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Bladewing the Risen
Price tag $2.80

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

#1821 Current Rank
#1746 Last Week
#1888 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.

Withering Curse Withering Curse
+2% Synergy $3.52
Flashback Flashback
+1% Synergy $4.78
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+1% Synergy $23.42
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
0% Synergy $3.65
Coin of Mastery Coin of Mastery
0% Synergy $2.08

High Synergy Cards

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

Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+57% Synergy $2.27
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+56% Synergy $0.37
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+56% Synergy $3.85
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+56% Synergy $2.95
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+55% Synergy $2.15
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+53% Synergy $0.78
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+53% Synergy $2.77
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+49% Synergy $1.45
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+48% Synergy $30.57
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+47% Synergy $3.97

Top Cards

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

Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+45% Synergy $18.62
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+44% Synergy $0.28
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+39% Synergy $0.62
Entomb Entomb
+36% Synergy $16.78
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+34% Synergy $0.26
Reanimate Reanimate
+30% Synergy $9.11
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+27% Synergy $0.26
Terminate Terminate
+3% Synergy $0.39
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $6.77
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $68.64
Gamble Gamble
+10% Synergy $15.16
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $122.46
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $108.93
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+6% Synergy $63.51
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $157.73
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $152.43
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $98.98
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+1% Synergy $12.55
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $41.77

Creatures

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

Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+39% Synergy $0.17
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
+38% Synergy $0.68
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+36% Synergy $26.20
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+35% Synergy $0.72
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+33% Synergy $1.31
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+32% Synergy $5.58
Bladewing's Thrall Bladewing's Thrall
+32% Synergy $0.27
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+31% Synergy $41.57
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+30% Synergy $4.90
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+30% Synergy $13.29
Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant
+28% Synergy $5.09
Immersturm Predator Immersturm Predator
+28% Synergy $0.14
Anger Anger
+26% Synergy $0.51
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+26% Synergy $4.02
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+26% Synergy $5.50
Boneyard Scourge Boneyard Scourge
+26% Synergy $6.60
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+24% Synergy $0.38
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+23% Synergy $2.06
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+22% Synergy $103.26
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+22% Synergy $0.33
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+20% Synergy $0.40
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+19% Synergy $0.45
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+19% Synergy $0.50
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+19% Synergy $6.95
Worldgorger Dragon Worldgorger Dragon
+18% Synergy $1.79
Tyrant's Familiar Tyrant's Familiar
+18% Synergy $0.92
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+17% Synergy $12.83
Deathbringer Regent Deathbringer Regent
+17% Synergy $0.28
Bogardan Hellkite Bogardan Hellkite
+16% Synergy $0.76
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+15% Synergy $0.37
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+15% Synergy $0.35
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+15% Synergy $0.47
Stormshriek Feral Stormshriek Feral
+15% Synergy $0.18
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.24
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+14% Synergy $0.33
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+14% Synergy $1.05
Terror of Mount Velus Terror of Mount Velus
+14% Synergy $1.62
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+13% Synergy $0.38
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+13% Synergy $3.46
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+12% Synergy $21.46
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+11% Synergy $5.52
Shivan Dragon Shivan Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.75
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+10% Synergy $0.31
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+10% Synergy $5.53
Malfegor Malfegor
+10% Synergy $0.38
Thunder Dragon Thunder Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.47
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+9% Synergy $5.80
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+8% Synergy $14.00
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+8% Synergy $12.45
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+4% Synergy $0.93

Instants

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

Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+30% Synergy $2.58
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+16% Synergy $2.49
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+14% Synergy $0.29
Big Score Big Score
+13% Synergy $0.63
Cauldron Dance Cauldron Dance
+12% Synergy $0.34
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+10% Synergy $0.46
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $12.68
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+9% Synergy $14.21
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+9% Synergy $0.28
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+8% Synergy $3.09
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+8% Synergy $3.60
Rescue from the Underworld Rescue from the Underworld
+8% Synergy $0.25
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+7% Synergy $13.64
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+6% Synergy $0.22
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+6% Synergy $0.32
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+5% Synergy $12.32
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+5% Synergy $1.66
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+5% Synergy $16.52
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+3% Synergy $11.05
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+3% Synergy $0.44
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+2% Synergy $14.01
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+1% Synergy $17.70
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+1% Synergy $5.59
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $13.87
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.06
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-1% Synergy $10.57
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
-1% Synergy $0.34
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $15.03
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-5% Synergy $9.52
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.35
Bedevil Bedevil
-7% Synergy $0.24
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-9% Synergy $0.29
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-10% Synergy $2.89
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-11% Synergy $5.91
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-12% Synergy $3.48
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-15% Synergy $67.64
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-19% Synergy $0.39

