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Axelrod Gunnarson
Price tag $13.35

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2818 Current Rank
#2776 Last Month

New Cards

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

Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+12% Synergy $0.17
World Map World Map
+11% Synergy $0.15
Phantom Train Phantom Train
+11% Synergy $0.10
Reno and Rude Reno and Rude
+11% Synergy $0.10
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+10% Synergy $5.61

High Synergy Cards

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

Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+59% Synergy $4.41
Arcbond Arcbond
+55% Synergy $0.86
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+54% Synergy $0.09
Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+51% Synergy $0.16
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+49% Synergy $3.11
Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+42% Synergy $0.99
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+41% Synergy $0.96
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+39% Synergy $0.42
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+39% Synergy $1.54
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+38% Synergy $3.02

Top Cards

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

Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+38% Synergy $0.18
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+25% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.30
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+21% Synergy $0.60
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+20% Synergy $0.26
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+19% Synergy $0.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+10% Synergy $2.94
Terminate Terminate
+3% Synergy $0.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-12% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $71.05
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $67.99
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $113.27
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $50.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.69
Necropotence Necropotence
-1% Synergy $17.52
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $8.13
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $26.15
Gamble Gamble
-3% Synergy $7.91
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $58.30

Creatures

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

Deathbringer Thoctar Deathbringer Thoctar
+28% Synergy $0.52
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+27% Synergy $0.57
Blood Cultist Blood Cultist
+27% Synergy $0.25
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+27% Synergy $0.78
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+26% Synergy $0.96
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+24% Synergy $1.86
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+24% Synergy $0.46
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+22% Synergy $0.12
Sunrise Sovereign Sunrise Sovereign
+22% Synergy $0.41
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+17% Synergy $1.97
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+15% Synergy $0.18
Borderland Behemoth Borderland Behemoth
+15% Synergy $0.43
Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+15% Synergy $0.32
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+13% Synergy $1.24
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+13% Synergy $1.98
Slaughter Specialist Slaughter Specialist
+13% Synergy $0.63
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+13% Synergy $0.24
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+13% Synergy $4.49
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
+12% Synergy $6.92
Thundercloud Shaman Thundercloud Shaman
+12% Synergy $0.28
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+12% Synergy $1.76
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+11% Synergy $1.32
Azra Oddsmaker Azra Oddsmaker
+11% Synergy $0.48
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+11% Synergy $0.60
Writhing Necromass Writhing Necromass
+11% Synergy $0.08
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+10% Synergy $1.39
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+10% Synergy $0.28
Rakdos Ickspitter Rakdos Ickspitter
+10% Synergy $0.15
Hamletback Goliath Hamletback Goliath
+10% Synergy $0.19
Surtland Flinger Surtland Flinger
+10% Synergy $0.20
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+9% Synergy $2.89
Al Bhed Salvagers Al Bhed Salvagers
+9% Synergy $0.08
Warchief Giant Warchief Giant
+9% Synergy $1.04
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+9% Synergy $0.42
Bloodshot Cyclops Bloodshot Cyclops
+9% Synergy $0.34
Hunted Bonebrute Hunted Bonebrute
+8% Synergy $0.21
Varchild's War-Riders Varchild's War-Riders
+8% Synergy $4.22
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
+8% Synergy $0.27
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+7% Synergy $0.20
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+7% Synergy $1.44
Giant Harbinger Giant Harbinger
+7% Synergy $0.37
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+7% Synergy $0.22
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+7% Synergy $0.19
Anger Anger
+6% Synergy $1.61
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+6% Synergy $0.15
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
+6% Synergy $0.24
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+5% Synergy $0.22
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+5% Synergy $11.29
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
-1% Synergy $0.64
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
-2% Synergy $0.65

Instants

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

Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+35% Synergy $0.13
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+32% Synergy $0.13
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+32% Synergy $0.34
Touch of Moonglove Touch of Moonglove
+30% Synergy $0.09
Showstopping Surprise Showstopping Surprise
+24% Synergy $0.14
Bladebrand Bladebrand
+21% Synergy $0.02
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+18% Synergy $5.96
Virulent Swipe Virulent Swipe
+13% Synergy $0.08
Lash of Thorns Lash of Thorns
+10% Synergy $0.04
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+8% Synergy $1.88
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+8% Synergy $0.12
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+6% Synergy $0.07
Tail Slash Tail Slash
+6% Synergy $0.10
Coat with Venom Coat with Venom
+6% Synergy $0.04
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+6% Synergy $0.05
Big Score Big Score
+5% Synergy $0.62
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+5% Synergy $0.11
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+4% Synergy $0.06
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $11.68
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+4% Synergy $0.12
Alesha's Legacy Alesha's Legacy
+4% Synergy $0.06
Seething Song Seething Song
+3% Synergy $6.27
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+2% Synergy $0.13
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+1% Synergy $0.98
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
0% Synergy $12.97
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
0% Synergy $6.62
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
0% Synergy $2.75
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-3% Synergy $8.43
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $8.49
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-4% Synergy $0.28
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-5% Synergy $0.31
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy $2.59
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-6% Synergy $0.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $9.16
Bedevil Bedevil
-8% Synergy $0.51
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-8% Synergy $0.99
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-10% Synergy $0.49
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.20
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $46.20

