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Skoa, Embermage
Price tag $0.03

Legendary CreatureGoblin Wizard

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4015 Current Rank
#4328 Last Week
#3008 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Skoa, Embermage.

New Cards

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

Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+18% Synergy $0.59
Thunderdrum Soloist Thunderdrum Soloist
+8% Synergy $0.23

High Synergy Cards

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

Mirage Phalanx Mirage Phalanx
+44% Synergy $1.43
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+43% Synergy $5.83
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+40% Synergy $7.16
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+40% Synergy $1.35
Mirror March Mirror March
+38% Synergy $1.92
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+37% Synergy $6.90
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+36% Synergy $4.33
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+35% Synergy $3.69
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+35% Synergy $7.39
Twinflame Twinflame
+33% Synergy $0.79

Top Cards

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

Big Score Big Score
+32% Synergy $0.53
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+29% Synergy $0.49
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+22% Synergy $3.52
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+18% Synergy $1.18
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+9% Synergy $0.88
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+9% Synergy $0.25
Abrade Abrade
+7% Synergy $0.31
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-1% Synergy $12.51
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $0.87
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.35

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $42.79
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $129.20
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $15.60

Creatures

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

Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+32% Synergy $3.00
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+30% Synergy $0.75
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+28% Synergy $0.25
Flamerush Rider Flamerush Rider
+26% Synergy $0.17
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+25% Synergy $0.37
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+24% Synergy $1.31
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+22% Synergy $0.42
Fiendish Duo Fiendish Duo
+21% Synergy $3.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.30
Burning Sun's Avatar Burning Sun's Avatar
+21% Synergy $0.35
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+18% Synergy $0.37
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+17% Synergy $48.03
Felhide Spiritbinder Felhide Spiritbinder
+15% Synergy $0.29
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $1.45
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+14% Synergy $25.13
Mirror-Style Master Mirror-Style Master
+14% Synergy $0.29
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+11% Synergy $1.75
Devoted Duelist Devoted Duelist
+10% Synergy $0.15
Spawn of Thraxes Spawn of Thraxes
+10% Synergy $0.29
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+10% Synergy $1.94
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+8% Synergy $2.38
Stormshriek Feral Stormshriek Feral
+8% Synergy $0.24
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+8% Synergy $0.36
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+8% Synergy $0.26
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+8% Synergy $0.37
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+8% Synergy $0.20
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+7% Synergy $1.03
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+7% Synergy $14.28
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+6% Synergy $0.34
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+5% Synergy $28.43
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+5% Synergy $3.31
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+5% Synergy $0.28
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+4% Synergy $16.69
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+4% Synergy $0.36
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+4% Synergy $0.22
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+4% Synergy $1.25
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $4.99
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+3% Synergy $19.75
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+3% Synergy $35.00
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+3% Synergy $0.33
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+2% Synergy $48.00
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+2% Synergy $0.42
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+1% Synergy $1.61
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+0% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
0% Synergy $0.43
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
0% Synergy $9.96
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
0% Synergy $0.27
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
-5% Synergy $0.34
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-6% Synergy $21.58
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-10% Synergy $2.76

Instants

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

Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+13% Synergy $16.30
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+11% Synergy $0.72
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+10% Synergy $10.35
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+9% Synergy $0.62
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+8% Synergy $0.20
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+8% Synergy $0.69
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+7% Synergy $1.03
Goblin Wizardry Goblin Wizardry
+7% Synergy $0.28
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+6% Synergy $6.49
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+6% Synergy $0.31
Shock Shock
+6% Synergy $0.12
Expedite Expedite
+5% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+5% Synergy $0.22
Fiery Temper Fiery Temper
+5% Synergy $0.36
Smash to Smithereens Smash to Smithereens
+4% Synergy $0.28
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+4% Synergy $0.31
Fireblast Fireblast
+4% Synergy $0.73
Explosive Derailment Explosive Derailment
+4% Synergy $0.12
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+4% Synergy $0.22
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+4% Synergy $0.18
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.33
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+3% Synergy $1.50
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+3% Synergy $0.22
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+3% Synergy $0.21
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+3% Synergy $6.22
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+2% Synergy $5.27
Fling Fling
+2% Synergy $0.27
Reiterate Reiterate
+0% Synergy $18.72
Reverberate Reverberate
+0% Synergy $2.94
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+0% Synergy $0.40
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-1% Synergy $1.26
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
-2% Synergy $3.74
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-3% Synergy $2.04
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-5% Synergy $12.52
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-6% Synergy $11.39
Seething Song Seething Song
-8% Synergy $13.10
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-13% Synergy $5.56
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-17% Synergy $67.16

