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The Ur-Dragon
Price tag $35.26

Legendary Creature — Dragon Avatar

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Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 41% Flying 13% Aggro 5% Ramp 5% Shapeshifters 4%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that The Ur-Dragon players are trying out in Shapeshifters decks.

Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+4% Synergy $0.94
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
+1% Synergy $0.24

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for The Ur-Dragon's Shapeshifters builds — cards that lean hardest into the Shapeshifters theme.

Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+93% Synergy $2.18
Amoeboid Changeling Amoeboid Changeling
+92% Synergy $0.84
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+91% Synergy $0.76
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+90% Synergy $1.57
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+89% Synergy $0.66
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+88% Synergy $4.26
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+88% Synergy $2.38
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+84% Synergy $2.17
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+84% Synergy $3.08
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+83% Synergy $8.00

Top Cards

The staple cards most The Ur-Dragon Shapeshifters decks run as their core.

Risen Reef Risen Reef
+83% Synergy $0.29
Shapesharer Shapesharer
+83% Synergy $6.13
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
+77% Synergy $3.28
Harabaz Druid Harabaz Druid
+74% Synergy $7.81
Impostor of the Sixth Pride Impostor of the Sixth Pride
+74% Synergy $0.23
Guardian Gladewalker Guardian Gladewalker
+73% Synergy $0.07
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+73% Synergy $1.23
Skeletal Changeling Skeletal Changeling
+73% Synergy $0.33
Cloudshredder Sliver Cloudshredder Sliver
+69% Synergy $4.19
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+68% Synergy $8.39

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a The Ur-Dragon Shapeshifters game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $45.85
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $39.16
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $54.03
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $69.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $38.48
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $69.59
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $57.12

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Shapeshifters plan in The Ur-Dragon decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Reaper King Reaper King
+73% Synergy $12.81
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+70% Synergy $1.03
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+69% Synergy $4.29
Voja, Jaws of the Conclave Voja, Jaws of the Conclave
+68% Synergy $9.93
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+67% Synergy $0.36
Valiant Changeling Valiant Changeling
+66% Synergy $0.36
Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+65% Synergy $0.30
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+65% Synergy $2.00
Woodland Changeling Woodland Changeling
+65% Synergy $0.65
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+62% Synergy $0.13
Mischievous Sneakling Mischievous Sneakling
+57% Synergy $0.20
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+56% Synergy $0.28
Flock Impostor Flock Impostor
+56% Synergy $0.28
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+55% Synergy $0.24
Avian Changeling Avian Changeling
+54% Synergy $0.33
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+53% Synergy $2.44
Fire-Belly Changeling Fire-Belly Changeling
+52% Synergy $0.22
Manaweft Sliver Manaweft Sliver
+51% Synergy $2.96
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+50% Synergy $1.95
Gemhide Sliver Gemhide Sliver
+45% Synergy $0.94
Feisty Spikeling Feisty Spikeling
+44% Synergy $0.15
Sylvia Brightspear Sylvia Brightspear
+42% Synergy $1.94
Feline Sovereign Feline Sovereign
+39% Synergy $1.30
Venomous Changeling Venomous Changeling
+39% Synergy $0.11
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
+37% Synergy $0.77
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Hakbal of the Surging Soul
+37% Synergy $0.34
Prideful Feastling Prideful Feastling
+35% Synergy $0.14
Tovolar, Dire Overlord Tovolar, the Midnight Scourge Tovolar, Dire Overlord
+35% Synergy $0.40
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+34% Synergy $2.63
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+32% Synergy $0.68
Harmonic Sliver Harmonic Sliver
+31% Synergy $3.05
Mistwalker Mistwalker
+31% Synergy $0.25
Muerra, Trash Tactician Muerra, Trash Tactician
+31% Synergy $0.31
Gangly Stompling Gangly Stompling
+28% Synergy $0.17
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
+27% Synergy $0.49
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+27% Synergy $0.30
Heronblade Elite Heronblade Elite
+26% Synergy $2.56
Titan of Littjara Titan of Littjara
+25% Synergy $5.11
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+24% Synergy $1.57
Atla Palani, Nest Tender Atla Palani, Nest Tender
+24% Synergy $1.90
Choco, Seeker of Paradise Choco, Seeker of Paradise
+24% Synergy $0.37
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+24% Synergy $0.26
Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign
+24% Synergy $10.25
Chameleon Colossus Chameleon Colossus
+23% Synergy $0.98
Torgal, A Fine Hound Torgal, A Fine Hound
+23% Synergy $0.31
Herald of Hoofbeats Herald of Hoofbeats
+23% Synergy $6.07
Possibility Technician Possibility Technician
+23% Synergy $0.23
Ingenious Infiltrator Ingenious Infiltrator
+23% Synergy $2.21
Tiamat Tiamat
+20% Synergy $20.97
Great Divide Guide Great Divide Guide
+17% Synergy $1.08

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep The Ur-Dragon's Shapeshifters deck ahead.

