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Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute: Dragons
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 Dragons game on their own.

Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+65% Synergy $366.32
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+31% Synergy $105.77
Natural Order Natural Order
+30% Synergy $35.35
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+28% Synergy $125.34
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+28% Synergy $1459.07
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+25% Synergy $3.42
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+23% Synergy $26.55

Creatures

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

Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+98% Synergy $0.45
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+96% Synergy $9.09
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+88% Synergy $1.42
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+67% Synergy $0.25
Draconic Muralists Draconic Muralists
+67% Synergy $0.30
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+66% Synergy $3.04
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+66% Synergy $2.43
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+66% Synergy $0.30
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+66% Synergy $43.80
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+66% Synergy $52.46
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+65% Synergy $5.32
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+65% Synergy $0.37
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+65% Synergy $25.24
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+59% Synergy $0.32
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+57% Synergy $25.79
Bone Devourer Bone Devourer
+50% Synergy $0.30
Broodcaller Scourge Broodcaller Scourge
+50% Synergy $0.35
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+50% Synergy $0.90
Disruptive Stormbrood Disruptive Stormbrood
+50% Synergy $0.19
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+50% Synergy $0.38
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+49% Synergy $20.90
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+48% Synergy $1.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+46% Synergy $13.48
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+42% Synergy $17.15
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+33% Synergy $0.42
Scourge of Nel Toth Scourge of Nel Toth
+33% Synergy $0.48
Jugan, the Rising Star Jugan, the Rising Star
+33% Synergy $0.33
Deathbringer Regent Deathbringer Regent
+33% Synergy $0.29
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+33% Synergy $16.79
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+33% Synergy $19.08
Destructor Dragon Destructor Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.31
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+33% Synergy $12.08
Barrowgoyf Barrowgoyf
+32% Synergy $15.03
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+32% Synergy $11.17
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+32% Synergy $1.39
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+31% Synergy $22.35
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+31% Synergy $22.38
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+28% Synergy $1.79
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+27% Synergy $2.11
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+26% Synergy $0.84
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+26% Synergy $1.40
Six Six
+26% Synergy $5.42
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+19% Synergy $8.90
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+15% Synergy $4.39
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+100% Synergy $4.31
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+100% Synergy $0.46
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+100% Synergy $2.90
Boneyard Scourge Boneyard Scourge
+100% Synergy $6.19

Instants

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

Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+65% Synergy $4.80
Entomb Entomb
+59% Synergy $16.75
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+59% Synergy $4.47
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+56% Synergy $3.00
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+47% Synergy $0.95
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+33% Synergy $1.18
Berserk Berserk
+33% Synergy $15.72
Beast Within Beast Within
+32% Synergy $0.46
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+32% Synergy $0.88
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+32% Synergy $2.89
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+31% Synergy $1.82
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+31% Synergy $0.47
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+31% Synergy $0.24
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+31% Synergy $3.37
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+31% Synergy $0.40
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+31% Synergy $3.27
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+28% Synergy $0.24
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+28% Synergy $1.60
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+28% Synergy $0.59
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+27% Synergy $5.02
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+20% Synergy $0.75
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+18% Synergy $2.14
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+16% Synergy $4.19
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+2% Synergy $13.39

Sorceries

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

Reanimate Reanimate
+81% Synergy $8.59
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+66% Synergy $3.23
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+63% Synergy $28.02
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+62% Synergy $7.08
Living Death Living Death
+60% Synergy $2.19
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+59% Synergy $0.76
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+56% Synergy $6.57
Three Visits Three Visits
+48% Synergy $5.51
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+45% Synergy $0.43
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+41% Synergy $2.31
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+32% Synergy $10.26
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+32% Synergy $33.13
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+32% Synergy $0.26
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+31% Synergy $2.97
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+31% Synergy $5.14
Life // Death Life // Death
+30% Synergy $0.31
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+30% Synergy $9.77
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+28% Synergy $13.71
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+28% Synergy $16.88
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+27% Synergy $3.64
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+27% Synergy $2.85
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+26% Synergy $0.33
Harmonize Harmonize
+26% Synergy $0.30
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+21% Synergy $0.55
Farseek Farseek
+15% Synergy $0.71
Victimize Victimize
+14% Synergy $2.02
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+12% Synergy $4.98
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+11% Synergy $1.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+1% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-6% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+43% Synergy $2.99
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+33% Synergy $8.79
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+33% Synergy $9.63
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+31% Synergy $3.24
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+28% Synergy $3.27
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+27% Synergy $67.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

Avatar Destiny Avatar Destiny
+99% Synergy $0.31
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+59% Synergy $4.74
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+33% Synergy $0.33
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+33% Synergy $0.30
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+33% Synergy $12.88
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+33% Synergy $8.39
Phyresis Phyresis
+32% Synergy $3.18
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+32% Synergy $18.09
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+32% Synergy $4.76
Necromancy Necromancy
+31% Synergy $17.23
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+30% Synergy $2.79
Rancor Rancor
+28% Synergy $1.38
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+27% Synergy $0.38
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+26% Synergy $0.45
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+25% Synergy $29.50
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+25% Synergy $0.40

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute's Dragons game plan.

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+24% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

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

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+44% Synergy $57.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+44% Synergy $0.36
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+39% Synergy $15.55
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.51
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+32% Synergy $8.36
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+32% Synergy $0.95
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+30% Synergy $0.77
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+28% Synergy $38.10
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+25% Synergy $29.69
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+18% Synergy $26.16
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+15% Synergy $53.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+67% Synergy $0.32
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+67% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+43% Synergy $0.33
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+33% Synergy $44.74
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+33% Synergy $43.64
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+30% Synergy $38.08
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+28% Synergy $0.60
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+8% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+67% Synergy $0.42
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+63% Synergy $28.02
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+56% Synergy $3.00
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+56% Synergy $6.57
Bayou Bayou
+55% Synergy
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+52% Synergy $10.05
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+50% Synergy $2.57
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+47% Synergy $0.95
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+46% Synergy $16.55
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+37% Synergy $32.22
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+31% Synergy $12.76
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+31% Synergy $0.47
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+31% Synergy $48.66
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+27% Synergy $17.02
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+27% Synergy $49.78
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+27% Synergy $30.45
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+27% Synergy $18.92
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+27% Synergy $17.82
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+26% Synergy $36.10
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+26% Synergy $11.42
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+21% Synergy $6.66
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+15% Synergy $5.75
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+11% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.36
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+2% Synergy $1.60
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-6% Synergy $0.30
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-6% Synergy $5.71
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-6% Synergy $0.35
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-30% Synergy $0.39

Similar Commanders

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

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