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Depala, Pilot Exemplar
Price tag $0.24

Legendary CreatureDwarf Pilot

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Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1289 Current Rank
#1151 Last Week
#1178 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Depala, Pilot Exemplar.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Depala, Pilot Exemplar decks.

Practiced Scrollsmith Practiced Scrollsmith
+14% Synergy $0.19
Shattered Acolyte Shattered Acolyte
+13% Synergy $0.15
Mole Module Mole Module
+12% Synergy $0.32
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+10% Synergy $0.38
Lorehold Archivist Lorehold Archivist
+5% Synergy $0.52

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Depala, Pilot Exemplar's abilities and overall game plan.

Veteran Motorist Veteran Motorist
+88% Synergy $0.05
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+84% Synergy $2.08
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+80% Synergy $0.41
Renegade Wheelsmith Renegade Wheelsmith
+75% Synergy $0.16
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+75% Synergy $1.99
Gearshift Ace Gearshift Ace
+74% Synergy $0.30
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+73% Synergy $0.56
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+69% Synergy $1.85
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+68% Synergy $1.49
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+67% Synergy $1.30

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Depala, Pilot Exemplar decks.

Aethershield Artificer Aethershield Artificer
+66% Synergy $0.16
Duergar Hedge-Mage Duergar Hedge-Mage
+62% Synergy $0.36
Start Your Engines Start Your Engines
+62% Synergy $0.32
Restoration Specialist Restoration Specialist
+61% Synergy $0.25
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+60% Synergy $0.48
Dwarven Recruiter Dwarven Recruiter
+59% Synergy $2.22
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+57% Synergy $0.72
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+57% Synergy $1.71
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+57% Synergy $0.31
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $57.27
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $6.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $36.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $55.57
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $41.65

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Depala, Pilot Exemplar's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Toolcraft Exemplar Toolcraft Exemplar
+56% Synergy $0.15
Aeronaut Admiral Aeronaut Admiral
+49% Synergy $0.27
Fairgrounds Warden Fairgrounds Warden
+43% Synergy $0.06
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+42% Synergy $0.37
Hangar Scrounger Hangar Scrounger
+42% Synergy $0.18
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+40% Synergy $0.33
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+37% Synergy $0.29
Kolodin, Triumph Caster Kolodin, Triumph Caster
+37% Synergy $0.12
Speedway Fanatic Speedway Fanatic
+33% Synergy $0.17
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+32% Synergy $0.48
Aerial Responder Aerial Responder
+28% Synergy $0.29
Seven Dwarves Seven Dwarves
+27% Synergy $0.42
Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer
+20% Synergy $0.31
Sanwell, Avenger Ace Sanwell, Avenger Ace
+20% Synergy $0.26
Axgard Cavalry Axgard Cavalry
+20% Synergy $0.19
Duergar Mine-Captain Duergar Mine-Captain
+20% Synergy $0.24
Giott, King of the Dwarves Giott, King of the Dwarves
+19% Synergy $0.06
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
+17% Synergy $0.33
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+17% Synergy $0.35
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+16% Synergy $1.96
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+15% Synergy $0.48
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+14% Synergy $0.20
Cloudspire Coordinator Cloudspire Coordinator
+12% Synergy $0.10
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+12% Synergy $0.09
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+12% Synergy $0.22
Hotshot Mechanic Hotshot Mechanic
+11% Synergy $0.17
Solemn Recruit Solemn Recruit
+11% Synergy $0.18
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
+11% Synergy $11.20
Dwarven Miner Dwarven Miner
+11% Synergy $2.13
Hofri Ghostforge Hofri Ghostforge
+10% Synergy $0.32
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+10% Synergy $0.85
Dwarven Bloodboiler Dwarven Bloodboiler
+10% Synergy $6.31
Interface Ace Interface Ace
+9% Synergy $0.14
Cloudspire Captain Cloudspire Captain
+9% Synergy $0.11
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+9% Synergy $0.34
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+8% Synergy $0.35
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+8% Synergy $4.55
Master Trinketeer Master Trinketeer
+8% Synergy $0.26
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+8% Synergy $3.29
Glint-Sleeve Artisan Glint-Sleeve Artisan
+8% Synergy $0.05
Visionary Augmenter Visionary Augmenter
+8% Synergy $0.09
Aviary Mechanic Aviary Mechanic
+8% Synergy $0.09
Dwarven Blastminer Dwarven Blastminer
+8% Synergy $0.67
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+7% Synergy $1.22
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+7% Synergy $5.85
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+7% Synergy $1.89
Kitsune Ace Kitsune Ace
+7% Synergy $0.17
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+5% Synergy $0.34
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
-3% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.31

