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Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $1.31

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 $1.83
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+77% Synergy $0.46
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+68% Synergy $5.80
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+68% Synergy $0.49
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+64% Synergy $3.45
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+56% Synergy $22.63
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+55% Synergy $0.77
Hoarding Dragon Hoarding Dragon
+55% Synergy $0.11
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+53% Synergy $0.25
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+52% Synergy $16.12

Top Cards

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

Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+49% Synergy $17.56
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+43% Synergy $11.09

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
+48% Synergy $0.58
Thundermane Dragon Thundermane Dragon
+48% Synergy $0.92
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+48% Synergy $2.47
Ancient Hellkite Ancient Hellkite
+42% Synergy $0.24
Opportunistic Dragon Opportunistic Dragon
+42% Synergy $0.25
Akoum Hellkite Akoum Hellkite
+41% Synergy $0.50
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+40% Synergy $0.30
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+40% Synergy $3.68
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+39% Synergy $4.28
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+39% Synergy $0.40
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+39% Synergy $0.34
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+37% Synergy $0.46
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+37% Synergy $15.52
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+33% Synergy $118.14
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+32% Synergy $28.91
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+31% Synergy $5.24
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+30% Synergy $0.29
Scourge of Kher Ridges Scourge of Kher Ridges
+28% Synergy $1.75
Dream Pillager Dream Pillager
+28% Synergy $0.15
Smoldering Egg Ashmouth Dragon Smoldering Egg
+27% Synergy $0.34
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+27% Synergy $0.50
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+27% Synergy $0.35
Demanding Dragon Demanding Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.55
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
+27% Synergy $0.43
Tyrant's Familiar Tyrant's Familiar
+26% Synergy $0.99
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+26% Synergy $0.34
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+26% Synergy $2.77
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+25% Synergy $2.66
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+25% Synergy $0.36
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+24% Synergy $11.70
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+24% Synergy $0.36
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+24% Synergy $0.17
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+21% Synergy $2.49
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+20% Synergy $26.00
Dragon Trainer Dragon Trainer
+16% Synergy $0.16
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+15% Synergy $0.95
Stormwing Dragon Stormwing Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.23
Shivan Hellkite Shivan Hellkite
+14% Synergy $0.30
Dragon Hatchling Dragon Hatchling
+13% Synergy $0.21
Young Red Dragon Young Red Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.25
Dragon Egg Dragon Egg
+13% Synergy $0.20
Flameblast Dragon Flameblast Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.44
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
+13% Synergy $0.54
Bosh, Iron Golem Bosh, Iron Golem
+13% Synergy $0.34
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+13% Synergy $1.18
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.37
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+11% Synergy $0.21
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+7% Synergy $0.58
Xorn Xorn
+4% Synergy $9.86
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+2% Synergy $3.19

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
+41% Synergy $0.30
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+41% Synergy $0.32
Dragonrage Dragonrage
+13% Synergy $0.20
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+12% Synergy $2.54
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+10% Synergy $0.41
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+10% Synergy $0.40
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+9% Synergy $0.73
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-8% Synergy $0.46
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $69.27
Seething Song Seething Song
-17% Synergy $12.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-46% 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 $0.39
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+44% Synergy $6.13
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+28% Synergy $4.03
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+27% Synergy $3.02
Death by Dragons Death by Dragons
+14% Synergy $0.44
Breaking Point Breaking Point
+14% Synergy $0.29
Subterranean Tremors Subterranean Tremors
+14% Synergy $6.10
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+11% Synergy $11.53
Banefire Banefire
+11% Synergy $0.88
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+10% Synergy $0.76
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+8% Synergy $0.33
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $1.10
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-17% Synergy $1.18
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-24% Synergy $0.89
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-25% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Dragon Arch Dragon Arch
+14% Synergy $1.26
Skyship Weatherlight Skyship Weatherlight
+14% Synergy $2.05
Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang Tatsumasa, the Dragon's Fang
+14% Synergy $3.49
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+14% Synergy $0.33
Geistflame Reservoir Geistflame Reservoir
+14% Synergy $0.20
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+13% Synergy $2.68
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+13% Synergy $0.54
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+13% Synergy $27.03
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+13% Synergy $0.32
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+13% Synergy $0.28
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+13% Synergy $0.35
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+12% Synergy $46.26
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+12% Synergy $19.19
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+11% Synergy $36.24
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+10% Synergy $4.85
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+8% Synergy $5.10
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+6% Synergy $1.61
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+2% Synergy $30.50
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-1% Synergy $1.69
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-14% Synergy $13.98

Enchantments

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

Count on Luck Count on Luck
+42% Synergy $0.57
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+41% Synergy $0.83
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+39% Synergy $3.56
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+28% Synergy $0.43
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+27% Synergy $0.28
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+24% Synergy $8.94
Dragon Roost Dragon Roost
+14% Synergy $0.65
Harness the Storm Harness the Storm
+14% Synergy $0.37
Dragon Breath Dragon Breath
+14% Synergy $0.17
Vance's Blasting Cannons Spitfire Bastion Vance's Blasting Cannons
+13% Synergy $0.36
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+13% Synergy $3.53
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+12% Synergy $1.01
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+12% Synergy $8.94
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+11% Synergy $0.15
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+11% Synergy $3.81
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+10% Synergy $10.97
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+10% Synergy $0.25
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+9% Synergy $10.01
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $0.97
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+5% Synergy $35.58
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-1% Synergy $14.47
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-5% Synergy $7.53

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan, Dragonsoul Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
+13% Synergy $14.06
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+13% Synergy $0.41
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+5% Synergy $0.34

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
+13% Synergy $2.12

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+34% Synergy $0.26
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.55
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+24% Synergy $0.26
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+23% Synergy $0.22
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+16% Synergy $3.45
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+14% Synergy $1.37
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+13% Synergy $0.37
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+13% Synergy $0.29
Desert Desert
+13% Synergy $1.05
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+13% Synergy $0.53
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+12% Synergy $0.24
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+12% Synergy $6.85
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+12% Synergy $0.31
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+11% Synergy $0.70
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+11% Synergy $1.02
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+11% Synergy $3.38
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+10% Synergy $0.30
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+10% Synergy $0.20
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+9% Synergy $0.71
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+7% Synergy $0.35
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+7% Synergy $7.74
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.30
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+6% Synergy $2.65
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+4% Synergy $17.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.36
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+3% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.52
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+1% Synergy $2.48
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.43
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $5.79
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-1% Synergy $0.28
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $53.41

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
+83% Synergy $0.32
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+54% Synergy $0.49
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+48% Synergy $0.31
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+48% Synergy $11.49
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+24% Synergy $0.37
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+21% Synergy $3.72
Lavabrink Floodgates Lavabrink Floodgates
+13% Synergy $0.31
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+13% Synergy $1.69
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+9% Synergy $4.08
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $4.34
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+5% Synergy $0.38
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+5% Synergy $0.37
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.31
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-8% Synergy $0.45
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-32% Synergy $0.89

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
+26% Synergy $0.45
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+14% Synergy $0.32
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+10% Synergy $0.40
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+9% Synergy $0.73
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+9% Synergy $0.24
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.37
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $51.14

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
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
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dragon Cultist Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dragon Cultist
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
Goddric, Cloaked Reveler Goddric, Cloaked Reveler
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
Alena, Kessig Trapper Siani, Eye of the Storm Alena, Kessig Trapper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Siani, Eye of the Storm Vial Smasher the Fierce Siani, Eye of the Storm // Vial Smasher the Fierce

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