy $0.23
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+24% Synergy $4.92
Sunrise Sovereign Sunrise Sovereign
+24% Synergy $0.45
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+24% Synergy $0.97
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+22% Synergy $0.07
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+20% Synergy $3.48
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+17% Synergy $0.13
Borderland Behemoth Borderland Behemoth
+15% Synergy $0.37
Beamsaw Prospector Beamsaw Prospector
+15% Synergy $0.02
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+14% Synergy $1.22
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+14% Synergy $1.61
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
+14% Synergy $9.81
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+13% Synergy $2.62
Slaughter Specialist Slaughter Specialist
+13% Synergy $0.72
Thundercloud Shaman Thundercloud Shaman
+13% Synergy $0.34
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+12% Synergy $0.18
Kav Landseeker Kav Landseeker
+12% Synergy $0.01
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+11% Synergy $0.21
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+11% Synergy $2.06
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+11% Synergy $1.34
Writhing Necromass Writhing Necromass
+11% Synergy $0.05
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+10% Synergy $0.88
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+10% Synergy $3.07
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+10% Synergy $0.43
Giant Harbinger Giant Harbinger
+10% Synergy $0.29
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+9% Synergy $4.96
Azra Oddsmaker Azra Oddsmaker
+9% Synergy $0.79
Varchild's War-Riders Varchild's War-Riders
+9% Synergy $5.27
Warchief Giant Warchief Giant
+9% Synergy $1.04
Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+9% Synergy $0.39
Hamletback Goliath Hamletback Goliath
+9% Synergy $0.17
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+8% Synergy $3.83
Hammerfist Giant Hammerfist Giant
+8% Synergy $0.24
Bloodshot Cyclops Bloodshot Cyclops
+8% Synergy $0.41
Surtland Flinger Surtland Flinger
+8% Synergy $0.21
Molecular Modifier Molecular Modifier
+8% Synergy $0.02
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+7% Synergy $0.17
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+7% Synergy $0.05
Perigee Beckoner Perigee Beckoner
+7% Synergy $0.05
Hunted Bonebrute Hunted Bonebrute
+7% Synergy $0.18
Basalt Ravager Basalt Ravager
+7% Synergy $0.15
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
+7% Synergy $0.51
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+5% Synergy $0.11
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+4% Synergy $0.17
Anger Anger
+1% Synergy $1.61
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
-3% Synergy $0.48

