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Jin-Gitaxias
Price tag $13.70

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Praetor

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#711 Current Rank
#818 Last Week
#617 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Jin-Gitaxias.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Jin-Gitaxias decks.

Insight Engine Insight Engine
+4% Synergy $1.07
Unravel Unravel
+3% Synergy $0.06
The Endstone The Endstone
+2% Synergy $5.07
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
-3% Synergy $17.58
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
-3% Synergy $0.26

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Jin-Gitaxias's abilities and overall game plan.

Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+61% Synergy $0.21
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+51% Synergy $0.18
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+50% Synergy $6.92
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+48% Synergy $3.14
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+48% Synergy $0.38
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+45% Synergy $6.72
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+43% Synergy $0.15
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+40% Synergy $0.13
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+39% Synergy $1.30
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+39% Synergy $2.00

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Jin-Gitaxias decks.

Omniscience Omniscience
+38% Synergy $5.19
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+38% Synergy $0.42
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+36% Synergy $0.15
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+33% Synergy $0.85
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+30% Synergy $0.44
High Tide High Tide
+19% Synergy $1.22
Propaganda Propaganda
+18% Synergy $2.35
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+12% Synergy $3.78
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.34
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+48% Synergy $10.89
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+17% Synergy $35.46
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+16% Synergy $19.02
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+16% Synergy $2.11
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+14% Synergy $49.29
Expropriate Expropriate
+13% Synergy $11.16
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+11% Synergy $15.45
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+11% Synergy $42.02
Force of Will Force of Will
+7% Synergy $61.91
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $46.53

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Jin-Gitaxias's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+36% Synergy $2.64
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+25% Synergy $5.25
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+23% Synergy $0.28
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+22% Synergy $0.20
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+18% Synergy $1.20
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+16% Synergy $1.59
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+12% Synergy $10.27
Serum Sovereign Serum Sovereign
+12% Synergy $0.15
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+11% Synergy $3.54
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+11% Synergy $0.57
Spellskite Spellskite
+11% Synergy $10.76
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+11% Synergy $0.20
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+11% Synergy $4.32
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+10% Synergy $0.71
Trawler Drake Trawler Drake
+10% Synergy $0.05
Gitaxian Anatomist Gitaxian Anatomist
+10% Synergy $0.03
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+8% Synergy $1.96
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+8% Synergy $4.80
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+7% Synergy $2.47
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+7% Synergy $1.58
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+7% Synergy $6.86
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+7% Synergy $1.00
Viral Drake Viral Drake
+7% Synergy $2.49
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+5% Synergy $2.16
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+5% Synergy $39.87
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+5% Synergy $41.74
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+5% Synergy $0.13
Malcator's Watcher Malcator's Watcher
+5% Synergy $0.05
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+4% Synergy $1.19
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+3% Synergy $0.27
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.16
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+3% Synergy $35.62
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+2% Synergy $6.31
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+1% Synergy $0.38
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+1% Synergy $0.30
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+1% Synergy $0.28
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
0% Synergy $0.22
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
0% Synergy $0.49
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
0% Synergy $2.55
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
-1% Synergy $0.40
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
-1% Synergy $0.28
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
-1% Synergy $0.09
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
-2% Synergy $2.62
Spellseeker Spellseeker
-2% Synergy $12.94
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
-2% Synergy $16.60
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.25
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
-5% Synergy $2.48
Spark Double Spark Double
-7% Synergy $7.92

Instants

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

Serum Snare Serum Snare
+36% Synergy $0.17
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+30% Synergy $0.23
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+28% Synergy $0.33
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+24% Synergy $1.18
Unwind Unwind
+23% Synergy $1.02
Quick Study Quick Study
+23% Synergy $0.30
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+17% Synergy $0.25
Rewind Rewind
+15% Synergy $0.38
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+14% Synergy $0.24
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+13% Synergy $0.22
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+13% Synergy $0.37
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+12% Synergy $5.73
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+11% Synergy $0.27
Radstorm Radstorm
+11% Synergy $2.29
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+10% Synergy $1.39
Disallow Disallow
+10% Synergy $1.55
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+9% Synergy $44.85
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+9% Synergy $51.18
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.87
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.17
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+7% Synergy $0.44
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+7% Synergy $3.17
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+6% Synergy $7.45
Filter Out Filter Out
+6% Synergy $0.18
Misdirection Misdirection
+6% Synergy $6.75
Gush Gush
+6% Synergy $2.53
Refute Refute
+5% Synergy $0.11
Evacuation Evacuation
+4% Synergy $0.14
Foil Foil
+4% Synergy $0.84
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+4% Synergy $0.39
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+4% Synergy $0.12
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+3% Synergy $3.93
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $1.45
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.45
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.18
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+1% Synergy $14.92
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
0% Synergy $1.19
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
0% Synergy $0.19
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $8.03
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.26
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $1.38
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-3% Synergy $2.27
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $2.22
Snap Snap
-5% Synergy $2.17
Resculpt Resculpt
-6% Synergy $0.28
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-7% Synergy $1.83
Opt Opt
-8% Synergy $0.14
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-10% Synergy $13.39

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Jin-Gitaxias's game plan and control the board.

Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+35% Synergy $3.24
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+33% Synergy $0.42
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+30% Synergy $0.09
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+21% Synergy $3.35
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+20% Synergy $1.94
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+19% Synergy $33.64
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+17% Synergy $0.22
Time Warp Time Warp
+16% Synergy $12.32
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+14% Synergy $0.37
Windfall Windfall
+12% Synergy $4.82
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+10% Synergy $9.74
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+9% Synergy $3.89
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+9% Synergy $0.10
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+8% Synergy $3.26
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+7% Synergy $3.04
Beacon of Tomorrows Beacon of Tomorrows
+7% Synergy $1.97
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+6% Synergy $1.43
Lunar Insight Lunar Insight
+6% Synergy $0.14
Eyes of Gitaxias Eyes of Gitaxias
+6% Synergy $0.04
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $1.83
Stock Up Stock Up
+5% Synergy $8.41
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+5% Synergy $7.88
Temporal Trespass Temporal Trespass
+5% Synergy $2.64
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+5% Synergy $1.15
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+5% Synergy $0.60
Distorted Curiosity Distorted Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.07
Ravenform Ravenform
+4% Synergy $0.15
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+4% Synergy $13.78
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+4% Synergy $3.14
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+4% Synergy $0.23
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+3% Synergy $0.71
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+3% Synergy $0.43
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+3% Synergy $0.15
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+2% Synergy $0.62
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+1% Synergy $0.97
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.27
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
0% Synergy $2.81
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.33
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
-3% Synergy $8.31
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.21
Preordain Preordain
-5% Synergy $0.61
Fabricate Fabricate
-6% Synergy $8.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+25% Synergy $4.13
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+11% Synergy $2.79
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+6% Synergy $0.49
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $82.60
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+5% Synergy $18.82
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+5% Synergy $5.32
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+4% Synergy $4.54
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+4% Synergy $0.32
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+4% Synergy $0.17
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+3% Synergy $7.65
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+1% Synergy $23.53
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $19.92
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.26
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-2% Synergy $2.13
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-6% Synergy $17.19
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-7% Synergy $32.79
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Jin-Gitaxias's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+32% Synergy $3.01
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+18% Synergy $1.34
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+15% Synergy $0.69
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+12% Synergy $8.45
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+11% Synergy $0.38
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+10% Synergy $0.83
Mesmerizing Dose Mesmerizing Dose
+10% Synergy $0.06
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+9% Synergy $0.16
As Foretold As Foretold
+9% Synergy $1.31
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+9% Synergy $0.97
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+7% Synergy $1.41
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $3.33
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+5% Synergy $1.22
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+5% Synergy $0.12
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+4% Synergy $5.10
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+4% Synergy $1.41
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+4% Synergy $0.81
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+4% Synergy $0.60
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+4% Synergy $3.85
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+3% Synergy $4.36
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+2% Synergy $4.51
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+2% Synergy $1.79
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+1% Synergy $5.59
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+1% Synergy $0.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Jin-Gitaxias to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+21% Synergy $3.85
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+11% Synergy $7.04
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+5% Synergy $1.15
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+4% Synergy $0.63
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+3% Synergy $18.28
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+3% Synergy $2.57
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
-4% Synergy $18.28

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+20% Synergy $2.59
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+11% Synergy $0.05
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $1.39
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $18.65
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.24
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $35.89
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.76
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $95.44
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $5.94
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+1% Synergy $2.98
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $7.45
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+1% Synergy $1.81
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $2.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.15
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
0% Synergy $0.37
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $41.89
Rivendell Rivendell
-3% Synergy $1.04
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-4% Synergy $0.09
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
-4% Synergy $0.97
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-8% Synergy $10.78
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-11% Synergy $0.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+28% Synergy $2.50
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+26% Synergy $2.88
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+24% Synergy $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+21% Synergy $1.15
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+16% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.17
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+13% Synergy $1.26
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+11% Synergy $0.28
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+10% Synergy $20.12
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+9% Synergy $16.23
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+9% Synergy $10.65
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $2.70
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+6% Synergy $10.68
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.13
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.52
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.34
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $77.64
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.02
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.28
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $39.82
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+2% Synergy $31.25
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.60
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $4.92
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+1% Synergy $4.19
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.17
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $103.74
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-4% Synergy $173.92
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $26.29
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-5% Synergy $3.81

Lands

The mana base foundation for Jin-Gitaxias decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+19% Synergy $33.64
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.87
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.21
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+4% Synergy $0.39
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.16
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+3% Synergy $0.62
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.04
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $34.92
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy $40.36
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $24.05
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $27.41
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.70
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $13.93
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-2% Synergy $0.80

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