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Bladewing the Risen
Price tag $2.59

Legendary CreatureZombie Dragon

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1839 Current Rank
#1647 Last Week
#1872 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Bladewing the Risen.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Bladewing the Risen decks.

Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+6% Synergy $2.63
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+4% Synergy $3.05
Shredder's Technique Shredder's Technique
+2% Synergy $0.26
Aberrant Return Aberrant Return
+1% Synergy $0.35
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-7% Synergy $18.56

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Bladewing the Risen's abilities and overall game plan.

Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+59% Synergy $2.01
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+57% Synergy $0.47
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+56% Synergy $2.61
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+56% Synergy $3.96
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+54% Synergy $2.21
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+53% Synergy $2.53
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+52% Synergy $0.89
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+49% Synergy $2.10
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+49% Synergy $28.37
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+47% Synergy $8.62

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Bladewing the Risen decks.

Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+46% Synergy $17.74
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+44% Synergy $0.36
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+40% Synergy $0.68
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+39% Synergy $0.16
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+35% Synergy $0.36
Entomb Entomb
+35% Synergy $14.97
Reanimate Reanimate
+30% Synergy $8.54
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+26% Synergy $0.27
Terminate Terminate
+2% Synergy $0.39
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-2% Synergy $4.43

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy $111.70
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $61.51
Gamble Gamble
+10% Synergy $14.01
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+7% Synergy $63.69
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $97.50
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $140.43
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $938.97
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $146.21
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $106.71
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $43.73

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Bladewing the Risen's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
+38% Synergy $0.68
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+36% Synergy $0.81
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+36% Synergy $19.38
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+34% Synergy $0.92
Bladewing's Thrall Bladewing's Thrall
+32% Synergy $0.29
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+31% Synergy $10.97
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+31% Synergy $35.92
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+30% Synergy $4.53
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+30% Synergy $15.32
Immersturm Predator Immersturm Predator
+28% Synergy $0.16
Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant
+28% Synergy $4.64
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+27% Synergy $4.92
Anger Anger
+26% Synergy $1.94
Boneyard Scourge Boneyard Scourge
+26% Synergy $5.74
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+25% Synergy $0.81
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+24% Synergy $3.43
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+24% Synergy $0.56
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+23% Synergy $0.30
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+22% Synergy $94.19
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+21% Synergy $0.39
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+20% Synergy $0.50
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+19% Synergy $0.61
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+19% Synergy $6.11
Tyrant's Familiar Tyrant's Familiar
+19% Synergy $0.92
Worldgorger Dragon Worldgorger Dragon
+18% Synergy $1.75
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+17% Synergy $15.15
Deathbringer Regent Deathbringer Regent
+17% Synergy $0.26
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+16% Synergy $0.42
Stormshriek Feral Stormshriek Feral
+16% Synergy $0.12
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+16% Synergy $0.30
Bogardan Hellkite Bogardan Hellkite
+16% Synergy $0.66
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.31
Terror of Mount Velus Terror of Mount Velus
+15% Synergy $1.40
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+15% Synergy $0.51
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+14% Synergy $0.29
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.99
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+14% Synergy $0.37
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+13% Synergy $3.12
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+12% Synergy $27.68
Shivan Dragon Shivan Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.06
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+10% Synergy $0.20
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+10% Synergy $4.79
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+10% Synergy $4.99
Thunder Dragon Thunder Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.56
Malfegor Malfegor
+10% Synergy $0.40
Rorix Bladewing Rorix Bladewing
+10% Synergy $0.19
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+9% Synergy $12.86
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+9% Synergy $13.66
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+9% Synergy $5.33
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+3% Synergy $0.82

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Bladewing the Risen safe.

Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+31% Synergy $2.54
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+15% Synergy $2.53
Big Score Big Score
+14% Synergy $0.98
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+14% Synergy $0.18
Cauldron Dance Cauldron Dance
+12% Synergy $0.29
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+10% Synergy $0.46
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $3.67
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+9% Synergy $6.26
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+9% Synergy $0.29
Seething Song Seething Song
+8% Synergy $12.48
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+8% Synergy $4.29
Rescue from the Underworld Rescue from the Underworld
+8% Synergy $0.18
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+6% Synergy $10.86
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+6% Synergy $0.30
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+6% Synergy $0.32
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+5% Synergy $14.97
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+5% Synergy $0.14
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+4% Synergy $11.98
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+4% Synergy $1.31
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+2% Synergy $10.21
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+2% Synergy $0.49
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+1% Synergy $14.34
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+1% Synergy $11.77
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $11.91
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.85
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
-1% Synergy $0.36
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $13.35
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-3% Synergy $10.33
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-5% Synergy $10.38
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.13
Bedevil Bedevil
-7% Synergy $1.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.52
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $2.95
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-10% Synergy $0.31
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-12% Synergy $4.10
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-12% Synergy $6.26
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-14% Synergy $66.45
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-20% Synergy $0.43

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Bladewing the Risen's game plan and control the board.

