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Atla Palani, Nest Tender
Price tag $0.95

Legendary CreatureHuman Shaman

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Naya

Playstyle & Strategy

Dinosaurs 41% Eggs 12% Populate 5% Tokens 5% Dragons 4% Big Mana 3% Aggro 2% Combo 2% Wurms 2% Sacrifice 2%

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

#96 Current Rank
#98 Last Week
#50 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Atla Palani, Nest Tender.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Atla Palani, Nest Tender decks.

Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+1% Synergy $15.00
Web of Life and Destiny Web of Life and Destiny
0% Synergy $2.95
Spider-Rex, Daring Dino Spider-Rex, Daring Dino
0% Synergy $0.06
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
0% Synergy $1.58
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
-2% Synergy $0.21

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Atla Palani, Nest Tender's abilities and overall game plan.

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+60% Synergy $9.08
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+55% Synergy $3.17
Palani's Hatcher Palani's Hatcher
+53% Synergy $0.37
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+45% Synergy $4.02
High Market High Market
+43% Synergy $1.15
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+41% Synergy $0.24
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+40% Synergy $0.27
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+38% Synergy $0.44
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+37% Synergy $0.16
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+37% Synergy $1.85

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Atla Palani, Nest Tender decks.

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+34% Synergy $0.97
Zacama, Primal Calamity Zacama, Primal Calamity
+33% Synergy $0.53
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+32% Synergy $2.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+26% Synergy $4.32
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+18% Synergy $3.99
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+17% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.62
Farseek Farseek
+13% Synergy $0.49
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+20% Synergy $8.50
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+7% Synergy $21.91
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $32.03
Natural Order Natural Order
+5% Synergy $18.45
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+3% Synergy $22.31
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $50.70
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $36.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.95

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Atla Palani, Nest Tender's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Dinosaur Egg Dinosaur Egg
+32% Synergy $0.15
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+30% Synergy $17.74
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+30% Synergy $12.07
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+28% Synergy $0.99
Gishath, Sun's Avatar Gishath, Sun's Avatar
+28% Synergy $5.08
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+28% Synergy $0.27
Worldspine Wurm Worldspine Wurm
+28% Synergy $1.09
Apex Altisaur Apex Altisaur
+27% Synergy $1.08
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+27% Synergy $0.51
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+26% Synergy $24.60
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
+26% Synergy $0.40
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+21% Synergy $1.37
Terastodon Terastodon
+20% Synergy $0.27
Dragon Egg Dragon Egg
+18% Synergy $0.06
Goring Ceratops Goring Ceratops
+17% Synergy $0.86
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+17% Synergy $25.34
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+16% Synergy $7.65
Roc Egg Roc Egg
+16% Synergy $0.11
Regisaur Alpha Regisaur Alpha
+15% Synergy $0.30
Quartzwood Crasher Quartzwood Crasher
+15% Synergy $0.28
Marauding Raptor Marauding Raptor
+14% Synergy $0.29
Polyraptor Polyraptor
+14% Synergy $14.67
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+14% Synergy $1.85
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+14% Synergy $18.98
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+13% Synergy $26.02
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+13% Synergy $36.54
Samut, Voice of Dissent Samut, Voice of Dissent
+12% Synergy $1.59
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+12% Synergy $31.87
Earthshaker Dreadmaw Earthshaker Dreadmaw
+11% Synergy $0.08
Temple Altisaur Temple Altisaur
+11% Synergy $0.24
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
+11% Synergy $33.05
Tyrranax Rex Tyrranax Rex
+11% Synergy $4.05
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+11% Synergy $2.91
Silverclad Ferocidons Silverclad Ferocidons
+10% Synergy $4.39
Forerunner of the Empire Forerunner of the Empire
+10% Synergy $0.70
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+10% Synergy $37.73
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+8% Synergy $0.23
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+8% Synergy $23.45
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+7% Synergy $32.07
Hulking Raptor Hulking Raptor
+6% Synergy $0.81
Atzocan Seer Atzocan Seer
+6% Synergy $0.12
Rampaging Brontodon Rampaging Brontodon
+5% Synergy $0.16
Kinjalli's Sunwing Kinjalli's Sunwing
+4% Synergy $0.23
Ripjaw Raptor Ripjaw Raptor
+3% Synergy $0.31
Wrathful Raptors Wrathful Raptors
+2% Synergy $0.58
Otepec Huntmaster Otepec Huntmaster
+1% Synergy $0.21
Regal Behemoth Regal Behemoth
+1% Synergy $0.23
Wakening Sun's Avatar Wakening Sun's Avatar
0% Synergy $0.25
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
-1% Synergy $2.25
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
-2% Synergy $0.43

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Atla Palani, Nest Tender safe.

Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+24% Synergy $0.33
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+17% Synergy $0.22
Shields of Velis Vel Shields of Velis Vel
+12% Synergy $0.59
Beast Within Beast Within
+11% Synergy $0.86
Naya Charm Naya Charm
+11% Synergy $0.58
Congregation at Dawn Congregation at Dawn
+10% Synergy $2.16
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+5% Synergy $2.51
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy $52.71
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.21
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $0.80
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $11.46
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+4% Synergy $0.21
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.65
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+3% Synergy $5.44
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.51
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+2% Synergy $2.43
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+1% Synergy $5.24
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.81
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $10.85
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-2% Synergy $0.90
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $18.17
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.46
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-2% Synergy $1.59
Harrow Harrow
-2% Synergy $0.28
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.99
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-4% Synergy $8.69

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Atla Palani, Nest Tender's game plan and control the board.

