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Axelrod Gunnarson
Price tag $13.41

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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

#3009 Current Rank
#2766 Last Week
#3045 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Axelrod Gunnarson.

New Cards

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

Giantfall Giantfall
+6% Synergy $0.24
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+5% Synergy $0.32
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+5% Synergy $0.28
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-8% Synergy $17.77

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 $3.59
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+56% Synergy $0.32
Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+53% Synergy $0.25
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+51% Synergy $3.50
Arcbond Arcbond
+49% Synergy $1.72
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+44% Synergy $0.41
Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+42% Synergy $0.20
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+42% Synergy $6.71
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+41% Synergy $0.27
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+41% Synergy $2.50

Top Cards

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

Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+39% Synergy $1.22
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+38% Synergy $0.24
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+28% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.85
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+21% Synergy $2.77
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+20% Synergy $2.85
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+19% Synergy $0.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.30
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+8% Synergy $4.53
Terminate Terminate
+1% Synergy $0.40

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $97.40
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $106.65
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $43.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $111.70
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $63.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $62.01

Creatures

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

Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+28% Synergy $2.36
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+28% Synergy $0.83
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+28% Synergy $2.31
Deathbringer Thoctar Deathbringer Thoctar
+27% Synergy $0.56
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+26% Synergy $0.24
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+25% Synergy $5.19
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+24% Synergy $1.83
Blood Cultist Blood Cultist
+23% Synergy $0.22
Sunrise Sovereign Sunrise Sovereign
+22% Synergy $0.54
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+20% Synergy $7.38
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+18% Synergy $2.09
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+17% Synergy $0.25
Borderland Behemoth Borderland Behemoth
+15% Synergy $0.48
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
+14% Synergy $12.83
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+13% Synergy $0.37
Slaughter Specialist Slaughter Specialist
+13% Synergy $0.81
Thundercloud Shaman Thundercloud Shaman
+13% Synergy $0.45
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+12% Synergy $2.53
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+11% Synergy $1.02
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+11% Synergy $0.23
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
+11% Synergy $0.33
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+11% Synergy $0.34
Azra Oddsmaker Azra Oddsmaker
+10% Synergy $0.91
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+10% Synergy $1.36
Writhing Necromass Writhing Necromass
+10% Synergy $0.12
Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+10% Synergy $0.34
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+10% Synergy $2.54
Kav Landseeker Kav Landseeker
+10% Synergy $0.07
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+9% Synergy $0.51
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+9% Synergy $0.39
Varchild's War-Riders Varchild's War-Riders
+9% Synergy $6.53
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+9% Synergy $0.26
Surtland Flinger Surtland Flinger
+9% Synergy $0.33
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+9% Synergy $0.32
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+9% Synergy $6.03
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+8% Synergy $3.29
Giant Harbinger Giant Harbinger
+8% Synergy $0.34
Rakdos Ickspitter Rakdos Ickspitter
+8% Synergy $0.21
Bloodshot Cyclops Bloodshot Cyclops
+8% Synergy $0.46
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
+8% Synergy $0.55
Hamletback Goliath Hamletback Goliath
+8% Synergy $0.34
Hunted Bonebrute Hunted Bonebrute
+8% Synergy $0.25
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+7% Synergy $16.84
Warchief Giant Warchief Giant
+7% Synergy $1.11
Hammerfist Giant Hammerfist Giant
+7% Synergy $0.24
Anger Anger
+6% Synergy $1.97
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+6% Synergy $0.32
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
-2% Synergy $0.74
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-2% Synergy $0.57
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
-6% Synergy $1.89

Instants

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

Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+36% Synergy $0.18
Touch of Moonglove Touch of Moonglove
+28% Synergy $0.10
Showstopping Surprise Showstopping Surprise
+22% Synergy $0.28
Bladebrand Bladebrand
+17% Synergy $0.08
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+14% Synergy $6.26
Virulent Swipe Virulent Swipe
+10% Synergy $0.09
Squash Squash
+8% Synergy $0.13
Lash of Thorns Lash of Thorns
+8% Synergy $0.04
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+8% Synergy $0.12
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+6% Synergy $3.61
Berserker's Frenzy Berserker's Frenzy
+6% Synergy $2.06
Tail Slash Tail Slash
+6% Synergy $0.08
Seething Song Seething Song
+5% Synergy $12.99
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+5% Synergy $0.11
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+5% Synergy $0.14
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+4% Synergy $1.96
Big Score Big Score
+2% Synergy $0.99
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+2% Synergy $0.23
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+2% Synergy $0.30
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.27
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $13.37
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
0% Synergy $10.85
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
0% Synergy $0.35
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-1% Synergy $4.07
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
-1% Synergy $9.36
Feign Death Feign Death
-1% Synergy $1.11
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-2% Synergy $0.57
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.32
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-3% Synergy $2.45
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.74
Bedevil Bedevil
-5% Synergy $1.33
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-5% Synergy $10.47
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-6% Synergy $0.43
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-6% Synergy $0.43
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-7% Synergy $2.95
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-7% Synergy $12.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $4.65
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $66.45
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.55
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-13% Synergy $0.51
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-14% Synergy $0.36
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-15% Synergy $25.03

