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Axelrod Gunnarson
Price tag $13.04

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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

#3175 Current Rank
#3122 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
+56% Synergy $5.03
Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+55% Synergy $0.32
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+54% Synergy $0.28
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+53% Synergy $3.77
Arcbond Arcbond
+49% Synergy $2.18
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+46% Synergy $0.43
Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+43% Synergy $0.22
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+42% Synergy $0.39
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+41% Synergy $9.52
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+39% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

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

Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+38% Synergy $2.59
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+38% Synergy $0.15
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+28% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+23% Synergy $2.79
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+22% Synergy $1.47
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.92
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+21% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.32
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+10% Synergy $6.64
Terminate Terminate
+4% Synergy $0.38

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $110.91
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $102.57
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $122.46
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+1% Synergy $41.76
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $64.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $68.04

Creatures

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

Iron Myr Iron Myr
+31% Synergy $1.14
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+31% Synergy $1.76
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+30% Synergy $1.34
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+28% Synergy $0.32
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+27% Synergy $4.54
Deathbringer Thoctar Deathbringer Thoctar
+27% Synergy $0.52
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+24% Synergy $1.96
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+22% Synergy $7.27
Sunrise Sovereign Sunrise Sovereign
+22% Synergy $0.53
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+20% Synergy $4.34
Blood Cultist Blood Cultist
+20% Synergy $0.27
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+15% Synergy $0.35
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+15% Synergy $0.15
Borderland Behemoth Borderland Behemoth
+15% Synergy $0.49
Slaughter Specialist Slaughter Specialist
+14% Synergy $0.67
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
+14% Synergy $12.82
Thundercloud Shaman Thundercloud Shaman
+13% Synergy $0.47
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+12% Synergy $2.50
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+12% Synergy $0.34
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
+12% Synergy $0.32
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+11% Synergy $0.84
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+11% Synergy $1.28
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+11% Synergy $0.37
Varchild's War-Riders Varchild's War-Riders
+11% Synergy $6.44
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+11% Synergy $0.33
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+10% Synergy $0.52
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+10% Synergy $0.35
Writhing Necromass Writhing Necromass
+10% Synergy $0.18
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+10% Synergy $0.35
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+10% Synergy $2.59
Azra Oddsmaker Azra Oddsmaker
+9% Synergy $0.83
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+9% Synergy $2.69
Giant Harbinger Giant Harbinger
+9% Synergy $0.37
Hamletback Goliath Hamletback Goliath
+9% Synergy $0.37
Hunted Bonebrute Hunted Bonebrute
+9% Synergy $0.29
Surtland Flinger Surtland Flinger
+9% Synergy $0.39
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
+9% Synergy $0.58
Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+9% Synergy $0.39
Anger Anger
+8% Synergy $0.49
Rakdos Ickspitter Rakdos Ickspitter
+8% Synergy $0.20
Bloodshot Cyclops Bloodshot Cyclops
+8% Synergy $0.45
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+8% Synergy $5.85
Kav Landseeker Kav Landseeker
+8% Synergy $0.11
Warchief Giant Warchief Giant
+7% Synergy $1.15
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+6% Synergy $0.21
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+5% Synergy $31.18
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+4% Synergy $16.99
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
0% Synergy $0.77
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-1% Synergy $0.56
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
-5% Synergy $1.71

Instants

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

Touch of Moonglove Touch of Moonglove
+31% Synergy $0.10
Showstopping Surprise Showstopping Surprise
+24% Synergy $0.22
Bladebrand Bladebrand
+17% Synergy $0.08
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+15% Synergy $12.59
Virulent Swipe Virulent Swipe
+9% Synergy $0.09
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+9% Synergy $0.19
Giantfall Giantfall
+8% Synergy $0.23
Squash Squash
+8% Synergy $0.15
Berserker's Frenzy Berserker's Frenzy
+7% Synergy $2.67
Lash of Thorns Lash of Thorns
+7% Synergy $0.05
Big Score Big Score
+6% Synergy $0.69
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+6% Synergy $3.52
Seething Song Seething Song
+5% Synergy $12.88
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+5% Synergy $0.13
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+4% Synergy $0.06
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.27
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+2% Synergy $0.27
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+2% Synergy $1.47
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+2% Synergy $0.34
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+1% Synergy $0.32
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $15.33
Feign Death Feign Death
0% Synergy $1.29
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-1% Synergy $3.35
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-1% Synergy $14.03
Bedevil Bedevil
-2% Synergy $0.28
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-2% Synergy $0.59
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
-2% Synergy $9.82
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.31
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-4% Synergy $2.21
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-5% Synergy $3.15
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-5% Synergy $9.67
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-5% Synergy $0.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.17
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-6% Synergy $0.40
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-8% Synergy $2.85
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-8% Synergy $14.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.32
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.82
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $68.21
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-13% Synergy $0.35

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 $0.26
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+20% Synergy $2.19
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+14% Synergy $1.26
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+14% Synergy $2.89
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+14% Synergy $0.17
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+13% Synergy $0.56
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+11% Synergy $2.07
Giant's Ire Giant's Ire
+10% Synergy $0.15
Visions of Dread Visions of Dread
+7% Synergy $0.29
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.44
Too Greedily, Too Deep Too Greedily, Too Deep
+6% Synergy $0.28
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+5% Synergy $0.37
Painful Lesson Painful Lesson
+5% Synergy $0.13
Languish Languish
+5% Synergy $0.33
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+4% Synergy $0.27
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+2% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $16.12
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-13% Synergy $2.39
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-15% Synergy $0.38
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-23% Synergy $0.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+38% Synergy $1.34
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+36% Synergy $2.80
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+34% Synergy $0.80
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+34% Synergy $0.87
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+26% Synergy $0.70
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $3.17
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+22% Synergy $24.44
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+22% Synergy $5.90
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy $0.32
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+20% Synergy $28.78
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+19% Synergy $2.32
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+12% Synergy $1.03
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+11% Synergy $6.46
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+11% Synergy $4.20
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+11% Synergy $0.56
The Masamune The Masamune
+10% Synergy $0.78
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+9% Synergy $2.51
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+8% Synergy $6.21
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+7% Synergy $0.29
Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+7% Synergy $0.29
Scythe of the Wretched Scythe of the Wretched
+7% Synergy $8.85
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+6% Synergy $0.33
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+5% Synergy $2.64
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+5% Synergy $0.23
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.83
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $7.35
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $4.33
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $10.93
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+2% Synergy $3.74
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+1% Synergy $4.55
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $11.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.43

Enchantments

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

Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+34% Synergy $0.36
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+31% Synergy $0.30
Fire Whip Fire Whip
+28% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Teachings Arcane Teachings
+21% Synergy $0.39
Black Market Black Market
+19% Synergy $4.92
Repercussion Repercussion
+19% Synergy $8.64
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+19% Synergy $0.16
Invasion Plans Invasion Plans
+18% Synergy $1.48
Lightning Prowess Lightning Prowess
+16% Synergy $0.09
Phyresis Phyresis
+13% Synergy $3.14
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+12% Synergy $2.31
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+12% Synergy $3.11
Greed Greed
+11% Synergy $0.36
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $3.44
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+8% Synergy $16.71
Pain for All Pain for All
+7% Synergy $0.58
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $1.05
Gift of Doom Gift of Doom
+6% Synergy $3.99
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+6% Synergy $0.54
Fervor Fervor
+6% Synergy $4.96
Tribute to Horobi Echo of Death's Wail Tribute to Horobi
+6% Synergy $0.23
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+5% Synergy $6.17
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+5% Synergy $0.83
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+5% Synergy $0.27
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+5% Synergy $5.42
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+5% Synergy $0.26
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $25.45
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+3% Synergy $0.44
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+2% Synergy $6.32
City on Fire City on Fire
0% Synergy $11.29
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $17.76

Utility Lands

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

Arena Arena
+18% Synergy $5.86
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+9% Synergy $0.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.40
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+8% Synergy $0.29
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.23
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+5% Synergy $0.28
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.33
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $30.06
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $4.00
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+2% Synergy $2.42
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.52
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $38.37
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $11.01
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
-1% Synergy $12.94
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-2% Synergy $2.06
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $58.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+27% Synergy $4.35
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+22% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+19% Synergy $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+16% Synergy $0.31
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+15% Synergy $0.15
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.35
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+12% Synergy $0.50
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+11% Synergy $0.18
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+10% Synergy $2.32
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+8% Synergy $0.19
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+5% Synergy $1.27
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+3% Synergy $3.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.92
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $39.13
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-5% Synergy $0.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.63

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+19% Synergy $0.28
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+17% Synergy $0.34
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+16% Synergy $8.51
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.23
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+11% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.33
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+7% Synergy $0.20
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+7% Synergy $0.27
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+7% Synergy $0.34
Billiard Room Billiard Room
+7% Synergy $0.33
Razortrap Gorge Razortrap Gorge
+6% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+5% Synergy $0.21
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.64
Urborg Volcano Urborg Volcano
+5% Synergy $0.31
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+5% Synergy $0.29
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.46
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+3% Synergy $0.35
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.11
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $38.90
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+3% Synergy $0.09
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+2% Synergy $0.32
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+1% Synergy $0.51
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+1% Synergy $3.28
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+1% Synergy $10.81
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
0% Synergy $30.09
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.32
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $15.33
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.35
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-1% Synergy $5.45
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-1% Synergy $0.19
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
-2% Synergy $0.63
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $0.97
Mountain Mountain
-4% Synergy $0.18
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.13
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-5% Synergy $0.50
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.17
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy $1.10
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-6% Synergy $7.59
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-7% Synergy $9.04
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-7% Synergy $7.54
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-8% Synergy $9.37
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-8% Synergy $14.13
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-9% Synergy $16.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.29
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-10% Synergy $0.36
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-13% Synergy $1.58
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.26