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The Ur-Dragon
Price tag $42.84

Legendary Creature — Dragon Avatar

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Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 50% Flying 10% Shapeshifters 5% Aggro 4% Ramp 4%
View Average Decklist All Shapeshifters Commanders

New Cards

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

Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+4% Synergy $1.03
Attuma, Atlantean Warlord Attuma, Atlantean Warlord
+1% Synergy $0.29

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 $1.58
Amoeboid Changeling Amoeboid Changeling
+92% Synergy $1.61
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+91% Synergy $0.79
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+90% Synergy $1.38
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+89% Synergy $0.58
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+88% Synergy $5.81
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+88% Synergy $2.85
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+84% Synergy $1.12
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+84% Synergy $2.26
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+83% Synergy $2.40

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 $6.05
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
+77% Synergy $3.90
Harabaz Druid Harabaz Druid
+74% Synergy $9.11
Impostor of the Sixth Pride Impostor of the Sixth Pride
+74% Synergy $0.21
Guardian Gladewalker Guardian Gladewalker
+73% Synergy $0.13
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+73% Synergy $1.42
Skeletal Changeling Skeletal Changeling
+73% Synergy $0.26
Cloudshredder Sliver Cloudshredder Sliver
+69% Synergy $4.30
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+68% Synergy $7.72

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 $54.50
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $40.14
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $60.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $76.77
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $39.51
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $72.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

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

Reaper King Reaper King
+73% Synergy $13.49
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+70% Synergy $1.02
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+69% Synergy $4.03
Voja, Jaws of the Conclave Voja, Jaws of the Conclave
+68% Synergy $10.05
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+67% Synergy $0.42
Valiant Changeling Valiant Changeling
+66% Synergy $0.37
Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+65% Synergy $0.33
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+65% Synergy $1.05
Woodland Changeling Woodland Changeling
+65% Synergy $0.69
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+62% Synergy $0.11
Mischievous Sneakling Mischievous Sneakling
+57% Synergy $0.18
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+56% Synergy $0.22
Flock Impostor Flock Impostor
+56% Synergy $0.24
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+55% Synergy $0.26
Avian Changeling Avian Changeling
+54% Synergy $0.38
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+53% Synergy $2.41
Fire-Belly Changeling Fire-Belly Changeling
+52% Synergy $0.22
Manaweft Sliver Manaweft Sliver
+51% Synergy $2.95
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+50% Synergy $0.50
Gemhide Sliver Gemhide Sliver
+45% Synergy $0.82
Feisty Spikeling Feisty Spikeling
+44% Synergy $0.17
Sylvia Brightspear Sylvia Brightspear
+42% Synergy $2.23
Feline Sovereign Feline Sovereign
+39% Synergy $1.04
Venomous Changeling Venomous Changeling
+39% Synergy $0.18
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
+37% Synergy $0.84
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Hakbal of the Surging Soul
+37% Synergy $0.38
Prideful Feastling Prideful Feastling
+35% Synergy $0.12
Tovolar, Dire Overlord Tovolar, the Midnight Scourge Tovolar, Dire Overlord
+35% Synergy $0.41
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+34% Synergy $2.15
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+32% Synergy $0.56
Harmonic Sliver Harmonic Sliver
+31% Synergy $1.97
Mistwalker Mistwalker
+31% Synergy $0.26
Muerra, Trash Tactician Muerra, Trash Tactician
+31% Synergy $0.31
Gangly Stompling Gangly Stompling
+28% Synergy $0.19
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
+27% Synergy $0.51
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+27% Synergy $0.22
Heronblade Elite Heronblade Elite
+26% Synergy $3.16
Titan of Littjara Titan of Littjara
+25% Synergy $6.75
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+24% Synergy $1.39
Atla Palani, Nest Tender Atla Palani, Nest Tender
+24% Synergy $1.75
Choco, Seeker of Paradise Choco, Seeker of Paradise
+24% Synergy $0.33
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+24% Synergy $0.27
Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign
+24% Synergy $1.01
Chameleon Colossus Chameleon Colossus
+23% Synergy $0.73
Torgal, A Fine Hound Torgal, A Fine Hound
+23% Synergy $0.25
Herald of Hoofbeats Herald of Hoofbeats
+23% Synergy $6.05
Possibility Technician Possibility Technician
+23% Synergy $0.25
Ingenious Infiltrator Ingenious Infiltrator
+23% Synergy $2.27
Tiamat Tiamat
+20% Synergy $26.98
Great Divide Guide Great Divide Guide
+17% Synergy $0.87

