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Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $18.68

Legendary Creature — Dragon Enchantment Background

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Treasure 46% Dragons 38% Spellslinger 8%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist Spellslinger game on their own.

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+93% Synergy $171.12

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Spellslinger plan in Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Dream Pillager Dream Pillager
+99% Synergy $0.18
Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant
+99% Synergy $0.30
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+99% Synergy $0.32
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+99% Synergy $0.24
Obsidian Charmaw Obsidian Charmaw
+99% Synergy $1.59
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+98% Synergy $3.56
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+97% Synergy $10.31
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+97% Synergy $0.39
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+97% Synergy $0.32
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+97% Synergy $4.36
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+97% Synergy $0.29
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+96% Synergy $0.22
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+96% Synergy $0.45
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+96% Synergy $0.26
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+96% Synergy $0.35
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+96% Synergy $0.34
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+96% Synergy $5.69
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+96% Synergy $2.40
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+94% Synergy $0.74
Xorn Xorn
+91% Synergy $7.55
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+90% Synergy $47.63
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+89% Synergy $28.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+87% Synergy $1.24
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+87% Synergy $5.24
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+86% Synergy $43.84
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+76% Synergy $6.86

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist's Spellslinger deck ahead.

Shrapnel Blast Shrapnel Blast
+99% Synergy $0.29
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+96% Synergy $2.48
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+87% Synergy $8.25
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+85% Synergy $4.70
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+77% Synergy $0.36
Big Score Big Score
+69% Synergy $0.33
Seething Song Seething Song
+68% Synergy $12.79

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Spellslinger game plan forward for Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist.

Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+99% Synergy $3.98
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+99% Synergy $0.30
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+98% Synergy $38.04
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+97% Synergy $0.43
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+96% Synergy $1.24
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+95% Synergy $0.32
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+94% Synergy $0.74
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+93% Synergy $9.19
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+91% Synergy $1.41
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+90% Synergy $7.01
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+88% Synergy $0.27
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+87% Synergy $0.28
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+69% Synergy $1.01
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+46% Synergy $3.83

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist Spellslinger decks.

Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+98% Synergy $0.42
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+97% Synergy $7.20
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+43% Synergy $11.83

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Spellslinger strategy in Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+98% Synergy $0.24
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+98% Synergy $1.65
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+97% Synergy $0.38
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+97% Synergy $4.51
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+96% Synergy $1.15
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+92% Synergy $0.48

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist's Spellslinger game plan.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+88% Synergy $2.92

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist Spellslinger decks.

Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
+99% Synergy $0.45
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+99% Synergy $0.53
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+98% Synergy $3.38
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+98% Synergy $0.36
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+98% Synergy $0.75
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+98% Synergy $0.37
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+96% Synergy $0.24
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+94% Synergy $0.71
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+93% Synergy $3.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+91% Synergy $0.29
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+85% Synergy $1.45
War Room War Room
+70% Synergy $2.87

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist's Spellslinger strategy.

Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+98% Synergy $12.92
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+95% Synergy $0.53
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+77% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+39% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist's Spellslinger decks.

Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+98% Synergy $1.85
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+98% Synergy $0.41
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+94% Synergy $0.27
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+87% Synergy $1.24
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.16

Similar Commanders

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

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
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
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar

Other Available Backgrounds

Ganax, Astral Hunter can also choose from these 28 other backgrounds:

Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Haunted One Haunted One
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Faceless One Faceless One
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier