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Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
Price tag $6.06

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

#776 Current Rank
#801 Last Week
#700 Past 2 Years

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.

Puppet Master, String Puller Puppet Master, String Puller
+12% Synergy
Kang Dynasty Kang Dynasty
+4% Synergy
Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
-4% Synergy $0.39
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-8% Synergy $2.58
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-9% Synergy $4.71

High Synergy Cards

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

Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+91% Synergy $0.37
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+86% Synergy $4.16
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+74% Synergy $1.29
Chaos Dragon Chaos Dragon
+74% Synergy $5.51
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+73% Synergy $0.28
Territorial Hellkite Territorial Hellkite
+72% Synergy $0.30
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+71% Synergy $15.63
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+66% Synergy $0.36
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+64% Synergy $2.43
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+63% Synergy $0.72

Top Cards

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

Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+58% Synergy $0.72
Warmonger Hellkite Warmonger Hellkite
+57% Synergy $0.29
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+56% Synergy $4.67
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+54% Synergy $1.80
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+53% Synergy $0.14
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+52% Synergy $0.25
Propaganda Propaganda
+52% Synergy $3.12
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+30% Synergy $0.87
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+28% Synergy $6.97
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+26% Synergy $0.35

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $66.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $58.38
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-13% Synergy $42.79

Creatures

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

Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+48% Synergy $2.06
Sly Instigator Sly Instigator
+48% Synergy $0.35
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+45% Synergy $21.12
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+44% Synergy $0.49
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+44% Synergy $0.41
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+44% Synergy $0.32
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+43% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+41% Synergy $2.78
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+41% Synergy $1.64
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+39% Synergy $0.26
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+38% Synergy $1.75
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+38% Synergy $5.48
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+38% Synergy $5.21
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+37% Synergy $0.30
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+36% Synergy $0.90
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+36% Synergy $5.39
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+30% Synergy $12.56
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+30% Synergy $4.69
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+30% Synergy $0.29
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+29% Synergy $0.36
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+29% Synergy $0.64
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+29% Synergy $0.32
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+27% Synergy $2.07
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+26% Synergy $0.32
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+25% Synergy $0.36
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+24% Synergy $0.46
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+23% Synergy $0.38
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+23% Synergy $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+23% Synergy $0.30
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+21% Synergy $28.43
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+21% Synergy $4.67
Thunder Dragon Thunder Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.54
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+19% Synergy $0.37
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+19% Synergy $18.08
Angler Turtle Angler Turtle
+19% Synergy $0.24
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+18% Synergy $0.33
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+18% Synergy $14.03
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+17% Synergy $3.49
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+16% Synergy $1.07
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+16% Synergy $115.90
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+16% Synergy $5.69
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+15% Synergy $12.57
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+15% Synergy $5.01
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+14% Synergy $0.33
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+13% Synergy $0.48
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+13% Synergy $5.42
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+13% Synergy $4.97
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+13% Synergy $26.79
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+12% Synergy $0.25
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+5% Synergy $1.39

Instants

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

Reins of Power Reins of Power
+30% Synergy $2.55
Domineering Will Domineering Will
+30% Synergy $0.55
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+28% Synergy $0.45
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+13% Synergy $0.27
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+10% Synergy $2.33
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+9% Synergy $0.21
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.38
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+8% Synergy $0.26
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+6% Synergy $0.23
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+5% Synergy $5.56
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+4% Synergy $0.32
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+3% Synergy $7.12
Resculpt Resculpt
+2% Synergy $0.19
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.22
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+2% Synergy $0.41
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $3.62
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.52
Return the Favor Return the Favor
0% Synergy $0.72
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.31
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $16.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $2.03
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $55.81
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.20
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $67.16
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $1.96
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-8% Synergy $3.52
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.18
Big Score Big Score
-14% Synergy $0.53
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-30% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

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

Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+30% Synergy $0.33
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+29% Synergy $0.30
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+28% Synergy $0.11
Fast Forward Fast Forward
+20% Synergy $0.31
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+17% Synergy $0.29
Fell Beast's Shriek Fell Beast's Shriek
+15% Synergy $0.43
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+14% Synergy $0.27
Besmirch Besmirch
+9% Synergy $0.43
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+6% Synergy $13.00
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy $1.55
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-11% Synergy $1.18
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-15% Synergy $0.53
Preordain Preordain
-26% Synergy $0.50
Ponder Ponder
-26% Synergy $1.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+46% Synergy $0.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+27% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+15% Synergy $15.77
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+13% Synergy $5.07
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+4% Synergy $6.50
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.38
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $2.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.39
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+2% Synergy $12.51

Enchantments

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

Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+43% Synergy $2.57
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+42% Synergy $3.41
Public Enemy Public Enemy
+33% Synergy $0.30
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+32% Synergy $0.20
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+30% Synergy $0.25
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+25% Synergy $3.24
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+19% Synergy $0.38
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+16% Synergy $3.04
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+13% Synergy $0.68
War's Toll War's Toll
+13% Synergy $11.14
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+12% Synergy $0.33
Loot Dispute Loot Dispute
+10% Synergy $0.27
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+10% Synergy $14.48
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+10% Synergy $0.14
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+9% Synergy $0.81
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+9% Synergy $13.20
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+7% Synergy $0.31
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.27
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+5% Synergy $14.52
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+5% Synergy $0.80
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+5% Synergy $1.63
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.25
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+4% Synergy $4.41
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+4% Synergy $2.14
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+3% Synergy $0.79
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $12.12
Curiosity Curiosity
-13% Synergy $1.30

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+18% Synergy $0.45
Rowan Kenrith Rowan Kenrith
+12% Synergy $0.58
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+10% Synergy $1.94
Will Kenrith Will Kenrith
+9% Synergy $0.74

Utility Lands

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

Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+32% Synergy $0.28
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+28% Synergy $2.21
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+23% Synergy $0.21
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+23% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+21% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $2.99
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+15% Synergy $0.34
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.53
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.36
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $7.49
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.80
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $7.19
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.33
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-6% Synergy $9.90
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $30.54
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-19% Synergy $0.92

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+71% Synergy $0.41
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+44% Synergy $0.28
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+23% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+22% Synergy $2.20
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+22% Synergy $1.77
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.19
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+18% Synergy $0.31
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+17% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+16% Synergy $2.99
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+13% Synergy $14.89
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+12% Synergy $0.63
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+10% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $1.10
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+7% Synergy $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $3.30
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $1.57
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+4% Synergy $14.39
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.39
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $4.01
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.50

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+56% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+35% Synergy $0.30
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+32% Synergy $0.39
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+24% Synergy $1.73
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+22% Synergy $0.23
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+22% Synergy $0.36
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+20% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+19% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+14% Synergy $0.29
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+7% Synergy $50.28
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.21
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+4% Synergy $0.67
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
+1% Synergy $2.00
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.30
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-1% Synergy $0.29
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $16.30
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.74
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.82
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.38
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $1.87
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.12
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.16
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-4% Synergy $0.16
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-5% Synergy $20.18
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-5% Synergy $5.80
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-6% Synergy $0.33
Training Center Training Center
-6% Synergy $15.71
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-7% Synergy $0.40
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.20
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-7% Synergy
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-8% Synergy $16.42
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-8% Synergy $0.36
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-9% Synergy $36.78
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-9% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.82
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-12% Synergy $6.36
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-13% Synergy $12.86

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