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+33% Synergy $0.33
Living Death Living Death
+28% Synergy $2.39
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+28% Synergy $5.17
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+23% Synergy $0.15
Persist Persist
+22% Synergy $0.58
Final Parting Final Parting
+22% Synergy $0.54
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+19% Synergy $2.70
Victimize Victimize
+18% Synergy $0.53
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+18% Synergy $3.72
Fearsome Awakening Fearsome Awakening
+18% Synergy $0.19
Exhume Exhume
+12% Synergy $4.95
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+10% Synergy $1907.80
Dread Return Dread Return
+9% Synergy $0.39
Zombify Zombify
+9% Synergy $0.25
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+8% Synergy $0.61
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+8% Synergy $1.93
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+8% Synergy $0.35
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+8% Synergy $1.80
Twinflame Twinflame
+7% Synergy $6.93
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+6% Synergy $0.80
Ever After Ever After
+6% Synergy $0.28
Torrent of Souls Torrent of Souls
+6% Synergy $0.18
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+5% Synergy $0.46
Earthquake Earthquake
+5% Synergy $0.64
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $8.70
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $19.60
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+4% Synergy $10.62
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+4% Synergy $26.18
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+4% Synergy $0.39
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+4% Synergy $9.70
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+3% Synergy $5.98
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $6.74
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.32
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $20.74
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+2% Synergy $21.15
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.97
Dreadbore Dreadbore
0% Synergy $0.58
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $7.91
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-3% Synergy $0.24
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-3% Synergy $1.73
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-6% Synergy $0.37
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-13% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-14% Synergy $2.56
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-14% Synergy $2.76
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-15% Synergy $0.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+19% Synergy $23.09
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+18% Synergy $3.12
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+10% Synergy $4.86
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $15.27
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+8% Synergy $4.32
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+7% Synergy $2.93
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+7% Synergy $7.04
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.30
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+3% Synergy $9.74
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $5.99
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+1% Synergy $12.02
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy $2.31
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-2% Synergy $4.31
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-4% Synergy $14.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-24% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Bladewing the Risen's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+36% Synergy $15.76
Necromancy Necromancy
+28% Synergy $13.51
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+25% Synergy $10.72
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+21% Synergy $0.75
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+15% Synergy $0.49
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+13% Synergy $9.27
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+12% Synergy $6.53
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+12% Synergy $15.51
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+10% Synergy $0.88
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+10% Synergy $0.14
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+9% Synergy $0.22
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+8% Synergy $3.35
Dragon Breath Dragon Breath
+5% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+3% Synergy $0.44
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+1% Synergy $3.48
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+1% Synergy $13.44
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $4.29
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-4% Synergy $1.92
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $16.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Bladewing the Risen to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+26% Synergy $2.23
Sarkhan the Mad Sarkhan the Mad
+9% Synergy $1.65
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+8% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.49
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+15% Synergy $0.71
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.21
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $11.31
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+6% Synergy $0.89
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $10.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.28
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.36
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.31
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
+3% Synergy $0.17
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $52.27
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $23.46
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
0% Synergy $1.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $31.12
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.80
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $1.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+50% Synergy $0.44
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+32% Synergy $1.03
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+18% Synergy $1.73
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+18% Synergy $1.45
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+18% Synergy $0.26
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+11% Synergy $11.47
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $4.33
Kolaghan Monument Kolaghan Monument
+8% Synergy $0.20
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.30
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.32
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.29
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $421.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.33
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $37.59
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.88
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $191.56
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.25
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
0% Synergy $2.74
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $3.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.08
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-5% Synergy $3.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.44

Lands

The mana base foundation for Bladewing the Risen decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+38% Synergy $0.44
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+22% Synergy $0.17
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+21% Synergy $2.03
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+16% Synergy $0.29
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $49.97
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+10% Synergy $10.68
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $16.79
Badlands Badlands
+7% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+7% Synergy $18.84
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+7% Synergy $0.37
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $18.85
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $26.47
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+5% Synergy $0.34
Urborg Volcano Urborg Volcano
+5% Synergy $0.28
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $10.02
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $29.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $30.84
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $28.68
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+2% Synergy $0.31
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $9.14
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.18
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $41.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $2.43
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.13
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $35.68
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.30
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.25
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-1% Synergy $29.34
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $11.91
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.85
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.24
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-2% Synergy $3.83
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-3% Synergy $0.37
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-3% Synergy $5.05
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-3% Synergy $0.18
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $1.99
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-4% Synergy $0.28
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-5% Synergy $0.30
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-6% Synergy $6.54
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.26
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-9% Synergy $0.39
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-9% Synergy $1.37
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-10% Synergy $0.23
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-10% Synergy $12.09
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-11% Synergy $7.47
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-12% Synergy $0.41
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.27
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-21% Synergy $0.28

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