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Strax, Sontaran Nurse
Price tag $0.14

Legendary CreatureAlien Cleric

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2336 Current Rank
#1829 Last Week
#2346 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Strax, Sontaran Nurse decks.

Pain for All Pain for All
+17% Synergy $0.55
Horizon Explorer Horizon Explorer
+16% Synergy $4.45
Seedship Agrarian Seedship Agrarian
+16% Synergy $0.10
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+15% Synergy $5.61
Ancient Adamantoise Ancient Adamantoise
+13% Synergy $3.86

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Strax, Sontaran Nurse's abilities and overall game plan.

Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+63% Synergy $0.64
Prizefight Prizefight
+52% Synergy $0.14
Donna Noble Donna Noble
+51% Synergy $0.27
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+50% Synergy $5.59
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+49% Synergy $0.17
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+48% Synergy $3.61
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+47% Synergy $0.50
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+46% Synergy $0.67
Ram Through Ram Through
+46% Synergy $0.51
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+46% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Strax, Sontaran Nurse decks.

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+46% Synergy $3.11
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+45% Synergy $0.40
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+45% Synergy $0.22
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+45% Synergy $0.19
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+43% Synergy $1.85
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+34% Synergy $1.93
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $1.13
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+1% Synergy $0.51
Cultivate Cultivate
-1% Synergy $0.34
Beast Within Beast Within
-8% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+7% Synergy $6.61
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $46.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Strax, Sontaran Nurse's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+41% Synergy $4.59
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+41% Synergy $0.22
Hornet Nest Hornet Nest
+33% Synergy $0.26
Jolene, the Plunder Queen Jolene, the Plunder Queen
+32% Synergy $5.54
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+26% Synergy $2.99
Golden Guardian Gold-Forge Garrison Golden Guardian
+26% Synergy $0.68
Jolene, Plundering Pugilist Jolene, Plundering Pugilist
+25% Synergy $0.09
Foe-Razer Regent Foe-Razer Regent
+24% Synergy $0.26
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+23% Synergy $4.04
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+22% Synergy $0.28
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+21% Synergy $0.38
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant
+21% Synergy $0.30
Black Market Tycoon Black Market Tycoon
+19% Synergy $0.18
Vigor Vigor
+17% Synergy $14.57
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+16% Synergy $45.72
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+14% Synergy $0.21
Piggy Bank Piggy Bank
+14% Synergy $0.08
Broodhatch Nantuko Broodhatch Nantuko
+13% Synergy $0.15
Saber Ants Saber Ants
+13% Synergy $0.28
Sarinth Greatwurm Sarinth Greatwurm
+12% Synergy $0.34
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+12% Synergy $1.49
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+11% Synergy $0.49
Roxanne, Starfall Savant Roxanne, Starfall Savant
+11% Synergy $0.54
Edge Rover Edge Rover
+11% Synergy $0.12
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+10% Synergy $0.64
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+9% Synergy $0.11
Kibo, Uktabi Prince Kibo, Uktabi Prince
+9% Synergy $7.32
Terrapact Intimidator Terrapact Intimidator
+9% Synergy $0.08
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+8% Synergy $0.21
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+8% Synergy $0.97
Biotech Specialist Biotech Specialist
+8% Synergy $0.46
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+8% Synergy $0.06
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+7% Synergy $14.74
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+6% Synergy $4.36
General Marhault Elsdragon General Marhault Elsdragon
+6% Synergy $0.26
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+5% Synergy $2.09
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+4% Synergy $0.91
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+4% Synergy $4.18
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+3% Synergy $0.43
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+3% Synergy $4.97
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+2% Synergy $9.09
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
0% Synergy $8.04
Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous
0% Synergy $0.14
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
-2% Synergy $0.55
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
-2% Synergy $1.53
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-3% Synergy $2.11
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-4% Synergy $9.23
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-12% Synergy $0.19
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-12% Synergy $0.43
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-13% Synergy $0.47

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Strax, Sontaran Nurse safe.

Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+37% Synergy $0.19
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+32% Synergy $0.49
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+22% Synergy $0.07
Pit Fight Pit Fight
+20% Synergy $0.18
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+20% Synergy $0.19
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+19% Synergy $0.86
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+19% Synergy $0.06
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+17% Synergy $0.05
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+17% Synergy $0.34
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+16% Synergy $0.08
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+16% Synergy $0.72
Pounce Pounce
+16% Synergy $0.20
Big Score Big Score
+13% Synergy $0.62
Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+11% Synergy $0.07
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+10% Synergy $0.08
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $0.98
Mutant's Prey Mutant's Prey
+9% Synergy $0.11
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+8% Synergy $2.24
Bite Down Bite Down
+8% Synergy $0.09
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+8% Synergy $1.10
Sarkhan's Resolve Sarkhan's Resolve
+8% Synergy $0.04
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+7% Synergy $0.36
Showstopping Surprise Showstopping Surprise
+7% Synergy $0.14
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+6% Synergy $0.18
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+5% Synergy $0.83
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+5% Synergy $0.22
Friendly Rivalry Friendly Rivalry
+5% Synergy $0.09
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+4% Synergy $11.10
Fling Fling
+4% Synergy $0.08
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+4% Synergy $0.28
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+3% Synergy $0.13
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+1% Synergy $2.75
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-1% Synergy $0.33
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.94
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-2% Synergy $4.71
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.34
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-3% Synergy $0.18
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-5% Synergy $0.97
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-6% Synergy $0.96
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.15

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Strax, Sontaran Nurse's game plan and control the board.

Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+28% Synergy $4.41
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+22% Synergy $0.18
Longstalk Brawl Longstalk Brawl
+22% Synergy $0.05
Primal Might Primal Might
+17% Synergy $0.19
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+17% Synergy $0.07
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+16% Synergy $1.04
Savage Punch Savage Punch
+16% Synergy $0.05
Contest of Claws Contest of Claws
+13% Synergy $2.06
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+13% Synergy $0.15
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+12% Synergy $0.08
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+12% Synergy $0.08
Many Partings Many Partings
+10% Synergy $0.11
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+10% Synergy $0.07
Last Night Together Last Night Together
+9% Synergy $0.34
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+8% Synergy $2.01
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+8% Synergy $0.55
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+8% Synergy $0.69
Three Visits Three Visits
+7% Synergy $6.32
Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.13
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+6% Synergy $0.24
Hard-Hitting Question Hard-Hitting Question
+6% Synergy $0.16
Thrash // Threat Thrash // Threat
+6% Synergy $0.18
Epic Confrontation Epic Confrontation
+6% Synergy $0.05
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+6% Synergy $0.06
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+5% Synergy $1.84
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+5% Synergy $1.48
Outmuscle Outmuscle
+5% Synergy $0.06
Felling Blow Felling Blow
+4% Synergy $0.08
Explore Explore
+3% Synergy $0.26
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $5.84
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.29
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-1% Synergy $0.29
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $1.69
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.73
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-2% Synergy $0.77
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-4% Synergy $0.43
Decimate Decimate
-4% Synergy $0.16
Harmonize Harmonize
-5% Synergy $0.23
Farseek Farseek
-7% Synergy $0.45
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $1.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+38% Synergy $0.29
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+33% Synergy $17.15
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+30% Synergy $0.19
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+26% Synergy $0.11
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+25% Synergy $0.18
Power Fist Power Fist
+24% Synergy $9.59
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+23% Synergy $6.10
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+23% Synergy $0.13
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+21% Synergy $0.33
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+19% Synergy $1.04
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+12% Synergy $8.65
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+12% Synergy $4.16
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+12% Synergy $17.42
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+11% Synergy $31.55
Lembas Lembas
+11% Synergy $0.39
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+10% Synergy $0.37
Larval Scoutlander Larval Scoutlander
+10% Synergy $0.15
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+10% Synergy $0.05
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.30
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+9% Synergy $9.77
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+9% Synergy $5.33
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+9% Synergy $1.70
Animation Module Animation Module
+9% Synergy $1.06
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+8% Synergy $5.32
Implement of Combustion Implement of Combustion
+8% Synergy $0.09
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.26
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+6% Synergy $15.23
Hunter's Blowgun Hunter's Blowgun
+6% Synergy $0.14
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+5% Synergy $0.72
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+5% Synergy $3.91
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+5% Synergy $17.44
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+5% Synergy $0.22
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+5% Synergy $5.52
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+5% Synergy $1.67
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+5% Synergy $0.30
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+5% Synergy $0.93
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+5% Synergy $0.23
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+5% Synergy $0.10
Rope Rope
+5% Synergy $0.07
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+4% Synergy $41.21
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $0.77
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+4% Synergy $0.22
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+3% Synergy $0.64
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $7.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.45
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
0% Synergy $1.53
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-3% Synergy $62.10

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Strax, Sontaran Nurse's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+33% Synergy $3.15
Arni Slays the Troll Arni Slays the Troll
+30% Synergy $0.18
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+20% Synergy $0.10
Rite of Passage Rite of Passage
+16% Synergy $4.13
City of Death City of Death
+12% Synergy $1.36
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+9% Synergy $0.55
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+9% Synergy $0.22
Asceticism Asceticism
+7% Synergy $5.32
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+7% Synergy $1.17
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+7% Synergy $0.55
Repercussion Repercussion
+7% Synergy $5.86
Killer Service Killer Service
+7% Synergy $0.17
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+6% Synergy $1.95
Fall of Gil-galad Fall of Gil-galad
+6% Synergy $0.26
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+5% Synergy $0.88
Warbriar Blessing Warbriar Blessing
+5% Synergy $0.04
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.24
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+4% Synergy $1.25
Bard Class Bard Class
+4% Synergy $0.55
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.66
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+2% Synergy $5.49
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+2% Synergy $6.87
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+1% Synergy $3.43
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-2% Synergy $11.08
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-3% Synergy $1.74
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
-3% Synergy $0.52
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-15% Synergy $3.79
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-25% Synergy $0.38

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Strax, Sontaran Nurse to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+16% Synergy $0.82
Domri Rade Domri Rade
+15% Synergy $1.46
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+8% Synergy $0.58

Utility Lands

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

The Shire The Shire
+33% Synergy $0.89
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+18% Synergy $0.55
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+14% Synergy $0.50
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+10% Synergy $2.02
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+10% Synergy $5.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.27
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+9% Synergy $0.66
Arena Arena
+9% Synergy $5.23
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+8% Synergy $1.64
The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+7% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $7.23
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.20
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.73
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $0.47
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.15
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
0% Synergy $0.13
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.14
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.29
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-5% Synergy $0.15
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $9.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $1.98
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-11% Synergy $29.31
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-20% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+11% Synergy $0.38
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+10% Synergy $0.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.51
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+7% Synergy $0.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.33
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+3% Synergy $0.96
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.12
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-3% Synergy $0.41

Lands

The mana base foundation for Strax, Sontaran Nurse decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+32% Synergy $0.49
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+15% Synergy $0.51
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+13% Synergy $0.15
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+8% Synergy $0.55
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+8% Synergy $0.69
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+8% Synergy $0.32
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+7% Synergy $0.81
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+7% Synergy $1.58
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.45
Mirrex Mirrex
+6% Synergy $0.65
Bristling Backwoods Bristling Backwoods
+4% Synergy $0.16
Racers' Ring Racers' Ring
+4% Synergy $0.05
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.50
Game Trail Game Trail
+3% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $5.84
Slagwoods Bridge Slagwoods Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.22
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+2% Synergy $0.61
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $6.00
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
0% Synergy $10.25
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.13
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-1% Synergy $2.53
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.11
Commercial District Commercial District
-1% Synergy $7.76
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-1% Synergy $0.82
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-1% Synergy $5.68
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-3% Synergy $0.19
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-3% Synergy $0.17
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-3% Synergy $0.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.53
Highland Forest Highland Forest
-3% Synergy $0.48
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-4% Synergy $10.72
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-5% Synergy $7.79
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-5% Synergy $6.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.18
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-9% Synergy $0.25
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-10% Synergy $0.20
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-14% Synergy $14.12

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