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Depala, Pilot Exemplar
Price tag $0.30

Legendary CreatureDwarf Pilot

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1348 Current Rank
#1473 Last Week
#1197 Past 2 Years

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.

Shattered Acolyte Shattered Acolyte
+18% Synergy $0.13
Practiced Scrollsmith Practiced Scrollsmith
+17% Synergy $0.20
N'Yami-Class Mother Ship N'Yami-Class Mother Ship
+11% Synergy
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+9% Synergy $0.36
Lorehold Archivist Lorehold Archivist
+9% Synergy $0.22

High Synergy Cards

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

Veteran Motorist Veteran Motorist
+87% Synergy $0.06
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+83% Synergy $2.60
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+79% Synergy $0.37
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+74% Synergy $2.04
Renegade Wheelsmith Renegade Wheelsmith
+74% Synergy $0.15
Gearshift Ace Gearshift Ace
+73% Synergy $0.32
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+73% Synergy $0.47
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+68% Synergy $1.53
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+68% Synergy $2.12
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+65% Synergy $1.08

Top Cards

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

Aethershield Artificer Aethershield Artificer
+64% Synergy $0.21
Duergar Hedge-Mage Duergar Hedge-Mage
+62% Synergy $0.37
Start Your Engines Start Your Engines
+61% Synergy $0.27
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+59% Synergy $0.35
Restoration Specialist Restoration Specialist
+59% Synergy $0.22
Dwarven Recruiter Dwarven Recruiter
+58% Synergy $3.13
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+57% Synergy $0.35
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+57% Synergy $0.77
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+56% Synergy $0.73
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $58.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $37.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $53.21
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $43.04

Creatures

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

Toolcraft Exemplar Toolcraft Exemplar
+54% Synergy $0.20
Aeronaut Admiral Aeronaut Admiral
+48% Synergy $0.29
Fairgrounds Warden Fairgrounds Warden
+42% Synergy $0.06
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+41% Synergy $0.34
Hangar Scrounger Hangar Scrounger
+40% Synergy $0.22
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+40% Synergy $0.30
Kolodin, Triumph Caster Kolodin, Triumph Caster
+37% Synergy $0.17
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+36% Synergy $0.30
Speedway Fanatic Speedway Fanatic
+32% Synergy $0.17
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+31% Synergy $0.51
Aerial Responder Aerial Responder
+29% Synergy $0.35
Seven Dwarves Seven Dwarves
+26% Synergy $0.44
Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer
+19% Synergy $0.32
Axgard Cavalry Axgard Cavalry
+19% Synergy $0.24
Sanwell, Avenger Ace Sanwell, Avenger Ace
+19% Synergy $0.25
Giott, King of the Dwarves Giott, King of the Dwarves
+19% Synergy $0.16
Duergar Mine-Captain Duergar Mine-Captain
+19% Synergy $0.28
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
+17% Synergy $0.33
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+16% Synergy $0.31
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+15% Synergy $2.08
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+15% Synergy $0.55
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+13% Synergy $0.20
Cloudspire Coordinator Cloudspire Coordinator
+12% Synergy $0.19
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+12% Synergy $0.17
Solemn Recruit Solemn Recruit
+11% Synergy $0.20
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
+11% Synergy $10.08
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+11% Synergy $0.31
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+10% Synergy $1.73
Hotshot Mechanic Hotshot Mechanic
+10% Synergy $0.18
Dwarven Miner Dwarven Miner
+10% Synergy $1.23
Dwarven Bloodboiler Dwarven Bloodboiler
+9% Synergy $5.89
Interface Ace Interface Ace
+9% Synergy $0.24
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+8% Synergy $0.35
Hofri Ghostforge Hofri Ghostforge
+8% Synergy $0.28
Cloudspire Captain Cloudspire Captain
+8% Synergy $0.22
Glint-Sleeve Artisan Glint-Sleeve Artisan
+8% Synergy $0.06
Master Trinketeer Master Trinketeer
+8% Synergy $0.26
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+8% Synergy $0.45
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+7% Synergy $2.71
Visionary Augmenter Visionary Augmenter
+7% Synergy $0.10
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+7% Synergy $2.08
Aviary Mechanic Aviary Mechanic
+7% Synergy $0.07
Dwarven Blastminer Dwarven Blastminer
+7% Synergy $0.64
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+7% Synergy $1.88
Fearless Liberator Fearless Liberator
+7% Synergy $0.14
Kitsune Ace Kitsune Ace
+6% Synergy $0.22
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+6% Synergy $6.95
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+5% Synergy $1.39
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+4% Synergy $0.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Armed and Armored Armed and Armored
+52% Synergy $0.36
Dispatch Dispatch
+34% Synergy $0.33
Built to Last Built to Last
+24% Synergy $0.16
Built to Smash Built to Smash
+16% Synergy $0.18
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+8% Synergy $0.22
Welding Sparks Welding Sparks
+7% Synergy $0.03
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+6% Synergy $0.31
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+6% Synergy $0.26
Frantic Salvage Frantic Salvage
+4% Synergy $0.10
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+4% Synergy $4.41
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $2.44
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.45
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-1% Synergy $0.47
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $16.68
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-2% Synergy $0.50
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.31
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.34
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-8% Synergy $0.30
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-9% Synergy $3.61
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.22

Sorceries

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

Reckless Crew Reckless Crew
+48% Synergy $0.29
From Father to Son From Father to Son
+23% Synergy $0.26
Refurbish Refurbish
+23% Synergy $0.20
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+22% Synergy $0.30
One Last Job One Last Job
+14% Synergy $0.19
Push the Limit Push the Limit
+13% Synergy $0.20
Fumigate Fumigate
+12% Synergy $0.30
Tune Up Tune Up
+8% Synergy $0.26
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+8% Synergy $0.31
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.68
Dwarven Reinforcements Dwarven Reinforcements
+7% Synergy $0.25
Split Up Split Up
+6% Synergy $1.94
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+5% Synergy $0.25
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.42
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.91
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+3% Synergy $1.47
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $0.88
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.91
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $1.53
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-5% Synergy $0.90
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+55% Synergy $0.33
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+54% Synergy $1.09
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+47% Synergy $0.33
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+47% Synergy $0.31
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+45% Synergy $0.57
Fleetwheel Cruiser Fleetwheel Cruiser
+44% Synergy $0.29
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+41% Synergy $1.89
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+36% Synergy $13.60
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+33% Synergy $23.74
Consulate Dreadnought Consulate Dreadnought
+32% Synergy $0.35
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+32% Synergy $0.12
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+30% Synergy $0.35
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+28% Synergy $0.37
Careening Mine Cart Careening Mine Cart
+28% Synergy $0.30
The Regalia The Regalia
+28% Synergy $1.15
Mizzium Tank Mizzium Tank
+25% Synergy $0.20
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+24% Synergy $0.42
Mobile Garrison Mobile Garrison
+23% Synergy $0.25
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+23% Synergy $0.37
Heart of Kiran Heart of Kiran
+23% Synergy $0.40
Bomat Bazaar Barge Bomat Bazaar Barge
+22% Synergy $0.28
Valor's Flagship Valor's Flagship
+22% Synergy $0.46
Imperial Recovery Unit Imperial Recovery Unit
+21% Synergy $0.19
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+20% Synergy $0.25
Aradara Express Aradara Express
+19% Synergy $0.05
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+19% Synergy $17.73
Renegade Freighter Renegade Freighter
+18% Synergy $0.14
Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+18% Synergy $0.34
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+18% Synergy $1.01
Luxurious Locomotive Luxurious Locomotive
+16% Synergy $0.24
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+16% Synergy $0.35
Demolition Stomper Demolition Stomper
+16% Synergy $0.12
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+14% Synergy $4.99
Ovalchase Dragster Ovalchase Dragster
+13% Synergy $0.27
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+13% Synergy $5.74
Daredevil Dragster Daredevil Dragster
+12% Synergy $0.07
Mysterious Limousine Mysterious Limousine
+11% Synergy $0.20
Dermotaxi Dermotaxi
+10% Synergy $0.25
Aethersphere Harvester Aethersphere Harvester
+10% Synergy $0.21
Mole Module Mole Module
+10% Synergy $0.32
Sky Skiff Sky Skiff
+9% Synergy $0.16
Ballista Charger Ballista Charger
+9% Synergy $0.07
Smuggler's Buggy Smuggler's Buggy
+8% Synergy $2.47
Voyager Glidecar Voyager Glidecar
+8% Synergy $0.12
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+8% Synergy $6.86
Cloudspire Skycycle Cloudspire Skycycle
+8% Synergy $0.11
The Thanos-Copter The Thanos-Copter
+8% Synergy $5.00
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+0% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Siege Modification Siege Modification
+36% Synergy $0.30
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+31% Synergy $2.55
Aerial Modification Aerial Modification
+24% Synergy $0.08
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+23% Synergy $0.42
Born to Drive Born to Drive
+22% Synergy $0.27
Caught in the Brights Caught in the Brights
+10% Synergy $0.07
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $5.04
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+4% Synergy $7.70
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
0% Synergy $0.37
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $13.49

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+28% Synergy $2.94
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+10% Synergy $1.76
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+8% Synergy $1.22

Utility Lands

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

Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+60% Synergy $0.37
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+48% Synergy $0.35
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.38
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+26% Synergy $13.15
Country Roads Country Roads
+23% Synergy $0.26
Rocky Roads Rocky Roads
+22% Synergy $0.21
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+17% Synergy $2.26
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+16% Synergy $0.94
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+14% Synergy $0.38
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+8% Synergy $0.95
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+6% Synergy $3.86
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+4% Synergy $1.99
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+4% Synergy $0.28
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+4% Synergy $0.37
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+2% Synergy $0.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.26
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.25
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.94
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-4% Synergy $6.18
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-7% Synergy $5.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+73% Synergy $0.20
Colossal Plow Colossal Plow
+36% Synergy $0.19
Flywheel Racer Flywheel Racer
+14% Synergy $0.18
Boommobile Boommobile
+8% Synergy $0.19
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+6% Synergy $0.36
Vibranium Mining Mech Vibranium Mining Mech
+5% Synergy
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+5% Synergy $0.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.53
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-8% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $1.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $2.20

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+29% Synergy $0.27
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.30
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+14% Synergy $0.24
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+11% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+9% Synergy $0.24
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+7% Synergy $0.16
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+7% Synergy $0.13
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+6% Synergy $0.67
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.32
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+4% Synergy $1.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.10
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.33
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $2.00
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+0% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $0.08
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
0% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.91
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
-1% Synergy $0.55
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-1% Synergy $0.47
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $16.68
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.30
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy $356.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.25
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.26
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.75
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-6% Synergy $0.32
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-7% Synergy $0.26
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-7% Synergy $4.41
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-7% Synergy $10.83
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-8% Synergy $10.91
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-8% Synergy $0.91
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-9% Synergy $0.25
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-10% Synergy $1.96
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-10% Synergy $31.39
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-11% Synergy $10.35
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
-12% Synergy $4.12
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-12% Synergy $16.58
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-12% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.82

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