Sorceries

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

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+32% Synergy $0.30
Living Death Living Death
+28% Synergy $1.90
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+27% Synergy $5.30
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+22% Synergy $0.15
Persist Persist
+22% Synergy $0.75
Final Parting Final Parting
+21% Synergy $0.35
Victimize Victimize
+19% Synergy $1.20
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+19% Synergy $2.89
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+18% Synergy $3.75
Fearsome Awakening Fearsome Awakening
+17% Synergy $0.21
Exhume Exhume
+12% Synergy $5.82
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+9% Synergy $2063.83
Dread Return Dread Return
+9% Synergy $0.47
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+9% Synergy $1.75
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+8% Synergy $0.16
Zombify Zombify
+8% Synergy $0.30
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+8% Synergy $0.37
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+8% Synergy $2.03
Twinflame Twinflame
+7% Synergy $1.17
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+6% Synergy $1.09
Ever After Ever After
+6% Synergy $0.25
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+5% Synergy $0.52
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $10.37
Earthquake Earthquake
+5% Synergy $0.65
Torrent of Souls Torrent of Souls
+5% Synergy $0.22
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $20.57
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+4% Synergy $12.46
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+4% Synergy $26.21
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+3% Synergy $5.43
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+3% Synergy $0.37
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+3% Synergy $1.65
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+3% Synergy $8.75
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $7.29
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.23
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+2% Synergy $20.39
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $25.35
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $2.07
Dreadbore Dreadbore
0% Synergy $0.67
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $4.74
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-3% Synergy $0.26
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-3% Synergy $1.22
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-6% Synergy $0.27
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-13% Synergy $0.38
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-14% Synergy $2.38
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-14% Synergy $2.68
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-15% Synergy $0.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+20% Synergy $16.21
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+18% Synergy $2.91
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+10% Synergy $4.87
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $16.47
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+8% Synergy $3.94
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+6% Synergy $3.62
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+6% Synergy $7.73
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.30
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+4% Synergy $7.63
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.04
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $6.76
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+1% Synergy $11.47
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy $1.86
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-1% Synergy $54.75
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-2% Synergy $6.23
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-3% Synergy $10.56
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-4% Synergy $15.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-24% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

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

Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+35% Synergy $10.33
Necromancy Necromancy
+28% Synergy $16.21
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+25% Synergy $10.79
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+21% Synergy $0.80
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+14% Synergy $0.39
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+13% Synergy $12.21
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+12% Synergy $5.51
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+11% Synergy $16.71
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+10% Synergy $1.05
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+10% Synergy $0.27
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+10% Synergy $0.10
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+8% Synergy $4.46
Dragon Breath Dragon Breath
+6% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+3% Synergy $0.39
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+2% Synergy $3.80
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $4.09
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-4% Synergy $1.99
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $16.90

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+27% Synergy $2.51
Sarkhan the Mad Sarkhan the Mad
+9% Synergy $1.64
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+8% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+17% Synergy $0.55
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+13% Synergy $1.16
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $10.99
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+6% Synergy $0.29
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.68
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+5% Synergy $6.96
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $11.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.98
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $1.13
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $23.89
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $29.55
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
0% Synergy $1.16
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $59.22
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $3.96
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $0.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+49% Synergy $0.39
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+32% Synergy $0.36
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+18% Synergy $0.44
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+17% Synergy $1.37
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+17% Synergy $0.29
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+11% Synergy $12.51
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $4.45
Kolaghan Monument Kolaghan Monument
+8% Synergy $0.25
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.34
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.36
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.34
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $438.54
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $1066.67
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.33
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $37.54
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.49
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $215.47
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
0% Synergy $2.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.63
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-6% Synergy $3.52
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.43

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 $0.40
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+21% Synergy $0.26
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+21% Synergy $2.15
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+16% Synergy $0.29
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+11% Synergy $11.00
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+11% Synergy $48.51
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+8% Synergy $16.30
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $15.83
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $19.07
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+7% Synergy $0.28
Badlands Badlands
+6% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $35.36
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+5% Synergy $0.30
Urborg Volcano Urborg Volcano
+5% Synergy $0.31
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $9.18
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $29.76
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $32.24
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $28.97
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $45.78
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+2% Synergy $0.37
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $9.33
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $1.09
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.11
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $32.63
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
0% Synergy $30.75
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.27
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.09
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $13.87
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.06
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-2% Synergy $3.04
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-3% Synergy $0.53
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-3% Synergy $1.03
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-3% Synergy $0.20
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-4% Synergy $5.45
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-4% Synergy $0.34
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-5% Synergy $0.36
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-6% Synergy $7.44
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.26
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-9% Synergy $8.82
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-10% Synergy $0.51
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-10% Synergy $7.49
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-10% Synergy $0.21
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-10% Synergy $1.60
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-12% Synergy $0.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.28
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-20% Synergy $0.36

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