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Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
Price tag $0.56

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Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist
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Boros

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

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

Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+100% Synergy $0.15
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+100% Synergy $0.21
Embermouth Sentinel Embermouth Sentinel
+100% Synergy $0.04
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+99% Synergy $1.03
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+99% Synergy $0.16
Changeling Berserker Changeling Berserker
+50% Synergy $0.57
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+50% Synergy $4.46
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.21
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+50% Synergy $3.35
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+50% Synergy $0.29
Dragon Hatchling Dragon Hatchling
+50% Synergy $0.08
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+50% Synergy $0.24
Exhibition Magician Exhibition Magician
+50% Synergy $0.03
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+50% Synergy $0.23
Glorybringer Glorybringer
+50% Synergy $0.20
Jaded Sell-Sword Jaded Sell-Sword
+50% Synergy $0.11
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+50% Synergy $0.07
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
+50% Synergy $0.33
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+50% Synergy $0.34
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+50% Synergy $0.05
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+50% Synergy $0.27
Veteran Dungeoneer Veteran Dungeoneer
+50% Synergy $0.06
Wispweaver Angel Wispweaver Angel
+50% Synergy $0.12
Young Red Dragon Young Red Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.10
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+49% Synergy $0.39
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+49% Synergy $0.25
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+49% Synergy $0.14
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+49% Synergy $15.11
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+49% Synergy $0.11
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+49% Synergy $0.20
Smoldering Egg Ashmouth Dragon Smoldering Egg
+49% Synergy $0.25
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+49% Synergy $0.90
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+48% Synergy $24.25
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+48% Synergy $0.52
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+47% Synergy $0.16
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+47% Synergy $11.54
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+47% Synergy $18.86
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+47% Synergy $1.22
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+47% Synergy $1.57
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+46% Synergy $0.21
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+46% Synergy $0.23
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+46% Synergy $16.32
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+45% Synergy $0.25
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+45% Synergy $29.88
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+27% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Osseous Exhale Osseous Exhale
+100% Synergy $0.03
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+99% Synergy $0.24
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+95% Synergy $1.13
Break Ties Break Ties
+50% Synergy $0.03
Break the Spell Break the Spell
+50% Synergy $0.07
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+50% Synergy $0.22
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+49% Synergy $0.16
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+49% Synergy $0.15
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+49% Synergy $0.22
Ghostway Ghostway
+49% Synergy $2.80
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+49% Synergy $3.74
Semester's End Semester's End
+49% Synergy $0.69
Shock Shock
+48% Synergy $0.72
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+46% Synergy $5.14
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+43% Synergy $3.47
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+39% Synergy $1.06
Abrade Abrade
+36% Synergy $0.10
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+33% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $0.93

Sorceries

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

Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+100% Synergy $0.92
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+99% Synergy $0.07
Another Round Another Round
+99% Synergy $0.27
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+96% Synergy $0.57
Sudden Disappearance Sudden Disappearance
+50% Synergy $0.22
Settle Beyond Reality Settle Beyond Reality
+50% Synergy $0.06
Flicker Flicker
+50% Synergy $5.18
Kick in the Door Kick in the Door
+50% Synergy $0.07
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+49% Synergy $4.49
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+49% Synergy $0.24
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+49% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Gold Pan Gold Pan
+100% Synergy $0.08
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+99% Synergy $3.39
Cryptic Gateway Cryptic Gateway
+50% Synergy $0.67
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+50% Synergy $0.57
Delver's Torch Delver's Torch
+50% Synergy $0.09
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+49% Synergy $1.60
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+48% Synergy $3.66
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+48% Synergy $12.13
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+47% Synergy $0.10
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+45% Synergy $5.39
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+44% Synergy $2.18
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+43% Synergy $0.40
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+30% Synergy $5.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+100% Synergy $0.13
Stormplain Detainment Stormplain Detainment
+100% Synergy $0.06
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+99% Synergy $1.94
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+50% Synergy $3.25
Citizen's Arrest Citizen's Arrest
+50% Synergy $0.04
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+50% Synergy $0.90
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+50% Synergy $0.11
Loot Dispute Loot Dispute
+50% Synergy $0.31
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+49% Synergy $5.70
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+49% Synergy $6.15
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+49% Synergy $3.70
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+49% Synergy $0.42
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+49% Synergy $1.93
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+49% Synergy $0.06
Chains of Custody Chains of Custody
+49% Synergy $0.24
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+49% Synergy $0.12
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+49% Synergy $0.19
Ossification Ossification
+49% Synergy $0.19
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+48% Synergy $0.44
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+48% Synergy $0.50
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+48% Synergy $0.43
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+48% Synergy $0.15
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+47% Synergy $4.29
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+47% Synergy $0.72
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+46% Synergy $0.45
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+45% Synergy $9.69
City on Fire City on Fire
+44% Synergy $7.28
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+44% Synergy $1.14

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+40% Synergy $0.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+31% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+100% Synergy $0.09
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+50% Synergy $0.59
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+50% Synergy $1.11
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+48% Synergy $0.34
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+47% Synergy $2.95
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+24% Synergy $1.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-30% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-36% Synergy $1.39

Lands

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

Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+100% Synergy $1.69
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+33% Synergy $0.15
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+33% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+9% Synergy $0.14
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-11% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

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

Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Passionate Archaeologist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Popular Entertainer Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Popular Entertainer
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Shadow Thieves Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Guild Artisan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Guild Artisan
Halana, Kessig Ranger Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Halana, Kessig Ranger // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dragon Cultist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Street Urchin Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Street Urchin
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
The War Doctor Bill Potts The War Doctor // Bill Potts
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Alena, Kessig Trapper Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Alena, Kessig Trapper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Tavern Brawler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Tavern Brawler
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Far Traveler Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Far Traveler
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tormod, the Desecrator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tormod, the Desecrator
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Master Chef Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Master Chef
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie

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