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Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage: Combo
Price tag $1.06

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Ganax, Astral Hunter Candlekeep Sage
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Playstyle & Strategy

Treasure 38% Dragons 23% Blink 16% Clones 3% Combo 3%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage's Combo builds — cards that lean hardest into the Combo theme.

Essence Flux Essence Flux
+99% Synergy $1.53
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+98% Synergy $1.68
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+76% Synergy $37.18
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+75% Synergy $15.10

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage Combo game on their own.

Gamble Gamble
+43% Synergy $14.84
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+37% Synergy $459.66
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+31% Synergy $41.60
The One Ring The One Ring
+31% Synergy $101.75
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+31% Synergy $105.77
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+28% Synergy $125.34
Force of Will Force of Will
+28% Synergy $70.22
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+27% Synergy $12.45
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+19% Synergy $56.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+16% Synergy $69.44

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Combo plan in Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Dragonologist Dragonologist
+99% Synergy $1.14
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+99% Synergy $1.28
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+97% Synergy $43.37
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+88% Synergy $36.29
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+59% Synergy $0.21
Xorn Xorn
+57% Synergy $9.04
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+57% Synergy $0.39
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+57% Synergy $2.27
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+57% Synergy $21.17
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+56% Synergy $0.43
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+55% Synergy $6.03
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+52% Synergy $4.38
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+47% Synergy $1.42
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+40% Synergy $1.51
Slumbering Dragon Slumbering Dragon
+40% Synergy $2.35
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+40% Synergy $0.64
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+40% Synergy $4.01
Dragonborn Looter Dragonborn Looter
+40% Synergy $0.25
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+39% Synergy $0.28
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+39% Synergy $4.54
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+39% Synergy $8.38
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+39% Synergy $0.23
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+39% Synergy $0.26
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+39% Synergy $3.06
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+38% Synergy $30.61
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+36% Synergy $9.84
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+35% Synergy $16.65
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+34% Synergy $2.04
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+34% Synergy $13.30
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+33% Synergy $6.00
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+31% Synergy $45.74
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+30% Synergy $3.18
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+20% Synergy $0.42
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+20% Synergy $2.89
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+20% Synergy $6.15
Skyswimmer Koi Skyswimmer Koi
+20% Synergy $0.13
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+19% Synergy $0.55
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+19% Synergy $0.29
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+19% Synergy $1.01
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+19% Synergy $0.86
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+19% Synergy $11.90
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+19% Synergy $0.45
________ Goblin ________ Goblin
+19% Synergy $0.35
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+18% Synergy $0.59
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+17% Synergy $0.35
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+15% Synergy $0.54
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+12% Synergy $4.70
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-7% Synergy $7.71
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-9% Synergy $0.29
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-15% Synergy $0.76

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage's Combo deck ahead.

Blur Blur
+59% Synergy $0.32
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+59% Synergy $0.26
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+53% Synergy $5.09
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+49% Synergy $1.88
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+46% Synergy $0.28
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+39% Synergy $0.32
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+39% Synergy $0.37
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+39% Synergy $0.70
Anticipate Anticipate
+38% Synergy $0.09
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+36% Synergy $1.09
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+34% Synergy $15.83
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+33% Synergy $0.46
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+33% Synergy $11.06
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+32% Synergy $10.39
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+31% Synergy $1.46
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+31% Synergy $18.57
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+30% Synergy $3.75
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+30% Synergy $49.82
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+28% Synergy $9.13
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $7.11
Seething Song Seething Song
+20% Synergy $10.59
Volcanic Spite Volcanic Spite
+20% Synergy $0.25
Displace Displace
+20% Synergy $0.42
Reweave Reweave
+20% Synergy $0.56
Draconic Roar Draconic Roar
+20% Synergy $0.16
Fire Prophecy Fire Prophecy
+20% Synergy $0.20
Scorching Dragonfire Scorching Dragonfire
+20% Synergy $0.18
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+20% Synergy $0.24
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+19% Synergy $0.38
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+19% Synergy $68.53
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+19% Synergy $0.33
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+19% Synergy $0.27
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+19% Synergy $2.98
Swan Song Swan Song
+18% Synergy $7.86
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+18% Synergy $17.28
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+18% Synergy $0.36
Miscast Miscast
+18% Synergy $1.35
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+17% Synergy $3.36
Delay Delay
+17% Synergy $3.09
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+16% Synergy $0.26
Dispel Dispel
+14% Synergy $0.37
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+13% Synergy $12.00
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+11% Synergy $3.35
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+9% Synergy $11.15
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.37
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+5% Synergy $3.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.43
Snap Snap
-4% Synergy $3.66
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.60
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-22% Synergy $0.51

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Combo game plan forward for Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage.

