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Ganax, Astral Hunter // Master Chef
Price tag $0.63

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Ganax, Astral Hunter Master Chef
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 43% Treasure 32% +1/+1 Counters 4% cEDH 4% Combo 4% Dragon's Approach 4% Flying 4% Tokens 4% X Spells 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3811 Current Rank
#3210 Last Week
#3696 Last Month

Links & Decks

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High Synergy Cards

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

Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+65% Synergy $0.45
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+60% Synergy $0.19
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+56% Synergy $2.25
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+55% Synergy $0.25
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+49% Synergy $0.93
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+48% Synergy $11.07
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+48% Synergy $2.05
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+45% Synergy $3.77
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+44% Synergy $0.11
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+41% Synergy $3.12

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ganax, Astral Hunter // Master Chef decks.

Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+39% Synergy $3.58
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+37% Synergy $0.16
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+35% Synergy $0.80
Tiamat's Fanatics Tiamat's Fanatics
+34% Synergy $0.09
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+31% Synergy $18.98
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+30% Synergy $0.79
Cultivate Cultivate
+7% Synergy $0.62
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+7% Synergy $3.99
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+5% Synergy $0.97
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+4% Synergy $0.41

Game Changers

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

Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $52.71
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $28.80

Creatures

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

Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+57% Synergy $0.74
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+33% Synergy $0.28
Dragon Broodmother Dragon Broodmother
+33% Synergy $6.03
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+31% Synergy $0.24
Young Red Dragon Young Red Dragon
+31% Synergy $0.05
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+28% Synergy $1.33
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+28% Synergy $0.55
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+28% Synergy $0.27
Draconic Muralists Draconic Muralists
+27% Synergy $0.17
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+26% Synergy $5.81
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+26% Synergy $1.27
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+26% Synergy $0.15
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+23% Synergy $0.53
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+23% Synergy $0.26
Demanding Dragon Demanding Dragon
+22% Synergy $0.31
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+22% Synergy $0.31
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+22% Synergy $2.49
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+22% Synergy $19.79
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+21% Synergy $12.20
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+20% Synergy $37.73
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+20% Synergy $5.68
Fang Dragon Fang Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.09
Ambitious Dragonborn Ambitious Dragonborn
+20% Synergy $0.03
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+19% Synergy $0.19
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+19% Synergy $1.62
Draconic Disciple Draconic Disciple
+19% Synergy $0.08
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
+19% Synergy $0.20
Hoard-Smelter Dragon Hoard-Smelter Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.19
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+18% Synergy $1.23
Tyrant's Familiar Tyrant's Familiar
+17% Synergy $1.27
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+17% Synergy $17.80
Tyrant of Kher Ridges Tyrant of Kher Ridges
+17% Synergy $0.13
Skanos Dragonheart Skanos Dragonheart
+17% Synergy $0.06
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+17% Synergy $0.10
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+17% Synergy $1.23
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+16% Synergy $77.79
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+16% Synergy $0.51
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+16% Synergy $0.31
Dragonborn Champion Dragonborn Champion
+15% Synergy $8.21
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+15% Synergy $18.50
Xorn Xorn
+14% Synergy $7.87
Dragon Egg Dragon Egg
+14% Synergy $0.06
Amethyst Dragon Amethyst Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.13
Avenging Hunter Avenging Hunter
+14% Synergy $0.95
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+13% Synergy $0.26
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+13% Synergy $0.04
Emerald Dragon Emerald Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.14
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $29.53
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+12% Synergy $1.15
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-25% Synergy $0.69

Instants

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

Breath Weapon Breath Weapon
+27% Synergy $1.98
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+19% Synergy $0.21
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+18% Synergy $0.17
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+13% Synergy $1.01
Scorching Dragonfire Scorching Dragonfire
+10% Synergy $0.19
Band Together Band Together
+10% Synergy $0.14
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+9% Synergy $2.27
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+7% Synergy $2.78
Fog Fog
+6% Synergy $0.40
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+2% Synergy $2.51
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.21
Big Score Big Score
+1% Synergy $0.70
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
0% Synergy $0.23
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-3% Synergy $0.81
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-3% Synergy $0.33
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.18
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-12% Synergy $0.90
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-13% Synergy $0.51
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-28% Synergy $10.85
Beast Within Beast Within
-32% Synergy $0.86

