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Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $1.45

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Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 67% Treasure 17%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's abilities and overall game plan.

Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+98% Synergy $0.46
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+79% Synergy $2.87
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+78% Synergy $0.31
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+78% Synergy $3.37
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+77% Synergy $0.46

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Malevolent Witchkite Malevolent Witchkite
+60% Synergy $0.37
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+59% Synergy $1.65
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+59% Synergy $0.36
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+59% Synergy $6.85
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
+59% Synergy $0.63
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+57% Synergy $0.18
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+57% Synergy $3.07
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+57% Synergy $0.28
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+56% Synergy $0.28
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+54% Synergy $2.19
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+52% Synergy $10.53
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+50% Synergy $2.88
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+49% Synergy $1.83
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+49% Synergy $0.46
Young Red Dragon Young Red Dragon
+40% Synergy $0.28
Boltwing Marauder Boltwing Marauder
+40% Synergy $0.18
Hoarding Dragon Hoarding Dragon
+40% Synergy $0.16
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+40% Synergy $0.31
Vampiric Dragon Vampiric Dragon
+40% Synergy $0.30
Terror of Mount Velus Terror of Mount Velus
+39% Synergy $4.54
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+39% Synergy $0.31
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+38% Synergy $0.36
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+38% Synergy $16.26
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+38% Synergy $4.18
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+38% Synergy $42.96
Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant
+37% Synergy $3.79
Immersturm Predator Immersturm Predator
+37% Synergy $0.13
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+37% Synergy $14.31
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+34% Synergy $4.86
Xorn Xorn
+32% Synergy $11.01
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+25% Synergy $8.11
Dragon Trainer Dragon Trainer
+25% Synergy $0.20
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+24% Synergy $4.42
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+22% Synergy $2.87
Smog Elemental Smog Elemental
+20% Synergy $0.20
Duskhunter Bat Duskhunter Bat
+20% Synergy $0.15
Chardalyn Dragon Chardalyn Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.15
Manticore Manticore
+20% Synergy $0.11
Lightning Shrieker Lightning Shrieker
+20% Synergy $0.24
Purifying Dragon Purifying Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.16
Furnace Whelp Furnace Whelp
+20% Synergy $0.26
Zirilan of the Claw Zirilan of the Claw
+20% Synergy $9.49
Rohgahh, Kher Keep Overlord Rohgahh, Kher Keep Overlord
+20% Synergy $0.27
Acid-Spewer Dragon Acid-Spewer Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.24
Hellkite Punisher Hellkite Punisher
+20% Synergy $0.19
Moonveil Regent Moonveil Regent
+20% Synergy $0.35
Jaded Sell-Sword Jaded Sell-Sword
+20% Synergy $0.15
Bhaal's Invoker Bhaal's Invoker
+20% Synergy $0.28
Dragon Whelp Dragon Whelp
+20% Synergy $0.21
Arcbound Whelp Arcbound Whelp
+20% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves safe.

Seize Opportunity Seize Opportunity
+50% Synergy $0.25
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+40% Synergy $0.30
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+28% Synergy $4.55
Big Score Big Score
+22% Synergy $0.39
Terminate Terminate
+20% Synergy $0.34
Breath Weapon Breath Weapon
+20% Synergy $7.58
Raze the Effigy Raze the Effigy
+20% Synergy $0.25
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+19% Synergy $0.28
Vendetta Vendetta
+19% Synergy $0.23
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+18% Synergy $10.00
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+18% Synergy $0.41
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+18% Synergy $0.25
Bedevil Bedevil
+4% Synergy $0.33
Village Rites Village Rites
+4% Synergy $0.71
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+2% Synergy $1.14
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.28
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.33
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-20% Synergy $6.17
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-23% Synergy $0.40
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-28% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's game plan and control the board.

Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+38% Synergy $3.45
Blood Money Blood Money
+36% Synergy $2.75
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+28% Synergy $1.47
Diresight Diresight
+23% Synergy $0.18
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+21% Synergy $5.45
Midnight Recovery Midnight Recovery
+20% Synergy $0.13
Bathe in Dragonfire Bathe in Dragonfire
+20% Synergy $0.25
Meteor Swarm Meteor Swarm
+20% Synergy $0.28
Magmatic Insight Magmatic Insight
+20% Synergy $0.38
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+20% Synergy $4.25
Disentomb Disentomb
+20% Synergy $0.45
Torrent of Souls Torrent of Souls
+20% Synergy $0.15
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+20% Synergy $0.29
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+19% Synergy $0.82
Skull Storm Skull Storm
+19% Synergy $0.90
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+19% Synergy $5.88
Zombify Zombify
+19% Synergy $0.25
Crash Through Crash Through
+19% Synergy $0.12
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+18% Synergy $0.49
Earthquake Earthquake
+18% Synergy $0.53
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+18% Synergy $4.25
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+18% Synergy $2.73
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+18% Synergy $12.48
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+18% Synergy $1.76
Persist Persist
+17% Synergy $1.43
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+17% Synergy $2.40
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+17% Synergy $1.08
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+17% Synergy $3.65
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+17% Synergy $0.66
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+16% Synergy $20.58
Living Death Living Death
+16% Synergy $5.65
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+15% Synergy $0.53
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+15% Synergy $0.34
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+14% Synergy $0.89
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+14% Synergy $0.38
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+13% Synergy $0.20
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+12% Synergy $0.37
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+9% Synergy $1.30
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.31
Victimize Victimize
+4% Synergy $1.25
Reanimate Reanimate
-1% Synergy $9.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $0.93
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-25% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+32% Synergy $14.30
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+20% Synergy $0.20
Batterbone Batterbone
+20% Synergy $0.31
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+20% Synergy $0.51
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+19% Synergy $40.57
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+18% Synergy $0.27
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+18% Synergy $21.55
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+17% Synergy $1.37
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+16% Synergy $0.34
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+16% Synergy $4.16
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+15% Synergy $6.06

