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Depala, Pilot Exemplar
Price tag $0.29

Legendary Creature — Dwarf Pilot

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Boros

Playstyle & Strategy

Vehicles 50% Dwarves 29% Artifacts 8% Aggro 4% Treasure 1%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Depala, Pilot Exemplar players are trying out in Artifacts decks.

Practiced Scrollsmith Practiced Scrollsmith
+35% Synergy $0.24
Shattered Acolyte Shattered Acolyte
+19% Synergy $0.19
Lorehold Archivist Lorehold Archivist
+6% Synergy $0.18
Erode Erode
+4% Synergy $5.72

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Depala, Pilot Exemplar's Artifacts builds — cards that lean hardest into the Artifacts theme.

Veteran Motorist Veteran Motorist
+90% Synergy $0.06
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+83% Synergy $2.40
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+81% Synergy $0.39
Renegade Wheelsmith Renegade Wheelsmith
+80% Synergy $0.14
Gearshift Ace Gearshift Ace
+79% Synergy $0.31
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+78% Synergy $2.14
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+77% Synergy $2.11
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+75% Synergy $2.30
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+71% Synergy $0.61
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+71% Synergy $1.08

Top Cards

The staple cards most Depala, Pilot Exemplar Artifacts decks run as their core.

Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+67% Synergy $0.47
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+66% Synergy $0.41
Aethershield Artificer Aethershield Artificer
+66% Synergy $0.21
Start Your Engines Start Your Engines
+64% Synergy $0.29
Dwarven Recruiter Dwarven Recruiter
+63% Synergy $3.51
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+61% Synergy $0.35
Duergar Hedge-Mage Duergar Hedge-Mage
+59% Synergy $0.38
Restoration Specialist Restoration Specialist
+59% Synergy $0.21
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+57% Synergy $1.04
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Depala, Pilot Exemplar Artifacts game on their own.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $131.68
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $60.01
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $41.29
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $54.50

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Artifacts plan in Depala, Pilot Exemplar decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+56% Synergy $0.78
Toolcraft Exemplar Toolcraft Exemplar
+50% Synergy $0.24
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+44% Synergy $0.41
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+44% Synergy $0.33
Aeronaut Admiral Aeronaut Admiral
+44% Synergy $0.29
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+42% Synergy $0.27
Hangar Scrounger Hangar Scrounger
+42% Synergy $0.19
Kolodin, Triumph Caster Kolodin, Triumph Caster
+37% Synergy $0.24
Fairgrounds Warden Fairgrounds Warden
+37% Synergy $0.05
Aerial Responder Aerial Responder
+37% Synergy $0.33
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+34% Synergy $0.42
Speedway Fanatic Speedway Fanatic
+34% Synergy $0.15
Seven Dwarves Seven Dwarves
+23% Synergy $0.38
Sanwell, Avenger Ace Sanwell, Avenger Ace
+22% Synergy $0.28
Giott, King of the Dwarves Giott, King of the Dwarves
+22% Synergy $0.21
Axgard Cavalry Axgard Cavalry
+21% Synergy $0.27
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
+20% Synergy $0.25
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+20% Synergy $0.22
Cloudspire Coordinator Cloudspire Coordinator
+19% Synergy $0.20
Hofri Ghostforge Hofri Ghostforge
+15% Synergy $0.27
Duergar Mine-Captain Duergar Mine-Captain
+14% Synergy $0.25
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+13% Synergy $2.13
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+13% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Recruit Solemn Recruit
+13% Synergy $0.16
Master Trinketeer Master Trinketeer
+13% Synergy $0.26
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+12% Synergy $2.64
Visionary Augmenter Visionary Augmenter
+12% Synergy $0.10
Glint-Sleeve Artisan Glint-Sleeve Artisan
+12% Synergy $0.06
Aviary Mechanic Aviary Mechanic
+12% Synergy $0.05
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+11% Synergy $0.53
Hotshot Mechanic Hotshot Mechanic
+11% Synergy $0.12
Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer
+10% Synergy $0.32
Dwarven Miner Dwarven Miner
+10% Synergy $1.23
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+10% Synergy $0.25
Dwarven Bloodboiler Dwarven Bloodboiler
+10% Synergy $5.73
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+9% Synergy $0.42
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+9% Synergy $3.26
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+9% Synergy $0.27
Dwarven Blastminer Dwarven Blastminer
+9% Synergy $0.62
Deadeye Harpooner Deadeye Harpooner
+9% Synergy $0.07
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
+8% Synergy $9.20
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+7% Synergy $0.56
Cloudspire Captain Cloudspire Captain
+7% Synergy $0.29
Interface Ace Interface Ace
+6% Synergy $0.20
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+5% Synergy $5.24
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+5% Synergy $1.58
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+4% Synergy $0.27
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+3% Synergy $1.33
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+3% Synergy $7.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Depala, Pilot Exemplar's Artifacts deck ahead.

