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Skoa, Embermage
Price tag $0.06

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

#3158 Current Rank
#2899 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.

Omni-Cheese Pizza Omni-Cheese Pizza
+5% Synergy $0.11
Northampton Farm Northampton Farm
+5% Synergy $0.33
Tempestra, Dame of Games Tempestra, Dame of Games
+4% Synergy $0.34
Raphael, Tough Turtle Raphael, Tough Turtle
+3% Synergy $0.23
Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
+2% Synergy $1.26

High Synergy Cards

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

Mirage Phalanx Mirage Phalanx
+46% Synergy $1.40
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+45% Synergy $5.40
Mirror March Mirror March
+41% Synergy $1.77
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+41% Synergy $1.66
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+40% Synergy $7.62
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+38% Synergy $7.80
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+37% Synergy $4.46
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+37% Synergy $8.75
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+36% Synergy $4.19
Twinflame Twinflame
+34% Synergy $1.19

Top Cards

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

Big Score Big Score
+31% Synergy $0.64
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+28% Synergy $0.48
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+24% Synergy $3.12
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+16% Synergy $1.23
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+11% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+11% Synergy $2.89
Abrade Abrade
+6% Synergy $0.35
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $11.16
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $0.66
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.36

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+1% Synergy $41.65
Gamble Gamble
-3% Synergy $15.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $122.46

Creatures

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

Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+33% Synergy $3.10
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+30% Synergy $2.39
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+28% Synergy $0.25
Flamerush Rider Flamerush Rider
+28% Synergy $0.21
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+24% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+22% Synergy $0.31
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+22% Synergy $1.12
Fiendish Duo Fiendish Duo
+21% Synergy $2.95
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+20% Synergy $0.26
Burning Sun's Avatar Burning Sun's Avatar
+20% Synergy $0.35
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+18% Synergy $52.93
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+17% Synergy $0.38
Felhide Spiritbinder Felhide Spiritbinder
+17% Synergy $0.31
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+16% Synergy $1.22
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+15% Synergy $25.84
Mirror-Style Master Mirror-Style Master
+15% Synergy $0.26
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+11% Synergy $1.88
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+11% Synergy $2.09
Devoted Duelist Devoted Duelist
+11% Synergy $0.11
Spawn of Thraxes Spawn of Thraxes
+10% Synergy $0.31
Alpine Guide Alpine Guide
+10% Synergy $0.13
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+10% Synergy $0.18
Stormshriek Feral Stormshriek Feral
+9% Synergy $0.19
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+8% Synergy $0.32
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+8% Synergy $2.46
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+8% Synergy $0.32
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+7% Synergy $13.55
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+7% Synergy $0.32
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+7% Synergy $0.25
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+6% Synergy $0.64
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+5% Synergy $1.14
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+5% Synergy $30.92
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+5% Synergy $2.96
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.28
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+4% Synergy $48.12
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+4% Synergy $14.78
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+4% Synergy $0.27
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+4% Synergy $17.97
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+3% Synergy $5.51
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+3% Synergy $0.37
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+2% Synergy $0.26
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+2% Synergy $31.43
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
0% Synergy $9.17
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
0% Synergy $0.13
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-1% Synergy $1.38
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
-2% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
-2% Synergy $0.45
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-4% Synergy $16.89
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
-6% Synergy $0.28
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-10% Synergy $4.55

Instants

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

Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+12% Synergy $14.92
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+10% Synergy $1.86
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+9% Synergy $9.73
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+9% Synergy $0.21
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+9% Synergy $0.51
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+8% Synergy $0.70
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+7% Synergy $5.45
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+7% Synergy $1.04
Goblin Wizardry Goblin Wizardry
+7% Synergy $0.20
Shock Shock
+6% Synergy $0.12
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+6% Synergy $0.24
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.26
Expedite Expedite
+5% Synergy $0.61
Fiery Temper Fiery Temper
+5% Synergy $0.30
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+4% Synergy $14.01
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+4% Synergy $0.22
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+4% Synergy $0.26
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+4% Synergy $0.19
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+3% Synergy $1.53
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+3% Synergy $0.22
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+3% Synergy $4.43
Fling Fling
+2% Synergy $0.26
Reiterate Reiterate
+2% Synergy $16.39
Reverberate Reverberate
-1% Synergy $3.60
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-3% Synergy $1.49
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
-3% Synergy $2.75
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-3% Synergy $1.16
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-5% Synergy $12.32
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-5% Synergy $11.10
Seething Song Seething Song
-7% Synergy $12.87
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-16% Synergy $68.07

Sorceries

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

Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+32% Synergy $12.48
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+28% Synergy $1.47
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+24% Synergy $2.35
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+23% Synergy $0.39
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+22% Synergy $0.24
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+17% Synergy $0.84
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+13% Synergy $0.51
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+13% Synergy $0.31
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+11% Synergy $1.51
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+10% Synergy $0.25
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+9% Synergy $0.35
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+9% Synergy $0.28
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+9% Synergy $0.23
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+9% Synergy $0.73
Kindle the Inner Flame Kindle the Inner Flame
+9% Synergy $0.15
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+8% Synergy $0.38
Anzrag's Rampage Anzrag's Rampage
+8% Synergy $0.28
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+8% Synergy $0.20
Burning Curiosity Burning Curiosity
+8% Synergy $0.14
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+7% Synergy $0.21
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+7% Synergy $0.17
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+7% Synergy $8.17
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+7% Synergy $0.22
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+6% Synergy $0.93
Suplex Suplex
+6% Synergy $0.24
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+6% Synergy $0.27
Fireball Fireball
+6% Synergy $0.23
Plasma Bolt Plasma Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.08
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.15
Crash Through Crash Through
+5% Synergy $0.18
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+5% Synergy $0.36
Sizzle Sizzle
+5% Synergy $0.18
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+4% Synergy $1.97
Goblin Grenade Goblin Grenade
+3% Synergy $0.46
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+3% Synergy $9.56
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.29
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+2% Synergy $5.21
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+2% Synergy $2.93
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+1% Synergy $0.16
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+1% Synergy $0.33
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+1% Synergy $0.19
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+1% Synergy $0.28
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-1% Synergy $0.35
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
-2% Synergy $2.31
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
-3% Synergy $0.24
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-3% Synergy $7.29
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
-3% Synergy $0.34
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-3% Synergy $3.97
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $2063.83
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-11% Synergy $2.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+30% Synergy $3.03
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+27% Synergy $10.46
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+26% Synergy $0.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+25% Synergy $0.32
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+20% Synergy $20.26
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+18% Synergy $7.32
Minion Reflector Minion Reflector
+16% Synergy $1.98
Campfire Campfire
+12% Synergy $0.44
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+10% Synergy $2.97
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+10% Synergy $5.78
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+8% Synergy $12.27
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.65
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+7% Synergy $0.63
Armillary Sphere Armillary Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.23
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+7% Synergy $0.41
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+7% Synergy $7.77
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+6% Synergy $6.30
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $9.75
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+5% Synergy $0.63
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+5% Synergy $0.19
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+5% Synergy $0.23
The Deck of Many Things The Deck of Many Things
+5% Synergy $5.97
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+1% Synergy $3.73
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $15.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-34% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+30% Synergy $10.89
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+27% Synergy $0.36
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+24% Synergy $1.05
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+21% Synergy $16.84
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+15% Synergy $8.10
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+14% Synergy $0.33
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+11% Synergy $2.51
City on Fire City on Fire
+9% Synergy $11.45
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+8% Synergy $0.39
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+7% Synergy $5.96
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+7% Synergy $0.63
The Flux The Flux
+7% Synergy $0.32
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+5% Synergy $0.28
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+2% Synergy $1.97
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
+2% Synergy $0.30
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
0% Synergy $0.26
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
-1% Synergy $7.95
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-2% Synergy $10.83
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-11% Synergy $6.93

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+12% Synergy $0.74
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+4% Synergy $0.39
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-3% Synergy $2.80

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+30% Synergy $7.90
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+21% Synergy $5.88
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+17% Synergy $0.29
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+11% Synergy $0.19
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+10% Synergy $0.17
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+9% Synergy $0.66
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+9% Synergy $3.27
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $2.31
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+8% Synergy $22.89
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+8% Synergy $3.42
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+7% Synergy $17.10
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.40
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+7% Synergy $0.23
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+4% Synergy $5.76
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+4% Synergy $0.21
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+3% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $1.11
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $12.99
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-2% Synergy $1.74
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $10.99
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $39.52
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $51.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.54
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-7% Synergy $1.15
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-8% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+22% Synergy $0.46
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+19% Synergy $3.87
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+16% Synergy $0.35
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.35
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+10% Synergy $3.43
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $36.86
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+7% Synergy $0.39
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+5% Synergy $10.73
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.39
Blitzball Blitzball
+5% Synergy $0.22
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.34
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.19
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.90
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-32% Synergy $1.17

Lands

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

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+22% Synergy $1.12
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+18% Synergy $1.04
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+17% Synergy $0.84
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.27
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+12% Synergy $14.92
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.48
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+9% Synergy $0.51
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+7% Synergy $8.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.29
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy $48.67
Mountain Mountain
-8% Synergy $0.16

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