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Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist: Dragon's Approach
Price tag $0.99

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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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist's Dragon's Approach builds — cards that lean hardest into the Dragon's Approach theme.

Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+99% Synergy $2.09
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+72% Synergy $0.39
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+67% Synergy $0.62
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+65% Synergy $3.34
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+62% Synergy $21.84
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+60% Synergy $5.83
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+57% Synergy $18.11
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+50% Synergy $6.03
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+48% Synergy $0.48
Hoarding Dragon Hoarding Dragon
+48% Synergy $0.11

Top Cards

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

Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+47% Synergy $0.28
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+47% Synergy $5.23
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+45% Synergy $0.37
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+45% Synergy $14.81
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+43% Synergy $13.78
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+41% Synergy $109.66
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+39% Synergy $4.01
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+39% Synergy $30.61
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-6% Synergy $12.55

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist Dragon's Approach game on their own.

The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $101.75

Creatures

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

Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+49% Synergy $0.44
Thundermane Dragon Thundermane Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.50
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+48% Synergy $3.14
Opportunistic Dragon Opportunistic Dragon
+37% Synergy $0.25
Ancient Hellkite Ancient Hellkite
+37% Synergy $0.34
Akoum Hellkite Akoum Hellkite
+36% Synergy $0.80
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+35% Synergy $4.54
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+35% Synergy $0.29
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+35% Synergy $0.24
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+34% Synergy $0.38
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+30% Synergy $1.81
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+30% Synergy $0.27
Dream Pillager Dream Pillager
+25% Synergy $0.19
Scourge of Kher Ridges Scourge of Kher Ridges
+25% Synergy $1.68
Moonveil Dragon Moonveil Dragon
+25% Synergy $1.33
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+24% Synergy $0.31
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
+24% Synergy $0.41
Smoldering Egg Ashmouth Dragon Smoldering Egg
+24% Synergy $0.39
Demanding Dragon Demanding Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.78
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+24% Synergy $0.47
Tyrant's Familiar Tyrant's Familiar
+23% Synergy $0.91
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+23% Synergy $0.25
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+23% Synergy $2.40
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+22% Synergy $0.27
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+22% Synergy $2.21
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+21% Synergy $25.38
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+21% Synergy $2.27
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+21% Synergy $0.30
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+21% Synergy $5.09
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+21% Synergy $0.17
Dragon Trainer Dragon Trainer
+16% Synergy $0.16
Dragon Egg Dragon Egg
+12% Synergy $0.24
Shivan Hellkite Shivan Hellkite
+12% Synergy $0.28
Stormwing Dragon Stormwing Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.20
Young Red Dragon Young Red Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.23
Flameblast Dragon Flameblast Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.51
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
+12% Synergy $0.33
Dragon Hatchling Dragon Hatchling
+12% Synergy $0.12
Forgestoker Dragon Forgestoker Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.23
Kilnmouth Dragon Kilnmouth Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.71
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+11% Synergy $1.17
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+11% Synergy $5.42
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+11% Synergy $0.75
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.28
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+11% Synergy $0.30
Spawn of Thraxes Spawn of Thraxes
+10% Synergy $0.32
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+9% Synergy $0.23
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+6% Synergy $0.54
Xorn Xorn
+4% Synergy $9.04
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+1% Synergy $1.94

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
+36% Synergy $0.30
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+36% Synergy $0.29
Dragonrage Dragonrage
+12% Synergy $0.19
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+11% Synergy $2.81
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+9% Synergy $0.46
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+8% Synergy $0.38
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+8% Synergy $0.42
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-11% Synergy $0.46
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-15% Synergy $68.53
Seething Song Seething Song
-18% Synergy $10.59
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-48% Synergy $0.38

Sorceries

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

Storm of Memories Storm of Memories
+50% Synergy $0.38
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+24% Synergy $3.23
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+24% Synergy $3.65
Barrage of Boulders Barrage of Boulders
+12% Synergy $0.10
Death by Dragons Death by Dragons
+12% Synergy $0.59
Breaking Point Breaking Point
+12% Synergy $0.29
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+10% Synergy $9.81
Banefire Banefire
+9% Synergy $0.80
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+9% Synergy $0.56
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+7% Synergy $0.31
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $2.21
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-18% Synergy $1.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-28% Synergy $0.82
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-28% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Geistflame Reservoir Geistflame Reservoir
+12% Synergy $0.17
Skyship Weatherlight Skyship Weatherlight
+12% Synergy $1.85
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+12% Synergy $2.22
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+12% Synergy $0.56
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+12% Synergy $0.32
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
+12% Synergy $3.41
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+12% Synergy $0.37
Dragon's Claw Dragon's Claw
+12% Synergy $0.28
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+12% Synergy $2.92
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+12% Synergy $0.36
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+12% Synergy $0.27
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+12% Synergy $21.92
Dragon Arch Dragon Arch
+12% Synergy $1.77
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+11% Synergy $41.56
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+11% Synergy $0.39
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+10% Synergy $37.36
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $15.56
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+8% Synergy $4.50
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $4.72
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+4% Synergy $0.89
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $8.14
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+1% Synergy $13.63
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-4% Synergy $2.62

Enchantments

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

Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+36% Synergy $0.82
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+34% Synergy $2.41
Harness the Storm Harness the Storm
+25% Synergy $0.25
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+25% Synergy $0.33
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+24% Synergy $0.32
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+21% Synergy $4.38
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+12% Synergy $0.58
Dragon Breath Dragon Breath
+12% Synergy $0.16
Vance's Blasting Cannons Spitfire Bastion Vance's Blasting Cannons
+12% Synergy $0.32
Dragon Roost Dragon Roost
+12% Synergy $0.78
Pyromancer Ascension Pyromancer Ascension
+12% Synergy $0.25
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+12% Synergy $3.90
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+11% Synergy $2.95
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+10% Synergy $13.02
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+9% Synergy $0.09
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+9% Synergy $3.52
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+9% Synergy $0.24
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+9% Synergy $1.03
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+4% Synergy $31.53
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+4% Synergy $1.05
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+3% Synergy $6.96
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-3% Synergy $16.57

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+12% Synergy $0.36
Sarkhan, Dragonsoul Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
+12% Synergy $10.32
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+3% Synergy $0.42

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
+37% Synergy $0.51
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+28% Synergy $0.32
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+21% Synergy $0.17
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+20% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.36
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+13% Synergy $2.49
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+12% Synergy $0.48
Desert Desert
+12% Synergy $1.05
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+12% Synergy $0.32
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+12% Synergy $0.22
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+11% Synergy $4.00
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+11% Synergy $5.35
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+10% Synergy $0.69
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+10% Synergy $0.19
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+10% Synergy $0.92
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+9% Synergy $0.25
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+9% Synergy $1.71
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+9% Synergy $0.19
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+9% Synergy $0.23
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+7% Synergy $0.95
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $49.84
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.35
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+6% Synergy $0.33
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+5% Synergy $9.74
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+4% Synergy $1.53
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+4% Synergy $2.56
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+2% Synergy $0.35
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+1% Synergy $17.62
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.76
Great Furnace Great Furnace
0% Synergy $2.14
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-1% Synergy $0.37
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-4% Synergy $0.28
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $1.99

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
+85% Synergy $0.41
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+59% Synergy $0.38
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+49% Synergy $13.96
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+49% Synergy $0.32
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+28% Synergy $3.83
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+24% Synergy $1.53
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+20% Synergy $0.36
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.34
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+12% Synergy $1.15
Lavabrink Floodgates Lavabrink Floodgates
+12% Synergy $0.35
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+9% Synergy $6.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $0.54
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+7% Synergy $3.70
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $11.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $4.03
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.33
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+3% Synergy $0.37
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-36% Synergy $0.46

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
+36% Synergy $0.42
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+25% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.24
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $0.93
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+8% Synergy $0.38
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+8% Synergy $0.42
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.52
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.59
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $49.78
Mountain Mountain
-7% Synergy $0.08

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 Criminal Past Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past
Ganax, Astral Hunter Cultist of the Absolute Ganax, Astral Hunter // Cultist of the Absolute
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
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
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
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
Goddric, Cloaked Reveler Goddric, Cloaked Reveler
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dragon Cultist Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dragon Cultist
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy

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