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Depala, Pilot Exemplar safe.

Armed and Armored Armed and Armored
+54% Synergy $0.36
Dispatch Dispatch
+34% Synergy $0.32
Built to Last Built to Last
+24% Synergy $0.15
Built to Smash Built to Smash
+17% Synergy $0.14
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+9% Synergy $0.19
Welding Sparks Welding Sparks
+8% Synergy $0.04
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+7% Synergy $0.35
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+6% Synergy $0.25
Frantic Salvage Frantic Salvage
+5% Synergy $0.14
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+3% Synergy $3.55
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $2.53
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.43
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-1% Synergy $0.48
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $14.92
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-2% Synergy $0.43
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.35
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.36
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-8% Synergy $0.33
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-9% Synergy $4.63
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $0.91

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Depala, Pilot Exemplar's game plan and control the board.

Reckless Crew Reckless Crew
+49% Synergy $0.22
Refurbish Refurbish
+25% Synergy $0.16
From Father to Son From Father to Son
+23% Synergy $0.21
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+22% Synergy $0.29
One Last Job One Last Job
+14% Synergy $0.24
Fumigate Fumigate
+13% Synergy $0.33
Push the Limit Push the Limit
+12% Synergy $0.12
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+9% Synergy $0.53
Tune Up Tune Up
+9% Synergy $0.19
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+9% Synergy $0.27
Dwarven Reinforcements Dwarven Reinforcements
+8% Synergy $0.13
Austere Command Austere Command
+6% Synergy $0.59
Split Up Split Up
+6% Synergy $2.29
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+5% Synergy $0.24
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $3.29
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+4% Synergy $0.32
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+4% Synergy $1.72
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $0.66
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.39
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $0.84
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-5% Synergy $0.34
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+54% Synergy $1.16
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+54% Synergy $0.33
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+48% Synergy $0.24
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+47% Synergy $0.29
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+46% Synergy $0.46
Fleetwheel Cruiser Fleetwheel Cruiser
+45% Synergy $0.23
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+40% Synergy $1.79
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+37% Synergy $11.29
Consulate Dreadnought Consulate Dreadnought
+34% Synergy $0.31
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+34% Synergy $20.90
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+33% Synergy $0.10
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+32% Synergy $0.34
Careening Mine Cart Careening Mine Cart
+30% Synergy $0.22
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+28% Synergy $0.30
The Regalia The Regalia
+27% Synergy $1.03
Mizzium Tank Mizzium Tank
+26% Synergy $0.23
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+25% Synergy $0.34
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+25% Synergy $0.45
Mobile Garrison Mobile Garrison
+25% Synergy $0.29
Heart of Kiran Heart of Kiran
+24% Synergy $0.35
Bomat Bazaar Barge Bomat Bazaar Barge
+23% Synergy $0.32
Valor's Flagship Valor's Flagship
+22% Synergy $0.44
Imperial Recovery Unit Imperial Recovery Unit
+22% Synergy $0.16
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+21% Synergy $0.21
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+20% Synergy $17.51
Aradara Express Aradara Express
+20% Synergy $0.08
Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+19% Synergy $0.35
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+19% Synergy $0.86
Renegade Freighter Renegade Freighter
+19% Synergy $0.15
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+17% Synergy $0.35
Luxurious Locomotive Luxurious Locomotive
+17% Synergy $0.19
Demolition Stomper Demolition Stomper
+16% Synergy $0.13
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+14% Synergy $5.44
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+14% Synergy $4.64
Ovalchase Dragster Ovalchase Dragster
+13% Synergy $0.22
Daredevil Dragster Daredevil Dragster
+12% Synergy $0.05
Mysterious Limousine Mysterious Limousine
+12% Synergy $0.18
Dermotaxi Dermotaxi
+11% Synergy $0.20
Aethersphere Harvester Aethersphere Harvester
+10% Synergy $0.24
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+9% Synergy $7.18
Ballista Charger Ballista Charger
+9% Synergy $0.08
Smuggler's Buggy Smuggler's Buggy
+9% Synergy $2.05
Sky Skiff Sky Skiff
+9% Synergy $0.11
Voyager Glidecar Voyager Glidecar
+8% Synergy $0.16
Cloudspire Skycycle Cloudspire Skycycle
+8% Synergy $0.07
Alacrian Armory Alacrian Armory
+7% Synergy $0.06
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+3% Synergy $0.73
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $3.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-31% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Depala, Pilot Exemplar's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Siege Modification Siege Modification
+38% Synergy $0.26
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+33% Synergy $3.37
Aerial Modification Aerial Modification
+25% Synergy $0.07
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+24% Synergy $0.45
Born to Drive Born to Drive
+23% Synergy $0.22
Caught in the Brights Caught in the Brights
+10% Synergy $0.07
True Conviction True Conviction
+5% Synergy $4.98
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+4% Synergy $7.77
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
0% Synergy $0.39
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $15.72