Instants

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

Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+33% Synergy $0.16
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+33% Synergy $0.34
Touch of Moonglove Touch of Moonglove
+27% Synergy $0.09
Showstopping Surprise Showstopping Surprise
+23% Synergy $0.11
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+18% Synergy $5.96
Bladebrand Bladebrand
+18% Synergy $0.04
Virulent Swipe Virulent Swipe
+12% Synergy $0.07
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+8% Synergy $0.08
Lash of Thorns Lash of Thorns
+8% Synergy $0.03
Full Bore Full Bore
+8% Synergy $0.12
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+7% Synergy $0.05
Squash Squash
+7% Synergy $0.04
Tail Slash Tail Slash
+7% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+6% Synergy $1.89
Alesha's Legacy Alesha's Legacy
+6% Synergy $0.04
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+6% Synergy $0.07
Coat with Venom Coat with Venom
+6% Synergy $0.10
Big Score Big Score
+5% Synergy $0.71
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+5% Synergy $0.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $11.77
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+4% Synergy $0.08
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.11
Seething Song Seething Song
+3% Synergy $8.01
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+3% Synergy $0.13
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+2% Synergy $0.16
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+1% Synergy $10.92
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
0% Synergy $3.22
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
0% Synergy $8.12
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-2% Synergy $2.10
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $3.22
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-3% Synergy $10.42
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $7.04
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-5% Synergy $0.19
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-5% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-7% Synergy $1.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-7% Synergy $8.45
Bedevil Bedevil
-10% Synergy $0.52
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.22
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $48.80
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-13% Synergy $0.22
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-17% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Fire Giant's Fury Fire Giant's Fury
+19% Synergy $0.17
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+18% Synergy $1.50
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+15% Synergy $0.28
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+14% Synergy $0.43
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+12% Synergy $1.81
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+12% Synergy $0.02
Giant's Ire Giant's Ire
+10% Synergy $0.17
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+9% Synergy $2.57
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.49
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+7% Synergy $1.54
Cloudkill Cloudkill
+7% Synergy $0.07
Languish Languish
+7% Synergy $0.23
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+6% Synergy $0.42
Visions of Dread Visions of Dread
+6% Synergy $0.16
Painful Lesson Painful Lesson
+6% Synergy $0.07
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.17
Too Greedily, Too Deep Too Greedily, Too Deep
+5% Synergy $0.17
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+4% Synergy $0.22
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+4% Synergy $3.11
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+2% Synergy $0.16
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.28
Dread Return Dread Return
+1% Synergy $0.28
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $16.91
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-3% Synergy $0.18
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $10.42
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $6.30
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-15% Synergy $2.28
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-20% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-28% Synergy $1.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+34% Synergy $0.74
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+33% Synergy $0.59
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+24% Synergy $2.33
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+23% Synergy $14.11
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+23% Synergy $5.56
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+22% Synergy $0.75
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+20% Synergy $0.18
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy $19.47
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+17% Synergy $3.47
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+16% Synergy $0.63
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+14% Synergy $4.36
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+13% Synergy $0.17
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+11% Synergy $0.76
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+11% Synergy $2.69
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $7.19
Scythe of the Wretched Scythe of the Wretched
+7% Synergy $7.02
Hylderblade Hylderblade
+7% Synergy $0.07
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $1.54
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+6% Synergy $0.86
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+6% Synergy $0.11
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.78
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+6% Synergy $0.42
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+6% Synergy $2.09
Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+6% Synergy $0.15
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+5% Synergy $5.62
The Regalia The Regalia
+5% Synergy $0.83
World Map World Map
+5% Synergy $0.07
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $10.28
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy $3.52
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+4% Synergy $3.71
Phantom Train Phantom Train
+4% Synergy $0.08
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+2% Synergy $9.56
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+2% Synergy $1.66
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $3.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+33% Synergy $0.19
Fire Whip Fire Whip
+31% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Teachings Arcane Teachings
+25% Synergy $0.32
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+23% Synergy $0.11
Lightning Prowess Lightning Prowess
+19% Synergy $0.09
Invasion Plans Invasion Plans
+18% Synergy $1.32
Black Market Black Market
+17% Synergy $3.63
Repercussion Repercussion
+17% Synergy $6.54
Phyresis Phyresis
+13% Synergy $1.62
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+12% Synergy $4.06
Greed Greed
+11% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $3.28
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+9% Synergy $0.84
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+9% Synergy $0.17
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+8% Synergy $13.74
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+8% Synergy $0.43
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+6% Synergy $0.08
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+3% Synergy $2.06
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+2% Synergy $0.32
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+1% Synergy $0.64
City on Fire City on Fire
-1% Synergy $8.73
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $11.69

Utility Lands

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

Arena Arena
+17% Synergy $4.99
War Room War Room
+10% Synergy $4.85
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+10% Synergy $0.12
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $25.92
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.13
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $10.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $46.63
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.15
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.22
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $2.80
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.81
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-2% Synergy $1.26
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $7.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.38
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-5% Synergy $1.33
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+20% Synergy $3.27
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.29
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+18% Synergy $0.09
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.14
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+15% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.19
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.26
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+10% Synergy $0.25
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+7% Synergy $0.79
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $0.84
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.23
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+5% Synergy $0.17
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $40.78
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $23.83
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.27
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $2.03
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-6% Synergy $1.59
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $0.85

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+16% Synergy $7.05
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+12% Synergy $0.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.15
Razortrap Gorge Razortrap Gorge
+10% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.08
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+8% Synergy $0.08
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+8% Synergy $0.23
Billiard Room Billiard Room
+8% Synergy $0.23
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+5% Synergy $0.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.11
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+5% Synergy $0.37
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.48
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $11.77
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.19
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.45
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+4% Synergy $0.05
Urborg Volcano Urborg Volcano
+4% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.16
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+3% Synergy $0.21
Badlands Badlands
+1% Synergy
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $31.41
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-1% Synergy $0.84
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-1% Synergy $0.15
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $25.27
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $20.18
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-3% Synergy $0.23
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-3% Synergy $18.56
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-3% Synergy $2.14
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.48
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-3% Synergy $0.18
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $24.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.63
Mountain Mountain
-4% Synergy $0.09
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-4% Synergy $6.10
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.09
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-5% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-6% Synergy $0.19
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-7% Synergy $8.45
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-8% Synergy $0.18
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-8% Synergy $5.53
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-8% Synergy $9.33
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-10% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.13
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-10% Synergy $5.02
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-12% Synergy $17.41
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-12% Synergy $13.73
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-14% Synergy $0.56
Command Tower Command Tower
-16% Synergy $0.19