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Child of Alara
Price tag $0.81

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Playstyle & Strategy

Lands Matter 34% Gods 9% Devotion 7% Mutate 3% Ramp 3% Land Destruction 3% Control 3% Guildgates 3% Card Draw 2% Group Hug 2%

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#254 Current Rank
#268 Last Week
#209 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Child of Alara.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Child of Alara decks.

The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $62.47
Cheering Crowd Cheering Crowd
0% Synergy $0.23
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
-2% Synergy $6.16
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
-3% Synergy $0.55
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
-3% Synergy $0.20

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Child of Alara's abilities and overall game plan.

Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+32% Synergy $0.51
Maze's End Maze's End
+31% Synergy $1.27
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+31% Synergy $11.86
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+28% Synergy $1.92
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+27% Synergy $0.27
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+26% Synergy $0.19
High Market High Market
+26% Synergy $1.15
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+25% Synergy $0.42
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+24% Synergy $0.18
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+23% Synergy $3.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Child of Alara decks.

Explore Explore
+23% Synergy $4.95
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+22% Synergy $0.14
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+21% Synergy $1.06
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+20% Synergy $1.77
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+14% Synergy $7.95
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $1.60
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.14
Cultivate Cultivate
-5% Synergy $0.61
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.38
Farseek Farseek
-12% Synergy $0.50

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+23% Synergy $5.04
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+12% Synergy $41.01
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+5% Synergy $20.29
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $13.26
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $50.09
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $78.29
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $48.71
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $43.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $51.13
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $54.04

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Child of Alara's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+22% Synergy $0.62
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+20% Synergy $0.21
Gatecreeper Vine Gatecreeper Vine
+20% Synergy $0.19
District Guide District Guide
+18% Synergy $0.14
Nine-Fingers Keene Nine-Fingers Keene
+17% Synergy $0.11
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+15% Synergy $2.73
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+15% Synergy $2.81
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+14% Synergy $3.45
Kruphix, God of Horizons Kruphix, God of Horizons
+14% Synergy $2.25
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+14% Synergy $4.83
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+14% Synergy $11.57
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+13% Synergy $25.39
Klothys, God of Destiny Klothys, God of Destiny
+13% Synergy $1.68
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+12% Synergy $1.00
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+12% Synergy $2.40
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+11% Synergy $3.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+11% Synergy $0.48
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+11% Synergy $9.39
Sage of the Maze Sage of the Maze
+11% Synergy $0.41
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+11% Synergy $2.66
Gate Colossus Gate Colossus
+11% Synergy $0.11
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+10% Synergy $1.00
Feather, the Redeemed Feather, the Redeemed
+10% Synergy $0.64
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+10% Synergy $1.96
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+9% Synergy $2.11
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+9% Synergy $7.83
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+9% Synergy $2.71
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+9% Synergy $4.53
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+8% Synergy $13.09
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+8% Synergy $7.94
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+8% Synergy $22.36
The Necrobloom The Necrobloom
+8% Synergy $0.26
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+8% Synergy $8.64
Bontu the Glorified Bontu the Glorified
+8% Synergy $1.96
Gatebreaker Ram Gatebreaker Ram
+7% Synergy $0.16
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+7% Synergy $2.71
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+7% Synergy $17.48
Rhonas the Indomitable Rhonas the Indomitable
+7% Synergy $3.66
Pharika, God of Affliction Pharika, God of Affliction
+7% Synergy $1.90
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+6% Synergy $21.71
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+6% Synergy $2.34
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied
+6% Synergy $2.14
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+6% Synergy $17.93
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+6% Synergy $5.61
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.26
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+5% Synergy $2.76
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+4% Synergy $0.41
Esika, God of the Tree The Prismatic Bridge Esika, God of the Tree
+2% Synergy $16.23
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $11.72
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-9% Synergy $23.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Child of Alara safe.

Nasty End Nasty End
+22% Synergy $0.11
Village Rites Village Rites
+17% Synergy $0.31
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+15% Synergy $0.17
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+12% Synergy $0.34
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+12% Synergy $3.97
Shelter Shelter
+11% Synergy $0.09
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.37
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+9% Synergy $0.10
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+8% Synergy $1.97
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+7% Synergy $0.45
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $8.78
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+6% Synergy $0.59
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.26
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+5% Synergy $3.46
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+5% Synergy $0.16
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+5% Synergy $0.41
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $8.48
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $7.43
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+4% Synergy $5.54
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.83
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+2% Synergy $2.00
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+2% Synergy $5.23
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.68
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
0% Synergy $2.07
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.27
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.84
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $46.95
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $10.98
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $1.36
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $32.03
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $21.91
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-6% Synergy $2.49
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $44.22

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Child of Alara's game plan and control the board.

Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+17% Synergy $0.17
Harmonize Harmonize
+17% Synergy $0.52
Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+15% Synergy $8.77
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+14% Synergy $1.77
Hour of Promise Hour of Promise
+14% Synergy $0.18
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+13% Synergy $2.26
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+13% Synergy $53.60
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+13% Synergy $2.51
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+12% Synergy $0.75
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+10% Synergy $0.16
Gates Ablaze Gates Ablaze
+10% Synergy $0.15
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $3.33
Open the Way Open the Way
+9% Synergy $3.66
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+9% Synergy $1.54
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+9% Synergy $0.46
Damnation Damnation
+8% Synergy $18.91
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+8% Synergy $5.83
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $1.83
Armageddon Armageddon
+7% Synergy $17.13
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+7% Synergy $2.88
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+6% Synergy $1.02
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $0.72
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+6% Synergy $0.29
Nylea's Intervention Nylea's Intervention
+6% Synergy $0.58
Animist's Awakening Animist's Awakening
+6% Synergy $2.38
Reap and Sow Reap and Sow
+6% Synergy $0.21
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.63
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.21
Damn Damn
+5% Synergy $1.22
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+5% Synergy $1.85
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+5% Synergy $0.24
Obliterate Obliterate
+5% Synergy $3.18
Fumigate Fumigate
+5% Synergy $0.31
Exterminatus Exterminatus
+5% Synergy $0.45
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $4.33
Wargate Wargate
+4% Synergy $2.83
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+3% Synergy $0.45
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $5.15
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $11.31
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
0% Synergy $1.20
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.81
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
-2% Synergy $3.93
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-3% Synergy $1.82
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-3% Synergy $0.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $5.96
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $1.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+19% Synergy $0.10
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+12% Synergy $40.14
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+11% Synergy $28.62
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+10% Synergy $4.50
Door to Nothingness Door to Nothingness
+9% Synergy $0.78
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+6% Synergy $0.88
Lotus Ring Lotus Ring
+6% Synergy $0.73
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+5% Synergy $0.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Child of Alara's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Guild Summit Guild Summit
+18% Synergy $0.17
Spelunking Spelunking
+17% Synergy $3.22
Song of Creation Song of Creation
+17% Synergy $0.59
Exploration Exploration
+15% Synergy $30.05
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+12% Synergy $35.08
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+9% Synergy $4.65
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+8% Synergy $0.82
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+6% Synergy $4.42
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.35
Crackling Perimeter Crackling Perimeter
+5% Synergy $0.12
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $2.29
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+4% Synergy $3.23
Druid Class Druid Class
+4% Synergy $1.49
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+3% Synergy $4.88
Prismatic Omen Prismatic Omen
+3% Synergy $2.15
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+2% Synergy $4.78
Maelstrom Nexus Maelstrom Nexus
0% Synergy $1.59
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-3% Synergy $6.31
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $36.64
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $10.49

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Child of Alara to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+11% Synergy $3.49
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+9% Synergy $2.00
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+7% Synergy $2.47
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy $5.27
The Royal Scions The Royal Scions
+6% Synergy $0.69
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+5% Synergy $1.41

Utility Lands

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

Thran Portal Thran Portal
+16% Synergy $0.46
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+16% Synergy $2.54
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+13% Synergy $9.02
Vesuva Vesuva
+13% Synergy $3.90
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+13% Synergy $18.46
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+12% Synergy $0.15
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.93
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $7.61
Stirring Wildwood Stirring Wildwood
+8% Synergy $0.38
Lavaclaw Reaches Lavaclaw Reaches
+8% Synergy $0.34
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+8% Synergy $0.25
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+8% Synergy $0.10
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+8% Synergy $0.25
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+7% Synergy $1.20
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+7% Synergy $0.09
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+7% Synergy $0.36
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+7% Synergy $0.29
Crawling Barrens Crawling Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.23
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
+6% Synergy $0.14
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+6% Synergy $0.28
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+6% Synergy $0.43
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.49
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+6% Synergy $0.34
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+6% Synergy $0.89
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+6% Synergy $0.21
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+6% Synergy $1.01
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+6% Synergy $0.23
Treetop Village Treetop Village
+6% Synergy $0.40
Restless Ridgeline Restless Ridgeline
+6% Synergy $0.26
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+6% Synergy $0.21
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+5% Synergy $0.65
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+5% Synergy $0.38
Scrying Sheets Scrying Sheets
+5% Synergy $5.27
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+5% Synergy $1.21
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+5% Synergy $0.40
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.95
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+4% Synergy $0.46
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $7.75
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $48.20
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.31
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
0% Synergy $1.10
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $32.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+21% Synergy $0.18
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+14% Synergy $1.61
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+5% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-4% Synergy $13.44
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-5% Synergy $34.51
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-14% Synergy $2.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-19% Synergy $1.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-31% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base foundation for Child of Alara decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+32% Synergy $0.14
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+32% Synergy $0.14
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+32% Synergy $0.14
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+32% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+31% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+31% Synergy $0.17
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+31% Synergy $0.20
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+30% Synergy $0.16
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+30% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+30% Synergy $0.18
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+30% Synergy $0.78
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+28% Synergy $0.24
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+28% Synergy $0.28
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+28% Synergy $0.29
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+27% Synergy $0.67
Cliffgate Cliffgate
+27% Synergy $0.20
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+27% Synergy $0.12
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+25% Synergy $0.19
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+13% Synergy $25.34
The World Tree The World Tree
+5% Synergy $4.24
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-1% Synergy $17.55
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-1% Synergy $20.09
Savai Triome Savai Triome
-1% Synergy $17.72
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
-2% Synergy $13.08
Forest Forest
-3% Synergy $0.06
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-3% Synergy $11.79
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-3% Synergy $14.01
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.12
Swamp Swamp
-4% Synergy $0.06
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-4% Synergy $13.95
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-4% Synergy $7.81
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
-5% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
-7% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
-9% Synergy $0.27
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-9% Synergy $12.07
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-9% Synergy $12.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-9% Synergy $11.39
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-9% Synergy $6.84
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-9% Synergy $15.26
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-10% Synergy $6.67
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-10% Synergy $8.50
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-10% Synergy $12.77
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-10% Synergy $13.38
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-10% Synergy $7.35
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-11% Synergy $5.39
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-11% Synergy $26.43
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $19.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-20% Synergy $0.16

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