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Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
Price tag $0.24

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

#2534 Current Rank
#2319 Last Week
#2533 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.

Rock Soldiers Rock Soldiers
+15% Synergy $0.09
General Traag, Heart of Stone General Traag, Heart of Stone
+14% Synergy $0.14
Manhole Cover Manhole Cover
+7% Synergy $0.42
Shellshock Shellshock
+6% Synergy $0.25
Scuzzback Scrounger Scuzzback Scrounger
+4% Synergy $0.49

High Synergy Cards

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

Earthquake Earthquake
+47% Synergy $0.64
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+43% Synergy $3.46
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+40% Synergy $1.78
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+40% Synergy $7.61
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+39% Synergy $10.71
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+39% Synergy $0.32
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+37% Synergy $0.27
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+35% Synergy $0.23
Furnace Hellkite Furnace Hellkite
+34% Synergy $0.20
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+33% Synergy $0.67

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 $0.30
Xorn Xorn
+30% Synergy $8.61
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+30% Synergy $2.38
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+23% Synergy $0.61
Big Score Big Score
+18% Synergy $0.99
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+16% Synergy $3.74
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $0.74
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-14% Synergy $11.96
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-18% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
-2% Synergy $97.40
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $139.18
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-3% Synergy $13.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $111.70
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $13.71
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-20% Synergy $43.27

Creatures

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

Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.31
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+27% Synergy $6.11
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+26% Synergy $0.20
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+26% Synergy $0.35
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+25% Synergy $0.50
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+25% Synergy $0.57
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+24% Synergy $0.47
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+24% Synergy $0.36
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+23% Synergy $0.80
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+23% Synergy $2.20
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+22% Synergy $1.02
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+21% Synergy $3.77
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+19% Synergy $94.19
Hoarding Dragon Hoarding Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.12
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+18% Synergy $15.17
Goldhound Goldhound
+17% Synergy $0.13
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+16% Synergy $0.22
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+15% Synergy $3.38
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+15% Synergy $5.05
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+14% Synergy $0.24
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+14% Synergy $0.40
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+14% Synergy $3.08
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
+14% Synergy $0.43
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+13% Synergy $0.29
Thundermane Dragon Thundermane Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.49
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+12% Synergy $0.37
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+11% Synergy $15.46
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+11% Synergy $4.98
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+11% Synergy $2.80
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+10% Synergy $17.74
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+10% Synergy $3.99
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+10% Synergy $0.92
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+9% Synergy $8.40
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+9% Synergy $8.33
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+9% Synergy $2.13
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+9% Synergy $0.50
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+8% Synergy $0.83
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+8% Synergy $0.43
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+8% Synergy $3.20
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+8% Synergy $0.30
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+8% Synergy $3.73
Young Red Dragon Young Red Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.16
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+7% Synergy $0.35
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+7% Synergy $0.28
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+5% Synergy $28.51
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+5% Synergy $15.49
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+5% Synergy $12.84
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $1.02
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-3% Synergy $2.59
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
-3% Synergy $4.00

Instants

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

Spit Flame Spit Flame
+22% Synergy $0.19
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+21% Synergy $0.29
Fault Line Fault Line
+17% Synergy $4.14
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+12% Synergy $2.54
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+10% Synergy $3.71
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+7% Synergy $0.43
Starstorm Starstorm
+7% Synergy $0.26
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+5% Synergy $2.12
Welding Sparks Welding Sparks
+5% Synergy $0.04
Breath Weapon Breath Weapon
+5% Synergy $2.51
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+4% Synergy $0.46
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+2% Synergy $2.45
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+1% Synergy $0.14
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
-1% Synergy $17.76
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-2% Synergy $1.37
Reverberate Reverberate
-4% Synergy $2.86
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-6% Synergy $13.37
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-6% Synergy $11.24
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-7% Synergy $2.95
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-8% Synergy $11.82
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-10% Synergy $0.27
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-12% Synergy $12.01
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-13% Synergy $2.26
Abrade Abrade
-14% Synergy $0.15
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-14% Synergy $66.45
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-15% Synergy $10.47
Seething Song Seething Song
-19% Synergy $12.99
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-20% Synergy $6.43

