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Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
Price tag $2.06

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

#1731 Current Rank
#1601 Last Week
#1673 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.

Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+3% Synergy $0.44
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+2% Synergy $0.56
Donatello's Technique Donatello's Technique
+1% Synergy $0.27
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
0% Synergy $17.84
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
0% Synergy $5.61

High Synergy Cards

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

Slither Blade Slither Blade
+56% Synergy $0.39
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+51% Synergy $0.43
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+49% Synergy $0.41
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+48% Synergy $0.42
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+47% Synergy $1.62
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+45% Synergy $0.37
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+44% Synergy $0.94
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+44% Synergy $0.27
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+43% Synergy $0.60
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+42% Synergy $1.93

Top Cards

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

Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+38% Synergy $0.80
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+36% Synergy $7.20
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+31% Synergy $3.88
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+28% Synergy $0.68
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+28% Synergy $1.85
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+6% Synergy $0.49
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.22
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.73
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $5.47
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $2.52

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-2% Synergy $24.05
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-4% Synergy $157.73
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $69.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $122.46
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $41.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $56.28
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-10% Synergy $17.27
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

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

Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+38% Synergy $2.34
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+36% Synergy $0.27
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+34% Synergy $0.36
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+33% Synergy $3.82
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+33% Synergy $0.23
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+32% Synergy $3.25
Gudul Lurker Gudul Lurker
+30% Synergy $0.55
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+28% Synergy $0.28
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+28% Synergy $2.60
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+28% Synergy $0.21
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+25% Synergy $0.26
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+25% Synergy $1.75
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+24% Synergy $2.41
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+23% Synergy $0.31
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+23% Synergy $0.09
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+22% Synergy $0.26
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+21% Synergy $0.38
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+21% Synergy $0.28
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+21% Synergy $0.29
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+20% Synergy $0.48
Saprazzan Heir Saprazzan Heir
+20% Synergy $2.11
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+19% Synergy $0.94
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+19% Synergy $0.39
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+19% Synergy $0.17
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+19% Synergy $0.36
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+18% Synergy $0.86
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+18% Synergy $4.05
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+18% Synergy $0.18
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+16% Synergy $0.39
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+16% Synergy $0.15
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+15% Synergy $3.77
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+15% Synergy $0.08
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+15% Synergy $5.38
Flitterwing Nuisance Flitterwing Nuisance
+15% Synergy $0.30
Hypnotic Siren Hypnotic Siren
+15% Synergy $0.42
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+14% Synergy $3.41
Network Disruptor Network Disruptor
+14% Synergy $0.26
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+13% Synergy $1.50
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+13% Synergy $0.35
Moonsnare Specialist Moonsnare Specialist
+13% Synergy $0.19
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+12% Synergy $11.24
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+12% Synergy $0.34
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+12% Synergy $0.43
Starwinder Starwinder
+10% Synergy $1.15
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+9% Synergy $0.38
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+8% Synergy $0.86
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.31
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+3% Synergy $5.88
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-5% Synergy $1.84
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-7% Synergy $1.75

Instants

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

Run Away Together Run Away Together
+16% Synergy $0.13
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+13% Synergy $2.81
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+13% Synergy $0.67
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+12% Synergy $0.42
Resculpt Resculpt
+11% Synergy $1.13
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+10% Synergy $4.50
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+9% Synergy $1.75
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.39
Foil Foil
+7% Synergy $2.34
Daze Daze
+6% Synergy $2.96
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+5% Synergy $0.66
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+5% Synergy $1.95
Unsummon Unsummon
+5% Synergy $0.06
Snap Snap
+4% Synergy $3.64
Filter Out Filter Out
+4% Synergy $0.27
Suspend Suspend
+4% Synergy $0.49
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+3% Synergy $0.21
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.37
Delay Delay
+3% Synergy $3.11
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+3% Synergy $0.68
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+3% Synergy $0.32
Evacuation Evacuation
+2% Synergy $0.35
Commandeer Commandeer
+2% Synergy $2.56
Misdirection Misdirection
+2% Synergy $10.19
Wash Away Wash Away
+1% Synergy $0.47
Dispel Dispel
0% Synergy $0.34
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
0% Synergy $2.90
Mana Leak Mana Leak
0% Synergy $0.36
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
0% Synergy $7.47
Cancel Cancel
0% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.52
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-1% Synergy $0.35
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $2.04
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-2% Synergy $6.13
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-3% Synergy $1.79
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-3% Synergy $6.36
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-3% Synergy $9.22
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $47.43
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-4% Synergy $2.46
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $7.01
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-5% Synergy $1.83
High Tide High Tide
-6% Synergy $0.93
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-6% Synergy $1.39
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-8% Synergy $0.30
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-12% Synergy $52.04
Opt Opt
-15% Synergy $0.21
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-17% Synergy $0.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-23% Synergy $1.37

Sorceries

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

Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+13% Synergy $3.90
Ravenform Ravenform
+9% Synergy $0.32
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+8% Synergy $3.58
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+8% Synergy $1.15
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+7% Synergy $12.48
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $13.41
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+6% Synergy $0.16
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+6% Synergy $0.35
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+5% Synergy $11.86
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+5% Synergy $0.87
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+4% Synergy $0.34
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+4% Synergy $1.69
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.28
Wash Out Wash Out
+3% Synergy $0.41
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+3% Synergy $0.52
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+2% Synergy $0.33
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-1% Synergy $3.07
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $33.96
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $3.45
Preordain Preordain
-13% Synergy $0.64
Windfall Windfall
-13% Synergy $4.79
Ponder Ponder
-16% Synergy $1.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+26% Synergy $0.36
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+20% Synergy $0.65
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $7.29
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+10% Synergy $6.21
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+8% Synergy $2.40
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+7% Synergy $2.14
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+6% Synergy $0.36
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $20.26
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+5% Synergy $0.21
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.38
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+4% Synergy $0.49
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+2% Synergy $7.62
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-1% Synergy $3.93
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+22% Synergy $0.36
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+20% Synergy $1.17
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+16% Synergy $0.37
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+15% Synergy $0.23
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+11% Synergy $2.33
Curiosity Curiosity
+11% Synergy $1.12
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+9% Synergy $3.74
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+9% Synergy $3.48
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+7% Synergy $0.62
Combat Research Combat Research
+6% Synergy $0.44
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $3.42
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.29
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+5% Synergy $0.77
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+5% Synergy $0.25
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+5% Synergy $0.33
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+5% Synergy $1.07
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+4% Synergy $0.22
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+4% Synergy $0.30
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+2% Synergy $1.16
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+1% Synergy $8.91
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+1% Synergy $5.72
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+1% Synergy $0.41
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
0% Synergy $2.81
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
-1% Synergy $5.32
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
-2% Synergy $3.00
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $10.56

Planeswalkers

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

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+12% Synergy $2.06
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $4.25
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-3% Synergy $8.74

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $2.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+14% Synergy $0.31
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+7% Synergy $0.52
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.42
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.18
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+5% Synergy $1.14
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $51.56
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+4% Synergy $0.37
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.28
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+3% Synergy $0.24
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+3% Synergy $0.72
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+1% Synergy $0.17
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.81
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $1.11
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
0% Synergy $1.34
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-2% Synergy $0.29
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-3% Synergy $0.24
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-4% Synergy $0.45
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $28.46
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.31
Rivendell Rivendell
-5% Synergy $1.67
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-11% Synergy $39.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+17% Synergy $0.36
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+16% Synergy $0.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $2.90
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+12% Synergy $5.28
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+1% Synergy $3.50
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.24
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-1% Synergy $10.73
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.87
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $36.86
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.35
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-6% Synergy $0.56
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-7% Synergy $38.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+8% Synergy $0.86
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $5.87
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.37
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $1.23
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $35.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.52
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $32.67
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $18.43
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $15.08
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $33.96

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