Armed and Armored Armed and Armored
+56% Synergy $0.36
Dispatch Dispatch
+36% Synergy $0.29
Built to Last Built to Last
+19% Synergy $0.16
Welding Sparks Welding Sparks
+14% Synergy $0.06
Built to Smash Built to Smash
+12% Synergy $0.19
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+9% Synergy $0.26
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+8% Synergy $5.28
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+6% Synergy $2.55
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+6% Synergy $0.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.69
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
0% Synergy $0.44
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $17.51
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
-2% Synergy $1.83
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-3% Synergy $0.83
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-6% Synergy $14.06
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-8% Synergy $0.32
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $65.21
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-11% Synergy $0.37
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-11% Synergy $4.56
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-12% Synergy $20.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-22% Synergy $1.09

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Artifacts game plan forward for Depala, Pilot Exemplar.

Reckless Crew Reckless Crew
+52% Synergy $0.24
Refurbish Refurbish
+32% Synergy $0.20
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+28% Synergy $0.29
From Father to Son From Father to Son
+25% Synergy $0.26
Tune Up Tune Up
+12% Synergy $0.21
Fumigate Fumigate
+10% Synergy $0.28
One Last Job One Last Job
+9% Synergy $0.17
Push the Limit Push the Limit
+9% Synergy $0.24
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.46
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+6% Synergy $0.66
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+5% Synergy $0.33
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+4% Synergy $1.50
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+3% Synergy $0.21
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+3% Synergy $0.33
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+2% Synergy $0.34
Split Up Split Up
+2% Synergy $1.72
Full Throttle Full Throttle
0% Synergy $5.74
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $1.07
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-4% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-12% Synergy $3.83

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Depala, Pilot Exemplar Artifacts decks.

Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+56% Synergy $0.59
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+53% Synergy $0.29
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+50% Synergy $14.19
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+49% Synergy $1.12
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+41% Synergy $24.36
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+39% Synergy $0.28
Fleetwheel Cruiser Fleetwheel Cruiser
+39% Synergy $0.27
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+37% Synergy $2.18
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+35% Synergy $0.34
Consulate Dreadnought Consulate Dreadnought
+32% Synergy $0.30
The Regalia The Regalia
+32% Synergy $1.44
Careening Mine Cart Careening Mine Cart
+31% Synergy $0.20
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+30% Synergy $0.15
Imperial Recovery Unit Imperial Recovery Unit
+28% Synergy $0.20
Mizzium Tank Mizzium Tank
+27% Synergy $0.23
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+27% Synergy $16.49
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+26% Synergy $0.28
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+26% Synergy $0.35
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+24% Synergy $0.38
Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+24% Synergy $0.35
Heart of Kiran Heart of Kiran
+24% Synergy $0.43
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+22% Synergy $0.35
Aradara Express Aradara Express
+21% Synergy $0.04
Mobile Garrison Mobile Garrison
+20% Synergy $0.29
Valor's Flagship Valor's Flagship
+19% Synergy $0.46
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+19% Synergy $0.29
Renegade Freighter Renegade Freighter
+19% Synergy $0.12
Luxurious Locomotive Luxurious Locomotive
+18% Synergy $0.25
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+17% Synergy $0.62
Bomat Bazaar Barge Bomat Bazaar Barge
+17% Synergy $0.26
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+16% Synergy $5.33
Demolition Stomper Demolition Stomper
+16% Synergy $0.12
Ovalchase Dragster Ovalchase Dragster
+16% Synergy $0.25
Aethersphere Harvester Aethersphere Harvester
+16% Synergy $0.19
Skyseer's Chariot Skyseer's Chariot
+13% Synergy $0.11
Daredevil Dragster Daredevil Dragster
+13% Synergy $0.07
Mysterious Limousine Mysterious Limousine
+11% Synergy $0.21
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+11% Synergy $4.44
Voyager Glidecar Voyager Glidecar
+11% Synergy $0.17
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+10% Synergy $0.27
Cybership Cybership
+10% Synergy $1.24
Sky Skiff Sky Skiff
+10% Synergy $0.16
Spire Mechcycle Spire Mechcycle
+9% Synergy $0.15
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+9% Synergy $0.18
Cloudspire Skycycle Cloudspire Skycycle
+9% Synergy $0.12
High-Speed Hoverbike High-Speed Hoverbike
+9% Synergy $0.32
Dermotaxi Dermotaxi
+8% Synergy $0.24
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+7% Synergy $2.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-28% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Artifacts strategy in Depala, Pilot Exemplar decks.

