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Shadrix Silverquill
Price tag $0.86

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

#502 Current Rank
#573 Last Week
#745 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.

Intermediate Chirography Intermediate Chirography
+7% Synergy $4.77
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+7% Synergy $8.40
Defacing Duskmage Defacing Duskmage
+4% Synergy $6.07
Scriv, the Obligator Scriv, the Obligator
+3% Synergy $2.66
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-4% Synergy $11.97

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 $8.74
Combat Calligrapher Combat Calligrapher
+60% Synergy $6.34
Inkshield Inkshield
+54% Synergy $6.85
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+51% Synergy $1.22
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+50% Synergy $0.80
Deathbringer Liege Deathbringer Liege
+45% Synergy $0.98
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+42% Synergy $0.36
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+42% Synergy $5.30
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+41% Synergy $5.56
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+39% Synergy $0.22

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 $3.24
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+34% Synergy $0.38
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+32% Synergy $7.66
Fracture Fracture
+28% Synergy $0.96
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+24% Synergy $2.79
Despark Despark
+17% Synergy $0.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+15% Synergy $1.42
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.21
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.51
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+6% Synergy $1.95

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+9% Synergy $54.35
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $6.68
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $56.41
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $44.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $122.46
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $67.64
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $65.78
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $34.56
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-9% Synergy $18.54

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 $0.33
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+30% Synergy $18.35
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+28% Synergy $3.07
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+28% Synergy $0.44
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+25% Synergy $4.43
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+24% Synergy $4.24
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+24% Synergy $2.56
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+24% Synergy $0.36
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+21% Synergy $0.33
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+20% Synergy $0.92
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+20% Synergy $0.30
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
+20% Synergy $0.62
Flumph Flumph
+18% Synergy $3.07
Scholarship Sponsor Scholarship Sponsor
+17% Synergy $0.35
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+16% Synergy $19.15
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+16% Synergy $0.64
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+15% Synergy $0.50
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+15% Synergy $0.74
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+15% Synergy $0.29
Selfless Glyphweaver Deadly Vanity Selfless Glyphweaver
+15% Synergy $0.25
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+14% Synergy $7.95
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+12% Synergy $5.84
Bold Plagiarist Bold Plagiarist
+12% Synergy $0.35
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+11% Synergy $42.73
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+11% Synergy $2.62
Magister of Worth Magister of Worth
+11% Synergy $0.31
Silverquill Lecturer Silverquill Lecturer
+11% Synergy $0.34
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+10% Synergy $6.59
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+10% Synergy $0.61
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $56.81
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+9% Synergy $3.96
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+9% Synergy $0.68
Tomik, Wielder of Law Tomik, Wielder of Law
+9% Synergy $5.36
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+8% Synergy $2.48
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+8% Synergy $0.58
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+8% Synergy $0.25
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+7% Synergy $2.04
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+7% Synergy $33.09
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+7% Synergy $1.48
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+6% Synergy $13.41
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+6% Synergy $17.27
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+5% Synergy $4.64
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.99
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+3% Synergy $0.72
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+1% Synergy $18.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.02
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
0% Synergy $8.76
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-1% Synergy $0.35
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-3% Synergy $1.81
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-16% Synergy $2.44

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 $0.36
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+16% Synergy $6.71
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+16% Synergy $5.46
Benevolent Offering Benevolent Offering
+15% Synergy $1.24
Batwing Brume Batwing Brume
+13% Synergy $6.84
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+13% Synergy $5.22
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+13% Synergy $7.11
Utter End Utter End
+11% Synergy $0.34
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+11% Synergy $18.13
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $1.32
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+9% Synergy $1.21
Oblation Oblation
+7% Synergy $0.60
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+6% Synergy $2.76
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.45
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+5% Synergy $4.57
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+5% Synergy $5.97
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+5% Synergy $1.23
Closing Statement Closing Statement
+5% Synergy $0.08
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $1.23
Silverquill Charm Silverquill Charm
+4% Synergy $0.31
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.29
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.39
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $19.96
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $2.07
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+3% Synergy $1.56
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+3% Synergy $1.16
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.50
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $7.43
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+2% Synergy $0.31
Mortify Mortify
+1% Synergy $0.22
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
0% Synergy $0.95
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.16
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.13
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $27.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-3% Synergy $5.72
Village Rites Village Rites
-5% Synergy $0.97
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-10% Synergy $0.40

