Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant
$0.53
$0.53Legendary Creature — Human Druid
Mono-red Dragon tribal that uses a cheap commander for Treasure ramp, then lands hasty Dragons and burns the table with triggers.
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Sarkhan is a two-mana 2/2. When it enters, you may behold a Dragon, either one you control or one revealed from your hand, to create a Treasure. Every Dragon that enters under your control puts a +1/+1 counter on Sarkhan and makes it a flying Dragon until end of turn. The deck plays early mana and cost reducers, then a run of Dragons that grow Sarkhan into a real commander damage threat.
In the recorded games, Dragon Tempest gave haste and dealt damage whenever a Dragon entered, and Thunderbreak Regent punished opponents who targeted the Dragons. Urza's Incubator and Cloud Key cut costs, while Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer added early Treasure and cards. Commander's Plate turned Sarkhan into a protected attacker, and The Reaver Cleaver made more Treasure off combat damage. The deck applied steady pressure and set the pace in most games. Small creatures early meant cheap removal and blockers could slow it, and running out of Dragons left it with little to do.
How it feels to play against
Fair Game
Interactive and enjoyable to play against.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1273
Current Rank
#1315
Last Week
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Past 2 Years
1,464
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant.
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Generic Commader Episode 35- Tarkir Dragonstorm Kotis v Felothar v Sarkhan v Shiko
CRAZY Dragonstorm Battle ft. TaaliaVess + MTGMuddstah | Betor vs Sarkhan vs Zurgo vs Teval | DM #5
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant decks.
Draconic Visitor+30% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$3.68
Kiora of Fire and Ashes+2% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$0.24
Way of the Pyromancer+1% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$0.30
Ajani's Anguish0% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$0.83
Samut, Hazoret's Champion-1% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$3.21
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant's abilities and overall game plan.
Lathliss, Dragon Queen+83% Synergy
in 87% of decks
$0.49
Dragon Tempest+79% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$3.44
Dragonlord's Servant+75% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.40
Dragonspeaker Shaman+75% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$2.79
Ganax, Astral Hunter+68% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$5.32
Dragon's Hoard+68% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.66
Scourge of Valkas+65% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$3.92
Breaching Dragonstorm+64% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.25
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind+61% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.41
Thunderbreak Regent+60% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.35
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant decks.
Lathliss, Dragon Queen+83% Synergy
in 87% of decks
$0.49
Dragon Tempest+79% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$3.44
Dragonlord's Servant+75% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.40
Dragonspeaker Shaman+75% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$2.79
Ganax, Astral Hunter+68% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$5.32
Scourge of Valkas+65% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$3.92
Breaching Dragonstorm+64% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.25
Goldspan Dragon+58% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$11.25
Ruby Medallion+10% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$14.47
Chaos Warp+7% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.96
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Jeska's Will+1% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$40.79
The One Ring-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$111.03
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$125.91
Gamble-9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$17.74
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Thunderbreak Regent+60% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.35
Utvara Hellkite+58% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$16.10
Wrathful Red Dragon+57% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$12.25
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky+56% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.35
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames+54% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.50
Stormscale Scion+53% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$3.42
Thundermane Dragon+53% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.16
Parapet Thrasher+53% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$3.16
Dragonmaster Outcast+52% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.37
Scourge of the Throne+49% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.61
Terror of the Peaks+49% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$29.11
Goldlust Triad+47% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$5.22
Leyline Tyrant+43% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$2.07
Twinflame Tyrant+42% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$26.64
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest+40% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$4.39
Minion of the Mighty+38% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.82
Reckless Barbarian+37% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.33
Cavern-Hoard Dragon+37% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$20.96
Balefire Dragon+37% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$15.73
Hellkite Tyrant+36% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$5.22
Firespitter Whelp+34% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.34
Nesting Dragon+33% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.38
Magmatic Hellkite+32% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.62
Ancient Copper Dragon+32% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$136.78
Shivan Devastator+32% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$2.96
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.36
Rapacious Dragon+29% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.30
Bonehoard Dracosaur+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$15.04
Patron of the Arts+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.23
Smaug the Magnificent+26% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$19.27
Stormshriek Feral+26% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.21
Skyline Despot+25% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.97
Hellkite Charger+23% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$2.82
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.37
Verix Bladewing+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.30
Chaos Dragon+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$4.31
Steel Hellkite+18% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.34
Desert Were-Worm+17% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.43
Tyrant's Familiar+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.82
Terror of Mount Velus+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$4.54
Opportunistic Dragon+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.27
Vengeful Ancestor+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.54
Glorybringer+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.29
Slumbering Dragon+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.81
Taurean Mauler+15% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.76
Thundermaw Hellkite+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.64
Ryusei, the Falling Star+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.62
Dragon Mage+13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.20
Roaming Throne+9% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$49.48
Professional Face-Breaker-8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.61
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant safe.