Siege Modification Siege Modification
+39% Synergy $0.26
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+33% Synergy $2.04
Aerial Modification Aerial Modification
+26% Synergy $0.07
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+25% Synergy $0.45
Caught in the Brights Caught in the Brights
+16% Synergy $0.07
Born to Drive Born to Drive
+15% Synergy $0.24
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+7% Synergy $4.01
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+7% Synergy $2.13
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+2% Synergy $35.03
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $13.48

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Depala, Pilot Exemplar's Artifacts game plan.

Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+32% Synergy $2.06
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+10% Synergy $1.10
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+8% Synergy $1.77

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Depala, Pilot Exemplar Artifacts decks.

Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+70% Synergy $0.27
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+39% Synergy $16.99
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+39% Synergy $0.26
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+26% Synergy $0.36
Rocky Roads Rocky Roads
+25% Synergy $0.21
Country Roads Country Roads
+22% Synergy $0.30
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $0.97
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+15% Synergy $2.18
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+12% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $3.36
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+8% Synergy $0.32
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+6% Synergy $5.54
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+5% Synergy $3.55
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+5% Synergy $0.35
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+4% Synergy $0.33
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+4% Synergy $2.11
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.36
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $27.19
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+1% Synergy $1.73
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
0% Synergy $0.45
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
0% Synergy $1.95
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-1% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $43.89
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-1% Synergy $2.65
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-4% Synergy $0.37
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-5% Synergy $6.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Depala, Pilot Exemplar's Artifacts strategy.

Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+70% Synergy $0.16
Colossal Plow Colossal Plow
+34% Synergy $0.25
Boommobile Boommobile
+11% Synergy $0.18
Flywheel Racer Flywheel Racer
+8% Synergy $0.18
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.84
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+6% Synergy $0.31
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $3.57
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.69
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+2% Synergy $0.36
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $4.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.92
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-13% Synergy $0.43
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base behind Depala, Pilot Exemplar's Artifacts decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+28% Synergy $0.31
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+20% Synergy $0.22
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+20% Synergy $0.29
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+14% Synergy $0.21
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+13% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+10% Synergy $0.26
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+10% Synergy $2.17
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+9% Synergy $0.37
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+8% Synergy $0.15
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+7% Synergy $0.29
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+5% Synergy $0.37
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+5% Synergy $0.17
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+4% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.05
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.10
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $17.02
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+1% Synergy $9.80
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $360.85
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $51.61
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
0% Synergy $0.44
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
0% Synergy $0.27
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $17.51
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $29.61
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.29
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-1% Synergy $0.30
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-3% Synergy $6.87
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-4% Synergy $0.24
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-4% Synergy $2.01
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.34
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.28
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-7% Synergy $0.26
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-8% Synergy $0.28
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.24
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.54
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-8% Synergy $7.92
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-9% Synergy $10.34
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-10% Synergy $0.42
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-10% Synergy $4.40

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Depala, Pilot Exemplar: Artifacts.

Kolodin, Triumph Caster Kolodin, Triumph Caster
Weatherlight Weatherlight
The Fifth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fifth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Giott, King of the Dwarves Giott, King of the Dwarves
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
Captain Rex Nebula Captain Rex Nebula
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
Sanwell, Avenger Ace Sanwell, Avenger Ace
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
The Fifth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifth Doctor // Dan Lewis
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Noble Heritage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Noble Heritage
Parhelion II Parhelion II
Samut, the Driving Force Samut, the Driving Force
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
Archangel Avacyn Archangel Avacyn
Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
Tajic, Blade of the Legion Tajic, Blade of the Legion
Anax and Cymede Anax and Cymede
Bayek of Siwa Bayek of Siwa
Bruse Tarl, Roving Rancher Bruse Tarl, Roving Rancher
Desdemona, Freedom's Edge Desdemona, Freedom's Edge
Mabel, Heir to Cragflame Mabel, Heir to Cragflame
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
Quintorius, Field Historian Quintorius, Field Historian
Rip, Spawn Hunter Rip, Spawn Hunter
Rasaad yn Bashir Dragon Cultist Rasaad yn Bashir // Dragon Cultist
Rasaad yn Bashir Guild Artisan Rasaad yn Bashir // Guild Artisan
Rasaad yn Bashir Passionate Archaeologist Rasaad yn Bashir // Passionate Archaeologist
Rasaad yn Bashir Popular Entertainer Rasaad yn Bashir // Popular Entertainer
Rasaad yn Bashir Street Urchin Rasaad yn Bashir // Street Urchin
Rasaad yn Bashir Tavern Brawler Rasaad yn Bashir // Tavern Brawler
The First Doctor Dan Lewis The First Doctor // Dan Lewis
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
Banon, the Returners' Leader Banon, the Returners' Leader
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
Merry, Esquire of Rohan Merry, Esquire of Rohan
Plargg, Dean of Chaos Plargg, Dean of Chaos
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer