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Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.48

Legendary Creature — Dragon Enchantment Background

Ganax, Astral Hunter Scion of Halaster
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 43% Reanimator 21% Treasure 21% Aristocrats 7% Combo 7%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster's abilities and overall game plan.

Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+65% Synergy $0.06
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+56% Synergy $3.11
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+49% Synergy $0.97
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+48% Synergy $0.14
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+48% Synergy $1.01
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+48% Synergy $1.13
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+47% Synergy $0.42
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+47% Synergy $0.29
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+40% Synergy $2.76
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+39% Synergy $26.98

Top Cards

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

Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+39% Synergy $0.50
Immersturm Predator Immersturm Predator
+39% Synergy $0.24
Dread Return Dread Return
+37% Synergy $0.26
Victimize Victimize
+34% Synergy $0.56
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+32% Synergy $0.23
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+32% Synergy $0.50
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+32% Synergy $0.29
Seething Song Seething Song
+31% Synergy $6.27
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+21% Synergy $0.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+19% Synergy $2.73

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+32% Synergy $3.74
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+31% Synergy $0.21
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+31% Synergy $0.15
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+28% Synergy $2.81
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+25% Synergy $9.09
Scourge of Nel Toth Scourge of Nel Toth
+25% Synergy $0.41
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+24% Synergy $0.53
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+24% Synergy $0.35
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+24% Synergy $0.45
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+24% Synergy $0.39
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+24% Synergy $20.75
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
+24% Synergy $0.95
Skullport Merchant Skullport Merchant
+23% Synergy $0.16
Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant
+22% Synergy $2.66
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+22% Synergy $5.38
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+22% Synergy $1.20
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+21% Synergy $70.01
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+20% Synergy $27.81
Anger Anger
+12% Synergy $1.61
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+1% Synergy $0.35

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster safe.

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+27% Synergy $9.16
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+22% Synergy $0.16
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+21% Synergy $0.28
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+20% Synergy $0.99
Entomb Entomb
+17% Synergy $13.77
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+17% Synergy $12.97
Big Score Big Score
+16% Synergy $0.62
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+13% Synergy $0.98
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+6% Synergy $18.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
0% Synergy $0.49
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $2.94
Bedevil Bedevil
-11% Synergy $0.51
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-16% Synergy $0.34

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster's game plan and control the board.

Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+31% Synergy $3.86
Persist Persist
+31% Synergy $1.32
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+24% Synergy $3.36
Blood Money Blood Money
+21% Synergy $0.83
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+20% Synergy $0.23
Reanimate Reanimate
+12% Synergy $7.64
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $5.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-17% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+22% Synergy $0.22
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+21% Synergy $0.28
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+17% Synergy $7.78

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+25% Synergy $0.11
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+23% Synergy $6.79
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+23% Synergy $0.98
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+21% Synergy $6.83

Utility Lands

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

Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+39% Synergy $0.57
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+15% Synergy $19.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+65% Synergy $0.56
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+49% Synergy $1.30
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+30% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+21% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-22% Synergy $1.94
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-37% Synergy $0.76

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+51% Synergy $0.18
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+41% Synergy $0.78
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+38% Synergy $6.82
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+32% Synergy $3.36
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+27% Synergy $13.40
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+24% Synergy $3.80
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+17% Synergy $4.57
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+16% Synergy $0.28
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+12% Synergy $8.92
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+10% Synergy $13.68
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+7% Synergy $3.99
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+7% Synergy $0.40
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $15.33
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.38
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+2% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.45
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-1% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.22
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-4% Synergy $0.22
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-10% Synergy $1.01
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-10% Synergy $0.32
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-11% Synergy $0.40

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster.

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 Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Ganax, Astral Hunter Haunted One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Haunted One
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dragon Cultist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dragon Cultist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Popular Entertainer Ganax, Astral Hunter // Popular Entertainer
Ganax, Astral Hunter Guild Artisan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Tavern Brawler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Passionate Archaeologist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Iron Throne Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Iron Throne
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Dragon Cultist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Dragon Cultist
Skanos Dragonheart Scion of Halaster Skanos Dragonheart // Scion of Halaster
Skanos Dragonheart Haunted One Skanos Dragonheart // Haunted One
Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Ganax, Astral Hunter Folk Hero Ganax, Astral Hunter // Folk Hero
Ganax, Astral Hunter Master Chef Ganax, Astral Hunter // Master Chef
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Siani, Eye of the Storm Vial Smasher the Fierce Siani, Eye of the Storm // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ganax, Astral Hunter Raised by Giants Ganax, Astral Hunter // Raised by Giants
Skanos Dragonheart Guild Artisan Skanos Dragonheart // Guild Artisan
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Acolyte of Bahamut Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
Ganax, Astral Hunter Far Traveler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Far Traveler
Viconia, Drow Apostate Acolyte of Bahamut Viconia, Drow Apostate // Acolyte of Bahamut
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Popular Entertainer Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Popular Entertainer
Skanos Dragonheart Criminal Past Skanos Dragonheart // Criminal Past
Skanos Dragonheart Dragon Cultist Skanos Dragonheart // Dragon Cultist
Skanos Dragonheart Tavern Brawler Skanos Dragonheart // Tavern Brawler
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Acolyte of Bahamut Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Haunted One Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Haunted One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Popular Entertainer Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Popular Entertainer
Hivis of the Scale Hivis of the Scale
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tymna the Weaver Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tymna the Weaver

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