Sorceries

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

Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+31% Synergy $1.69
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+31% Synergy $15.34
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+26% Synergy $2.59
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+22% Synergy $0.38
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+22% Synergy $0.59
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+19% Synergy $1.00
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+11% Synergy $0.38
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+11% Synergy $0.63
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+10% Synergy $0.35
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+10% Synergy $1.73
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+9% Synergy $0.26
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+9% Synergy $0.24
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+9% Synergy $0.32
Anzrag's Rampage Anzrag's Rampage
+9% Synergy $0.30
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+8% Synergy $0.78
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+8% Synergy $0.41
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+8% Synergy $9.02
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+8% Synergy $0.32
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+7% Synergy $0.21
Kindle the Inner Flame Kindle the Inner Flame
+7% Synergy $0.21
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+7% Synergy $0.27
Fireball Fireball
+7% Synergy $0.29
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+7% Synergy $0.24
Crash Through Crash Through
+6% Synergy $0.15
Burning Curiosity Burning Curiosity
+6% Synergy $0.09
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+6% Synergy $0.25
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+6% Synergy $0.30
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+6% Synergy $1.17
Sizzle Sizzle
+5% Synergy $0.19
Plasma Bolt Plasma Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.14
Suplex Suplex
+5% Synergy $0.21
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+4% Synergy $0.26
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+4% Synergy $1.68
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+3% Synergy $0.24
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+3% Synergy $10.73
Goblin Grenade Goblin Grenade
+3% Synergy $0.48
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.31
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+2% Synergy $0.29
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+1% Synergy $0.34
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+1% Synergy $0.12
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+1% Synergy $0.14
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+0% Synergy $6.62
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+0% Synergy $0.30
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+0% Synergy $0.37
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
-1% Synergy $2.44
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-1% Synergy $7.75
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
-2% Synergy $0.36
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
-2% Synergy $0.19
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-4% Synergy $6.10
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-11% Synergy $1.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+31% Synergy $2.57
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+27% Synergy $1.07
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+25% Synergy $11.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+25% Synergy $0.30
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+18% Synergy $19.33
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+16% Synergy $7.23
Minion Reflector Minion Reflector
+14% Synergy $2.01
Campfire Campfire
+10% Synergy $0.46
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+9% Synergy $5.60
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+8% Synergy $15.45
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+8% Synergy $2.83
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+7% Synergy $8.85
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+7% Synergy $0.60
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.23
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+6% Synergy $0.42
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+6% Synergy $6.50
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.82
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $8.84
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+4% Synergy $0.19
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+4% Synergy $0.59
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+4% Synergy $0.27
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+1% Synergy $3.73
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+0% Synergy $16.24
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-10% Synergy $2.73
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-34% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

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

Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+28% Synergy $11.93
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+26% Synergy $0.35
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+23% Synergy $0.99
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+20% Synergy $17.18
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+13% Synergy $7.83
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+13% Synergy $0.34
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+10% Synergy $3.42
The Flux The Flux
+8% Synergy $0.34
City on Fire City on Fire
+7% Synergy $12.00
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.38
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+6% Synergy $6.52
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+6% Synergy $0.55
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+3% Synergy $0.21
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
+2% Synergy $0.33
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+2% Synergy $0.27
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+1% Synergy $2.19
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+1% Synergy $5.50
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+0% Synergy $0.30
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
-1% Synergy $6.63
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-2% Synergy $13.16
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-12% Synergy $7.02

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+11% Synergy $0.64
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+2% Synergy $0.41
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-2% Synergy $2.94

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+28% Synergy $6.97
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+19% Synergy $7.19
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+19% Synergy $0.25
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+12% Synergy $0.28
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+11% Synergy $0.23
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+10% Synergy $0.80
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+8% Synergy $3.44
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.33
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+8% Synergy $21.71
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+8% Synergy $3.83
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $2.41
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+7% Synergy $0.26
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+5% Synergy $16.96
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+4% Synergy $0.16
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+4% Synergy $5.53
Wasteland Wasteland
+4% Synergy $28.49
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+3% Synergy $1.48
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+3% Synergy $0.64
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+3% Synergy $1.87
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+3% Synergy $0.34
Great Furnace Great Furnace
0% Synergy $2.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $13.37
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $7.49
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $51.80
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $41.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.99
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.35
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-7% Synergy $1.42

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+21% Synergy $0.41
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+19% Synergy $3.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.19
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.39
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+12% Synergy $3.39
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+8% Synergy $0.40
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $35.66
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.41
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.33
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.32
Blitzball Blitzball
+4% Synergy $0.25
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $11.88
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+0% Synergy $1.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.50
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-32% Synergy $3.30

Lands

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

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+24% Synergy $1.31
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+19% Synergy $1.00
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+18% Synergy $0.89
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.30
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+13% Synergy $16.30
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+9% Synergy $0.62
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+8% Synergy $9.02
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.16
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.73
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+3% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+0% Synergy $0.40
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-4% Synergy $50.28
Mountain Mountain
-4% Synergy $2.00

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