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Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $23.63

Legendary Creature — Dragon Enchantment Background

Ganax, Astral Hunter Passionate Archaeologist
Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Treasure 46% Dragons 38% Dragon's Approach 8% Spellslinger 8%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Links & Decks

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High Synergy Cards

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

Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+82% Synergy $2.10
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+81% Synergy $0.12
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+76% Synergy $0.34
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+67% Synergy $0.28
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+66% Synergy $0.36
Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant
+66% Synergy $0.34
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+66% Synergy $0.11
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+60% Synergy $8.08
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+59% Synergy $11.07
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+59% Synergy $0.38

Top Cards

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

Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+59% Synergy $3.38
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+57% Synergy $0.93
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+57% Synergy $0.16
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+56% Synergy $6.70
Dream Pillager Dream Pillager
+53% Synergy $0.19
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+51% Synergy $10.42
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+51% Synergy $3.11
Xorn Xorn
+46% Synergy $7.87
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+41% Synergy $0.19
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+40% Synergy $0.23

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+15% Synergy $109.39
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+7% Synergy $28.63

Creatures

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

Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+46% Synergy $9.36
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+45% Synergy $0.24
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+43% Synergy $3.86
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+40% Synergy $5.78
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+38% Synergy $0.55
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+37% Synergy $0.22
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+36% Synergy $19.06
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+36% Synergy $29.01
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+35% Synergy $0.93
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+35% Synergy $0.49
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+32% Synergy $78.69
Young Red Dragon Young Red Dragon
+30% Synergy $0.06
Capricious Hellraiser Capricious Hellraiser
+30% Synergy $0.26
Hoard-Smelter Dragon Hoard-Smelter Dragon
+30% Synergy $0.19
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+28% Synergy $1.20
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+28% Synergy $3.55
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+28% Synergy $2.07
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.16
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+27% Synergy $0.26
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+26% Synergy $1.59
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+26% Synergy $5.11
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+26% Synergy $0.50
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+25% Synergy $1.25
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+25% Synergy $18.30
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+24% Synergy $0.14
Fang Dragon Fang Dragon
+23% Synergy $0.09
Opportunistic Dragon Opportunistic Dragon
+22% Synergy $0.20
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
+22% Synergy $0.08
Obsidian Charmaw Obsidian Charmaw
+22% Synergy $0.74
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+22% Synergy $0.59
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+22% Synergy $10.48
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+20% Synergy $0.25
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+20% Synergy $1.13
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+20% Synergy $2.76
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+19% Synergy $31.65
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+19% Synergy $1.01
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+19% Synergy $0.99
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+14% Synergy $5.71

Instants

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+32% Synergy $10.65
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+21% Synergy $2.27
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+18% Synergy $7.59
Seething Song Seething Song
+17% Synergy $6.37
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+11% Synergy $2.80
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+1% Synergy $1.33
Big Score Big Score
-4% Synergy $0.69
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-15% Synergy $1.01
Abrade Abrade
-20% Synergy $0.12
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-24% Synergy $0.50

Sorceries

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

Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+45% Synergy $0.13
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+38% Synergy $1.66
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+37% Synergy $0.61
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+37% Synergy $1.34
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+37% Synergy $0.36
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+27% Synergy $0.32
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+25% Synergy $1.86
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+24% Synergy $0.24
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+23% Synergy $0.84
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+21% Synergy $4.75
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+21% Synergy $1.62
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+16% Synergy $2.35
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+16% Synergy $2.51
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $1.83
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $4.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+25% Synergy $13.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.14
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-19% Synergy $7.68

Enchantments

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

Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+41% Synergy $3.54
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+36% Synergy $6.40
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+28% Synergy $0.42
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+27% Synergy $0.08
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+22% Synergy $0.16
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+21% Synergy $0.24
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+21% Synergy $0.37
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+16% Synergy $6.82

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+22% Synergy $0.37
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+22% Synergy $2.16
Chandra, Fire Artisan Chandra, Fire Artisan
+21% Synergy $0.25
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+9% Synergy $4.00

Utility Lands

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

Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+49% Synergy $0.26
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+47% Synergy $0.66
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+28% Synergy $0.10
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+22% Synergy $0.13
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+22% Synergy $0.47
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+18% Synergy $8.42
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+18% Synergy $0.39
War Room War Room
+16% Synergy $3.03
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+16% Synergy $0.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.31
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+6% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+48% Synergy $10.47
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+43% Synergy $1.00
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+43% Synergy $0.58
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+17% Synergy $1.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.49
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.13
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.46

Lands

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

Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+49% Synergy $1.20
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+37% Synergy $1.19
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+20% Synergy $6.54
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.16

Similar Commanders

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

Ganax, Astral Hunter Guild Artisan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Iron Throne Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Iron Throne
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dungeon Delver Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dungeon Delver
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
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Guild Artisan Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dragon Cultist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Faceless One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Faceless One
Ganax, Astral Hunter Folk Hero Ganax, Astral Hunter // Folk Hero
Ganax, Astral Hunter Street Urchin Ganax, Astral Hunter // Street Urchin
Ganax, Astral Hunter Candlekeep Sage Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Krark, the Thumbless Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Krark, the Thumbless
Ganax, Astral Hunter Far Traveler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Far Traveler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Ganax, Astral Hunter Clan Crafter Ganax, Astral Hunter // Clan Crafter
Ganax, Astral Hunter Haunted One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Haunted One
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Guild Artisan Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Guild Artisan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Tavern Brawler Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Tavern Brawler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Tavern Brawler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler
Goddric, Cloaked Reveler Goddric, Cloaked Reveler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Master Chef Ganax, Astral Hunter // Master Chef
The Ninth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Ninth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Ninth Doctor Amy Pond The Ninth Doctor // Amy Pond
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Street Urchin Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Street Urchin
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Guild Artisan Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Guild Artisan
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Dargo, the Shipwrecker Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
The Third Doctor Bill Potts The Third Doctor // Bill Potts
The Third Doctor Dan Lewis The Third Doctor // Dan Lewis
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
The Fifteenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fifteenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Fugitive Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fugitive Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fugitive Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fugitive Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Fugitive Doctor Peri Brown The Fugitive Doctor // Peri Brown
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Dragon Cultist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Dragon Cultist

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
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Master Chef Master Chef
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
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
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
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