Sorceries

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

Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+31% Synergy $0.28
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+26% Synergy $0.34
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+23% Synergy $8.70
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+18% Synergy $0.72
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+13% Synergy $0.86
Silverquill Command Silverquill Command
+12% Synergy $0.22
Infernal Offering Infernal Offering
+12% Synergy $0.30
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+11% Synergy $0.28
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+8% Synergy $11.26
Virtus's Maneuver Virtus's Maneuver
+7% Synergy $0.81
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+6% Synergy $9.96
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+5% Synergy $4.99
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+5% Synergy $1.84
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+5% Synergy $2.99
Vindicate Vindicate
+4% Synergy $1.12
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+4% Synergy $0.27
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.95
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $2.65
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $3.64
Excavation Technique Excavation Technique
+4% Synergy $0.31
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $0.61
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.15
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+3% Synergy $0.40
Damn Damn
+2% Synergy $1.87
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.46
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+2% Synergy $0.71
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy $5.92
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy $3.05
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-1% Synergy $0.38
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.36
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
-2% Synergy $0.51
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.35
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $6.69
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $15.05
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $9.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+20% Synergy $7.96
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+17% Synergy $11.84
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+12% Synergy $2.49
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+12% Synergy $2.00
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+10% Synergy $5.65
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+10% Synergy $1.12
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+9% Synergy $0.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $6.08
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $2.05
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+6% Synergy $5.78
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $5.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.33
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+5% Synergy $0.36
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+5% Synergy $33.57
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+4% Synergy $67.45
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $4.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $8.07
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
0% Synergy $5.19
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-1% Synergy $9.57
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-6% Synergy $17.78

Enchantments

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

Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+30% Synergy $1.52
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+28% Synergy $0.30
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+23% Synergy $2.46
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+21% Synergy $5.88
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+19% Synergy $8.13
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+16% Synergy $0.40
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+15% Synergy $0.33
Together Forever Together Forever
+14% Synergy $0.35
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+14% Synergy $0.35
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+13% Synergy $2.15
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+11% Synergy $57.95
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+10% Synergy $1.00
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+9% Synergy $0.30
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+8% Synergy $34.03
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+8% Synergy $0.36
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+8% Synergy $7.31
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+8% Synergy $1.52
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+7% Synergy $6.51
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+7% Synergy $0.36
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+7% Synergy $0.31
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $4.60
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $8.11
Debtors' Knell Debtors' Knell
+5% Synergy $0.57
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $23.70
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $29.37
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+2% Synergy $2.49
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.39
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $17.29
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $4.96
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $3.78
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-6% Synergy $3.40
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-9% Synergy $0.27

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+14% Synergy $1.61
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $41.33
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+7% Synergy $0.35
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-1% Synergy $8.24

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 $4.97
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+12% Synergy $0.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.98
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $1.58
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.93
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.95
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+7% Synergy $4.10
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+7% Synergy $0.23
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+7% Synergy $6.09
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+6% Synergy $1.91
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.32
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $9.23
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.84
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+1% Synergy $0.37
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $11.26
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $4.17
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $6.90
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
0% Synergy $0.30
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $58.36
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $29.61
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $5.54
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-5% Synergy $23.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+12% Synergy $4.00
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+11% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.73
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.95
Spectral Searchlight Spectral Searchlight
+9% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.92
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.36
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+7% Synergy $0.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.94
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+5% Synergy $0.82
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.32
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+18% Synergy $0.25
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+12% Synergy $0.33
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+10% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+10% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.73
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.97
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+5% Synergy $0.32
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+5% Synergy $14.13
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.40
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.45
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+5% Synergy $8.25
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+4% Synergy $0.86
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+4% Synergy $9.53
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+4% Synergy $0.36
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.29
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+4% Synergy $2.65
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.82
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+3% Synergy $1.82
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.15
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.74
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.50
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.52
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.27
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.25
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.97
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.02
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.25
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $27.19
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
0% Synergy $11.27
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
0% Synergy $0.91
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-1% Synergy $9.75
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-1% Synergy $0.97
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.16
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.39
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $0.93
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-2% Synergy $6.41
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.20
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-4% Synergy $8.24
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-7% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.25

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