EDH Optimizer
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
Legendary Creature — Human Warrior
Color identity: Green
Average lands in decks for Surrak, Elusive Hunter: 35
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Build your Surrak, Elusive Hunter deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
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The highest-synergy cards in decks for Surrak, Elusive Hunter, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Mammoth | 33% | +32% |
| Elder Gargaroth | 37% | +32% |
| Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma | 45% | +32% |
| Kogla, the Titan Ape | 39% | +27% |
| Silverback Elder | 32% | +26% |
| Ghalta, Primal Hunger | 40% | +24% |
| Outcaster Trailblazer | 28% | +24% |
| Frenzied Baloth | 33% | +24% |
| Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth | 28% | +22% |
| Fanatic of Rhonas | 41% | +22% |
| Toski, Bearer of Secrets | 38% | +22% |
| Scavenging Ooze | 28% | +20% |
| Herd Heirloom | 27% | +20% |
| Surrak and Goreclaw | 30% | +19% |
| Beast Whisperer | 49% | +19% |
| Manglehorn | 22% | +19% |
| Questing Beast | 25% | +18% |
| Defiler of Vigor | 31% | +17% |
| Whisperer of the Wilds | 20% | +17% |
| Ohran Frostfang | 33% | +17% |
| Vaultborn Tyrant | 22% | +17% |
| Shapers' Sanctuary | 18% | +17% |
| Collective Resistance | 29% | +16% |
| Heritage Reclamation | 20% | +15% |
💰 The best cards for your Surrak, Elusive Hunter deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Battle Mammoth
- Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
- Ghalta, Primal Hunger
- Outcaster Trailblazer
- Frenzied Baloth
- Scavenging Ooze
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Elder Gargaroth
- Kogla, the Titan Ape
- Silverback Elder
- Fanatic of Rhonas
- Toski, Bearer of Secrets
- Herd Heirloom
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Vaultborn Tyrant
- Delighted Halfling
- Craterhoof Behemoth
- Last March of the Ents
- Allosaurus Shepherd
- Badgermole Cub
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Surrak, Elusive Hunter
- Springheart Nantuko + Tireless Provisioner → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite tapped land tokens
- Springheart Nantuko + Tireless Provisioner → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite tapped land tokens
- Springheart Nantuko + Lotus Cobra → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite tapped land tokens
- Springheart Nantuko + Lotus Cobra → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite tapped land tokens
- Scurry Oak + Ivy Lane Denizen → Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature, Infinite creature tokens, Infinite ETB
- Ashaya, Soul of the Wild + Quirion Ranger → Infinite ETB, Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite LTB, Infinite storm count
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Frequently asked questions
How many lands should a Surrak, Elusive Hunter deck run?
Real Surrak, Elusive Hunter decks run 35 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Surrak, Elusive Hunter?
The three highest-synergy cards are Battle Mammoth, Elder Gargaroth, Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Surrak, Elusive Hunter decks.
What combos does Surrak, Elusive Hunter have?
Surrak, Elusive Hunter has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Springheart Nantuko + Tireless Provisioner. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Surrak, Elusive Hunter deck cost?
You can start cheap: Battle Mammoth, Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma, Ghalta, Primal Hunger are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.