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Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $1.40

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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
+98% Synergy $1.85
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+98% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+33% Synergy $18.29
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+24% Synergy $3000.97
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+22% Synergy $475.47
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+21% Synergy $40.59
The One Ring The One Ring
+16% Synergy $115.22
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+16% Synergy $120.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+14% Synergy $134.99
Force of Will Force of Will
+12% Synergy $59.38
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+12% Synergy $11.08
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $69.93

Creatures

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

Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+99% Synergy $1.78
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+98% Synergy $0.55
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+97% Synergy $36.40
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+87% Synergy $36.07
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+73% Synergy $0.49
Xorn Xorn
+72% Synergy $9.86
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+71% Synergy $0.41
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+71% Synergy $31.80
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+69% Synergy $11.09
Slumbering Dragon Slumbering Dragon
+49% Synergy $2.07
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+49% Synergy $1.29
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+49% Synergy $0.55
Dragonborn Looter Dragonborn Looter
+49% Synergy $0.19
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+49% Synergy $3.05
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+49% Synergy $0.21
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.25
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+49% Synergy $3.31
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+49% Synergy $0.29
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+49% Synergy $0.35
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+48% Synergy $3.68
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+48% Synergy $18.80
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+48% Synergy $11.70
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+48% Synergy $28.91
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+42% Synergy $4.39
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+36% Synergy $1.73
Skyswimmer Koi Skyswimmer Koi
+24% Synergy $0.17
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+24% Synergy $5.18
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+24% Synergy $3.35
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+24% Synergy $8.53
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+24% Synergy $0.45
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+24% Synergy $0.47
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+24% Synergy $1.21
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+24% Synergy $1.02
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+23% Synergy $1.20
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+23% Synergy $0.73
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+22% Synergy $2.07
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+22% Synergy $23.24
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+22% Synergy $0.26
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+20% Synergy $17.04
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+19% Synergy $0.58
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+19% Synergy $11.91
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+19% Synergy $13.89
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+18% Synergy $2.51
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+17% Synergy $4.41
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+16% Synergy $42.04
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+15% Synergy $3.06
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
0% Synergy $5.77
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-2% Synergy $0.29
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-9% Synergy $0.59
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-14% Synergy $1.72

Instants

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

Blur Blur
+74% Synergy $0.40
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+70% Synergy $16.09
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+61% Synergy $0.32
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+49% Synergy $0.31
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+49% Synergy $0.26
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+49% Synergy $0.39
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+49% Synergy $0.20
Anticipate Anticipate
+48% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+45% Synergy $1.67
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+43% Synergy $4.70
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+42% Synergy $0.46
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+39% Synergy $2.58
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+34% Synergy $0.36
Seething Song Seething Song
+29% Synergy $12.32
Draconic Roar Draconic Roar
+24% Synergy $0.23
Reweave Reweave
+24% Synergy $0.58
Volcanic Spite Volcanic Spite
+24% Synergy $0.27
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+24% Synergy $0.28
Fire Prophecy Fire Prophecy
+24% Synergy $0.25
Scorching Dragonfire Scorching Dragonfire
+24% Synergy $0.20
Displace Displace
+24% Synergy $0.27
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+24% Synergy $0.23
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+24% Synergy $3.26
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+23% Synergy $0.32
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+23% Synergy $0.31
Delay Delay
+22% Synergy $3.43
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+22% Synergy $2.40
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+21% Synergy $0.17
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+20% Synergy $2.01
Impulse Impulse
+20% Synergy $0.26
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+19% Synergy $15.04
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+17% Synergy $10.08
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+17% Synergy $8.90
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+16% Synergy $18.00
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+15% Synergy $49.89
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+14% Synergy $3.77
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+13% Synergy $5.41
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.73
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+12% Synergy $8.78
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $4.45
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+8% Synergy $1.41
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $6.91
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+7% Synergy $0.32
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.33
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy $69.27
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $57.26
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $11.36
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.39
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-3% Synergy $0.82
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-16% Synergy $1.94

Sorceries

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

Splash Portal Splash Portal
+73% Synergy $0.32
Molten Exhale Molten Exhale
+49% Synergy $0.17
Winged Words Winged Words
+48% Synergy $0.29
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+47% Synergy $13.31
Twinflame Twinflame
+45% Synergy $1.00
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+24% Synergy $19.75
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+24% Synergy $0.29
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+24% Synergy $0.23
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+24% Synergy $0.35
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+24% Synergy $1.30
Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+24% Synergy $0.51
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+23% Synergy $0.56
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+23% Synergy $6.64
Timetwister Timetwister
+22% Synergy
Step Through Step Through
+22% Synergy $0.26
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+21% Synergy $4.62
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+20% Synergy $9.03
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+19% Synergy $0.25
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+17% Synergy $0.16
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+17% Synergy $2495.70
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+14% Synergy $6.28
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+12% Synergy $3.49
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+9% Synergy $2.73
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+1% Synergy $0.28
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.46
Preordain Preordain
-7% Synergy $0.68
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-13% Synergy $0.89

Utility Artifacts

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

Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+49% Synergy $16.73
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+48% Synergy $2.37
Scroll of Fate Scroll of Fate
+24% Synergy $0.28
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+24% Synergy $16.27
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+24% Synergy $6.93
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+23% Synergy $6.16
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+23% Synergy $1.67
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+23% Synergy $0.37

Enchantments

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

Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+48% Synergy $0.32
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+48% Synergy $0.97
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+48% Synergy $3.56
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+47% Synergy $5.80
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+24% Synergy $3.60
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+24% Synergy $11.68
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+24% Synergy
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+23% Synergy $3.51
Omniscience Omniscience
+19% Synergy $6.57
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $13.04

Utility Lands

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

Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+24% Synergy $0.20
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+22% Synergy $534.39
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+22% Synergy $1.37
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+22% Synergy $0.39
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+20% Synergy $60.52
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+20% Synergy $0.34
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+19% Synergy $1.81
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+19% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $38.89
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+14% Synergy $0.93
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $28.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+67% Synergy $0.45
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+42% Synergy $0.89
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+24% Synergy $1.69
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+24% Synergy $0.23
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+23% Synergy $0.32
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+23% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+21% Synergy $1.51
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+20% Synergy $0.41
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+19% Synergy $797.61
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+18% Synergy $1131.80
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.89
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+17% Synergy $238.58
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+15% Synergy $165.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $2.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.55
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+11% Synergy $38.19

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 $1.69
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+36% Synergy $1.73
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+23% Synergy $0.45
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+23% Synergy $6.12
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+22% Synergy $0.71
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+22% Synergy $1.47
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+20% Synergy $9.03
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+17% Synergy $57.96
City of Brass City of Brass
+17% Synergy $12.30
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+16% Synergy $18.06
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+15% Synergy $17.94
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+15% Synergy $18.20
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+14% Synergy $35.90
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+13% Synergy $20.44
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.23
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+9% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $6.91
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+3% Synergy $15.42
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $6.20
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-6% Synergy $37.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-9% Synergy $0.36
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-9% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-13% Synergy $0.30
Training Center Training Center
-17% Synergy $17.43
Mountain Mountain
-22% Synergy $0.08
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-25% Synergy $10.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy $0.31
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-41% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
-47% Synergy $0.08

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
The Fifteenth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Fifteenth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
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

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