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Dragonlord Atarka
Price tag $0.41

Legendary CreatureElder Dragon

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#3151 Current Rank
#3191 Last Week
#2717 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Dragonlord Atarka.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Dragonlord Atarka decks.

Flashback Flashback
+2% Synergy $4.96

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Dragonlord Atarka's abilities and overall game plan.

Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+52% Synergy $0.35
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+42% Synergy $0.30
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+42% Synergy $0.49
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+41% Synergy $3.47
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+36% Synergy $2.06
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+36% Synergy $0.33
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+35% Synergy $0.40
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+34% Synergy $0.45
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+34% Synergy $18.14
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+33% Synergy $28.37

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Dragonlord Atarka decks.

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+21% Synergy $0.38
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+16% Synergy $0.82
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+15% Synergy $5.20
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+11% Synergy $1.52
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.41
Farseek Farseek
+10% Synergy $0.56
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.37
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+4% Synergy $2.39
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-2% Synergy $0.63
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.52

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $28.30
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $43.06
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Dragonlord Atarka's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+33% Synergy $8.32
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+32% Synergy $4.74
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+31% Synergy $0.37
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+31% Synergy $2.66
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+28% Synergy $0.25
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+27% Synergy $5.55
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+27% Synergy $0.87
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+26% Synergy $14.72
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+26% Synergy $4.64
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+25% Synergy $1.11
Harbinger of the Hunt Harbinger of the Hunt
+24% Synergy $0.26
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+22% Synergy $51.59
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+22% Synergy $13.95
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+21% Synergy $0.27
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+19% Synergy $5.71
Broodcaller Scourge Broodcaller Scourge
+19% Synergy $0.35
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+17% Synergy $24.98
Thundermaw Hellkite Thundermaw Hellkite
+17% Synergy $2.52
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+17% Synergy $0.52
Thundermane Dragon Thundermane Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.56
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+15% Synergy $7.80
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+14% Synergy $117.10
Dragon Broodmother Dragon Broodmother
+13% Synergy $6.48
Demanding Dragon Demanding Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.68
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+11% Synergy $0.36
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+11% Synergy $5.92
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+11% Synergy $0.55
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+11% Synergy $0.36
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+11% Synergy $0.40
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+10% Synergy $1.90
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+10% Synergy $18.76
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+10% Synergy $2.48
Sagu Wildling Sagu Wildling
+10% Synergy $0.26
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+9% Synergy $0.33
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+9% Synergy $4.13
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+7% Synergy $0.34
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+7% Synergy $0.31
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+6% Synergy $0.28
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $46.08
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+5% Synergy $1.10
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+4% Synergy $0.84
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+2% Synergy $2.55
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+2% Synergy $37.04
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+1% Synergy $0.42
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $1.78
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-1% Synergy $0.29
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
-1% Synergy $0.77
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-2% Synergy $27.08
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $11.84
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-4% Synergy $2.62

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Dragonlord Atarka safe.

Atarka's Command Atarka's Command
+25% Synergy $1.51
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+20% Synergy $2.60
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+19% Synergy $3.87
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+13% Synergy $0.25
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+8% Synergy $0.34
Tail Slash Tail Slash
+7% Synergy $0.13
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+6% Synergy $1.74
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+6% Synergy $0.23
Draconic Roar Draconic Roar
+6% Synergy $0.16
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.40
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+5% Synergy $4.28
Piercing Exhale Piercing Exhale
+5% Synergy $0.10
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.36
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+4% Synergy $3.03
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+4% Synergy $0.59
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+3% Synergy $0.96
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy $0.23
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+3% Synergy $6.20
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+2% Synergy $3.10
Harrow Harrow
+1% Synergy $0.37
Big Score Big Score
+1% Synergy $0.50
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $0.96
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.46
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $14.68
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
0% Synergy $4.07
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.28
Fog Fog
0% Synergy $1.15
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
0% Synergy $8.81
Starstorm Starstorm
0% Synergy $0.31
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-2% Synergy $7.10
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-2% Synergy $5.42
Ram Through Ram Through
-3% Synergy $0.45
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.86
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-5% Synergy $3.63
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.33
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.31
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-6% Synergy $5.60
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-6% Synergy $0.24
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $70.06

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Dragonlord Atarka's game plan and control the board.

Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+15% Synergy $0.93
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+14% Synergy $3.86
Harmonize Harmonize
+14% Synergy $0.27
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.27
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+10% Synergy $29.02
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+8% Synergy $1.61
Decimate Decimate
+7% Synergy $0.30
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+7% Synergy $0.33
See the Unwritten See the Unwritten
+6% Synergy $0.58
Earthquake Earthquake
+5% Synergy $0.64
Roast Roast
+5% Synergy $0.22
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+5% Synergy $3.70
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.30
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.33
Twinflame Twinflame
+4% Synergy $0.89
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+4% Synergy $2.87
Savage Twister Savage Twister
+4% Synergy $0.24
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+3% Synergy $5.61
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+3% Synergy $7.49
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+3% Synergy $2.40
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+3% Synergy $7.08
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy $5.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $1.54
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+2% Synergy $0.59
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+2% Synergy $2.99
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+2% Synergy $1.15
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+2% Synergy $5.67
Explore Explore
+1% Synergy $0.23
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+1% Synergy $1.09
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+1% Synergy $6.18
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.29
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $28.49
Bushwhack Bushwhack
0% Synergy $0.27
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-1% Synergy $52.76
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-1% Synergy $2.08
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-2% Synergy $0.68
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $7.72
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-3% Synergy $0.38
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-4% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $0.87

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+15% Synergy $7.08
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+14% Synergy $4.33
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+8% Synergy $64.61
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+8% Synergy $2.81
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $11.25
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $4.96
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+5% Synergy $12.67
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $19.41
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+4% Synergy $5.47
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+4% Synergy $16.01
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+3% Synergy $0.67
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Dragonlord Atarka's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+26% Synergy $0.33
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+21% Synergy $0.81
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+19% Synergy $3.97
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+17% Synergy $0.99
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+15% Synergy $0.35
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+14% Synergy $2.74
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+13% Synergy $14.77
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+11% Synergy $1.45
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+11% Synergy $0.28
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+10% Synergy $0.61
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+9% Synergy $3.58
Mirror March Mirror March
+5% Synergy $1.89
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+5% Synergy $1.19
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $16.92
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+4% Synergy $18.55
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+4% Synergy $2.68
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+4% Synergy $11.39
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+3% Synergy $2.26
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+3% Synergy $0.36
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.82
Greater Good Greater Good
+1% Synergy $5.23
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.64
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.78
City on Fire City on Fire
0% Synergy $11.83
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $12.12
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-2% Synergy $0.37
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-2% Synergy $1.02
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-4% Synergy $0.42
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-4% Synergy $32.23
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
-5% Synergy $0.51
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-18% Synergy $2.84

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Dragonlord Atarka to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+12% Synergy $1.96
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+6% Synergy $0.43
Sarkhan, Dragonsoul Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
+5% Synergy $9.79
Sarkhan Vol Sarkhan Vol
+5% Synergy $4.30
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+2% Synergy $1.06
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+2% Synergy $1.84

Utility Lands

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

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+12% Synergy $7.61
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.52
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+9% Synergy $0.80
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.44
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $7.30
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+3% Synergy $52.17
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $1.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $7.67
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.26
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.25
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-2% Synergy $0.22
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-4% Synergy $0.35
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $15.46
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-5% Synergy $1.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.93
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+31% Synergy $0.41
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+30% Synergy $0.28
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+25% Synergy $0.29
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+23% Synergy $0.33
Atarka Monument Atarka Monument
+15% Synergy $0.14
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+10% Synergy $15.04
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+8% Synergy $0.44
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+8% Synergy $1.77
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+3% Synergy $0.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $0.98
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
0% Synergy $4.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.36
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-3% Synergy $4.55

Lands

The mana base foundation for Dragonlord Atarka decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+30% Synergy $0.38
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+20% Synergy $2.22
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+14% Synergy $0.30
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+10% Synergy $0.24
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+10% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+8% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.22
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $49.31
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+6% Synergy $7.17
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+6% Synergy $8.10
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+6% Synergy $0.26
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+5% Synergy $0.46
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+5% Synergy $0.47
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+4% Synergy $0.28
Commercial District Commercial District
+4% Synergy $8.26
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+3% Synergy $1.10
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.29
Taiga Taiga
+2% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $17.79
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $1.78
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.46
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+1% Synergy $0.75
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $2.00
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
0% Synergy $5.13
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.15
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.09
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-1% Synergy $2.20
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-1% Synergy $0.47
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.34
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $37.89
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-2% Synergy $2.20
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-2% Synergy $0.68
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $7.72
Game Trail Game Trail
-3% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.13
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $11.69
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-3% Synergy $7.24
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $31.69
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-4% Synergy $0.34
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-4% Synergy $0.36
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-5% Synergy $2.77
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $3.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.28
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-8% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.82

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