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Dragonlord Atarka
Price tag $0.37

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

#2526 Current Rank
#2143 Last Week
#2652 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Dragonlord Atarka.

New Cards

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

Transdimensional Bovine Transdimensional Bovine
+2% Synergy $0.39
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+2% Synergy $4.93
Raphael, the Nightwatcher Raphael, the Nightwatcher
0% Synergy $1.49
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
0% Synergy $3.00

High Synergy Cards

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

Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+53% Synergy $0.46
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+42% Synergy $0.29
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+41% Synergy $2.87
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+41% Synergy $0.36
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+36% Synergy $0.44
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+36% Synergy $2.15
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+35% Synergy $0.43
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+35% Synergy $0.35
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+35% Synergy $18.60
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+32% Synergy $9.80

Top Cards

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

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+20% Synergy $0.36
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+16% Synergy $5.13
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+16% Synergy $0.73
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.20
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.40
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.54
Cultivate Cultivate
+7% Synergy $0.31
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+4% Synergy $2.09
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-3% Synergy $1.09
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy $0.47

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $26.23
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $41.76
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $122.46

Creatures

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

Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+32% Synergy $30.24
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+30% Synergy $3.87
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+28% Synergy $0.40
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+28% Synergy $2.59
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+28% Synergy $5.38
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+26% Synergy $0.73
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+26% Synergy $4.32
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+26% Synergy $0.65
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+25% Synergy $0.89
Harbinger of the Hunt Harbinger of the Hunt
+25% Synergy $0.21
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+24% Synergy $16.75
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+22% Synergy $50.73
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+21% Synergy $12.66
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+20% Synergy $0.29
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+18% Synergy $5.81
Broodcaller Scourge Broodcaller Scourge
+18% Synergy $0.60
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+16% Synergy $0.48
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+15% Synergy $6.75
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+15% Synergy $21.47
Thundermaw Hellkite Thundermaw Hellkite
+15% Synergy $2.58
Thundermane Dragon Thundermane Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.55
Dragon Broodmother Dragon Broodmother
+14% Synergy $6.42
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+13% Synergy $101.64
Demanding Dragon Demanding Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.69
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+12% Synergy $0.49
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+11% Synergy $5.45
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+11% Synergy $19.92
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+11% Synergy $0.38
Destructor Dragon Destructor Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.31
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+11% Synergy $0.39
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+10% Synergy $1.80
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+10% Synergy $0.30
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+10% Synergy $0.41
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+10% Synergy $5.30
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+10% Synergy $2.62
Glorybringer Glorybringer
+10% Synergy $0.28
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+6% Synergy $0.37
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+6% Synergy $0.94
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $52.58
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+6% Synergy $4.00
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+6% Synergy $0.47
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+2% Synergy $0.41
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+2% Synergy $2.53
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+2% Synergy $30.31
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.28
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $1.57
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
0% Synergy $0.72
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-3% Synergy $23.90
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-4% Synergy $13.64
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-5% Synergy $2.10

Instants

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

Atarka's Command Atarka's Command
+26% Synergy $1.38
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+21% Synergy $2.67
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+19% Synergy $4.07
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+12% Synergy $0.28
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+7% Synergy $1.50
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+7% Synergy $0.32
Tail Slash Tail Slash
+7% Synergy $0.10
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+6% Synergy $4.58
Piercing Exhale Piercing Exhale
+6% Synergy $0.09
Draconic Roar Draconic Roar
+6% Synergy $0.15
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.44
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+5% Synergy $3.84
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+5% Synergy $0.30
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+4% Synergy $0.92
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.25
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+4% Synergy $0.58
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy $0.27
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+3% Synergy $7.25
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+3% Synergy $3.15
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $13.72
Big Score Big Score
+1% Synergy $0.69
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $2.85
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.27
Fog Fog
+1% Synergy $0.74
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.37
Harrow Harrow
0% Synergy $0.33
Starstorm Starstorm
0% Synergy $0.32
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-1% Synergy $8.03
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-1% Synergy $8.01
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-2% Synergy $2.21
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-3% Synergy $5.48
Ram Through Ram Through
-3% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $1.06
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-4% Synergy $0.24
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.32
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-5% Synergy $4.43
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.35
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $68.21

