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Shadrix Silverquill
Price tag $0.72

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

#779 Current Rank
#807 Last Week
#764 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.

Parker Luck Parker Luck
+2% Synergy $0.24
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+2% Synergy $49.99
Mister Negative Mister Negative
+1% Synergy $1.45
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn Isilu, Carrier of Twilight Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
+1% Synergy $49.99
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $62.47

High Synergy Cards

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

Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+61% Synergy $2.70
Combat Calligrapher Combat Calligrapher
+57% Synergy $2.48
Inkshield Inkshield
+55% Synergy $8.82
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+50% Synergy $0.97
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+49% Synergy $0.60
Deathbringer Liege Deathbringer Liege
+46% Synergy $0.88
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+40% Synergy $0.27
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+40% Synergy $4.30
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+37% Synergy $0.10
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+37% Synergy $2.00

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 $0.41
Shaile, Dean of Radiance Embrose, Dean of Shadow Shaile, Dean of Radiance
+35% Synergy $0.22
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+33% Synergy $0.20
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+32% Synergy $4.88
Fracture Fracture
+28% Synergy $0.82
Despark Despark
+15% Synergy $0.47
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+15% Synergy $0.68
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.38
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+4% Synergy $2.07

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+11% Synergy $50.09
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $36.64
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $30.57
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.95
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $48.71
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $54.04
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $32.03
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-9% Synergy $14.25

Creatures

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

Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+28% Synergy $0.23
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+28% Synergy $12.69
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+26% Synergy $1.64
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+26% Synergy $2.33
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+26% Synergy $0.20
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+25% Synergy $2.10
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+23% Synergy $0.98
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
+22% Synergy $0.54
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+21% Synergy $0.66
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+21% Synergy $0.20
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+17% Synergy $0.25
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+17% Synergy $0.61
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+17% Synergy $0.55
Scholarship Sponsor Scholarship Sponsor
+17% Synergy $0.27
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+16% Synergy $16.04
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+16% Synergy $0.49
Flumph Flumph
+16% Synergy $1.06
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+15% Synergy $0.48
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+15% Synergy $5.19
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+15% Synergy $0.27
Selfless Glyphweaver Deadly Vanity Selfless Glyphweaver
+14% Synergy $0.17
Magister of Worth Magister of Worth
+13% Synergy $0.30
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+13% Synergy $0.40
Bold Plagiarist Bold Plagiarist
+13% Synergy $0.28
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $3.72
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+11% Synergy $2.85
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+11% Synergy $3.35
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+10% Synergy $41.79
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+10% Synergy $31.18
Silverquill Lecturer Silverquill Lecturer
+10% Synergy $0.32
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+9% Synergy $0.43
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+9% Synergy $0.25
Tomik, Wielder of Law Tomik, Wielder of Law
+9% Synergy $1.23
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+8% Synergy $1.13
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+8% Synergy $2.03
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+7% Synergy $1.99
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+7% Synergy $23.21
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+7% Synergy $12.33
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+6% Synergy $7.03
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+5% Synergy $1.35
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+4% Synergy $1.08
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+4% Synergy $8.60
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.26
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+2% Synergy $0.86
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $4.13
Sun Titan Sun Titan
0% Synergy $0.28
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
0% Synergy $8.62
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
-1% Synergy $8.80
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-7% Synergy $1.64
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-20% Synergy $2.05

