Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
$1.71
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Mono-blue tempo that draws a card from every connecting attack, rescues blocked creatures, and can chain extra turns.
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Whenever one or more of your creatures deal combat damage to a player, Grazilaxx draws you a card. If a creature gets blocked, you may return it to your hand, so attacks rarely cost you anything. Evasive and unblockable creatures make each combat a card, and replaying bounced creatures with useful enter abilities adds more value. Many lists push this into extra turn spells that each deliver another draw step.
In the recorded games, the strongest lines used extra turn spells with unblockable creatures to chain turns and draw large hands, with Reliquary Tower so nothing got discarded. Curious Obsession and flash creatures kept the cards flowing and helped block aggression. Lightning Greaves protected key attackers. The deck stabilized against some early aggression but also lost to faster decks, including Questing Beast, before its engine got going. Pressure on its mana from Klothys and well-timed removal shut down its setup. It needed several evasive creatures in play at once, and that made it vulnerable early.
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Proven Option
Well-established with solid community support.
Ranking
#1856
Current Rank
#1928
Last Week
#1807
Past 2 Years
853
Decks
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Mono-Blue Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar.
Stop it Patrick, You're Scaring Him! - SpongeBob Halloween - EDH Gameplay #125
![Blue in a Blue World, ft. Sefris, Averna, Grazilaxx, and Jan Jansen [EDH/Commander Gameplay 2023]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RLy6a-8MJiA/sddefault.jpg)
Blue in a Blue World, ft. Sefris, Averna, Grazilaxx, and Jan Jansen [EDH/Commander Gameplay 2023]
Rabid and Rough!!! Yoshimaru/Ludevic vs Grazilaxx | Round 6 | MU 012823 | Duel Commander
Questing Beast vs Grazilaxx* | Round 4 | DL 020422 | Duel Commander-in-Focus*
General Rokiric vs Grazilaxx* | Round 3 | DL 020422 | Duel Commander-in-Focus*
Kinnan vs Grazilaxx* | Round 2 | DL 020422 | Duel Commander-in-Focus*
Klothys vs Grazilaxx* | Round 1 | DL 020422 | Duel Commander-in-Focus*
![Grazilaxx Tempo vs. Minsc Aggro [Duel Commander-EDH] - Magic: The Gathering](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dDYgeAUyAbM/sddefault.jpg)
Grazilaxx Tempo vs. Minsc Aggro [Duel Commander-EDH] - Magic: The Gathering
Heart of the Game FEAT. Mons - Implements of cEDH S2E4 - Grazilaxx v Jeleva v Aminatou v Grolnok
Grazilaxx vs Eruth | Duel Commander | MU 112721 | Round 1
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar decks.
Fblthp, Impossibly Lost+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.25
Sphinx of False Conclusions+1% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$0.38
Lyra, Tolarian Archangel0% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$0.31
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun-3% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$3.47
Geist of Saint Thalia-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.10
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar's abilities and overall game plan.
Slither Blade+54% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$2.01
Triton Shorestalker+49% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.44
Bident of Thassa+47% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.52
Faerie Seer+46% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.38
Reconnaissance Mission+44% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.37
Coastal Piracy+43% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.28
Siren Stormtamer+42% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.39
Silent Hallcreeper+42% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$1.01
Mist-Cloaked Herald+41% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.28
Thieving Skydiver+39% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.36
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar decks.
