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Gev, Scaled Scorch
Price tag $0.35

Legendary CreatureLizard Mercenary

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#314 Current Rank
#364 Last Week
#180 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gev, Scaled Scorch.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gev, Scaled Scorch decks.

Rubble Rouser Rubble Rouser
+2% Synergy $0.17
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+1% Synergy $1.22
War Machine, Avenging Arsenal War Machine, Avenging Arsenal
+1% Synergy
Rabid Attack Rabid Attack
+0% Synergy $0.28
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
-1% Synergy $7.92

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gev, Scaled Scorch's abilities and overall game plan.

Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+71% Synergy $0.77
Flamecache Gecko Flamecache Gecko
+71% Synergy $0.18
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+69% Synergy $8.26
Fireglass Mentor Fireglass Mentor
+69% Synergy $0.25
Valley Flamecaller Valley Flamecaller
+66% Synergy $0.32
Hired Claw Hired Claw
+64% Synergy $0.63
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+63% Synergy $2.25
Hearthborn Battler Hearthborn Battler
+61% Synergy $0.30
Spitfire Lagac Spitfire Lagac
+60% Synergy $0.24
Agate-Blade Assassin Agate-Blade Assassin
+55% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gev, Scaled Scorch decks.

Cindering Cutthroat Cindering Cutthroat
+53% Synergy $0.16
Magebane Lizard Magebane Lizard
+53% Synergy $0.46
Steampath Charger Steampath Charger
+49% Synergy $0.16
Scales of Shale Scales of Shale
+48% Synergy $0.21
Thought-Stalker Warlock Thought-Stalker Warlock
+48% Synergy $0.21
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+46% Synergy $0.17
Dagger Caster Dagger Caster
+45% Synergy $0.21
Terminate Terminate
+17% Synergy $0.45
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+15% Synergy $0.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+0% Synergy $43.04
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+0% Synergy $167.83
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $37.26
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $15.84
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $108.02
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $60.87
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $11.25
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $72.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $129.20
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-3% Synergy $49.36

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gev, Scaled Scorch's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Immolation Shaman Immolation Shaman
+45% Synergy $0.49
Reptilian Recruiter Reptilian Recruiter
+44% Synergy $0.16
Laughing Jasper Flint Laughing Jasper Flint
+44% Synergy $0.39
Frilled Sparkshooter Frilled Sparkshooter
+43% Synergy $0.10
Kindlespark Duo Kindlespark Duo
+43% Synergy $0.22
Chandra's Pyreling Chandra's Pyreling
+43% Synergy $0.09
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+41% Synergy $3.56
Ravine Raider Ravine Raider
+41% Synergy $0.16
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+40% Synergy $2.86
Scorch Spitter Scorch Spitter
+36% Synergy $0.23
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+35% Synergy $0.40
Valley Rotcaller Valley Rotcaller
+34% Synergy $1.63
Hellspur Posse Boss Hellspur Posse Boss
+32% Synergy $0.26
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+29% Synergy $4.73
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+27% Synergy $0.23
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+26% Synergy $26.46
Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+25% Synergy $0.52
Glidedive Duo Glidedive Duo
+25% Synergy $0.12
Gastal Thrillseeker Gastal Thrillseeker
+24% Synergy $0.20
Graywater's Fixer Graywater's Fixer
+23% Synergy $0.37
Gila Courser Gila Courser
+21% Synergy $0.10
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+21% Synergy $0.89
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+19% Synergy $4.35
Viashino Heretic Viashino Heretic
+19% Synergy $0.44
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+17% Synergy $1.09
Lesser Masticore Lesser Masticore
+17% Synergy $0.37
Spear Spewer Spear Spewer
+16% Synergy $0.25
Gilacorn Gilacorn
+16% Synergy $0.09
Hall Monitor Hall Monitor
+16% Synergy $0.18
Skitter of Lizards Skitter of Lizards
+15% Synergy $0.19
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+15% Synergy $0.52
Viashino Pyromancer Viashino Pyromancer
+14% Synergy $0.09
Mezzio Mugger Mezzio Mugger
+14% Synergy $0.34
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+13% Synergy $0.33
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+13% Synergy $0.39
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+13% Synergy $29.84
Riveteers Requisitioner Riveteers Requisitioner
+12% Synergy $0.30
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+12% Synergy $2.71
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $46.57
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+11% Synergy $0.69
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+10% Synergy $2.38
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+8% Synergy $4.52
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+8% Synergy $3.10
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+7% Synergy $0.92
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+7% Synergy $6.27
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+6% Synergy $0.36
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+6% Synergy $0.95
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
+6% Synergy $18.33
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-5% Synergy $1.60
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
-10% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gev, Scaled Scorch safe.

Hazel's Nocturne Hazel's Nocturne
+24% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+18% Synergy $0.92
Abrade Abrade
+17% Synergy $0.31
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+12% Synergy $0.42
Bedevil Bedevil
+10% Synergy $0.27
First Day of Class First Day of Class
+9% Synergy $0.19
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+7% Synergy $0.57
Consumed by Greed Consumed by Greed
+6% Synergy $0.23
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.22
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+2% Synergy $1.29
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.30
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+0% Synergy $11.50
Village Rites Village Rites
+0% Synergy $0.51
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+0% Synergy $11.57
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $7.26
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $67.12
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
0% Synergy $7.33
Pyroblast Pyroblast
0% Synergy $12.52
Return the Favor Return the Favor
0% Synergy $0.70
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
0% Synergy $0.41
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.79
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $28.12
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.25
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-3% Synergy $0.50
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-3% Synergy $0.37
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-4% Synergy $12.06
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-4% Synergy $3.47
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-5% Synergy $10.94
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.53
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-6% Synergy $4.97
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-7% Synergy $3.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-9% Synergy $14.14
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-12% Synergy $3.90

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gev, Scaled Scorch's game plan and control the board.

Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+29% Synergy $0.28
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+28% Synergy $1.20
Boltwave Boltwave
+23% Synergy $3.03
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+17% Synergy $0.36
Fell Fell
+14% Synergy $0.39
Vicious Rumors Vicious Rumors
+12% Synergy $0.24
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+10% Synergy $0.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+10% Synergy $3.67
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+9% Synergy $16.55
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+9% Synergy $0.28
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+9% Synergy $0.57
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+9% Synergy $0.35
Unearth Unearth
+7% Synergy $0.56
Agate Assault Agate Assault
+7% Synergy $0.16
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+7% Synergy $3.09
Diresight Diresight
+6% Synergy $0.15
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+6% Synergy $0.34
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+6% Synergy $0.24
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.34
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.32
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+5% Synergy $1.98
Back in Town Back in Town
+4% Synergy $4.56
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+4% Synergy $0.85
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.30
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.29
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.21
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $16.86
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy $5.26
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+0% Synergy $2.11
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+0% Synergy $0.91
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+0% Synergy $164.05
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $5.05
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $1.53
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-3% Synergy $5.16
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.88
Victimize Victimize
-5% Synergy $1.70
Reanimate Reanimate
-7% Synergy $8.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+32% Synergy $5.27
Sinister Monolith Sinister Monolith
+31% Synergy $0.23
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+22% Synergy $4.20
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+19% Synergy $5.12
Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+18% Synergy $0.28
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+9% Synergy $8.85
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+9% Synergy $8.27
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+8% Synergy $17.16
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+6% Synergy $70.05
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+6% Synergy $5.74
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+6% Synergy $19.12
Drossclaw Drossclaw
+5% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+4% Synergy $54.81
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+4% Synergy $2.32
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+4% Synergy $7.54
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $12.37
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+3% Synergy $2.78
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $15.74
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+0% Synergy $2.03
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
0% Synergy $6.44
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-1% Synergy $7.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.30
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-2% Synergy $11.34
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-3% Synergy $6.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gev, Scaled Scorch's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+25% Synergy $3.36
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+23% Synergy $19.18
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+22% Synergy $0.34
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+16% Synergy $1.72
Sanctum of Stone Fangs Sanctum of Stone Fangs
+15% Synergy $1.60
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+11% Synergy $17.15
City on Fire City on Fire
+11% Synergy $12.04
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+11% Synergy $13.06
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+10% Synergy $2.76
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $4.22
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+9% Synergy $1.09
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+8% Synergy $2.73
Ill-Gotten Inheritance Ill-Gotten Inheritance
+6% Synergy $0.30
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+6% Synergy $16.17
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+6% Synergy $0.31
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+6% Synergy $0.56
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+5% Synergy $0.28
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+5% Synergy $19.55
Lasting Tarfire Lasting Tarfire
+4% Synergy $0.20
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+3% Synergy $0.46
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+3% Synergy $0.34
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+3% Synergy $7.60
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+2% Synergy $11.59
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+0% Synergy $19.62

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gev, Scaled Scorch to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+5% Synergy $2.97
Angrath, the Flame-Chained Angrath, the Flame-Chained
+4% Synergy $3.49

Utility Lands

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

Mudflat Village Mudflat Village
+47% Synergy $0.37
Rockface Village Rockface Village
+45% Synergy $0.31
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+21% Synergy $0.78
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+19% Synergy $0.55
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+17% Synergy $24.17
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+6% Synergy $2.03
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+5% Synergy $0.33
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+3% Synergy $0.95
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+1% Synergy $7.44
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+0% Synergy $2.59
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.70
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-2% Synergy $26.74
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $10.74
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $33.04
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.38
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $63.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+29% Synergy $3.17
Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+4% Synergy $0.28
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $73.96
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+0% Synergy $1.10
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $37.63
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-2% Synergy $2.60
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.39
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.36
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-3% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-8% Synergy $2.02
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gev, Scaled Scorch decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+35% Synergy $0.45
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+25% Synergy $0.27
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+14% Synergy $8.35
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.32
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+9% Synergy $0.35
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+6% Synergy $0.67
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $49.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $3.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+0% Synergy $0.91
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
0% Synergy $0.35
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
0% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $32.02
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $17.38
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $8.69
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $36.04
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.09
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $0.53
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
0% Synergy $31.33
City of Brass City of Brass
0% Synergy $10.60
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $18.92
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $31.86
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $31.39
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-1% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.79
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-2% Synergy $5.25
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-2% Synergy $0.52
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $17.33
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-2% Synergy $0.30
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-3% Synergy $0.20
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-3% Synergy $1.86
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-3% Synergy $11.15
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-4% Synergy $8.57
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.33
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $10.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.82
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-5% Synergy $0.25
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-6% Synergy $0.68
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy $0.97
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-6% Synergy $0.30
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-9% Synergy $14.14
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-12% Synergy $3.35

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