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Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
Price tag $0.17

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

#2346 Current Rank
#2190 Last Week
#2473 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.

Scuzzback Scrounger Scuzzback Scrounger
+16% Synergy $0.51
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-8% Synergy $16.81

High Synergy Cards

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

Earthquake Earthquake
+48% Synergy $0.64
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+42% Synergy $1.97
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+42% Synergy $3.21
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+42% Synergy $1.83
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+41% Synergy $0.34
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+39% Synergy $11.18
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+37% Synergy $0.20
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+35% Synergy $0.29
Furnace Hellkite Furnace Hellkite
+34% Synergy $0.10
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+33% Synergy $0.57

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 $0.21
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+31% Synergy $1.30
Xorn Xorn
+30% Synergy $7.99
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+23% Synergy $0.46
Big Score Big Score
+18% Synergy $0.86
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+16% Synergy $3.78
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $0.93
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-13% Synergy $10.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-17% Synergy $0.47

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $86.10
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-1% Synergy $115.71
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-3% Synergy $13.17
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $99.32
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $98.84
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $10.73
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-17% Synergy $42.23

Creatures

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

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+27% Synergy $5.92
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.17
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+26% Synergy $0.51
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+25% Synergy $0.11
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+25% Synergy $0.33
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+24% Synergy $0.45
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+24% Synergy $0.21
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+24% Synergy $0.62
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+23% Synergy $0.74
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+23% Synergy $2.18
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+21% Synergy $0.82
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+21% Synergy $3.01
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+18% Synergy $79.96
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+18% Synergy $19.13
Hoarding Dragon Hoarding Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.12
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+16% Synergy $0.25
Goldhound Goldhound
+16% Synergy $0.07
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
+16% Synergy $0.49
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+15% Synergy $2.67
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+15% Synergy $4.17
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+15% Synergy $2.82
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+14% Synergy $0.20
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+14% Synergy $0.26
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+14% Synergy $0.19
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+12% Synergy $4.46
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+11% Synergy $7.80
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+11% Synergy $14.40
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+11% Synergy $0.32
Thundermane Dragon Thundermane Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.64
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+11% Synergy $1.17
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+10% Synergy $5.08
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+10% Synergy $2.43
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+9% Synergy $7.32
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+9% Synergy $0.74
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+9% Synergy $0.39
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+9% Synergy $16.91
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+9% Synergy $0.44
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+9% Synergy $3.50
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+8% Synergy $0.27
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+8% Synergy $0.18
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+7% Synergy $0.29
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+7% Synergy $1.46
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+6% Synergy $12.94
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+6% Synergy $2.42
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+5% Synergy $12.02
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+5% Synergy $0.17
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+4% Synergy $27.19
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $5.67
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
-2% Synergy $3.46
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-3% Synergy $2.38

Instants

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

Spit Flame Spit Flame
+22% Synergy $0.13
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+21% Synergy $0.13
Fault Line Fault Line
+19% Synergy $4.37
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+12% Synergy $2.35
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+10% Synergy $3.17
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+7% Synergy $0.45
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+6% Synergy $2.18
Starstorm Starstorm
+6% Synergy $0.29
Welding Sparks Welding Sparks
+5% Synergy $0.02
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+4% Synergy $3.20
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+3% Synergy $0.44
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+2% Synergy $1.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $11.47
Reverberate Reverberate
-5% Synergy $2.59
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-6% Synergy $1.76
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-6% Synergy $9.63
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-8% Synergy $12.38
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-10% Synergy $0.12
Abrade Abrade
-12% Synergy $0.17
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-12% Synergy $12.12
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-14% Synergy $62.01
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-14% Synergy $2.96
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-15% Synergy $8.67
Seething Song Seething Song
-20% Synergy $9.71
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-20% Synergy $6.16

