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Atla Palani, Nest Tender
Price tag $1.17

Legendary CreatureHuman Shaman

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Dinosaurs 34% Eggs 15% Tokens 6% Populate 5% Dragons 3% Aggro 3% Combo 3% Big Mana 3% Sacrifice 2% Ramp 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

#72 Current Rank
#75 Last Week
#65 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.

Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+8% Synergy $6.03
Belonging Belonging
+6% Synergy $0.30
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+5% Synergy $0.36
Personify Personify
+4% Synergy $0.34
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+2% Synergy $2.59

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
+61% Synergy $12.30
Palani's Hatcher Palani's Hatcher
+55% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+55% Synergy $2.77
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+45% Synergy $4.36
High Market High Market
+45% Synergy $1.12
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+42% Synergy $0.23
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+40% Synergy $0.53
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+40% Synergy $0.30
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+39% Synergy $0.15
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+38% Synergy $1.88

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
+36% Synergy $0.33
Zacama, Primal Calamity Zacama, Primal Calamity
+35% Synergy $0.57
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+35% Synergy $3.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+25% Synergy $4.38
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+21% Synergy $2.88
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+18% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
+15% Synergy $0.37
Farseek Farseek
+15% Synergy $0.49
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+20% Synergy $7.12
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+7% Synergy $20.12
Natural Order Natural Order
+6% Synergy $22.85
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $31.52
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+3% Synergy $21.64
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $47.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $48.00
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $98.84

Creatures

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

Dinosaur Egg Dinosaur Egg
+35% Synergy $0.25
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+32% Synergy $20.18
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+31% Synergy $0.93
Gishath, Sun's Avatar Gishath, Sun's Avatar
+30% Synergy $7.70
Worldspine Wurm Worldspine Wurm
+30% Synergy $0.70
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+28% Synergy $0.30
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+28% Synergy $9.57
Apex Altisaur Apex Altisaur
+28% Synergy $3.45
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+28% Synergy $33.64
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+28% Synergy $1.11
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
+28% Synergy $0.53
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+22% Synergy $2.80
Terastodon Terastodon
+19% Synergy $0.28
Goring Ceratops Goring Ceratops
+18% Synergy $0.99
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+18% Synergy $29.70
Dragon Egg Dragon Egg
+18% Synergy $0.10
Regisaur Alpha Regisaur Alpha
+17% Synergy $0.38
Quartzwood Crasher Quartzwood Crasher
+17% Synergy $0.36
Roc Egg Roc Egg
+16% Synergy $0.14
Marauding Raptor Marauding Raptor
+15% Synergy $0.44
Polyraptor Polyraptor
+15% Synergy $16.90
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+15% Synergy $27.19
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+15% Synergy $10.08
Earthshaker Dreadmaw Earthshaker Dreadmaw
+14% Synergy $0.08
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+14% Synergy $26.80
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+14% Synergy $34.63
Temple Altisaur Temple Altisaur
+13% Synergy $0.27
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+13% Synergy $1.53
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
+12% Synergy $47.65
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+12% Synergy $35.83
Samut, Voice of Dissent Samut, Voice of Dissent
+11% Synergy $2.03
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+11% Synergy $2.37
Silverclad Ferocidons Silverclad Ferocidons
+10% Synergy $4.71
Forerunner of the Empire Forerunner of the Empire
+10% Synergy $1.19
Tyrranax Rex Tyrranax Rex
+10% Synergy $4.15
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+9% Synergy $0.29
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+9% Synergy $26.03
Hulking Raptor Hulking Raptor
+8% Synergy $0.87
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+8% Synergy $32.78
Atzocan Seer Atzocan Seer
+7% Synergy $0.18
Kinjalli's Sunwing Kinjalli's Sunwing
+6% Synergy $0.23
Rampaging Brontodon Rampaging Brontodon
+6% Synergy $0.23
Ripjaw Raptor Ripjaw Raptor
+4% Synergy $0.43
Wrathful Raptors Wrathful Raptors
+3% Synergy $3.21
Otepec Huntmaster Otepec Huntmaster
+3% Synergy $0.26
Regal Behemoth Regal Behemoth
+3% Synergy $0.29
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+3% Synergy $2.24
Wakening Sun's Avatar Wakening Sun's Avatar
+1% Synergy $0.31
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+1% Synergy $1.65
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
-1% Synergy $0.49

Instants

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

Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+24% Synergy $0.22
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+17% Synergy $0.26
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.60
Shields of Velis Vel Shields of Velis Vel
+12% Synergy $0.61
Naya Charm Naya Charm
+11% Synergy $0.31
Congregation at Dawn Congregation at Dawn
+9% Synergy $3.05
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+5% Synergy $2.60
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.87
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy $62.01
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.26
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $0.86
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $11.47
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+3% Synergy $6.02
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+2% Synergy $4.23
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.47
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+1% Synergy $3.41
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $0.78
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $11.33
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-1% Synergy $0.41
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-1% Synergy $17.09
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $14.64
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.27
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-2% Synergy $2.17
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $8.46
Harrow Harrow
-3% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

