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Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
Price tag $1.28

Legendary CreatureHorror

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1495 Current Rank
#1319 Last Week
#1573 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.

Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+13% Synergy $1.98
The Clone Saga The Clone Saga
+4% Synergy $0.25
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+3% Synergy $9.19
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+1% Synergy $0.78
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
0% Synergy $0.43

High Synergy Cards

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

Slither Blade Slither Blade
+56% Synergy $0.28
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+53% Synergy $0.26
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+50% Synergy $1.09
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+48% Synergy $0.35
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+48% Synergy $1.03
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+47% Synergy $0.19
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+45% Synergy $0.17
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+44% Synergy $0.67
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+44% Synergy $0.61
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+41% Synergy $1.05

Top Cards

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

Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+39% Synergy $0.87
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+38% Synergy $7.43
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+34% Synergy $1.35
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+31% Synergy $0.49
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+30% Synergy $0.30
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $1.50
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $1.82
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $4.33
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-3% Synergy $17.50
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-3% Synergy $110.22
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $64.39
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $94.95
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $44.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $44.75
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $13.07
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-17% Synergy $50.96

Creatures

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

Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+40% Synergy $0.69
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+38% Synergy $0.15
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+35% Synergy $6.52
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+35% Synergy $0.10
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+35% Synergy $3.29
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+34% Synergy $0.24
Gudul Lurker Gudul Lurker
+31% Synergy $0.51
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+30% Synergy $0.13
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+30% Synergy $0.21
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+28% Synergy $1.89
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+26% Synergy $0.16
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+26% Synergy $1.28
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+25% Synergy $0.47
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+24% Synergy $0.28
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+24% Synergy $0.09
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+23% Synergy $0.14
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+23% Synergy $0.20
Saprazzan Heir Saprazzan Heir
+23% Synergy $1.61
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+22% Synergy $0.84
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+22% Synergy $0.08
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+21% Synergy $2.09
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+20% Synergy $0.51
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+20% Synergy $0.20
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+20% Synergy $0.08
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+20% Synergy $0.18
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+18% Synergy $0.11
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+18% Synergy $0.24
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+17% Synergy $0.90
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+17% Synergy $0.04
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+16% Synergy $0.15
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+16% Synergy $2.24
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+16% Synergy $2.66
Hypnotic Siren Hypnotic Siren
+16% Synergy $0.28
Network Disruptor Network Disruptor
+15% Synergy $0.09
Moonsnare Specialist Moonsnare Specialist
+15% Synergy $0.07
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+14% Synergy $11.85
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+14% Synergy $3.04
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+14% Synergy $3.35
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+14% Synergy $0.42
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+13% Synergy $0.26
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+13% Synergy $4.78
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+13% Synergy $0.30
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+13% Synergy $0.48
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+13% Synergy $0.17
Starwinder Starwinder
+12% Synergy $0.88
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $1.78
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+9% Synergy $0.68
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.26
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+8% Synergy $0.46
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+3% Synergy $3.79

Instants

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

Run Away Together Run Away Together
+16% Synergy $0.02
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+13% Synergy $0.50
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+12% Synergy $0.24
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+12% Synergy $4.30
Resculpt Resculpt
+10% Synergy $0.26
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+10% Synergy $1.24
Aetherize Aetherize
+9% Synergy $0.39
Foil Foil
+7% Synergy $1.03
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+6% Synergy $0.59
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+6% Synergy $3.71
Unsummon Unsummon
+6% Synergy $0.23
Daze Daze
+6% Synergy $2.10
Snap Snap
+5% Synergy $2.28
Filter Out Filter Out
+5% Synergy $0.15
Suspend Suspend
+4% Synergy $0.29
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+4% Synergy $0.15
Evacuation Evacuation
+3% Synergy $0.14
Misdirection Misdirection
+3% Synergy $8.08
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.41
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+2% Synergy $0.08
Delay Delay
+2% Synergy $1.97
Commandeer Commandeer
+2% Synergy $1.00
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+2% Synergy $0.53
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.82
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+1% Synergy $3.12
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.07
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
0% Synergy $2.94
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
0% Synergy $0.20
Mana Leak Mana Leak
0% Synergy $0.20
Cancel Cancel
0% Synergy $0.29
Wash Away Wash Away
0% Synergy $0.58
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $1.46
Dispel Dispel
-1% Synergy $0.31
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-2% Synergy $5.53
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-2% Synergy $0.83
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-2% Synergy $5.07
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-3% Synergy $9.65
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $8.52
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-4% Synergy $1.71
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-5% Synergy $47.01
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-5% Synergy $15.67
High Tide High Tide
-6% Synergy $1.06
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-6% Synergy $1.09
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-6% Synergy $1.84
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-7% Synergy $0.19
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-11% Synergy $46.95
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-17% Synergy $0.59
Opt Opt
-17% Synergy $0.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-25% Synergy $1.30

