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Ganax, Astral Hunter // Sword Coast Sailor
Price tag $0.86

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Ganax, Astral Hunter Sword Coast Sailor
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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ganax, Astral Hunter // Sword Coast Sailor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+99% Synergy $0.57
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+99% Synergy $3.26
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+98% Synergy $31.14
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+98% Synergy $28.51
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+97% Synergy $94.19
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+97% Synergy $3.46
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+97% Synergy $28.02
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+96% Synergy $10.71
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+95% Synergy $54.35
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+89% Synergy $2.31
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+70% Synergy $5.33
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+50% Synergy $6.28
Archwing Dragon Archwing Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.43
Belltoll Dragon Belltoll Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.19
Bogardan Hellkite Bogardan Hellkite
+50% Synergy $0.66
Cyclops of Eternal Fury Cyclops of Eternal Fury
+50% Synergy $0.14
Oceanus Dragon Oceanus Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.09
Teeka's Dragon Teeka's Dragon
+50% Synergy $4.26
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+50% Synergy $0.26
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+50% Synergy $3.17
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.21
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+49% Synergy $0.31
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+49% Synergy $0.20
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+49% Synergy $42.18
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+49% Synergy $33.71
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+49% Synergy $6.61
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+48% Synergy $15.17
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+48% Synergy $0.35
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+48% Synergy $2.20
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
+48% Synergy $6.15
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+48% Synergy $2.38
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+47% Synergy $52.86
Chaos Dragon Chaos Dragon
+47% Synergy $4.08
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+47% Synergy $3.42
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+46% Synergy $26.85
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+44% Synergy $6.55
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+44% Synergy $14.97
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+43% Synergy $17.75
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+43% Synergy $13.51
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+42% Synergy $1.12
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+37% Synergy $0.95
Dack's Duplicate Dack's Duplicate
+100% Synergy $0.35
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+100% Synergy $3.08
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+100% Synergy $0.76
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+100% Synergy $0.14

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ganax, Astral Hunter // Sword Coast Sailor safe.

Pyroblast Pyroblast
+93% Synergy $10.21
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+93% Synergy $12.01
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+92% Synergy $2.63
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+89% Synergy $8.80
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+71% Synergy $2.03
Trickbind Trickbind
+49% Synergy $12.36
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+45% Synergy $12.06
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+45% Synergy $14.66
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+42% Synergy $11.82
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+40% Synergy $44.34
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+39% Synergy $5.13
Force of Will Force of Will
+37% Synergy $68.34
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+33% Synergy $50.42
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+31% Synergy $0.11
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+31% Synergy $66.45
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+28% Synergy $52.78
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+23% Synergy $2.95
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+22% Synergy $41.18

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ganax, Astral Hunter // Sword Coast Sailor's game plan and control the board.

Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+47% Synergy $24.44
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+45% Synergy $3.62
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+42% Synergy $0.36
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+42% Synergy $31.34
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+40% Synergy $1.22
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+19% Synergy $43.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirror Box Mirror Box
+99% Synergy $4.84
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+99% Synergy $22.37
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+92% Synergy $15.81
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+91% Synergy $3.50
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+50% Synergy $18.76
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+49% Synergy $1.28
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+48% Synergy $2.06
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+42% Synergy $39.43
The One Ring The One Ring
+41% Synergy $106.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+25% Synergy $4.56
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+100% Synergy $11.08

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ganax, Astral Hunter // Sword Coast Sailor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+96% Synergy $9.71
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+93% Synergy $3.27
Bedlam Bedlam
+50% Synergy $8.07
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+50% Synergy $0.31
Leyline of Combustion Leyline of Combustion
+50% Synergy $0.53
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+49% Synergy $3.66
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+49% Synergy $1.01
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+49% Synergy $6.01
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+49% Synergy $7.34
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+48% Synergy $3.65
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+36% Synergy $14.06
Curiosity Curiosity
+27% Synergy $0.74

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ganax, Astral Hunter // Sword Coast Sailor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+49% Synergy $8.76

Utility Lands

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

Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+91% Synergy $37.08
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+82% Synergy $24.44
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+50% Synergy $0.53
Dormant Volcano Dormant Volcano
+50% Synergy $1.04
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.49
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+47% Synergy $1.13
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+44% Synergy $0.32
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+44% Synergy $0.53
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+43% Synergy $9.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+88% Synergy $37.01
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+45% Synergy $48.37
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+45% Synergy $75.35
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+41% Synergy $97.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-37% Synergy $1.01

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ganax, Astral Hunter // Sword Coast Sailor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+98% Synergy $0.37
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+96% Synergy $48.99
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+92% Synergy $19.28
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+90% Synergy $19.48
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+70% Synergy $30.46
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+53% Synergy $10.05
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+32% Synergy $0.08
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+25% Synergy $4.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.23
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+8% Synergy $0.38

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ganax, Astral Hunter // Sword Coast Sailor.

Ganax, Astral Hunter Candlekeep Sage Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage
Ganax, Astral Hunter Clan Crafter Ganax, Astral Hunter // Clan Crafter
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dungeon Delver Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dungeon Delver
Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
The Ninth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Ninth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Ninth Doctor Amy Pond The Ninth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Ninth Doctor Clara Oswald The Ninth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Ninth Doctor Donna Noble The Ninth Doctor // Donna Noble
The Ninth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Ninth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Ninth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Ninth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Ninth Doctor Rose Noble The Ninth Doctor // Rose Noble
The Ninth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Ninth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Ninth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Ninth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Dragon Cultist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dragon Cultist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Guild Artisan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Guild Artisan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Passionate Archaeologist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Popular Entertainer Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Popular Entertainer
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Street Urchin Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Street Urchin
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Tavern Brawler Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler
The Fifteenth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifteenth Doctor // Bill Potts
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Dargo, the Shipwrecker Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Jeska, Thrice Reborn Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Krark, the Thumbless Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Krark, the Thumbless
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Guild Artisan Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Guild Artisan
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Passionate Archaeologist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Passionate Archaeologist
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Popular Entertainer Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Popular Entertainer
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Street Urchin Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Street Urchin
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Tavern Brawler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Tavern Brawler
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Siani, Eye of the Storm Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Siani, Eye of the Storm

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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