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Squall, Gunblade Duelist
Price tag $4.25

Legendary CreatureHuman Mercenary

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#676 Current Rank

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Squall, Gunblade Duelist.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Squall, Gunblade Duelist decks.

Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
+7% Synergy $20.50
Puppet Master, String Puller Puppet Master, String Puller
+6% Synergy $1.11
Hawkeye, Young Avenger Hawkeye, Young Avenger
+3% Synergy $0.14
Vibranium Strike Gauntlets Vibranium Strike Gauntlets
+1% Synergy $1.39
Ares, God of War Ares, God of War
+1% Synergy $0.25

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Squall, Gunblade Duelist's abilities and overall game plan.

Seifer, Balamb Rival Seifer, Balamb Rival
+61% Synergy $2.09
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+58% Synergy $4.03
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+52% Synergy $3.49
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+49% Synergy $1.23
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+48% Synergy $0.54
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+46% Synergy $4.57
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+41% Synergy $3.75
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
+41% Synergy $0.44
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+40% Synergy $4.47
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+37% Synergy $2.88

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Squall, Gunblade Duelist decks.

Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+36% Synergy $2.93
Rinoa, Angel Wing Rinoa, Angel Wing
+35% Synergy $8.58
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+33% Synergy $9.48
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+21% Synergy $2.03
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+17% Synergy $0.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $2.79
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.35
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+4% Synergy $1.37
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+1% Synergy $2.77
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+0% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $41.51
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $5.74
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $54.76
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $76.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $59.61

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Squall, Gunblade Duelist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Life of the Party Life of the Party
+34% Synergy $13.25
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+32% Synergy $0.38
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+32% Synergy $0.36
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+31% Synergy $23.06
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+30% Synergy $12.17
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+27% Synergy $0.82
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+25% Synergy $14.63
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+24% Synergy $12.43
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+22% Synergy $0.33
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+20% Synergy $1.54
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+20% Synergy $0.43
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+19% Synergy $0.31
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+19% Synergy $4.89
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+19% Synergy $5.42
Combat Calligrapher Combat Calligrapher
+17% Synergy $0.26
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+13% Synergy $0.35
Ellie, Brick Master Ellie, Brick Master
+13% Synergy $6.46
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+12% Synergy $0.65
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+12% Synergy $3.91
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
+12% Synergy $1.70
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+12% Synergy $0.76
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+12% Synergy $4.57
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+11% Synergy $7.89
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+11% Synergy $17.01
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+10% Synergy $14.81
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+10% Synergy $7.35
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+9% Synergy $0.27
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+9% Synergy $17.57
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+9% Synergy $22.13
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+9% Synergy $0.45
Seifer Almasy Seifer Almasy
+9% Synergy $0.28
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+8% Synergy $1.28
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+8% Synergy $27.83
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+8% Synergy $9.06
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+8% Synergy $0.56
Caesar, Legion's Emperor Caesar, Legion's Emperor
+8% Synergy $7.04
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+8% Synergy $2.37
Queen Marchesa Queen Marchesa
+6% Synergy $1.60
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $47.64
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+6% Synergy $0.32
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+6% Synergy $0.32
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+5% Synergy $11.78
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $62.02
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+5% Synergy $18.41
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+5% Synergy $24.64
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+4% Synergy $12.52
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+4% Synergy $5.45
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $2.95
Mardu Siegebreaker Mardu Siegebreaker
-1% Synergy $0.47
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
-5% Synergy $3.79

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Squall, Gunblade Duelist safe.

Duelist's Flame Duelist's Flame
+31% Synergy $3.89
Inkshield Inkshield
+23% Synergy $4.94
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+21% Synergy $0.43
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+21% Synergy $3.70
Judgment of Alexander Judgment of Alexander
+15% Synergy $5.93
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+12% Synergy $0.35
Immortal Obligation Immortal Obligation
+10% Synergy $0.39
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+9% Synergy $2.11
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+6% Synergy $0.60
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+6% Synergy $27.27
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+5% Synergy $0.32
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+5% Synergy $2.01
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $2.74
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+5% Synergy $5.66
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+4% Synergy $8.16
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+4% Synergy $3.24
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+4% Synergy $3.96
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $2.88
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+4% Synergy $2.62
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+4% Synergy $4.59
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+3% Synergy $68.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.71
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+3% Synergy $0.34
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $12.92
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+2% Synergy $10.74
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
+1% Synergy $0.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.40
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+1% Synergy $4.75
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+0% Synergy $20.34
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+0% Synergy $7.60
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+0% Synergy $6.80
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $13.90
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-2% Synergy $2.75
Big Score Big Score
-3% Synergy $0.31
Despark Despark
-4% Synergy $0.36
Terminate Terminate
-5% Synergy $0.28
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-6% Synergy $0.28
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $12.44
Mortify Mortify
-8% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Squall, Gunblade Duelist's game plan and control the board.

