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Child of Alara
Price tag $0.92

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Playstyle & Strategy

Lands Matter 30% Gods 8% Devotion 7% Ramp 3% Guildgates 3% Control 3% Land Destruction 3% Mutate 3% Chaos 2% Card Draw 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

#267 Current Rank
#355 Last Week
#206 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.

Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-1% Synergy $18.56
Vibrance Vibrance
-1% Synergy $6.76
Lessons from Life Lessons from Life
-5% Synergy $0.28
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-6% Synergy $0.29
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
-11% Synergy $4.86

High Synergy Cards

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

Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+33% Synergy $0.48
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+33% Synergy $12.30
Maze's End Maze's End
+31% Synergy $0.48
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+30% Synergy $3.07
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+27% Synergy $0.33
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+27% Synergy $0.35
High Market High Market
+26% Synergy $1.31
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+25% Synergy $0.15
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+25% Synergy $0.23
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+24% Synergy $4.14

Top Cards

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

Explore Explore
+23% Synergy $0.33
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+23% Synergy $1.97
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+23% Synergy $0.59
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+22% Synergy $0.29
Counterspell Counterspell
+16% Synergy $2.09
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+15% Synergy $9.14
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.23
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.35
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.71

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+21% Synergy $4.31
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+11% Synergy $36.55
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $7.45
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $61.51
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $51.58
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $58.23
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $41.18
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $63.69
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $50.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $32.48

Creatures

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

Gatecreeper Vine Gatecreeper Vine
+21% Synergy $0.24
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+20% Synergy $0.26
District Guide District Guide
+18% Synergy $0.21
Nine-Fingers Keene Nine-Fingers Keene
+17% Synergy $0.22
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+16% Synergy $14.68
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+15% Synergy $31.50
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+15% Synergy $4.47
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+15% Synergy $3.44
Kruphix, God of Horizons Kruphix, God of Horizons
+15% Synergy $3.46
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+14% Synergy $13.60
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+14% Synergy $9.56
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+13% Synergy $1.49
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+13% Synergy $6.59
Klothys, God of Destiny Klothys, God of Destiny
+13% Synergy $2.64
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+13% Synergy $1.54
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+12% Synergy $5.03
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+12% Synergy $10.97
Feather, the Redeemed Feather, the Redeemed
+12% Synergy $0.70
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+11% Synergy $5.88
Sage of the Maze Sage of the Maze
+11% Synergy $0.50
Gate Colossus Gate Colossus
+11% Synergy $0.11
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+11% Synergy $3.05
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+10% Synergy $2.39
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+9% Synergy $7.00
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+9% Synergy $13.32
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+9% Synergy $1.68
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+9% Synergy $10.03
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+8% Synergy $8.79
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+8% Synergy $10.58
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+8% Synergy $29.24
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+8% Synergy $7.54
The Necrobloom The Necrobloom
+8% Synergy $0.32
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.48
Rhonas the Indomitable Rhonas the Indomitable
+8% Synergy $6.26
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+8% Synergy $18.85
Bontu the Glorified Bontu the Glorified
+8% Synergy $2.02
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+7% Synergy $4.81
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+7% Synergy $6.28
Gatebreaker Ram Gatebreaker Ram
+7% Synergy $0.35
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+7% Synergy $20.81
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied
+7% Synergy $2.51
Pharika, God of Affliction Pharika, God of Affliction
+7% Synergy $2.49
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+7% Synergy $0.26
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+6% Synergy $24.41
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+6% Synergy $2.43
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.27
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+4% Synergy $0.32
Esika, God of the Tree The Prismatic Bridge Esika, God of the Tree
+2% Synergy $17.00
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $13.51
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-8% Synergy $12.34

Instants

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

Nasty End Nasty End
+22% Synergy $0.09
Village Rites Village Rites
+17% Synergy $0.58
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+15% Synergy $0.25
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+13% Synergy $5.19
Shelter Shelter
+13% Synergy $0.24
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+12% Synergy $0.35
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.36
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+9% Synergy $0.29
Swan Song Swan Song
+8% Synergy $8.40
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+8% Synergy $2.75
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.06
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+6% Synergy $0.56
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+6% Synergy $4.30
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $11.91
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+5% Synergy $0.15
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+5% Synergy $0.90
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+5% Synergy $0.45
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $7.06
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+4% Synergy $8.03
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $2.95
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+3% Synergy $3.73
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $2.06
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $15.93
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+1% Synergy $2.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.18
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.71
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $50.50
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.35
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-3% Synergy $13.06
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.64
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-5% Synergy $0.66
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $24.84
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $53.72

Sorceries

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

Harmonize Harmonize
+19% Synergy $0.19
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+17% Synergy $0.20
Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+15% Synergy $9.46
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+15% Synergy $3.61
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+14% Synergy $2.66
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+13% Synergy $3.05
Hour of Promise Hour of Promise
+13% Synergy $0.26
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+12% Synergy $46.31
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+11% Synergy $0.62
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+10% Synergy $0.18
Open the Way Open the Way
+9% Synergy $4.65
Gates Ablaze Gates Ablaze
+9% Synergy $0.24
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+9% Synergy $1.78
Damnation Damnation
+8% Synergy $19.60
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+8% Synergy $0.61
Armageddon Armageddon
+7% Synergy $16.23
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+7% Synergy $3.44
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+7% Synergy $5.71
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $0.77
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+6% Synergy $1.08
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+6% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.43
Damn Damn
+5% Synergy $1.88
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.15
Nylea's Intervention Nylea's Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.66
Animist's Awakening Animist's Awakening
+5% Synergy $3.41
Reap and Sow Reap and Sow
+5% Synergy $0.26
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+5% Synergy $2.70
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+5% Synergy $1.47
Obliterate Obliterate
+5% Synergy $3.40
Fumigate Fumigate
+5% Synergy $0.27
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+4% Synergy $0.33
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $13.59
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+3% Synergy $1.04
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $6.81
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $8.54
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $7.91
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.80
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
0% Synergy $3.02
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-1% Synergy $0.42
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
-1% Synergy $4.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-3% Synergy $1.34
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $9.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $3.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Expedition Map Expedition Map
+20% Synergy $0.62
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+18% Synergy $0.17
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+11% Synergy $50.70
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+11% Synergy $30.71
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+10% Synergy $3.43
Door to Nothingness Door to Nothingness
+9% Synergy $1.74
Lotus Ring Lotus Ring
+6% Synergy $1.00
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+6% Synergy $1.55
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+4% Synergy $0.36
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $106.71
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

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

Song of Creation Song of Creation
+19% Synergy $0.85
Guild Summit Guild Summit
+18% Synergy $0.33
Spelunking Spelunking
+17% Synergy $4.58
Exploration Exploration
+15% Synergy $29.75
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+12% Synergy $33.98
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+9% Synergy $5.26
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+8% Synergy $0.60
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+6% Synergy $5.64
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.72
Crackling Perimeter Crackling Perimeter
+5% Synergy $0.23
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+4% Synergy $6.44
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $3.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+3% Synergy $5.87
Prismatic Omen Prismatic Omen
+3% Synergy $5.55
Maelstrom Nexus Maelstrom Nexus
0% Synergy $2.20
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-2% Synergy $6.81
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $10.69

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+13% Synergy $3.84
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+10% Synergy $4.32
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+7% Synergy $4.48
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+7% Synergy $9.71
The Royal Scions The Royal Scions
+6% Synergy $0.76
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+6% Synergy $1.98
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+5% Synergy $0.52

Utility Lands

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

Thran Portal Thran Portal
+16% Synergy $0.76
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+16% Synergy $2.28
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+14% Synergy $23.46
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+13% Synergy $10.71
Vesuva Vesuva
+13% Synergy $3.27
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+11% Synergy $0.19
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+8% Synergy $1.07
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $8.97
Stirring Wildwood Stirring Wildwood
+7% Synergy $0.32
Lavaclaw Reaches Lavaclaw Reaches
+7% Synergy $0.32
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+7% Synergy $0.40
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+7% Synergy $0.18
Scrying Sheets Scrying Sheets
+7% Synergy $4.39
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+6% Synergy $0.39
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+6% Synergy $0.89
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+6% Synergy $0.26
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+6% Synergy $0.35
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+5% Synergy $0.50
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+5% Synergy $0.31
Crawling Barrens Crawling Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.13
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+5% Synergy $0.60
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+5% Synergy $0.66
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+5% Synergy $24.50
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+5% Synergy $1.43
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+5% Synergy $0.38
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+5% Synergy $1.90
Treetop Village Treetop Village
+5% Synergy $0.33
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+5% Synergy $0.44
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+5% Synergy $0.25
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.36
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
+4% Synergy $0.26
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $14.69
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $52.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.28
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+1% Synergy $1.75
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $1.16
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $45.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+22% Synergy $0.67
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+14% Synergy $1.31
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+5% Synergy $0.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-4% Synergy $4.72
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-4% Synergy $33.91
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-12% Synergy $0.79
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-19% Synergy $1.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-30% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+32% Synergy $0.08
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+32% Synergy $0.10
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+32% Synergy $0.08
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+32% Synergy $0.08
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+31% Synergy $0.10
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+31% Synergy $0.10
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+31% Synergy $0.10
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+30% Synergy $0.08
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+30% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+30% Synergy $0.13
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+30% Synergy $1.02
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+28% Synergy $0.40
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+28% Synergy $0.46
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+28% Synergy $0.97
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+28% Synergy $1.82
Cliffgate Cliffgate
+27% Synergy $0.29
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+27% Synergy $0.19
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+25% Synergy $0.55
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+13% Synergy $34.14
The World Tree The World Tree
+8% Synergy $8.05
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
0% Synergy $17.33
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
0% Synergy $21.11
Savai Triome Savai Triome
0% Synergy $19.22
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
-1% Synergy $15.27
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-2% Synergy $15.60
Forest Forest
-3% Synergy $0.21
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-3% Synergy $15.97
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.22
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-3% Synergy $17.78
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-3% Synergy $14.50
Swamp Swamp
-4% Synergy $0.24
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.20
Plains Plains
-5% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
-7% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.26
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-9% Synergy $7.32
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-9% Synergy $8.65
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-9% Synergy $8.89
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $15.98
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-9% Synergy $18.85
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-10% Synergy $11.89
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-10% Synergy $11.47
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-10% Synergy $7.46
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-10% Synergy $18.84
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-10% Synergy $28.68
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-10% Synergy $11.92
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-11% Synergy $8.48
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-11% Synergy $30.79
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-21% Synergy $0.17

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