Sorceries

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

Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+14% Synergy $0.24
You Meet in a Tavern You Meet in a Tavern
+10% Synergy $0.04
Decimate Decimate
+7% Synergy $0.18
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.72
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $4.41
Farseek Farseek
-2% Synergy $0.49
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-3% Synergy $1.93
Explore Explore
-3% Synergy $9.95
Harmonize Harmonize
-8% Synergy $0.52
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-10% Synergy $1.90
Three Visits Three Visits
-14% Synergy $5.83
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-14% Synergy $1.46
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-16% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+23% Synergy $3.53
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+14% Synergy $0.13
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+11% Synergy $4.82
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+11% Synergy $1.85
Arcane Encyclopedia Arcane Encyclopedia
+10% Synergy $0.11
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+9% Synergy $4.39
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+8% Synergy $12.60
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.21
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+8% Synergy $7.72
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+2% Synergy $8.54
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+1% Synergy $43.76
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-4% Synergy $64.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
+24% Synergy $0.13
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+23% Synergy $0.42
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+17% Synergy $2.83
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $26.20
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+14% Synergy $0.22
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+10% Synergy $0.17
Stimulus Package Stimulus Package
+9% Synergy $0.07
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+9% Synergy $0.10
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+8% Synergy $8.36
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+8% Synergy $0.09
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+7% Synergy $3.04
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+4% Synergy $28.52
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
+2% Synergy $0.19
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+2% Synergy $0.82
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+1% Synergy $11.09
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-1% Synergy $9.22
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-6% Synergy $0.22

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan, the Dragonspeaker Sarkhan, the Dragonspeaker
+24% Synergy $0.39
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+20% Synergy $0.37

Utility Lands

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

Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+10% Synergy $0.10
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+9% Synergy $0.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.13
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+7% Synergy $1.46
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $32.58
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $7.90
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $2.03
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-26% Synergy $0.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+56% Synergy $0.21
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+53% Synergy $1.05
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+48% Synergy $0.59
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+23% Synergy $1.17
Atarka Monument Atarka Monument
+20% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.16
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+19% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+17% Synergy $0.12
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.12
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+10% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $1.06
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $3.61
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.48
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.48
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-6% Synergy $0.45
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-9% Synergy $0.31

Lands

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

Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+42% Synergy $0.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+38% Synergy $0.16
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+38% Synergy $1.22
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+26% Synergy $0.17
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+20% Synergy $4.76
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+18% Synergy $0.12
Timber Gorge Timber Gorge
+18% Synergy $0.05
Shivan Oasis Shivan Oasis
+16% Synergy $0.20
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+15% Synergy $8.07
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+13% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+11% Synergy $35.68
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+11% Synergy $0.07
Racers' Ring Racers' Ring
+10% Synergy $0.05
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+10% Synergy $0.76
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+10% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.15
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+7% Synergy $0.32
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $24.27
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.12
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+4% Synergy $0.60
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.12
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+3% Synergy $5.96
Taiga Taiga
+2% Synergy
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+1% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+1% Synergy $0.09
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+1% Synergy $2.43
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.79
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-4% Synergy $0.14
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-4% Synergy $0.10
Game Trail Game Trail
-6% Synergy $0.12
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-6% Synergy $0.51
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-9% Synergy $0.14
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-10% Synergy $5.94
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-10% Synergy $1.53
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-12% Synergy $12.54
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.27
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-15% Synergy $12.56
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-21% Synergy $0.22
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-28% Synergy $0.55

Similar Commanders

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

Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Guild Artisan Skanos Dragonheart // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dragon Cultist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Acolyte of Bahamut Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Raised by Giants Ganax, Astral Hunter // Raised by Giants
Ganax, Astral Hunter Guild Artisan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Tavern Brawler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler
Skanos Dragonheart Dragon Cultist Skanos Dragonheart // Dragon Cultist
Skanos Dragonheart Tavern Brawler Skanos Dragonheart // Tavern Brawler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Passionate Archaeologist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Acolyte of Bahamut Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut
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 Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Ganax, Astral Hunter Folk Hero Ganax, Astral Hunter // Folk Hero
Ganax, Astral Hunter Haunted One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Haunted One
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Popular Entertainer Ganax, Astral Hunter // Popular Entertainer
Skanos Dragonheart Acolyte of Bahamut Skanos Dragonheart // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Master Chef Skanos Dragonheart // Master Chef
Skanos Dragonheart Raised by Giants Skanos Dragonheart // Raised by Giants
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Acolyte of Bahamut Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Acolyte of Bahamut
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tana, the Bloodsower Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tana, the Bloodsower
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Acolyte of Bahamut Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Acolyte of Bahamut
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Dragon Cultist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Dragon Cultist
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dragon Cultist Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Far Traveler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Far Traveler
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Acolyte of Bahamut Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Acolyte of Bahamut
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
Ganax, Astral Hunter Scion of Halaster Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Acolyte of Bahamut Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Jeska, Thrice Reborn Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Dragon Cultist Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Dragon Cultist
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render

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