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Jackdaw
Price tag $0.47

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#1135 Current Rank
#1235 Last Week
#2100 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Jackdaw.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Jackdaw decks.

Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+15% Synergy $0.12
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+6% Synergy $0.27
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+6% Synergy $29.30
Rook Turret Rook Turret
+6% Synergy $0.04
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
0% Synergy $41.45

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Jackdaw's abilities and overall game plan.

Great Furnace Great Furnace
+68% Synergy $2.31
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+67% Synergy $0.62
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+45% Synergy $1.07
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+44% Synergy $0.70
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+43% Synergy $1.32
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+41% Synergy $0.29
Key to the City Key to the City
+37% Synergy $0.41
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+36% Synergy $0.63
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+35% Synergy $0.18
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+28% Synergy $8.43

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Jackdaw decks.

Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+26% Synergy $0.38
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+24% Synergy $0.48
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+23% Synergy $6.13
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+20% Synergy $27.60
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+11% Synergy $0.33
Big Score Big Score
+8% Synergy $0.68
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $1.88
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $1.36
Counterspell Counterspell
-14% Synergy $1.83
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-15% Synergy $0.55

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+10% Synergy $11.39
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+5% Synergy $442.75
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $375.28
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+5% Synergy $5.73
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $647.46
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+2% Synergy $8.67
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $73.25
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $73.14
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $95.78
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.67

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Jackdaw's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+23% Synergy $2.78
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+23% Synergy $1.64
Mary Read and Anne Bonny Mary Read and Anne Bonny
+21% Synergy $0.46
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+21% Synergy $0.44
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+20% Synergy $0.35
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+20% Synergy $0.85
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+20% Synergy $2.17
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+19% Synergy $3.63
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+19% Synergy $3.58
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+19% Synergy $0.23
Wonder Wonder
+18% Synergy $1.44
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+18% Synergy $1.13
Memnite Memnite
+18% Synergy $1.19
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+18% Synergy $0.08
Surly Badgersaur Surly Badgersaur
+18% Synergy $7.12
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+18% Synergy $0.47
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+16% Synergy $0.11
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+15% Synergy $0.45
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+15% Synergy $0.43
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+15% Synergy $0.32
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
+15% Synergy $0.46
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+14% Synergy $0.23
Fearless Swashbuckler Fearless Swashbuckler
+14% Synergy $0.17
Ticket Tortoise Ticket Tortoise
+14% Synergy $0.04
Piggy Bank Piggy Bank
+14% Synergy $0.08
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
+13% Synergy $0.09
Brallin, Skyshark Rider Brallin, Skyshark Rider
+13% Synergy $2.86
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+13% Synergy $0.53
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+13% Synergy $0.07
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
+13% Synergy $0.19
Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+12% Synergy $1.09
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+12% Synergy $3.53
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+12% Synergy $0.35
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+12% Synergy $0.17
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+12% Synergy $6.65
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+11% Synergy $7.70
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+11% Synergy $1.01
Xorn Xorn
+11% Synergy $5.37
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+11% Synergy $0.20
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+11% Synergy $4.39
Enterprising Scallywag Enterprising Scallywag
+11% Synergy $0.05
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+11% Synergy $0.18
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+10% Synergy $2.79
Rielle, the Everwise Rielle, the Everwise
+10% Synergy $1.73
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.31
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+9% Synergy $0.75
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+9% Synergy $12.89
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+6% Synergy $1.62
The Locust God The Locust God
+4% Synergy $4.89
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-18% Synergy $4.98

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Jackdaw safe.

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+14% Synergy $4.01
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+12% Synergy $1.09
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+10% Synergy $1.11
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+7% Synergy $1.04
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+6% Synergy $3.43
Fiery Cannonade Fiery Cannonade
+6% Synergy $0.12
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+5% Synergy $1.84
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.12
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+5% Synergy $0.15
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+5% Synergy $0.21
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+5% Synergy $0.24
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+4% Synergy $9.25
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+4% Synergy $0.51
Miscast Miscast
+3% Synergy $1.17
Access Denied Access Denied
+3% Synergy $3.12
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+2% Synergy $12.04
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $15.27
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $48.96
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-1% Synergy $15.20
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
-1% Synergy $6.98
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-1% Synergy $5.27
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-1% Synergy $0.35
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $2.15
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-2% Synergy $14.34
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.09
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.61
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.28
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-3% Synergy $7.15
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $48.12
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $59.06
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-5% Synergy $1.62
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.86
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $43.81
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-7% Synergy $1.13
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-7% Synergy $0.25
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $7.01
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $42.26
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-12% Synergy $0.18
Negate Negate
-14% Synergy $0.29
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $12.80
Snap Snap
-15% Synergy $2.09
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-17% Synergy $1.13
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-17% Synergy $47.21
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-30% Synergy $0.39

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Jackdaw's game plan and control the board.

Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+13% Synergy $0.35
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+12% Synergy $0.69
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+11% Synergy $0.26
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+7% Synergy $1.56
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+5% Synergy $0.65
Change of Fortune Change of Fortune
+5% Synergy $0.26
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+5% Synergy $6.56
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+5% Synergy $0.81
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+4% Synergy $0.26
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+4% Synergy $0.20
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+4% Synergy $0.19
Reshape Reshape
+4% Synergy $3.00
Fabricate Fabricate
+3% Synergy $8.16
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+3% Synergy $0.37
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+3% Synergy $2.84
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+2% Synergy $0.41
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+2% Synergy $0.24
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-1% Synergy $0.22
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $1474.14
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-2% Synergy $4.16
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $9.12
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $2.95
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $23.45
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $4.72
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-17% Synergy $0.27
Ponder Ponder
-32% Synergy $1.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Manifold Key Manifold Key
+24% Synergy $1.00
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+20% Synergy $8.85
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+19% Synergy $3.57
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+18% Synergy $1.37
The Belligerent The Belligerent
+17% Synergy $0.24
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+16% Synergy $28.62
Spellbook Spellbook
+16% Synergy $1.44
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+16% Synergy $4.93
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+16% Synergy $1.00
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+15% Synergy $1.16
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+15% Synergy $0.92
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+14% Synergy $9.14
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+13% Synergy $1.42
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+13% Synergy $0.21
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+13% Synergy $0.31
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+13% Synergy $0.32
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+13% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+12% Synergy $2.59
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+12% Synergy $4.13
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+11% Synergy $0.26
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+11% Synergy $44.75
Boosted Sloop Boosted Sloop
+10% Synergy $0.07
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+10% Synergy $0.07
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+9% Synergy $0.27
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+9% Synergy $0.15
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+9% Synergy $0.05
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+9% Synergy $0.15
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+9% Synergy $0.50
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+8% Synergy $18.57
Clown Car Clown Car
+8% Synergy $4.92
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+8% Synergy $1.71
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+8% Synergy $15.92
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+8% Synergy $5.21
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+8% Synergy $1.32
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+8% Synergy $1.31
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+7% Synergy $1.16
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+7% Synergy $9.47
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+7% Synergy $4.17
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+7% Synergy $3.51
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+6% Synergy $12.93
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+6% Synergy $5.87
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $2.32
Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+6% Synergy $1.31
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+6% Synergy $0.52
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+6% Synergy $0.23
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+5% Synergy $0.20
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+5% Synergy $1.16
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.77
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.37

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Jackdaw's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+21% Synergy $3.71
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+19% Synergy $6.02
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+18% Synergy $1.16
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+15% Synergy $0.29
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+14% Synergy $0.58
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+13% Synergy $6.76
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+10% Synergy $0.92
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+8% Synergy $1.96
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+7% Synergy $9.77
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+7% Synergy $0.10
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+6% Synergy $0.17
Double Down Double Down
+5% Synergy $0.72
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+4% Synergy $0.70
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+3% Synergy $1.94
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+3% Synergy $7.29
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $1.20
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $10.13
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $47.59

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Jackdaw to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+17% Synergy $4.86
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+8% Synergy $6.36
Saheeli, Filigree Master Saheeli, Filigree Master
+8% Synergy $0.69
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+6% Synergy $0.23
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+6% Synergy $0.37
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+5% Synergy $0.71
Saheeli, the Gifted Saheeli, the Gifted
+5% Synergy $1.81
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+4% Synergy $16.34

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.34
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+23% Synergy $1.02
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+16% Synergy $9.61
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+16% Synergy $0.30
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+14% Synergy $40.49
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+11% Synergy $0.70
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+10% Synergy $10.54
Rocky Roads Rocky Roads
+8% Synergy $0.04
Reef Roads Reef Roads
+8% Synergy $0.06
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+5% Synergy $0.25
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $1.61
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+3% Synergy $50.67
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $1.86
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $16.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.45
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-3% Synergy $0.10
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $5.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+18% Synergy $0.59
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+16% Synergy $2.24
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+15% Synergy $1.56
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+14% Synergy $157.10
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+14% Synergy $0.20
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+14% Synergy $11.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $1.28
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+12% Synergy $7.31
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+10% Synergy $0.76
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $1.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.41
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+6% Synergy $1.68
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+5% Synergy $0.73
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+5% Synergy $3.01
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $66.81
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $23.83
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+2% Synergy $0.32
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $1.26
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $2.58
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.27
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.38
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $3.01
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Jackdaw decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+55% Synergy $0.19
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+18% Synergy $0.17
Power Depot Power Depot
+16% Synergy $0.42
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+14% Synergy $12.52
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+13% Synergy $0.51
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+11% Synergy $0.22
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+9% Synergy $16.57
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+8% Synergy $2.24
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+7% Synergy $17.18
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+6% Synergy $2.76
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+6% Synergy $25.70
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+4% Synergy $0.30
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+4% Synergy $13.53
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+4% Synergy $0.66
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+3% Synergy $0.24
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.31
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $14.91
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $25.85
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.47
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.70
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $16.70
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $43.35
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.11
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $25.56
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.46
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.29
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $29.83
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-3% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.18
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-6% Synergy $2.62
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $10.46
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-7% Synergy $0.22
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-11% Synergy $0.03
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-15% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-19% Synergy $0.31

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