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Bladewing the Risen
Price tag $1.13

Legendary CreatureZombie Dragon

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
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

#1832 Current Rank
#1693 Last Week
#1679 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.

Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+5% Synergy $24.23
Pain for All Pain for All
+4% Synergy $0.55
Nova Hellkite Nova Hellkite
+4% Synergy $0.79
Terminal Velocity Terminal Velocity
+4% Synergy $0.19
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-1% Synergy $4.85

High Synergy Cards

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

Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+62% Synergy $3.11
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+60% Synergy $3.86
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+59% Synergy $4.45
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+59% Synergy $1.01
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+55% Synergy $3.74
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+53% Synergy $4.49
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+49% Synergy $0.97
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+47% Synergy $0.83
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+46% Synergy $0.29
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+46% Synergy $21.74

Top Cards

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

Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+46% Synergy $27.81
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+44% Synergy $6.79
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+43% Synergy $0.40
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
+40% Synergy $0.95
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+39% Synergy $0.29
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+39% Synergy $6.83
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+30% Synergy $0.06
Reanimate Reanimate
+28% Synergy $7.64
Terminate Terminate
+3% Synergy $0.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $94.69
Gamble Gamble
+8% Synergy $7.91
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $58.30
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $71.05
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $50.85
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $372.38
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $92.16
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $113.27
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $643.42
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $67.99

Creatures

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

Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+37% Synergy $0.42
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+37% Synergy $0.22
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+37% Synergy $1.21
Bladewing's Thrall Bladewing's Thrall
+34% Synergy $0.28
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+32% Synergy $20.75
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+31% Synergy $2.81
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+30% Synergy $9.09
Immersturm Predator Immersturm Predator
+30% Synergy $0.24
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+30% Synergy $26.98
Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant
+28% Synergy $2.66
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+28% Synergy $2.76
Anger Anger
+27% Synergy $1.61
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+27% Synergy $13.15
Boneyard Scourge Boneyard Scourge
+27% Synergy $5.24
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+26% Synergy $0.20
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+25% Synergy $0.50
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+25% Synergy $0.39
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+24% Synergy $0.91
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+22% Synergy $5.38
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+22% Synergy $0.74
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+21% Synergy $70.01
Tyrant's Familiar Tyrant's Familiar
+21% Synergy $0.99
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+20% Synergy $0.33
Deathbringer Regent Deathbringer Regent
+20% Synergy $0.21
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+19% Synergy $6.94
Terror of Mount Velus Terror of Mount Velus
+19% Synergy $1.40
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+18% Synergy $18.31
Worldgorger Dragon Worldgorger Dragon
+17% Synergy $1.17
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+17% Synergy $0.13
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+17% Synergy $0.45
Stormshriek Feral Stormshriek Feral
+17% Synergy $0.07
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+17% Synergy $0.23
Bogardan Hellkite Bogardan Hellkite
+16% Synergy $0.44
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+15% Synergy $0.15
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+15% Synergy $1.18
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+15% Synergy $0.50
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+14% Synergy $0.56
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+14% Synergy $2.40
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+13% Synergy $1.32
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+11% Synergy $21.28
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+11% Synergy $0.06
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+11% Synergy $4.09
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+10% Synergy $1.63
Malfegor Malfegor
+10% Synergy $0.53
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+10% Synergy $0.58
Thunder Dragon Thunder Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.57
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+9% Synergy $7.28
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+8% Synergy $4.62
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+5% Synergy $30.11
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+3% Synergy $0.53

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+30% Synergy $13.77
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+28% Synergy $2.08
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+16% Synergy $0.17
Big Score Big Score
+15% Synergy $0.62
Cauldron Dance Cauldron Dance
+13% Synergy $0.38
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+12% Synergy $0.99
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+12% Synergy $0.22
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+10% Synergy $0.98
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+10% Synergy $0.28
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+10% Synergy $5.96
Rescue from the Underworld Rescue from the Underworld
+10% Synergy $0.18
Seething Song Seething Song
+7% Synergy $6.27
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+7% Synergy $0.22
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+6% Synergy $0.19
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+5% Synergy $4.44
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+5% Synergy $12.97
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+4% Synergy $7.97
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+4% Synergy $0.10
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+3% Synergy $0.29
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.80
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $5.21
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+1% Synergy $8.43
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+1% Synergy $5.81
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+1% Synergy $2.33
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $9.16
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
0% Synergy $9.78
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-1% Synergy $5.39
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.68
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
-3% Synergy $3.82
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $2.94
Bedevil Bedevil
-5% Synergy $0.51
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.15
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-6% Synergy $8.49
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-8% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $0.99
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-11% Synergy $2.59
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-14% Synergy $46.20
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-18% Synergy $0.31
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-19% Synergy $0.49

