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Bladewing the Risen
Price tag $1.31

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

#2089 Current Rank
#2162 Last Week
#1820 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.

Ran and Shaw Ran and Shaw
+10% Synergy $0.20
Bumi Bash Bumi Bash
+3% Synergy $0.05
Fang, Roku's Companion Fang, Roku's Companion
+2% Synergy $0.45
Boiling Rock Prison Boiling Rock Prison
+1% Synergy $0.12
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-2% Synergy $8.84

High Synergy Cards

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

Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+60% Synergy $0.82
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+57% Synergy $0.53
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+57% Synergy $3.39
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+57% Synergy $1.44
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+55% Synergy $2.03
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+52% Synergy $2.09
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+50% Synergy $0.99
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+49% Synergy $1.34
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+48% Synergy $19.48
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+47% Synergy $7.75

Top Cards

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

Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+46% Synergy $0.17
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+45% Synergy $17.70
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+41% Synergy $0.56
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
+40% Synergy $0.79
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+38% Synergy $6.18
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+36% Synergy $0.26
Reanimate Reanimate
+28% Synergy $5.32
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+28% Synergy $0.10
Terminate Terminate
+2% Synergy $0.50
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.38

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy $89.88
Gamble Gamble
+9% Synergy $9.60
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy $48.58
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $83.26
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $57.97
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $116.80
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $132.80
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $91.84
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
0% Synergy $11.38
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $30.76

Creatures

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

Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+38% Synergy $0.23
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+36% Synergy $0.62
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+36% Synergy $1.19
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+34% Synergy $19.16
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+32% Synergy $3.23
Bladewing's Thrall Bladewing's Thrall
+32% Synergy $0.36
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+31% Synergy $28.39
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+30% Synergy $9.20
Immersturm Predator Immersturm Predator
+28% Synergy $0.20
Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant
+28% Synergy $3.18
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+28% Synergy $3.78
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+28% Synergy $9.42
Anger Anger
+25% Synergy $1.61
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+25% Synergy $0.52
Boneyard Scourge Boneyard Scourge
+25% Synergy $4.78
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+24% Synergy $0.19
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+23% Synergy $0.48
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+22% Synergy $76.23
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+22% Synergy $0.44
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+21% Synergy $3.53
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+21% Synergy $0.25
Tyrant's Familiar Tyrant's Familiar
+20% Synergy $1.19
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+20% Synergy $6.10
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+19% Synergy $0.49
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+18% Synergy $17.74
Worldgorger Dragon Worldgorger Dragon
+18% Synergy $1.23
Deathbringer Regent Deathbringer Regent
+17% Synergy $0.28
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.16
Stormshriek Feral Stormshriek Feral
+16% Synergy $0.07
Terror of Mount Velus Terror of Mount Velus
+16% Synergy $1.24
Bogardan Hellkite Bogardan Hellkite
+16% Synergy $0.51
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+16% Synergy $0.20
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+16% Synergy $0.34
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.99
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+14% Synergy $0.33
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+14% Synergy $0.17
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+13% Synergy $0.34
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+12% Synergy $23.14
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+12% Synergy $3.14
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+12% Synergy $2.54
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+11% Synergy $0.12
Thunder Dragon Thunder Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.55
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+10% Synergy $2.89
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+10% Synergy $5.58
Shivan Dragon Shivan Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.05
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+9% Synergy $10.34
Malfegor Malfegor
+9% Synergy $0.44
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+8% Synergy $7.82
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+4% Synergy $32.81
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+3% Synergy $0.58

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+34% Synergy $13.68
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+30% Synergy $2.19
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+15% Synergy $1.15
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+14% Synergy $0.15
Big Score Big Score
+13% Synergy $0.72
Cauldron Dance Cauldron Dance
+13% Synergy $0.29
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+10% Synergy $0.37
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $2.52
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+9% Synergy $5.97
Rescue from the Underworld Rescue from the Underworld
+9% Synergy $0.10
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+9% Synergy $0.11
Seething Song Seething Song
+7% Synergy $8.04
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+7% Synergy $2.84
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+7% Synergy $0.33
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+6% Synergy $10.97
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+6% Synergy $11.22
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+6% Synergy $0.28
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.69
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+3% Synergy $10.47
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+2% Synergy $0.49
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+1% Synergy $7.40
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+1% Synergy $8.47
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+1% Synergy $3.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $8.43
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $5.63
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
0% Synergy $10.28
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $3.45
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.77
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
-2% Synergy $3.04
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-5% Synergy $7.08
Bedevil Bedevil
-6% Synergy $0.53
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.13
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-8% Synergy $0.18
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $1.28
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-12% Synergy $3.23
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $48.80
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-13% Synergy $5.84
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-18% Synergy $0.23

