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Shadrix Silverquill
Price tag $0.41

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

#768 Current Rank
#747 Last Week
#767 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
+7% Synergy $0.50
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn Isilu, Carrier of Twilight Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
+4% Synergy $5.44
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+3% Synergy $17.66
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
+2% Synergy $0.60
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+2% Synergy $0.34

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 $10.60
Combat Calligrapher Combat Calligrapher
+59% Synergy $5.07
Inkshield Inkshield
+54% Synergy $11.16
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+51% Synergy $1.14
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+50% Synergy $0.64
Deathbringer Liege Deathbringer Liege
+46% Synergy $0.95
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+41% Synergy $0.31
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+40% Synergy $5.87
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+40% Synergy $4.62
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+38% Synergy $0.21

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 $1.79
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+34% Synergy $0.38
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+32% Synergy $5.86
Fracture Fracture
+28% Synergy $1.64
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+23% Synergy $1.09
Despark Despark
+16% Synergy $0.34
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+15% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.25
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+6% Synergy $2.28
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.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+10% Synergy $51.58
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $7.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $49.53
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $43.57
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.70
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $62.01
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $63.69
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $32.30
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-9% Synergy $16.46

Creatures

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

Shaile, Dean of Radiance Embrose, Dean of Shadow Shaile, Dean of Radiance
+35% Synergy $0.24
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+28% Synergy $0.42
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+28% Synergy $19.42
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+28% Synergy $3.24
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+25% Synergy $4.80
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+25% Synergy $4.85
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+25% Synergy $0.28
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+24% Synergy $2.07
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
+21% Synergy $0.63
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+21% Synergy $0.32
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+19% Synergy $0.18
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+19% Synergy $0.45
Scholarship Sponsor Scholarship Sponsor
+17% Synergy $0.35
Flumph Flumph
+17% Synergy $2.24
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+16% Synergy $17.44
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+16% Synergy $0.61
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+15% Synergy $0.60
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+15% Synergy $0.34
Selfless Glyphweaver Deadly Vanity Selfless Glyphweaver
+15% Synergy $0.25
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+14% Synergy $0.53
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+14% Synergy $7.28
Bold Plagiarist Bold Plagiarist
+12% Synergy $0.23
Magister of Worth Magister of Worth
+12% Synergy $0.26
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+11% Synergy $37.18
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $5.67
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+11% Synergy $0.82
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+10% Synergy $2.69
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+10% Synergy $4.09
Silverquill Lecturer Silverquill Lecturer
+10% Synergy $0.30
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $53.73
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+9% Synergy $0.56
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+9% Synergy $7.21
Tomik, Wielder of Law Tomik, Wielder of Law
+9% Synergy $1.76
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+9% Synergy $0.61
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+8% Synergy $2.23
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+8% Synergy $0.23
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+8% Synergy $29.64
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+8% Synergy $1.42
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+7% Synergy $17.09
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+6% Synergy $1.89
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+5% Synergy $11.05
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+5% Synergy $4.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.30
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+3% Synergy $1.25
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+1% Synergy $18.71
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.56
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
-1% Synergy $8.89
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-1% Synergy $0.33
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-5% Synergy $2.21
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-17% Synergy $2.85

Instants

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

Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+21% Synergy $0.40
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+16% Synergy $6.66
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+16% Synergy $0.52
Benevolent Offering Benevolent Offering
+15% Synergy $1.34
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+14% Synergy $6.26
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+13% Synergy $6.49
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+13% Synergy $5.21
Utter End Utter End
+12% Synergy $0.27
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $1.22
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+11% Synergy $15.89
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+9% Synergy $1.11
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+7% Synergy $2.79
Oblation Oblation
+7% Synergy $0.56
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.39
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+5% Synergy $2.92
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+5% Synergy $5.36
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+5% Synergy $1.34
Closing Statement Closing Statement
+5% Synergy $0.06
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $0.93
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.31
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.37
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $18.36
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.90
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+3% Synergy $1.74
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+3% Synergy $1.12
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $12.12
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $7.92
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+2% Synergy $0.31
Mortify Mortify
+1% Synergy $0.20
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.65
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $4.22
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
-1% Synergy $0.82
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $25.03
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $4.53
Village Rites Village Rites
-6% Synergy $0.55
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-11% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

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

Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+31% Synergy $0.26
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+25% Synergy $0.34
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+24% Synergy $8.04
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+18% Synergy $0.39
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+13% Synergy $0.91
Infernal Offering Infernal Offering
+13% Synergy $0.30
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+12% Synergy $0.33
Silverquill Command Silverquill Command
+12% Synergy $0.14
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+8% Synergy $11.37
Virtus's Maneuver Virtus's Maneuver
+7% Synergy $0.80
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+6% Synergy $8.87
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+5% Synergy $1.42
Excavation Technique Excavation Technique
+5% Synergy $0.31
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+5% Synergy $2.59
Vindicate Vindicate
+4% Synergy $0.88
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+4% Synergy $0.24
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.15
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $2.50
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $1.26
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $4.39
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $0.54
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+3% Synergy $0.42
Damn Damn
+2% Synergy $2.18
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.43
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+2% Synergy $1.04
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy $8.23
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.31
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.26
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy $2.77
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-1% Synergy $0.35
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.28
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
-2% Synergy $0.50
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.36
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $7.71
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $13.42
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $8.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+20% Synergy $7.80
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+16% Synergy $11.36
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+13% Synergy $4.65
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+11% Synergy $2.34
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+10% Synergy $0.80
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+9% Synergy $4.97
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+9% Synergy $0.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.85
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+6% Synergy $5.46
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+6% Synergy $0.28
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $5.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.28
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+5% Synergy $59.49
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+5% Synergy $33.08
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+2% Synergy $4.85
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $8.56
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $39.36
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
0% Synergy $4.34
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-1% Synergy $10.94
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-7% Synergy $14.35

Enchantments

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

Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+30% Synergy $1.59
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+28% Synergy $0.25
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+23% Synergy $2.34
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+21% Synergy $2.52
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+19% Synergy $5.79
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+16% Synergy $0.43
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+15% Synergy $0.27
Together Forever Together Forever
+15% Synergy $0.28
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+14% Synergy $0.35
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+13% Synergy $2.12
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+10% Synergy $51.58
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+10% Synergy $1.01
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+10% Synergy $0.27
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+9% Synergy $0.36
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+9% Synergy $6.26
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+8% Synergy $32.15
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+8% Synergy $1.51
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+7% Synergy $6.11
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+7% Synergy $0.40
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+7% Synergy $0.34
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $4.96
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $8.72
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+5% Synergy $0.57
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $25.63
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $29.01
Soul Snare Soul Snare
+4% Synergy $0.14
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+2% Synergy $2.43
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
0% Synergy $0.26
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.32
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
-1% Synergy $0.29
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $16.46
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $4.79
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-4% Synergy $5.29
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-6% Synergy $3.69
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-9% Synergy $0.34

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+14% Synergy $1.80
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+7% Synergy $40.18
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+7% Synergy $0.30
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
0% Synergy $7.49

Utility Lands

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

Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+18% Synergy $5.33
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+12% Synergy $0.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.39
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $1.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $3.70
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $0.26
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+8% Synergy $4.84
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.30
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+7% Synergy $4.31
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+6% Synergy $2.21
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.27
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+5% Synergy $0.32
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $8.95
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.92
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $5.99
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+1% Synergy $0.40
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $10.61
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.80
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.31
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $31.12
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $52.21
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $9.15
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.63
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-5% Synergy $23.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+13% Synergy $3.86
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+11% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.30
Spectral Searchlight Spectral Searchlight
+10% Synergy $0.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $2.55
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+8% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.37
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+7% Synergy $0.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.01
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+4% Synergy $0.76
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.31
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.32
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.19

Lands

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

Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+18% Synergy $0.29
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+13% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+10% Synergy $0.25
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+9% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.29
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+8% Synergy $0.25
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+5% Synergy $0.83
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+5% Synergy $0.31
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+5% Synergy $3.89
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.39
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+5% Synergy $7.90
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $14.05
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+4% Synergy $0.41
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.15
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.31
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $2.50
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.23
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $8.70
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.50
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+2% Synergy $4.49
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $12.12
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $2.56
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.21
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.56
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.22
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
0% Synergy $0.39
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $26.47
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
0% Synergy $11.85
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
0% Synergy $0.59
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $1.48
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-1% Synergy $10.26
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-1% Synergy $0.89
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.65
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.32
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-2% Synergy $5.89
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.30
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-7% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.19

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