Sorceries

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

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+35% Synergy $0.14
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+28% Synergy $2.53
Living Death Living Death
+27% Synergy $2.36
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+23% Synergy $0.08
Final Parting Final Parting
+21% Synergy $0.33
Persist Persist
+20% Synergy $1.32
Fearsome Awakening Fearsome Awakening
+20% Synergy $0.19
Victimize Victimize
+19% Synergy $0.56
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+18% Synergy $2.11
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+18% Synergy $3.16
Exhume Exhume
+12% Synergy $3.55
Dread Return Dread Return
+11% Synergy $0.26
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+10% Synergy $0.36
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+10% Synergy $3.36
Zombify Zombify
+10% Synergy $0.21
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+10% Synergy $1.14
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+9% Synergy $2.76
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+8% Synergy $1474.14
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+8% Synergy $0.46
Twinflame Twinflame
+7% Synergy $5.05
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+7% Synergy $7.52
Ever After Ever After
+7% Synergy $0.24
Torrent of Souls Torrent of Souls
+7% Synergy $0.13
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.31
Earthquake Earthquake
+6% Synergy $0.80
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+5% Synergy $17.38
Ransack the Lab Ransack the Lab
+5% Synergy $0.16
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+4% Synergy $9.35
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+4% Synergy $5.07
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $18.68
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+3% Synergy $3.96
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+3% Synergy $0.49
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $4.42
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $18.70
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $25.53
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+1% Synergy $0.28
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
0% Synergy $1.76
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.75
Dreadbore Dreadbore
-1% Synergy $0.58
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-3% Synergy $0.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.30
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-5% Synergy $0.25
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $26.15
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-12% Synergy $0.60
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-13% Synergy $0.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-13% Synergy $2.73
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-14% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+21% Synergy $2.29
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+17% Synergy $13.11
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $11.38
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+9% Synergy $4.33
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+8% Synergy $2.49
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+7% Synergy $4.72
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+6% Synergy $1.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.24
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+3% Synergy $7.78
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+3% Synergy $0.30
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $7.52
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
0% Synergy $2.20
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
0% Synergy $54.66
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-3% Synergy $8.99
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-24% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+24% Synergy $1.24
Necromancy Necromancy
+23% Synergy $6.98
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+22% Synergy $4.91
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+18% Synergy $0.66
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+12% Synergy $1.01
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+12% Synergy $5.83
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+11% Synergy $17.25
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+9% Synergy $0.09
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+9% Synergy $7.33
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+8% Synergy $3.40
Dragon Breath Dragon Breath
+7% Synergy $0.15
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.11
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+5% Synergy $0.39
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+4% Synergy $2.72
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+1% Synergy $3.19
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
0% Synergy $8.13
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $1.55
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-3% Synergy $1.97
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $15.42

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+25% Synergy $2.92
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+9% Synergy $0.35
Sarkhan the Mad Sarkhan the Mad
+8% Synergy $1.64

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.55
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+15% Synergy $1.28
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+8% Synergy $11.65
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.14
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $6.61
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.08
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.50
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+4% Synergy $0.07
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+3% Synergy $0.19
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $0.47
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
+2% Synergy $0.12
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $47.16
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $19.73
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $24.56
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $3.76
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+53% Synergy $0.56
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+34% Synergy $1.30
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+21% Synergy $0.96
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+20% Synergy $1.31
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+15% Synergy $0.09
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+10% Synergy $2.44
Kolaghan Monument Kolaghan Monument
+9% Synergy $0.21
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+8% Synergy $9.72
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.24
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.24
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.22
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $1.28
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+3% Synergy $0.76
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.25
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $24.69
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $1.29
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $153.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-6% Synergy $1.94
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.33

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
+36% Synergy $0.78
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+25% Synergy $0.18
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+21% Synergy $0.75
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+19% Synergy $0.18
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $34.04
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+10% Synergy $8.92
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.19
Badlands Badlands
+6% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+5% Synergy $14.12
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+5% Synergy $0.28
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $15.21
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.16
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+2% Synergy $15.33
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+2% Synergy $0.32
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $13.68
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $5.21
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $22.75
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $24.53
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $21.61
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $24.04
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $50.15
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+1% Synergy $3.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.11
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+1% Synergy $0.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.53
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.15
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $17.11
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+1% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $9.16
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.06
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.68
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.07
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-2% Synergy $1.01
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-4% Synergy $13.40
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-4% Synergy $0.40
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.57
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-6% Synergy $0.22
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-6% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.23
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-7% Synergy $0.40
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-7% Synergy $3.80
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-8% Synergy $1.23
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-9% Synergy $6.82
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-10% Synergy $0.31
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-10% Synergy $3.99
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-11% Synergy $0.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.45
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-18% Synergy $0.22

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