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Shadrix Silverquill
Price tag $0.27

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

#792 Current Rank
#894 Last Week
#773 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.

Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+6% Synergy $2.40
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+2% Synergy $0.32
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+1% Synergy $45.68
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+1% Synergy $2.96
The Duke, Rebel Sentry The Duke, Rebel Sentry
+1% Synergy $0.21

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 $4.43
Combat Calligrapher Combat Calligrapher
+57% Synergy $2.22
Inkshield Inkshield
+54% Synergy $7.14
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+50% Synergy $1.08
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+49% Synergy $0.52
Deathbringer Liege Deathbringer Liege
+46% Synergy $0.86
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+40% Synergy $0.23
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+40% Synergy $4.24
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+38% Synergy $0.07
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+37% Synergy $2.04

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 $0.42
Shaile, Dean of Radiance Embrose, Dean of Shadow Shaile, Dean of Radiance
+35% Synergy $0.21
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+33% Synergy $0.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+31% Synergy $4.69
Fracture Fracture
+28% Synergy $0.55
Despark Despark
+15% Synergy $0.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+15% Synergy $0.96
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.06
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+4% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+10% Synergy $46.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $44.01
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $30.39
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $89.88
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $48.58
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $57.97
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $30.49
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-9% Synergy $12.34

Creatures

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

Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+28% Synergy $0.37
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+28% Synergy $14.04
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+27% Synergy $2.57
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+26% Synergy $1.89
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+26% Synergy $0.18
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+25% Synergy $3.02
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+23% Synergy $1.03
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+22% Synergy $0.47
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
+21% Synergy $0.53
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+21% Synergy $0.21
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+17% Synergy $0.14
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+17% Synergy $0.39
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+17% Synergy $0.54
Scholarship Sponsor Scholarship Sponsor
+17% Synergy $0.32
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+16% Synergy $16.58
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+16% Synergy $0.50
Flumph Flumph
+16% Synergy $1.33
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+15% Synergy $0.48
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+15% Synergy $5.76
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+15% Synergy $0.26
Selfless Glyphweaver Deadly Vanity Selfless Glyphweaver
+14% Synergy $0.15
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+12% Synergy $0.46
Magister of Worth Magister of Worth
+12% Synergy $0.30
Bold Plagiarist Bold Plagiarist
+12% Synergy $0.29
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $3.48
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+11% Synergy $1.26
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+11% Synergy $3.86
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+10% Synergy $29.74
Silverquill Lecturer Silverquill Lecturer
+10% Synergy $0.30
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $42.73
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+9% Synergy $0.48
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+9% Synergy $0.17
Tomik, Wielder of Law Tomik, Wielder of Law
+9% Synergy $1.23
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+9% Synergy $0.75
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+8% Synergy $0.97
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+7% Synergy $1.93
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+7% Synergy $23.86
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+6% Synergy $13.12
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.20
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+5% Synergy $7.05
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+4% Synergy $7.60
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+4% Synergy $1.97
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+4% Synergy $1.55
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+3% Synergy $0.58
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.79
Sun Titan Sun Titan
0% Synergy $0.20
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
0% Synergy $10.90
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
-1% Synergy $7.44
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-6% Synergy $1.87
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-19% Synergy $1.23

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 $0.26
Benevolent Offering Benevolent Offering
+16% Synergy $0.71
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+15% Synergy $7.82
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+15% Synergy $0.41
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+14% Synergy $5.97
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+14% Synergy $5.10
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+13% Synergy $6.68
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+12% Synergy $9.22
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $0.75
Utter End Utter End
+11% Synergy $0.09
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+9% Synergy $1.00
Oblation Oblation
+8% Synergy $0.60
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+7% Synergy $1.27
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+6% Synergy $2.88
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $6.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.61
Closing Statement Closing Statement
+5% Synergy $0.09
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $14.89
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+4% Synergy $0.72
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $0.90
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.25
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+4% Synergy $1.20
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.30
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+3% Synergy $1.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.43
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.19
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $7.50
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+2% Synergy $0.19
Mortify Mortify
0% Synergy $0.22
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $5.63
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.79
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
-1% Synergy $0.45
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $18.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-3% Synergy $3.45
Village Rites Village Rites
-6% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-11% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

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

Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+31% Synergy $0.14
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+24% Synergy $0.32
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+23% Synergy $6.79
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+18% Synergy $0.33
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+13% Synergy $0.52
Infernal Offering Infernal Offering
+13% Synergy $0.23
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+12% Synergy $0.72
Silverquill Command Silverquill Command
+12% Synergy $0.14
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $3.39
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+8% Synergy $9.56
Virtus's Maneuver Virtus's Maneuver
+7% Synergy $0.77
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+6% Synergy $7.81
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+6% Synergy $0.99
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+5% Synergy $0.20
Excavation Technique Excavation Technique
+5% Synergy $0.21
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.06
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+4% Synergy $0.25
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $2.11
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.51
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $3.20
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.49
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+3% Synergy $0.51
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $0.93
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.27
Damn Damn
+1% Synergy $1.18
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.22
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+1% Synergy $1.50
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.13
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $19.27
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $2.70
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.81
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $0.46
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-2% Synergy $0.31
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
-2% Synergy $0.45
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.25
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $6.57
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-5% Synergy $10.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+21% Synergy $8.40
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+15% Synergy $9.31
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+12% Synergy $3.70
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+10% Synergy $3.43
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+9% Synergy $0.56
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+9% Synergy $0.71
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $3.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $3.86
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+7% Synergy $5.65
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+6% Synergy $42.90
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+6% Synergy $0.24
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $6.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.20
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+5% Synergy $32.04
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.19
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $36.41
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.38
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.89
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+1% Synergy $3.44
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-8% Synergy $6.31

Enchantments

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

Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+31% Synergy $1.87
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+27% Synergy $0.19
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+24% Synergy $1.80
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+20% Synergy $4.00
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+20% Synergy $1.25
Together Forever Together Forever
+17% Synergy $0.19
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+15% Synergy $0.42
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+14% Synergy $0.14
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+14% Synergy $1.49
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+13% Synergy $0.30
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+11% Synergy $1.22
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+10% Synergy $40.08
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+10% Synergy $0.32
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+10% Synergy $0.17
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+9% Synergy $1.61
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+9% Synergy $6.63
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+8% Synergy $23.46
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+7% Synergy $7.55
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+7% Synergy $0.25
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+7% Synergy $0.26
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $2.24
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+5% Synergy $0.65
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $20.00
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $26.05
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+4% Synergy $7.94
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+2% Synergy $0.96
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 $0.17
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
-1% Synergy $0.14
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
-1% Synergy $0.12
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $11.71
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $3.70
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-4% Synergy $4.41
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-6% Synergy $3.36
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-9% Synergy $0.24

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+14% Synergy $0.90
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+8% Synergy $0.23
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+7% Synergy $29.84
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+5% Synergy $7.15
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-1% Synergy $6.65

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 $5.11
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+11% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.37
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.63
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.11
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+6% Synergy $4.33
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+6% Synergy $1.18
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.05
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+5% Synergy $0.15
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.19
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.10
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $3.51
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+1% Synergy $0.26
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $7.14
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $2.83
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.15
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $4.92
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $46.26
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $25.66
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.72
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-5% Synergy $18.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+14% Synergy $3.16
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+10% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.17
Spectral Searchlight Spectral Searchlight
+10% Synergy $0.09
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+8% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.22
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+7% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.21
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+3% Synergy $0.41
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.30
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.15

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
+10% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+9% Synergy $0.11
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+8% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.14
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+8% Synergy $0.12
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.32
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+5% Synergy $0.59
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+5% Synergy $10.84
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.61
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+5% Synergy $7.05
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+4% Synergy $0.19
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+4% Synergy $0.30
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.06
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $2.11
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.25
Study Hall Study Hall
+4% Synergy $0.17
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $6.59
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.43
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.69
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.42
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+1% Synergy $0.37
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+1% Synergy $3.16
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.79
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.10
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $20.39
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
0% Synergy $0.54
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $5.63
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $1.07
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $19.27
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $11.78
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-1% Synergy $0.68
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.17
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-2% Synergy $0.26
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-2% Synergy $7.78
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-2% Synergy $5.32
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.07
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-7% Synergy $0.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.16

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