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Child of Alara
Price tag $0.88

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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

#271 Current Rank
#325 Last Week
#207 Past 2 Years

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.

Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+2% Synergy $4.51
Erode Erode
+2% Synergy $5.92
Embrace the Paradox Embrace the Paradox
+1% Synergy $0.20
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $89.46
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+0% Synergy $7.83

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 $0.56
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+33% Synergy $12.51
Maze's End Maze's End
+30% Synergy $0.42
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+28% Synergy $3.59
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+26% Synergy $0.35
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+25% Synergy $0.33
High Market High Market
+25% Synergy $0.44
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+24% Synergy $0.17
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+24% Synergy $0.30
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+23% Synergy $0.94

Top Cards

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

Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+23% Synergy $2.11
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+23% Synergy $2.98
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+21% Synergy $0.33
Explore Explore
+21% Synergy $0.22
Counterspell Counterspell
+16% Synergy $3.62
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+15% Synergy $10.50
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.26
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.36
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $0.56

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+19% Synergy $3.73
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+10% Synergy $31.34
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $6.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $53.21
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+0% Synergy $72.88
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $66.59
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $61.79
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $58.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $37.90

Creatures

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

Gatecreeper Vine Gatecreeper Vine
+20% Synergy $0.23
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+19% Synergy $0.32
District Guide District Guide
+17% Synergy $0.33
Nine-Fingers Keene Nine-Fingers Keene
+16% Synergy $0.30
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+15% Synergy $4.29
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+15% Synergy $11.80
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+15% Synergy $31.14
Kruphix, God of Horizons Kruphix, God of Horizons
+15% Synergy $3.69
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+15% Synergy $15.57
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+14% Synergy $2.35
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+13% Synergy $5.76
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.44
Klothys, God of Destiny Klothys, God of Destiny
+13% Synergy $2.79
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+13% Synergy $7.27
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+12% Synergy $1.84
Feather, the Redeemed Feather, the Redeemed
+12% Synergy $0.78
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+12% Synergy $4.65
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+11% Synergy $14.62
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+11% Synergy $4.26
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+10% Synergy $3.55
Sage of the Maze Sage of the Maze
+10% Synergy $0.43
Gate Colossus Gate Colossus
+10% Synergy $0.13
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+9% Synergy $1.85
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+9% Synergy $5.90
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+9% Synergy $3.64
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+8% Synergy $14.99
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+8% Synergy $8.07
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+8% Synergy $13.31
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.56
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+8% Synergy $18.05
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+8% Synergy $11.92
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied
+8% Synergy $2.48
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+7% Synergy $6.04
Rhonas the Indomitable Rhonas the Indomitable
+7% Synergy $5.95
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+7% Synergy $3.72
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+7% Synergy $0.27
Beloved Princess Beloved Princess
+7% Synergy $0.11
Bontu the Glorified Bontu the Glorified
+7% Synergy $2.86
Tiller Engine Tiller Engine
+7% Synergy $25.32
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+7% Synergy $5.29
Gatebreaker Ram Gatebreaker Ram
+7% Synergy $0.31
The Necrobloom The Necrobloom
+7% Synergy $0.32
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+6% Synergy $22.87
Pharika, God of Affliction Pharika, God of Affliction
+6% Synergy $4.38
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+6% Synergy $29.92
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.30
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+3% Synergy $0.27
Esika, God of the Tree The Prismatic Bridge Esika, God of the Tree
+2% Synergy $20.10
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $11.93
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-7% Synergy $12.79

Instants

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

Nasty End Nasty End
+21% Synergy $0.13
Village Rites Village Rites
+17% Synergy $0.55
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+15% Synergy $0.40
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+13% Synergy $6.12
Shelter Shelter
+13% Synergy $0.23
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+11% Synergy $0.37
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+10% Synergy $0.36
Swan Song Swan Song
+8% Synergy $8.18
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+8% Synergy $0.33
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+7% Synergy $2.98
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.22
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+5% Synergy $4.30
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.62
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $13.96
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+4% Synergy $0.25
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+4% Synergy $6.14
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $7.94
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+2% Synergy $4.27
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+2% Synergy $3.42
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $2.03
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $18.15
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.40
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+1% Synergy $0.92
Beast Within Beast Within
+0% Synergy $0.51
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+0% Synergy $1.43
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+0% Synergy $55.81
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-2% Synergy $14.58
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.96
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-5% Synergy $0.76
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $58.38

Sorceries

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

Harmonize Harmonize
+19% Synergy $0.25
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+16% Synergy $0.20
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+15% Synergy $6.62
Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+14% Synergy $13.40
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+14% Synergy $2.61
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+12% Synergy $3.91
Hour of Promise Hour of Promise
+12% Synergy $0.32
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+11% Synergy $46.95
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.36
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+9% Synergy $0.35
Gates Ablaze Gates Ablaze
+8% Synergy $0.28
Open the Way Open the Way
+8% Synergy $0.77
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+8% Synergy $1.65
Damnation Damnation
+8% Synergy $21.09
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+7% Synergy $0.84
Armageddon Armageddon
+7% Synergy $16.01
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+6% Synergy $7.59
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+6% Synergy $5.12
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+6% Synergy $0.66
Damn Damn
+5% Synergy $2.47
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+5% Synergy $0.34
Obliterate Obliterate
+5% Synergy $3.49
Reap and Sow Reap and Sow
+5% Synergy $0.27
Nylea's Intervention Nylea's Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.66
Animist's Awakening Animist's Awakening
+4% Synergy $0.37
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+4% Synergy $1.42
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.42
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+4% Synergy $1.32
Fumigate Fumigate
+4% Synergy $0.32
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+4% Synergy $2.84
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $0.87
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.28
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+3% Synergy $0.73
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $16.86
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $8.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $5.18
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+0% Synergy $0.93
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+0% Synergy $2.84
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
0% Synergy $0.40
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
0% Synergy $3.07
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $1.48
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $5.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-7% Synergy $2.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Expedition Map Expedition Map
+19% Synergy $0.82
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+17% Synergy $0.27
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+11% Synergy $51.30
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+10% Synergy $33.87
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+9% Synergy $4.11
Door to Nothingness Door to Nothingness
+9% Synergy $1.04
Lotus Ring Lotus Ring
+6% Synergy $1.30
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+5% Synergy $1.32
The One Ring The One Ring
+0% Synergy $108.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

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

Song of Creation Song of Creation
+19% Synergy $0.71
Guild Summit Guild Summit
+17% Synergy $0.34
Spelunking Spelunking
+16% Synergy $4.69
Exploration Exploration
+14% Synergy $33.51
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+12% Synergy $36.67
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+9% Synergy $3.86
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+7% Synergy $0.55
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+5% Synergy $6.74
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+5% Synergy $4.85
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+4% Synergy $1.71
Crackling Perimeter Crackling Perimeter
+4% Synergy $0.36
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $3.12
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+3% Synergy $4.71
Prismatic Omen Prismatic Omen
+3% Synergy $6.52
Maelstrom Nexus Maelstrom Nexus
+0% Synergy $2.95
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-2% Synergy $7.00
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $12.12

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+14% Synergy $3.54
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+11% Synergy $3.91
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy $9.72
The Royal Scions The Royal Scions
+6% Synergy $0.69
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+6% Synergy $2.65
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+6% Synergy $1.60
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+5% Synergy $0.48

Utility Lands

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

Thran Portal Thran Portal
+15% Synergy $0.78
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+15% Synergy $2.37
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+13% Synergy $8.61
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+13% Synergy $26.40
Vesuva Vesuva
+12% Synergy $3.18
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+10% Synergy $0.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+8% Synergy $0.73
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $11.00
Scrying Sheets Scrying Sheets
+7% Synergy $3.83
Stirring Wildwood Stirring Wildwood
+6% Synergy $0.34
Lavaclaw Reaches Lavaclaw Reaches
+6% Synergy $0.37
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+5% Synergy $0.35
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+5% Synergy $0.18
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+5% Synergy $0.38
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+5% Synergy $2.41
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+5% Synergy $0.36
Crawling Barrens Crawling Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.16
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+4% Synergy $0.29
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+4% Synergy $0.35
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+4% Synergy $0.53
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+4% Synergy $24.77
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+4% Synergy $0.57
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $7.19
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
+3% Synergy $0.20
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $15.65
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $64.75
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.33
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+1% Synergy $2.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+0% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.99
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $51.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+21% Synergy $0.39
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+13% Synergy $1.58
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+5% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.33
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
-3% Synergy $2.76
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
-3% Synergy $33.76
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-11% Synergy $4.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $3.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-17% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+31% Synergy $0.11
Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+31% Synergy $0.15
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+31% Synergy $0.12
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+30% Synergy $0.11
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+30% Synergy $0.14
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+30% Synergy $0.12
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+29% Synergy $0.13
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+29% Synergy $0.11
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+29% Synergy $0.10
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+29% Synergy $0.11
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+29% Synergy $1.42
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+27% Synergy $0.56
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+26% Synergy $1.23
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+26% Synergy $0.41
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+26% Synergy $1.60
Cliffgate Cliffgate
+26% Synergy $0.35
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+25% Synergy $0.17
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+24% Synergy $0.38
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+12% Synergy $35.38
The World Tree The World Tree
+8% Synergy $8.65
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+1% Synergy $20.55
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+0% Synergy $20.43
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+0% Synergy $26.33
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+0% Synergy $17.07
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
0% Synergy $13.26
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-1% Synergy $17.04
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-1% Synergy $11.90
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-2% Synergy $17.64
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.12
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
-3% Synergy $2.00
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
-5% Synergy $2.00
Mountain Mountain
-6% Synergy $2.00
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.21
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-7% Synergy $9.48
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-8% Synergy $19.48
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-8% Synergy $9.55
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-8% Synergy $7.99
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $16.09
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-8% Synergy $8.02
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-9% Synergy $10.34
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-9% Synergy $31.32
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-9% Synergy $11.86
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $17.45
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-9% Synergy $37.32
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-10% Synergy $10.30
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-10% Synergy $7.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.82
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-21% Synergy $0.28

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