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Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor: Birthing Pod
Price tag $0.29

Legendary Creature — Dragon Ranger Enchantment Background

Skanos Dragonheart Sword Coast Sailor
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Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 69% Ramp 7% +1/+1 Counters 3% Birthing Pod 3% Cantrips 3%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor Birthing Pod game on their own.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+92% Synergy $17.28
Force of Will Force of Will
+91% Synergy $70.22
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+86% Synergy $26.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+84% Synergy $56.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+76% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+99% Synergy $4.31
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+99% Synergy $0.23
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+99% Synergy $0.28
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+99% Synergy $2.43
Biophagus Biophagus
+99% Synergy $16.75
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+99% Synergy $19.08
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+99% Synergy $21.17
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+99% Synergy $52.46
Tanazir Quandrix Tanazir Quandrix
+98% Synergy $0.35
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+98% Synergy $59.10
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+94% Synergy $8.31
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+86% Synergy $0.35
Icefall Regent Icefall Regent
+100% Synergy $0.56
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+100% Synergy $0.25
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+100% Synergy $0.27
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+100% Synergy $0.20
Draconic Muralists Draconic Muralists
+100% Synergy $0.30
Jugan, the Rising Star Jugan, the Rising Star
+100% Synergy $0.33
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+100% Synergy $1.05
Ambitious Dragonborn Ambitious Dragonborn
+100% Synergy $0.18
Runadi, Behemoth Caller Runadi, Behemoth Caller
+100% Synergy $19.49
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+100% Synergy $0.29
Destructor Dragon Destructor Dragon
+100% Synergy $0.31
Juvenile Mist Dragon Juvenile Mist Dragon
+100% Synergy $0.12
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+100% Synergy $1.24

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+99% Synergy $4.80
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+99% Synergy $0.72
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+96% Synergy $8.82
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+93% Synergy $0.98
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+92% Synergy $49.82
Pulse of Murasa Pulse of Murasa
+100% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor.

Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+99% Synergy $2.77
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+99% Synergy $0.37
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+97% Synergy $3.59
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+97% Synergy $33.13
Neoform Neoform
+97% Synergy $1.20
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+94% Synergy $9.42
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+90% Synergy $6.57
Druidic Ritual Druidic Ritual
+100% Synergy $0.08

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor Birthing Pod decks.

Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+99% Synergy $1.63
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+99% Synergy $14.98
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+98% Synergy $9.63
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+96% Synergy $4.72
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+91% Synergy $67.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+75% Synergy $2.99
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+100% Synergy $1.67

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor decks.

Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+97% Synergy $2.67
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+97% Synergy $0.34
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+96% Synergy $2.22
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+91% Synergy $14.98
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+100% Synergy $0.62
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+100% Synergy $4.39
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+100% Synergy $2.02

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor's Birthing Pod game plan.

Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+94% Synergy $1.25

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor Birthing Pod decks.

Wasteland Wasteland
+99% Synergy $27.58
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+97% Synergy $49.84
Rivendell Rivendell
+95% Synergy $1.74
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+95% Synergy $0.31
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+95% Synergy $24.13
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+94% Synergy $4.90
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+94% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+88% Synergy $0.85
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+83% Synergy $0.34
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+82% Synergy $31.72
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+79% Synergy $15.55
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+78% Synergy $53.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+77% Synergy $0.36
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+100% Synergy $0.34

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor's Birthing Pod strategy.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+37% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.40
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+100% Synergy $0.32
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+100% Synergy $0.38
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+100% Synergy $0.28

Lands

The mana base behind Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor's Birthing Pod decks.

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+95% Synergy $49.78
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+90% Synergy $6.57
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+87% Synergy $1.59
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+86% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+82% Synergy $0.32
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+80% Synergy $12.70
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+69% Synergy $36.10
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+56% Synergy $0.30
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+55% Synergy $0.75
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+53% Synergy $0.33
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+53% Synergy $11.06
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+39% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+4% 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 // Sword Coast Sailor: Birthing Pod.

Skanos Dragonheart Feywild Visitor Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Acolyte of Bahamut Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Raised by Giants Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Raised by Giants
Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Master Chef Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Master Chef
Alora, Merry Thief Acolyte of Bahamut Alora, Merry Thief // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Acolyte of Bahamut Skanos Dragonheart // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Master Chef Skanos Dragonheart // Master Chef
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dungeon Delver Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dungeon Delver
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Feywild Visitor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Feywild Visitor
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tana, the Bloodsower Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tana, the Bloodsower
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Acolyte of Bahamut Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Raised by Giants Skanos Dragonheart // Raised by Giants
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Acolyte of Bahamut Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Dragon Cultist Skanos Dragonheart // Dragon Cultist
Skanos Dragonheart Folk Hero Skanos Dragonheart // Folk Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Inspiring Leader Skanos Dragonheart // Inspiring Leader
Skanos Dragonheart Scion of Halaster Skanos Dragonheart // Scion of Halaster
Skanos Dragonheart Tavern Brawler Skanos Dragonheart // Tavern Brawler
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Popular Entertainer Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Popular Entertainer
Skanos Dragonheart Haunted One Skanos Dragonheart // Haunted One
Ganax, Astral Hunter Raised by Giants Ganax, Astral Hunter // Raised by Giants
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Folk Hero Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Folk Hero
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Acolyte of Bahamut Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Criminal Past Skanos Dragonheart // Criminal Past
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Haunted One Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Haunted One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Acolyte of Bahamut Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Acolyte of Bahamut Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Acolyte of Bahamut
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Acolyte of Bahamut Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Acolyte of Bahamut Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Guild Artisan Skanos Dragonheart // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Acolyte of Bahamut Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Acolyte of Bahamut Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Viconia, Drow Apostate Acolyte of Bahamut Viconia, Drow Apostate // Acolyte of Bahamut
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Acolyte of Bahamut Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Acolyte of Bahamut

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