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Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute: Birthing Pod
Price tag $0.47

Legendary Creature — Dragon Ranger Enchantment Background

Skanos Dragonheart Cultist of the Absolute
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 50% Dragons 50%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute Birthing Pod game on their own.

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+85% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+99% Synergy $5.32
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+99% Synergy $6.24
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+99% Synergy $2.43
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+99% Synergy $0.30
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+98% Synergy $0.76
Viridian Emissary Viridian Emissary
+98% Synergy $0.24
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+98% Synergy $25.24
Hermit Druid Hermit Druid
+97% Synergy $9.42
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+97% Synergy $0.45
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+96% Synergy $0.17
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+96% Synergy $0.28
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+96% Synergy $0.65
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+95% Synergy $0.30
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+94% Synergy $3.22
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+90% Synergy $1.42
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+88% Synergy $0.32
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+72% Synergy $0.30
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+100% Synergy $11.71
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+100% Synergy $4.31
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+100% Synergy $3.04
Scourge of Nel Toth Scourge of Nel Toth
+100% Synergy $0.48
Draconic Muralists Draconic Muralists
+100% Synergy $0.30
Jugan, the Rising Star Jugan, the Rising Star
+100% Synergy $0.33
Seedguide Ash Seedguide Ash
+100% Synergy $2.59
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+100% Synergy $0.34
Boneyard Scourge Boneyard Scourge
+100% Synergy $6.19
Bladewing's Thrall Bladewing's Thrall
+100% Synergy $0.24

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Berserk Berserk
+99% Synergy $15.72
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+99% Synergy $7.76
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+98% Synergy $3.37
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+97% Synergy $1.22
Entomb Entomb
+92% Synergy $16.75
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+90% Synergy $0.29
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+69% Synergy $13.39
Beast Within Beast Within
+65% Synergy $0.46
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+54% Synergy $0.75
Deglamer Deglamer
+100% Synergy $1.24

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute.

Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+99% Synergy $3.23
Find // Finality Find // Finality
+98% Synergy $0.18
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+96% Synergy $3.59
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+93% Synergy $3.64
Living Death Living Death
+93% Synergy $2.19
Damnation Damnation
+93% Synergy $21.38
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+92% Synergy $0.76
Victimize Victimize
+81% Synergy $2.02
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+77% Synergy $1.14
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+100% Synergy $3.47

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute Birthing Pod decks.

Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+98% Synergy $2.73
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+97% Synergy $14.98
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+93% Synergy $16.99
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+81% Synergy $15.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+78% Synergy $3.93
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+69% Synergy $6.62

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Attrition Attrition
+99% Synergy $19.91
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+97% Synergy $1.17
Necromancy Necromancy
+97% Synergy $17.23
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+95% Synergy $35.19
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+93% Synergy $0.45

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute Birthing Pod decks.

Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+99% Synergy $0.18
Mutavault Mutavault
+99% Synergy $4.31
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+99% Synergy $106.22
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+99% Synergy $4.02
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+97% Synergy $20.51
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+95% Synergy $0.34
High Market High Market
+90% Synergy $0.48
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+85% Synergy $26.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+59% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute's Birthing Pod strategy.

Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.40
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+100% Synergy $0.38

Lands

The mana base behind Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute's Birthing Pod decks.

Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+98% Synergy $17.20
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+93% Synergy $49.78
Bayou Bayou
+88% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+77% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+72% Synergy $0.36
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+71% Synergy $32.22
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+62% Synergy $0.35
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+60% Synergy $0.30
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+53% Synergy $10.05
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+47% Synergy $0.43
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+37% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+100% Synergy $0.42

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute: Birthing Pod.

Armix, Filigree Thrasher Thrasios, Triton Hero Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cloakwood Hermit Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cloakwood Hermit
Tana, the Bloodsower Tymna the Weaver Tana, the Bloodsower // Tymna the Weaver
Skanos Dragonheart Criminal Past Skanos Dragonheart // Criminal Past
Skanos Dragonheart Haunted One Skanos Dragonheart // Haunted One
Skanos Dragonheart Scion of Halaster Skanos Dragonheart // Scion of Halaster
Viconia, Drow Apostate Acolyte of Bahamut Viconia, Drow Apostate // Acolyte of Bahamut
The Third Doctor Barbara Wright The Third Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Noble The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Noble
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Acolyte of Bahamut Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Acolyte of Bahamut
The Fugitive Doctor Rose Noble The Fugitive Doctor // Rose Noble
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Scion of Halaster Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Scion of Halaster
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Street Urchin Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Thrasios, Triton Hero Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Acolyte of Bahamut Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Acolyte of Bahamut Skanos Dragonheart // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Master Chef Skanos Dragonheart // Master Chef
Skanos Dragonheart Raised by Giants Skanos Dragonheart // Raised by Giants
The Third Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Third Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tana, the Bloodsower Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower
Tana, the Bloodsower Thrasios, Triton Hero Tana, the Bloodsower // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Acolyte of Bahamut Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Acolyte of Bahamut
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tana, the Bloodsower Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tana, the Bloodsower
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Thrasios, Triton Hero Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Thrasios, Triton Hero Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Yasmin Khan The Third Doctor // Yasmin Khan
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Thirteenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Thirteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Kodama of the East Tree Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Kodama of the East Tree
The Fugitive Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fugitive Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Thirteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Thirteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Acolyte of Bahamut Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Acolyte of Bahamut
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Acolyte of Bahamut Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Acolyte of Bahamut
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Candlekeep Sage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Candlekeep Sage
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Skanos Dragonheart Agent of the Shadow Thieves Skanos Dragonheart // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Acolyte of Bahamut Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Acolyte of Bahamut
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Haunted One Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Thrasios, Triton Hero Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Thrasios, Triton Hero

Other Available Backgrounds

Skanos Dragonheart can also choose from these 28 other backgrounds:

Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Haunted One Haunted One
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier