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Ganax, Astral Hunter // Popular Entertainer
Price tag $0.50

Legendary Creature — Dragon Enchantment Background

Ganax, Astral Hunter Popular Entertainer
Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 50% Dragon's Approach 50%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4082 Current Rank
#4802 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Creatures

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

Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+99% Synergy $1.41
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+98% Synergy $0.31
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+98% Synergy $0.28
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+98% Synergy $3.26
Stormshriek Feral Stormshriek Feral
+98% Synergy $0.07
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+98% Synergy $1.33
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+97% Synergy $0.29
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+90% Synergy $21.28
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+64% Synergy $3.74
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+64% Synergy $1.01
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+64% Synergy $0.14
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+63% Synergy $4.45
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+63% Synergy $0.21
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+62% Synergy $21.74
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+61% Synergy $0.20
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+59% Synergy $0.41
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+57% Synergy $5.38
Furnace Hellkite Furnace Hellkite
+49% Synergy $0.12
Havoc Eater Havoc Eater
+49% Synergy $0.22
Incinerator of the Guilty Incinerator of the Guilty
+49% Synergy $0.66
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
+33% Synergy $1.43
Rorix Bladewing Rorix Bladewing
+33% Synergy $0.11
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
+33% Synergy $0.21
Ancient Hellkite Ancient Hellkite
+33% Synergy $0.25
Flameblast Dragon Flameblast Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.32
Furyborn Hellkite Furyborn Hellkite
+33% Synergy $1.18
Hellkite Punisher Hellkite Punisher
+33% Synergy $0.07
Slumbering Dragon Slumbering Dragon
+33% Synergy $3.86
Tiamat's Fanatics Tiamat's Fanatics
+33% Synergy $0.08
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+32% Synergy $1.21
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+32% Synergy $1.99
Demanding Dragon Demanding Dragon
+32% Synergy $0.32
Obsidian Charmaw Obsidian Charmaw
+32% Synergy $0.70
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+32% Synergy $0.35
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+31% Synergy $1.56
Hoarding Dragon Hoarding Dragon
+31% Synergy $0.17
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+31% Synergy $0.45
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+31% Synergy $0.23
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+30% Synergy $0.06
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+30% Synergy $0.15
Spawn of Thraxes Spawn of Thraxes
+30% Synergy $0.41
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+30% Synergy $1.18
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+30% Synergy $1.20
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+30% Synergy $2.76
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+28% Synergy $13.15
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+27% Synergy $0.91
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+27% Synergy $70.01
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+25% Synergy $0.42
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+24% Synergy $27.81
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+23% Synergy $9.09

Instants

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

Seize Opportunity Seize Opportunity
+99% Synergy $0.03
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+65% Synergy $2.08
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+45% Synergy $0.28
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+43% Synergy $1.76
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+32% Synergy $0.17
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+11% Synergy $0.98
Big Score Big Score
+7% Synergy $0.62
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.15

Sorceries

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

Channeled Dragonfire Channeled Dragonfire
+100% Synergy $0.07
Incinerating Blast Incinerating Blast
+99% Synergy $0.03
Molten Exhale Molten Exhale
+99% Synergy $0.05
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+66% Synergy $3.16
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+65% Synergy $1.63
Monastery Raid Monastery Raid
+50% Synergy $0.07
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+46% Synergy $1.09
Seize the Storm Seize the Storm
+33% Synergy $0.05
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+32% Synergy $0.44
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+30% Synergy $0.17
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $2.73
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+50% Synergy $7.78
Heirloom Epic Heirloom Epic
+50% Synergy $0.05
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+48% Synergy $19.73
Staff of the Flame Magus Staff of the Flame Magus
+33% Synergy $0.08
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+33% Synergy $0.04
Perilous Vault Perilous Vault
+33% Synergy $0.34
Dragon's Claw Dragon's Claw
+32% Synergy $0.15
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+32% Synergy $16.44
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+32% Synergy $5.49
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+31% Synergy $13.11
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+30% Synergy $0.21
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+28% Synergy $4.33
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+28% Synergy $4.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $1.30
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+26% Synergy $9.77
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+24% Synergy $7.32
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+22% Synergy $35.07
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+17% Synergy $2.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

War Effort War Effort
+99% Synergy $0.08
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+98% Synergy $0.11
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+98% Synergy $7.33
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+92% Synergy $0.35
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+65% Synergy $1.24
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+63% Synergy $3.11
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+48% Synergy $6.36
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+33% Synergy $1.45
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+32% Synergy $0.69
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+31% Synergy $6.83
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+31% Synergy $0.37
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+31% Synergy $0.48
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+30% Synergy $2.72
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+26% Synergy $18.73
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+26% Synergy $0.55
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+25% Synergy $0.99
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+16% Synergy $8.53
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+8% Synergy $5.91

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan, Dragonsoul Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
+66% Synergy $6.40
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+65% Synergy $2.92
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+32% Synergy $0.35
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+28% Synergy $1.00

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+66% Synergy $0.55
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+49% Synergy $34.54
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+43% Synergy $19.02
Dormant Volcano Dormant Volcano
+31% Synergy $0.66
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+28% Synergy $0.50
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+25% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $1.98
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+21% Synergy $0.55
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+11% Synergy $16.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+98% Synergy $0.09
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+98% Synergy $9.72
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+97% Synergy $1.30
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+97% Synergy $0.56
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+65% Synergy $1.31
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+44% Synergy $4.04
Network Terminal Network Terminal
+33% Synergy $0.08
Lavabrink Floodgates Lavabrink Floodgates
+32% Synergy $0.25
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+24% Synergy $3.61
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+22% Synergy $0.23
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+22% Synergy $17.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+21% Synergy $1.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.07
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+12% Synergy $0.96
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+49% Synergy $0.08
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+32% Synergy $0.78
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+31% Synergy $3.53
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+31% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+30% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+25% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.11

Similar Commanders

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

Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dragon Cultist Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dragon Cultist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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 Folk Hero Ganax, Astral Hunter // Folk Hero
Ganax, Astral Hunter Raised by Giants Ganax, Astral Hunter // Raised by Giants
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Skanos Dragonheart Dragon Cultist Skanos Dragonheart // Dragon Cultist
Skanos Dragonheart Guild Artisan Skanos Dragonheart // Guild Artisan
Skanos Dragonheart Tavern Brawler Skanos Dragonheart // Tavern Brawler
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tana, the Bloodsower Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tana, the Bloodsower
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Popular Entertainer Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Popular Entertainer
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dragon Cultist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Acolyte of Bahamut Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Master Chef Ganax, Astral Hunter // Master Chef
Ganax, Astral Hunter Scion of Halaster Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster
Ganax, Astral Hunter Haunted One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Haunted One
Ganax, Astral Hunter Guild Artisan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Tavern Brawler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Acolyte of Bahamut Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Inspiring Leader Ganax, Astral Hunter // Inspiring Leader
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 Far Traveler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Far Traveler
Hivis of the Scale Hivis of the Scale
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Dragon Cultist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Dragon Cultist
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
Khorvath Brightflame Sylvia Brightspear Khorvath Brightflame // Sylvia Brightspear
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
Alena, Kessig Trapper Krark, the Thumbless Alena, Kessig Trapper // Krark, the Thumbless
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
Alena, Kessig Trapper Siani, Eye of the Storm Alena, Kessig Trapper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dungeon Delver Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dungeon Delver

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