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Depala, Pilot Exemplar to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+27% Synergy $3.27
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+10% Synergy $1.58
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+8% Synergy $0.92

Utility Lands

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

Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+61% Synergy $0.36
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+49% Synergy $0.31
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+26% Synergy $12.99
Country Roads Country Roads
+22% Synergy $0.19
Rocky Roads Rocky Roads
+22% Synergy $0.09
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+18% Synergy $1.74
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+17% Synergy $0.87
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+14% Synergy $0.35
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+8% Synergy $1.14
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+7% Synergy $4.64
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+5% Synergy $0.25
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+5% Synergy $1.56
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+4% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $1.11
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+2% Synergy $0.27
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.33
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.29
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-1% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.54
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-5% Synergy $6.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-7% Synergy $5.47
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+74% Synergy $0.11
Colossal Plow Colossal Plow
+37% Synergy $0.11
Flywheel Racer Flywheel Racer
+15% Synergy $0.10
Boommobile Boommobile
+9% Synergy $0.16
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+6% Synergy $0.43
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+5% Synergy $0.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.90
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-8% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $0.65

Lands

The mana base foundation for Depala, Pilot Exemplar decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+28% Synergy $0.29
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+17% Synergy $0.30
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+15% Synergy $0.31
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+11% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+10% Synergy $0.36
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+7% Synergy $0.16
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+7% Synergy $0.09
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+7% Synergy $0.31
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+7% Synergy $0.29
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+5% Synergy $1.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.15
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.36
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.15
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
0% Synergy $0.16
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
0% Synergy $0.35
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $0.84
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $14.92
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-2% Synergy $0.43
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.03
Plateau Plateau
-5% Synergy $341.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.31
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.32
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-7% Synergy $0.31
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-7% Synergy $0.33
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-7% Synergy $3.58
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-7% Synergy $0.67
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-8% Synergy $10.79
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-8% Synergy $10.34
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-8% Synergy $3.50
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-9% Synergy $0.32
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-10% Synergy $1.04
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-11% Synergy $32.49
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
-11% Synergy $8.10
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-12% Synergy $11.21
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-12% Synergy $0.34
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-13% Synergy $16.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.30

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