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Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
Price tag $0.23

Legendary CreatureDragon

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2453 Current Rank
#2312 Last Week
#2378 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge decks.

Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+17% Synergy $0.07
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+9% Synergy $2.48
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+5% Synergy $0.53
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+5% Synergy $0.34
Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+4% Synergy $5.29

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge's abilities and overall game plan.

Earthquake Earthquake
+49% Synergy $0.78
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+45% Synergy $0.19
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+42% Synergy $2.92
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+42% Synergy $6.66
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+41% Synergy $1.04
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+38% Synergy $11.50
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+37% Synergy $0.17
Xorn Xorn
+33% Synergy $7.01
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+33% Synergy $0.21
Furnace Hellkite Furnace Hellkite
+33% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge decks.

Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+32% Synergy $0.19
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+31% Synergy $0.52
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+28% Synergy $5.50
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+22% Synergy $0.38
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+19% Synergy $1.00
Big Score Big Score
+18% Synergy $0.70
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.25
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-10% Synergy $7.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $1.85
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-16% Synergy $0.50

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $77.64
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $103.74
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-3% Synergy $9.44
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $95.44
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $10.63
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-14% Synergy $50.95
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $25.52

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+30% Synergy $1.56
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+28% Synergy $0.51
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+26% Synergy $0.14
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+24% Synergy $0.50
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+24% Synergy $1.53
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+23% Synergy $8.42
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+23% Synergy $0.10
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+23% Synergy $0.25
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+22% Synergy $0.62
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+20% Synergy $1.24
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+20% Synergy $18.26
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+20% Synergy $1.05
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+20% Synergy $2.99
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+18% Synergy $71.48
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
+18% Synergy $0.34
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+17% Synergy $0.20
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+17% Synergy $1.34
Goldhound Goldhound
+16% Synergy $0.10
Hoarding Dragon Hoarding Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.15
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+15% Synergy $0.09
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+15% Synergy $0.52
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+15% Synergy $3.38
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+14% Synergy $7.59
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+14% Synergy $0.21
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+13% Synergy $13.08
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+12% Synergy $0.31
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+12% Synergy $2.66
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+11% Synergy $0.54
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+11% Synergy $4.46
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+11% Synergy $2.51
Thundermane Dragon Thundermane Dragon
+11% Synergy $1.59
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+10% Synergy $3.56
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+10% Synergy $20.11
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+10% Synergy $1.14
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+10% Synergy $0.25
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+9% Synergy $0.54
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+9% Synergy $0.38
Slumbering Dragon Slumbering Dragon
+9% Synergy $3.44
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+8% Synergy $0.26
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+8% Synergy $2.09
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+8% Synergy $2.23
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+8% Synergy $0.08
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+7% Synergy $0.32
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+7% Synergy $0.52
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+6% Synergy $12.85
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+5% Synergy $24.63
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+5% Synergy $0.26
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+2% Synergy $2.67
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
-1% Synergy $1.36
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-3% Synergy $1.08

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge safe.

Spit Flame Spit Flame
+20% Synergy $0.22
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+19% Synergy $0.15
Fault Line Fault Line
+19% Synergy $4.24
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+14% Synergy $1.01
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+10% Synergy $1.97
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+8% Synergy $0.34
Starstorm Starstorm
+7% Synergy $0.21
Breath Weapon Breath Weapon
+6% Synergy $1.31
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+5% Synergy $3.54
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+5% Synergy $1.62
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+4% Synergy $0.34
Fling Fling
+2% Synergy $0.06
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+1% Synergy $1.05
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.04
Reverberate Reverberate
-6% Synergy $2.03
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-8% Synergy $5.81
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-10% Synergy $1.06
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-11% Synergy $0.08
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-12% Synergy $8.90
Abrade Abrade
-14% Synergy $0.10
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-15% Synergy $9.06
Seething Song Seething Song
-16% Synergy $5.85
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-17% Synergy $4.99

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge's game plan and control the board.

Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+23% Synergy $0.42
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+21% Synergy $0.53
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+20% Synergy $0.30
Molten Disaster Molten Disaster
+15% Synergy $0.44
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+13% Synergy $0.62
Breath of Darigaaz Breath of Darigaaz
+13% Synergy $0.41
Flamebreak Flamebreak
+11% Synergy $0.95
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.49
Molten Exhale Molten Exhale
+10% Synergy $0.06
Sweltering Suns Sweltering Suns
+10% Synergy $0.26
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+8% Synergy $0.94
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+8% Synergy $6.46
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+6% Synergy $10.45
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+6% Synergy $0.32
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+6% Synergy $0.26
Slagstorm Slagstorm
+6% Synergy $0.17
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+6% Synergy $0.17
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+5% Synergy $5.41
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+5% Synergy $0.30
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+5% Synergy $3.22
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+5% Synergy $0.15
Plasma Bolt Plasma Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.11
Indomitable Creativity Indomitable Creativity
+5% Synergy $1.58
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $4.02
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+4% Synergy $0.87
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+4% Synergy $0.14
Brotherhood's End Brotherhood's End
+4% Synergy $1.23
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+4% Synergy $0.73
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+4% Synergy $0.16
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+4% Synergy $0.04
Banefire Banefire
+3% Synergy $0.58
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+2% Synergy $0.21
Insurrection Insurrection
+2% Synergy $7.10
Snort Snort
+2% Synergy $0.21
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+1% Synergy $0.18
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
0% Synergy $0.25
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $7.59
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.30
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
-2% Synergy $2.72
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $1.00
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-3% Synergy $0.46
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $1482.44
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.14
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-5% Synergy $0.05
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $4.72
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-6% Synergy $0.20
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $3.74
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-12% Synergy $1.99
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-16% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+23% Synergy $0.10
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+23% Synergy $0.25
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+18% Synergy $0.40
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+18% Synergy $0.19
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+17% Synergy $0.15
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+16% Synergy $10.13
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+15% Synergy $0.42
Trading Post Trading Post
+12% Synergy $0.46
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+11% Synergy $1.33
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+9% Synergy $1.88
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+9% Synergy $0.14
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+9% Synergy $0.36
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+7% Synergy $22.94
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+7% Synergy $0.47
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $5.90
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.32
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+6% Synergy $0.18
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $18.49
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+5% Synergy $0.14
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+5% Synergy $4.07
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+5% Synergy $0.34
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+4% Synergy $1.64
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.26
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.66
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $8.10
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+3% Synergy $0.49
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+3% Synergy $0.86
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+3% Synergy $1.31
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+3% Synergy $12.39
Embercleave Embercleave
+2% Synergy $8.62
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+1% Synergy $3.27
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
0% Synergy $1.64
Shadowspear Shadowspear
0% Synergy $34.22
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-1% Synergy $36.21
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-1% Synergy $0.29
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-2% Synergy $2.24
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-4% Synergy $3.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-8% Synergy $4.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.54
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-12% Synergy $4.59

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+26% Synergy $0.42
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+24% Synergy $3.83
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+19% Synergy $0.90
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+18% Synergy $0.20
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+18% Synergy $3.25
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+16% Synergy $0.22
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+14% Synergy $0.74
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+14% Synergy $2.74
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+9% Synergy $6.76
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+8% Synergy $0.16
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+8% Synergy $0.13
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+6% Synergy $0.11
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+6% Synergy $0.04
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+5% Synergy $9.60
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+5% Synergy $0.26
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+5% Synergy $0.67
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+4% Synergy $12.18
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+4% Synergy $7.59
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+1% Synergy $9.69
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+1% Synergy $0.36
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-2% Synergy $4.41
City on Fire City on Fire
-5% Synergy $7.34
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-8% Synergy $2.83
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-13% Synergy $6.83

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+13% Synergy $0.54
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+9% Synergy $0.42
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+6% Synergy $1.88
Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+6% Synergy $9.70
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
0% Synergy $0.33
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-4% Synergy $4.03

Utility Lands

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

Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+27% Synergy $1.48
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+22% Synergy $1.00
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+19% Synergy $0.49
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+14% Synergy $0.35
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+10% Synergy $10.32
High Market High Market
+8% Synergy $1.38
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+5% Synergy $0.12
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+5% Synergy $0.14
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+5% Synergy $0.07
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $0.49
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $4.78
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+2% Synergy $15.66
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.18
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.45
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.59
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $41.89
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-1% Synergy $12.75
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-2% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $35.89
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-8% Synergy $9.32
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-8% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+35% Synergy $0.60
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+28% Synergy $1.11
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.27
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+16% Synergy $0.34
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+15% Synergy $0.10
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+12% Synergy $9.20
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+10% Synergy $1.81
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+7% Synergy $1.13
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.60
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.13
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.28
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+3% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.34
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $65.92
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $173.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.21
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.70
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.15
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $1.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $20.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+12% Synergy $1.32
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+11% Synergy $1.69
Power Depot Power Depot
+6% Synergy $0.42
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.48
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.55
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $7.59
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.06
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.04
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $1.00

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