Instants

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

Crib Swap Crib Swap
+64% Synergy $0.26
Blades of Velis Vel Blades of Velis Vel
+35% Synergy $0.25
Nameless Inversion Nameless Inversion
+31% Synergy $0.19
Wings of Velis Vel Wings of Velis Vel
+23% Synergy $0.14
Personify Personify
+17% Synergy $0.24
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+16% Synergy $16.70
Absorb Identity Absorb Identity
+16% Synergy $0.21
Shields of Velis Vel Shields of Velis Vel
+13% Synergy $1.49
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+12% Synergy $0.84
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+10% Synergy $4.68
Spoils of Adventure Spoils of Adventure
+8% Synergy $0.11
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-2% Synergy $14.29
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-2% Synergy $1.06
Beast Within Beast Within
-4% Synergy $0.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.19
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-7% Synergy $0.70
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $1.09
Counterspell Counterspell
-13% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

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

Peer Pressure Peer Pressure
+57% Synergy $1.60
Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+56% Synergy $0.27
Cateran Summons Cateran Summons
+42% Synergy $0.91
Widespread Brutality Widespread Brutality
+33% Synergy $0.71
Exterminate! Exterminate!
+31% Synergy $0.32
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+28% Synergy $3.77
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+25% Synergy $3.57
Viewpoint Synchronization Viewpoint Synchronization
+23% Synergy $0.30
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+19% Synergy $1.41
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+17% Synergy $1.10
Formless Genesis Formless Genesis
+17% Synergy $0.23
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+10% Synergy $1.67
Winnowing Winnowing
+9% Synergy $0.32
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+8% Synergy $0.34
Celestial Reunion Celestial Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.94
Swarmyard Massacre Swarmyard Massacre
+7% Synergy $3.91
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+6% Synergy $1.78
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+6% Synergy $0.77
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+6% Synergy $0.32
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+5% Synergy $9.49
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+5% Synergy $0.73
Jarad's Orders Jarad's Orders
+5% Synergy $1.37
Bring to Light Bring to Light
+4% Synergy $0.42
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+4% Synergy $0.30
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+4% Synergy $4.97
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+3% Synergy $3.26
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+3% Synergy $4.28
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.92
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $4.60
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $1.96
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-9% Synergy $0.47
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-12% Synergy $1.54
Farseek Farseek
-13% Synergy $0.53
Cultivate Cultivate
-21% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Thrumming Hivepool Thrumming Hivepool
+40% Synergy $0.79
Throne of the Grim Captain The Grim Captain Throne of the Grim Captain
+21% Synergy $0.24
Stalactite Dagger Stalactite Dagger
+20% Synergy $0.16
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+8% Synergy $0.59
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+7% Synergy $19.48
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+7% Synergy $18.43
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+6% Synergy $1.30
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+5% Synergy $5.54
Birthing Boughs Birthing Boughs
+5% Synergy $0.27
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+1% Synergy $4.76
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-3% Synergy $4.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

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

Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+63% Synergy $4.32
The Bears of Littjara The Bears of Littjara
+42% Synergy $0.17
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+41% Synergy $5.49
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+38% Synergy $13.42
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+24% Synergy $8.31
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+16% Synergy $2.74
Rooftop Storm Rooftop Storm
+16% Synergy $2.11
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+15% Synergy $3.35
Double Down Double Down
+13% Synergy $0.53
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+11% Synergy $2.69
Descendants' Path Descendants' Path
+9% Synergy $0.94
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+9% Synergy $0.53
Necroduality Necroduality
+9% Synergy $6.26
Call the Spirit Dragons Call the Spirit Dragons
+7% Synergy $3.59
Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+5% Synergy $0.30
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+4% Synergy $0.82
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+4% Synergy $2.66
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+3% Synergy $2.11
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $12.11
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+1% Synergy $11.46
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
-9% Synergy $3.68

Planeswalkers

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

Oko, Lorwyn Liege Oko, Shadowmoor Scion Oko, Lorwyn Liege
+10% Synergy $0.88
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
+7% Synergy $10.43

Utility Lands

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

Swarmyard Swarmyard
+52% Synergy $4.93
Mutavault Mutavault
+42% Synergy $4.28
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+28% Synergy $0.31
Griffin Canyon Griffin Canyon
+21% Synergy $5.45
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+15% Synergy $27.19
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+6% Synergy $0.51
Contested Cliffs Contested Cliffs
+6% Synergy $0.78
Soulstone Sanctuary Soulstone Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $0.47
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+6% Synergy $6.59
Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+5% Synergy $5.07
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $14.92
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $63.85
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $49.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+62% Synergy $0.31
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+28% Synergy $0.39
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+28% Synergy $12.92
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $1.89
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+2% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.26
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-12% Synergy $0.82
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Murmuring Bosk Murmuring Bosk
+56% Synergy $0.48
The World Tree The World Tree
+53% Synergy $6.35
Ancient Amphitheater Ancient Amphitheater
+48% Synergy $0.48
Wanderwine Hub Wanderwine Hub
+45% Synergy $2.44
Secluded Glen Secluded Glen
+43% Synergy $3.67
Gilt-Leaf Palace Gilt-Leaf Palace
+41% Synergy $10.47
Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+40% Synergy $0.26
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+33% Synergy $3.03
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+32% Synergy $0.31
Auntie's Hovel Auntie's Hovel
+30% Synergy $7.90
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+28% Synergy $15.20
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.41
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+28% Synergy $0.31
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+27% Synergy $51.61
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+22% Synergy $3.68
City of Brass City of Brass
+21% Synergy $11.03
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+20% Synergy $25.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+19% Synergy $0.24
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+19% Synergy $16.26
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+18% Synergy $19.62
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+18% Synergy $5.69
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+17% Synergy $17.00
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+17% Synergy $34.12
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+16% Synergy $16.41
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+15% Synergy $17.02
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+11% Synergy $0.28
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+10% Synergy $10.13
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.34
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+6% Synergy $9.06
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+6% Synergy $9.28
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+5% Synergy $7.39
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+5% Synergy $10.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $15.03
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $19.37
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $8.07
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $12.51
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $35.70
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $17.35
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $29.61
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $28.51
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $31.12
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+1% Synergy $6.68
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+1% Synergy $8.86
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $9.80
Forest Forest
-3% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
-5% Synergy $0.13
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.14
Mountain Mountain
-9% Synergy $0.16

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
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Acolyte of Bahamut Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut
Atarka, World Render Atarka, World Render
Sivitri, Dragon Master Sivitri, Dragon Master
Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Acolyte of Bahamut Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Acolyte of Bahamut
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Acolyte of Bahamut Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Acolyte of Bahamut
Hivis of the Scale Hivis of the Scale
Ojutai, Soul of Winter Ojutai, Soul of Winter
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Acolyte of Bahamut Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Acolyte of Bahamut
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Acolyte of Bahamut Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Acolyte of Bahamut
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dragon Cultist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dragon Cultist
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
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 Folk Hero Ganax, Astral Hunter // Folk Hero
Ganax, Astral Hunter Raised by Giants Ganax, Astral Hunter // Raised by Giants
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Folk Hero Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Folk Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Acolyte of Bahamut Skanos Dragonheart // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Criminal Past Skanos Dragonheart // Criminal Past
Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
Skanos Dragonheart Feywild Visitor Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart Folk Hero Skanos Dragonheart // Folk Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Guild Artisan Skanos Dragonheart // Guild Artisan
Skanos Dragonheart Haunted One Skanos Dragonheart // Haunted One
Skanos Dragonheart Inspiring Leader Skanos Dragonheart // Inspiring Leader
Skanos Dragonheart Master Chef Skanos Dragonheart // Master Chef
Skanos Dragonheart Raised by Giants Skanos Dragonheart // Raised by Giants
Skanos Dragonheart Scion of Halaster Skanos Dragonheart // Scion of Halaster
Skanos Dragonheart Sword Coast Sailor Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor
Skanos Dragonheart Tavern Brawler Skanos Dragonheart // Tavern Brawler
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tana, the Bloodsower Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tana, the Bloodsower
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 Popular Entertainer Ganax, Astral Hunter // Popular Entertainer
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Acolyte of Bahamut Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist