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Brenard, Ginger Sculptor: Birthing Pod
Price tag $1.06

Legendary Creature — Human Artificer

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Playstyle & Strategy

Tokens 32% Birthing Pod 13% Artifacts 11% Golems 9% Sacrifice 5%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Brenard, Ginger Sculptor players are trying out in Birthing Pod decks.

Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+6% Synergy $11.54
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+4% Synergy $4.23
Erode Erode
+2% Synergy $8.54
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+2% Synergy $0.33
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+1% Synergy $4.64

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Brenard, Ginger Sculptor's Birthing Pod builds — cards that lean hardest into the Birthing Pod theme.

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+83% Synergy $14.98
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+76% Synergy $0.34
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+76% Synergy $0.30
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+71% Synergy $3.59
Darksteel Splicer Darksteel Splicer
+71% Synergy $2.30
Neoform Neoform
+68% Synergy $1.20
Wing Splicer Wing Splicer
+67% Synergy $0.23
Blade Splicer Blade Splicer
+64% Synergy $0.21
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+63% Synergy $10.58
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+62% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

The staple cards most Brenard, Ginger Sculptor Birthing Pod decks run as their core.

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+62% Synergy $0.26
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+61% Synergy $15.31
Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
+61% Synergy $1.45
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+56% Synergy $2.70
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
+55% Synergy $0.14
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+52% Synergy $43.42
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+49% Synergy $25.91
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+49% Synergy $1.87
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+20% Synergy $13.48
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Brenard, Ginger Sculptor Birthing Pod game on their own.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+16% Synergy $36.16
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+12% Synergy $51.92
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+9% Synergy $69.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $41.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $53.72
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $56.78
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+4% Synergy $28.28
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.55
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $125.34
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $5.86

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Brenard, Ginger Sculptor decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Master Splicer Master Splicer
+48% Synergy $0.23
Sensor Splicer Sensor Splicer
+47% Synergy $0.19
Malcator, Purity Overseer Malcator, Purity Overseer
+45% Synergy $0.28
Vital Splicer Vital Splicer
+41% Synergy $0.22
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+39% Synergy $1.17
Sandstorm Salvager Sandstorm Salvager
+39% Synergy $0.73
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+38% Synergy $17.28
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+37% Synergy $0.27
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+36% Synergy $30.16
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+35% Synergy $0.67
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+33% Synergy $0.38
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+32% Synergy $58.30
Solitude Solitude
+32% Synergy $39.05
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+30% Synergy $1.38
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+28% Synergy $0.33
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+28% Synergy $16.75
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+25% Synergy $4.83
Maul Splicer Maul Splicer
+24% Synergy $0.21
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+23% Synergy $3.17
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+23% Synergy $0.36
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+23% Synergy $0.45
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+23% Synergy $0.96
Cradle Clearcutter Cradle Clearcutter
+23% Synergy $0.13
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+22% Synergy $1.68
Rootwire Amalgam Rootwire Amalgam
+22% Synergy $0.43
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+22% Synergy $0.47
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+21% Synergy $13.10
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+21% Synergy $52.17
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+20% Synergy $0.98
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+19% Synergy $0.55
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+19% Synergy $0.26
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+19% Synergy $4.77
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+18% Synergy $0.26
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+18% Synergy $6.59
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+18% Synergy $24.74
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+17% Synergy $0.29
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+17% Synergy $1.36
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+17% Synergy $39.45
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+17% Synergy $2.11
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+16% Synergy $8.20
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+16% Synergy $4.33
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+16% Synergy $5.43
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+16% Synergy $0.46
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+16% Synergy $0.25
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+16% Synergy $6.29
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+15% Synergy $21.76
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+12% Synergy $2.62
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $2.82
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $0.73
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+7% Synergy $25.79

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Brenard, Ginger Sculptor's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+37% Synergy $0.36
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+24% Synergy $0.22
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+17% Synergy $2.14
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+13% Synergy $3.78
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.46
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+11% Synergy $0.36
Dispatch Dispatch
+10% Synergy $0.38
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+8% Synergy $3.29
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.36
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+6% Synergy $0.32
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy $13.39
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+5% Synergy $0.32
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $6.50
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $16.26
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+4% Synergy $2.87
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.46
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $21.48
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.11
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+2% Synergy $10.93
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $52.75
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.62
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+1% Synergy $6.09
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $17.28
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $3.25
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $7.86
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-1% Synergy $5.43
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.05
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $8.49
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $2.26
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Brenard, Ginger Sculptor.

Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+27% Synergy $0.33
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+22% Synergy $2.31
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+19% Synergy $0.32
Three Visits Three Visits
+16% Synergy $5.51
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+15% Synergy $0.58
Fabricate Fabricate
+12% Synergy $9.41
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+7% Synergy $3.71
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+7% Synergy $4.04
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $6.57
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+6% Synergy $2.84
Natural Order Natural Order
+6% Synergy $35.35
March of Progress March of Progress
+6% Synergy $1.42
Rootcast Apprenticeship Rootcast Apprenticeship
+6% Synergy $0.31
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+5% Synergy $49.21
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+5% Synergy $6.03
Altar of Bone Altar of Bone
+5% Synergy $9.41
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+3% Synergy $0.36
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+2% Synergy $2.91
Farseek Farseek
+1% Synergy $0.71
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.94
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+1% Synergy $25.19
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-7% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-14% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Brenard, Ginger Sculptor Birthing Pod decks.

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+25% Synergy $54.11
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+18% Synergy $0.86
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+13% Synergy $7.28
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+13% Synergy $6.62
Nexus of Becoming Nexus of Becoming
+12% Synergy $1.25
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.92
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+11% Synergy $3.13
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+8% Synergy $16.99
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+8% Synergy $1.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $3.93
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+7% Synergy $1.04
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+5% Synergy $22.17
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+3% Synergy $0.40
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $101.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Brenard, Ginger Sculptor decks.

Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+45% Synergy $3.77
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+39% Synergy $4.39
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+38% Synergy $38.35
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+36% Synergy $1.17
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+28% Synergy $60.85
Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+28% Synergy $1.19
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+23% Synergy $12.70
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+22% Synergy $10.03
Growing Ranks Growing Ranks
+17% Synergy $0.44
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+17% Synergy $2.97
Greater Good Greater Good
+11% Synergy $5.28
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+11% Synergy $6.79
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+11% Synergy $0.30
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+10% Synergy $32.33
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+10% Synergy $14.98
Fanatical Devotion Fanatical Devotion
+10% Synergy $0.77
City of Death City of Death
+8% Synergy $0.91
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+6% Synergy $0.36
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+6% Synergy $4.57
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+5% Synergy $26.85
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+4% Synergy $0.42
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+3% Synergy $5.72
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+3% Synergy $23.21
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+2% Synergy $11.44
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+2% Synergy $3.73
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-2% Synergy $12.08

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Brenard, Ginger Sculptor's Birthing Pod game plan.

Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+22% Synergy $0.60
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+10% Synergy $6.43
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+10% Synergy $40.18

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Brenard, Ginger Sculptor Birthing Pod decks.

High Market High Market
+45% Synergy $0.48
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+13% Synergy $13.08
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+11% Synergy $53.40
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+11% Synergy $15.55
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+11% Synergy $10.55
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+10% Synergy $15.65
The Shire The Shire
+9% Synergy $2.58
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+8% Synergy $31.72
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+8% Synergy $0.69
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $39.67
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+6% Synergy $0.71
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+6% Synergy $6.33
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+6% Synergy $0.88
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+6% Synergy $0.80
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+6% Synergy $0.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $6.08
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $24.13
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $6.78
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $9.24
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $1459.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Brenard, Ginger Sculptor's Birthing Pod strategy.

Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.40
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+6% Synergy $6.04
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.46
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+3% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.60
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+1% Synergy $0.43
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $1.91
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-1% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-1% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $2.60

Lands

The mana base behind Brenard, Ginger Sculptor's Birthing Pod decks.

Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+25% Synergy $14.05
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+22% Synergy $8.09
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+22% Synergy $16.20
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+22% Synergy $1.68
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+21% Synergy $18.75
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+19% Synergy $7.78
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+18% Synergy $11.42
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+17% Synergy $8.39
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+16% Synergy $11.06
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+15% Synergy $36.10
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+15% Synergy $7.20
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+14% Synergy $2.36
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+13% Synergy $15.52
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+12% Synergy $5.38
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $2.82
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+9% Synergy $0.75
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.36
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+7% Synergy $0.28
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.35
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+6% Synergy $6.15
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+6% Synergy $2.97
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $6.57
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.25
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+5% Synergy $12.70
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+5% Synergy $11.43
Brushland Brushland
+4% Synergy $1.20
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $1.02
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+4% Synergy $7.07
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+4% Synergy $9.28
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+4% Synergy $8.52
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $9.98
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.22
Savannah Savannah
-1% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-1% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy $3000.00
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-2% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.34
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-2% Synergy $0.63
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-2% Synergy $0.21
Port Town Port Town
-2% Synergy $0.22
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-5% Synergy $0.29
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.32
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-11% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.39
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-15% Synergy $0.34

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Brenard, Ginger Sculptor: Birthing Pod.

Prava of the Steel Legion Thrasios, Triton Hero Prava of the Steel Legion // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Thirteenth Doctor Romana II The Thirteenth Doctor // Romana II
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
The Third Doctor Peri Brown The Third Doctor // Peri Brown
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Prava of the Steel Legion Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Prava of the Steel Legion
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Prava of the Steel Legion Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Prava of the Steel Legion // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Prava of the Steel Legion Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Prava of the Steel Legion // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Candlekeep Sage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Cloakwood Hermit Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Cloakwood Hermit
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Far Traveler Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Far Traveler
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Feywild Visitor Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Feywild Visitor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Inspiring Leader Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Master Chef Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Master Chef
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Veteran Soldier Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier
Emmara, Soul of the Accord Emmara, Soul of the Accord
Quina, Qu Gourmet Quina, Qu Gourmet
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Inspiring Leader Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Prava of the Steel Legion Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Prava of the Steel Legion
Jazal Goldmane Jazal Goldmane
King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
Myojin of Blooming Dawn Myojin of Blooming Dawn
Oketra the True Oketra the True
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
Trostani Discordant Trostani Discordant
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Inspiring Leader Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Inspiring Leader
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Veteran Soldier Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Veteran Soldier
Bess, Soul Nourisher Bess, Soul Nourisher
Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Cloakwood Hermit Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Cloakwood Hermit
The Third Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Third Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Farmer Cotton Farmer Cotton
Rinoa Heartilly Rinoa Heartilly
Selvala, Eager Trailblazer Selvala, Eager Trailblazer