Sorceries

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

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+34% Synergy $0.20
Living Death Living Death
+28% Synergy $1.17
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+28% Synergy $2.64
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+23% Synergy $0.10
Persist Persist
+22% Synergy $1.97
Final Parting Final Parting
+21% Synergy $0.31
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+19% Synergy $2.78
Fearsome Awakening Fearsome Awakening
+19% Synergy $0.16
Victimize Victimize
+18% Synergy $0.35
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+18% Synergy $3.46
Exhume Exhume
+12% Synergy $3.98
Dread Return Dread Return
+11% Synergy $0.28
Zombify Zombify
+10% Synergy $0.20
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+9% Synergy $0.40
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+9% Synergy $1499.99
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+9% Synergy $2.97
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+9% Synergy $2.39
Twinflame Twinflame
+8% Synergy $5.23
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+8% Synergy $1.55
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+7% Synergy $0.47
Ever After Ever After
+7% Synergy $0.23
Torrent of Souls Torrent of Souls
+7% Synergy $0.12
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.38
Earthquake Earthquake
+6% Synergy $0.77
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+6% Synergy $7.81
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+5% Synergy $9.93
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+4% Synergy $10.22
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $16.94
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+3% Synergy $4.67
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $23.02
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+3% Synergy $5.67
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+3% Synergy $0.42
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+3% Synergy $0.25
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.21
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $19.27
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+1% Synergy $15.01
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.81
Dreadbore Dreadbore
0% Synergy $0.51
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-2% Synergy $1.55
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $6.57
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-3% Synergy $0.13
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-5% Synergy $0.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-12% Synergy $0.46
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-14% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-15% Synergy $1.53
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-15% Synergy $2.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+20% Synergy $1.52
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+18% Synergy $13.29
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+10% Synergy $3.38
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $10.45
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+8% Synergy $4.21
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+8% Synergy $5.24
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+6% Synergy $1.69
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.19
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+3% Synergy $0.59
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+2% Synergy $9.75
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $5.73
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
0% Synergy $3.43
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-1% Synergy $4.44
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-1% Synergy $51.84
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-5% Synergy $6.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-24% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Necromancy Necromancy
+26% Synergy $10.57
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+25% Synergy $8.35
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+24% Synergy $0.76
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+17% Synergy $0.71
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+12% Synergy $14.01
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+12% Synergy $6.28
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+11% Synergy $2.06
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+11% Synergy $6.61
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+9% Synergy $0.09
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+8% Synergy $3.03
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+7% Synergy $0.16
Dragon Breath Dragon Breath
+6% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+4% Synergy $0.32
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+1% Synergy $2.83
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $3.36
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-3% Synergy $1.65
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $11.71

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+25% Synergy $1.99
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+8% Synergy $0.77
Sarkhan the Mad Sarkhan the Mad
+8% Synergy $1.50

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 $0.45
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+15% Synergy $0.57
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+7% Synergy $10.11
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+6% Synergy $0.14
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $7.14
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $4.93
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.45
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.11
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+3% Synergy $0.15
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+2% Synergy $18.55
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $46.26
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $0.52
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $2.83
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $25.66
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+51% Synergy $0.23
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+33% Synergy $0.94
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+20% Synergy $1.96
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+20% Synergy $0.82
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+17% Synergy $0.14
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+11% Synergy $9.74
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+10% Synergy $3.16
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.26
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.24
Kolaghan Monument Kolaghan Monument
+7% Synergy $0.18
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.30
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $398.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.83
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $24.20
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $740.80
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+1% Synergy $0.79
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $2.18
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $175.57
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.92
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-4% Synergy $1.58
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.15

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
+37% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.16
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+23% Synergy $0.97
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+16% Synergy $0.13
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+13% Synergy $34.93
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+10% Synergy $9.43
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+8% Synergy $0.24
Badlands Badlands
+7% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+7% Synergy $13.68
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+6% Synergy $0.19
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy $13.30
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $14.85
Urborg Volcano Urborg Volcano
+5% Synergy $0.23
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $17.41
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $20.39
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $20.14
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $25.18
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $24.24
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $37.92
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+2% Synergy $0.41
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.17
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $20.01
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.37
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.69
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.19
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.82
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
0% Synergy $2.18
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $8.43
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $5.63
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.10
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.10
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-2% Synergy $18.35
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-3% Synergy $0.86
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-3% Synergy $0.05
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $0.54
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.46
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-5% Synergy $0.23
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-6% Synergy $0.10
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-6% Synergy $5.02
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.11
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.20
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-8% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-8% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.07
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-9% Synergy $6.11
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-9% Synergy $0.66
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-11% Synergy $5.51
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-12% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.14
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-20% Synergy $0.21

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