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Ganax, Astral Hunter // Inspiring Leader
Price tag $0.78

Legendary Creature — Dragon Enchantment Background

Ganax, Astral Hunter Inspiring Leader
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 25% Dragon's Approach 25% Tokens 25% Treasure 25%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4171 Current Rank
#4655 Last Month

Links & Decks

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ganax, Astral Hunter // Inspiring Leader's abilities and overall game plan.

Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+80% Synergy $0.90
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+80% Synergy $0.26
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+80% Synergy $20.11

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+18% Synergy $9.44
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $25.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $34.30

Creatures

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

Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+60% Synergy $0.25
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+60% Synergy $2.99
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+60% Synergy $0.14
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+59% Synergy $18.26
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+59% Synergy $1.05
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+57% Synergy $0.54
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+56% Synergy $11.50
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+51% Synergy $30.84
Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant
+50% Synergy $0.35
Riling Dawnbreaker Riling Dawnbreaker
+50% Synergy $0.04
Twinmaw Stormbrood Twinmaw Stormbrood
+50% Synergy $0.19
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
+40% Synergy $1.58
Dragonkin Berserker Dragonkin Berserker
+40% Synergy $0.18
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+40% Synergy $0.54
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
+40% Synergy $0.24
Crystal Dragon Crystal Dragon
+40% Synergy $0.13
Tiamat's Fanatics Tiamat's Fanatics
+40% Synergy $0.14
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+40% Synergy $1.06
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+40% Synergy $0.21
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+39% Synergy $0.16
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+39% Synergy $71.48
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+39% Synergy $21.15
Guardian Scalelord Guardian Scalelord
+39% Synergy $3.36
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+39% Synergy $0.10
Wildfire Awakener Wildfire Awakener
+38% Synergy $1.18
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+38% Synergy $24.63
Marut Marut
+20% Synergy $0.07
Dragon Whisperer Dragon Whisperer
+20% Synergy $0.86
Dragon's Disciple Dragon's Disciple
+20% Synergy $0.11
Sylvia Brightspear Sylvia Brightspear
+20% Synergy $1.76
Young Red Dragon Young Red Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.10
Plundering Pirate Plundering Pirate
+20% Synergy $0.13
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+20% Synergy $0.25
Hallowed Spiritkeeper Hallowed Spiritkeeper
+20% Synergy $0.50
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+20% Synergy $2.51
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+20% Synergy $0.52
Scalelord Reckoner Scalelord Reckoner
+20% Synergy $8.48
Flamewake Phoenix Flamewake Phoenix
+20% Synergy $0.13
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+20% Synergy $0.33
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+20% Synergy $0.23
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+20% Synergy $0.32
Timeless Dragon Timeless Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.14
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+19% Synergy $4.80
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+19% Synergy $5.50
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+19% Synergy $0.71
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+19% Synergy $8.03
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+19% Synergy $0.50
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+19% Synergy $2.22
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+19% Synergy $0.31
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+19% Synergy $1.02

Instants

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

Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+59% Synergy $0.08
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+55% Synergy $1.00
Big Score Big Score
+53% Synergy $0.70
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+40% Synergy $0.22
Seething Song Seething Song
+37% Synergy $5.85
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+22% Synergy $0.59
Breath Weapon Breath Weapon
+20% Synergy $1.31
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+20% Synergy $1.97
Benevolent Offering Benevolent Offering
+20% Synergy $0.63
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+19% Synergy $2.54
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+19% Synergy $1.01
Aurelia's Fury Aurelia's Fury
+16% Synergy $1.29
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+10% Synergy $0.86
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+9% Synergy $6.18
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.50
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $8.12
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $17.03
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-3% Synergy $1.07
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-27% Synergy $1.28
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-32% Synergy $4.69

Sorceries

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

Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+39% Synergy $0.30
Heroic Reinforcements Heroic Reinforcements
+38% Synergy $0.04
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+37% Synergy $0.38
Cataclysmic Prospecting Cataclysmic Prospecting
+20% Synergy $0.13
Wildfire Wildfire
+20% Synergy $0.58
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+20% Synergy $3.11
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+20% Synergy $0.88
Pyretic Charge Pyretic Charge
+20% Synergy $0.24
By Force By Force
+20% Synergy $0.36
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+20% Synergy $1.71
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+20% Synergy $6.46
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+20% Synergy $0.62
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+20% Synergy $9.88
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+19% Synergy $4.50
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+19% Synergy $0.32
Revoke Existence Revoke Existence
+19% Synergy $0.14
Crash Through Crash Through
+19% Synergy $0.16
Twinflame Twinflame
+18% Synergy $5.70
Earthquake Earthquake
+18% Synergy $0.78
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+17% Synergy $9.90
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+17% Synergy $0.20
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+16% Synergy $1.99
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+9% Synergy $0.60
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+8% Synergy $1.85
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy $3.74
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.38
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+3% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+40% Synergy $0.25
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+38% Synergy $3.12
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+36% Synergy $7.33
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+20% Synergy $0.47
Luxurious Locomotive Luxurious Locomotive
+20% Synergy $0.15
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+18% Synergy $12.39
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+18% Synergy $3.67
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+17% Synergy $0.10
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+17% Synergy $17.17
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+17% Synergy $3.27
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+15% Synergy $3.26
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+15% Synergy $5.37
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+14% Synergy $8.64
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+13% Synergy $0.42
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+13% Synergy $3.12