Sorceries

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

Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+14% Synergy $3.54
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+10% Synergy $0.52
Ravenform Ravenform
+9% Synergy $0.17
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+8% Synergy $2.09
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+7% Synergy $0.28
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $11.10
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+6% Synergy $0.19
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+6% Synergy $10.63
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+5% Synergy $9.33
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+4% Synergy $1.55
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+4% Synergy $0.59
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.14
Wash Out Wash Out
+3% Synergy $0.31
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+3% Synergy $0.26
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+3% Synergy $0.35
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+3% Synergy $3.25
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+2% Synergy $0.58
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+2% Synergy $1.48
Step Through Step Through
0% Synergy $0.13
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-1% Synergy $2.66
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $36.04
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-8% Synergy $2.06
Preordain Preordain
-13% Synergy $0.58
Ponder Ponder
-15% Synergy $1.70
Windfall Windfall
-15% Synergy $4.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+27% Synergy $0.38
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+20% Synergy $0.91
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $5.30
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+11% Synergy $6.48
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+9% Synergy $0.81
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+8% Synergy $2.19
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+7% Synergy $0.33
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $17.06
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+6% Synergy $0.33
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+5% Synergy $0.11
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+3% Synergy $4.39
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+3% Synergy $0.22
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-2% Synergy $4.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+24% Synergy $0.19
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+22% Synergy $0.98
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+18% Synergy $0.37
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+17% Synergy $0.14
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+11% Synergy $1.89
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+11% Synergy $2.35
Curiosity Curiosity
+11% Synergy $0.56
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+10% Synergy $3.42
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $2.29
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+6% Synergy $0.38
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+5% Synergy $0.27
Combat Research Combat Research
+5% Synergy $0.29
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+5% Synergy $0.74
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+5% Synergy $0.29
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+5% Synergy $0.09
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+4% Synergy $0.15
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+3% Synergy $0.17
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+3% Synergy $0.13
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+1% Synergy $1.55
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.27
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
0% Synergy $3.21
Back to Basics Back to Basics
0% Synergy $5.44
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
0% Synergy $3.83
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
-1% Synergy $4.52
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
-1% Synergy $2.62
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

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

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+11% Synergy $1.71
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $3.19
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-4% Synergy $6.64

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $2.03
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+16% Synergy $0.31
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+9% Synergy $0.40
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.39
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+7% Synergy $2.90
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.35
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+5% Synergy $0.73
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $39.21
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.11
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.34
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+3% Synergy $0.13
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+3% Synergy $0.38
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $1.64
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Remote Isle Remote Isle
0% Synergy $0.14
Tolaria West Tolaria West
0% Synergy $1.19
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-1% Synergy $0.26
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $18.48
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-4% Synergy $0.55
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-4% Synergy $0.18
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $3.04
Rivendell Rivendell
-6% Synergy $1.65
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-10% Synergy $35.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+19% Synergy $0.25
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+18% Synergy $0.45
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $1.05
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $3.61
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.62
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.19
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.55
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-1% Synergy $8.66
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.06
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $23.24
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-5% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.48
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-7% Synergy $26.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $1.78
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $4.63
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.17
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.52
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.41
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $0.97
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.07
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $23.27
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.06
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $13.27
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $25.96
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $36.04

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