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+16% Synergy $1.90
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+12% Synergy $1.02
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $1.88
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+8% Synergy $16.89
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+7% Synergy $2.27
Ghired's Belligerence Ghired's Belligerence
+7% Synergy $0.72
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.18
Explore Explore
+6% Synergy $9.95
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+5% Synergy $1.10
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $5.83
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.52
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $1.93
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $1.46
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+3% Synergy $0.83
Thunderherd Migration Thunderherd Migration
+3% Synergy $0.10
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+3% Synergy $1.32
Savage Stomp Savage Stomp
+3% Synergy $0.08
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+3% Synergy $0.19
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $2.22
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+3% Synergy $0.16
Commune with Dinosaurs Commune with Dinosaurs
+3% Synergy $0.11
Savage Order Savage Order
+2% Synergy $17.01
Decimate Decimate
+1% Synergy $0.18
Migration Path Migration Path
+1% Synergy $0.34
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $3.35
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $4.78
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $4.41
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-2% Synergy $24.29
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-4% Synergy $0.72

Utility Artifacts

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

Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+28% Synergy $11.94
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+23% Synergy $59.53
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+19% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.22
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+15% Synergy $4.82
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+14% Synergy $8.25
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+12% Synergy $11.88
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+9% Synergy $12.72
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+9% Synergy $2.26
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+8% Synergy $20.45
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+7% Synergy $0.09
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+6% Synergy $6.42
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+5% Synergy $2.44
The Masamune The Masamune
+5% Synergy $1.24
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $64.05
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $8.29
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+4% Synergy $4.22
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $32.10
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+3% Synergy $5.63
Dino DNA Dino DNA
+3% Synergy $9.15
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.61

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Atla Palani, Nest Tender's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+28% Synergy $0.70
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+18% Synergy $3.04
Growing Ranks Growing Ranks
+17% Synergy $0.49
Life Finds a Way Life Finds a Way
+17% Synergy $5.77
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+17% Synergy $1.09
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
+15% Synergy $2.70
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+13% Synergy $2.83
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+11% Synergy $9.21
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+9% Synergy $0.91
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+8% Synergy $28.52
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+7% Synergy $16.96
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+6% Synergy $0.82
Aether Flash Aether Flash
+6% Synergy $0.83
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+5% Synergy $0.50
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+5% Synergy $0.63
The Dragon-Kami Reborn Dragon-Kami's Egg The Dragon-Kami Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.11
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+5% Synergy $0.09
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $44.22
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $25.43
Welcome to . . . Jurassic Park Welcome to . . .
+3% Synergy $20.36
Poetic Ingenuity Poetic Ingenuity
+3% Synergy $0.15
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+2% Synergy $2.20
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+2% Synergy $8.36
Greater Good Greater Good
+2% Synergy $4.08
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $0.97
Doubling Season Doubling Season
0% Synergy $26.20
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
0% Synergy $6.44
Wild Growth Wild Growth
0% Synergy $0.22
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-2% Synergy $4.27
Descendants' Path Descendants' Path
-2% Synergy $1.93
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-3% Synergy $11.09
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-9% Synergy $1.74

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Atla Palani, Nest Tender to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Huatli, Warrior Poet Huatli, Warrior Poet
+5% Synergy $3.64

Utility Lands

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

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.19
Fountainport Fountainport
+7% Synergy $3.29
Restless Ridgeline Restless Ridgeline
+3% Synergy $0.26
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $4.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.03
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $7.90
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-2% Synergy $18.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $32.58
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-5% Synergy $0.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+16% Synergy $0.45
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+13% Synergy $3.60
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+11% Synergy $0.46
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+10% Synergy $0.58
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+6% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+5% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.06
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.19
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.29
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+1% Synergy $2.49

Lands

The mana base foundation for Atla Palani, Nest Tender decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+11% Synergy $0.21
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $0.18
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+8% Synergy $0.19
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+8% Synergy $4.07
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+5% Synergy $0.23
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+5% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+5% Synergy $1.53
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.17
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+5% Synergy $0.05
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+5% Synergy $0.06
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+3% Synergy $0.55
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.05
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+2% Synergy $5.28
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+1% Synergy $5.94
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+1% Synergy $0.44
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+1% Synergy $12.54
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $12.92
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+1% Synergy $0.09
Taiga Taiga
+1% Synergy
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+1% Synergy $4.76
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
0% Synergy $14.44
Temple Garden Temple Garden
0% Synergy $12.15
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
0% Synergy $13.31
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
0% Synergy $2.31
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
0% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
0% Synergy $0.11
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
0% Synergy $0.11
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $4.78
Savannah Savannah
0% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $326.81
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.21
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-1% Synergy $0.22
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-1% Synergy $0.24
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $6.99
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $22.48
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-1% Synergy $0.60
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $12.56
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-3% Synergy $8.85
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-4% Synergy $0.24
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.11
Game Trail Game Trail
-6% Synergy $0.12
Brushland Brushland
-6% Synergy $0.79
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-9% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.16

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