Sorceries

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

Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+24% Synergy $0.44
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+22% Synergy $0.44
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+20% Synergy $0.36
Molten Disaster Molten Disaster
+16% Synergy $0.43
Breath of Darigaaz Breath of Darigaaz
+14% Synergy $0.40
Flamebreak Flamebreak
+13% Synergy $1.01
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+11% Synergy $0.97
Sweltering Suns Sweltering Suns
+10% Synergy $0.23
Molten Exhale Molten Exhale
+9% Synergy $0.07
Slagstorm Slagstorm
+8% Synergy $0.24
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+7% Synergy $1.19
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+7% Synergy $0.30
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.54
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+6% Synergy $3.40
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+6% Synergy $9.13
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+5% Synergy $3.63
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+5% Synergy $0.36
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+5% Synergy $0.47
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+5% Synergy $3.40
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+5% Synergy $0.17
Brotherhood's End Brotherhood's End
+5% Synergy $1.20
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+5% Synergy $0.14
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+4% Synergy $14.75
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+4% Synergy $1.38
Reckless Blaze Reckless Blaze
+4% Synergy $0.28
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.15
Banefire Banefire
+2% Synergy $0.64
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+2% Synergy $0.17
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+1% Synergy $0.17
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $6.99
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
0% Synergy $0.41
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-1% Synergy $0.15
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.80
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-3% Synergy $1.03
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-3% Synergy $2.01
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.07
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-4% Synergy $0.08
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-6% Synergy $0.19
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-10% Synergy $2.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-11% Synergy $1.58
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-15% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+22% Synergy $0.11
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+21% Synergy $0.39
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+19% Synergy $0.44
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+18% Synergy $0.18
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+17% Synergy $0.45
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+16% Synergy $0.18
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+12% Synergy $9.54
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+11% Synergy $0.09
Trading Post Trading Post
+10% Synergy $0.48
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $2.82
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+9% Synergy $0.16
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+8% Synergy $2.18
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+8% Synergy $0.34
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.06
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+6% Synergy $0.70
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+6% Synergy $21.62
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+6% Synergy $0.46
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $5.18
Gold Pan Gold Pan
+5% Synergy $0.04
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+4% Synergy $0.54
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+4% Synergy $0.18
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.16
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+3% Synergy $0.42
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+3% Synergy $17.45
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+3% Synergy $5.07
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+2% Synergy $2.14
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $24.06
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $4.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.23
Embercleave Embercleave
+1% Synergy $8.80
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+1% Synergy $12.30
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
0% Synergy $2.50
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
0% Synergy $0.39
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-1% Synergy $41.18
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-3% Synergy $40.10
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-3% Synergy $2.24
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-4% Synergy $3.04
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.58
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $4.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.38
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-16% Synergy $2.88

Enchantments

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

Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+27% Synergy $0.65
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+25% Synergy $6.84
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+21% Synergy $1.24
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+18% Synergy $0.28
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+18% Synergy $0.78
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+16% Synergy $2.62
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+15% Synergy $0.25
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+12% Synergy $3.49
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+10% Synergy $0.75
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+9% Synergy $0.11
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+8% Synergy $0.17
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+7% Synergy $0.11
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+7% Synergy $0.04
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+5% Synergy $0.27
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+5% Synergy $1.15
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+5% Synergy $0.59
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $9.54
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+4% Synergy $16.62
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+4% Synergy $8.26
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+2% Synergy $0.43
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-2% Synergy $1.17
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-3% Synergy $23.48
City on Fire City on Fire
-6% Synergy $10.37
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-7% Synergy $2.77
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-12% Synergy $6.98

Planeswalkers

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

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+10% Synergy $1.48
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+10% Synergy $0.42
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+6% Synergy $2.36
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+2% Synergy $0.30
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-4% Synergy $3.18

Utility Lands

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

Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+27% Synergy $1.32
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+19% Synergy $1.71
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+17% Synergy $0.48
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.28
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+9% Synergy $11.66
High Market High Market
+6% Synergy $1.12
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+5% Synergy $0.10
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+4% Synergy $0.09
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+4% Synergy $0.06
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+4% Synergy $0.22
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $0.92
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+2% Synergy $15.29
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.13
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+2% Synergy $0.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.28
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-1% Synergy $15.72
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $5.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.27
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $35.94
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-3% Synergy $0.20
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.11
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-8% Synergy $10.90
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $45.08
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-10% Synergy $0.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+39% Synergy $0.26
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+28% Synergy $0.95
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+16% Synergy $0.11
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+14% Synergy $0.45
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.28
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+10% Synergy $10.38
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+8% Synergy $0.73
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+7% Synergy $4.51
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.23
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+4% Synergy $0.44
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $175.80
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.30
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $3.55
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $65.66
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.20
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.88
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.72
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $1.94
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.71
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $31.84
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+14% Synergy $1.54
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.41
Power Depot Power Depot
+7% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.21
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+4% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.43
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.17
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $6.99
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.13
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.07
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $11.47

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