Crib Swap Crib Swap
+64% Synergy $0.27
Blades of Velis Vel Blades of Velis Vel
+35% Synergy $0.20
Nameless Inversion Nameless Inversion
+31% Synergy $0.23
Wings of Velis Vel Wings of Velis Vel
+23% Synergy $0.12
Personify Personify
+17% Synergy $0.26
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+16% Synergy $10.67
Absorb Identity Absorb Identity
+16% Synergy $0.23
Shields of Velis Vel Shields of Velis Vel
+13% Synergy $1.11
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+12% Synergy $1.32
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+10% Synergy $3.56
Spoils of Adventure Spoils of Adventure
+8% Synergy $0.10
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-2% Synergy $17.60
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-2% Synergy $1.75
Beast Within Beast Within
-4% Synergy $0.65
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $0.88
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-7% Synergy $1.17
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $0.69
Counterspell Counterspell
-13% Synergy $4.28

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Shapeshifters game plan forward for The Ur-Dragon.

Peer Pressure Peer Pressure
+57% Synergy $1.54
Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+56% Synergy $0.32
Cateran Summons Cateran Summons
+42% Synergy $0.81
Widespread Brutality Widespread Brutality
+33% Synergy $1.01
Exterminate! Exterminate!
+31% Synergy $0.31
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+28% Synergy $2.99
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+25% Synergy $3.33
Viewpoint Synchronization Viewpoint Synchronization
+23% Synergy $0.32
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+19% Synergy $0.50
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+17% Synergy $1.40
Formless Genesis Formless Genesis
+17% Synergy $0.31
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+10% Synergy $1.40
Winnowing Winnowing
+9% Synergy $0.31
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+8% Synergy $0.35
Celestial Reunion Celestial Reunion
+7% Synergy $1.21
Swarmyard Massacre Swarmyard Massacre
+7% Synergy $4.30
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+6% Synergy $2.39
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+6% Synergy $1.07
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+6% Synergy $0.31
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+5% Synergy $11.93
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+5% Synergy $3.55
Jarad's Orders Jarad's Orders
+5% Synergy $0.93
Bring to Light Bring to Light
+4% Synergy $0.38
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+4% Synergy $0.29
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+4% Synergy $4.38
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+3% Synergy $4.92
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+3% Synergy $3.60
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $1.08
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $5.55
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $2.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-9% Synergy $1.28
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-12% Synergy $1.77
Farseek Farseek
-13% Synergy $0.46
Cultivate Cultivate
-21% Synergy $0.41

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to The Ur-Dragon Shapeshifters decks.

Thrumming Hivepool Thrumming Hivepool
+40% Synergy $1.66
Throne of the Grim Captain The Grim Captain Throne of the Grim Captain
+21% Synergy $0.24
Stalactite Dagger Stalactite Dagger
+20% Synergy $0.26
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+8% Synergy $0.87
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+7% Synergy $21.77
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+7% Synergy $19.25
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+6% Synergy $1.80
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+5% Synergy $7.41
Birthing Boughs Birthing Boughs
+5% Synergy $0.35
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+1% Synergy $5.11
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-3% Synergy $5.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.10

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Shapeshifters strategy in The Ur-Dragon decks.

Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+63% Synergy $4.40
The Bears of Littjara The Bears of Littjara
+42% Synergy $0.21
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+41% Synergy $4.65
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+38% Synergy $10.53
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+24% Synergy $7.50
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+16% Synergy $2.18
Rooftop Storm Rooftop Storm
+16% Synergy $2.42
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+15% Synergy $3.43
Double Down Double Down
+13% Synergy $0.91
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+11% Synergy $3.89
Descendants' Path Descendants' Path
+9% Synergy $0.92
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+9% Synergy $0.64
Necroduality Necroduality
+9% Synergy $9.30
Call the Spirit Dragons Call the Spirit Dragons
+7% Synergy $2.84
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+5% Synergy $0.22
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+4% Synergy $0.75
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+4% Synergy $5.75
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+3% Synergy $2.93
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $15.41
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+1% Synergy $14.87
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
-9% Synergy $4.19

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up The Ur-Dragon's Shapeshifters game plan.

