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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

#3592 Current Rank
#3159 Last Week
#3172 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Axelrod Gunnarson.

New Cards

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

Foolish Fate Foolish Fate
+11% Synergy $0.19
Leech Collector Leech Collector
+11% Synergy $0.22
Zealous Lorecaster Zealous Lorecaster
+11% Synergy $0.08
Withering Curse Withering Curse
+9% Synergy $1.33

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 $6.18
Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+56% Synergy $0.36
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+56% Synergy $0.26
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+54% Synergy $4.16
Arcbond Arcbond
+50% Synergy $2.51
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+47% Synergy $0.41
Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+45% Synergy $0.21
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+43% Synergy $11.45
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+41% Synergy $0.39
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+39% Synergy $0.25

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 $0.32
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+37% Synergy $2.01
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+27% Synergy $0.29
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+23% Synergy $3.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.95
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+21% Synergy $0.35
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+21% Synergy $1.62
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+10% Synergy $3.90
Terminate Terminate
+3% Synergy $0.45
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-6% Synergy $0.39

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $109.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $129.20
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $104.71
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $43.06
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $72.39
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $60.63

Creatures

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

Iron Myr Iron Myr
+31% Synergy $1.21
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+30% Synergy $3.02
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+30% Synergy $2.49
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+28% Synergy $0.33
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+28% Synergy $2.75
Deathbringer Thoctar Deathbringer Thoctar
+26% Synergy $0.52
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+23% Synergy $1.81
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+22% Synergy $8.16
Sunrise Sovereign Sunrise Sovereign
+22% Synergy $0.50
Blood Cultist Blood Cultist
+20% Synergy $0.36
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+19% Synergy $1.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.31
Borderland Behemoth Borderland Behemoth
+16% Synergy $0.50
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+15% Synergy $0.23
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+15% Synergy $0.30
Slaughter Specialist Slaughter Specialist
+15% Synergy $0.80
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
+13% Synergy $12.75
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.32
Thundercloud Shaman Thundercloud Shaman
+13% Synergy $0.49
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+12% Synergy $0.75
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+12% Synergy $2.64
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+12% Synergy $1.24
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+12% Synergy $0.39
Varchild's War-Riders Varchild's War-Riders
+12% Synergy $6.63
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
+11% Synergy $0.32
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+11% Synergy $0.35
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+11% Synergy $0.34
Azra Oddsmaker Azra Oddsmaker
+10% Synergy $0.69
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+10% Synergy $0.50
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+10% Synergy $2.71
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+10% Synergy $0.40
Giant Harbinger Giant Harbinger
+10% Synergy $0.36
Writhing Necromass Writhing Necromass
+10% Synergy $0.15
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
+10% Synergy $0.56
Hamletback Goliath Hamletback Goliath
+10% Synergy $0.34
Hunted Bonebrute Hunted Bonebrute
+10% Synergy $0.32
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+10% Synergy $2.66
Surtland Flinger Surtland Flinger
+10% Synergy $0.35
Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+9% Synergy $0.33
Bloodshot Cyclops Bloodshot Cyclops
+9% Synergy $0.44
Rakdos Ickspitter Rakdos Ickspitter
+8% Synergy $0.13
Anger Anger
+7% Synergy $0.45
Warchief Giant Warchief Giant
+7% Synergy $1.18
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+7% Synergy $5.80
Kav Landseeker Kav Landseeker
+7% Synergy $0.09
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+6% Synergy $0.39
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+5% Synergy $18.22
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
-1% Synergy $1.08
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-1% Synergy $0.90
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
-4% Synergy $2.04

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 $0.25
Bladebrand Bladebrand
+17% Synergy $0.12
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+15% Synergy $18.45
Giantfall Giantfall
+11% Synergy $0.22
Virulent Swipe Virulent Swipe
+10% Synergy $0.12
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+9% Synergy $0.23
Seething Song Seething Song
+8% Synergy $13.22
Squash Squash
+8% Synergy $0.17
Lash of Thorns Lash of Thorns
+8% Synergy $0.07
Big Score Big Score
+7% Synergy $0.50
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+7% Synergy $0.17
Berserker's Frenzy Berserker's Frenzy
+7% Synergy $1.90
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+6% Synergy $3.47
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+6% Synergy $0.12
Battle-Rage Blessing Battle-Rage Blessing
+5% Synergy $0.21
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+5% Synergy $0.10
Alesha's Legacy Alesha's Legacy
+5% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.28
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+2% Synergy $0.25
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+2% Synergy $0.22
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+1% Synergy $1.35
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $16.68
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
0% Synergy $0.35
Feign Death Feign Death
0% Synergy $1.17
Bedevil Bedevil
-2% Synergy $0.29
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $3.45
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-2% Synergy $14.52
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-2% Synergy $0.63
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
-2% Synergy $10.38
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-4% Synergy $0.28
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.10
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-4% Synergy $5.42
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-5% Synergy $0.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.24
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-7% Synergy $11.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $0.96
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-9% Synergy $13.86
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.33
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.54
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-13% Synergy $0.35
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-14% Synergy $70.06

Sorceries

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

Fire Giant's Fury Fire Giant's Fury
+20% Synergy $0.28
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+19% Synergy $1.74
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+16% Synergy $1.15
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+15% Synergy $0.77
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+15% Synergy $4.40
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+13% Synergy $0.14
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+11% Synergy $2.11
Giant's Ire Giant's Ire
+10% Synergy $0.17
Visions of Dread Visions of Dread
+7% Synergy $0.34
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.47
Too Greedily, Too Deep Too Greedily, Too Deep
+6% Synergy $0.30
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+5% Synergy $0.29
Painful Lesson Painful Lesson
+5% Synergy $0.18
Languish Languish
+5% Synergy $0.37
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+4% Synergy $0.33
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+1% Synergy $0.35
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-13% Synergy $1.54
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-14% Synergy $0.21
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-23% Synergy $0.87

Utility Artifacts

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

Dingus Staff Dingus Staff
+38% Synergy $1.25
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+35% Synergy $2.62
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+35% Synergy $1.01
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+33% Synergy $0.91
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+27% Synergy $0.63
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+25% Synergy $21.85
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+24% Synergy $3.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+22% Synergy $0.30
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+22% Synergy $6.11
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy $26.43
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+19% Synergy $2.36
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+13% Synergy $1.70
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+13% Synergy $0.60
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+11% Synergy $6.41
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+11% Synergy $3.75
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+10% Synergy $2.74
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+9% Synergy $0.33
The Masamune The Masamune
+9% Synergy $0.85
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+9% Synergy $7.26
Scythe of the Wretched Scythe of the Wretched
+7% Synergy $8.57
Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+7% Synergy $0.22
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+5% Synergy $0.45
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+5% Synergy $3.07
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+5% Synergy $1.01
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+4% Synergy $16.01
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.77
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $4.20
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $4.96
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+1% Synergy $11.37
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-1% Synergy $12.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+35% Synergy $0.37
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+33% Synergy $0.34
Fire Whip Fire Whip
+28% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Teachings Arcane Teachings
+24% Synergy $0.39
Repercussion Repercussion
+21% Synergy $9.52
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+21% Synergy $0.16
Invasion Plans Invasion Plans
+20% Synergy $1.48
Black Market Black Market
+19% Synergy $5.80
Lightning Prowess Lightning Prowess
+18% Synergy $0.08
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+13% Synergy $2.84
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+13% Synergy $2.76
Phyresis Phyresis
+12% Synergy $3.00
Greed Greed
+11% Synergy $0.37
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $4.16
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+8% Synergy $0.99
Pain for All Pain for All
+8% Synergy $0.44
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+7% Synergy $16.92
Gift of Doom Gift of Doom
+7% Synergy $4.23
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+6% Synergy $4.53
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+6% Synergy $0.25
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+6% Synergy $0.53
Fervor Fervor
+6% Synergy $5.18
Tribute to Horobi Echo of Death's Wail Tribute to Horobi
+5% Synergy $0.31
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+5% Synergy $0.26
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+4% Synergy $5.73
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $25.11
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+4% Synergy $0.94
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+2% Synergy $6.39
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+2% Synergy $0.43
City on Fire City on Fire
0% Synergy $11.83
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $19.36

Utility Lands

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

Arena Arena
+19% Synergy $5.81
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+9% Synergy $0.12
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.33
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.25
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.44
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+5% Synergy $0.26
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.31
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $32.50
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.69
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+2% Synergy $2.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.40
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.73
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $10.91
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
-1% Synergy $13.56
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $62.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+26% Synergy $4.55
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+21% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+19% Synergy $0.31
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+17% Synergy $0.36
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+15% Synergy $0.14
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.37
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+12% Synergy $1.10
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+11% Synergy $0.18
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+10% Synergy $2.66
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+8% Synergy $0.23
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+5% Synergy $0.91
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
0% Synergy $2.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $0.98
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-6% Synergy $0.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $2.20

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+19% Synergy $0.34
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+17% Synergy $8.95
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+16% Synergy $0.30
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+13% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.16
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+7% Synergy $0.20
Billiard Room Billiard Room
+7% Synergy $0.32
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+6% Synergy $0.35
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+6% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+5% Synergy $0.25
Razortrap Gorge Razortrap Gorge
+5% Synergy $0.25
Urborg Volcano Urborg Volcano
+5% Synergy $0.28
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+4% Synergy $0.31
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+3% Synergy $0.35
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+3% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.09
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.70
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.34
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+1% Synergy $0.54
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+1% Synergy $3.35
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+1% Synergy $11.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.22
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+1% Synergy $0.35
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $37.89
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
0% Synergy $5.25
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $16.68
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-1% Synergy $0.31
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
-1% Synergy $0.44
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $2.00
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $2.00
Badlands Badlands
-2% Synergy
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-3% Synergy $31.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.30
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-5% Synergy $0.55
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-6% Synergy $8.59
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-6% Synergy $8.10
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.24
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-7% Synergy $0.99
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-7% Synergy $8.45
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-9% Synergy $9.86
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-9% Synergy $0.67
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-9% Synergy $13.86
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-11% Synergy $18.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.82
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-12% Synergy $1.79
Command Tower Command Tower
-16% Synergy $0.28