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Ganax, Astral Hunter // Sword Coast Sailor
Price tag $5.54

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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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Mana Pool $0.32
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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ganax, Astral Hunter // Sword Coast Sailor's abilities and overall game plan.

Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.19
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.46
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $20.99
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $33.00
Dack's Duplicate Dack's Duplicate
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.16
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.77
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $17.58

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $111.03
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $113.01
Force of Will Force of Will
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $58.52
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $67.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+22% Synergy in 50% of decks $39.05
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+19% Synergy in 50% of decks $40.79

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 in 100% of decks $0.35
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.19
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $33.00
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $29.11
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $136.78
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.22
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $26.64
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $11.25
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $49.48
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.95
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+70% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.58
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.88
Archwing Dragon Archwing Dragon
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Belltoll Dragon Belltoll Dragon
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Bogardan Hellkite Bogardan Hellkite
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.78
Cyclops of Eternal Fury Cyclops of Eternal Fury
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.16
Oceanus Dragon Oceanus Dragon
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.16
Teeka's Dragon Teeka's Dragon
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.91
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.17
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $48.10
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $35.95
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.49
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $20.96
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.79
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.86
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.67
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $45.57
Chaos Dragon Chaos Dragon
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.31
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $34.07
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.93
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $17.81
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.41
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $11.97
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.12
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.80
Dack's Duplicate Dack's Duplicate
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.16
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.77
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24

Instants

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

Pyroblast Pyroblast
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $10.23
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $10.49
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.72
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.57
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+71% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.61
Trickbind Trickbind
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $16.86
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $15.84
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $14.98
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.33
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $45.64
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.45
Force of Will Force of Will
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $58.52
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $54.54
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+31% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+31% Synergy in 50% of decks $76.30
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $67.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+23% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.84
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+22% Synergy in 50% of decks $39.05

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 in 50% of decks $16.63
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.58
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.65
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $36.63
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.59
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+19% Synergy in 50% of decks $40.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirror Box Mirror Box
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.46
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $20.99
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $13.78
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.33
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $15.15
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.24
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.69
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $38.73
The One Ring The One Ring
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $111.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+25% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.97
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $17.58

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 in 100% of decks $4.84
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.10
Bedlam Bedlam
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.80
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Leyline of Combustion Leyline of Combustion
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.44
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.65
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.83
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.09
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.20
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.54
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+36% Synergy in 50% of decks $14.68
Curiosity Curiosity
+27% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.30

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 in 50% of decks $10.97

Battles

Battles that give Ganax, Astral Hunter // Sword Coast Sailor decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.

Invasion of Tarkir Defiant Thundermaw Invasion of Tarkir
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.89

Utility Lands

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

Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $39.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+82% Synergy in 100% of decks $27.95
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.57
Dormant Volcano Dormant Volcano
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.75
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.61
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.27
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.65
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+88% Synergy in 100% of decks $42.84
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $37.63
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $40.39
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $113.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-37% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.21

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 in 100% of decks $0.37
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $50.30
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $19.10
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $20.43
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+70% Synergy in 100% of decks $33.51
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+53% Synergy in 100% of decks $10.15
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+32% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+25% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.98
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+8% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35

Ganax, Astral Hunter // Sword Coast Sailor Deck Stats

Based on 2 Ganax, Astral Hunter // Sword Coast Sailor decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 30
  • Instant 12
  • Sorcery 3
  • Artifact 12
  • Enchantment 6
  • Land 35

Lands: 18 basic, 17 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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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
The Fifteenth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Fifteenth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Siani, Eye of the Storm Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Siani, Eye of the Storm
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
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Other Available Backgrounds

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

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