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

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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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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster players are trying out in Combo decks.

Draconic Visitor Draconic Visitor
+96% Synergy $4.80
Desolation of Smaug Desolation of Smaug
+46% Synergy $0.28
Smaug, Wicked Worm Smaug, Wicked Worm
+38% Synergy $1.48

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+57% Synergy $16.92
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+53% Synergy $54.03
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+48% Synergy $69.17
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+43% Synergy $41.27
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+28% Synergy $166.33
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+28% Synergy $115.65
The One Ring The One Ring
+25% Synergy $115.41
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+24% Synergy $119.25
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+23% Synergy $15.83
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+22% Synergy $43.37

Creatures

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

Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+64% Synergy $2.78
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+61% Synergy $30.30
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+45% Synergy $3.46
Obsidian Charmaw Obsidian Charmaw
+33% Synergy $1.21
Boltwing Marauder Boltwing Marauder
+33% Synergy $0.17
Shocking Sharpshooter Shocking Sharpshooter
+32% Synergy $0.30
Deathbringer Regent Deathbringer Regent
+32% Synergy $0.39
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+32% Synergy $0.41
Species Specialist Species Specialist
+32% Synergy $10.42
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+32% Synergy $3.60
Stormshriek Feral Stormshriek Feral
+32% Synergy $0.20
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+32% Synergy $0.36
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+32% Synergy $0.46
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+32% Synergy $4.50
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+32% Synergy $0.36
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+32% Synergy $2.63
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+32% Synergy $3.75
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
+32% Synergy $0.64
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+31% Synergy $3.74
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+31% Synergy $0.35
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+31% Synergy $0.71
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+31% Synergy $3.02
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+31% Synergy $28.31
Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant
+31% Synergy $3.42
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+31% Synergy $0.57
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+31% Synergy $0.27
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+30% Synergy $0.31
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+30% Synergy $7.48
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+30% Synergy $1.02
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+30% Synergy $15.69
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+30% Synergy $27.83
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+30% Synergy $21.85
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+30% Synergy $8.06
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+29% Synergy $20.00
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+29% Synergy $12.10
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+29% Synergy $8.86
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+29% Synergy $5.30
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+28% Synergy $1.95
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+27% Synergy $3.14
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+26% Synergy $5.72
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+26% Synergy $1.01
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+24% Synergy $28.24
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+24% Synergy $0.49
Xorn Xorn
+23% Synergy $12.71
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+23% Synergy $2.06
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+23% Synergy $41.20
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+22% Synergy $11.63
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+15% Synergy $3.83
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+8% Synergy $0.34

Instants

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

Seething Song Seething Song
+53% Synergy $11.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+44% Synergy $71.17
Moonlight Bargain Moonlight Bargain
+33% Synergy $0.32
Dark Bargain Dark Bargain
+33% Synergy $0.13
Rescue from the Underworld Rescue from the Underworld
+32% Synergy $0.23
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+32% Synergy $2.38
Unlicensed Disintegration Unlicensed Disintegration
+31% Synergy $0.21
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+29% Synergy $0.68
Dismember Dismember
+29% Synergy $4.78
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+28% Synergy $12.98
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+28% Synergy $2.37
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+28% Synergy $6.45
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+28% Synergy $1.50
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+26% Synergy $0.31
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+26% Synergy $6.72
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+26% Synergy $8.03
Entomb Entomb
+26% Synergy $18.32
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+25% Synergy $15.73
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+25% Synergy $1.10
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+24% Synergy $14.55
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+24% Synergy $11.81
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+24% Synergy $10.96
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+23% Synergy $7.28
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+20% Synergy $10.50
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+18% Synergy $0.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+17% Synergy $13.30
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+14% Synergy $8.52
Big Score Big Score
+11% Synergy $0.41
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+10% Synergy $28.68
Terminate Terminate
-6% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-9% Synergy $0.39

