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Smaug the Impenetrable
Price tag $14.64

Legendary Creature — Dragon

Brackets

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Exhibition: theme first, winning second
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Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
3
Upgraded: tuned decks, up to three Game Changers
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Optimized: high power, anything goes
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cEDH: built to win in competitive play

Budget

$ shows the cheapest Smaug the Impenetrable builds, $$$ the most expensive ones.

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New Cards

Recent-set cards showing up in Budget Smaug the Impenetrable decks.

Draconic Visitor Draconic Visitor
+28% Synergy in 32% of decks $3.11
Ajani's Anguish Ajani's Anguish
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.29
Essence Burn Essence Burn
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.14
Wrath of the Bloodmane Wrath of the Bloodmane
+3% Synergy in 4% of decks $0.15
Turbulent Crater Turbulent Crater
-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.49

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy cards in Budget Smaug the Impenetrable decks.

Cut Propulsion Cut Propulsion
+58% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.31
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+58% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.47
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+55% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.29
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+55% Synergy in 70% of decks $1.50
Smaug, Wicked Worm Smaug, Wicked Worm
+55% Synergy in 66% of decks $1.02
Pain for All Pain for All
+50% Synergy in 54% of decks $1.20
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+44% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.30
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+43% Synergy in 45% of decks $0.38
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+42% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.44
Pestilence Pestilence
+41% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.60

Top Cards

The cards most Budget Smaug the Impenetrable decks run.

Cut Propulsion Cut Propulsion
+58% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.31
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+58% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.47
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+55% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.29
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+55% Synergy in 70% of decks $1.50
Smaug, Wicked Worm Smaug, Wicked Worm
+55% Synergy in 66% of decks $1.02
Pain for All Pain for All
+50% Synergy in 54% of decks $1.20
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+37% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.34
Abrade Abrade
+32% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.30
Big Score Big Score
+31% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.60
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+31% Synergy in 83% of decks $1.63

Creatures

Creatures played in Budget Smaug the Impenetrable decks.

Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+44% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.30
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+42% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.44
Smaug the Magnificent Smaug the Magnificent
+37% Synergy in 45% of decks $20.54
The Sackville-Bagginses The Sackville-Bagginses
+37% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.27
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+36% Synergy in 42% of decks $5.61
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+33% Synergy in 39% of decks $2.41
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+32% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.31
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+29% Synergy in 37% of decks $1.55
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+26% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.30
Smaug, the Great Calamity Smaug, the Great Calamity
+26% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.15
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.42
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+25% Synergy in 35% of decks $2.23
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.37
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+24% Synergy in 28% of decks $2.63
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+24% Synergy in 35% of decks $12.45
Havoc Jester Havoc Jester
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.09
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.46
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+17% Synergy in 28% of decks $3.74
Desert Were-Worm Desert Were-Worm
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.30
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.72
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+15% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.59
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.52
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.39
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.29
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+12% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.65
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.34
Xorn Xorn
+12% Synergy in 22% of decks $15.06
Glóin the Mighty Glóin the Mighty
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.24
Kalain, Reclusive Painter Kalain, Reclusive Painter
+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.33
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+10% Synergy in 28% of decks $1.60
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $12.50
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.33
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.41
Stone-Giant of High Pass Stone-Giant of High Pass
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.22
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $4.87
Dori, Bearer of Friends Dori, Bearer of Friends
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.15
Troop of Ponies Troop of Ponies
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.35
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.49
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $3.74
HYDRA Assault Robot HYDRA Assault Robot
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.22
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+7% Synergy in 11% of decks $6.91
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.56
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.34
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.43
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+6% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.09
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+5% Synergy in 9% of decks $20.13
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+5% Synergy in 9% of decks $5.44
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+3% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.34
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
-4% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.11
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.50

Instants

Instants played in Budget Smaug the Impenetrable decks.

Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+33% Synergy in 53% of decks $1.24
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+23% Synergy in 32% of decks $1.29
Starstorm Starstorm
+22% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.29
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+21% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+20% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.38
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+16% Synergy in 32% of decks $2.13
Vision of Love Vision of Love
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.29
Smaug's Fury Smaug's Fury
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.15
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.22
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+10% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.58
Bilbo's Deadly Slice Bilbo's Deadly Slice
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.13
Shock Shock
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.28
Simulacrum Simulacrum
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.38
Pinecone Strike Pinecone Strike
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.16
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.30
Stonesplitter Bolt Stonesplitter Bolt
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.17
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.82
Arcbond Arcbond
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.11
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.27
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.24
Reverent Howl Reverent Howl
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.14
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.31
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.84
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.87
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.31
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+4% Synergy in 16% of decks $6.55
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.21
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.30
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.27
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $6.41
Seething Song Seething Song
-4% Synergy in 9% of decks $11.44
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.64
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy in 36% of decks $9.26
Terminate Terminate
-7% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.32
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-12% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.57
Bedevil Bedevil
-14% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.34
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-17% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.44

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Budget Smaug the Impenetrable decks.

Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+43% Synergy in 45% of decks $0.38
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+38% Synergy in 41% of decks $2.73
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+34% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.31
Desolation of Smaug Desolation of Smaug
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.37
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+27% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.50
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.21
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+13% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.08
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+10% Synergy in 14% of decks $8.66
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+9% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.35
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+9% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.31
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.58
Stir Up Trouble Stir Up Trouble
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.17
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+7% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.68
Inside Information Inside Information
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.19
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.40
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.26
Impractical Joke Impractical Joke
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.31
Brotherhood's End Brotherhood's End
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.81
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.57
Fireball Fireball
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.31
Zombify Zombify
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.28
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.24
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.74
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.84
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $3.68
Cut // Ribbons Cut // Ribbons
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.48
Blood Money Blood Money
+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $3.53
Rage into the Valley Rage into the Valley
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.16
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+0% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.34
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-1% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.51
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-6% Synergy in 17% of decks $4.22
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-10% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-16% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.64

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Budget Smaug the Impenetrable decks.

Fiendlash Fiendlash
+23% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.36
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.32
My Precious My Precious
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.22
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.32
Cranial Ram Cranial Ram
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.25
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $3.98
Thrór's Map Thrór's Map
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.24
Coin of Mastery Coin of Mastery
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.35
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.37
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.28
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.46
Crude Bent Blade Crude Bent Blade
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.14
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.87
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.30
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-3% Synergy in 7% of decks $3.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-24% Synergy in 10% of decks $2.58

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Budget Smaug the Impenetrable decks.

Pestilence Pestilence
+41% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.60
The Misty Mountains Cold The Misty Mountains Cold
+40% Synergy in 45% of decks $0.34
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+20% Synergy in 23% of decks $14.40
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.46
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+17% Synergy in 23% of decks $6.96
Last Light of Durin's Day Last Light of Durin's Day
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.29
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $6.64
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $3.44
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+7% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.45
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+7% Synergy in 12% of decks $14.13
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.27
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.30
Death to Our Enemies Death to Our Enemies
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.28
Burn, Burn, Tree and Fern Burn, Burn, Tree and Fern
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.23
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.44
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.66
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $7.07
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.52
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+2% Synergy in 10% of decks $21.04
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $4.25
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $12.30
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.56
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-10% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.06
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-12% Synergy in 6% of decks $13.66

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Budget Smaug the Impenetrable decks.

Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+12% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.91
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.40
The Lonely Mountain The Lonely Mountain
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.56
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.81
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.36
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-1% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.64
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-13% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.75

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing in Budget Smaug the Impenetrable decks.

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.70
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.31
Exploding Barrel Exploding Barrel
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.35
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.42
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.44
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $4.18
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.31
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.38
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy in 89% of decks $0.91
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.35
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.32
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+0% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.72
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.37
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-11% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.38
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-13% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.50

Lands

The lands Budget Smaug the Impenetrable decks run.

Goblin-town Goblin-town
+9% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.16
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+9% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.31
Hobbit Hole Hobbit Hole
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.24
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.61
Hell's Kitchen Hell's Kitchen
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.19
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.24
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.25
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+5% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.28
Boiling Rock Prison Boiling Rock Prison
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.50
Vector, Imperial Capital Vector, Imperial Capital
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.23
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.24
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+2% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.20
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.10
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy in 99% of decks $0.11
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+0% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+0% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.32
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.35
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
0% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.33
Dark Fortress Dark Fortress
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $2.07
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.22
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-1% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.40
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-1% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.45
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-2% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.21
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-5% Synergy in 59% of decks $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy in 76% of decks $0.28
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-11% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.28
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-11% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.34
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-16% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.39
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-16% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.72
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-18% Synergy in 14% of decks $5.00
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-25% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.25
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-38% Synergy in 11% of decks $5.88

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