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Atla Palani, Nest Tender
Price tag $1.75

Legendary Creature — Human Shaman

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Playstyle & Strategy

Dinosaurs 26% Eggs 19% Tokens 7% Aggro 4% Populate 4%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Atla Palani, Nest Tender players are trying out in Populate decks.

Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+5% Synergy $0.38
Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
+4% Synergy $0.22
Daydream Daydream
+4% Synergy $0.33
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+2% Synergy $3.39

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Atla Palani, Nest Tender's Populate builds — cards that lean hardest into the Populate theme.

Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+82% Synergy $0.34
Growing Ranks Growing Ranks
+74% Synergy $0.46
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+70% Synergy $0.33
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+68% Synergy $0.25
Palani's Hatcher Palani's Hatcher
+61% Synergy $0.50
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+52% Synergy $0.30
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+51% Synergy $1.75
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+51% Synergy $14.95
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+48% Synergy $2.38
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+47% Synergy $5.62

Top Cards

The staple cards most Atla Palani, Nest Tender Populate decks run as their core.

Dinosaur Egg Dinosaur Egg
+44% Synergy $0.38
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+43% Synergy $0.27
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+39% Synergy $3.77
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+38% Synergy $4.93
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+34% Synergy $0.50
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+27% Synergy $0.55
Cultivate Cultivate
+23% Synergy $0.34
Farseek Farseek
+17% Synergy $0.53
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+14% Synergy $0.47
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Atla Palani, Nest Tender Populate game on their own.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+11% Synergy $14.50
Natural Order Natural Order
+4% Synergy $36.60
Aura Shards Aura Shards
0% Synergy $28.66
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $26.56
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $60.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $39.51
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $54.50

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Populate plan in Atla Palani, Nest Tender decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Ghired, Conclave Exile Ghired, Conclave Exile
+37% Synergy $0.34
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+34% Synergy $3.01
Roc Egg Roc Egg
+34% Synergy $0.20
Worldspine Wurm Worldspine Wurm
+33% Synergy $2.84
Dragon Egg Dragon Egg
+32% Synergy $0.24
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+31% Synergy $1.58
Giant Adephage Giant Adephage
+31% Synergy $0.39
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+30% Synergy $0.40
Zacama, Primal Calamity Zacama, Primal Calamity
+25% Synergy $1.08
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+24% Synergy $27.12
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
+24% Synergy $2.83
Terastodon Terastodon
+24% Synergy $0.37
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+21% Synergy $1.28
Wayfaring Temple Wayfaring Temple
+20% Synergy $0.33
Apex Altisaur Apex Altisaur
+19% Synergy $7.95
Ghired, Mirror of the Wilds Ghired, Mirror of the Wilds
+19% Synergy $0.35
Gishath, Sun's Avatar Gishath, Sun's Avatar
+17% Synergy $6.40
Goring Ceratops Goring Ceratops
+17% Synergy $0.77
Titanoth Rex Titanoth Rex
+17% Synergy $0.38
Quartzwood Crasher Quartzwood Crasher
+16% Synergy $2.44
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+16% Synergy $20.56
Vitu-Ghazi Guildmage Vitu-Ghazi Guildmage
+16% Synergy $0.20
Selesnya Eulogist Selesnya Eulogist
+16% Synergy $0.32
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+15% Synergy $33.70
Mysterious Egg Mysterious Egg
+15% Synergy $0.17
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+13% Synergy $26.95
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+13% Synergy $2.56
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+13% Synergy $5.26
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+13% Synergy $3.13
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+13% Synergy $0.32
Rukh Egg Rukh Egg
+13% Synergy $0.44
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+12% Synergy $0.28
Summoner's Egg Summoner's Egg
+12% Synergy $3.93
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+11% Synergy $31.07
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+11% Synergy $0.36
Regisaur Alpha Regisaur Alpha
+10% Synergy $1.11
Polyraptor Polyraptor
+10% Synergy $15.99
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+10% Synergy $11.01
Samut, Voice of Dissent Samut, Voice of Dissent
+10% Synergy $2.27
Earthshaker Dreadmaw Earthshaker Dreadmaw
+9% Synergy $0.25
Marauding Raptor Marauding Raptor
+8% Synergy $1.12
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+8% Synergy $0.48
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+8% Synergy $41.77
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+8% Synergy $5.14
Temple Altisaur Temple Altisaur
+7% Synergy $0.58
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
+7% Synergy $7.59
Silverclad Ferocidons Silverclad Ferocidons
+7% Synergy $2.76
Forerunner of the Empire Forerunner of the Empire
+7% Synergy $1.33
Hulking Raptor Hulking Raptor
+4% Synergy $2.32
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+4% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Atla Palani, Nest Tender's Populate deck ahead.

Naya Charm Naya Charm
+32% Synergy $0.35
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+25% Synergy $2.91
Trostani's Judgment Trostani's Judgment
+16% Synergy $0.19
Shields of Velis Vel Shields of Velis Vel
+15% Synergy $1.49
Beast Within Beast Within
+14% Synergy $0.46
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+12% Synergy $2.93
Congregation at Dawn Congregation at Dawn
+10% Synergy $3.40
Personify Personify
+8% Synergy $0.24
Slice in Twain Slice in Twain
+8% Synergy $0.06
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+7% Synergy $0.22
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+5% Synergy $0.31
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+4% Synergy $5.05
Shake the Foundations Shake the Foundations
+4% Synergy $0.26
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+3% Synergy $3.57
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $1.69
Harrow Harrow
0% Synergy $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.69
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.37
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-5% Synergy $1.00
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $65.21
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-8% Synergy $5.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-14% Synergy $1.09
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $14.29

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Populate game plan forward for Atla Palani, Nest Tender.

Ghired's Belligerence Ghired's Belligerence
+44% Synergy $2.21
Wake the Reflections Wake the Reflections
+26% Synergy $0.17
Explore Explore
+22% Synergy $0.29
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+20% Synergy $1.17
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+19% Synergy $0.39
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $1.54
Harmonize Harmonize
+13% Synergy $0.27
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+7% Synergy $1.00
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+7% Synergy $0.23
By Invitation Only By Invitation Only
+6% Synergy $0.33
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+5% Synergy $1.42
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+4% Synergy $1.61
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+3% Synergy $0.27
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+3% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $3.58
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.46
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.92
Thunderherd Migration Thunderherd Migration
+1% Synergy $0.33
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+1% Synergy $27.74
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $3.83
Decimate Decimate
0% Synergy $0.31
Shared Roots Shared Roots
0% Synergy $0.40
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
0% Synergy $0.36
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $0.59
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-4% Synergy $3.82
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $4.60
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $1.96

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Atla Palani, Nest Tender Populate decks.

Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+32% Synergy $2.26
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+24% Synergy $0.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $3.66
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+18% Synergy $55.96
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+16% Synergy $16.49
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $1.25
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+12% Synergy $10.06
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+11% Synergy $0.48
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+9% Synergy $5.40
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+9% Synergy $2.65
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+9% Synergy $10.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $2.46
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+8% Synergy $14.43
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+7% Synergy $16.89
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+7% Synergy $0.21
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+6% Synergy $8.87
Dino DNA Dino DNA
+6% Synergy $17.25
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+5% Synergy $0.59
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+5% Synergy $9.93
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+5% Synergy $3.35
Battlemage's Bracers Battlemage's Bracers
+5% Synergy $3.52
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $9.18
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+3% Synergy $10.88
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-6% Synergy $62.89

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Populate strategy in Atla Palani, Nest Tender decks.

Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+42% Synergy $4.98
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+40% Synergy $0.57
Life Finds a Way Life Finds a Way
+37% Synergy $18.52
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+31% Synergy $0.33
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+25% Synergy $0.49
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
+20% Synergy $4.26
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+18% Synergy $0.87
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+17% Synergy $1.58
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+16% Synergy $38.30
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+15% Synergy $4.37
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+14% Synergy $1.10
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+13% Synergy $8.31
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+11% Synergy $56.88
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+9% Synergy $0.66
The Dragon-Kami Reborn Dragon-Kami's Egg The Dragon-Kami Reborn
+9% Synergy $0.24
Aether Flash Aether Flash
+6% Synergy $0.85
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+6% Synergy $0.31
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+5% Synergy $5.13
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+5% Synergy $1.44
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+5% Synergy $0.20
Welcome to . . . Jurassic Park Welcome to . . .
+4% Synergy $27.27
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+3% Synergy $32.23
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+3% Synergy $0.77
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.47
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+2% Synergy $14.56
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+1% Synergy $0.21
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-2% Synergy $6.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Atla Palani, Nest Tender's Populate game plan.