Oko, Lorwyn Liege Oko, Shadowmoor Scion Oko, Lorwyn Liege
+10% Synergy $0.77
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
+7% Synergy $10.96

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in The Ur-Dragon Shapeshifters decks.

Swarmyard Swarmyard
+52% Synergy $5.62
Mutavault Mutavault
+42% Synergy $4.18
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+28% Synergy $0.34
Griffin Canyon Griffin Canyon
+21% Synergy $5.03
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+15% Synergy $29.95
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+6% Synergy $0.76
Contested Cliffs Contested Cliffs
+6% Synergy $0.76
Soulstone Sanctuary Soulstone Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $0.85
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+6% Synergy $5.90
Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+5% Synergy $4.47
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $16.76
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $55.48
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $49.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $4.23

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out The Ur-Dragon's Shapeshifters strategy.

Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+62% Synergy $0.35
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+28% Synergy $0.58
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+28% Synergy $12.46
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $2.89
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+2% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.31
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-12% Synergy $0.73
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.34

Lands

The mana base behind The Ur-Dragon's Shapeshifters decks.

Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
+56% Synergy $0.44
The World Tree The World Tree
+53% Synergy $7.54
Ancient Amphitheater Ancient Amphitheater
+48% Synergy $0.44
Wanderwine Hub Wanderwine Hub
+45% Synergy $3.73
Secluded Glen Secluded Glen
+43% Synergy $3.47
Gilt-Leaf Palace Gilt-Leaf Palace
+41% Synergy $8.99
Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+40% Synergy $0.30
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+33% Synergy $3.49
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+32% Synergy $0.27
Auntie's Hovel Auntie's Hovel
+30% Synergy $9.33
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+28% Synergy $5.71
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.63
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+28% Synergy $0.32
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+27% Synergy $51.06
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+22% Synergy $3.98
City of Brass City of Brass
+21% Synergy $11.44
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+20% Synergy $21.95
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+19% Synergy $0.30
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+19% Synergy $16.95
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+18% Synergy $16.61
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+18% Synergy $5.38
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+17% Synergy $16.53
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+17% Synergy $35.43
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+16% Synergy $15.52
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+15% Synergy $19.18
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+11% Synergy $0.30
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+10% Synergy $12.38
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.25
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+6% Synergy $9.57
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+6% Synergy $10.08
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+5% Synergy $6.71
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+5% Synergy $8.77
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $15.74
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $19.87
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $7.18
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $9.57
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $35.75
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $18.38
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $30.77
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $29.04
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $32.33
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+1% Synergy $7.00
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+1% Synergy $9.27
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $10.36
Forest Forest
-3% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
-5% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.10
Mountain Mountain
-9% Synergy $0.09

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Ur-Dragon: Shapeshifters.

Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
Tiamat Tiamat
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Feywild Visitor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Feywild Visitor
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Acolyte of Bahamut Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Acolyte of Bahamut Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Acolyte of Bahamut
Jodah, the Unifier Jodah, the Unifier
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Acolyte of Bahamut Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Acolyte of Bahamut
Silumgar, the Drifting Death Silumgar, the Drifting Death
Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Hivis of the Scale Hivis of the Scale
Ojutai, Soul of Winter Ojutai, Soul of Winter
Ureni of the Unwritten Ureni of the Unwritten
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Acolyte of Bahamut Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Acolyte of Bahamut
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dragon Cultist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dragon Cultist
Scion of the Ur-Dragon Scion of the Ur-Dragon
Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Acolyte of Bahamut Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Acolyte of Bahamut
Verix Bladewing Verix Bladewing
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dragon Cultist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Folk Hero Ganax, Astral Hunter // Folk Hero
Ganax, Astral Hunter Haunted One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Haunted One
Skanos Dragonheart Dragon Cultist Skanos Dragonheart // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Ganax, Astral Hunter Criminal Past Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past
Ganax, Astral Hunter Cultist of the Absolute Ganax, Astral Hunter // Cultist of the Absolute
Ganax, Astral Hunter Master Chef Ganax, Astral Hunter // Master Chef
Ganax, Astral Hunter Popular Entertainer Ganax, Astral Hunter // Popular Entertainer
Ganax, Astral Hunter Raised by Giants Ganax, Astral Hunter // Raised by Giants
Ganax, Astral Hunter Scion of Halaster Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Folk Hero Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Folk Hero
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Haunted One Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Haunted One