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Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
Price tag $5.58

Legendary CreatureDragon

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#726 Current Rank
#714 Last Week
#618 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Firkraag, Cunning Instigator.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Firkraag, Cunning Instigator decks.

Ran and Shaw Ran and Shaw
+2% Synergy $0.16
Dragonfly Swarm Dragonfly Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.13
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+1% Synergy $1.67
Fang, Roku's Companion Fang, Roku's Companion
+1% Synergy $0.44
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+1% Synergy $1.26

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Firkraag, Cunning Instigator's abilities and overall game plan.

Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+91% Synergy $0.21
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+87% Synergy $1.53
Chaos Dragon Chaos Dragon
+76% Synergy $3.05
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+75% Synergy $0.35
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+74% Synergy $12.49
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+73% Synergy $0.07
Territorial Hellkite Territorial Hellkite
+73% Synergy $0.16
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+68% Synergy $0.24
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+66% Synergy $0.64
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+65% Synergy $0.60

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Firkraag, Cunning Instigator decks.

Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+61% Synergy $0.50
Warmonger Hellkite Warmonger Hellkite
+60% Synergy $0.29
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+59% Synergy $3.78
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+56% Synergy $1.32
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+56% Synergy $0.65
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+55% Synergy $0.10
Propaganda Propaganda
+54% Synergy $2.67
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+33% Synergy $1.44
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+31% Synergy $5.19
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+28% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $37.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $49.78
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $40.43
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-13% Synergy $30.65

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Firkraag, Cunning Instigator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+50% Synergy $14.17
Sly Instigator Sly Instigator
+50% Synergy $0.25
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+47% Synergy $2.10
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+45% Synergy $3.83
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+44% Synergy $0.17
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+44% Synergy $1.18
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+43% Synergy $0.53
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+43% Synergy $0.23
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+42% Synergy $0.20
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+41% Synergy $0.19
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+41% Synergy $0.37
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+40% Synergy $2.84
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+39% Synergy $0.76
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+38% Synergy $3.61
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+35% Synergy $0.55
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+34% Synergy $9.23
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+33% Synergy $11.46
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+32% Synergy $3.78
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+31% Synergy $0.80
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+30% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.20
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+28% Synergy $0.18
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+28% Synergy $0.26
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+27% Synergy $0.19
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+27% Synergy $0.20
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+26% Synergy $0.13
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+26% Synergy $0.20
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+24% Synergy $0.44
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+24% Synergy $0.26
Thunder Dragon Thunder Dragon
+23% Synergy $0.55
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+22% Synergy $3.21
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+21% Synergy $19.38
Angler Turtle Angler Turtle
+21% Synergy $0.24
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+20% Synergy $0.32
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+20% Synergy $17.51
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+19% Synergy $17.70
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+18% Synergy $0.07
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+18% Synergy $0.46
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+18% Synergy $2.95
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+17% Synergy $3.24
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+17% Synergy $7.94
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+16% Synergy $76.23
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+16% Synergy $0.94
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+16% Synergy $6.36
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+15% Synergy $2.56
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+13% Synergy $23.37
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+13% Synergy $3.54
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+13% Synergy $0.27
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $32.89
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+4% Synergy $1.13

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Firkraag, Cunning Instigator safe.

Reins of Power Reins of Power
+32% Synergy $1.69
Domineering Will Domineering Will
+32% Synergy $0.58
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+28% Synergy $0.42
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+13% Synergy $0.15
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+10% Synergy $2.15
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+9% Synergy $0.08
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.36
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+8% Synergy $0.07
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+7% Synergy $0.11
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+6% Synergy $3.22
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+3% Synergy $6.15
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+3% Synergy $0.58
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.20
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+1% Synergy $0.80
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+1% Synergy $2.22
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.15
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.24
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.24
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.12
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-2% Synergy $0.68
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.77
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.55
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $45.37
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $2.10
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.53
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $48.80
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.62
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.29
Big Score Big Score
-11% Synergy $0.71
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $7.39
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-32% Synergy $1.13

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Firkraag, Cunning Instigator's game plan and control the board.

Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+34% Synergy $0.17
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+33% Synergy $0.15
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+26% Synergy $0.12
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+21% Synergy $0.08
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+18% Synergy $0.07
Fell Beast's Shriek Fell Beast's Shriek
+16% Synergy $0.30
Besmirch Besmirch
+8% Synergy $0.44
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+6% Synergy $12.32
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $2.28
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-9% Synergy $1.54
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-14% Synergy $0.29
Preordain Preordain
-28% Synergy $0.46
Ponder Ponder
-28% Synergy $1.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+46% Synergy $0.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+30% Synergy $0.18
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+13% Synergy $3.37
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+13% Synergy $13.60
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+5% Synergy $5.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $3.86
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+4% Synergy $2.05
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+3% Synergy $4.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.38
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+2% Synergy $9.56
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $19.47

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Firkraag, Cunning Instigator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+46% Synergy $2.32
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+40% Synergy $0.82
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+34% Synergy $0.31
Public Enemy Public Enemy
+33% Synergy $0.11
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+30% Synergy $0.12
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+26% Synergy $2.00
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+20% Synergy $0.14
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+15% Synergy $3.17
War's Toll War's Toll
+14% Synergy $7.64
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+12% Synergy $0.16
Loot Dispute Loot Dispute
+12% Synergy $0.33
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+11% Synergy $0.39
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+11% Synergy $6.33
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+10% Synergy $0.76
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+10% Synergy $0.11
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+9% Synergy $5.93
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+8% Synergy $0.28
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+6% Synergy $1.25
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+6% Synergy $14.78
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.14
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+6% Synergy $0.52
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+5% Synergy $2.06
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+5% Synergy $0.49
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+4% Synergy $0.64
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-11% Synergy $8.99
Curiosity Curiosity
-14% Synergy $0.55

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Firkraag, Cunning Instigator to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+19% Synergy $0.77
Rowan Kenrith Rowan Kenrith
+15% Synergy $0.67
Will Kenrith Will Kenrith
+11% Synergy $0.74
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+10% Synergy $2.01

Utility Lands

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

Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+37% Synergy $0.18
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+33% Synergy $2.40
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+27% Synergy $0.09
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+26% Synergy $0.23
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+24% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+20% Synergy $2.27
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+17% Synergy $0.19
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.45
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.38
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.45
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $10.47
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $4.91
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.42
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-6% Synergy $5.67
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $19.12
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-19% Synergy $6.69

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+74% Synergy $0.23
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+45% Synergy $0.94
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+25% Synergy $0.11
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+24% Synergy $0.85
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+23% Synergy $0.19
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+23% Synergy $0.82
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+18% Synergy $0.11
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+17% Synergy $1.53
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+16% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+14% Synergy $0.41
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+14% Synergy $0.23
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+12% Synergy $9.52
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.35
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+7% Synergy $2.03
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.27
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $0.54
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+5% Synergy $12.18
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.26
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $3.63
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.14
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.22

Lands

The mana base foundation for Firkraag, Cunning Instigator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+59% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+37% Synergy $0.15
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+31% Synergy $0.33
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+26% Synergy $0.24
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+24% Synergy $0.09
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+23% Synergy $1.03
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+22% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+21% Synergy $0.10
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+14% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.19
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+7% Synergy $35.60
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.23
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.63
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-1% Synergy $0.35
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-3% Synergy $3.51
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.11
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.77
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.20
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $3.88
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.08
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.16
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-5% Synergy $17.93
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-6% Synergy $0.06
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-7% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.62
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-7% Synergy
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-7% Synergy $2.47
Training Center Training Center
-8% Synergy $10.91
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-8% Synergy $12.67
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-9% Synergy $0.25
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-10% Synergy $0.46
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-10% Synergy $25.27
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-11% Synergy $0.21
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-13% Synergy $16.93
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.13
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-13% Synergy $4.85

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