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+10% Synergy $2.18
Huatli, Warrior Poet Huatli, Warrior Poet
+5% Synergy $2.64
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+1% Synergy $37.87

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Atla Palani, Nest Tender Populate decks.

High Market High Market
+38% Synergy $0.78
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.33
Fountainport Fountainport
+9% Synergy $2.95
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.40
Gargoyle Castle Gargoyle Castle
+5% Synergy $0.32
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $7.01
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.29
Three Tree City Three Tree City
0% Synergy $27.19
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-6% Synergy $0.38
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-9% Synergy $49.11
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $14.92

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Atla Palani, Nest Tender's Populate strategy.

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+20% Synergy $5.06
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+12% Synergy $0.40
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+11% Synergy $0.36
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+10% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.84
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $0.82
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+1% Synergy $3.63
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.92
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.69

Lands

The mana base behind Atla Palani, Nest Tender's Populate decks.

Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+26% Synergy $0.32
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $0.27
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+20% Synergy $0.31
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+18% Synergy $0.22
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+18% Synergy $0.21
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+17% Synergy $0.15
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+15% Synergy $0.49
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+15% Synergy $0.29
Naya Panorama Naya Panorama
+15% Synergy $0.37
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
+15% Synergy $0.25
Kazandu Refuge Kazandu Refuge
+14% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.31
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+9% Synergy $0.29
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.27
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+7% Synergy $0.23
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+7% Synergy $8.55
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+3% Synergy $0.23
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.13
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+1% Synergy $0.29
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+1% Synergy $7.01
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
0% Synergy $0.32
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
0% Synergy $2.51
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $2.01
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
0% Synergy $5.59
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-5% Synergy $16.40
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-5% Synergy $2.87
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-6% Synergy $0.43
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-8% Synergy $6.87
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-9% Synergy $0.28
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-9% Synergy $0.24
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-10% Synergy $0.31
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-10% Synergy $2.20
Game Trail Game Trail
-10% Synergy $0.29
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-11% Synergy $0.27
Brushland Brushland
-11% Synergy $1.42
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-12% Synergy $7.04
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-15% Synergy $29.61
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-18% Synergy $7.39
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-18% Synergy $9.80
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-18% Synergy $17.02
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-20% Synergy $10.13
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-21% Synergy $6.68
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-21% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Atla Palani, Nest Tender: Populate.

Zacama, Primal Calamity Zacama, Primal Calamity
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
Wayta, Trainer Prodigy Wayta, Trainer Prodigy
Huatli, Poet of Unity Huatli, Poet of Unity
Gishath, Sun's Avatar Gishath, Sun's Avatar
Itzquinth, Firstborn of Gishath Itzquinth, Firstborn of Gishath
Havi, the All-Father Havi, the All-Father
Tifa, Martial Artist Tifa, Martial Artist
Annie Flash, the Veteran Annie Flash, the Veteran
Hazezon, Shaper of Sand Hazezon, Shaper of Sand
Rith, Liberated Primeval Rith, Liberated Primeval
Eivor, Wolf-Kissed Eivor, Wolf-Kissed
Mayael the Anima Mayael the Anima
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tana, the Bloodsower Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Marath, Will of the Wild Marath, Will of the Wild
Rienne, Angel of Rebirth Rienne, Angel of Rebirth
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Tana, the Bloodsower Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tana, the Bloodsower
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant
Aragorn, Hornburg Hero Aragorn, Hornburg Hero
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
Yuma, Proud Protector Yuma, Proud Protector
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
Johan Johan
Preston Garvey, Minuteman Preston Garvey, Minuteman
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Halana, Kessig Ranger Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Hardy of Myra's Marvels Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Hardy of Myra's Marvels
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kodama of the East Tree Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kodama of the East Tree
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Numa, Joraga Chieftain Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Tana, the Bloodsower Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tana, the Bloodsower
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tana, the Bloodsower Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tana, the Bloodsower
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith