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Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
Price tag $0.53

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

#1238 Current Rank
#1332 Last Week
#1164 Past 2 Years

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.

Smaug the Magnificent Smaug the Magnificent
+4% Synergy $68.38
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
0% Synergy $6.31
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-1% Synergy $4.58
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-2% Synergy $2.48
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
-11% Synergy $0.33

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
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+79% Synergy $3.59
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+77% Synergy $2.06
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+76% Synergy $0.52
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+68% Synergy $0.25
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+65% Synergy $1.76
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+62% Synergy $0.35
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+62% Synergy $0.99
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+60% Synergy $4.74
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
+59% Synergy $6.06

Top Cards

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

Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+59% Synergy $5.47
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+56% Synergy $18.14
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+56% Synergy $5.55
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+55% Synergy $0.40
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+54% Synergy $28.62
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+51% Synergy $5.12
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+50% Synergy $13.85
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy $0.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+10% Synergy $0.34
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $3.67

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+0% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $66.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $129.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $43.04
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $58.52
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $15.84
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-16% Synergy $18.15

Creatures

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

Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+47% Synergy $0.35
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+45% Synergy $4.88
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+45% Synergy $54.66
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+42% Synergy $0.57
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+41% Synergy $0.37
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+41% Synergy $115.86
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+41% Synergy $25.78
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+39% Synergy $21.12
Thundermane Dragon Thundermane Dragon
+37% Synergy $0.66
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+36% Synergy $0.31
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
+35% Synergy $0.39
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+33% Synergy $0.34
Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant
+33% Synergy $0.38
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+32% Synergy $1.06
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+32% Synergy $14.05
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+31% Synergy $0.38
Kolaghan Warmonger Kolaghan Warmonger
+30% Synergy $0.18
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+28% Synergy $5.67
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+28% Synergy $0.31
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+28% Synergy $5.69
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+26% Synergy $0.53
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+26% Synergy $2.35
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+25% Synergy $14.72
Tyrant's Familiar Tyrant's Familiar
+25% Synergy $0.92
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+22% Synergy $0.25
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+22% Synergy $0.72
Hammerhead Tyrant Hammerhead Tyrant
+21% Synergy $0.36
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+20% Synergy $3.77
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.33
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+19% Synergy $0.33
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+18% Synergy $6.97
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+18% Synergy $3.40
Runescale Stormbrood Runescale Stormbrood
+17% Synergy $0.24
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+17% Synergy $2.21
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+15% Synergy $1.59
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+15% Synergy $0.29
Territorial Hellkite Territorial Hellkite
+15% Synergy $0.30
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+15% Synergy $0.39
Glorybringer Glorybringer
+14% Synergy $0.25
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+14% Synergy $1.16
Terror of Mount Velus Terror of Mount Velus
+14% Synergy $4.00
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+13% Synergy $0.25
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+13% Synergy $0.55
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+13% Synergy $4.17
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.72
Tyrant of Kher Ridges Tyrant of Kher Ridges
+11% Synergy $0.21
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $46.57
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.39
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+11% Synergy $1.38
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+8% Synergy $7.38

Instants

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

Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+48% Synergy $2.39
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+27% Synergy $0.22
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+26% Synergy $0.26
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+24% Synergy $0.27
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+16% Synergy $0.21
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+15% Synergy $0.50
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+15% Synergy $4.37
Silumgar's Scorn Silumgar's Scorn
+14% Synergy $0.30
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+14% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
+7% Synergy $1.72
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+6% Synergy $5.56
Quick Study Quick Study
+6% Synergy $0.17
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+5% Synergy $0.31
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.20
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $7.26
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.31
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $16.68
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $12.06
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $55.81
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $6.82
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $67.12
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $2.01
Aetherize Aetherize
-4% Synergy $0.41
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-5% Synergy $0.42
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.36
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.00
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-6% Synergy $0.31
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-7% Synergy $0.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.27
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-9% Synergy $0.25
Big Score Big Score
-9% Synergy $0.53
Seething Song Seething Song
-9% Synergy $13.10
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-17% Synergy $0.92
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-23% Synergy $1.39
Opt Opt
-25% Synergy $0.27
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-32% Synergy $1.10