Enchantments

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

Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+60% Synergy $3.25
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+59% Synergy $2.03
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+57% Synergy $4.01
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+51% Synergy $45.90
Teeming Dragonstorm Teeming Dragonstorm
+50% Synergy $0.09
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+50% Synergy $0.13
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+39% Synergy $2.22
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+20% Synergy $0.16
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+20% Synergy $0.11
Mirror March Mirror March
+20% Synergy $1.83
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+19% Synergy $6.01
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+19% Synergy $15.17
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+19% Synergy $5.63
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+19% Synergy $3.70
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+18% Synergy $9.60
True Conviction True Conviction
+17% Synergy $4.08
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+16% Synergy $0.13
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+15% Synergy $3.36
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+13% Synergy $7.55
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+13% Synergy $1.54
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+12% Synergy $6.05
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+3% Synergy $1.72

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+20% Synergy $1.88
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+20% Synergy $0.42

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+50% Synergy $0.15
Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+20% Synergy $1.87
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+20% Synergy $0.23
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+19% Synergy $0.23
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+19% Synergy $0.19
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+19% Synergy $0.14
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+18% Synergy $0.55
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+18% Synergy $1.48
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+15% Synergy $1.00
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+15% Synergy $0.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+100% Synergy $0.10
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+80% Synergy $0.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+52% Synergy $0.21
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+50% Synergy $9.20
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+40% Synergy $1.11
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+33% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.52
Dire Mimic Dire Mimic
+20% Synergy $0.06
Mimic Mimic
+20% Synergy $0.07
Corrupted Grafstone Corrupted Grafstone
+20% Synergy $0.28
Spell Satchel Spell Satchel
+20% Synergy $0.09
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+20% Synergy $1.13
Buried Treasure Buried Treasure
+20% Synergy $0.03
Star Compass Star Compass
+19% Synergy $0.51
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+18% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+14% Synergy $1.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $1.15
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+4% Synergy $0.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.24
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-33% Synergy $0.27

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+43% Synergy $0.15
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+33% Synergy $0.19
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+32% Synergy $0.31
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+31% Synergy $9.15
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+30% Synergy $0.18
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+27% Synergy $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+25% Synergy $0.18
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+23% Synergy $0.04
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+20% Synergy $0.25
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+20% Synergy $1.32
Mirage Mesa Mirage Mesa
+20% Synergy $0.06
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+19% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+19% Synergy $0.07
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+19% Synergy $0.29
Cliffgate Cliffgate
+19% Synergy $0.22
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+18% Synergy $0.19
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+18% Synergy $0.22
Raucous Carnival Raucous Carnival
+17% Synergy $0.10
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+16% Synergy $0.08
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+15% Synergy $0.08
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+12% Synergy $26.74
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+11% Synergy $5.01
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.20
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+5% Synergy $5.31
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-1% Synergy $11.51
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $7.76
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.21
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-18% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-21% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-26% Synergy $0.30
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-35% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

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

Ganax, Astral Hunter Popular Entertainer Ganax, Astral Hunter // Popular Entertainer
Ganax, Astral Hunter Far Traveler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Far Traveler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Folk Hero Ganax, Astral Hunter // Folk Hero
Khorvath Brightflame Sylvia Brightspear Khorvath Brightflame // Sylvia Brightspear
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dragon Cultist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Tavern Brawler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Dragon Cultist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Guild Artisan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Noble Heritage Ganax, Astral Hunter // Noble Heritage
Ganax, Astral Hunter Passionate Archaeologist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Krark, the Thumbless Alena, Kessig Trapper // Krark, the Thumbless
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dragon Cultist Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dragon Cultist
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Dragon Cultist Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Dragon Cultist
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Dragon Cultist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Dragon Cultist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Prava of the Steel Legion Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Prava of the Steel Legion
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dragon Cultist Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dragon Cultist
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Akiri, Line-Slinger Prava of the Steel Legion Akiri, Line-Slinger // Prava of the Steel Legion
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Street Urchin Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Street Urchin
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Prava of the Steel Legion Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Prava of the Steel Legion
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Inspiring Leader Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Inspiring Leader
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Veteran Soldier Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Veteran Soldier
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Veteran Soldier Ganax, Astral Hunter // Veteran Soldier
Alena, Kessig Trapper Prava of the Steel Legion Alena, Kessig Trapper // Prava of the Steel Legion
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Dargo, the Shipwrecker Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Jeska, Thrice Reborn Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Guild Artisan Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Guild Artisan
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Passionate Archaeologist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Passionate Archaeologist
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Popular Entertainer Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Popular Entertainer
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Street Urchin Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Street Urchin
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Tavern Brawler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tymna the Weaver Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tymna the Weaver
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Prava of the Steel Legion Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel

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
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Master Chef Master Chef
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
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