Sorceries

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

Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+19% Synergy $1.14
Fire Giant's Fury Fire Giant's Fury
+18% Synergy $0.14
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+16% Synergy $0.42
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+12% Synergy $0.07
Giant's Ire Giant's Ire
+11% Synergy $0.19
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+10% Synergy $1.75
Languish Languish
+10% Synergy $0.29
Deadly Embrace Deadly Embrace
+10% Synergy $0.60
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+9% Synergy $0.10
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+8% Synergy $1.76
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.43
Painful Lesson Painful Lesson
+8% Synergy $0.08
Cloudkill Cloudkill
+7% Synergy $0.06
Visions of Dread Visions of Dread
+6% Synergy $0.11
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.23
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+5% Synergy $2.76
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+5% Synergy $0.25
Too Greedily, Too Deep Too Greedily, Too Deep
+5% Synergy $0.12
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+4% Synergy $0.49
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+4% Synergy $6.45
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.98
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+3% Synergy $5.07
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+2% Synergy $0.29
Dreadbore Dreadbore
0% Synergy $0.58
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-2% Synergy $0.27
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $18.68
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $10.16
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $5.30
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-15% Synergy $2.73
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-17% Synergy $0.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-25% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+35% Synergy $0.72
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+35% Synergy $0.71
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+24% Synergy $15.23
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+22% Synergy $0.79
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+22% Synergy $6.02
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+21% Synergy $2.31
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+17% Synergy $0.69
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+16% Synergy $0.63
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+15% Synergy $17.15
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+14% Synergy $6.10
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+12% Synergy $1.19
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+10% Synergy $2.23
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+8% Synergy $0.49
Scythe of the Wretched Scythe of the Wretched
+7% Synergy $7.23
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+7% Synergy $0.11
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.61
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $1.06
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+6% Synergy $1.70
Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+6% Synergy $0.17
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+6% Synergy $4.68
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+5% Synergy $4.22
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+5% Synergy $0.21
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+5% Synergy $4.55
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+5% Synergy $1.67
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $7.55
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.92
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+2% Synergy $1.10
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $4.33
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $7.78
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+34% Synergy $0.57
Fire Whip Fire Whip
+31% Synergy $0.26
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+28% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Teachings Arcane Teachings
+26% Synergy $0.28
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+21% Synergy $0.15
Lightning Prowess Lightning Prowess
+20% Synergy $0.09
Phyresis Phyresis
+16% Synergy $0.90
Invasion Plans Invasion Plans
+16% Synergy $1.36
Repercussion Repercussion
+15% Synergy $5.86
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+15% Synergy $1.67
Black Market Black Market
+14% Synergy $3.61
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+14% Synergy $1.31
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+13% Synergy $1.55
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+13% Synergy $8.53
Greed Greed
+10% Synergy $0.24
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+9% Synergy $0.56
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+9% Synergy $0.16
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+8% Synergy $0.41
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+8% Synergy $0.47
Fervor Fervor
+6% Synergy $3.31
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+6% Synergy $0.07
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $1.01
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+5% Synergy $3.15
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+3% Synergy $6.83
City on Fire City on Fire
0% Synergy $5.62
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
0% Synergy $0.55
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $15.42

Utility Lands

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

Arena Arena
+17% Synergy $5.23
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+10% Synergy $0.07
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $2.73
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+7% Synergy $24.56
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.15
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+6% Synergy $0.19
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+4% Synergy $0.25
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $9.47
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $47.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.14
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.46
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.76
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $38.71
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.27
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $6.61
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+20% Synergy $2.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.16
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+16% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+16% Synergy $0.11
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.22
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.26
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+9% Synergy $0.76
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+9% Synergy $0.24
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $1.28
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+7% Synergy $1.66
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.25
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $55.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.51
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $24.69
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-3% Synergy $0.96
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-5% Synergy $1.94
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $1.12

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+14% Synergy $6.79
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+11% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.11
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+7% Synergy $0.22
Billiard Room Billiard Room
+7% Synergy $0.21
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+6% Synergy $0.40
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.18
Razortrap Gorge Razortrap Gorge
+6% Synergy $0.15
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+6% Synergy $0.23
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+6% Synergy $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $11.68
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.15
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+4% Synergy $0.08
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.43
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+2% Synergy $0.11
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+2% Synergy $0.22
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.45
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
0% Synergy $3.36
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.53
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.44
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-1% Synergy $6.82
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-2% Synergy $0.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $24.04
Mountain Mountain
-3% Synergy $0.06
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-3% Synergy $0.22
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $24.53
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $22.75
Swamp Swamp
-4% Synergy $0.07
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-4% Synergy $1.01
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-4% Synergy $13.40
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.57
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-5% Synergy $8.92
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-6% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-6% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $9.16
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-7% Synergy $0.38
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-10% Synergy $0.28
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-10% Synergy $3.99
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-10% Synergy $3.80
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-11% Synergy $15.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.45
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-12% Synergy $13.68
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-13% Synergy $0.40
Command Tower Command Tower
-16% Synergy $0.22