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The Ur-Dragon
Price tag $28.88

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Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 64% Shapeshifters 5% Treasure 5% Flying 5% Aggro 2% Ramp 2% Legends 2% Big Mana 2% Combo 1% Midrange 1%

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#10 Current Rank
#9 Last Week
#1 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Ur-Dragon.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Ur-Dragon decks.

Ran and Shaw Ran and Shaw
+1% Synergy $0.18
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+1% Synergy $14.99
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
-3% Synergy $6.08
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-6% Synergy $0.73
Great Divide Guide Great Divide Guide
-8% Synergy $1.23

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Ur-Dragon's abilities and overall game plan.

Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
+70% Synergy $3.41
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+69% Synergy $0.95
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+64% Synergy $1.48
Tiamat Tiamat
+62% Synergy $17.39
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
+60% Synergy $0.25
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+56% Synergy $0.49
Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka
+53% Synergy $0.96
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+53% Synergy $2.10
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+53% Synergy $20.51
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+50% Synergy $39.39

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Ur-Dragon decks.

Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+49% Synergy $1.47
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+49% Synergy $1.09
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+48% Synergy $0.19
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+48% Synergy $17.70
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+48% Synergy $9.22
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+48% Synergy $2.14
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+45% Synergy $6.71
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+45% Synergy $3.24
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+40% Synergy $5.73
Farseek Farseek
+17% Synergy $0.56

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+15% Synergy $46.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+14% Synergy $44.01
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+13% Synergy $38.10
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $49.82
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+6% Synergy $47.62
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $19.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $90.87
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $92.16
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $58.14
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $30.10

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Ur-Dragon's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+45% Synergy $0.38
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+43% Synergy $75.89
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
+40% Synergy $3.71
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+38% Synergy $37.79
Ureni of the Unwritten Ureni of the Unwritten
+38% Synergy $6.88
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+35% Synergy $14.10
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+34% Synergy $9.40
Silumgar, the Drifting Death Silumgar, the Drifting Death
+33% Synergy $0.75
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+32% Synergy $1.25
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+32% Synergy $21.02
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+32% Synergy $0.68
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+32% Synergy $22.73
Scion of the Ur-Dragon Scion of the Ur-Dragon
+31% Synergy $8.59
Scalelord Reckoner Scalelord Reckoner
+30% Synergy $8.05
Ramos, Dragon Engine Ramos, Dragon Engine
+28% Synergy $1.52
Two-Headed Hellkite Two-Headed Hellkite
+28% Synergy $7.81
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+28% Synergy $2.75
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+26% Synergy $28.09
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+25% Synergy $0.55
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+24% Synergy $0.28
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
+23% Synergy $0.19
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+22% Synergy $3.70
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+21% Synergy $32.03
Hellkite Charger Hellkite Charger
+21% Synergy $2.63
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+20% Synergy $3.45
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+19% Synergy $0.30
Zurgo and Ojutai Zurgo and Ojutai
+18% Synergy $0.81
Betor, Kin to All Betor, Kin to All
+17% Synergy $3.52
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+17% Synergy $0.48
Teneb, the Harvester Teneb, the Harvester
+16% Synergy $0.76
Ojutai, Soul of Winter Ojutai, Soul of Winter
+16% Synergy $0.61
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
+16% Synergy $0.79
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+15% Synergy $0.15
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
+15% Synergy $6.70
Dromoka, the Eternal Dromoka, the Eternal
+15% Synergy $0.49
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+15% Synergy $0.20
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.48
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+14% Synergy $0.22
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+14% Synergy $15.66
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
+14% Synergy $0.56
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+14% Synergy $2.51
Dragonlord Silumgar Dragonlord Silumgar
+14% Synergy $3.33
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+14% Synergy $6.10
Broodcaller Scourge Broodcaller Scourge
+13% Synergy $0.29
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+13% Synergy $17.05
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager Nicol Bolas, the Arisen Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
+12% Synergy $17.04
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+12% Synergy $0.30
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+12% Synergy $0.67
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+11% Synergy $12.29
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+9% Synergy $24.34

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Ur-Dragon safe.

Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+20% Synergy $2.39
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+16% Synergy $9.67
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+11% Synergy $4.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+10% Synergy $44.38
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+10% Synergy $3.60
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+5% Synergy $3.05
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+5% Synergy $1.28
Klauth's Will Klauth's Will
+5% Synergy $2.96
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+5% Synergy $0.14
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+5% Synergy $0.12
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy $1.10
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.03
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+3% Synergy $4.89
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.35
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $1.42
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $7.46
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
0% Synergy $10.20
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.51
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.69
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $2.21
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.90
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-3% Synergy $0.16
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $48.29
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $40.49

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Ur-Dragon's game plan and control the board.

Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+16% Synergy $1.91
Three Visits Three Visits
+14% Synergy $7.37
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+13% Synergy $0.63
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.14
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+12% Synergy $1.67
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.45
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+9% Synergy $18.22
Earthquake Earthquake
+8% Synergy $0.77
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+6% Synergy $2.49
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+4% Synergy $0.42
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+4% Synergy $3.12
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+4% Synergy $8.13
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+2% Synergy $1.86
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $1.43
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+1% Synergy $1.10
Explore Explore
+1% Synergy $0.33
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $3.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+32% Synergy $13.80
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+28% Synergy $3.37
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+17% Synergy $60.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $3.60
Fist of Suns Fist of Suns
+12% Synergy $5.33
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+9% Synergy $6.33
Dragon Arch Dragon Arch
+9% Synergy $1.59
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+1% Synergy $1.80
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.40
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
-2% Synergy $3.55

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Ur-Dragon's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Call the Spirit Dragons Call the Spirit Dragons
+42% Synergy $1.32
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+35% Synergy $0.62
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+32% Synergy $2.19
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+18% Synergy $0.78
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+15% Synergy $6.08
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+13% Synergy $1.21
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+13% Synergy $0.12
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+13% Synergy $1.29
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+11% Synergy $0.12
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+10% Synergy $0.13
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+9% Synergy $17.53
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+8% Synergy $6.46
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+8% Synergy $2.88
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+8% Synergy $0.20
Steely Resolve Steely Resolve
+6% Synergy $18.91
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+6% Synergy $0.23
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+5% Synergy $18.00
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
+5% Synergy $1.66
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+5% Synergy $8.17
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+4% Synergy $9.77
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+4% Synergy $16.55
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $21.29
Leyline of Mutation Leyline of Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.22
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $11.64
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
-2% Synergy $3.82
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $9.05

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Ur-Dragon to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sarkhan Unbroken Sarkhan Unbroken
+22% Synergy $16.84
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+11% Synergy $2.01
Sivitri, Dragon Master Sivitri, Dragon Master
+10% Synergy $6.06
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+5% Synergy $0.77
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+4% Synergy $0.84

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+22% Synergy $0.45
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+7% Synergy $5.79
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+7% Synergy $10.41
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $20.58
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.12
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $33.91
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $8.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.20
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-7% Synergy $1.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+48% Synergy $0.23
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+33% Synergy $9.10
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+22% Synergy $0.83
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+20% Synergy $0.91
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+18% Synergy $0.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.14
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+10% Synergy $0.16
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+9% Synergy $2.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.38
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+6% Synergy $0.09
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.56
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.13
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.84
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+2% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.88
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $6.11
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $82.98
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
0% Synergy $13.53
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-2% Synergy $33.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.21
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $116.31

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Ur-Dragon decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+59% Synergy $0.36
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+44% Synergy $0.99
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+31% Synergy $34.74
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+19% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.20
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+18% Synergy $5.75
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+16% Synergy $12.60
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+16% Synergy $16.94
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+16% Synergy $17.55
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+13% Synergy $13.71
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+13% Synergy $0.16
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+13% Synergy $7.73
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+12% Synergy $7.16
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+12% Synergy $14.40
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+12% Synergy $8.77
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+11% Synergy $15.00
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+11% Synergy $24.08
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+11% Synergy $0.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+10% Synergy $25.45
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+9% Synergy $8.09
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+9% Synergy $17.12
Mountain Mountain
+8% Synergy $0.09
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+8% Synergy $17.00
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+8% Synergy $14.79
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+7% Synergy $24.75
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $19.97
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $9.71
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+6% Synergy $13.24
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+6% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.19
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+5% Synergy $7.29
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $16.15
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $13.92
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $20.00
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+4% Synergy $17.68
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $20.23
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.07
The World Tree The World Tree
+3% Synergy $5.45
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+3% Synergy $15.00
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $23.45
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+3% Synergy $0.10
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+2% Synergy $6.30
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+2% Synergy $15.43
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+2% Synergy $0.32
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.08
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-3% Synergy $12.19

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Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
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Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
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Skanos Dragonheart Haunted One Skanos Dragonheart // Haunted One
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Skanos Dragonheart Criminal Past Skanos Dragonheart // Criminal Past
Korlessa, Scale Singer Korlessa, Scale Singer
Sivitri, Dragon Master Sivitri, Dragon Master
Zirilan of the Claw Zirilan of the Claw
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