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

Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+17% Synergy $0.56
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+12% Synergy $1.05
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $0.93
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.43
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $22.11
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+7% Synergy $2.73
Ghired's Belligerence Ghired's Belligerence
+7% Synergy $0.71
Three Visits Three Visits
+6% Synergy $7.89
Explore Explore
+6% Synergy $0.42
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+5% Synergy $1.33
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+4% Synergy $2.33
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+4% Synergy $1.99
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.79
Thunderherd Migration Thunderherd Migration
+4% Synergy $0.14
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.11
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+3% Synergy $1.24
Savage Order Savage Order
+3% Synergy $23.27
Savage Stomp Savage Stomp
+3% Synergy $0.10
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+3% Synergy $0.13
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.73
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+3% Synergy $0.16
Decimate Decimate
+1% Synergy $0.17
Migration Path Migration Path
+1% Synergy $0.20
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $4.79
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-1% Synergy $36.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.29
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.27
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-2% Synergy $3.63
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-3% Synergy $0.85

Utility Artifacts

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

Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+28% Synergy $16.64
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+24% Synergy $50.76
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+19% Synergy $0.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $1.58
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+15% Synergy $6.13
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+15% Synergy $8.67
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+13% Synergy $11.94
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+10% Synergy $2.01
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+9% Synergy $13.90
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+8% Synergy $23.29
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+7% Synergy $0.07
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+6% Synergy $9.14
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+5% Synergy $4.19
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $60.21
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+4% Synergy $3.56
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+3% Synergy $6.46
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $9.37
Dino DNA Dino DNA
+3% Synergy $11.87
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $34.49
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.70

Enchantments

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

Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+30% Synergy $0.72
Life Finds a Way Life Finds a Way
+19% Synergy $26.58
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+18% Synergy $1.17
Growing Ranks Growing Ranks
+17% Synergy $0.48
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+17% Synergy $0.86
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
+14% Synergy $5.07
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+13% Synergy $2.66
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+11% Synergy $8.96
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+9% Synergy $0.95
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+8% Synergy $25.75
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+7% Synergy $20.41
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+6% Synergy $0.69
Aether Flash Aether Flash
+6% Synergy $0.92
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $45.63
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+4% Synergy $23.88
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $0.64
Welcome to . . . Jurassic Park Welcome to . . .
+4% Synergy $21.99
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+4% Synergy $0.83
Poetic Ingenuity Poetic Ingenuity
+3% Synergy $0.23
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+2% Synergy $2.50
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+2% Synergy $10.20
Greater Good Greater Good
+2% Synergy $7.29
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $1.14
Doubling Season Doubling Season
0% Synergy $31.84
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
0% Synergy $6.48
Wild Growth Wild Growth
0% Synergy $0.30
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-1% Synergy $5.05
Descendants' Path Descendants' Path
-1% Synergy $2.62
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-2% Synergy $11.38
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-8% Synergy $1.86

Planeswalkers

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

Huatli, Warrior Poet Huatli, Warrior Poet
+5% Synergy $3.24

Utility Lands

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

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+10% Synergy $0.21
Fountainport Fountainport
+7% Synergy $3.75
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Restless Ridgeline Restless Ridgeline
+3% Synergy $0.44
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $5.75
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.28
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-1% Synergy $24.54
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $12.91
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-3% Synergy $0.23
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $38.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+16% Synergy $0.47
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+12% Synergy $3.74
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+11% Synergy $0.37
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+10% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+6% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+5% Synergy $0.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.72
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.29
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $1.31
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+1% Synergy $3.17

Lands

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

Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+10% Synergy $0.08
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $0.20
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+8% Synergy $0.18
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+8% Synergy $4.48
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+6% Synergy $0.12
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+6% Synergy $2.32
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+5% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.21
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+5% Synergy $0.09
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+5% Synergy $0.08
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+4% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.09
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+2% Synergy $15.15
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+2% Synergy $5.38
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+1% Synergy $7.27
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+1% Synergy $16.14
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+1% Synergy $0.39
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+1% Synergy $12.58
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $15.25
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+1% Synergy $0.13
Taiga Taiga
+1% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+1% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $328.26
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+1% Synergy $5.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.12
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
0% Synergy $0.20
Temple Garden Temple Garden
0% Synergy $6.95
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
0% Synergy $0.20
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $9.05
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
0% Synergy $2.04
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
0% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
0% Synergy $0.17
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $6.46
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
0% Synergy $0.16
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $25.34
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-1% Synergy $0.34
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $9.96
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $15.87
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-4% Synergy $0.53
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.12
Game Trail Game Trail
-6% Synergy $0.16
Brushland Brushland
-6% Synergy $0.76
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-9% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.13

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