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Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
Price tag $0.21

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

#2326 Current Rank
#2445 Last Week
#2322 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
+39% Synergy $0.05
Slagdrill Scrapper Slagdrill Scrapper
+25% Synergy $0.09
Terrapact Intimidator Terrapact Intimidator
+14% Synergy $0.08
Pain for All Pain for All
+13% Synergy $0.55
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+12% Synergy $0.34

High Synergy Cards

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

Earthquake Earthquake
+47% Synergy $0.80
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+46% Synergy $0.19
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+43% Synergy $5.38
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+40% Synergy $1.64
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+40% Synergy $9.09
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+39% Synergy $0.86
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+38% Synergy $0.16
Xorn Xorn
+37% Synergy $4.91
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+33% Synergy $0.14
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+32% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

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

Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+31% Synergy $0.20
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+30% Synergy $1.20
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+28% Synergy $2.99
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+22% Synergy $0.36
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+20% Synergy $0.98
Big Score Big Score
+19% Synergy $0.62
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.26
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-8% Synergy $7.78
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $1.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-15% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $71.05
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-1% Synergy $92.16
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $67.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $94.69
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $7.91
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $46.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-14% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

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

Furnace Hellkite Furnace Hellkite
+31% Synergy $0.12
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+27% Synergy $0.40
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.13
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+25% Synergy $0.42
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+25% Synergy $8.76
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+25% Synergy $1.68
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+23% Synergy $0.06
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+23% Synergy $0.29
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+22% Synergy $18.31
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+22% Synergy $0.49
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+21% Synergy $70.01
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+21% Synergy $3.74
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+20% Synergy $0.91
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+20% Synergy $1.01
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+17% Synergy $2.76
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+17% Synergy $1.56
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
+17% Synergy $0.34
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+16% Synergy $0.20
Goldhound Goldhound
+16% Synergy $0.17
Hoarding Dragon Hoarding Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.17
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+15% Synergy $0.41
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+14% Synergy $6.86
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+14% Synergy $0.12
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+14% Synergy $13.15
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+14% Synergy $1.63
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+13% Synergy $4.04
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+13% Synergy $4.45
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+13% Synergy $0.15
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+12% Synergy $2.98
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+11% Synergy $21.74
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+11% Synergy $0.33
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+10% Synergy $0.46
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+10% Synergy $0.50
Thundermane Dragon Thundermane Dragon
+10% Synergy $1.63
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+10% Synergy $1.21
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+9% Synergy $0.21
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+9% Synergy $0.23
Slumbering Dragon Slumbering Dragon
+9% Synergy $3.86
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+9% Synergy $0.39
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+8% Synergy $1.49
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+7% Synergy $0.24
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+6% Synergy $27.81
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+6% Synergy $12.87
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+6% Synergy $0.22
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+6% Synergy $1.09
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+5% Synergy $0.38
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
0% Synergy $11.87
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
-1% Synergy $0.79
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-2% Synergy $0.90
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-16% Synergy $1.86

Instants

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

Spit Flame Spit Flame
+19% Synergy $0.17
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+18% Synergy $0.22
Fault Line Fault Line
+18% Synergy $4.10
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+15% Synergy $0.94
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+11% Synergy $2.08
Breath Weapon Breath Weapon
+8% Synergy $1.07
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+7% Synergy $0.28
Starstorm Starstorm
+7% Synergy $0.25
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+6% Synergy $2.75
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+6% Synergy $1.95
Flame Sweep Flame Sweep
+5% Synergy $0.09
Fling Fling
+3% Synergy $0.08
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+2% Synergy $0.53
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+2% Synergy $0.50
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
-1% Synergy $8.75
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.68
Reverberate Reverberate
-6% Synergy $1.93
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-8% Synergy $5.81
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-11% Synergy $0.06
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-12% Synergy $0.99
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-13% Synergy $8.43
Abrade Abrade
-14% Synergy $0.15
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-14% Synergy $8.49
Seething Song Seething Song
-15% Synergy $6.27
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-15% Synergy $4.20