Slither Blade+54% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$2.01
Triton Shorestalker+49% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.44
Bident of Thassa+47% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.52
Faerie Seer+46% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.38
Reconnaissance Mission+44% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.37
Coastal Piracy+43% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.28
Siren Stormtamer+42% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.39
Wizard Class+32% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$2.88
Sapphire Medallion+0% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$8.42
Counterspell0% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$4.39
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Force of Will-6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$58.52
Cyclonic Rift-7% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$39.02
Mystical Tutor-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$17.66
Fierce Guardianship-9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$66.96
Rhystic Study-13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$67.58
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Silent Hallcreeper+42% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$1.01
Mist-Cloaked Herald+41% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.28
Thieving Skydiver+39% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.36
Invisible Stalker+36% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$1.07
Enduring Curiosity+36% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$6.79
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage+35% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.33
Cloud of Faeries+33% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.47
Spectral Sailor+29% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.28
Chasm Skulker+29% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.94
Ghostly Pilferer+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$2.35
Dour Port-Mage+28% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$3.20
Gudul Lurker+27% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.44
Aether Channeler+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.33
Mischievous Mystic+27% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.28
Psychosis Crawler+26% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$3.04
Scourge of Fleets+24% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$2.20
Shoreline Looter+22% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.30
Faerie Vandal+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.33
Emrakul's Messenger+20% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.27
Silver Raven+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.27
Azure Beastbinder+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.38
Venser, Shaper Savant+19% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.96
Triskaidekaphile+18% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.96
Defiler of Dreams+18% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.56
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.14
Vnwxt, Verbose Host+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.39
Mercurial Spelldancer+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.35
Moon-Circuit Hacker+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.34
Looter il-Kor+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.15
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel+16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$3.11
Nadir Kraken+15% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.45
Man-o'-War+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.13
Amphin Mutineer+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.27
Mockingbird+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.55
Mist-Syndicate Naga+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.73
Twenty-Toed Toad+13% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$7.22
Hypnotic Siren+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.29
Bilbo, Luckwearer+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.24
Archaeomancer+12% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.35
Network Disruptor+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.26
Brazen Borrower+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.43
Spyglass Siren+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.30
Flitterwing Nuisance+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.27
Faerie Mastermind+9% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$11.90
Homunculus Horde+8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.81
Solemn Simulacrum+7% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.57
Hydroelectric Specimen+6% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.09
Hullbreaker Horror+4% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$6.97
Peregrine Drake+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.31
Laboratory Maniac-5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.18
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar safe.
Run Away Together+16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.18
Familiar's Ruse+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.63
Flare of Denial+11% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.53
Resculpt+10% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.23
Reality Shift+10% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.29
Aetherize+9% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.44
Spider-Sense+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.12
March of Swirling Mist+8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.38
Rapid Hybridization+7% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.97
Negate+6% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.15
Daze+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.07
Foil+5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.71
Unsummon+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.22
Aetherspouts+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.76
Into the Flood Maw+4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.02
Snap+3% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$2.92
Filter Out+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.26
Jwari Disruption+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.38
Disdainful Stroke+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.20
Delay+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.16
Evacuation+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.40
Pongify+2% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$3.56
Mana Leak+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.32
Misdirection+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$12.46
Commandeer+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.83
Engulf the Shore+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.64
Dispel0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.39
Spell Pierce0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.27
Arcane Denial-2% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$2.66
Cryptic Command-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.69
An Offer You Can't Refuse-2% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$3.15
Ghostly Flicker-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.35
Sink into Stupor-3% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$8.75
Flusterstorm-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$7.57
Muddle the Mixture-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.02
Three Steps Ahead-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.70
Force of Negation-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$45.64
Narset's Reversal-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.68
Force of Will-6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$58.52
High Tide-6% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$2.09
Swan Song-6% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$11.92
Archmage's Charm-6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.13
Flow of Knowledge-7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.24
Cyclonic Rift-7% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$39.02
Mystical Tutor-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$17.66
Fierce Guardianship-9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$66.96
Mana Drain-11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$54.62
Opt-12% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.27
Frantic Search-16% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.77
Brainstorm-21% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.20
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar's game plan and control the board.
