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Shadrix Silverquill
Price tag $0.32

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

#816 Current Rank
#888 Last Week
#755 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Shadrix Silverquill.

New Cards

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

Silverquill, the Disputant Silverquill, the Disputant
+14% Synergy $3.00
Defacing Duskmage Defacing Duskmage
+5% Synergy $0.69
Scriv, the Obligator Scriv, the Obligator
+5% Synergy $0.44
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-1% Synergy $2.50
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-2% Synergy $5.01

High Synergy Cards

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

Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+60% Synergy $0.58
Combat Calligrapher Combat Calligrapher
+58% Synergy $0.28
Inkshield Inkshield
+52% Synergy $4.86
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+50% Synergy $2.28
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+48% Synergy $1.62
Deathbringer Liege Deathbringer Liege
+44% Synergy $1.10
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+41% Synergy $5.26
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+41% Synergy $0.33
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+40% Synergy $0.34
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+38% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

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

Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+34% Synergy $3.83
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+33% Synergy $0.43
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+29% Synergy $4.72
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+28% Synergy $3.93
Fracture Fracture
+27% Synergy $0.30
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+22% Synergy $3.23
Despark Despark
+16% Synergy $0.33
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.32
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+5% Synergy $0.86

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+8% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $58.09
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $49.36
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $72.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $60.87
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $37.03
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-8% Synergy $17.94

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
+33% Synergy $0.33
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+28% Synergy $16.22
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+28% Synergy $0.53
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+24% Synergy $0.27
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+23% Synergy $0.38
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+22% Synergy $4.55
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+22% Synergy $2.65
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+20% Synergy $0.33
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+20% Synergy $0.38
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
+19% Synergy $0.79
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+19% Synergy $0.30
Flumph Flumph
+18% Synergy $1.84
Scholarship Sponsor Scholarship Sponsor
+15% Synergy $0.39
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+15% Synergy $20.60
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+15% Synergy $0.54
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+14% Synergy $0.73
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+14% Synergy $0.31
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+14% Synergy $0.76
Selfless Glyphweaver Deadly Vanity Selfless Glyphweaver
+14% Synergy $0.29
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+13% Synergy $0.71
Bold Plagiarist Bold Plagiarist
+11% Synergy $0.32
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+11% Synergy $44.63
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+10% Synergy $6.95
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+10% Synergy $4.62
Silverquill Lecturer Silverquill Lecturer
+10% Synergy $0.37
Magister of Worth Magister of Worth
+10% Synergy $0.37
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+10% Synergy $0.29
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+9% Synergy $0.44
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+9% Synergy $2.08
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+9% Synergy $0.44
Tomik, Wielder of Law Tomik, Wielder of Law
+8% Synergy $0.32
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+8% Synergy $3.27
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+8% Synergy $59.32
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+8% Synergy $2.81
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+8% Synergy $0.56
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+7% Synergy $3.12
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+7% Synergy $0.40
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+7% Synergy $2.14
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+7% Synergy $1.35
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+7% Synergy $26.26
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+6% Synergy $11.65
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+5% Synergy $5.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.31
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+3% Synergy $1.71
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+1% Synergy $22.89
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+0% Synergy $3.11
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+0% Synergy $8.68
Sun Titan Sun Titan
0% Synergy $0.32
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-2% Synergy $2.30
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-14% Synergy $1.60

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 $0.42
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+16% Synergy $7.79
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+15% Synergy $1.45
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+15% Synergy $0.26
Benevolent Offering Benevolent Offering
+14% Synergy $1.32
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+12% Synergy $4.00
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+12% Synergy $7.14
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+11% Synergy $18.49
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+11% Synergy $15.93
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+10% Synergy $1.14
Utter End Utter End
+10% Synergy $0.31
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+8% Synergy $2.60
Oblation Oblation
+6% Synergy $0.62
Silverquill Charm Silverquill Charm
+6% Synergy $0.25
Harsh Annotation Harsh Annotation
+5% Synergy $0.11
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+5% Synergy $3.20
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.79
Closing Statement Closing Statement
+4% Synergy $0.09
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $1.07
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.29
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+3% Synergy $7.52
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+3% Synergy $4.01
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $22.25
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+3% Synergy $2.36
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+2% Synergy $0.29
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.30
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+2% Synergy $2.06
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+2% Synergy $1.88
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+1% Synergy $0.26
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $5.58
Mortify Mortify
+1% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $14.14
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
0% Synergy $0.34
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $4.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.79
Erode Erode
-1% Synergy $5.37
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $28.12
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-3% Synergy $3.90
Village Rites Village Rites
-5% Synergy $0.51
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-10% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+28% Synergy $0.29
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+26% Synergy $0.82
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+22% Synergy $8.01
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+18% Synergy $0.67
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+12% Synergy $4.94
Silverquill Command Silverquill Command
+12% Synergy $0.23
Infernal Offering Infernal Offering
+11% Synergy $0.40
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+10% Synergy $0.23
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+8% Synergy $9.93
Virtus's Maneuver Virtus's Maneuver
+6% Synergy $0.76
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $9.79
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+4% Synergy $2.77
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.41
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+4% Synergy $7.92
Vindicate Vindicate
+3% Synergy $0.73
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $6.00
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+3% Synergy $2.46
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $4.19
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $1.24
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.33
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+2% Synergy $0.39
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.42
Damn Damn
+2% Synergy $2.47
Moment of Reckoning Moment of Reckoning
+2% Synergy $0.30
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+2% Synergy $0.73
Killian's Confidence Killian's Confidence
+2% Synergy $0.19
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy $5.26
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+0% Synergy $0.29
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy $3.67
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-1% Synergy $0.47
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
-1% Synergy $0.47
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.21
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $16.86
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.05
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.34
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $8.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+19% Synergy $10.04
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+17% Synergy $12.22
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+12% Synergy $1.26
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+12% Synergy $2.03
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+10% Synergy $6.25
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+10% Synergy $0.89
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+8% Synergy $0.81
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.44
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $5.10
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+6% Synergy $6.04
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.95
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.30
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+5% Synergy $0.35
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+4% Synergy $70.05
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+2% Synergy $4.46
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.78
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+0% Synergy $5.50
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $11.34
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-5% Synergy $15.74

Enchantments

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

Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+29% Synergy $0.34
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+28% Synergy $1.29
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+21% Synergy $2.93
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+20% Synergy $2.14
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+18% Synergy $8.10
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+15% Synergy $0.41
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+14% Synergy $0.32
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+14% Synergy $0.37
Together Forever Together Forever
+13% Synergy $0.28
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+12% Synergy $3.87
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+10% Synergy $63.66
Intermediate Chirography Intermediate Chirography
+9% Synergy $0.24
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+8% Synergy $0.31
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+8% Synergy $2.98
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+8% Synergy $7.83
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+7% Synergy $0.38
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+7% Synergy $34.36
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+7% Synergy $2.34
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+6% Synergy $9.62
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+6% Synergy $0.33
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+6% Synergy $0.40
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+5% Synergy $6.38
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+4% Synergy $9.15
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+4% Synergy $0.78
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $28.00
Land Tax Land Tax
+3% Synergy $13.49
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $0.60
Forum Filibuster Forum Filibuster
+0% Synergy $0.24
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.35
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $19.62
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $6.60
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-2% Synergy $4.03
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $4.22
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-8% Synergy $0.31

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+13% Synergy $1.82
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+7% Synergy $39.18
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+6% Synergy $0.41
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
0% Synergy $7.24

Utility Lands

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

Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+17% Synergy $5.74
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+12% Synergy $0.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.94
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+8% Synergy $0.70
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+7% Synergy $0.31
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+6% Synergy $7.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.33
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+6% Synergy $3.22
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+5% Synergy $2.03
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $11.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.26
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.32
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.99
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+0% Synergy $0.35
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+0% Synergy $6.18
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+0% Synergy $0.30
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+0% Synergy $3.70
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $10.74
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $33.04
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $63.55
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.52
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-4% Synergy $26.74

Mana Artifacts

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

Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+11% Synergy $7.75
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+11% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.51
Spectral Searchlight Spectral Searchlight
+8% Synergy $0.16
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $1.10
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+6% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+4% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.13
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.33
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+17% Synergy $0.27
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+13% Synergy $0.24
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+10% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+9% Synergy $0.24
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.82
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+5% Synergy $8.86
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+5% Synergy $0.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.79
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $15.62
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.69
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.29
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+3% Synergy $0.53
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+3% Synergy $0.41
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $4.19
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.33
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+2% Synergy $9.90
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+2% Synergy $1.50
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.25
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.54
Forum of Amity Forum of Amity
+1% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.30
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+1% Synergy $0.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $14.14
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+0% Synergy $0.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+0% Synergy $3.11
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $31.86
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
0% Synergy $0.31
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
0% Synergy $12.03
Umbral Expanse Umbral Expanse
0% Synergy $0.41
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $0.87
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
0% Synergy $1.26
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.79
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.13
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.35
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-1% Synergy $11.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.12
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-2% Synergy $7.01
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.16
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-6% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-13% Synergy $0.27

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