Sorceries

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

Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+58% Synergy $4.24
Reanimate Reanimate
+43% Synergy $10.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+39% Synergy $0.39
Bitter Revelation Bitter Revelation
+33% Synergy $0.10
Rhystic Tutor Rhystic Tutor
+33% Synergy $4.75
Ever After Ever After
+33% Synergy $0.33
Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+33% Synergy $0.66
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+33% Synergy $4.30
Spiteful Repossession Spiteful Repossession
+33% Synergy $0.39
Torrent of Souls Torrent of Souls
+32% Synergy $0.15
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+32% Synergy $0.66
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+32% Synergy $0.29
Cruel Tutor Cruel Tutor
+32% Synergy $43.20
Zombify Zombify
+32% Synergy $0.25
Final Parting Final Parting
+31% Synergy $0.66
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+31% Synergy $4.02
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+31% Synergy $2.99
Persist Persist
+31% Synergy $0.71
Cut // Ribbons Cut // Ribbons
+31% Synergy $0.49
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+30% Synergy $6.11
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+30% Synergy $3.76
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+29% Synergy $29.93
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+29% Synergy $0.25
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+29% Synergy $6.03
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+29% Synergy $21.21
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+29% Synergy $0.57
Dread Return Dread Return
+29% Synergy $0.45
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+29% Synergy $23.87
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+28% Synergy $3.55
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+28% Synergy $0.33
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+27% Synergy $0.25
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+27% Synergy $2.21
Twinflame Twinflame
+27% Synergy $0.85
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+26% Synergy $0.24
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+25% Synergy $0.29
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+23% Synergy $0.56
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+20% Synergy $1.24
Victimize Victimize
+18% Synergy $1.25
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+16% Synergy $5.02
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+15% Synergy $0.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+54% Synergy $14.81
Citanul Flute Citanul Flute
+33% Synergy $5.83
Gauntlet of Might Gauntlet of Might
+33% Synergy
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+32% Synergy $3.65
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+31% Synergy $7.18
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+31% Synergy $19.77
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+30% Synergy $2.18
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+27% Synergy $53.98
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+27% Synergy $2.47
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+27% Synergy $30.11
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+26% Synergy $9.52
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+25% Synergy $14.67
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+23% Synergy $16.64
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+22% Synergy $5.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy $5.61

Enchantments

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

Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+66% Synergy $11.47
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+64% Synergy $3.43
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+32% Synergy $0.18
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+32% Synergy $1.81
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+32% Synergy $0.42
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+31% Synergy $0.28
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+31% Synergy $15.27
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+30% Synergy $8.70
Necromancy Necromancy
+30% Synergy $19.41
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+21% Synergy $2.52

Utility Lands

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

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+47% Synergy $55.48
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+32% Synergy $0.62
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+30% Synergy $4.09
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+24% Synergy $10.64
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+24% Synergy $28.81
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+22% Synergy $30.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $1.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+33% Synergy $29.40
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+32% Synergy $1.61
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+31% Synergy $0.58
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+31% Synergy $0.25
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+30% Synergy $0.59
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+29% Synergy $0.37
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+29% Synergy $1108.66
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+29% Synergy $229.58
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+28% Synergy $4.36
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+28% Synergy $86.61
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+27% Synergy $167.03
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+25% Synergy $0.35
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+25% Synergy $0.39
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+25% 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 Combo decks.

Badlands Badlands
+53% Synergy
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+44% Synergy $10.60
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+33% Synergy $18.38
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+32% Synergy $2.93
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+32% Synergy $20.14
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+30% Synergy $5.71
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+29% Synergy $29.93
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+29% Synergy $0.68
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+28% Synergy $51.06
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+27% Synergy $35.43
City of Brass City of Brass
+26% Synergy $11.44
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+25% Synergy $15.73
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+18% Synergy $8.55
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+17% Synergy $13.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+11% Synergy $5.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.30
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.10
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+1% Synergy $11.09
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+0% Synergy $5.26
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-1% Synergy $0.41
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-5% Synergy $8.71
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-9% Synergy $1.70
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-12% Synergy $0.33
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-15% Synergy $0.49

Similar Commanders

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

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