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 $0.23
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+18% Synergy $1.83
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+14% Synergy $0.18
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+14% Synergy $0.45
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+12% Synergy $1.69
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+11% Synergy $1.97
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+10% Synergy $3.13
Giant's Ire Giant's Ire
+9% Synergy $0.15
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.49
Visions of Dread Visions of Dread
+6% Synergy $0.23
Painful Lesson Painful Lesson
+6% Synergy $0.08
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+5% Synergy $0.37
Languish Languish
+5% Synergy $0.32
Too Greedily, Too Deep Too Greedily, Too Deep
+5% Synergy $0.32
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+4% Synergy $0.39
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.29
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
0% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $13.42
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-14% Synergy $2.56
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-16% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-26% Synergy $0.74

Utility Artifacts

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

Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+36% Synergy $0.75
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+35% Synergy $2.71
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+35% Synergy $0.64
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+24% Synergy $0.67
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $3.99
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+22% Synergy $5.71
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+22% Synergy $20.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy $0.28
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy $28.23
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+18% Synergy $2.08
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+12% Synergy $1.07
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+11% Synergy $0.52
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+10% Synergy $5.46
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+9% Synergy $2.57
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+9% Synergy $0.36
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+9% Synergy $3.54
Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+7% Synergy $0.31
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $7.51
Scythe of the Wretched Scythe of the Wretched
+7% Synergy $8.38
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+6% Synergy $0.34
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+6% Synergy $2.49
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+6% Synergy $0.18
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.97
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $8.56
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $4.46
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $10.94
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+2% Synergy $2.85
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+2% Synergy $3.97
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+1% Synergy $4.92
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $11.96
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

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

Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+35% Synergy $0.35
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+33% Synergy $0.18
Fire Whip Fire Whip
+28% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Teachings Arcane Teachings
+22% Synergy $0.35
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+20% Synergy $0.15
Black Market Black Market
+18% Synergy $4.19
Repercussion Repercussion
+18% Synergy $7.11
Invasion Plans Invasion Plans
+17% Synergy $1.43
Lightning Prowess Lightning Prowess
+16% Synergy $0.08
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+12% Synergy $1.75
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+12% Synergy $2.83
Phyresis Phyresis
+12% Synergy $2.06
Greed Greed
+10% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $3.69
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+9% Synergy $21.82
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+8% Synergy $0.50
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+7% Synergy $0.27
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $0.88
Fervor Fervor
+6% Synergy $5.13
Pain for All Pain for All
+5% Synergy $0.73
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+5% Synergy $1.65
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+5% Synergy $0.26
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+4% Synergy $7.68
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $24.49
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+3% Synergy $0.38
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+2% Synergy $7.53
City on Fire City on Fire
0% Synergy $12.25
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-1% Synergy $1.09
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $16.46

Utility Lands

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

Arena Arena
+17% Synergy $5.50
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.30
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+9% Synergy $0.09
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+8% Synergy $0.21
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $9.15
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+5% Synergy $31.12
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.32
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+4% Synergy $0.24
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.80
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $37.08
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.39
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $52.21
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $10.61
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
-1% Synergy $11.61
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $1.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+23% Synergy $3.80
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+21% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+16% Synergy $0.30
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+15% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+15% Synergy $0.13
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.32
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+11% Synergy $0.21
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+10% Synergy $0.86
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+8% Synergy $0.25
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+5% Synergy $2.74
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.01
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.55
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $37.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-3% Synergy $3.03
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-3% Synergy $1.64
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.06

Lands

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

Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+17% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.28
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+15% Synergy $7.90
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.22
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+10% Synergy $0.25
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+8% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.30
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+7% Synergy $0.18
Billiard Room Billiard Room
+7% Synergy $0.34
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+6% Synergy $0.32
Razortrap Gorge Razortrap Gorge
+6% Synergy $0.16
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.58
Urborg Volcano Urborg Volcano
+5% Synergy $0.28
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+5% Synergy $0.28
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.48
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.13
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+3% Synergy $0.09
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $35.46
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+1% Synergy $29.08
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+1% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.19
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $13.37
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
0% Synergy $0.28
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
0% Synergy $10.70
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
0% Synergy $0.32
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-1% Synergy $0.36
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-1% Synergy $3.83
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-1% Synergy $5.13
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-1% Synergy $0.28
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
-2% Synergy $0.50
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-3% Synergy $0.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $2.56
Mountain Mountain
-4% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.22
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-5% Synergy $0.37
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-5% Synergy $7.47
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-6% Synergy $11.77
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-7% Synergy $6.38
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-7% Synergy $12.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $4.65
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-8% Synergy $2.04
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-8% Synergy $9.82
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-9% Synergy $0.30
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-9% Synergy $17.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.29
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-13% Synergy $1.43
Command Tower Command Tower
-16% Synergy $0.23