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 $0.31
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+20% Synergy $0.30
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+19% Synergy $0.51
Molten Disaster Molten Disaster
+17% Synergy $0.43
Plasma Bolt Plasma Bolt
+14% Synergy $0.06
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+13% Synergy $0.70
Breath of Darigaaz Breath of Darigaaz
+13% Synergy $0.40
Molten Exhale Molten Exhale
+12% Synergy $0.05
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.43
Sweltering Suns Sweltering Suns
+11% Synergy $0.20
Flamebreak Flamebreak
+10% Synergy $0.98
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+9% Synergy $0.80
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+8% Synergy $6.74
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+7% Synergy $5.61
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+6% Synergy $1.19
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+6% Synergy $0.35
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+6% Synergy $4.47
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+6% Synergy $0.30
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+6% Synergy $0.27
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+5% Synergy $4.41
Slagstorm Slagstorm
+5% Synergy $0.20
Brotherhood's End Brotherhood's End
+5% Synergy $1.38
Indomitable Creativity Indomitable Creativity
+5% Synergy $1.94
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+4% Synergy $2.83
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+4% Synergy $0.14
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+4% Synergy $0.15
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+4% Synergy $0.18
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+4% Synergy $0.12
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+3% Synergy $0.71
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+3% Synergy $3.87
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+3% Synergy $1.80
Banefire Banefire
+2% Synergy $0.45
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+2% Synergy $0.23
Insurrection Insurrection
+2% Synergy $6.51
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.23
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+1% Synergy $9.10
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
0% Synergy $0.16
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-2% Synergy $0.43
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
-2% Synergy $1.84
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $1.03
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-3% Synergy $0.39
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-4% Synergy $0.08
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $1474.14
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.14
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $4.42
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-5% Synergy $0.20
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $2.73
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-10% Synergy $1.76
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-14% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+23% Synergy $0.29
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+22% Synergy $0.05
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+19% Synergy $0.37
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+19% Synergy $0.22
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+18% Synergy $0.11
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+17% Synergy $9.77
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+14% Synergy $0.33
Trading Post Trading Post
+12% Synergy $0.38
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+11% Synergy $1.19
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+10% Synergy $1.73
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+10% Synergy $0.16
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+9% Synergy $0.45
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+8% Synergy $0.37
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+7% Synergy $20.58
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+6% Synergy $2.29
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $17.15
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.30
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.10
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+5% Synergy $4.01
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.30
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+5% Synergy $0.10
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.63
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+4% Synergy $0.49
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+4% Synergy $0.24
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+4% Synergy $0.64
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+4% Synergy $0.52
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+4% Synergy $13.11
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $8.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.24
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $4.33
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+2% Synergy $1.39
Embercleave Embercleave
+1% Synergy $7.95
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+1% Synergy $29.26
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
0% Synergy $35.07
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
0% Synergy $0.35
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
0% Synergy $1.10
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-1% Synergy $2.31
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-1% Synergy $31.55
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-4% Synergy $3.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.45
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $5.02
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-10% Synergy $4.85

Enchantments

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

Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+25% Synergy $2.85
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+25% Synergy $0.37
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+19% Synergy $3.11
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+19% Synergy $1.24
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+18% Synergy $0.19
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+16% Synergy $0.18
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+15% Synergy $2.72
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+13% Synergy $0.55
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+9% Synergy $6.36
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+6% Synergy $0.10
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.11
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+6% Synergy $0.04
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+5% Synergy $5.49
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+5% Synergy $0.13
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+5% Synergy $0.69
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+4% Synergy $0.25
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+4% Synergy $11.39
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+4% Synergy $7.33
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+1% Synergy $8.53
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-1% Synergy $0.35
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-3% Synergy $1.01
City on Fire City on Fire
-5% Synergy $5.62
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-9% Synergy $3.19
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-13% Synergy $5.91

Planeswalkers

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

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+12% Synergy $0.58
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+9% Synergy $0.35
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+6% Synergy $2.92
Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+5% Synergy $3.73
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.30
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-5% Synergy $3.07

Utility Lands

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

Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+27% Synergy $1.33
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+22% Synergy $0.55
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+20% Synergy $0.50
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+13% Synergy $0.46
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+10% Synergy $9.47
High Market High Market
+7% Synergy $4.50
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+5% Synergy $0.15
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+5% Synergy $0.16
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+5% Synergy $0.10
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+3% Synergy $16.55
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $3.16
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.73
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $0.47
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.15
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $7.01
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $1.98
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
0% Synergy $12.52
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $38.71
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-2% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.14
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $34.54
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-7% Synergy $11.65
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-8% Synergy $0.25

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+33% Synergy $0.56
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+28% Synergy $1.30
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+16% Synergy $0.23
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.24
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+14% Synergy $0.09
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+13% Synergy $9.72
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+11% Synergy $1.29
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+8% Synergy $1.31
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.61
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.19
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.25
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $67.47
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.28
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+3% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.12
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $153.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.22
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $2.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.33
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-3% Synergy $0.96
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $17.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.51

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
+13% Synergy $0.78
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.75
Power Depot Power Depot
+6% Synergy $0.48
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.11
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.45
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+1% Synergy $9.10
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.50
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.18
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.68
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $1.03

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