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+57% Synergy $3.61
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+50% Synergy $0.29
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+38% Synergy $0.26
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+30% Synergy $13.42
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
+19% Synergy $14.26
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+19% Synergy $1.03
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+18% Synergy $0.23
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+18% Synergy $0.44
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+18% Synergy $35.79
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+18% Synergy $0.27
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+18% Synergy $6.63
Greed Greed
+18% Synergy $0.34
Waste Not Waste Not
+17% Synergy $8.67
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+17% Synergy $8.45
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+16% Synergy $0.12
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+16% Synergy $0.53
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+15% Synergy $1.38
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+15% Synergy $0.78
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+11% Synergy $0.31
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+9% Synergy $8.11
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $4.65

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+20% Synergy $0.42

Battles

Battles that give Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.

Invasion of Tarkir Defiant Thundermaw Invasion of Tarkir
+20% Synergy $2.47

Utility Lands

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

Hive of the Eye Tyrant Hive of the Eye Tyrant
+19% Synergy $0.49
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+19% Synergy $0.91
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+19% Synergy $0.13
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+19% Synergy $0.26
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+19% Synergy $0.25
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+19% Synergy $0.20
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+15% Synergy $0.29
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+14% Synergy $0.33
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+14% Synergy $0.32
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+11% Synergy $1.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $3.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+79% Synergy $0.32
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+50% Synergy $11.54
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+49% Synergy $0.29
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+37% Synergy $0.42
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+19% Synergy $1.67
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+18% Synergy $0.50
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+18% Synergy $1.06
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+18% Synergy $0.15
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+17% Synergy $0.64
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.56
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.57
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $0.90
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-22% Synergy $4.26
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-36% Synergy $1.93

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+57% Synergy $0.25
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+49% Synergy $2.97
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+39% Synergy $0.33
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+39% Synergy $0.50
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+38% Synergy $0.23
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+33% Synergy $0.36
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+25% Synergy $0.26
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+24% Synergy $0.29
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+24% Synergy $0.26
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+21% Synergy $0.15
Transguild Promenade Transguild Promenade
+20% Synergy $0.31
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+20% Synergy $0.41
Immersturm Skullcairn Immersturm Skullcairn
+19% Synergy $0.21
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+19% Synergy $0.32
Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+14% Synergy $1.15
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+13% Synergy $0.33
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+6% Synergy $0.39
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+5% Synergy $0.36
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.25
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+2% Synergy $0.19
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+2% Synergy $2.63
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $0.40
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.30
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-14% Synergy $7.61
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-15% Synergy $0.23
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-24% Synergy $1.07
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-26% Synergy $0.32
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-44% Synergy $0.32

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves.

Ganax, Astral Hunter Criminal Past Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past
Ganax, Astral Hunter Cultist of the Absolute Ganax, Astral Hunter // Cultist of the Absolute
Ganax, Astral Hunter Scion of Halaster Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster
Ganax, Astral Hunter Haunted One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Haunted One
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dragon Cultist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Raised by Giants Ganax, Astral Hunter // Raised by Giants
Ganax, Astral Hunter Popular Entertainer Ganax, Astral Hunter // Popular Entertainer
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dragon Cultist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist
Skanos Dragonheart Dragon Cultist Skanos Dragonheart // Dragon Cultist
Skanos Dragonheart Haunted One Skanos Dragonheart // Haunted One
Skanos Dragonheart Scion of Halaster Skanos Dragonheart // Scion of Halaster
Skanos Dragonheart Tavern Brawler Skanos Dragonheart // Tavern Brawler
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Popular Entertainer Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Popular Entertainer
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Skanos Dragonheart Criminal Past Skanos Dragonheart // Criminal Past
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Haunted One Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Haunted One
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tana, the Bloodsower Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tana, the Bloodsower
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Acolyte of Bahamut Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Acolyte of Bahamut
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Acolyte of Bahamut Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Guild Artisan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Tavern Brawler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Folk Hero Ganax, Astral Hunter // Folk Hero
Ganax, Astral Hunter Passionate Archaeologist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Iron Throne Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Iron Throne
Skanos Dragonheart Guild Artisan Skanos Dragonheart // Guild Artisan
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Acolyte of Bahamut Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Skanos Dragonheart Acolyte of Bahamut Skanos Dragonheart // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
Skanos Dragonheart Feywild Visitor Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart Folk Hero Skanos Dragonheart // Folk Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Inspiring Leader Skanos Dragonheart // Inspiring Leader
Skanos Dragonheart Master Chef Skanos Dragonheart // Master Chef
Skanos Dragonheart Raised by Giants Skanos Dragonheart // Raised by Giants
Skanos Dragonheart Sword Coast Sailor Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Acolyte of Bahamut Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Feywild Visitor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Feywild Visitor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Folk Hero Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Folk Hero
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dungeon Delver Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dungeon Delver

Other Available Backgrounds

Ganax, Astral Hunter can also choose from these 28 other backgrounds:

Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Haunted One Haunted One
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Faceless One Faceless One
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier