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Shadrix Silverquill
Price tag $0.35

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

#524 Current Rank
#597 Last Week
#747 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.

Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+8% Synergy $3.50
Defacing Duskmage Defacing Duskmage
+5% Synergy $1.76
Scriv, the Obligator Scriv, the Obligator
+3% Synergy $1.78
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-3% Synergy $2.75
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-4% Synergy $6.96

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 $0.55
Combat Calligrapher Combat Calligrapher
+59% Synergy $0.44
Inkshield Inkshield
+54% Synergy $4.92
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+51% Synergy $1.38
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+49% Synergy $0.95
Deathbringer Liege Deathbringer Liege
+45% Synergy $1.02
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+42% Synergy $5.65
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+41% Synergy $0.30
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+41% Synergy $0.69
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+39% Synergy $0.27

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 $4.01
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+34% Synergy $0.39
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+32% Synergy $3.52
Fracture Fracture
+28% Synergy $0.35
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+24% Synergy $1.94
Despark Despark
+17% Synergy $0.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+15% Synergy $1.43
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $0.97
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+6% Synergy $0.71

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+9% Synergy $55.57
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $6.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $57.27
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $47.70
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $122.46
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $68.04
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $64.98
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $36.19
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-8% Synergy $17.61

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
+34% Synergy $0.38
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+28% Synergy $3.75
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+28% Synergy $0.48
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+28% Synergy $16.41
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+25% Synergy $0.39
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+24% Synergy $0.31
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+23% Synergy $7.40
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+23% Synergy $2.32
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+21% Synergy $0.47
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+21% Synergy $0.37
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+20% Synergy $0.22
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
+20% Synergy $0.67
Flumph Flumph
+18% Synergy $1.91
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+16% Synergy $19.74
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+16% Synergy $0.64
Scholarship Sponsor Scholarship Sponsor
+16% Synergy $0.34
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+15% Synergy $0.74
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+15% Synergy $0.28
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+14% Synergy $0.43
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+14% Synergy $1.17
Selfless Glyphweaver Deadly Vanity Selfless Glyphweaver
+14% Synergy $0.28
Bold Plagiarist Bold Plagiarist
+12% Synergy $0.34
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+11% Synergy $39.84
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $4.80
Magister of Worth Magister of Worth
+11% Synergy $0.31
Silverquill Lecturer Silverquill Lecturer
+11% Synergy $0.35
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+10% Synergy $2.64
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+10% Synergy $5.85
Silverquill, the Disputant Silverquill, the Disputant
+10% Synergy $6.43
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+10% Synergy $0.50
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $55.72
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+9% Synergy $3.87
Tomik, Wielder of Law Tomik, Wielder of Law
+9% Synergy $0.45
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+9% Synergy $0.66
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+8% Synergy $2.55
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+8% Synergy $0.52
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+8% Synergy $0.28
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+8% Synergy $0.34
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+7% Synergy $2.33
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+7% Synergy $28.17
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+6% Synergy $13.15
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+5% Synergy $4.66
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.31
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+3% Synergy $0.74
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+1% Synergy $18.48
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $2.76
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
0% Synergy $8.74
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-1% Synergy $0.32
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-3% Synergy $2.33
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-16% Synergy $1.48

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 $0.38
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+16% Synergy $7.14
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+15% Synergy $0.32
Benevolent Offering Benevolent Offering
+15% Synergy $1.09
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+13% Synergy $6.84
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+13% Synergy $3.60
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+12% Synergy $13.65
Utter End Utter End
+11% Synergy $0.25
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+11% Synergy $18.26
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $1.29
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+9% Synergy $1.30
Oblation Oblation
+7% Synergy $0.55
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+6% Synergy $2.92
Silverquill Charm Silverquill Charm
+5% Synergy $0.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.55
Closing Statement Closing Statement
+5% Synergy $0.07
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+4% Synergy $6.16
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+4% Synergy $5.85
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $1.12
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+4% Synergy $1.53
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.26
Harsh Annotation Harsh Annotation
+4% Synergy $0.13
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $21.17
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.16
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+3% Synergy $1.48
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+3% Synergy $1.40
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.71
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $7.24
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+2% Synergy $0.24
Mortify Mortify
+1% Synergy $0.20
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.11
Erode Erode
-1% Synergy $5.87
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.18
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
-1% Synergy $0.33
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-3% Synergy $6.80
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $26.08
Village Rites Village Rites
-6% Synergy $0.82
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-10% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

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

Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+30% Synergy $0.31
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+27% Synergy $0.36
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+23% Synergy $8.24
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+19% Synergy $0.41
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+13% Synergy $1.01
Silverquill Command Silverquill Command
+12% Synergy $0.24
Infernal Offering Infernal Offering
+12% Synergy $0.32
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+11% Synergy $0.34
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+8% Synergy $9.48
Virtus's Maneuver Virtus's Maneuver
+7% Synergy $0.82
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+6% Synergy $10.31
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+5% Synergy $2.98
Vindicate Vindicate
+4% Synergy $0.86
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+4% Synergy $6.99
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+4% Synergy $0.23
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.95
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+4% Synergy $1.78
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $3.49
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $5.58
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $0.59
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.26
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+3% Synergy $0.38
Damn Damn
+2% Synergy $2.58
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.59
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+2% Synergy $0.72
Moment of Reckoning Moment of Reckoning
+2% Synergy $0.24
Killian's Confidence Killian's Confidence
+1% Synergy $0.09
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy $5.31
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy $2.79
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-2% Synergy $0.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.38
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
-2% Synergy $0.52
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.27
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $4.71
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $16.12
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $9.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+20% Synergy $8.82
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+17% Synergy $11.48
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+12% Synergy $1.43
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+12% Synergy $1.87
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+10% Synergy $5.59
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+10% Synergy $0.82
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+9% Synergy $1.07
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $3.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.85
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+6% Synergy $6.04
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $5.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.32
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+5% Synergy $0.35
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+4% Synergy $69.05
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+4% Synergy $34.23
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+2% Synergy $4.41
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $7.29
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+1% Synergy $5.37
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-1% Synergy $10.58
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-6% Synergy $15.42

Enchantments

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

Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+28% Synergy $1.34
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+28% Synergy $0.29
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+22% Synergy $2.57
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+21% Synergy $7.54
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+19% Synergy $8.38
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+16% Synergy $0.40
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+15% Synergy $0.37
Together Forever Together Forever
+14% Synergy $0.23
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+14% Synergy $0.40
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+13% Synergy $1.87
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+10% Synergy $57.18
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+9% Synergy $1.02
Intermediate Chirography Intermediate Chirography
+9% Synergy $0.32
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+9% Synergy $0.30
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+8% Synergy $33.38
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+8% Synergy $0.40
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+8% Synergy $7.58
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+8% Synergy $1.57
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+7% Synergy $7.57
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+7% Synergy $0.34
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+7% Synergy $0.36
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $2.38
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $8.79
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+5% Synergy $0.65
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $29.82
Land Tax Land Tax
+3% Synergy $15.72
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+2% Synergy $0.75
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.35
Forum Filibuster Forum Filibuster
-1% Synergy $0.69
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $17.30
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $4.77
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $3.46
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $3.70
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-9% Synergy $0.28

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+14% Synergy $1.66
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+7% Synergy $39.94
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+7% Synergy $0.33
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-1% Synergy $8.05

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 $4.82
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+12% Synergy $0.50
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $0.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.54
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $1.11
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+7% Synergy $0.27
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+7% Synergy $6.11
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+6% Synergy $4.01
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+6% Synergy $1.85
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.33
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $9.82
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.31
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.47
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $6.34
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.26
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+1% Synergy $0.40
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $11.06
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $4.00
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $58.63
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $29.74
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.31
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-5% Synergy $23.84

Mana Artifacts

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

Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+12% Synergy $5.66
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+11% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.90
Spectral Searchlight Spectral Searchlight
+9% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.39
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.34
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+7% Synergy $0.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.17
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+5% Synergy $0.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.34
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.36
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26

Lands

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

Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+17% Synergy $0.31
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+13% Synergy $0.27
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+10% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+10% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.30
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.36
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+6% Synergy $0.26
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+5% Synergy $14.11
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.79
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.55
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+5% Synergy $8.57
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+4% Synergy $0.34
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+4% Synergy $0.36
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.26
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $3.49
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.31
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $10.14
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+3% Synergy $1.30
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.26
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.35
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.71
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.03
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.32
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $2.76
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.11
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.15
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $28.81
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
0% Synergy $11.74
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
0% Synergy $0.30
Forum of Amity Forum of Amity
0% Synergy $0.11
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-1% Synergy $10.56
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-1% Synergy $1.22
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.11
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.35
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $0.91
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-2% Synergy $6.49
Umbral Expanse Umbral Expanse
-2% Synergy $1.06
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.26
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-7% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.29

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