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Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler
Price tag $0.62

Legendary Creature — Dragon Enchantment Background

Ganax, Astral Hunter Tavern Brawler
Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 35% Treasure 27% Burn 8% Aggro 4% Artifacts 4% Big Mana 4% Extra Combats 4% Midrange 4% Storm 4% Tokens 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2950 Current Rank
#2713 Last Week
#3282 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler decks.

The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+45% Synergy $6.84
Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+16% Synergy $0.56
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+12% Synergy $6.65
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+12% Synergy $0.20
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+10% Synergy $0.08

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler's abilities and overall game plan.

Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+76% Synergy $3.77
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+71% Synergy $0.24
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+70% Synergy $3.12
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+65% Synergy $0.93
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+63% Synergy $0.28
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+63% Synergy $2.05
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+56% Synergy $11.07
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+55% Synergy $3.58
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+53% Synergy $19.79
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+53% Synergy $0.55

Top Cards

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

Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+52% Synergy $0.16
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+51% Synergy $18.98
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+51% Synergy $0.26
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+48% Synergy $0.27
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+44% Synergy $5.81
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+43% Synergy $5.68
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+6% Synergy $7.72
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $4.78
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.51
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.88

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $75.61
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $8.85
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $52.71
Gamble Gamble
-17% Synergy $11.61
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-18% Synergy $28.80

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+41% Synergy $0.24
Tyrant's Familiar Tyrant's Familiar
+40% Synergy $1.27
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+39% Synergy $9.04
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+39% Synergy $0.11
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+38% Synergy $0.53
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+37% Synergy $1.15
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+36% Synergy $2.81
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+36% Synergy $0.15
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+35% Synergy $0.31
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+34% Synergy $0.19
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+34% Synergy $1.33
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+33% Synergy $0.26
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+32% Synergy $7.99
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+32% Synergy $1.27
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+31% Synergy $1.23
Tiamat's Fanatics Tiamat's Fanatics
+31% Synergy $0.09
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+30% Synergy $12.20
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+28% Synergy $18.50
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+28% Synergy $0.54
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+27% Synergy $0.51
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+27% Synergy $1.23
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+25% Synergy $0.31
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+25% Synergy $2.49
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+23% Synergy $20.68
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+23% Synergy $1.01
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+23% Synergy $0.13
Thundermane Dragon Thundermane Dragon
+23% Synergy $1.43
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+23% Synergy $1.46
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+22% Synergy $77.79
Terror of Mount Velus Terror of Mount Velus
+22% Synergy $1.36
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
+20% Synergy $0.20
Glorybringer Glorybringer
+20% Synergy $0.20
Obsidian Charmaw Obsidian Charmaw
+20% Synergy $0.67
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+18% Synergy $0.04
Stormshriek Feral Stormshriek Feral
+17% Synergy $0.07
Themberchaud Themberchaud
+17% Synergy $15.64
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+17% Synergy $0.22
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.16
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+16% Synergy $2.12
Moonveil Dragon Moonveil Dragon
+15% Synergy $1.15
Thunder Dragon Thunder Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.48
Territorial Hellkite Territorial Hellkite
+15% Synergy $0.16
Opportunistic Dragon Opportunistic Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.20
Thundermaw Hellkite Thundermaw Hellkite
+15% Synergy $2.71
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+14% Synergy $29.53
Demanding Dragon Demanding Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.31
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+14% Synergy $0.15
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+14% Synergy $0.25
Xorn Xorn
+13% Synergy $7.87
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+3% Synergy $3.34

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler safe.

Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+38% Synergy $2.27
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+22% Synergy $0.15
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+14% Synergy $0.21
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+12% Synergy $0.17
Big Score Big Score
+10% Synergy $0.70
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+10% Synergy $4.19
Breath Weapon Breath Weapon
+10% Synergy $1.98
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+7% Synergy $1.34
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+7% Synergy $1.17
Fork Fork
+6% Synergy
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+5% Synergy $11.46
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+4% Synergy $0.28
Reiterate Reiterate
+3% Synergy $6.35
Reverberate Reverberate
+2% Synergy $1.87
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+1% Synergy $10.58
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-1% Synergy $1.37
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $9.52
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-5% Synergy $4.17
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-5% Synergy $1.42
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.18
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-6% Synergy $6.72
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-7% Synergy $9.63
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-11% Synergy $0.10
Seething Song Seething Song
-11% Synergy $6.34
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-25% Synergy $1.01

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler's game plan and control the board.

Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+13% Synergy $0.38
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+10% Synergy $0.24
Earthquake Earthquake
+8% Synergy $0.76
Suplex Suplex
+7% Synergy $0.10
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+7% Synergy $3.47
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+7% Synergy $0.11
Irencrag Feat Irencrag Feat
+5% Synergy $0.37
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+4% Synergy $0.74
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+3% Synergy $0.38
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+1% Synergy $0.86
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
0% Synergy $1.88
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $1486.43
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-3% Synergy $0.08
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $8.13
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $5.20
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-17% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+19% Synergy $12.60
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+18% Synergy $3.53
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+16% Synergy $2.96
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+15% Synergy $1.45
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+11% Synergy $3.96
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+8% Synergy $0.26
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+7% Synergy $0.12
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+7% Synergy $0.17
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.21
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+6% Synergy $23.80
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+4% Synergy $4.39
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+3% Synergy $8.56
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+3% Synergy $1.85
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+2% Synergy $2.30
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+1% Synergy $5.30
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+1% Synergy $9.90
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $0.61
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+32% Synergy $0.80
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+31% Synergy $3.53
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+28% Synergy $0.42
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+26% Synergy $6.38
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+20% Synergy $3.04
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+18% Synergy $0.17
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+10% Synergy $0.13
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+9% Synergy $0.55
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+9% Synergy $4.33
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+9% Synergy $3.74
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+8% Synergy $0.28
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+7% Synergy $0.41
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+6% Synergy $0.87
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $0.50
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+4% Synergy $0.24
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+2% Synergy $0.09
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+1% Synergy $9.44
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
0% Synergy $0.78
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
0% Synergy $19.61
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-13% Synergy $6.66

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+28% Synergy $2.16
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+23% Synergy $0.37
Sarkhan, Dragonsoul Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
+10% Synergy $6.22
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.32
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-6% Synergy $4.00

Utility Lands

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

Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+37% Synergy $0.39
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+23% Synergy $0.65
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+15% Synergy $18.31
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+14% Synergy $1.07
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.13
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.47
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+9% Synergy $3.24
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+7% Synergy $0.17
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+5% Synergy $0.10
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.90
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+4% Synergy $5.27
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $0.66
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.15
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.39
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+3% Synergy $1.46
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+2% Synergy $17.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.31
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+1% Synergy $0.32
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $3.04
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $39.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.03
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-3% Synergy $6.04
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-6% Synergy $7.92

Mana Artifacts

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

Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+71% Synergy $1.05
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+65% Synergy $0.59
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+43% Synergy $1.17
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+28% Synergy $0.15
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+18% Synergy $0.24
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.12
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+10% Synergy $1.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $1.05
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+8% Synergy $4.96
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.48
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.62
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $23.24
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.27
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $2.05
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $2.60
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.55
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $8.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.16

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+40% Synergy $1.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+33% Synergy $0.16
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+28% Synergy $1.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+21% Synergy $0.17
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+8% Synergy $0.17
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.52
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $35.68

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler.

Ganax, Astral Hunter Dragon Cultist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
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 Far Traveler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Far Traveler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Ganax, Astral Hunter Folk Hero Ganax, Astral Hunter // Folk Hero
Ganax, Astral Hunter Haunted One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Haunted One
Ganax, Astral Hunter Master Chef Ganax, Astral Hunter // Master Chef
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Skanos Dragonheart Guild Artisan Skanos Dragonheart // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Guild Artisan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Passionate Archaeologist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Passionate Archaeologist
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Dragon Cultist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Scion of Halaster Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Acolyte of Bahamut Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Ganax, Astral Hunter Raised by Giants Ganax, Astral Hunter // Raised by Giants
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Popular Entertainer Ganax, Astral Hunter // Popular Entertainer
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dungeon Delver Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dungeon Delver
Ganax, Astral Hunter Clan Crafter Ganax, Astral Hunter // Clan Crafter
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Iron Throne Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Iron Throne
Skanos Dragonheart Dragon Cultist Skanos Dragonheart // Dragon Cultist
Skanos Dragonheart Tavern Brawler Skanos Dragonheart // Tavern Brawler
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tana, the Bloodsower Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tana, the Bloodsower
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Popular Entertainer Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Popular Entertainer
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dragon Cultist Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Candlekeep Sage Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Guild Artisan Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Guild Artisan
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Acolyte of Bahamut Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dragon Cultist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dragon Cultist
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
Alena, Kessig Trapper Siani, Eye of the Storm Alena, Kessig Trapper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Rorix Bladewing Rorix Bladewing
Siani, Eye of the Storm Vial Smasher the Fierce Siani, Eye of the Storm // Vial Smasher the Fierce

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