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Scion of the Ur-Dragon
Price tag $8.85

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#530 Current Rank
#418 Last Week
#562 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Scion of the Ur-Dragon.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Scion of the Ur-Dragon decks.

Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+5% Synergy $2.39
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+4% Synergy $17.77
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+2% Synergy $1.16
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
0% Synergy $0.27
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
-9% Synergy $4.76

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Scion of the Ur-Dragon's abilities and overall game plan.

Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+55% Synergy $7.48
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+54% Synergy $2.59
Reanimate Reanimate
+51% Synergy $8.55
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+50% Synergy $8.60
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+50% Synergy $1.92
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+49% Synergy $2.59
Teneb, the Harvester Teneb, the Harvester
+47% Synergy $0.99
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+46% Synergy $0.35
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
+45% Synergy $8.20
The Ur-Dragon The Ur-Dragon
+44% Synergy $33.05

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Scion of the Ur-Dragon decks.

Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+43% Synergy $1.36
Silumgar, the Drifting Death Silumgar, the Drifting Death
+43% Synergy $0.76
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+42% Synergy $2.06
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+40% Synergy $52.86
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+39% Synergy $44.26
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+39% Synergy $36.09
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+35% Synergy $94.19
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+27% Synergy $13.51
Farseek Farseek
+12% Synergy $0.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+16% Synergy $62.01
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+12% Synergy $63.69
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+11% Synergy $139.18
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $49.53
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+9% Synergy $41.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $52.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+8% Synergy $58.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+7% Synergy $32.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $111.70
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $51.58

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Scion of the Ur-Dragon's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+35% Synergy $15.46
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+34% Synergy $17.74
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+30% Synergy $3.99
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+30% Synergy $3.46
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+28% Synergy $28.51
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+26% Synergy $0.46
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+26% Synergy $30.00
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
+26% Synergy $7.22
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+24% Synergy $1.04
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+24% Synergy $11.86
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+23% Synergy $0.47
Ureni of the Unwritten Ureni of the Unwritten
+23% Synergy $7.62
Moltensteel Dragon Moltensteel Dragon
+23% Synergy $0.68
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+21% Synergy $2.20
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+20% Synergy $4.87
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+19% Synergy $0.30
Nicol Bolas Nicol Bolas
+18% Synergy $1.34
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+17% Synergy $22.50
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+17% Synergy $0.40
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+16% Synergy $12.15
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+16% Synergy $10.81
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+16% Synergy $0.35
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+16% Synergy $10.71
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+16% Synergy $18.91
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+16% Synergy $0.80
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+16% Synergy $4.53
Worldgorger Dragon Worldgorger Dragon
+16% Synergy $1.75
Two-Headed Hellkite Two-Headed Hellkite
+14% Synergy $10.70
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
+14% Synergy $4.04
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+14% Synergy $0.38
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+14% Synergy $28.02
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+14% Synergy $3.13
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
+14% Synergy $0.47
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+13% Synergy $0.50
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+13% Synergy $2.98
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+13% Synergy $0.17
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+11% Synergy $6.11
Ojutai, Soul of Winter Ojutai, Soul of Winter
+11% Synergy $0.48
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+10% Synergy $9.06
Scalelord Reckoner Scalelord Reckoner
+10% Synergy $7.50
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+10% Synergy $15.17
Tiamat Tiamat
+9% Synergy $19.99
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+9% Synergy $18.34
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+9% Synergy $3.76
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
+9% Synergy $0.68
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+8% Synergy $53.73
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+8% Synergy $0.67
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+6% Synergy $11.05
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+5% Synergy $0.43
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
-1% Synergy $6.77

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Scion of the Ur-Dragon safe.

Entomb Entomb
+16% Synergy $14.61
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+15% Synergy $4.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+13% Synergy $2.44
Swan Song Swan Song
+13% Synergy $8.38
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+10% Synergy $66.45
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+9% Synergy $0.62
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+9% Synergy $17.65
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+8% Synergy $2.28
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $7.43
Force of Will Force of Will
+8% Synergy $68.34
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+8% Synergy $4.53
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+7% Synergy $8.80
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.35
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+7% Synergy $7.55
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+7% Synergy $0.44
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+6% Synergy $14.66
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+6% Synergy $9.04
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+6% Synergy $37.16
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+6% Synergy $4.78
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+5% Synergy $15.76
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+5% Synergy $10.93
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+5% Synergy $44.34
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+5% Synergy $7.44
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+5% Synergy $2.54
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+5% Synergy $6.70
Intuition Intuition
+5% Synergy $238.76
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+5% Synergy $4.07
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $50.42
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $4.06
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.51
Harrow Harrow
+3% Synergy $0.29
Putrefy Putrefy
+3% Synergy $0.27
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.70
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $24.79
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+2% Synergy $25.03
Despark Despark
+2% Synergy $0.34
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+2% Synergy $1.98
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+2% Synergy $11.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $2.03
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+1% Synergy $3.75
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $12.95
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.06
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.28
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-1% Synergy $2.91
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $2.09
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-4% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Scion of the Ur-Dragon's game plan and control the board.

Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+33% Synergy $4.93
Living Death Living Death
+32% Synergy $2.36
Victimize Victimize
+20% Synergy $0.55
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+17% Synergy $0.29
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+13% Synergy $3.14
Exhume Exhume
+13% Synergy $4.95
Three Visits Three Visits
+12% Synergy $9.41
Persist Persist
+12% Synergy $0.59
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+11% Synergy $4.22
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+10% Synergy $0.37
Dread Return Dread Return
+10% Synergy $0.39
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+9% Synergy $0.81
Fearsome Awakening Fearsome Awakening
+9% Synergy $0.20
Channel the Suns Channel the Suns
+9% Synergy $1.24
Life // Death Life // Death
+8% Synergy $0.33
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+7% Synergy $146.21
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+7% Synergy $0.88
Zombify Zombify
+7% Synergy $0.25
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.31
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+6% Synergy $0.34
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy $5.59
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+6% Synergy $1.93
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.42
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $7.71
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.58
Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy $13.71
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+4% Synergy $1907.80
Windfall Windfall
+3% Synergy $5.37
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+3% Synergy $0.22
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+3% Synergy $1.31
Cultivate Cultivate
+2% Synergy $0.26
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
+1% Synergy $1.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $0.74

Utility Artifacts

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

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.85
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $106.65
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+6% Synergy $2.34
Dragon Arch Dragon Arch
+6% Synergy $2.01
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+5% Synergy $9.25
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+4% Synergy $3.24
Fist of Suns Fist of Suns
+2% Synergy $7.83
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-1% Synergy $61.31
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-2% Synergy $22.37
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-6% Synergy $4.92

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Scion of the Ur-Dragon's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+27% Synergy $1.96
Necromancy Necromancy
+23% Synergy $13.43
Call the Spirit Dragons Call the Spirit Dragons
+22% Synergy $3.35
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+16% Synergy $9.31
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+13% Synergy $15.51
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+12% Synergy $10.72
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+11% Synergy $27.96
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+10% Synergy $0.46
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+10% Synergy $10.63
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+10% Synergy $0.31
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+9% Synergy $0.75
Curiosity Curiosity
+9% Synergy $0.74
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+8% Synergy $4.22
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+8% Synergy $13.61
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+8% Synergy $0.30
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+6% Synergy $25.88
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+6% Synergy $0.19
Bower Passage Bower Passage
+6% Synergy $0.58
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+5% Synergy $22.19
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+5% Synergy $0.28
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+4% Synergy $6.04
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+3% Synergy $3.47
Prismatic Omen Prismatic Omen
+2% Synergy $5.55
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-1% Synergy $6.75
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-3% Synergy $13.25
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
-6% Synergy $6.55

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Scion of the Ur-Dragon to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sarkhan Unbroken Sarkhan Unbroken
+11% Synergy $19.07
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+8% Synergy $2.23

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.49
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+7% Synergy $46.17
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+5% Synergy $8.66
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+4% Synergy $6.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $24.44
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $52.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.39
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $14.19
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-6% Synergy $1.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+28% Synergy $0.43
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+17% Synergy $11.77
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+16% Synergy $1.06
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+15% Synergy $1.44
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+11% Synergy $37.01
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+11% Synergy $0.26
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+10% Synergy $1.03
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+9% Synergy $938.97
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+8% Synergy $0.27
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $97.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.37
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+6% Synergy $619.26
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $4.03
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $191.56
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $3.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+1% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+1% Synergy $2.96
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $0.83
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-4% Synergy $4.86

Lands

The mana base foundation for Scion of the Ur-Dragon decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+42% Synergy $0.43
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+27% Synergy $2.06
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+24% Synergy $17.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+22% Synergy $48.99
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+20% Synergy $28.76
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+20% Synergy $30.46
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+19% Synergy $19.28
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+19% Synergy $19.48
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+19% Synergy $26.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+18% Synergy $29.10
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+18% Synergy $9.82
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+17% Synergy $11.34
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+17% Synergy $30.79
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+16% Synergy $15.77
City of Brass City of Brass
+16% Synergy $9.37
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+14% Synergy $8.81
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+14% Synergy $10.05
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+14% Synergy $27.58
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+13% Synergy $8.77
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+13% Synergy $12.24
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+12% Synergy $10.79
Badlands Badlands
+12% Synergy
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+10% Synergy $11.90
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+10% Synergy $7.13
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+10% Synergy $8.70
Bayou Bayou
+10% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+10% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
+10% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+10% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+10% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+10% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+9% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+9% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+9% Synergy $331.42
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+7% Synergy $11.23
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $7.35
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+5% Synergy $14.50
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.23
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+2% Synergy $15.97
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+2% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.29
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-1% Synergy $17.33
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-1% Synergy $21.11
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
-3% Synergy $0.25
Forest Forest
-6% Synergy $0.20
The World Tree The World Tree
-6% Synergy $8.05
Island Island
-8% Synergy $0.22
Plains Plains
-9% Synergy $0.21

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