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Jin-Gitaxias
Price tag $10.86

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

#715 Current Rank
#735 Last Week
#693 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Jin-Gitaxias.

New Cards

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

Expansion Algorithm Expansion Algorithm
+5% Synergy $2.36
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+3% Synergy $0.33
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+3% Synergy $0.51
Iron Man, Futurist Paragon Iron Man, Futurist Paragon
+2% Synergy $8.00
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+0% Synergy $8.73

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 $0.34
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+51% Synergy $10.45
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+51% Synergy $0.29
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+49% Synergy $12.26
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+47% Synergy $3.90
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+47% Synergy $1.62
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+44% Synergy $8.80
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+44% Synergy $0.28
Omniscience Omniscience
+41% Synergy $6.62
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+41% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

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

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+39% Synergy $1.44
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+39% Synergy $5.34
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+36% Synergy $1.63
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+28% Synergy $1.44
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+27% Synergy $1.10
Propaganda Propaganda
+20% Synergy $3.11
High Tide High Tide
+19% Synergy $1.73
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+14% Synergy $6.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+4% Synergy $1.39
Counterspell Counterspell
+0% Synergy $3.67

Game Changers

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

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+17% Synergy $2.09
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+15% Synergy $34.55
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+15% Synergy $22.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+13% Synergy $66.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+10% Synergy $58.52
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+9% Synergy $18.15
Force of Will Force of Will
+6% Synergy $64.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+4% Synergy $41.55
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $108.02
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $129.20

Creatures

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

Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+38% Synergy $1.14
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+34% Synergy $0.28
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+25% Synergy $2.15
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+24% Synergy $0.43
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+21% Synergy $0.37
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+18% Synergy $0.67
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+16% Synergy $2.64
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+13% Synergy $5.92
Spellskite Spellskite
+12% Synergy $8.06
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+11% Synergy $0.89
Serum Sovereign Serum Sovereign
+10% Synergy $0.32
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.33
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+9% Synergy $4.39
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+9% Synergy $10.12
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+9% Synergy $2.15
Gitaxian Anatomist Gitaxian Anatomist
+9% Synergy $0.12
Trawler Drake Trawler Drake
+9% Synergy $0.09
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+8% Synergy $0.53
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+7% Synergy $3.42
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+7% Synergy $9.09
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+6% Synergy $6.27
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+6% Synergy $2.38
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+6% Synergy $4.26
Viral Drake Viral Drake
+6% Synergy $2.68
Malcator's Watcher Malcator's Watcher
+5% Synergy $0.12
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+5% Synergy $4.28
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+4% Synergy $3.14
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+4% Synergy $0.33
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+4% Synergy $46.78
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+3% Synergy $54.66
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+2% Synergy $34.88
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+2% Synergy $0.36
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.80
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+1% Synergy $37.48
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+1% Synergy $0.40
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+0% Synergy $7.44
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+0% Synergy $0.32
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
0% Synergy $6.08
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
0% Synergy $4.33
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
0% Synergy $0.33
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
0% Synergy $0.25
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
0% Synergy $0.86
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
-1% Synergy $0.27
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
-1% Synergy $1.73
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
-1% Synergy $0.54
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
-1% Synergy $1.37
Spellseeker Spellseeker
-2% Synergy $17.01
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.31
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
-4% Synergy $4.03
Spark Double Spark Double
-7% Synergy $10.10

Instants

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

Serum Snare Serum Snare
+36% Synergy $0.29
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+31% Synergy $0.27
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+28% Synergy $0.53
Unwind Unwind
+24% Synergy $1.07
Quick Study Quick Study
+20% Synergy $0.17
Rewind Rewind
+17% Synergy $0.44
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+16% Synergy $0.30
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+14% Synergy $0.37
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+14% Synergy $0.44
Disallow Disallow
+13% Synergy $1.74
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+11% Synergy $5.85
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+11% Synergy $0.34
Radstorm Radstorm
+11% Synergy $5.36
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+9% Synergy $55.81
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+9% Synergy $2.49
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+8% Synergy $50.70
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+7% Synergy $0.25
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+7% Synergy $2.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $6.82
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+6% Synergy $0.25
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+6% Synergy $6.07
Gush Gush
+6% Synergy $2.88
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+6% Synergy $1.00
Foil Foil
+5% Synergy $3.39
Misdirection Misdirection
+5% Synergy $10.64
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+4% Synergy $0.38
Refute Refute
+4% Synergy $0.21
Commandeer Commandeer
+4% Synergy $3.54
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+4% Synergy $0.17
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.27
Evacuation Evacuation
+3% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $2.01
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.41
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $15.83
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+0% Synergy $18.37
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+0% Synergy $0.23
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+0% Synergy $0.24
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+0% Synergy $1.73
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.00
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-1% Synergy $8.60
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-2% Synergy $2.60
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.20
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.26
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $0.50
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-4% Synergy $2.30
Resculpt Resculpt
-4% Synergy $0.19
Snap Snap
-4% Synergy $3.40
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.72
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-9% Synergy $0.48
Opt Opt
-9% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

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

Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+37% Synergy $8.11
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+34% Synergy $0.44
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+30% Synergy $0.24
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+21% Synergy $3.71
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+20% Synergy $4.48
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+17% Synergy $37.03
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+15% Synergy $0.24
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+14% Synergy $0.47
Time Warp Time Warp
+14% Synergy $14.00
Windfall Windfall
+13% Synergy $4.94
Expropriate Expropriate
+11% Synergy $14.27
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+9% Synergy $6.00
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+9% Synergy $12.43
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+8% Synergy $0.27
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+8% Synergy $4.09
Stock Up Stock Up
+5% Synergy $1.88
Beacon of Tomorrows Beacon of Tomorrows
+5% Synergy $3.08
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+5% Synergy $7.35
Lunar Insight Lunar Insight
+5% Synergy $0.21
Eyes of Gitaxias Eyes of Gitaxias
+5% Synergy $0.07
Ravenform Ravenform
+4% Synergy $0.30
Temporal Trespass Temporal Trespass
+4% Synergy $3.36
Distorted Curiosity Distorted Curiosity
+4% Synergy $0.21
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+4% Synergy $10.91
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+4% Synergy $1.62
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+3% Synergy $0.35
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $3.50
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+3% Synergy $1.77
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+3% Synergy $14.11
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+2% Synergy $0.48
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+1% Synergy $4.30
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+0% Synergy $0.32
Serum Visions Serum Visions
0% Synergy $1.34
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.75
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
-1% Synergy $5.50
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-3% Synergy $0.31
Fabricate Fabricate
-4% Synergy $9.53
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+26% Synergy $5.67
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+10% Synergy $3.61
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+7% Synergy $1.11
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+5% Synergy $13.94
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+4% Synergy $0.66
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+4% Synergy $10.84
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+3% Synergy $9.18
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+3% Synergy $0.34
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+0% Synergy $30.62
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $24.31
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
0% Synergy $4.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.30
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-4% Synergy $13.86
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-6% Synergy $47.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+35% Synergy $4.44
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+18% Synergy $1.70
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+14% Synergy $1.23
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+12% Synergy $12.00
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+10% Synergy $1.35
As Foretold As Foretold
+10% Synergy $1.71
Mesmerizing Dose Mesmerizing Dose
+9% Synergy $0.16
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+8% Synergy $0.51
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+8% Synergy $0.25
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+7% Synergy $1.67
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+6% Synergy $2.31
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $8.43
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+4% Synergy $1.96
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+4% Synergy $1.38
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+4% Synergy $0.38
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+4% Synergy $1.98
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+3% Synergy $4.70
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+3% Synergy $1.92
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+3% Synergy $1.59
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+2% Synergy $6.90
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+2% Synergy $7.26
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+1% Synergy $1.13
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+1% Synergy $6.21

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+19% Synergy $5.08
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+10% Synergy $10.32
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+5% Synergy $1.02
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+4% Synergy $0.93
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+3% Synergy $17.95
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+2% Synergy $1.74
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
-2% Synergy $23.01

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+39% Synergy $2.03
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+20% Synergy $2.94
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+10% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $0.85
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $30.88
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.29
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $51.37
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $10.00
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.34
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $7.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $11.15
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+1% Synergy $0.36
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+1% Synergy $2.21
War Room War Room
+0% Synergy $2.52
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.40
Rivendell Rivendell
-2% Synergy $1.74
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $40.73
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
-3% Synergy $10.38
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
-4% Synergy $0.65
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-4% Synergy $0.22
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-4% Synergy $0.28
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-9% Synergy $9.71
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-11% Synergy $0.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+28% Synergy $4.57
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+25% Synergy $4.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+21% Synergy $2.51
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+21% Synergy $0.63
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+19% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.33
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+13% Synergy $1.00
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+11% Synergy $0.31
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $4.53
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+8% Synergy $14.56
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $35.66
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+7% Synergy $20.66
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.08
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+5% Synergy $14.53
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $1.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.21
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.23
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $11.98
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $109.80
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.59
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $0.88
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $5.73
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $2.20
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.30
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-1% Synergy $167.83
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-3% Synergy $240.66
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-3% Synergy $3.66
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $37.63

Lands

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

Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+17% Synergy $37.03
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $6.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.33
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+4% Synergy $0.38
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+3% Synergy $0.36
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.80
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $49.31
Island Island
+0% Synergy $0.07
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy $52.29
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $36.04
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $1.01
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $36.97
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $18.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $16.02

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