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Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
Price tag $1.33

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

#1071 Current Rank
#1105 Last Week
#972 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.

The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+8% Synergy $5.16
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
+4% Synergy $0.40
Nova Hellkite Nova Hellkite
+3% Synergy $0.77
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+2% Synergy $5.28
Magic Damper Magic Damper
-5% Synergy $0.12

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 $0.29
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+79% Synergy $3.74
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+78% Synergy $3.11
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+76% Synergy $1.01
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+72% Synergy $0.42
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+69% Synergy $1.03
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+67% Synergy $0.17
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+66% Synergy $0.41
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
+64% Synergy $8.68
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+64% Synergy $4.47

Top Cards

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

Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+62% Synergy $2.76
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+61% Synergy $9.08
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+60% Synergy $21.74
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+55% Synergy $4.22
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+55% Synergy $0.33
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+54% Synergy $28.06
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+51% Synergy $13.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+20% Synergy $1.07
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+11% Synergy $0.35
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $48.94
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $26.02
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $48.08
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $46.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.56
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $42.74
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $7.96
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-17% Synergy $11.88

Creatures

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

Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+51% Synergy $0.23
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+48% Synergy $37.32
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+46% Synergy $5.25
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+46% Synergy $18.70
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+43% Synergy $70.05
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+43% Synergy $0.49
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+41% Synergy $0.20
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+40% Synergy $21.38
Kolaghan Warmonger Kolaghan Warmonger
+39% Synergy $0.05
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+38% Synergy $0.11
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+36% Synergy $17.90
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+35% Synergy $0.93
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+35% Synergy $1.68
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+33% Synergy $0.31
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
+31% Synergy $1.42
Thundermane Dragon Thundermane Dragon
+31% Synergy $1.63
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+30% Synergy $4.42
Tyrant's Familiar Tyrant's Familiar
+28% Synergy $0.99
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+27% Synergy $7.38
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+26% Synergy $3.15
Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant
+26% Synergy $0.16
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+25% Synergy $8.83
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+25% Synergy $0.57
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+24% Synergy $1.70
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+23% Synergy $0.28
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+22% Synergy $3.35
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.13
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+20% Synergy $1.14
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+19% Synergy $4.31
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+19% Synergy $3.16
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+19% Synergy $0.14
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+19% Synergy $2.96
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+19% Synergy $1.21
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+19% Synergy $0.41
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+18% Synergy $0.42
Hammerhead Tyrant Hammerhead Tyrant
+18% Synergy $0.53
Terror of Mount Velus Terror of Mount Velus
+17% Synergy $1.39
Territorial Hellkite Territorial Hellkite
+16% Synergy $0.21
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+16% Synergy $1.28
Runescale Stormbrood Runescale Stormbrood
+16% Synergy $0.07
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+16% Synergy $1.57
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+15% Synergy $0.16
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+15% Synergy $0.29
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+15% Synergy $0.53
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+14% Synergy $30.31
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.52
Chaos Dragon Chaos Dragon
+14% Synergy $3.66
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+14% Synergy $1.03
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+12% Synergy $0.94
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+9% Synergy $6.35

Instants

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

Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+51% Synergy $2.04
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+31% Synergy $0.22
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+30% Synergy $0.20
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+26% Synergy $0.17
Silumgar's Scorn Silumgar's Scorn
+17% Synergy $0.22
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+16% Synergy $0.25
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+16% Synergy $0.05
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+13% Synergy $1.15
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+13% Synergy $3.63
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $2.09
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+7% Synergy $2.81
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+7% Synergy $0.19
Quick Study Quick Study
+6% Synergy $0.28
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $4.15
Witchstalker Frenzy Witchstalker Frenzy
+5% Synergy $0.19
Dragonlord's Prerogative Dragonlord's Prerogative
+5% Synergy $0.20
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.24
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.74
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $43.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.61
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.28
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-1% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.79
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-3% Synergy $0.33
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-3% Synergy $0.98
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.62
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-5% Synergy $0.43
Aetherize Aetherize
-5% Synergy $0.27
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $6.02
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-8% Synergy $0.07
Seething Song Seething Song
-9% Synergy $6.28
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-10% Synergy $1.38
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-11% Synergy $0.18
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-18% Synergy $0.99
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-23% Synergy $1.51
Opt Opt
-28% Synergy $0.14
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-31% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