Sorceries

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

Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+22% Synergy $20.90
Winged Words Winged Words
+17% Synergy $0.37
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+12% Synergy $0.33
Will of the Temur Will of the Temur
+11% Synergy $0.70
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+10% Synergy $1.53
Earthquake Earthquake
+7% Synergy $0.63
Draconic Intervention Draconic Intervention
+7% Synergy $0.22
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+7% Synergy $3.70
Molten Exhale Molten Exhale
+6% Synergy $0.16
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.30
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+5% Synergy $0.32
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.31
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+2% Synergy $4.05
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $9.02
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+0% Synergy $1.14
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $11.38
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-1% Synergy $0.28
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $37.03
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-9% Synergy $0.52
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $4.94
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-20% Synergy $0.24
Ponder Ponder
-23% Synergy $1.75
Preordain Preordain
-25% Synergy $0.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+43% Synergy $15.83
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+16% Synergy $0.37
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+14% Synergy $12.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.44
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+11% Synergy $6.44
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+6% Synergy $4.20
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+5% Synergy $0.61
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+2% Synergy $13.69
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.95
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $6.26

Enchantments

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

Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+39% Synergy $13.20
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+38% Synergy $3.05
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+37% Synergy $0.81
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+36% Synergy $0.35
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+31% Synergy $2.20
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+27% Synergy $14.76
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+26% Synergy $0.27
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+16% Synergy $1.19
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+15% Synergy $1.63
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+12% Synergy $0.82
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+12% Synergy $11.59
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+10% Synergy $11.27
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+8% Synergy $4.32
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $1.09
Stasis Field Stasis Field
+5% Synergy $0.21
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+5% Synergy $3.12
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+4% Synergy $2.45
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+3% Synergy $1.72
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+3% Synergy $0.33
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $3.11
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $12.00
Curiosity Curiosity
-14% Synergy $1.24

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+42% Synergy $1.99
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+22% Synergy $0.43
Sarkhan, Dragonsoul Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
+11% Synergy $9.79
Sarkhan, the Dragonspeaker Sarkhan, the Dragonspeaker
+6% Synergy $0.54

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.52
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+20% Synergy $7.44
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+7% Synergy $0.80
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $24.17
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+5% Synergy $1.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.33
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+3% Synergy $0.48
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+3% Synergy $1.99
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.38
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+0% Synergy $10.00
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+0% Synergy $0.22
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $30.88
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-1% Synergy $0.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+69% Synergy $0.41
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+65% Synergy $0.28
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+44% Synergy $1.69
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+37% Synergy $0.22
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+29% Synergy $0.31
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+25% Synergy $15.09
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+24% Synergy $0.38
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+7% Synergy $3.17
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+6% Synergy $0.34
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+5% Synergy $7.02
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.13
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+2% Synergy $2.98
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $2.20
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $2.51

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
+64% Synergy $0.46
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+49% Synergy $2.19
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+27% Synergy $0.31
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+20% Synergy $49.31
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+17% Synergy $0.32
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+16% Synergy $0.67
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+16% Synergy $0.27
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+10% Synergy $1.57
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+8% Synergy $0.31
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.73
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+6% Synergy $0.39
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+6% Synergy $0.16
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+5% Synergy $6.52
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.38
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $15.71
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.33
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.30
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $9.02
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $16.60
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+1% Synergy $21.08
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+1% Synergy $12.79
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $16.68
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $37.91
Island Island
+0% Synergy $0.07
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+0% Synergy $5.89
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+0% Synergy $0.28
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+0% Synergy $0.36
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $0.30
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.36
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $6.82
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $36.04
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-2% Synergy $16.29
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $37.03
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-3% Synergy $0.32
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-4% Synergy $6.41
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.82

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