Splash Portal Splash Portal
+57% Synergy $0.41
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+57% Synergy $14.16
Twinflame Twinflame
+56% Synergy $0.86
Molten Exhale Molten Exhale
+50% Synergy $0.12
Winged Words Winged Words
+39% Synergy $0.33
Timetwister Timetwister
+38% Synergy
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+35% Synergy $8.94
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+33% Synergy $2092.91
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+20% Synergy $0.29
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+20% Synergy $18.54
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+19% Synergy $0.53
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+19% Synergy $1.30
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+19% Synergy $7.57
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+19% Synergy $0.15
Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+19% Synergy $0.49
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+19% Synergy $0.36
Step Through Step Through
+17% Synergy $0.21
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+16% Synergy $3.71
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+15% Synergy $0.28
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+13% Synergy $0.28
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+10% Synergy $5.80
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+7% Synergy $3.76
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+3% Synergy $1.06
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $0.82
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-4% Synergy $0.23
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $4.34
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-12% Synergy $0.28
Preordain Preordain
-14% Synergy $0.66

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage Combo decks.

Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+60% Synergy $14.03
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+39% Synergy $24.68
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+39% Synergy $2.23
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+20% Synergy $0.27
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+19% Synergy $5.91
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+19% Synergy $7.28
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+19% Synergy $7.39
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+18% Synergy $1.65
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+18% Synergy $0.40

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Combo strategy in Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+49% Synergy $0.30
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+39% Synergy $1.05
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+39% Synergy
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+38% Synergy $2.41
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+37% Synergy $14.98
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+21% Synergy $11.44
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+20% Synergy $3.52
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+20% Synergy $10.76
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+19% Synergy $1.83
Omniscience Omniscience
+15% Synergy $5.82

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage Combo decks.

Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+39% Synergy $0.23
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+38% Synergy $515.64
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+36% Synergy $60.97
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+34% Synergy $0.32
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+22% Synergy $31.72
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+20% Synergy $3000.48
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+18% Synergy $4.00
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+17% Synergy $0.38
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+15% Synergy $0.69
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+15% Synergy $0.29
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+12% Synergy $39.67
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+10% Synergy $0.71

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage's Combo strategy.

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+73% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+48% Synergy $0.60
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+35% Synergy $761.24
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+33% Synergy $1076.87
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+32% Synergy $229.90
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+30% Synergy $158.66
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+26% Synergy $2.01
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+26% Synergy $38.08
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+19% Synergy $44.74
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+19% Synergy $43.64
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+19% Synergy $0.41
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+19% Synergy $0.28
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+19% Synergy $1.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.46
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+18% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+14% Synergy $0.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $2.60
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.39

Lands

The mana base behind Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage's Combo decks.

Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+49% Synergy $2.57
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+47% Synergy $1.42
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+38% Synergy $0.59
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+37% Synergy $1.41
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+35% Synergy $8.94
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+33% Synergy $48.66
City of Brass City of Brass
+32% Synergy $9.98
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+31% Synergy $17.02
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+30% Synergy $36.10
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+30% Synergy $17.82
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+28% Synergy $18.92
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+25% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $7.11
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+19% Synergy $16.38
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.42
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+18% Synergy $6.52
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+14% Synergy $5.82
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+11% Synergy $15.90
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+9% Synergy $38.66
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.32
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
0% Synergy $0.33
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $15.42
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-9% Synergy $11.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.36
Mountain Mountain
-17% Synergy $0.08
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-17% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-19% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-27% Synergy $0.25
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-47% Synergy $0.31
Island Island
-57% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage: Combo.

Ganax, Astral Hunter Dungeon Delver Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dungeon Delver
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Guild Artisan Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Clan Crafter Ganax, Astral Hunter // Clan Crafter
Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Guild Artisan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Passionate Archaeologist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist
The Ninth Doctor Amy Pond The Ninth Doctor // Amy Pond
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Street Urchin Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Street Urchin
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Dargo, the Shipwrecker Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Clan Crafter Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Clan Crafter
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Dungeon Delver Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Dungeon Delver
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Sword Coast Sailor Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Sword Coast Sailor
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Candlekeep Sage Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Candlekeep Sage
Alena, Kessig Trapper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Feywild Visitor Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Feywild Visitor
Alora, Merry Thief Guild Artisan Alora, Merry Thief // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dragon Cultist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Siani, Eye of the Storm Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ganax, Astral Hunter Faceless One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Faceless One
Ganax, Astral Hunter Street Urchin Ganax, Astral Hunter // Street Urchin
The Ninth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Ninth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Third Doctor Bill Potts The Third Doctor // Bill Potts
The Third Doctor Dan Lewis The Third Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Third Doctor Donna Noble The Third Doctor // Donna Noble
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Clan Crafter Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Clan Crafter
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Feywild Visitor Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Feywild Visitor
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
The Fifteenth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fifteenth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fifteenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fifteenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Krark, the Thumbless Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Krark, the Thumbless
The Twelfth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Twelfth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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