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

Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+23% Synergy $8.92
Winged Words Winged Words
+18% Synergy $0.13
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+17% Synergy $0.64
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+13% Synergy $2.73
Will of the Temur Will of the Temur
+12% Synergy $1.10
Draconic Intervention Draconic Intervention
+10% Synergy $0.13
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+9% Synergy $0.21
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+9% Synergy $3.16
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.36
Earthquake Earthquake
+7% Synergy $0.80
Molten Exhale Molten Exhale
+6% Synergy $0.04
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+5% Synergy $0.21
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+4% Synergy $0.81
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+3% Synergy $1.76
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $9.10
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+1% Synergy $7.24
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+1% Synergy $0.36
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $34.29
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-9% Synergy $0.43
Windfall Windfall
-19% Synergy $3.89
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-22% Synergy $0.29
Ponder Ponder
-25% Synergy $1.65
Preordain Preordain
-26% Synergy $0.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+42% Synergy $13.08
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+17% Synergy $0.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.54
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+14% Synergy $7.78
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+9% Synergy $4.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.24
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+4% Synergy $9.83
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.28
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $3.72

Enchantments

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

Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+45% Synergy $5.15
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+41% Synergy $1.24
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+35% Synergy $0.92
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+34% Synergy $1.47
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+27% Synergy $0.14
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+25% Synergy $6.74
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+24% Synergy $0.12
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+20% Synergy $0.70
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+19% Synergy $0.48
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+18% Synergy $0.91
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+16% Synergy $6.87
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+12% Synergy $4.91
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+11% Synergy $2.72
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+10% Synergy $1.01
Stasis Field Stasis Field
+6% Synergy $0.05
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+5% Synergy $1.61
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+5% Synergy $0.54
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+4% Synergy $0.72
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.00
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $8.59
Curiosity Curiosity
-14% Synergy $0.56

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+42% Synergy $2.92
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+27% Synergy $0.35
Sarkhan, Dragonsoul Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
+13% Synergy $6.40
Sarkhan, the Dragonspeaker Sarkhan, the Dragonspeaker
+6% Synergy $0.32

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+26% Synergy $0.53
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+20% Synergy $11.35
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+9% Synergy $0.49
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $18.97
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.16
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+6% Synergy $0.47
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+5% Synergy $0.54
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+5% Synergy $0.24
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.39
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.72
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.25
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.25
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $19.15
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $5.70
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+1% Synergy $0.22
Rivendell Rivendell
+1% Synergy $0.76
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-2% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+73% Synergy $0.56
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+71% Synergy $1.30
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+48% Synergy $1.30
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+43% Synergy $0.10
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+27% Synergy $0.14
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+26% Synergy $0.93
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+23% Synergy $9.91
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+8% Synergy $4.20
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+5% Synergy $4.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.50
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $1.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.22
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.27
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.14
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.16
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-6% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-19% Synergy $1.33

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
+62% Synergy $0.78
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+43% Synergy $0.78
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+26% Synergy $0.18
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+20% Synergy $33.98
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+19% Synergy $0.17
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+19% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.17
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+10% Synergy $2.38
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+8% Synergy $0.25
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.67
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+5% Synergy $0.31
Training Center Training Center
+5% Synergy $10.54
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.10
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.02
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+5% Synergy $3.92
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.20
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+3% Synergy $0.29
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $14.87
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+3% Synergy $11.03
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $3.34
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.22
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.74
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $9.10
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.27
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.52
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $8.33
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.05
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $17.68
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.61
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
0% Synergy $2.96
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $0.30
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.19
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
0% Synergy $0.23
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy $0.14
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $24.28
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.13
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
-1% Synergy $0.60
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-2% Synergy $0.47
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $34.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.26
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $24.47
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-4% Synergy $2.24
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.74
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.41

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