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Axelrod Gunnarson
Price tag $13.38

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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

#3365 Current Rank
#3062 Last Week
#2877 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Axelrod Gunnarson decks.

Venom, Evil Unleashed Venom, Evil Unleashed
+10% Synergy $0.07
Taxi Driver Taxi Driver
+10% Synergy $0.05

High Synergy Cards

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

Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+57% Synergy $2.52
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+54% Synergy $0.08
Arcbond Arcbond
+52% Synergy $0.68
Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+49% Synergy $0.16
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+48% Synergy $5.16
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+42% Synergy $0.45
Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+42% Synergy $0.93
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+42% Synergy $0.85
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+39% Synergy $1.12
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+39% Synergy $6.66

Top Cards

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

Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+38% Synergy $0.68
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+37% Synergy $0.19
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+35% Synergy $0.63
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+26% Synergy $0.22
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+21% Synergy $0.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+20% Synergy $1.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $3.35
Terminate Terminate
+1% Synergy $0.77
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-4% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $78.39
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $75.61
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $124.90
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $54.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.95
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $28.80
Necropotence Necropotence
-1% Synergy $17.41
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $48.88
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-2% Synergy $8.85
Gamble Gamble
-3% Synergy $11.61

Creatures

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

Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+27% Synergy $0.70
Deathbringer Thoctar Deathbringer Thoctar
+27% Synergy $0.47
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+27% Synergy $0.87
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+25% Synergy $3.69
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+25% Synergy $0.72
Blood Cultist Blood Cultist
+24% Synergy $0.26
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+23% Synergy $0.85
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+22% Synergy $0.09
Sunrise Sovereign Sunrise Sovereign
+22% Synergy $0.38
Beamsaw Prospector Beamsaw Prospector
+20% Synergy $0.05
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+19% Synergy $2.14
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+17% Synergy $0.11
Kav Landseeker Kav Landseeker
+15% Synergy $0.02
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+13% Synergy $1.97
Slaughter Specialist Slaughter Specialist
+13% Synergy $0.70
Borderland Behemoth Borderland Behemoth
+13% Synergy $0.37
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+12% Synergy $1.64
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
+12% Synergy $8.30
Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+12% Synergy $0.34
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+11% Synergy $5.17
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+11% Synergy $1.35
Thundercloud Shaman Thundercloud Shaman
+11% Synergy $0.35
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+10% Synergy $2.28
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+10% Synergy $2.24
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+10% Synergy $0.17
Molecular Modifier Molecular Modifier
+10% Synergy $0.03
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+9% Synergy $3.01
Azra Oddsmaker Azra Oddsmaker
+9% Synergy $0.76
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+9% Synergy $0.41
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+9% Synergy $0.06
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+9% Synergy $0.27
Varchild's War-Riders Varchild's War-Riders
+9% Synergy $4.85
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+8% Synergy $0.84
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+8% Synergy $0.51
Terrapact Intimidator Terrapact Intimidator
+8% Synergy $0.08
Giant Harbinger Giant Harbinger
+8% Synergy $0.34
Writhing Necromass Writhing Necromass
+8% Synergy $0.06
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
+7% Synergy $0.26
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+7% Synergy $0.31
Goblin Sharpshooter Goblin Sharpshooter
+7% Synergy $23.66
Hunted Bonebrute Hunted Bonebrute
+7% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Ickspitter Rakdos Ickspitter
+7% Synergy $0.15
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+6% Synergy $0.15
Warchief Giant Warchief Giant
+6% Synergy $1.09
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
+6% Synergy $0.51
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+5% Synergy $0.09
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+4% Synergy $0.16
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+4% Synergy $13.60
Anger Anger
+2% Synergy $1.49
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
-2% Synergy $0.50

Instants

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

Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+35% Synergy $0.15
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+33% Synergy $0.15
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+33% Synergy $0.37
Touch of Moonglove Touch of Moonglove
+28% Synergy $0.06
Showstopping Surprise Showstopping Surprise
+24% Synergy $0.09
Bladebrand Bladebrand
+22% Synergy $0.04
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+19% Synergy $6.17
Virulent Swipe Virulent Swipe
+14% Synergy $0.08
Lash of Thorns Lash of Thorns
+11% Synergy $0.03
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+9% Synergy $0.09
Full Bore Full Bore
+9% Synergy $0.12
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+7% Synergy $1.51
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+7% Synergy $0.04
Tail Slash Tail Slash
+7% Synergy $0.17
Coat with Venom Coat with Venom
+7% Synergy $0.12
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+7% Synergy $0.06
Alesha's Legacy Alesha's Legacy
+6% Synergy $0.08
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+6% Synergy $0.08
Squash Squash
+6% Synergy $0.05
Big Score Big Score
+5% Synergy $0.70
Seething Song Seething Song
+5% Synergy $6.34
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+5% Synergy $0.08
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $11.46
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+4% Synergy $0.12
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.10
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+1% Synergy $13.78
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+1% Synergy $0.08
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
0% Synergy $4.19
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
0% Synergy $7.18
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $2.54
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-2% Synergy $1.34
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-3% Synergy $9.63
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $9.52
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-5% Synergy $0.25
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-5% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-7% Synergy $1.01
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-7% Synergy $8.97
Bedevil Bedevil
-10% Synergy $0.34
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $52.71
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-13% Synergy $0.37
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-16% Synergy $0.51

Sorceries

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

Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+19% Synergy $1.43
Fire Giant's Fury Fire Giant's Fury
+18% Synergy $0.15
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+17% Synergy $0.37
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+15% Synergy $0.46
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+12% Synergy $0.04
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+11% Synergy $1.88
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+11% Synergy $1.77
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+10% Synergy $5.13
Languish Languish
+10% Synergy $0.21
Painful Lesson Painful Lesson
+8% Synergy $0.08
Giant's Ire Giant's Ire
+8% Synergy $0.18
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.49
Cloudkill Cloudkill
+7% Synergy $0.07
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+6% Synergy $0.49
Visions of Dread Visions of Dread
+6% Synergy $0.23
Too Greedily, Too Deep Too Greedily, Too Deep
+5% Synergy $0.13
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.10
Deadly Embrace Deadly Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.38
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+5% Synergy $0.11
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.24
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+4% Synergy $0.41
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+3% Synergy $4.25
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+2% Synergy $0.21
Dread Return Dread Return
+1% Synergy $0.31
Dreadbore Dreadbore
0% Synergy $0.52
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $19.28
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-3% Synergy $0.20
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $11.31
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $5.95
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-14% Synergy $4.78
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-20% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-27% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+24% Synergy $11.94
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $2.12
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+23% Synergy $5.61
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+23% Synergy $0.71
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.21
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+18% Synergy $0.81
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+17% Synergy $0.26
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+17% Synergy $0.54
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+16% Synergy $19.88
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+14% Synergy $4.91
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+11% Synergy $1.00
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+11% Synergy $2.59
Hylderblade Hylderblade
+8% Synergy $0.11
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+8% Synergy $0.51
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $6.48
Scythe of the Wretched Scythe of the Wretched
+7% Synergy $7.12
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.75
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $1.54
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+6% Synergy $0.13
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+6% Synergy $2.00
Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+6% Synergy $0.14
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+5% Synergy $5.44
World Map World Map
+5% Synergy $0.09
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+5% Synergy $6.65
Phantom Train Phantom Train
+5% Synergy $0.08
Warrior's Sword Warrior's Sword
+5% Synergy $0.04
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $7.50
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $2.96
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+2% Synergy $2.31
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+1% Synergy $7.72
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+33% Synergy $0.77
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+33% Synergy $0.14
Fire Whip Fire Whip
+32% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Teachings Arcane Teachings
+26% Synergy $0.30
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+21% Synergy $0.11
Lightning Prowess Lightning Prowess
+20% Synergy $0.08
Invasion Plans Invasion Plans
+18% Synergy $1.40
Black Market Black Market
+17% Synergy $3.33
Repercussion Repercussion
+17% Synergy $6.10
Phyresis Phyresis
+15% Synergy $1.31
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+14% Synergy $1.76
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+11% Synergy $0.93
Greed Greed
+11% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $2.32
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+9% Synergy $10.57
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+9% Synergy $0.11
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+9% Synergy $0.50
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+7% Synergy $0.03
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+4% Synergy $0.25
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+3% Synergy $3.04
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+3% Synergy $0.31
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+3% Synergy $0.41
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+1% Synergy $0.78
City on Fire City on Fire
-1% Synergy $8.08
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $11.95

Utility Lands

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

Arena Arena
+18% Synergy $4.97
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+11% Synergy $0.10
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $3.04
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $23.13
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.13
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $11.40
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.13
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.29
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $48.67
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.65
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.27
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-2% Synergy $2.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.31
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $6.87
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-5% Synergy $2.55
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+21% Synergy $2.60
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+20% Synergy $0.10
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.16
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+16% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.12
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+12% Synergy $0.24
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.23
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+8% Synergy $0.73
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $1.09
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+7% Synergy $0.27
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+6% Synergy $0.11
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+5% Synergy $0.32
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $38.46
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $26.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.48
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-5% Synergy $1.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.05
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.06

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+15% Synergy $7.10
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+12% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.12
Billiard Room Billiard Room
+9% Synergy $0.15
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+8% Synergy $0.18
Razortrap Gorge Razortrap Gorge
+8% Synergy $0.13
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+7% Synergy $0.23
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+6% Synergy $0.07
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+6% Synergy $0.41
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.18
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $11.46
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.41
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+4% Synergy $0.05
Urborg Volcano Urborg Volcano
+4% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.16
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.36
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+3% Synergy $0.22
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.09
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.32
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-1% Synergy $0.15
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $23.27
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-3% Synergy $0.80
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-3% Synergy $2.31
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.84
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-3% Synergy $0.20
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $22.48
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.79
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $21.72
Mountain Mountain
-4% Synergy $0.05
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-4% Synergy $0.19
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.06
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-6% Synergy $19.46
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-6% Synergy $0.30
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-6% Synergy $7.03
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-7% Synergy $0.26
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-7% Synergy $9.65
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-7% Synergy $8.97
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-9% Synergy $4.64
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-10% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.21
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-10% Synergy $4.70
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-11% Synergy $0.21
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-12% Synergy $13.01
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-13% Synergy $17.69
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-15% Synergy $0.55
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy $0.27