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Chulane, Teller of Tales
Price tag $0.74

Legendary CreatureHuman Druid

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Bant

Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 14% Landfall 10% Combo 7% Lands Matter 6% Bounce 4% Ramp 4% Blink 4% Druids 3% Merfolk 3% Midrange 3%

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

#305 Current Rank
#396 Last Week
#181 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Chulane, Teller of Tales.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Chulane, Teller of Tales decks.

Cactuar Cactuar
+3% Synergy $0.19
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+2% Synergy $1.23
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
-8% Synergy $0.13
Traveling Chocobo Traveling Chocobo
-11% Synergy $29.65
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
-12% Synergy $0.21

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Chulane, Teller of Tales's abilities and overall game plan.

Shrieking Drake Shrieking Drake
+52% Synergy $0.07
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+50% Synergy $4.73
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+46% Synergy $0.20
Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+45% Synergy $0.12
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+44% Synergy $0.43
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+41% Synergy $0.13
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+39% Synergy $3.04
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+39% Synergy $1.24
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+39% Synergy $0.55
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+37% Synergy $1.04

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Chulane, Teller of Tales decks.

Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+33% Synergy $1.81
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+31% Synergy $3.05
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+27% Synergy $0.10
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+27% Synergy $0.12
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+23% Synergy $9.25
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+23% Synergy $8.35
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.65
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $0.85
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.27
Cultivate Cultivate
-6% Synergy $0.33

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+17% Synergy $18.76
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+14% Synergy $13.46
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+14% Synergy $16.62
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $48.08
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+12% Synergy $6.62
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
+12% Synergy $11.89
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+11% Synergy $28.23
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+11% Synergy $18.23
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $42.74
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+9% Synergy $977.12

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Chulane, Teller of Tales's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+25% Synergy $2.98
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+24% Synergy $0.39
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+23% Synergy $20.35
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+21% Synergy $1.02
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+21% Synergy $0.11
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+20% Synergy $1.13
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+20% Synergy $0.32
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+19% Synergy $10.22
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+19% Synergy $1.21
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+19% Synergy $0.65
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+18% Synergy $11.57
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+18% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+18% Synergy $0.76
Dream Stalker Dream Stalker
+18% Synergy $0.07
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+17% Synergy $1.30
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+16% Synergy $13.04
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+15% Synergy $0.78
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+15% Synergy $0.27
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+15% Synergy $3.17
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+14% Synergy $3.27
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $42.94
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+13% Synergy $0.44
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+13% Synergy $1.00
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+13% Synergy $0.56
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+12% Synergy $0.48
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+12% Synergy $0.28
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+12% Synergy $23.85
Nissa, Resurgent Animist Nissa, Resurgent Animist
+12% Synergy $16.72
Kor Skyfisher Kor Skyfisher
+12% Synergy $0.36
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+11% Synergy $5.75
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+11% Synergy $0.37
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.35
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+10% Synergy $3.62
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+10% Synergy $0.13
Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+10% Synergy $0.22
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+9% Synergy $34.92
Knight of Autumn Knight of Autumn
+9% Synergy $0.59
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+9% Synergy $9.57
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+9% Synergy $0.33
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+8% Synergy $0.22
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+8% Synergy $4.31
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+8% Synergy $5.66
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+8% Synergy $2.59
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+8% Synergy $0.20
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+7% Synergy $18.84
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+7% Synergy $8.38
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+7% Synergy $0.34
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+6% Synergy $0.20
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+5% Synergy $2.53
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-1% Synergy $1.55

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Chulane, Teller of Tales safe.

Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+23% Synergy $9.52
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+13% Synergy $2.18
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+12% Synergy $3.58
Silence Silence
+10% Synergy $6.56
Force of Will Force of Will
+9% Synergy $57.45
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+9% Synergy $5.03
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+8% Synergy $3.43
Swan Song Swan Song
+7% Synergy $6.02
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+7% Synergy $7.00
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.24
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+6% Synergy $0.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $43.11
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+6% Synergy $49.46
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+6% Synergy $5.18
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+5% Synergy $0.93
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+5% Synergy $14.86
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+5% Synergy $7.00
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.88
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+4% Synergy $0.04
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $45.09
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $2.09
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $16.32
Ephemerate Ephemerate
0% Synergy $3.14
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.62
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $1.38
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
-2% Synergy $5.01
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-3% Synergy $11.08
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.79
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.51
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy $0.85

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Chulane, Teller of Tales's game plan and control the board.

Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+18% Synergy $23.66
Wargate Wargate
+9% Synergy $2.39
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+9% Synergy $0.19
Neoform Neoform
+8% Synergy $0.92
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+8% Synergy $1.07
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $19.00
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $8.67
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+3% Synergy $2.18
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+2% Synergy $1.67
Explore Explore
+1% Synergy $0.25
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
0% Synergy $1.71
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.41
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.71
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
-2% Synergy $0.18
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-7% Synergy $0.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-10% Synergy $6.22
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-11% Synergy $1.39
Farseek Farseek
-18% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+25% Synergy $10.63
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+9% Synergy $4.72
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+5% Synergy $18.73
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+4% Synergy $0.24
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+3% Synergy $11.56
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+2% Synergy $62.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.54
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $67.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.28

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Chulane, Teller of Tales's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mana Breach Mana Breach
+27% Synergy $1.15
Aluren Aluren
+19% Synergy $37.77
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+14% Synergy $1.51
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+13% Synergy $11.06
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+13% Synergy $0.44
Overburden Overburden
+13% Synergy $8.39
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+12% Synergy $1.24
Abundance Abundance
+10% Synergy $0.84
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+9% Synergy $48.94
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $8.59
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+8% Synergy $18.94
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+7% Synergy $1.65
Earthcraft Earthcraft
+7% Synergy $146.43
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+5% Synergy $24.82
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+5% Synergy $3.39
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+5% Synergy $6.87
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+5% Synergy $2.01
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+5% Synergy $0.49
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+4% Synergy $3.22
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+4% Synergy $4.70
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+3% Synergy $2.11
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $3.87
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+3% Synergy $0.23
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+2% Synergy $5.45
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $1.78
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+2% Synergy $3.03
Exploration Exploration
+1% Synergy $24.37
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.51
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $35.28

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Chulane, Teller of Tales to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+7% Synergy $5.25
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.75
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+5% Synergy $6.18

Utility Lands

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

Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+10% Synergy $22.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $2.09
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $94.56
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+7% Synergy $35.51
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+6% Synergy $1.02
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+5% Synergy $29.74
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+5% Synergy $9.29
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+5% Synergy $1.56
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy $19.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.16
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $5.70
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+1% Synergy $51.06
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-3% Synergy $4.04

Mana Artifacts

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

Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+5% Synergy $29.85
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $55.47
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.15
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $92.16
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $2.09
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.12
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-4% Synergy $0.25
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-4% Synergy $0.37
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-5% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-5% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-6% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-6% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.50

Lands

The mana base foundation for Chulane, Teller of Tales decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+24% Synergy $0.23
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $0.18
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+21% Synergy $0.20
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+12% Synergy $11.78
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+9% Synergy $9.45
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+9% Synergy $10.00
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+9% Synergy $25.58
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+8% Synergy $12.69
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy $14.13
City of Brass City of Brass
+8% Synergy $17.03
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $29.32
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $21.53
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+7% Synergy $14.37
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+7% Synergy $30.52
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+6% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+6% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+6% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+6% Synergy $24.28
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $15.55
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $3.34
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $22.74
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $6.00
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
0% Synergy $4.59
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.04
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-2% Synergy $9.53
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-2% Synergy $0.30
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $9.92
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-3% Synergy $0.18
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.15
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-5% Synergy $10.98
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-5% Synergy $1.20
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-5% Synergy $1.99
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-5% Synergy $2.62
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-6% Synergy $0.45
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-6% Synergy $0.15
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-6% Synergy $0.34
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-7% Synergy $0.34
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-7% Synergy $0.97
Brushland Brushland
-7% Synergy $1.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.41
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-8% Synergy $0.18
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-10% Synergy $0.22
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-11% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.17
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
-16% Synergy $0.35

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