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Chizak, Apex Arachnosaur
Price tag $0.20

Legendary Creature — Spider Dinosaur Hero

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Chizak, Apex Arachnosaur decks.

Roiling Canopy Roiling Canopy
+6% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.20
Room of Refuge Room of Refuge
+4% Synergy in 4% of decks $0.16
Vinelasher Adept Vinelasher Adept
+4% Synergy in 4% of decks $0.11
Hexhaven Invigorator Hexhaven Invigorator
+1% Synergy in 12% of decks $19.06
Ghalta the Unstoppable Ghalta the Unstoppable
-1% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.41

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Chizak, Apex Arachnosaur's abilities and overall game plan.

Balamb T-Rexaur Balamb T-Rexaur
+82% Synergy in 84% of decks $0.23
Colossal Dreadmaw Colossal Dreadmaw
+80% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.26
Earthshaker Dreadmaw Earthshaker Dreadmaw
+75% Synergy in 77% of decks $0.26
Colossal Dreadmask Colossal Dreadmask
+64% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.11
Galewind Moose Galewind Moose
+61% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.19
Earthshaker Giant Earthshaker Giant
+59% Synergy in 60% of decks $2.19
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+50% Synergy in 61% of decks $1.62
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+49% Synergy in 56% of decks $1.88
Old One Eye Old One Eye
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $2.75
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+43% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.31

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Chizak, Apex Arachnosaur decks.

Balamb T-Rexaur Balamb T-Rexaur
+82% Synergy in 84% of decks $0.23
Colossal Dreadmaw Colossal Dreadmaw
+80% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.26
Earthshaker Dreadmaw Earthshaker Dreadmaw
+75% Synergy in 77% of decks $0.26
Colossal Dreadmask Colossal Dreadmask
+64% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.11
Galewind Moose Galewind Moose
+61% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.19
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+50% Synergy in 61% of decks $1.62
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+43% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.31
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+26% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.57
Cultivate Cultivate
+23% Synergy in 74% of decks $0.29
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+21% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.24

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-5% Synergy in 5% of decks $1653.09

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Chizak, Apex Arachnosaur's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Earthshaker Giant Earthshaker Giant
+59% Synergy in 60% of decks $2.19
Old One Eye Old One Eye
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $2.75
Honored Hydra Honored Hydra
+42% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.36
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+38% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.81
Ulvenwald Observer Ulvenwald Observer
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.33
Cleanup Crew Cleanup Crew
+34% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.20
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+33% Synergy in 42% of decks $4.35
Vigor Vigor
+29% Synergy in 41% of decks $13.89
Carnage Tyrant Carnage Tyrant
+29% Synergy in 31% of decks $3.96
Briar Hydra Briar Hydra
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.37
Flourishing Hunter Flourishing Hunter
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.16
Mirkwood Elk Mirkwood Elk
+23% Synergy in 24% of decks $6.09
Nessian Wilds Ravager Nessian Wilds Ravager
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.33
Ancient Imperiosaur Ancient Imperiosaur
+22% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.35
Hulking Raptor Hulking Raptor
+22% Synergy in 28% of decks $2.14
Behemoth of Vault 0 Behemoth of Vault 0
+22% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.30
Regal Behemoth Regal Behemoth
+20% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.74
Slavering Branchsnapper Slavering Branchsnapper
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.19
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.26
Cowl Prowler Cowl Prowler
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.07
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+18% Synergy in 24% of decks $39.97
Regal Imperiosaur Regal Imperiosaur
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.43
Ravenous Lindwurm Ravenous Lindwurm
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.19
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+16% Synergy in 22% of decks $52.59
Agonasaur Rex Agonasaur Rex
+16% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.69
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+16% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.87
Curious Altisaur Curious Altisaur
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.87
Soul of Zendikar Soul of Zendikar
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.25
Curator Beastie Curator Beastie
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.32
Thrashing Brontodon Thrashing Brontodon
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.18
Sunfrill Imitator Sunfrill Imitator
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.06
Savage Land Dinosaur Savage Land Dinosaur
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.20
Timberland Ancient Timberland Ancient
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.14
Scion of Calamity Scion of Calamity
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.40
Titania, Nature's Force Titania, Nature's Force
+11% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.05
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+11% Synergy in 18% of decks $4.42
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+10% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.48
Glacier Godmaw Glacier Godmaw
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.31
Beorn the Fierce Beorn the Fierce
+8% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.99
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+7% Synergy in 24% of decks $1.02
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+7% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.26
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+3% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.42
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+2% Synergy in 15% of decks $7.72
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+0% Synergy in 20% of decks $13.28
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-1% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.40
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-5% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.15
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-13% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.71
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-14% Synergy in 32% of decks $5.28
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-16% Synergy in 14% of decks $9.66
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-19% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.29

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Chizak, Apex Arachnosaur safe.

Ram Through Ram Through
+17% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.45
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+17% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.40
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+14% Synergy in 32% of decks $2.19
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.41
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+13% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.85
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+10% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.96
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+9% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.30
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+8% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.49
Bite Down Bite Down
+8% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.23
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.32
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+7% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.37
Prizefight Prizefight
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.33
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+5% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.47
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.82
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+3% Synergy in 28% of decks $8.80
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $6.66
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+2% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.57
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.25
Naturalize Naturalize
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.21
Harrow Harrow
+1% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31
Beast Within Beast Within
+0% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.25
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $3.76
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.27
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-2% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.31
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
-3% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.42
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-6% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.46
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-7% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.86
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy in 40% of decks $6.98
Fog Fog
-11% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.58
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-12% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.30

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Chizak, Apex Arachnosaur's game plan and control the board.

Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+31% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.13
Migration Path Migration Path
+24% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.38
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+23% Synergy in 60% of decks $2.13
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+19% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.36
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+17% Synergy in 56% of decks $1.15
Explore Explore
+16% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.21
Three Visits Three Visits
+15% Synergy in 45% of decks $5.19
Savage Stomp Savage Stomp
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.30
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+10% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+9% Synergy in 24% of decks $1.16
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+9% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.07
See the Unwritten See the Unwritten
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.62
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+8% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.39
Thunderherd Migration Thunderherd Migration
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.29
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+7% Synergy in 18% of decks $5.71
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.35
Harmonize Harmonize
+7% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37
Vastwood Surge Vastwood Surge
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.38
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.35
Map the Frontier Map the Frontier
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.29
Commune with Dinosaurs Commune with Dinosaurs
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.29
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+5% Synergy in 12% of decks $7.75
Glimpse the Core Glimpse the Core
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.29
Become the Avalanche Become the Avalanche
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.34
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.57
Primal Might Primal Might
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.09
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.33
Epic Fight Epic Fight
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.33
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.25
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy in 17% of decks $6.34
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+1% Synergy in 14% of decks $19.82
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.75
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.32
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.36
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
-2% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.99
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-6% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.72
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-11% Synergy in 5% of decks $30.15

Utility Artifacts

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

The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+23% Synergy in 28% of decks $11.35
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+11% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.83
Dino DNA Dino DNA
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $15.21
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $7.00
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+10% Synergy in 54% of decks $5.43
Sylvok Battle-Chair Sylvok Battle-Chair
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.10
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.26
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+2% Synergy in 11% of decks $2.83
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+1% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.42
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+0% Synergy in 18% of decks $11.87
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy in 21% of decks $63.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.58
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.26

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Chizak, Apex Arachnosaur's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+49% Synergy in 56% of decks $1.88
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+36% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.30
Wild Pair Wild Pair
+34% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.48
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+30% Synergy in 43% of decks $3.93
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+28% Synergy in 41% of decks $1.07
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+13% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.84
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+13% Synergy in 37% of decks $3.95
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+9% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.63
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+8% Synergy in 12% of decks $17.56
Web of Life and Destiny Web of Life and Destiny
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.81
March of the World Ooze March of the World Ooze
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.52
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.57
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.35
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.26
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.63
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $19.97
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+1% Synergy in 18% of decks $3.18
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.03
Greater Good Greater Good
0% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.20
Lignify Lignify
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.21
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-1% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.10
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-1% Synergy in 18% of decks $15.26
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-2% Synergy in 8% of decks $6.25
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-5% Synergy in 7% of decks $7.37
Exploration Exploration
-9% Synergy in 7% of decks $11.18

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Chizak, Apex Arachnosaur to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.28
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
-7% Synergy in 9% of decks $3.88

Battles

Battles that give Chizak, Apex Arachnosaur decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.

Invasion of Zendikar Awakened Skyclave Invasion of Zendikar
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.32
Invasion of Ikoria Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria Invasion of Ikoria
0% Synergy in 5% of decks $10.07

Utility Lands

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

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+23% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.33
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+22% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.81
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+19% Synergy in 47% of decks $9.02
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+19% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.36
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+9% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.17
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.25
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.19
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.17
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.53
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.25
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.30
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.42
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.53
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.77
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $10.71
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.32
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-3% Synergy in 12% of decks $17.96
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-3% Synergy in 11% of decks $7.70
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-4% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.41
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-5% Synergy in 5% of decks $1653.09
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy in 20% of decks $46.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.64
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy in 18% of decks $48.04
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy in 12% of decks $13.62

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+21% Synergy in 30% of decks $4.62
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+14% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.25
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.25
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $29.46
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.91

Lands

The mana base foundation for Chizak, Apex Arachnosaur decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+17% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+17% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.32
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+15% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.39
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+9% Synergy in 24% of decks $1.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.31
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.36
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy in 17% of decks $6.34
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy in 97% of decks $0.09
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.81
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy in 5% of decks $48.99
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-5% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.15

Chizak, Apex Arachnosaur Deck Stats

Based on 257 Chizak, Apex Arachnosaur decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
15
210
311
45
54
623
72
81
91
Card Types in the average deck
99 cards
  • Creature 30
  • Instant 7
  • Sorcery 10
  • Artifact 7
  • Enchantment 7
  • Land 38
Card typeCards
Creature30
Instant7
Sorcery10
Artifact7
Enchantment7
Land38

Lands: 31 basic, 7 nonbasic

Decks by Bracket 59 decks with a bracket
1 · Exhibition
47%
2 · Core
42%
3 · Upgraded
5%
4 · Optimized
3%
5 · cEDH
2%
Popularity Rank monthly, #1 at the top
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