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Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.60

Legendary Creature — Dragon Ranger Enchantment Background

Skanos Dragonheart Cultist of the Absolute
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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.

Natural Order Natural Order
+62% Synergy $35.42
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+31% Synergy $444.24
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+27% Synergy $119.25
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+27% Synergy $1626.23
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+23% Synergy $30.65

Creatures

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

Boneyard Scourge Boneyard Scourge
+99% Synergy $8.47
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+99% Synergy $3.99
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+99% Synergy $4.18
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+99% Synergy $4.33
Witherbloom, the Balancer Witherbloom, the Balancer
+97% Synergy $3.61
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+97% Synergy $0.94
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+96% Synergy $11.42
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+86% Synergy $1.29
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+66% Synergy $0.28
Broodcaller Scourge Broodcaller Scourge
+66% Synergy $0.53
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+66% Synergy $0.46
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+66% Synergy $39.76
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+65% Synergy $0.36
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+65% Synergy $49.01
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+65% Synergy $5.30
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+64% Synergy $0.36
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+64% Synergy $24.11
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+58% Synergy $0.37
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+58% Synergy $25.32
Dina, Essence Brewer Dina, Essence Brewer
+45% Synergy $2.10
Draconic Muralists Draconic Muralists
+33% Synergy $0.32
Bone Devourer Bone Devourer
+33% Synergy $0.35
Jugan, the Rising Star Jugan, the Rising Star
+33% Synergy $0.29
Deathbringer Regent Deathbringer Regent
+33% Synergy $0.39
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+33% Synergy $0.74
Scourge of Nel Toth Scourge of Nel Toth
+32% Synergy $2.20
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+32% Synergy $1.05
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+32% Synergy $33.90
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+32% Synergy $18.87
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+32% Synergy $17.58
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+32% Synergy $2.86
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+32% Synergy $19.70
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+32% Synergy $12.91
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+32% Synergy $27.39
Barrowgoyf Barrowgoyf
+32% Synergy $15.65
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+32% Synergy $1.02
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+31% Synergy $1.69
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+31% Synergy $28.68
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+30% Synergy $51.04
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+30% Synergy $18.90
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+29% Synergy $5.38
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+28% Synergy $15.52
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+27% Synergy $2.10
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+26% Synergy $28.31
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+26% Synergy $0.99
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+25% Synergy $17.02
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+25% Synergy $1.18
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+22% Synergy $20.43
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+19% Synergy $8.53
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+12% Synergy $8.98

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 $4.24
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+46% Synergy $2.10
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+31% Synergy $3.55
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+31% Synergy $1.91
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+31% Synergy $0.21
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+31% Synergy $0.46
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+30% Synergy $1.60
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+28% Synergy $0.30
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+27% Synergy $1.28
Tend the Pests Tend the Pests
+27% Synergy $0.55
Entomb Entomb
+26% Synergy $18.32
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+25% Synergy $4.58
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+23% Synergy $5.74
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+14% Synergy $7.28
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $17.60
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.65
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-14% Synergy $1.17

Sorceries

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

Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+94% Synergy $6.73
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+65% Synergy $23.07
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+59% Synergy $5.48
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+55% Synergy $7.05
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+52% Synergy $0.55
Reanimate Reanimate
+47% Synergy $10.10
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+32% Synergy $2.99
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+32% Synergy $9.35
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+32% Synergy $3.62
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+31% Synergy $0.35
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+31% Synergy $4.94
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+30% Synergy $10.03
Life // Death Life // Death
+30% Synergy $0.31
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+29% Synergy $29.93
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+27% Synergy $3.14
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+26% Synergy $31.38
Living Death Living Death
+26% Synergy $6.29
Harmonize Harmonize
+26% Synergy $0.23
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+25% Synergy $0.24
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+25% Synergy $3.55
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+25% Synergy $33.57
Three Visits Three Visits
+15% Synergy $5.55
Farseek Farseek
+14% Synergy $0.46
Victimize Victimize
+14% Synergy $1.25
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.77
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+11% Synergy $0.53
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+11% Synergy $5.02
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $2.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+2% Synergy $1.28
Cultivate Cultivate
-5% Synergy $0.41

Utility Artifacts

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

The Great Henge The Great Henge
+60% Synergy $65.74
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+33% Synergy $8.12
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+32% Synergy $8.72
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+32% Synergy $42.28
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+31% Synergy $3.22
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+28% Synergy $2.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

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

Avatar Destiny Avatar Destiny
+65% Synergy $0.25
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+58% Synergy $30.52
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
+33% Synergy $0.26
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+33% Synergy $0.33
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+32% Synergy $0.39
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+32% Synergy $8.19
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+31% Synergy $34.04
Necromancy Necromancy
+30% Synergy $19.41
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+29% Synergy $1.71
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+29% Synergy $14.69
Exploration Exploration
+29% Synergy $29.98
Rancor Rancor
+28% Synergy $1.60
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+28% Synergy $32.66
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+28% Synergy $9.87
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+26% Synergy $0.36
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+26% Synergy $15.41
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+25% Synergy $0.58
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+25% Synergy $7.45
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+25% Synergy $0.58
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+24% Synergy $10.53
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+20% Synergy $39.68
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $35.16

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 $0.52

Utility Lands

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

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+48% Synergy $49.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+44% Synergy $0.77
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+44% Synergy $55.48
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+39% Synergy $16.76
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.62
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+32% Synergy $0.96
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+31% Synergy $9.39
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+28% Synergy $34.19

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+33% Synergy $12.46
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+33% Synergy $0.58
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+33% Synergy $0.34
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+30% Synergy $60.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+9% Synergy $0.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.49

Lands

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

Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+55% Synergy $7.05
Bayou Bayou
+54% Synergy
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+51% Synergy $8.77
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+46% Synergy $2.10
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+37% Synergy $29.04
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+33% Synergy $2.93
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.63
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+31% Synergy $0.46
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+29% Synergy $29.93
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+23% Synergy $5.74
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+21% Synergy $6.42
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+13% Synergy $9.59
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+13% Synergy $16.47
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+9% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.30
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.10
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-3% Synergy $0.33
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-5% Synergy $5.38
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-8% Synergy $0.36
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-31% Synergy $1.12

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