Sarkhan's Triumph+49% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$2.60
Spit Flame+39% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.29
Dragon's Fire+38% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.27
Big Score+15% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.48
Unexpected Windfall+13% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$2.32
Magmaquake+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.39
Breath Weapon+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.64
Demand Answers+1% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.62
Abrade+1% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.18
The Last Agni Kai+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.21
Bolt Bend+0% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$4.53
Seething Song0% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$11.32
Thrill of Possibility-1% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.20
Deflecting Swat-2% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$76.30
Great Train Heist-3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.69
Valakut Awakening-4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$15.44
Wild Magic Surge-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.32
Pyretic Ritual-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$7.33
Pyroblast-6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$10.23
Desperate Ritual-7% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$6.01
Red Elemental Blast-7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$10.49
Redirect Lightning-8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$11.43
Tibalt's Trickery-9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$10.91
Untimely Malfunction-11% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$7.53
Lightning Bolt-12% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.84
Return the Favor-13% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.81
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant's game plan and control the board.
Desolation of Smaug+31% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.42
Earthquake+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.53
Mana Geyser+12% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$1.18
Seize the Spoils+9% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.20
Geosurge+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.79
Draconic Intervention+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.20
Blasphemous Act+7% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$1.62
Irencrag Feat+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.66
Tormenting Voice+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.17
Nibelheim Aflame+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.36
Chandra's Ignition+2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.67
Hit the Mother Lode+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.75
Jeska's Will+1% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$40.79
Brass's Bounty+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.65
Mizzium Mortars+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.54
Pirate's Pillage+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.61
Vandalblast0% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$2.63
Wheel of Misfortune-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.44
Reckless Impulse-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.04
Chain Reaction-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.21
Faithless Looting-4% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.78
Cathartic Reunion-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.25
Sundering Eruption-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.43
Gamble-9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$17.74
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Herald's Horn+39% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$3.05
Urza's Incubator+36% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$20.99
The Fire Crystal+21% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$8.03
Hazoret's Monument+20% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$2.09
Vanquisher's Banner+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$4.53
Quicksilver Amulet+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.53
The Reaver Cleaver+5% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$28.25
Chronicle of Victory+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$22.83
Endless Atlas+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.48
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.10
Lightning Greaves+2% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$2.97
Commander's Plate+2% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$36.91
Panharmonicon+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.41
Wayfarer's Bauble-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.31
Sword of the Animist-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.92
The One Ring-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$111.03
Swiftfoot Boots-15% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Dracogenesis+50% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$11.54
Crucible of Fire+46% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.68
Sarkhan's Unsealing+23% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.03
Rain of Riches+16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$6.83
There and Back Again+15% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$6.61
Molten Echoes+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$8.70
Last Light of Durin's Day+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.29
Rising of the Day+13% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.42
Dragon Cultist+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.20
Warstorm Surge+10% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.47
The Misty Mountains Cold+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.33
Collective Inferno+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.37
Rite of the Dragoncaller+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.10
Count on Luck+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.43
Outpost Siege+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.31
The Legend of Roku+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.80
Flameshadow Conjuring+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.73
Sneak Attack+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$9.68
Descent into Avernus-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$11.21
Aggravated Assault-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$37.19
Shared Animosity-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.36
Fiery Emancipation-7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$12.65
Blood Moon-9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$6.92
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Sarkhan the Masterless+30% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.44
Koth, Fire of Resistance-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.61
Arena of Glory+15% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$8.08
Three Tree City+14% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$27.44
Spinerock Knoll+12% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$2.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+11% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$44.48
Bonders' Enclave+10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.86
Temple of the False God+8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.32
Rogue's Passage+7% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.37
Cori Mountain Monastery+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.88
Mines of Moria+4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.97
War Room+2% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$3.55
Fire Nation Palace0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.23
Treasure Vault-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.10
Scavenger Grounds-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.31
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle-1% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$17.02
Forgotten Cave-1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.32
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$16.61
Castle Embereth-2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.31
Reliquary Tower-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.38
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$125.91
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Dragon's Hoard+68% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.66
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind+61% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.41
Mox Jasper+47% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$12.40
Dragonstorm Globe+46% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.32
Orb of Dragonkind+43% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$1.44
Throne of Eldraine+8% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$29.44
Patchwork Banner+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.68
Arcane Signet+3% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.39
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$1.21
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$15.74
Mox Amber+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$81.03
Cursed Mirror+2% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.39
Glittering Stockpile+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.41
Commander's Sphere+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.21
Extraplanar Lens0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$14.06
Caged Sun-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.89
Thran Dynamo-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.52
Fellwar Stone-1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$11.39
Heraldic Banner-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.87
Fire Diamond-5% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.39
Liquimetal Torque-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.12
Mind Stone-7% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.33
Lands
The mana base foundation for Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Haven of the Spirit Dragon+54% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.59
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon+47% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$2.88
Cavern of Souls+14% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$50.30
Temple of the Dragon Queen+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.35
Path of Ancestry+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.28
Command Tower+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.24
Mountain+2% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.10
Myriad Landscape+1% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.30
Evolving Wilds+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.10
Valakut Awakening-4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$15.44
Sundering Eruption-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.43
Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant Deck Stats
Based on 1,464 Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 12 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 7 | 3 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 2 |
99
cards
- Creature 29
- Instant 8
- Sorcery 7
- Artifact 12
- Enchantment 6
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 29 |
| Instant | 8 |
| Sorcery | 7 |
| Artifact | 12 |
| Enchantment | 6 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 29 basic, 7 nonbasic
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