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 $0.46
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+22% Synergy $0.45
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+21% Synergy $0.36
Molten Disaster Molten Disaster
+17% Synergy $0.43
Breath of Darigaaz Breath of Darigaaz
+14% Synergy $0.40
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+12% Synergy $1.22
Flamebreak Flamebreak
+12% Synergy $1.01
Sweltering Suns Sweltering Suns
+11% Synergy $0.30
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+8% Synergy $0.35
Slagstorm Slagstorm
+8% Synergy $0.30
Molten Exhale Molten Exhale
+8% Synergy $0.10
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+7% Synergy $1.26
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.49
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+6% Synergy $2.87
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+6% Synergy $10.64
Brotherhood's End Brotherhood's End
+6% Synergy $1.15
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+5% Synergy $3.59
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+5% Synergy $15.60
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+5% Synergy $0.35
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+5% Synergy $0.54
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+5% Synergy $1.45
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+5% Synergy $0.35
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+5% Synergy $0.26
Indomitable Creativity Indomitable Creativity
+5% Synergy $0.70
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.29
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+4% Synergy $3.40
Planetary Annihilation Planetary Annihilation
+4% Synergy $0.34
Banefire Banefire
+2% Synergy $0.63
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.98
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
0% Synergy $0.31
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-1% Synergy $0.16
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.44
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $7.93
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-2% Synergy $1.76
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.33
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.10
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-5% Synergy $0.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-12% Synergy $2.56
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-12% Synergy $1.69
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-15% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+22% Synergy $0.19
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+20% Synergy $0.58
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+20% Synergy $0.38
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+19% Synergy $0.33
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+18% Synergy $0.44
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+17% Synergy $0.24
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+11% Synergy $10.44
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+11% Synergy $3.72
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+11% Synergy $0.26
Trading Post Trading Post
+10% Synergy $0.40
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+9% Synergy $0.25
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+8% Synergy $1.42
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+8% Synergy $0.37
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.80
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+7% Synergy $2.32
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+7% Synergy $0.51
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+6% Synergy $21.00
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+5% Synergy $0.18
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $5.46
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+4% Synergy $0.67
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+4% Synergy $0.18
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+4% Synergy $5.70
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.26
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+3% Synergy $4.92
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+3% Synergy $22.37
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+3% Synergy $0.34
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+2% Synergy $3.27
Embercleave Embercleave
+1% Synergy $9.63
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $28.23
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
0% Synergy $2.85
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $14.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.28
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-2% Synergy $39.36
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-4% Synergy $44.24
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-6% Synergy $3.50
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $4.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.56
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-15% Synergy $5.71

Enchantments

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

Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+28% Synergy $1.01
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+25% Synergy $8.17
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+22% Synergy $1.92
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+18% Synergy $0.22
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+18% Synergy $0.75
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+16% Synergy $3.77
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+15% Synergy $0.37
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+11% Synergy $1.09
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+11% Synergy $3.51
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+9% Synergy $0.23
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+7% Synergy $0.16
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+7% Synergy $0.19
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+6% Synergy $0.08
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+6% Synergy $0.43
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+5% Synergy $9.31
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+5% Synergy $0.75
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $13.78
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+4% Synergy $0.25
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+3% Synergy $16.70
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+3% Synergy $1.78
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+2% Synergy $0.44
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-2% Synergy $0.88
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-3% Synergy $21.82
City on Fire City on Fire
-7% Synergy $12.25
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-8% Synergy $3.39
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-12% Synergy $7.01

Planeswalkers

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

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+9% Synergy $1.39
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+9% Synergy $0.39
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+5% Synergy $2.23
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.44
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-3% Synergy $2.95

Utility Lands

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

Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+28% Synergy $1.50
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+16% Synergy $0.89
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+15% Synergy $1.78
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+8% Synergy $13.10
High Market High Market
+7% Synergy $1.31
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+6% Synergy $0.33
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+5% Synergy $0.11
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+5% Synergy $0.14
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $2.44
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+4% Synergy $0.26
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $1.13
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+3% Synergy $0.18
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+3% Synergy $0.29
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.21
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.44
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-1% Synergy $15.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.70
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $9.15
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $37.08
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.39
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-4% Synergy $0.30
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-9% Synergy $11.01
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $43.73
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-10% Synergy $0.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+39% Synergy $0.43
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+28% Synergy $1.03
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+17% Synergy $0.26
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+14% Synergy $0.37
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+11% Synergy $11.77
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.32
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+10% Synergy $1.44
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.30
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $3.98
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+3% Synergy $0.92
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.60
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $3.80
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $191.56
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $71.00
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.25
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.86
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $1.64
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.55
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $34.62
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.37

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
+14% Synergy $0.43
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+14% Synergy $2.06
Power Depot Power Depot
+6% Synergy $0.40
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.48
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.25
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $7.93
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.19
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.10
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-6% Synergy $13.37

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