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Shadrix Silverquill
Price tag $0.36

Legendary CreatureElder Dragon

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

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

#710 Current Rank
#730 Last Week
#765 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Shadrix Silverquill.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shadrix Silverquill decks.

Oft-Nabbed Goat Oft-Nabbed Goat
+4% Synergy $0.64
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+2% Synergy $24.16
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn Isilu, Carrier of Twilight Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
+2% Synergy $7.26
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+1% Synergy $0.35
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
0% Synergy $0.66

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shadrix Silverquill's abilities and overall game plan.

Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+62% Synergy $7.13
Combat Calligrapher Combat Calligrapher
+59% Synergy $2.63
Inkshield Inkshield
+54% Synergy $8.08
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+50% Synergy $1.17
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+49% Synergy $0.67
Deathbringer Liege Deathbringer Liege
+46% Synergy $0.87
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+41% Synergy $0.30
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+40% Synergy $4.85
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+39% Synergy $3.11
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+38% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shadrix Silverquill decks.

Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+35% Synergy $0.63
Shaile, Dean of Radiance Embrose, Dean of Shadow Shaile, Dean of Radiance
+35% Synergy $0.24
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+34% Synergy $0.23
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+32% Synergy $5.73
Fracture Fracture
+28% Synergy $0.80
Despark Despark
+15% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+15% Synergy $0.87
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.16
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+5% Synergy $1.86

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+10% Synergy $47.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $48.00
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $37.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $98.84
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $57.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $61.04
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $31.52
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-9% Synergy $12.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shadrix Silverquill's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+28% Synergy $0.34
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+28% Synergy $16.40
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+28% Synergy $2.87
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+26% Synergy $4.31
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+26% Synergy $0.20
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+25% Synergy $4.82
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+24% Synergy $1.47
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+22% Synergy $0.60
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+22% Synergy $0.22
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
+21% Synergy $0.58
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+18% Synergy $0.11
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+18% Synergy $0.41
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+17% Synergy $0.58
Scholarship Sponsor Scholarship Sponsor
+17% Synergy $0.33
Flumph Flumph
+17% Synergy $1.95
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+16% Synergy $16.89
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+16% Synergy $0.61
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+15% Synergy $0.25
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+14% Synergy $0.48
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+14% Synergy $7.02
Selfless Glyphweaver Deadly Vanity Selfless Glyphweaver
+14% Synergy $0.20
Bold Plagiarist Bold Plagiarist
+12% Synergy $0.26
Magister of Worth Magister of Worth
+12% Synergy $0.27
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+11% Synergy $32.78
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $4.97
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+11% Synergy $1.21
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+10% Synergy $1.78
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+10% Synergy $4.72
Silverquill Lecturer Silverquill Lecturer
+10% Synergy $0.28
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+9% Synergy $0.45
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+9% Synergy $0.22
Tomik, Wielder of Law Tomik, Wielder of Law
+9% Synergy $1.32
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+9% Synergy $0.67
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+8% Synergy $46.54
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+8% Synergy $26.03
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+8% Synergy $6.30
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+8% Synergy $0.85
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+7% Synergy $1.96
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+6% Synergy $15.98
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+5% Synergy $9.19
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+5% Synergy $2.02
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+5% Synergy $2.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.23
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+3% Synergy $0.85
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+1% Synergy $12.39
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.77
Sun Titan Sun Titan
0% Synergy $0.25
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
-1% Synergy $9.06
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-6% Synergy $1.89
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-18% Synergy $1.61

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shadrix Silverquill safe.

Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+22% Synergy $0.35
Benevolent Offering Benevolent Offering
+16% Synergy $1.03
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+15% Synergy $8.46
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+15% Synergy $0.46
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+14% Synergy $5.91
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+13% Synergy $6.87
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+13% Synergy $4.93
Utter End Utter End
+12% Synergy $0.11
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+12% Synergy $14.64
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $0.97
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+9% Synergy $1.12
Oblation Oblation
+8% Synergy $0.57
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+7% Synergy $1.45
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.44
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+5% Synergy $2.94
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+5% Synergy $6.00
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+5% Synergy $1.33
Closing Statement Closing Statement
+5% Synergy $0.10
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $17.09
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $1.08
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.27
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.32
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+3% Synergy $0.95
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+3% Synergy $1.43
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.50
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $8.26
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+2% Synergy $0.20
Mortify Mortify
+1% Synergy $0.17
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.81
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
0% Synergy $0.54
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $4.53
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $21.94
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $4.24
Village Rites Village Rites
-6% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-11% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shadrix Silverquill's game plan and control the board.

Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+31% Synergy $0.17
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+25% Synergy $0.36
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+24% Synergy $7.90
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+18% Synergy $0.32
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+13% Synergy $0.48
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+13% Synergy $0.80
Infernal Offering Infernal Offering
+13% Synergy $0.24
Silverquill Command Silverquill Command
+12% Synergy $0.12
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $4.79
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+8% Synergy $12.14
Virtus's Maneuver Virtus's Maneuver
+7% Synergy $0.84
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+6% Synergy $7.72
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+5% Synergy $1.23
Excavation Technique Excavation Technique
+5% Synergy $0.19
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+4% Synergy $0.13
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.97
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $2.24
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.85
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $5.09
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.72
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $1.04
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+3% Synergy $0.25
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.43
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+2% Synergy $0.52
Damn Damn
+1% Synergy $1.10
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.28
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy $2.41
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.23
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $2.42
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-2% Synergy $0.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.20
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
-2% Synergy $0.46
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $6.86
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.24
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $11.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+21% Synergy $9.00
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+16% Synergy $9.80
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+12% Synergy $4.74
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+11% Synergy $2.60
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+10% Synergy $0.70
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+9% Synergy $4.36
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+9% Synergy $0.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.58
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+6% Synergy $7.07
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+6% Synergy $0.25
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $6.26
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+5% Synergy $50.14
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+5% Synergy $31.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.23
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $6.34
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+2% Synergy $3.84
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $41.18
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
0% Synergy $4.13
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-7% Synergy $12.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shadrix Silverquill's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+31% Synergy $1.58
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+28% Synergy $0.20
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+24% Synergy $2.24
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+21% Synergy $0.89
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+20% Synergy $4.21
Together Forever Together Forever
+16% Synergy $0.19
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+16% Synergy $0.47
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+15% Synergy $0.17
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+14% Synergy $1.80
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+13% Synergy $0.30
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+11% Synergy $0.91
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+10% Synergy $45.63
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+10% Synergy $0.20
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+9% Synergy $0.37
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+9% Synergy $1.59
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+9% Synergy $8.23
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+8% Synergy $25.37
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+7% Synergy $9.05
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+7% Synergy $0.31
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+6% Synergy $0.28
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $2.96
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $8.49
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+5% Synergy $0.64
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $24.31
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $28.55
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+4% Synergy $0.07
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+2% Synergy $1.79
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
0% Synergy $0.21
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.22
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
-1% Synergy $0.16
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $13.23
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $4.67
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-4% Synergy $6.31
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-6% Synergy $3.28
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-9% Synergy $0.23

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shadrix Silverquill to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+14% Synergy $1.08
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+8% Synergy $0.55
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+7% Synergy $29.12
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-1% Synergy $8.37

Utility Lands

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

Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+19% Synergy $5.98
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+12% Synergy $0.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $0.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $3.28
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $0.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.11
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+7% Synergy $3.52
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+7% Synergy $5.12
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+6% Synergy $1.38
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.06
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+5% Synergy $0.09
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.91
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.18
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $4.39
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+1% Synergy $0.28
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $8.55
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.16
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.15
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $53.21
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $27.86
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $5.27
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.73
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-5% Synergy $22.18

Mana Artifacts

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

Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+14% Synergy $2.56
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+10% Synergy $0.21
Spectral Searchlight Spectral Searchlight
+10% Synergy $0.08
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $1.71
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+8% Synergy $0.27
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+7% Synergy $0.50
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+3% Synergy $0.48
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.28
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shadrix Silverquill decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+18% Synergy $0.17
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+12% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+10% Synergy $0.15
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+9% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.12
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+8% Synergy $0.11
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+5% Synergy $0.68
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+5% Synergy $0.16
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+5% Synergy $12.50
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+5% Synergy $3.66
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.44
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+5% Synergy $7.15
Study Hall Study Hall
+5% Synergy $0.15
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+4% Synergy $0.37
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.97
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.26
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $2.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.23
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $7.17
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.17
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.43
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.50
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.93
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.27
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+1% Synergy $3.14
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.77
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.14
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
0% Synergy $0.25
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $23.91
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
0% Synergy $0.51
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.81
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $1.19
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $11.81
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-1% Synergy $8.38
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-1% Synergy $0.79
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.22
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-2% Synergy $5.87
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.17
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-8% Synergy $0.05
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.13

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