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Syrix, Carrier of the Flame
Price tag $0.21

Legendary CreaturePhoenix

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1118 Current Rank
#1090 Last Week
#927 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Syrix, Carrier of the Flame.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Syrix, Carrier of the Flame decks.

Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+19% Synergy $1.66
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+10% Synergy $0.61
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+9% Synergy $3.05
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+5% Synergy $22.78
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+4% Synergy $2.63

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Syrix, Carrier of the Flame's abilities and overall game plan.

Skyfire Phoenix Skyfire Phoenix
+94% Synergy $0.23
Rekindling Phoenix Rekindling Phoenix
+93% Synergy $0.32
Flamewake Phoenix Flamewake Phoenix
+91% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Phoenix Lightning Phoenix
+87% Synergy $0.31
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+82% Synergy $0.31
Warcry Phoenix Warcry Phoenix
+82% Synergy $0.13
Nemesis Phoenix Nemesis Phoenix
+79% Synergy $0.08
Everquill Phoenix Everquill Phoenix
+79% Synergy $0.20
Phoenix of Ash Phoenix of Ash
+75% Synergy $0.15
Ashcloud Phoenix Ashcloud Phoenix
+71% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Syrix, Carrier of the Flame decks.

Immortal Phoenix Immortal Phoenix
+71% Synergy $0.48
Magma Phoenix Magma Phoenix
+71% Synergy $0.21
Firewing Phoenix Firewing Phoenix
+69% Synergy $0.14
Flame-Wreathed Phoenix Flame-Wreathed Phoenix
+68% Synergy $0.35
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+67% Synergy $3.12
Skarrgan Firebird Skarrgan Firebird
+67% Synergy $0.15
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+63% Synergy $0.33
Shard Phoenix Shard Phoenix
+62% Synergy $0.82
Lamplight Phoenix Lamplight Phoenix
+60% Synergy $0.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+38% 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
-8% Synergy $43.73
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $61.51

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Syrix, Carrier of the Flame's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Akoum Firebird Akoum Firebird
+59% Synergy $0.32
Kuldotha Phoenix Kuldotha Phoenix
+53% Synergy $0.23
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+52% Synergy $0.82
Sunstreak Phoenix Sunstreak Phoenix
+51% Synergy $0.32
Bloodfeather Phoenix Bloodfeather Phoenix
+50% Synergy $0.16
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+46% Synergy $0.33
Chandra's Phoenix Chandra's Phoenix
+45% Synergy $0.29
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+42% Synergy $0.30
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+39% Synergy $0.57
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+39% Synergy $1.51
Shivan Phoenix Shivan Phoenix
+31% Synergy $0.73
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+24% Synergy $1.47
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+23% Synergy $0.29
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+23% Synergy $1.32
Arclight Phoenix Arclight Phoenix
+23% Synergy $0.59
Screeching Phoenix Screeching Phoenix
+22% Synergy $0.26
Kethek, Crucible Goliath Kethek, Crucible Goliath
+21% Synergy $0.24
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+20% Synergy $0.23
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+16% Synergy $2.69
Species Specialist Species Specialist
+13% Synergy $15.34
Jaya's Phoenix Jaya's Phoenix
+13% Synergy $0.31
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+11% Synergy $2.19
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+11% Synergy $2.15
Dogged Detective Dogged Detective
+11% Synergy $0.25
Molten Firebird Molten Firebird
+11% Synergy $0.18
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+11% Synergy $0.35
Bogardan Phoenix Bogardan Phoenix
+11% Synergy $1.57
Retriever Phoenix Retriever Phoenix
+10% Synergy $0.13
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+10% Synergy $0.30
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+9% Synergy $2.83
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+8% Synergy $1.01
Spellpyre Phoenix Spellpyre Phoenix
+8% Synergy $0.13
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+7% Synergy $0.34
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+7% Synergy $0.08
Fuming Effigy Fuming Effigy
+7% Synergy $0.08
Firestorm Phoenix Firestorm Phoenix
+7% Synergy $29.79
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+6% Synergy $10.83
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+5% Synergy $0.82
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+4% Synergy $55.04
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+4% Synergy $1.73
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+3% Synergy $5.25
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+2% Synergy $0.48
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+1% Synergy $1.71
Anger Anger
+1% Synergy $1.94
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+1% Synergy $2.17
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
0% Synergy $2.38
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
-1% Synergy $27.03
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.27
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-5% Synergy $0.35
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-7% Synergy $2.85

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Syrix, Carrier of the Flame safe.

Village Rites Village Rites
+41% Synergy $0.58
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+38% Synergy $0.27
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+33% Synergy $0.25
Magmaquake Magmaquake
+27% Synergy $0.32
Nasty End Nasty End
+25% Synergy $0.09
Pyretic Rebirth Pyretic Rebirth
+20% Synergy $0.10
Raise the Draugr Raise the Draugr
+19% Synergy $0.17
Bedevil Bedevil
+16% Synergy $1.30
Big Score Big Score
+15% Synergy $0.98
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+13% Synergy $0.46
Terminate Terminate
+11% Synergy $0.39
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.36
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+10% Synergy $0.49
Entomb Entomb
+9% Synergy $14.97
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+9% Synergy $0.90
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+5% Synergy $2.53
Cauldron Dance Cauldron Dance
+5% Synergy $0.29
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+4% Synergy $0.30
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+3% Synergy $3.67
Feign Death Feign Death
+3% Synergy $1.12
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+3% Synergy $0.22
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.56
Zuko's Conviction Zuko's Conviction
+3% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $2.95
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $13.35
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-1% Synergy $0.52
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.13
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-1% Synergy $2.10
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-2% Synergy $0.43
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $11.91
Seething Song Seething Song
-3% Synergy $12.48
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.85
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-8% Synergy $0.31
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-9% Synergy $4.10
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-10% Synergy $6.26
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-11% Synergy $24.44
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $66.45
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-27% Synergy $4.43

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Syrix, Carrier of the Flame's game plan and control the board.

