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Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $5.49

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%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster Aristocrats game on their own.

Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+95% Synergy $166.33
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+94% Synergy $115.65
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+94% Synergy $167.03
The One Ring The One Ring
+92% Synergy $115.41
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+90% Synergy $119.25
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+90% Synergy $15.83
Gamble Gamble
+90% Synergy $16.92
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+89% Synergy $43.37
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+82% Synergy $69.17
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+76% Synergy $41.27

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aristocrats plan in Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Species Specialist Species Specialist
+99% Synergy $10.42
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+98% Synergy $28.31
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+97% Synergy $0.31
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+96% Synergy $12.10
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+96% Synergy $8.86
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+94% Synergy $3.14
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+93% Synergy $5.72
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+92% Synergy $1.01
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+91% Synergy $0.49
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+90% Synergy $2.06
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+89% Synergy $41.20
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+81% Synergy $3.83
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+75% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster's Aristocrats deck ahead.

Dismember Dismember
+95% Synergy $4.78
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+95% Synergy $12.98
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+95% Synergy $2.37
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+94% Synergy $1.50
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+93% Synergy $0.31
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+93% Synergy $8.03
Entomb Entomb
+93% Synergy $18.32
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+92% Synergy $15.73
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+91% Synergy $1.10
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+91% Synergy $14.55
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+91% Synergy $11.81
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+91% Synergy $10.96
Seething Song Seething Song
+87% Synergy $11.52
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+87% Synergy $10.50
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+86% Synergy $54.03
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+85% Synergy $0.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+84% Synergy $13.30
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+81% Synergy $8.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+78% Synergy $71.17
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+77% Synergy $28.68
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+56% Synergy $7.28

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aristocrats game plan forward for Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster.

Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+99% Synergy $0.66
Cut // Ribbons Cut // Ribbons
+97% Synergy $0.49
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+97% Synergy $6.11
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+96% Synergy $29.93
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+96% Synergy $6.03
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+96% Synergy $21.21
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+94% Synergy $0.33
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+92% Synergy $4.24
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+82% Synergy $5.02
Reanimate Reanimate
+76% Synergy $10.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+72% Synergy $0.39
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+59% Synergy $0.24
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+48% Synergy $0.93

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster Aristocrats decks.

Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+99% Synergy $3.65
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+98% Synergy $7.18
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+94% Synergy $53.98
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+93% Synergy $2.47
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+92% Synergy $14.67
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+89% Synergy $16.64
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+87% Synergy $14.81

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aristocrats strategy in Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster decks.

Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+99% Synergy $11.47

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster Aristocrats decks.

Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+96% Synergy $4.09
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+91% Synergy $10.64
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+90% Synergy $28.81
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+89% Synergy $30.16
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+81% Synergy $55.48
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+64% Synergy $1.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster's Aristocrats strategy.

Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+96% Synergy $1108.66
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+95% Synergy $229.58
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+95% Synergy $86.61
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+92% Synergy $37.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.34

Lands

The mana base behind Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster's Aristocrats decks.

Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+96% Synergy $29.93
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+94% Synergy $51.06
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+92% Synergy $15.73
Badlands Badlands
+86% Synergy
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+84% Synergy $13.30
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+78% Synergy $10.60
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+77% Synergy $5.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+69% Synergy $0.30
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+67% Synergy $11.09
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+67% Synergy $5.26
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+66% Synergy $18.38
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+65% Synergy $0.41
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+61% Synergy $8.71
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+56% Synergy $1.70
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+51% Synergy $8.55
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+51% Synergy $0.49
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.10

Similar Commanders

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

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
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
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Acolyte of Bahamut Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Far Traveler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Far Traveler
Viconia, Drow Apostate Acolyte of Bahamut Viconia, Drow Apostate // Acolyte of Bahamut
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
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tymna the Weaver Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tymna the Weaver
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Acolyte of Bahamut Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Acolyte of Bahamut
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tana, the Bloodsower Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tana, the Bloodsower
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Scion of Halaster Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Scion of Halaster
Alena, Kessig Trapper Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

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