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Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past
Price tag $0.63

Legendary Creature — Dragon Enchantment Background

Ganax, Astral Hunter Criminal Past
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 50% Treasure 50%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4279 Current Rank
#3352 Last Week

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Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Brazen Collector Brazen Collector
+100% Synergy $0.09
Demanding Dragon Demanding Dragon
+100% Synergy $0.37
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+99% Synergy $1.34
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+99% Synergy $0.34
Furnace Hellkite Furnace Hellkite
+99% Synergy $0.08
Immersturm Predator Immersturm Predator
+97% Synergy $0.20
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+97% Synergy $0.62
Noxious Dragon Noxious Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.08
Hoard-Smelter Dragon Hoard-Smelter Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.19
Black Dragon Black Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.12
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+50% Synergy $0.15
Krark-Clan Stoker Krark-Clan Stoker
+50% Synergy $0.14
Marching Duodrone Marching Duodrone
+50% Synergy $0.07
Plundering Predator Plundering Predator
+50% Synergy $0.05
Rohgahh, Kher Keep Overlord Rohgahh, Kher Keep Overlord
+50% Synergy $0.16
Redcap Thief Redcap Thief
+50% Synergy $0.08
Audacious Thief Audacious Thief
+50% Synergy $0.09
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
+50% Synergy $0.12
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.22
Scourge of Nel Toth Scourge of Nel Toth
+50% Synergy $0.34
Ragefire Hellkite Ragefire Hellkite
+50% Synergy $0.10
Vampiric Dragon Vampiric Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.18
Thunder Dragon Thunder Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.55
Chardalyn Dragon Chardalyn Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.07
Lightning Shrieker Lightning Shrieker
+50% Synergy $0.08
Amethyst Dragon Amethyst Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.11
Swift Warkite Swift Warkite
+50% Synergy $0.14
Rorix Bladewing Rorix Bladewing
+50% Synergy $0.09
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.16
Dire Fleet Hoarder Dire Fleet Hoarder
+49% Synergy $0.07
Goldhound Goldhound
+49% Synergy $0.09
Millikin Millikin
+49% Synergy $0.13
Hoard Robber Hoard Robber
+49% Synergy $0.11
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+49% Synergy $0.29
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+49% Synergy $3.78
Deathbringer Regent Deathbringer Regent
+49% Synergy $0.28
Fang Dragon Fang Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.11
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+48% Synergy $0.99
Enterprising Scallywag Enterprising Scallywag
+48% Synergy $0.11
Skullport Merchant Skullport Merchant
+48% Synergy $0.11
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+48% Synergy $0.51
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+48% Synergy $0.12
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+48% Synergy $0.23
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+48% Synergy $0.25
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+47% Synergy $0.17
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+47% Synergy $0.16
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+47% Synergy $0.19
Kalain, Reclusive Painter Kalain, Reclusive Painter
+46% Synergy $0.29
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+46% Synergy $0.23
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+43% Synergy $0.32

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past safe.

Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+36% Synergy $0.18
Terminate Terminate
+10% Synergy $0.50
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+7% Synergy $0.23
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.38

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past's game plan and control the board.

Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+49% Synergy $2.39
Fatal Grudge Fatal Grudge
+48% Synergy $0.06
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+47% Synergy $2.64
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $1.53

Utility Artifacts

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

God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+50% Synergy $0.19
Cryptic Gateway Cryptic Gateway
+50% Synergy $1.06
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+49% Synergy $0.28
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+49% Synergy $0.20
Embercleave Embercleave
+49% Synergy $9.33
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+48% Synergy $5.38
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+48% Synergy $0.50
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+46% Synergy $7.87
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+45% Synergy $8.28
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+44% Synergy $5.73
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+44% Synergy $1.93

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+49% Synergy $0.49
Fervor Fervor
+49% Synergy $3.68
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+49% Synergy $1.95
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+49% Synergy $0.07
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+48% Synergy $0.82

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+49% Synergy $1.99

Utility Lands

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

Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+50% Synergy $0.76
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+50% Synergy $0.28
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+49% Synergy $0.10
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+49% Synergy $0.11
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+49% Synergy $0.11
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+49% Synergy $6.12
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+49% Synergy $2.77
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+48% Synergy $0.21
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+48% Synergy $1.45
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+48% Synergy $38.24
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+48% Synergy $14.68
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+45% Synergy $0.15
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+44% Synergy $0.14
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+99% Synergy $0.82
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+99% Synergy $0.94
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+48% Synergy $2.58
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+48% Synergy $0.23
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+47% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.21
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-12% Synergy $0.79
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-33% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+98% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+85% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+84% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+78% Synergy $0.07
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.33
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+48% Synergy $0.12
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+43% Synergy $0.09
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+32% Synergy $0.10
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+31% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+28% Synergy $0.17
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+23% Synergy $2.18
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $17.41
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-10% Synergy $0.86
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-14% Synergy $0.20

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past.

Ganax, Astral Hunter Cultist of the Absolute Ganax, Astral Hunter // Cultist of the Absolute
Ganax, Astral Hunter Haunted One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Haunted One
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dragon Cultist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Scion of Halaster Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster
Ganax, Astral Hunter Guild Artisan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Guild Artisan
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
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dragon Cultist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Tavern Brawler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Popular Entertainer Ganax, Astral Hunter // Popular Entertainer
Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
Skanos Dragonheart Guild Artisan Skanos Dragonheart // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Master Chef Ganax, Astral Hunter // Master Chef
Ganax, Astral Hunter Far Traveler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Far Traveler
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Dragon Cultist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Raised by Giants Ganax, Astral Hunter // Raised by Giants
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Acolyte of Bahamut Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Acolyte of Bahamut
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dragon Cultist Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dragon Cultist
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Criminal Past Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Criminal Past
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Skanos Dragonheart Criminal Past Skanos Dragonheart // Criminal Past
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 Haunted One Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Haunted One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Popular Entertainer Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Popular Entertainer
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dungeon Delver Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dungeon Delver
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar

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