Instants

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

Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+20% Synergy $0.23
Benevolent Offering Benevolent Offering
+16% Synergy $0.67
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+15% Synergy $7.43
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+15% Synergy $0.34
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+15% Synergy $6.17
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+14% Synergy $2.46
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+13% Synergy $6.59
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+12% Synergy $8.91
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $0.86
Utter End Utter End
+11% Synergy $0.18
Oblation Oblation
+9% Synergy $0.62
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+8% Synergy $2.06
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+7% Synergy $3.86
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+6% Synergy $1.54
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $5.76
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.69
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+5% Synergy $2.61
Closing Statement Closing Statement
+5% Synergy $0.09
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $17.98
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+4% Synergy $0.68
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+4% Synergy $0.94
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $0.63
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.28
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.78
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+3% Synergy $15.58
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $0.94
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.40
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.36
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $6.87
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+2% Synergy $0.17
Mortify Mortify
0% Synergy $0.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.36
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.46
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
-1% Synergy $0.61
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $19.11
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $3.43
Village Rites Village Rites
-7% Synergy $0.31
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-12% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+31% Synergy $0.12
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+23% Synergy $0.27
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+23% Synergy $7.05
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+18% Synergy $0.22
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+13% Synergy $0.55
Infernal Offering Infernal Offering
+13% Synergy $0.22
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+12% Synergy $1.27
Silverquill Command Silverquill Command
+12% Synergy $0.12
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $3.33
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+8% Synergy $5.66
Virtus's Maneuver Virtus's Maneuver
+7% Synergy $0.78
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+6% Synergy $7.41
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+6% Synergy $0.76
Excavation Technique Excavation Technique
+6% Synergy $0.20
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+5% Synergy $0.22
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.72
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+4% Synergy $0.21
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $2.17
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.41
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $3.16
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.49
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+3% Synergy $0.45
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $0.56
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.21
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.24
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+1% Synergy $1.38
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy $2.19
Damn Damn
0% Synergy $1.22
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.21
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $24.15
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-1% Synergy $0.39
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $2.26
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.77
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $0.43
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.22
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
-3% Synergy $0.44
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.94
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.42
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-5% Synergy $11.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+21% Synergy $7.76
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+15% Synergy $6.90
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+12% Synergy $2.70
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+10% Synergy $3.66
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+10% Synergy $0.49
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $3.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.12
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.58
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+7% Synergy $5.78
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+6% Synergy $43.91
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+6% Synergy $0.21
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $4.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.14
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+5% Synergy $29.61
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.21
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $36.97
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $5.22
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.45
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+1% Synergy $3.34
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-8% Synergy $9.12

Enchantments

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

Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+31% Synergy $2.03
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+27% Synergy $0.15
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+24% Synergy $2.23
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+20% Synergy $6.12
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+20% Synergy $1.15
Together Forever Together Forever
+17% Synergy $0.20
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+15% Synergy $0.42
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+14% Synergy $0.16
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+14% Synergy $0.79
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+13% Synergy $0.28
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+11% Synergy $2.23
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+10% Synergy $42.89
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+10% Synergy $0.41
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+10% Synergy $0.23
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $7.16
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+9% Synergy $1.57
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+8% Synergy $22.45
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+8% Synergy $5.70
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+7% Synergy $0.26
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+6% Synergy $0.40
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $3.48
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $2.97
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+5% Synergy $0.68
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $22.02
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $24.39
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $1.60
Martial Impetus Martial Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.08
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
0% Synergy $0.20
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.40
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
-1% Synergy $0.17
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
-1% Synergy $0.10
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $11.69
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $3.00
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-4% Synergy $5.21
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-6% Synergy $2.32
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-9% Synergy $0.26

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+14% Synergy $0.64
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+8% Synergy $0.34
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+7% Synergy $29.42
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+5% Synergy $5.81
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
0% Synergy $6.42

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 $4.91
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.31
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+11% Synergy $0.53
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.93
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $0.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $1.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.13
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+6% Synergy $1.77
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+6% Synergy $1.55
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.07
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+6% Synergy $0.13
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.61
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $3.80
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.21
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $4.06
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+1% Synergy $0.25
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $7.03
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.60
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.15
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $3.03
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $48.20
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $22.81
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.49
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-5% Synergy $18.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+14% Synergy $2.74
Spectral Searchlight Spectral Searchlight
+11% Synergy $0.10
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+10% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.13
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+8% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.04
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+7% Synergy $0.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.46
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+2% Synergy $0.70
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+18% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+10% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+9% Synergy $0.20
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+9% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.21
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.21
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.31
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+5% Synergy $0.75
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+5% Synergy $12.60
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.69
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+5% Synergy $7.10
Study Hall Study Hall
+5% Synergy $0.12
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+4% Synergy $0.29
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $0.72
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $2.17
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.28
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+3% Synergy $0.21
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $6.84
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.19
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.78
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $0.94
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.81
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.52
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+1% Synergy $4.59
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $4.13
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
0% Synergy $0.67
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $21.48
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
0% Synergy $0.41
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.36
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $1.03
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $24.15
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $12.98
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-1% Synergy $0.77
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.40
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-2% Synergy $0.33
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-2% Synergy $5.84
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.20
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-3% Synergy $8.83
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.16
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-8% Synergy $0.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.16

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