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Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
Price tag $1.24

Legendary CreatureHorror

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1473 Current Rank
#1642 Last Week
#1520 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar decks.

Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+5% Synergy $1.02
Starwinder Starwinder
+5% Synergy $0.43
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+3% Synergy $0.66
Il Mheg Pixie Il Mheg Pixie
+3% Synergy $0.05
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-4% Synergy $2.82

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar's abilities and overall game plan.

Slither Blade Slither Blade
+57% Synergy $0.29
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+52% Synergy $0.21
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+51% Synergy $0.26
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+49% Synergy $0.39
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+49% Synergy $0.87
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+49% Synergy $0.21
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+46% Synergy $0.23
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+44% Synergy $0.72
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+43% Synergy $0.70
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+41% Synergy $0.55

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar decks.

Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+40% Synergy $1.60
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+38% Synergy $4.13
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+38% Synergy $0.95
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+34% Synergy $1.44
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+30% Synergy $0.95
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+28% Synergy $0.34
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $2.10
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.24
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.79
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-3% Synergy $92.16
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-4% Synergy $16.62
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $57.48
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $94.69
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-8% Synergy $33.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $42.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $48.08
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $11.92
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-17% Synergy $48.94

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+38% Synergy $0.09
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+38% Synergy $0.24
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+36% Synergy $3.21
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+35% Synergy $0.47
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+35% Synergy $0.19
Gudul Lurker Gudul Lurker
+32% Synergy $0.73
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+31% Synergy $0.29
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+28% Synergy $0.17
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+27% Synergy $1.19
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+27% Synergy $1.27
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+26% Synergy $0.17
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+25% Synergy $0.30
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+25% Synergy $0.12
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+25% Synergy $0.11
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+24% Synergy $0.47
Saprazzan Heir Saprazzan Heir
+24% Synergy $1.57
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+23% Synergy $0.87
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+23% Synergy $0.22
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+23% Synergy $0.20
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+22% Synergy $0.41
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+21% Synergy $0.12
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+20% Synergy $0.23
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+20% Synergy $0.13
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+18% Synergy $0.58
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+18% Synergy $0.14
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+17% Synergy $0.28
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+17% Synergy $0.12
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+17% Synergy $0.04
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+17% Synergy $2.00
Hypnotic Siren Hypnotic Siren
+17% Synergy $0.33
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+16% Synergy $0.56
Network Disruptor Network Disruptor
+16% Synergy $0.08
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+15% Synergy $0.23
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+15% Synergy $2.88
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+15% Synergy $0.35
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+14% Synergy $10.14
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+14% Synergy $3.15
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+14% Synergy $0.27
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+14% Synergy $0.42
Moonsnare Specialist Moonsnare Specialist
+14% Synergy $0.05
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+13% Synergy $0.32
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+13% Synergy $4.56
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+13% Synergy $0.23
Cephalid Facetaker Cephalid Facetaker
+12% Synergy $3.40
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+11% Synergy $0.18
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.26
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+9% Synergy $0.49
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+8% Synergy $0.98
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+7% Synergy $0.33
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+1% Synergy $2.18

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar safe.

Run Away Together Run Away Together
+14% Synergy $0.04
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+12% Synergy $0.25
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+12% Synergy $0.51
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+11% Synergy $1.28
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+11% Synergy $4.49
Resculpt Resculpt
+10% Synergy $0.29
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.29
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $1.15
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+7% Synergy $0.54
Foil Foil
+7% Synergy $0.73
Filter Out Filter Out
+6% Synergy $0.17
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+6% Synergy $4.66
Snap Snap
+5% Synergy $1.54
Unsummon Unsummon
+5% Synergy $0.24
Daze Daze
+5% Synergy $1.98
Misdirection Misdirection
+4% Synergy $5.95
Delay Delay
+4% Synergy $1.31
Suspend Suspend
+4% Synergy $0.32
Evacuation Evacuation
+3% Synergy $0.22
Commandeer Commandeer
+3% Synergy $0.80
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+3% Synergy $0.12
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+2% Synergy $0.10
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+2% Synergy $5.64
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+2% Synergy $0.43
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+2% Synergy $0.68
Miscast Miscast
+2% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.75
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $1.46
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.64
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
0% Synergy $6.88
Wash Away Wash Away
0% Synergy $0.34
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-1% Synergy $7.15
Dispel Dispel
-1% Synergy $0.29
Mana Leak Mana Leak
-1% Synergy $0.21
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-2% Synergy $0.81
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-2% Synergy $5.49
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-2% Synergy $0.17
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $6.09
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-3% Synergy $2.35
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-3% Synergy $7.00
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $49.42
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-5% Synergy $1.26
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-5% Synergy $1.27
High Tide High Tide
-7% Synergy $1.29
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-7% Synergy $1.59
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-8% Synergy $0.18
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $42.96
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-18% Synergy $0.34
Opt Opt
-18% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-26% Synergy $1.51