Victimize Victimize
+44% Synergy $0.53
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+37% Synergy $0.89
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+35% Synergy $5.17
Earthquake Earthquake
+33% Synergy $0.64
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+25% Synergy $0.33
Dread Return Dread Return
+8% Synergy $0.39
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+8% Synergy $0.15
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $0.77
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+7% Synergy $0.35
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $2.56
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+6% Synergy $15.23
Fatal Grudge Fatal Grudge
+6% Synergy $0.10
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+6% Synergy $0.31
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+6% Synergy $0.46
Reanimate Reanimate
+5% Synergy $8.54
Living Death Living Death
+5% Synergy $2.39
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $5.41
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.28
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+4% Synergy $2.70
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+4% Synergy $4.14
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+4% Synergy $2.04
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+2% Synergy $0.61
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+1% Synergy $0.58
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $19.60
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.28
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-1% Synergy $0.35
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-3% Synergy $1.73
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $7.91
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-12% Synergy $2.76
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-13% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+44% Synergy $1.63
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+43% Synergy $4.86
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+32% Synergy $1.96
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+24% Synergy $23.09
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+22% Synergy $12.02
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+21% Synergy $4.41
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+20% Synergy $14.56
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+20% Synergy $0.22
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+15% Synergy $0.30
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+14% Synergy $11.37
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+8% Synergy $2.93
Convergence of Dominion Convergence of Dominion
+8% Synergy $0.84
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+7% Synergy $3.99
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.38
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+6% Synergy $0.25
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+6% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $49.19
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+5% Synergy $8.56
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+5% Synergy $7.92
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+5% Synergy $2.08
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.61
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+3% Synergy $5.10
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+3% Synergy $4.31
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $5.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-28% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Syrix, Carrier of the Flame's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+44% Synergy $0.88
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+44% Synergy $0.26
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+36% Synergy $15.76
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+34% Synergy $0.36
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+33% Synergy $5.23
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+33% Synergy $0.30
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+23% Synergy $6.29
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+22% Synergy $2.90
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+19% Synergy $0.09
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+15% Synergy $1.63
Haunted One Haunted One
+15% Synergy $5.66
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+12% Synergy $0.19
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+11% Synergy $10.72
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+10% Synergy $1.91
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+10% Synergy $6.53
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+8% Synergy $0.34
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+6% Synergy $22.01
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+6% Synergy $0.17
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+5% Synergy $0.44
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+5% Synergy $7.87
City on Fire City on Fire
+4% Synergy $12.50
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+4% Synergy $17.48
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+3% Synergy $3.35
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+3% Synergy $28.97
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $4.17
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
0% Synergy $3.48
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-2% Synergy $1.92
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $8.62
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $16.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-10% Synergy $4.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Syrix, Carrier of the Flame to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+15% Synergy $2.92
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+5% Synergy $0.44

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+24% Synergy $0.43
High Market High Market
+15% Synergy $1.31
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+12% Synergy $0.24
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+11% Synergy $20.85
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $23.46
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+10% Synergy $0.94
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+9% Synergy $10.56
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+9% Synergy $0.71
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $44.23
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+6% Synergy $0.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $1.07
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.21
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+2% Synergy $1.48
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+2% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.28
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $1.13
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
0% Synergy $11.31
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.80
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $31.12
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $52.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+33% Synergy $4.15
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+19% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.31
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.32
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+5% Synergy $61.24
The Celestus The Celestus
+5% Synergy $0.58
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy $2.74
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.44
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+2% Synergy $0.21
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-9% Synergy $3.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $1.08

Lands

The mana base foundation for Syrix, Carrier of the Flame decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+47% Synergy $0.17
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+17% Synergy $0.37
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.30
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+12% Synergy $0.31
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+10% Synergy $0.34
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+9% Synergy $0.41
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $49.97
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+7% Synergy $10.68
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+5% Synergy $0.37
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+4% Synergy $7.47
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.18
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.56
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+2% Synergy $0.23
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+2% Synergy $0.33
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+1% Synergy $0.39
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+1% Synergy $5.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.22
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
0% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $13.35
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $2.43
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.13
Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
0% Synergy $1.04
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.24
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-1% Synergy $0.30
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-1% Synergy $0.29
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-2% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $11.91
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
-2% Synergy $0.53
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-3% Synergy $29.34
Badlands Badlands
-4% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.85
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-7% Synergy $10.02
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-7% Synergy $12.09
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-8% Synergy $3.83
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-10% Synergy $16.79
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-10% Synergy $1.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.27
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-21% Synergy $1.99

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