Sorceries

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

Harmonize Harmonize
+15% Synergy $0.27
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+15% Synergy $0.83
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+14% Synergy $2.98
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.24
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+10% Synergy $30.77
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+8% Synergy $1.17
Decimate Decimate
+7% Synergy $0.23
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+7% Synergy $0.24
See the Unwritten See the Unwritten
+6% Synergy $0.57
Roast Roast
+6% Synergy $0.19
Earthquake Earthquake
+5% Synergy $0.65
Molten Exhale Molten Exhale
+5% Synergy $0.06
Bathe in Dragonfire Bathe in Dragonfire
+5% Synergy $0.09
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+5% Synergy $3.75
Migration Path Migration Path
+4% Synergy $0.27
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+4% Synergy $0.25
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.15
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.41
Twinflame Twinflame
+3% Synergy $1.19
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+3% Synergy $6.35
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+3% Synergy $6.99
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+2% Synergy $2.62
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+2% Synergy $8.75
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+2% Synergy $5.19
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+2% Synergy $2.34
Three Visits Three Visits
+1% Synergy $4.95
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.39
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+1% Synergy $1.35
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.27
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+1% Synergy $0.39
Explore Explore
0% Synergy $0.30
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
0% Synergy $5.03
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $22.94
Bushwhack Bushwhack
0% Synergy $0.24
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-1% Synergy $48.04
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-2% Synergy $0.67
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $7.81
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-2% Synergy $1.68
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-4% Synergy $0.35
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $0.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+14% Synergy $7.62
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+13% Synergy $4.21
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+7% Synergy $62.03
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+7% Synergy $2.84
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $4.55
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $10.37
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+5% Synergy $6.37
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+5% Synergy $11.27
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+4% Synergy $15.92
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $20.43
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+2% Synergy $0.31
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+1% Synergy $2.46
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.92

Enchantments

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

Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+28% Synergy $0.31
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+21% Synergy $0.77
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+20% Synergy $4.14
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+18% Synergy $1.05
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+15% Synergy $2.52
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+15% Synergy $0.28
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+14% Synergy $12.07
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+12% Synergy $0.64
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+12% Synergy $0.27
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+11% Synergy $1.49
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+9% Synergy $4.63
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+5% Synergy $2.57
Mirror March Mirror March
+5% Synergy $1.81
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+5% Synergy $1.13
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $16.71
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+4% Synergy $17.03
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+4% Synergy $10.79
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+3% Synergy $0.37
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+2% Synergy $2.18
Greater Good Greater Good
+1% Synergy $4.84
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $0.52
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+1% Synergy $3.78
Guardian Project Guardian Project
0% Synergy $11.76
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.49
City on Fire City on Fire
0% Synergy $11.29
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $1.62
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-1% Synergy $0.36
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-2% Synergy $0.98
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-4% Synergy $0.38
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-4% Synergy $32.01
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
-4% Synergy $0.47
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-17% Synergy $3.15

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+12% Synergy $2.55
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+5% Synergy $0.37
Sarkhan, Dragonsoul Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
+5% Synergy $9.83
Sarkhan Vol Sarkhan Vol
+5% Synergy $5.86
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+3% Synergy $0.83
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+2% Synergy $2.25

Utility Lands

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

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+13% Synergy $10.13
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.54
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+9% Synergy $0.64
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.23
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+4% Synergy $50.32
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $6.69
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $1.15
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.65
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.40
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.32
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.29
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-2% Synergy $0.29
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-3% Synergy $0.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $14.79
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-5% Synergy $1.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.49
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+31% Synergy $0.40
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+31% Synergy $0.35
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+27% Synergy $0.25
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+24% Synergy $0.28
Atarka Monument Atarka Monument
+15% Synergy $0.12
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+11% Synergy $11.71
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+9% Synergy $0.43
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+8% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.34
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+1% Synergy $3.62
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.63

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 $0.40
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+21% Synergy $2.27
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+13% Synergy $0.33
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+11% Synergy $0.27
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+9% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+7% Synergy $0.19
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+7% Synergy $49.00
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+6% Synergy $8.08
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.32
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+6% Synergy $0.33
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+5% Synergy $7.88
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+5% Synergy $0.44
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+4% Synergy $0.46
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+3% Synergy $0.32
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+3% Synergy $0.29
Commercial District Commercial District
+3% Synergy $8.14
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.15
Taiga Taiga
+1% Synergy
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $1.57
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.37
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+1% Synergy $0.72
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.18
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $16.13
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.16
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.18
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-2% Synergy $2.00
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-2% Synergy $2.20
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-2% Synergy $4.61
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-2% Synergy $0.36
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-2% Synergy $0.67
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $7.81
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-2% Synergy $38.90
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-3% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.28
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
-3% Synergy $7.97
Game Trail Game Trail
-4% Synergy $0.27
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-4% Synergy $0.35
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-4% Synergy $10.35
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-5% Synergy $2.84
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $0.97
Command Tower Command Tower
-9% Synergy $0.26
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-9% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.29

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