Fated Clash Fated Clash
+34% Synergy $7.86
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+23% Synergy $1.51
Fast Forward Fast Forward
+18% Synergy $0.36
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+12% Synergy $4.41
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+10% Synergy $0.29
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+8% Synergy $0.18
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.46
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.31
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+5% Synergy $0.20
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $0.84
Unearth Unearth
+4% Synergy $0.61
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+4% Synergy $0.26
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.19
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.65
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.29
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $1.37
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+2% Synergy $0.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.35
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.80
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $3.65
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.38
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $3.28
Damn Damn
-4% Synergy $3.10
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $9.22
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Chainsaw Chainsaw
+26% Synergy $1.04
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+25% Synergy $3.22
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+17% Synergy $4.06
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+16% Synergy $1.62
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+16% Synergy $0.37
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+15% Synergy $2.58
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+14% Synergy $12.43
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+13% Synergy $4.41
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+13% Synergy $0.97
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+11% Synergy $32.70
Reaper's Scythe Reaper's Scythe
+10% Synergy $0.27
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+10% Synergy $0.44
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+10% Synergy $6.05
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+9% Synergy $4.73
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+9% Synergy $0.44
Lion Heart Lion Heart
+9% Synergy $0.21
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+8% Synergy $31.81
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+7% Synergy $10.07
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $2.51
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+6% Synergy $1.13
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $43.20
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+5% Synergy $4.69
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+5% Synergy $0.32
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+5% Synergy $1.45
Sunforger Sunforger
+4% Synergy $3.31
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+4% Synergy $5.41
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+4% Synergy $2.97
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+4% Synergy $5.94
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+4% Synergy $6.58
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+3% Synergy $16.44
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $8.57
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+2% Synergy $15.86
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+1% Synergy $3.84
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+0% Synergy $5.11
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+0% Synergy $28.03
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.44
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-5% Synergy $1.17

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Squall, Gunblade Duelist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+33% Synergy $0.93
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+23% Synergy $4.34
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+18% Synergy $2.57
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+17% Synergy $1.67
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+15% Synergy $0.68
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+13% Synergy $7.37
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+11% Synergy $33.68
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+10% Synergy $0.56
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+10% Synergy $3.25
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+9% Synergy $26.28
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+9% Synergy $0.34
Coercive Impetus Coercive Impetus
+9% Synergy $0.33
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+8% Synergy $0.26
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+8% Synergy $0.35
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+8% Synergy $0.38
City on Fire City on Fire
+8% Synergy $12.71
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+6% Synergy $0.27
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+6% Synergy $0.27
Phyresis Phyresis
+6% Synergy $1.88
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+5% Synergy $2.49
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+5% Synergy $2.56
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.36
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+3% Synergy $2.00
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $0.57
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+2% Synergy $5.01
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+2% Synergy $2.61
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+2% Synergy $0.72
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+2% Synergy $4.78
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+2% Synergy $0.37
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $19.23
Within Range Within Range
-3% Synergy $0.26
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-3% Synergy $0.77
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $4.59
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-5% Synergy $2.12
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-6% Synergy $0.31

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Squall, Gunblade Duelist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-2% Synergy $38.98

Utility Lands

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

Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $7.77
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+7% Synergy $0.48
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+6% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.38
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+6% Synergy $14.05
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $5.75
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+5% Synergy $2.78
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+2% Synergy $2.43
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+0% Synergy $6.87
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+0% Synergy $3.11
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
0% Synergy $0.28
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.25
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
0% Synergy $0.53
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
0% Synergy $39.05
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $1.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $63.90
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-4% Synergy $0.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+11% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+8% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+7% Synergy $0.57
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.67
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.72
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.31
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-4% Synergy $1.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $2.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.31
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-8% Synergy $0.35
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-12% Synergy $2.90
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-13% Synergy $0.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Squall, Gunblade Duelist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+21% Synergy $0.43
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+12% Synergy $0.31
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+11% Synergy $9.24
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+10% Synergy $0.37
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+10% Synergy $10.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.31
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+9% Synergy $2.12
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+9% Synergy $0.30
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+7% Synergy $9.04
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $1.37
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.20
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+7% Synergy $0.37
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+6% Synergy $9.88
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+6% Synergy $6.23
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+6% Synergy $4.70
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+6% Synergy $0.27
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+5% Synergy $0.43
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+5% Synergy $11.26
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+5% Synergy $8.61
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $9.58
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+5% Synergy $9.15
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $8.67
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $2.74
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $15.86
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+4% Synergy $1.04
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+3% Synergy $20.72
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+3% Synergy $8.60
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.07
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+3% Synergy $0.53
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+3% Synergy $0.32
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+2% Synergy $10.25
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+2% Synergy $0.33
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+1% Synergy $10.19
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $31.00
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $17.84
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.11
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $29.52
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+1% Synergy $0.35
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
0% Synergy $0.31
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
0% Synergy $0.27
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
0% Synergy $0.24
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
-1% Synergy $358.74
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.42
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-6% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.19

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