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar's game plan and control the board.

Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+15% Synergy $2.92
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+10% Synergy $0.50
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+10% Synergy $2.23
Ravenform Ravenform
+9% Synergy $0.18
Time Warp Time Warp
+8% Synergy $13.00
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+8% Synergy $12.11
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+7% Synergy $0.47
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+6% Synergy $8.86
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+6% Synergy $1.36
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.19
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+5% Synergy $3.18
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+4% Synergy $0.23
Part the Waterveil Part the Waterveil
+4% Synergy $0.71
Wash Out Wash Out
+3% Synergy $0.32
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+3% Synergy $1.50
Temporal Trespass Temporal Trespass
+3% Synergy $2.98
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+2% Synergy $0.19
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+2% Synergy $0.65
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+2% Synergy $0.39
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+2% Synergy $3.45
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+1% Synergy $4.83
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $1.68
Step Through Step Through
0% Synergy $0.17
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $34.20
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-8% Synergy $1.75
Preordain Preordain
-13% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
-16% Synergy $1.65
Windfall Windfall
-16% Synergy $3.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+26% Synergy $0.38
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+21% Synergy $3.08
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+13% Synergy $7.32
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+11% Synergy $4.68
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+9% Synergy $0.69
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+9% Synergy $1.75
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+7% Synergy $0.32
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $20.45
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+6% Synergy $0.35
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+5% Synergy $0.12
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+3% Synergy $4.72
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+3% Synergy $0.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+22% Synergy $1.16
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+22% Synergy $0.17
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+17% Synergy $0.11
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+17% Synergy $0.32
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+11% Synergy $2.10
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+11% Synergy $2.28
Curiosity Curiosity
+11% Synergy $0.53
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+11% Synergy $3.90
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+6% Synergy $0.71
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+5% Synergy $0.29
Combat Research Combat Research
+5% Synergy $0.35
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+5% Synergy $0.66
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $2.01
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+4% Synergy $0.71
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+4% Synergy $0.08
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+3% Synergy $0.17
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+3% Synergy $0.14
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.16
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+1% Synergy $1.17
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.28
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
0% Synergy $1.77
Back to Basics Back to Basics
0% Synergy $5.58
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
0% Synergy $5.79
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
-1% Synergy $4.58
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
-1% Synergy $2.20
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+10% Synergy $1.12
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $3.55
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy $6.28

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $0.27
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+9% Synergy $0.39
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+8% Synergy $0.36
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+7% Synergy $2.85
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $34.54
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.23
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+4% Synergy $0.73
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.41
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+3% Synergy $0.14
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+2% Synergy $0.34
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+2% Synergy $0.66
Remote Isle Remote Isle
0% Synergy $0.18
Tolaria West Tolaria West
0% Synergy $1.22
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-1% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.14
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $19.28
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-4% Synergy $0.53
War Room War Room
-6% Synergy $2.73
Rivendell Rivendell
-7% Synergy $0.77
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-9% Synergy $38.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+20% Synergy $0.20
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+19% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $1.33
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+15% Synergy $2.10
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.14
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.21
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.61
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-1% Synergy $7.59
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-2% Synergy $1.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.22
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $17.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.51
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-6% Synergy $0.29
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-6% Synergy $24.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+8% Synergy $0.98
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $3.91
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.11
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.50
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+2% Synergy $0.83
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+2% Synergy $0.43
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.64
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $24.04
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.21
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.05
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $25.51
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $13.72
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $34.20

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