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Skoa, Embermage
Price tag $0.04

Legendary CreatureGoblin Wizard

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2676 Current Rank
#2842 Last Week
#2710 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Skoa, Embermage.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Skoa, Embermage decks.

Slagdrill Scrapper Slagdrill Scrapper
+66% Synergy $0.09
Oreplate Pangolin Oreplate Pangolin
+33% Synergy $0.10
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+24% Synergy $0.05
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+20% Synergy $0.09
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+16% Synergy $0.08

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Skoa, Embermage's abilities and overall game plan.

Mirage Phalanx Mirage Phalanx
+47% Synergy $3.47
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+44% Synergy $5.57
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+43% Synergy $3.40
Mirror March Mirror March
+41% Synergy $1.74
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+41% Synergy $1.15
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+41% Synergy $4.72
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+38% Synergy $7.36
Big Score Big Score
+38% Synergy $0.62
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+35% Synergy $2.49
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+34% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Skoa, Embermage decks.

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+32% Synergy $0.98
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+25% Synergy $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+15% Synergy $0.99
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+15% Synergy $1.76
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+8% Synergy $0.29
Abrade Abrade
+8% Synergy $0.15
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $7.78
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $1.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $26.15
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-3% Synergy $71.05
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.69
Gamble Gamble
-6% Synergy $7.91
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-15% Synergy $46.20

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Skoa, Embermage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+33% Synergy $0.15
Flamerush Rider Flamerush Rider
+32% Synergy $0.20
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+31% Synergy $16.52
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+28% Synergy $9.62
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+26% Synergy $1.74
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+25% Synergy $0.36
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+24% Synergy $0.26
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+22% Synergy $0.24
Fiendish Duo Fiendish Duo
+22% Synergy $0.46
Devoted Duelist Devoted Duelist
+22% Synergy $0.02
Burning Sun's Avatar Burning Sun's Avatar
+21% Synergy $0.33
Felhide Spiritbinder Felhide Spiritbinder
+20% Synergy $0.31
Mirror-Style Master Mirror-Style Master
+19% Synergy $0.23
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+18% Synergy $0.85
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+14% Synergy $14.70
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+14% Synergy $30.11
Underfoot Underdogs Underfoot Underdogs
+14% Synergy $0.04
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+13% Synergy $1.65
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+13% Synergy $4.58
Alpine Guide Alpine Guide
+12% Synergy $0.10
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+12% Synergy $0.10
Spawn of Thraxes Spawn of Thraxes
+11% Synergy $0.41
Kindlespark Duo Kindlespark Duo
+11% Synergy $0.06
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+10% Synergy $0.64
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+10% Synergy $0.86
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+8% Synergy $0.11
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+7% Synergy $0.46
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+7% Synergy $0.16
Goblin Bushwhacker Goblin Bushwhacker
+7% Synergy $0.84
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+6% Synergy $27.60
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+6% Synergy $10.80
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+6% Synergy $0.15
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+6% Synergy $1.59
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+6% Synergy $0.18
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.12
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+5% Synergy $0.13
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+3% Synergy $27.81
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+3% Synergy $0.17
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+2% Synergy $0.18
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+1% Synergy $6.86
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
0% Synergy $9.06
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
0% Synergy $0.32
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
-1% Synergy $0.17
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-1% Synergy $0.23
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-1% Synergy $2.44
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-1% Synergy $0.34
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-3% Synergy $0.85
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-3% Synergy $19.52
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
-6% Synergy $0.23
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-15% Synergy $1.86

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Skoa, Embermage safe.

Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+12% Synergy $11.68
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+12% Synergy $0.08
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+10% Synergy $1.38
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+10% Synergy $0.57
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+10% Synergy $0.39
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+9% Synergy $2.33
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+9% Synergy $0.06
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+8% Synergy $1.91
Goblin Wizardry Goblin Wizardry
+8% Synergy $0.09
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+7% Synergy $5.81
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+6% Synergy $0.11
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+5% Synergy $8.49
Expedite Expedite
+5% Synergy $0.53
Fireblast Fireblast
+5% Synergy $0.27
Blazing Salvo Blazing Salvo
+5% Synergy $0.24
Galvanic Discharge Galvanic Discharge
+5% Synergy $0.11
Shock Shock
+4% Synergy $0.04
Skred Skred
+4% Synergy $2.09
Raking Claws Raking Claws
+4% Synergy $0.09
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+4% Synergy $0.92
Smash to Smithereens Smash to Smithereens
+4% Synergy $0.23
Fiery Temper Fiery Temper
+4% Synergy $0.11
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+3% Synergy $1.95
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+3% Synergy $2.43
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+3% Synergy $0.03
Fire Prophecy Fire Prophecy
+3% Synergy $0.05
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.06
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+1% Synergy $0.53
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
0% Synergy $0.22
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
-2% Synergy $1.31
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-2% Synergy $1.05
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-4% Synergy $1.39
Reverberate Reverberate
-4% Synergy $1.93
Seething Song Seething Song
-6% Synergy $6.27
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-6% Synergy $5.39
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-7% Synergy $8.43

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Skoa, Embermage's game plan and control the board.

Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+34% Synergy $9.35
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+32% Synergy $0.39
Twinflame Twinflame
+32% Synergy $5.05
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+30% Synergy $17.38
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+26% Synergy $0.21
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+24% Synergy $1.03
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+19% Synergy $1.03
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+19% Synergy $0.44
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+12% Synergy $0.21
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+12% Synergy $0.31
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+12% Synergy $0.31
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+12% Synergy $0.27
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+11% Synergy $0.23
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+11% Synergy $0.18
Anzrag's Rampage Anzrag's Rampage
+11% Synergy $0.21
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+10% Synergy $0.26
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+9% Synergy $0.06
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+7% Synergy $0.11
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+7% Synergy $0.20
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+6% Synergy $0.09
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+6% Synergy $0.11
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+5% Synergy $9.10
Fireball Fireball
+5% Synergy $0.07
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+5% Synergy $6.74
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+5% Synergy $0.41
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+5% Synergy $1.14
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+5% Synergy $0.14
Sizzle Sizzle
+5% Synergy $0.22
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+4% Synergy $0.64
Crash Through Crash Through
+4% Synergy $0.17
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+3% Synergy $0.36
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+3% Synergy $0.08
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+3% Synergy $4.41
Goblin Grenade Goblin Grenade
+3% Synergy $0.31
Suplex Suplex
+3% Synergy $0.12
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+3% Synergy $0.75
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+1% Synergy $0.20
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
0% Synergy $0.10
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
0% Synergy $1.27
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
0% Synergy $0.14
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-1% Synergy $0.23
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.51
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
-1% Synergy $0.11
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-1% Synergy $0.82
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
-2% Synergy $0.14
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.14
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
-3% Synergy $0.26
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $1474.14
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $4.42
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $2.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+31% Synergy $0.54
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+30% Synergy $3.40
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+26% Synergy $12.75
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $20.45
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+18% Synergy $5.78
Minion Reflector Minion Reflector
+16% Synergy $1.11
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+13% Synergy $0.10
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+11% Synergy $2.21
Campfire Campfire
+10% Synergy $0.22
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+9% Synergy $0.34
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+8% Synergy $0.92
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+8% Synergy $0.51
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+8% Synergy $4.19
Lunatic Pandora Lunatic Pandora
+8% Synergy $0.06
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+7% Synergy $4.22
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $10.63
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.14
The Deck of Many Things The Deck of Many Things
+6% Synergy $4.44
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $5.37
Getaway Car Getaway Car
+5% Synergy $0.15
Clamorous Ironclad Clamorous Ironclad
+5% Synergy $0.03
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+4% Synergy $0.57
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
-1% Synergy $1.10
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.63
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-3% Synergy $7.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Skoa, Embermage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+32% Synergy $6.83
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+28% Synergy $0.57
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+22% Synergy $1.01
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+18% Synergy $8.53
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+17% Synergy $1.48
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+13% Synergy $19.24
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+11% Synergy $0.99
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+11% Synergy $0.66
The Flux The Flux
+9% Synergy $0.25
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+6% Synergy $0.10
Vessel of Volatility Vessel of Volatility
+5% Synergy $0.16
City on Fire City on Fire
+4% Synergy $5.62
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+4% Synergy $5.66
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+3% Synergy $1.97
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
+2% Synergy $0.23
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
0% Synergy $7.33
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-3% Synergy $5.49
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-3% Synergy $0.25
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-13% Synergy $5.91

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Skoa, Embermage to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+11% Synergy $0.97
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+4% Synergy $0.30
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-6% Synergy $3.07

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+31% Synergy $5.95
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+22% Synergy $0.15
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+22% Synergy $5.08
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+13% Synergy $0.16
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+11% Synergy $0.15
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+10% Synergy $0.50
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+10% Synergy $1.91
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+9% Synergy $3.66
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $2.73
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.40
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+7% Synergy $0.10
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+7% Synergy $14.84
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+6% Synergy $16.55
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+6% Synergy $0.17
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+4% Synergy $0.10
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+3% Synergy $0.21
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+3% Synergy $1.44
Great Furnace Great Furnace
0% Synergy $1.64
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
0% Synergy $9.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.14
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-4% Synergy $11.65
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $38.71
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy $34.54
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-8% Synergy $0.46
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-9% Synergy $0.47

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+26% Synergy $0.96
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+20% Synergy $3.61
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+16% Synergy $0.22
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+10% Synergy $1.29
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+9% Synergy $0.23
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+5% Synergy $17.16
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.31
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $7.59
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.51
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.19
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-32% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Skoa, Embermage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+26% Synergy $1.74
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+19% Synergy $1.03
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+19% Synergy $1.78
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.11
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+12% Synergy $11.68
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+10% Synergy $0.57
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+8% Synergy $0.45
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.28
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+5% Synergy $9.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.18
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy $34.04
Mountain Mountain
-7% Synergy $0.06

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