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Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
Price tag $1.34

Legendary CreatureHuman Shaman

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1099 Current Rank
#1086 Last Week
#1019 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sarkhan, Soul Aflame.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sarkhan, Soul Aflame decks.

Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+1% Synergy $8.75
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+1% Synergy $0.45
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+1% Synergy $0.14
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
-1% Synergy $1.46
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
-1% Synergy $0.57

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sarkhan, Soul Aflame's abilities and overall game plan.

Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+81% Synergy $0.25
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+79% Synergy $2.07
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+78% Synergy $3.11
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+76% Synergy $0.93
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+70% Synergy $0.55
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+68% Synergy $0.70
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+66% Synergy $0.13
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+64% Synergy $0.52
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
+63% Synergy $5.89
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+61% Synergy $3.86

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sarkhan, Soul Aflame decks.

Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+61% Synergy $11.07
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+59% Synergy $3.55
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+59% Synergy $19.69
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+55% Synergy $0.25
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+54% Synergy $19.06
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+54% Synergy $3.52
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+51% Synergy $12.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+20% Synergy $1.83
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+11% Synergy $0.50
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $43.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $51.13
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $28.63
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.95
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $44.22
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $11.61
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-16% Synergy $13.26

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sarkhan, Soul Aflame's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+49% Synergy $0.27
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+48% Synergy $40.49
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+46% Synergy $5.71
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+43% Synergy $78.69
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+43% Synergy $14.17
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+42% Synergy $0.53
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+40% Synergy $21.13
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+40% Synergy $0.19
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+38% Synergy $1.48
Kolaghan Warmonger Kolaghan Warmonger
+37% Synergy $0.05
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+35% Synergy $18.30
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+35% Synergy $0.16
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+35% Synergy $1.25
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+32% Synergy $0.25
Thundermane Dragon Thundermane Dragon
+32% Synergy $1.44
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
+32% Synergy $1.34
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+30% Synergy $5.78
Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant
+28% Synergy $0.34
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+27% Synergy $0.91
Tyrant's Familiar Tyrant's Familiar
+27% Synergy $1.27
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+26% Synergy $9.36
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+25% Synergy $7.93
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+24% Synergy $2.66
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+24% Synergy $4.29
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+24% Synergy $0.54
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+23% Synergy $0.27
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+22% Synergy $1.26
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+21% Synergy $2.10
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+21% Synergy $0.16
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+19% Synergy $5.14
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+19% Synergy $0.28
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+19% Synergy $2.39
Hammerhead Tyrant Hammerhead Tyrant
+19% Synergy $0.37
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+18% Synergy $0.49
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+18% Synergy $1.23
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+17% Synergy $0.32
Terror of Mount Velus Terror of Mount Velus
+17% Synergy $1.38
Runescale Stormbrood Runescale Stormbrood
+16% Synergy $0.07
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+15% Synergy $0.13
Territorial Hellkite Territorial Hellkite
+15% Synergy $0.16
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+15% Synergy $1.20
Glorybringer Glorybringer
+15% Synergy $0.21
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.58
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+14% Synergy $1.09
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+14% Synergy $0.20
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+14% Synergy $0.57
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+13% Synergy $29.01
Chaos Dragon Chaos Dragon
+13% Synergy $3.55
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+11% Synergy $0.99
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+8% Synergy $7.62

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sarkhan, Soul Aflame safe.

Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+51% Synergy $2.27
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+31% Synergy $0.15
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+28% Synergy $0.09
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+26% Synergy $0.21
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+16% Synergy $0.24
Silumgar's Scorn Silumgar's Scorn
+16% Synergy $0.20
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+15% Synergy $0.05
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+14% Synergy $1.52
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+13% Synergy $3.81
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $1.81
Quick Study Quick Study
+7% Synergy $0.28
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+7% Synergy $4.21
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+6% Synergy $4.14
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+6% Synergy $0.17
Witchstalker Frenzy Witchstalker Frenzy
+5% Synergy $0.22
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.26
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.42
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $46.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.76
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-1% Synergy $0.12
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $52.81
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $0.26
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-3% Synergy $1.33
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.83
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-4% Synergy $0.19
Aetherize Aetherize
-4% Synergy $0.36
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-5% Synergy $0.41
Big Score Big Score
-6% Synergy $0.69
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.48
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-8% Synergy $0.12
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $1.36
Seething Song Seething Song
-9% Synergy $6.37
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-11% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-18% Synergy $1.01
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-23% Synergy $1.27
Opt Opt
-27% Synergy $0.10
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-32% Synergy $0.58

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sarkhan, Soul Aflame's game plan and control the board.

Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+22% Synergy $12.40
Winged Words Winged Words
+17% Synergy $0.10
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+16% Synergy $0.48
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $4.78
Will of the Temur Will of the Temur
+12% Synergy $0.57
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+9% Synergy $0.23
Draconic Intervention Draconic Intervention
+9% Synergy $0.19
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+9% Synergy $3.47
Earthquake Earthquake
+8% Synergy $0.76
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+6% Synergy $0.21
Molten Exhale Molten Exhale
+6% Synergy $0.05
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+5% Synergy $0.12
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+3% Synergy $0.83
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+2% Synergy $1.86
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $8.02
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
0% Synergy $0.38
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $8.76
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $36.04
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-9% Synergy $0.52
Windfall Windfall
-18% Synergy $3.98
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-22% Synergy $0.23
Ponder Ponder
-24% Synergy $1.67
Preordain Preordain
-26% Synergy $0.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+42% Synergy $12.64
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+17% Synergy $1.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.12
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+14% Synergy $7.68
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+11% Synergy $6.23
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+8% Synergy $2.90
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.21
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+3% Synergy $8.46
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.14
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $4.34

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sarkhan, Soul Aflame's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+43% Synergy $4.98
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+40% Synergy $0.80
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+36% Synergy $1.58
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+34% Synergy $1.06
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+31% Synergy $0.09
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+27% Synergy $7.45
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+26% Synergy $0.12
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+20% Synergy $0.60
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+17% Synergy $1.03
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+17% Synergy $0.43
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+15% Synergy $6.40
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+11% Synergy $3.93
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+11% Synergy $7.35
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+9% Synergy $3.04
Stasis Field Stasis Field
+6% Synergy $0.11
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+5% Synergy $2.17
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+5% Synergy $0.77
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+4% Synergy $0.67
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $2.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $10.49
Curiosity Curiosity
-14% Synergy $0.53

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sarkhan, Soul Aflame to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+41% Synergy $2.16
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+25% Synergy $0.37
Sarkhan, Dragonsoul Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
+13% Synergy $6.23
Sarkhan, the Dragonspeaker Sarkhan, the Dragonspeaker
+7% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.47
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+20% Synergy $8.42
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+9% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.13
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+6% Synergy $0.66
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $17.82
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+5% Synergy $0.26
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+5% Synergy $1.07
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.31
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.65
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+1% Synergy $0.21
Rivendell Rivendell
+1% Synergy $1.59
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $18.45
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $6.13
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-2% Synergy $0.10
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+71% Synergy $0.58
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+69% Synergy $1.00
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+47% Synergy $1.23
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+42% Synergy $0.12
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+28% Synergy $0.15
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+25% Synergy $1.22
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+24% Synergy $10.47
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+7% Synergy $4.90
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+5% Synergy $3.91
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.49
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $1.61
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.13
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.23
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-6% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sarkhan, Soul Aflame decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+63% Synergy $1.19
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+46% Synergy $1.20
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+27% Synergy $0.17
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+21% Synergy $35.29
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+20% Synergy $0.17
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+19% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.16
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+10% Synergy $3.68
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+8% Synergy $0.15
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+5% Synergy $0.26
Training Center Training Center
+5% Synergy $10.40
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+5% Synergy $3.67
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.04
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.16
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+5% Synergy $4.63
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.31
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $17.00
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+3% Synergy $10.72
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $4.81
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.27
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.42
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $8.02
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $32.18
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $7.94
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.06
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
0% Synergy $0.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.76
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
0% Synergy $1.80
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $0.33
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.12
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
0% Synergy $0.23
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy $0.07
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $23.54
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-1% Synergy $14.56
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.16
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $36.04
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-3% Synergy $0.64
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-4% Synergy $2.49
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $22.31
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $12.90
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.21

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