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Knuckles the Echidna
Price tag $18.54

Legendary CreatureEchidna Warrior

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#675 Current Rank

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Knuckles the Echidna.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Knuckles the Echidna decks.

Smaug the Magnificent Smaug the Magnificent
+8% Synergy $67.70
The Ten Rings The Ten Rings
+3% Synergy $11.33
Captain America's Shield Captain America's Shield
+1% Synergy $1.02
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
+0% Synergy $20.50
Thor, God of Thunder Thor, God of Thunder
0% Synergy $7.97

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Knuckles the Echidna's abilities and overall game plan.

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+76% Synergy $6.86
Xorn Xorn
+72% Synergy $7.33
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+72% Synergy $14.54
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+63% Synergy $5.48
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+62% Synergy $5.17
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+62% Synergy $1.80
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+58% Synergy $5.42
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+55% Synergy $1.06
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+54% Synergy $2.14
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+53% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

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

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+52% Synergy $3.14
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+50% Synergy $2.34
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+49% Synergy $0.49
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+48% Synergy $0.45
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+48% Synergy $111.88
Big Score Big Score
+43% Synergy $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy $2.79
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $0.84
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+11% Synergy $11.72
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.40

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $102.47
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $16.41
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+0% Synergy $170.48
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+0% Synergy $110.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $130.39
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $41.51
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-2% Synergy $10.77

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Knuckles the Echidna's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+43% Synergy $13.81
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+41% Synergy $10.44
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+41% Synergy $5.63
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+40% Synergy $2.33
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+39% Synergy $0.88
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+38% Synergy $46.24
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+30% Synergy $0.31
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+30% Synergy $0.29
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+27% Synergy $2.50
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+25% Synergy $0.63
Prosperous Bandit Prosperous Bandit
+24% Synergy $0.35
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+23% Synergy $0.20
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+23% Synergy $2.51
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+22% Synergy $0.32
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+20% Synergy $0.68
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+19% Synergy $1.77
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+17% Synergy $0.75
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+17% Synergy $0.94
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+16% Synergy $13.80
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+15% Synergy $0.55
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+14% Synergy $0.71
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+14% Synergy $0.40
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+13% Synergy $0.38
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+13% Synergy $0.30
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+13% Synergy $1.69
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+12% Synergy $0.29
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+11% Synergy $1.99
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+10% Synergy $10.11
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+9% Synergy $24.64
J. Jonah Jameson J. Jonah Jameson
+8% Synergy $0.24
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+8% Synergy $2.44
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+7% Synergy $0.70
Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+7% Synergy $1.54
Hedron Detonator Hedron Detonator
+6% Synergy $7.74
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+6% Synergy $10.14
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+6% Synergy $0.35
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+6% Synergy $0.85
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.35
Rose Room Treasurer Rose Room Treasurer
+4% Synergy $0.42
Anger Anger
+4% Synergy $0.38
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+4% Synergy $21.20
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+3% Synergy $47.64
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+2% Synergy $2.32
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+2% Synergy $1.28
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
0% Synergy $4.25
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
0% Synergy $13.19
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-3% Synergy $0.46
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.10
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
-4% Synergy $3.44
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-5% Synergy $18.85

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Knuckles the Echidna safe.

Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+33% Synergy $2.39
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+24% Synergy $3.34
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+14% Synergy $8.16
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+14% Synergy $17.36
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+10% Synergy $0.41
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+5% Synergy $68.26
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+4% Synergy $0.31
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+4% Synergy $2.37
Reckless Ransacking Reckless Ransacking
+3% Synergy $0.25
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+0% Synergy $12.12
Pyroblast Pyroblast
0% Synergy $11.85
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $11.01
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-1% Synergy $1.24
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $16.68
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-2% Synergy $1.73
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-3% Synergy $10.74
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-3% Synergy $0.42
Reverberate Reverberate
-5% Synergy $2.84
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.26
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-6% Synergy $4.56
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-7% Synergy $0.88
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-7% Synergy $5.30
Seething Song Seething Song
-14% Synergy $12.58
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-14% Synergy $0.17

Sorceries

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

Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+43% Synergy $0.42
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+34% Synergy $0.26
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+34% Synergy $0.41
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+27% Synergy $0.65
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+23% Synergy $0.65
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+20% Synergy $2.77
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+18% Synergy $13.84
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+15% Synergy $10.33
Last Chance Last Chance
+11% Synergy $5.97
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+10% Synergy $0.99
Warrior's Oath Warrior's Oath
+8% Synergy $18.15
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+8% Synergy $5.92
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+7% Synergy $1.37
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+7% Synergy $1.36
Megaton's Fate Megaton's Fate
+5% Synergy $0.28
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+4% Synergy $1.37
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.48
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+2% Synergy $1.12
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+1% Synergy $0.34
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $2107.72
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
0% Synergy $6.81
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $0.95
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $9.16
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-4% Synergy $0.30
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $8.00
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-6% Synergy $0.26
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.32
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-15% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+42% Synergy $0.34
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+33% Synergy $35.89
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+30% Synergy $1.17
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+29% Synergy $5.94
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+25% Synergy $19.22
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+22% Synergy $5.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $3.44
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+20% Synergy $44.89
Coin of Mastery Coin of Mastery
+19% Synergy $1.49
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+19% Synergy $0.82
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+16% Synergy $22.87
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+15% Synergy $3.46
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+14% Synergy $0.39
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+11% Synergy $1.06
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+11% Synergy $43.20
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+11% Synergy $44.87
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+11% Synergy $0.40
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+11% Synergy $0.52
Improvised Arsenal Improvised Arsenal
+10% Synergy $0.49
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+10% Synergy $16.44
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+10% Synergy $28.03
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+9% Synergy $0.25
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+8% Synergy $1.23
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+8% Synergy $2.63
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+8% Synergy $7.83
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+8% Synergy $1.97
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $4.06
Treasure Chest Treasure Chest
+7% Synergy $0.48
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+6% Synergy $2.97
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+6% Synergy $4.57
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+5% Synergy $0.32
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+5% Synergy $6.58
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.44
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+3% Synergy $2.91
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+3% Synergy $0.72
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+3% Synergy $4.45
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $39.19
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+3% Synergy $12.43
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+3% Synergy $17.11
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $5.11
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+2% Synergy $0.60
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+1% Synergy $2.92
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+1% Synergy $6.69
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+0% Synergy $8.57
Shadowspear Shadowspear
0% Synergy $32.70
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
0% Synergy $2.58
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.33
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-9% Synergy $3.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Knuckles the Echidna's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+43% Synergy $0.22
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+39% Synergy $1.21
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+36% Synergy $4.30
Super State Super State
+33% Synergy $22.24
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+26% Synergy $12.39
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+26% Synergy $4.98
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+26% Synergy $2.93
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+22% Synergy $5.89
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+17% Synergy $0.13
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+16% Synergy $33.99
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+13% Synergy $0.26
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+8% Synergy $2.03
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+5% Synergy $6.29
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+2% Synergy $0.53
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-5% Synergy $7.16

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Knuckles the Echidna to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+12% Synergy $1.31
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+3% Synergy $17.96
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+3% Synergy $5.00

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+47% Synergy $3.94
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+40% Synergy $2.19
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+25% Synergy $14.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.38
The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+19% Synergy $0.31
Fountainport Fountainport
+14% Synergy $3.41
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+11% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+10% Synergy $40.63
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.37
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.36
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $10.90
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $3.11
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+4% Synergy $0.27
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $6.87
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.60
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+0% Synergy $51.97
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $7.77
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-2% Synergy $1.48
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-6% Synergy $0.28
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-7% Synergy $17.00
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-7% Synergy $1.41
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-8% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+14% Synergy $0.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.75
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $0.67
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+7% Synergy $241.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $2.16
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $36.45
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $2.79
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $75.70
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+3% Synergy $18.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.31
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.27
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+0% Synergy $0.41
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.58
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $29.72
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $3.76

Lands

The mana base foundation for Knuckles the Echidna decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Command Tower Command Tower
+17% Synergy $0.42
Power Depot Power Depot
+8% Synergy $0.46
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+7% Synergy $0.29
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+7% Synergy $0.36
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.07
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $0.95
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $16.68
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $9.16
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.25

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