Spectral Deluge+12% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$4.22
Ravenform+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.30
Notorious Throng+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.48
Faerie Slumber Party+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.80
Chart a Course+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.15
Temporal Manipulation+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$11.44
Time Warp+5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$7.08
Inevitable Betrayal+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.24
Stolen Identity+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.51
Wash Out+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.40
Capture of Jingzhou+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$8.30
Walk the Aeons+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.33
Curse of the Swine+4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.33
River's Rebuke+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.53
Hidden Strings+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.39
Consuming Tide+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.51
Lórien Revealed-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.48
Sea Gate Restoration-3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$36.50
Solve the Equation-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$3.51
Preordain-11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.81
Windfall-13% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.38
Ponder-14% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.87
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Kefnet's Monument+26% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.44
The Indomitable+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$3.18
Sword of the Animist+11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.92
Dowsing Dagger+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$7.00
Quietus Spike+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.11
Crystal Shard+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.56
Thopter Fabricator+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.38
Explorer's Scope+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.24
Mask of Memory+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.42
Sword of Hearth and Home+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$18.20
The Key to the Vault+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.65
Panharmonicon+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.36
The Water Crystal-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.42
Wayfarer's Bauble-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.32
Lightning Greaves-3% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$3.29
Swiftfoot Boots-6% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Military Intelligence+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.35
Ominous Seas+19% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$1.43
Feywild Visitor+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.14
Dissipation Field+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.98
Curiosity+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.30
Teferi's Ageless Insight+9% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$5.84
Equilibrium+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.75
Waterbender Ascension+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.96
Imprisoned in the Moon+5% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.34
Nerd Rage+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.84
Combat Research+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.39
Curious Obsession+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.47
Eaten by Piranhas+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.35
Propaganda+3% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$2.58
Witness Protection+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.26
Unable to Scream+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.23
Amphibian Downpour+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.78
Aqueous Form+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Leyline of Anticipation+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.84
Back to Basics+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.09
Proft's Eidetic Memory0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.08
Psychic Corrosion-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.19
Mystic Remora-10% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$13.36
Rhystic Study-13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$67.58
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.56
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.28
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries-2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$10.60
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower+15% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$2.99
Rogue's Passage+14% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.38
Access Tunnel+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.58
Faerie Conclave+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.64
Terrain Generator+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.25
Halimar Depths+4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.40
Scavenger Grounds+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.31
Hall of Storm Giants+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.56
Muraganda Raceway+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.61
Lonely Sandbar+3% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.23
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+2% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$44.72
Desert of the Mindful+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.28
Remote Isle+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.22
Temple of the False God+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.18
Castle Vantress0% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.34
Mystic Sanctuary0% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$1.32
Agna Qel'a-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.87
Riptide Laboratory-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.65
Cephalid Coliseum-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
War Room-4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.63
Rivendell-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.31
Otawara, Soaring City-5% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$27.75
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Heraldic Banner+16% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.31
Strixhaven Stadium+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.39
Decanter of Endless Water+12% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$4.48
Thought Vessel+12% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$1.93
Gauntlet of Power+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.49
Sky Diamond+1% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.23
Caged Sun-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.89
Extraplanar Lens-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$14.06
Fellwar Stone-5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$10.75
Midnight Clock-5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.62
Mind Stone-5% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.32
Arcane Signet-7% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.37
Sol Ring-8% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$1.23
Lands
The mana base foundation for Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Hydroelectric Specimen+6% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.09
Jwari Disruption+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.38
Glasspool Mimic+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$6.88
Command Tower+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.24
Demolition Field+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Myriad Landscape+1% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.30
Island+0% Synergy
in 95% of decks
$0.08
Scalding Tarn0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$33.70
Misty Rainforest-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$35.48
Snow-Covered Island-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.01
Polluted Delta-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$20.42
Flooded Strand-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$15.64
Sink into Stupor-3% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$8.75
Sea Gate Restoration-3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$36.50
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Deck Stats
Based on 853 Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 22 |
| 3 | 12 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 3 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 31
- Instant 12
- Sorcery 4
- Artifact 10
- Enchantment 7
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 34
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 31 |
| Instant | 12 |
| Sorcery | 4 |
| Artifact | 10 |
| Enchantment | 7 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 34 |
Lands: 28 basic, 6 nonbasic
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| Month | Rank |
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| 2024-10 | 1647 |
| 2024-11 | 1449 |
| 2024-12 | 1434 |
| 2025-01 | 1833 |
| 2025-02 | 1724 |
| 2025-03 | 1140 |
| 2025-04 | 1116 |
| 2025-05 | 1273 |
| 2025-06 | 1676 |
| 2025-07 | 1585 |
| 2025-08 | 1616 |
| 2025-09 | 1586 |
| 2025-10 | 1557 |
| 2025-11 | 1805 |
| 2025-12 | 1783 |
| 2026-01 | 1613 |
| 2026-02 | 1855 |
| 2026-03 | 1747 |
| 2026-04 | 1883 |
| 2026-05 | 1890 |
| 2026-06 | 2060 |
| 2026-07 | 1999 |
| 2026-08 | 1898 |
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