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Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $5.42

Legendary Creature — Dragon Enchantment Background

Ganax, Astral Hunter Dragon Cultist
Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 44% Treasure 35% Dragon's Approach 4% Aggro 3% Tokens 2%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist players are trying out in Dragon's Approach decks.

Desert Were-Worm Desert Were-Worm
+93% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

The staple cards most Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist Dragon's Approach decks run as their core.

Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+99% Synergy $1.56
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+80% Synergy $8.64
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+80% Synergy $0.57
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+75% Synergy $0.50
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+64% Synergy $4.03
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+62% Synergy $16.10
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+59% Synergy $20.00
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+52% Synergy $11.63

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Dragon's Approach plan in Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Ancient Hellkite Ancient Hellkite
+49% Synergy $0.25
Opportunistic Dragon Opportunistic Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.27
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+48% Synergy $0.44
Thundermane Dragon Thundermane Dragon
+48% Synergy $1.10
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+48% Synergy $0.92
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+48% Synergy $3.50
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+46% Synergy $3.74
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+46% Synergy $3.75
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+46% Synergy $0.35
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+46% Synergy $0.33
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+45% Synergy $0.41
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+44% Synergy $14.70
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+44% Synergy $0.71
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+40% Synergy $135.00
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+39% Synergy $30.30
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+38% Synergy $5.13
Scourge of Kher Ridges Scourge of Kher Ridges
+33% Synergy $1.76
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+32% Synergy $0.31
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
+32% Synergy $0.45
Akoum Hellkite Akoum Hellkite
+31% Synergy $0.44
Hoarding Dragon Hoarding Dragon
+31% Synergy $0.14
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+31% Synergy $2.87
Tyrant's Familiar Tyrant's Familiar
+31% Synergy $1.00
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+31% Synergy $0.31
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+31% Synergy $0.36
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+30% Synergy $0.33
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+30% Synergy $2.78
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+29% Synergy $0.33
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+29% Synergy $0.36
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+26% Synergy $2.16
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+20% Synergy $26.71
Stormwing Dragon Stormwing Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.21
Forgestoker Dragon Forgestoker Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.32
Shivan Hellkite Shivan Hellkite
+16% Synergy $0.34
Dream Pillager Dream Pillager
+16% Synergy $0.15
Dragon Trainer Dragon Trainer
+16% Synergy $0.19
Dragon Hatchling Dragon Hatchling
+16% Synergy $0.29
Young Red Dragon Young Red Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.30
Dragon Egg Dragon Egg
+16% Synergy $0.28
Flameblast Dragon Flameblast Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.42
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+15% Synergy $0.31
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
+15% Synergy $0.65
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+15% Synergy $0.91
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.56
Spawn of Thraxes Spawn of Thraxes
+14% Synergy $0.34
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+13% Synergy $0.40
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+12% Synergy $8.00
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+9% Synergy $0.43
Xorn Xorn
+7% Synergy $12.71
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+5% Synergy $2.52

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist's Dragon's Approach deck ahead.

Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+48% Synergy $0.32
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+48% Synergy $0.32
Dragonrage Dragonrage
+16% Synergy $0.18
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+15% Synergy $2.38
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $71.17
Seething Song Seething Song
-15% Synergy $11.52
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-44% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Dragon's Approach game plan forward for Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist.

Storm of Memories Storm of Memories
+49% Synergy $0.42
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+44% Synergy $5.02
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+32% Synergy $4.30
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+32% Synergy $3.04
Death by Dragons Death by Dragons
+16% Synergy $0.32
Breaking Point Breaking Point
+16% Synergy $0.28
Subterranean Tremors Subterranean Tremors
+16% Synergy $5.25
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+13% Synergy $11.64
Banefire Banefire
+13% Synergy $0.79
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+12% Synergy $0.80
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy $1.71
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-15% Synergy $1.24
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-20% Synergy $0.93

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist Dragon's Approach decks.

Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+49% Synergy $21.61
Dragon Arch Dragon Arch
+16% Synergy $0.92
Skyship Weatherlight Skyship Weatherlight
+16% Synergy $2.12
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
+16% Synergy $3.74
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+16% Synergy $0.31
Geistflame Reservoir Geistflame Reservoir
+16% Synergy $0.24
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+16% Synergy $3.00
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+16% Synergy $0.46
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+16% Synergy $25.43
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+15% Synergy $0.36
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+15% Synergy $0.33
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+14% Synergy $51.57
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+14% Synergy $19.77
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+14% Synergy $34.48
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+12% Synergy $3.59
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+11% Synergy $5.75
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+8% Synergy $2.40
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+4% Synergy $30.11
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+0% Synergy $2.18
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-6% Synergy $14.81

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Dragon's Approach strategy in Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist decks.

Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+48% Synergy $0.75
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+46% Synergy $3.43
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+42% Synergy $0.45
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+32% Synergy $0.38
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+28% Synergy $6.84
Dragon Roost Dragon Roost
+16% Synergy $0.53
Harness the Storm Harness the Storm
+16% Synergy $0.33
Dragon Breath Dragon Breath
+16% Synergy $0.17
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+15% Synergy $3.68
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+15% Synergy $0.27
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+14% Synergy $8.70
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+13% Synergy $0.16
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+13% Synergy $3.84
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+13% Synergy $3.48
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+13% Synergy $17.24
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+12% Synergy $8.07
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+8% Synergy $1.43
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+7% Synergy $36.65
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+0% Synergy $13.73
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-2% Synergy $6.82

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist's Dragon's Approach game plan.

Sarkhan, Dragonsoul Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
+16% Synergy $18.75
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+15% Synergy $0.46
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+8% Synergy $0.38

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist Dragon's Approach build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Tarkir Defiant Thundermaw Invasion of Tarkir
+15% Synergy $2.93

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist Dragon's Approach decks.

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+32% Synergy $0.62
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+25% Synergy $0.32
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+21% Synergy $3.41
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+16% Synergy $0.52
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+14% Synergy $4.48
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+13% Synergy $2.39
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+13% Synergy $0.24
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+13% Synergy $0.25
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+11% Synergy $0.19
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+11% Synergy $0.96
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+10% Synergy $0.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.32
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+8% Synergy $18.95
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.77
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+8% Synergy $2.74
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+6% Synergy $0.38
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+4% Synergy $2.52
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.37
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $5.22
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $1.99
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+0% Synergy $0.60
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+0% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $45.74
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-4% Synergy $7.70

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist's Dragon's Approach strategy.

Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+80% Synergy $0.40
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+63% Synergy $0.58
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+48% Synergy $12.46
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+48% Synergy $0.30
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+26% Synergy $3.87
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+15% Synergy $1.61
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+12% Synergy $0.37
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+11% Synergy $4.09
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+7% Synergy $0.36
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-6% Synergy $0.30
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-6% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-43% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base behind Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist's Dragon's Approach decks.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+31% Synergy $0.63
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+16% Synergy $0.36
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+11% Synergy $0.31
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $51.06
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist: Dragon's Approach.

Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Ganax, Astral Hunter Folk Hero Ganax, Astral Hunter // Folk Hero
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
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 Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Haunted One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Haunted One
Ganax, Astral Hunter Master Chef Ganax, Astral Hunter // Master Chef
Skanos Dragonheart Guild Artisan Skanos Dragonheart // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Far Traveler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Far Traveler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Guild Artisan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Tavern Brawler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Passionate Archaeologist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Scion of Halaster Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Acolyte of Bahamut Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Ganax, Astral Hunter Raised by Giants Ganax, Astral Hunter // Raised by Giants
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Popular Entertainer Ganax, Astral Hunter // Popular Entertainer
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Dragon Cultist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dungeon Delver Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dungeon Delver
Skanos Dragonheart Dragon Cultist Skanos Dragonheart // Dragon Cultist
Skanos Dragonheart Tavern Brawler Skanos Dragonheart // Tavern Brawler
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tana, the Bloodsower Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tana, the Bloodsower
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Popular Entertainer Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Popular Entertainer
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
Ganax, Astral Hunter Clan Crafter Ganax, Astral Hunter // Clan Crafter
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Iron Throne Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Iron Throne
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Acolyte of Bahamut Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dragon Cultist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Candlekeep Sage Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Guild Artisan Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Guild Artisan
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Acolyte of Bahamut Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Acolyte of Bahamut
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dragon Cultist Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dragon Cultist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Siani, Eye of the Storm Alena, Kessig Trapper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Goddric, Cloaked Reveler Goddric, Cloaked Reveler
Siani, Eye of the Storm Vial Smasher the Fierce Siani, Eye of the Storm // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Hivis of the Scale Hivis of the Scale
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Tavern Brawler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

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