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Depala, Pilot Exemplar: Dwarves
Price tag $0.31

Legendary Creature — Dwarf Pilot

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Playstyle & Strategy

Vehicles 50% Dwarves 30% Artifacts 8% Aggro 4% Treasure 1%
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New Cards

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

Shattered Acolyte Shattered Acolyte
+14% Synergy $0.19
Practiced Scrollsmith Practiced Scrollsmith
+9% Synergy $0.25
Lorehold Archivist Lorehold Archivist
+8% Synergy $0.31
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+8% Synergy $0.33
Strixhaven Skycoach Strixhaven Skycoach
+6% Synergy $0.21

High Synergy Cards

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

Veteran Motorist Veteran Motorist
+92% Synergy $0.06
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+88% Synergy $2.27
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+85% Synergy $0.42
Renegade Wheelsmith Renegade Wheelsmith
+82% Synergy $0.16
Gearshift Ace Gearshift Ace
+81% Synergy $0.30
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+76% Synergy $0.46
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+75% Synergy $1.89
Aethershield Artificer Aethershield Artificer
+74% Synergy $0.20
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+74% Synergy $2.12
Restoration Specialist Restoration Specialist
+73% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Duergar Hedge-Mage Duergar Hedge-Mage
+73% Synergy $0.34
Dwarven Recruiter Dwarven Recruiter
+72% Synergy $2.76
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+71% Synergy $1.61
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+71% Synergy $0.39
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+69% Synergy $1.07
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+66% Synergy $0.76
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+66% Synergy $0.34
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+65% Synergy $0.74
Start Your Engines Start Your Engines
+65% Synergy $0.29
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $53.72
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $5.86
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $36.16
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $51.92
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $41.60

Creatures

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

Toolcraft Exemplar Toolcraft Exemplar
+62% Synergy $0.17
Hangar Scrounger Hangar Scrounger
+51% Synergy $0.15
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+50% Synergy $0.30
Fairgrounds Warden Fairgrounds Warden
+49% Synergy $0.05
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+48% Synergy $0.30
Aeronaut Admiral Aeronaut Admiral
+48% Synergy $0.31
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+45% Synergy $0.33
Speedway Fanatic Speedway Fanatic
+35% Synergy $0.18
Kolodin, Triumph Caster Kolodin, Triumph Caster
+34% Synergy $0.13
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+33% Synergy $0.49
Aerial Responder Aerial Responder
+30% Synergy $0.33
Seven Dwarves Seven Dwarves
+26% Synergy $0.50
Sanwell, Avenger Ace Sanwell, Avenger Ace
+24% Synergy $0.26
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+23% Synergy $0.45
Axgard Cavalry Axgard Cavalry
+23% Synergy $0.21
Duergar Mine-Captain Duergar Mine-Captain
+23% Synergy $0.27
Giott, King of the Dwarves Giott, King of the Dwarves
+19% Synergy $0.12
Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer
+18% Synergy $0.33
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+18% Synergy $0.32
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
+15% Synergy $0.33
Cloudspire Coordinator Cloudspire Coordinator
+14% Synergy $0.15
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+14% Synergy $0.21
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+13% Synergy $2.13
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+12% Synergy $0.40
Dwarven Miner Dwarven Miner
+12% Synergy $2.29
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+12% Synergy $0.31
Gimli, Counter of Kills Gimli, Counter of Kills
+12% Synergy $0.21
Fearless Liberator Fearless Liberator
+12% Synergy $0.10
Hofri Ghostforge Hofri Ghostforge
+11% Synergy $0.28
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
+11% Synergy $9.20
Dwarven Bloodboiler Dwarven Bloodboiler
+11% Synergy $6.21
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+10% Synergy $1.43
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+10% Synergy $4.39
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+10% Synergy $1.14
Cloudspire Captain Cloudspire Captain
+10% Synergy $0.24
Solemn Recruit Solemn Recruit
+10% Synergy $0.18
Rimrock Knight Rimrock Knight
+10% Synergy $0.12
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+9% Synergy $0.29
Glint-Sleeve Artisan Glint-Sleeve Artisan
+9% Synergy $0.05
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+8% Synergy $2.06
Dwarven Blastminer Dwarven Blastminer
+8% Synergy $0.65
Warchanter Skald Warchanter Skald
+8% Synergy $0.13
Hotshot Mechanic Hotshot Mechanic
+7% Synergy $0.17
Visionary Augmenter Visionary Augmenter
+7% Synergy $0.10
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+6% Synergy $6.85
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+6% Synergy $3.06
Cadric, Soul Kindler Cadric, Soul Kindler
+5% Synergy $4.09
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+4% Synergy $16.75
Koll, the Forgemaster Koll, the Forgemaster
+3% Synergy $0.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-9% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Armed and Armored Armed and Armored
+59% Synergy $0.38
Dispatch Dispatch
+38% Synergy $0.38
Built to Last Built to Last
+25% Synergy $0.16
Built to Smash Built to Smash
+19% Synergy $0.22
Welding Sparks Welding Sparks
+8% Synergy $0.04
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+8% Synergy $0.29
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+7% Synergy $4.10
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+6% Synergy $1.91
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+6% Synergy $0.33
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+5% Synergy $0.25
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+4% Synergy $0.43
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.62
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-2% Synergy $0.46
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.28
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.27
Lorehold Charm Lorehold Charm
-7% Synergy $0.32
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-9% Synergy $3.76
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.38
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-10% Synergy $0.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-13% Synergy $1.05
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-13% Synergy $21.48

Sorceries

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

Reckless Crew Reckless Crew
+52% Synergy $0.29
Refurbish Refurbish
+30% Synergy $0.18
From Father to Son From Father to Son
+27% Synergy $0.28
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+23% Synergy $0.29
One Last Job One Last Job
+20% Synergy $0.18
Fumigate Fumigate
+16% Synergy $0.35
Push the Limit Push the Limit
+11% Synergy $0.17
Split Up Split Up
+9% Synergy $2.35
Dwarven Reinforcements Dwarven Reinforcements
+9% Synergy $0.24
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+8% Synergy $0.33
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+7% Synergy $0.69
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+7% Synergy $0.23
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+6% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.94
Tune Up Tune Up
+5% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $0.82
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+4% Synergy $1.73
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.32
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+2% Synergy $0.31
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.21
Full Throttle Full Throttle
0% Synergy $6.15
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $0.73
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-4% Synergy $0.31
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+59% Synergy $1.05
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+56% Synergy $0.27
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+54% Synergy $0.46
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+54% Synergy $0.33
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+49% Synergy $0.37
Fleetwheel Cruiser Fleetwheel Cruiser
+49% Synergy $0.25
Careening Mine Cart Careening Mine Cart
+44% Synergy $0.27
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+42% Synergy $2.33
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+41% Synergy $15.70
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+41% Synergy $0.11
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+40% Synergy $21.55
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+34% Synergy $0.38
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+32% Synergy $0.36
The Regalia The Regalia
+31% Synergy $0.97
Consulate Dreadnought Consulate Dreadnought
+30% Synergy $0.34
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+28% Synergy $0.34
Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+28% Synergy $0.36
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+27% Synergy $0.41
Mobile Garrison Mobile Garrison
+26% Synergy $0.31
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+25% Synergy $0.25
Mizzium Tank Mizzium Tank
+25% Synergy $0.21
Luxurious Locomotive Luxurious Locomotive
+25% Synergy $0.23
Imperial Recovery Unit Imperial Recovery Unit
+25% Synergy $0.18
Valor's Flagship Valor's Flagship
+19% Synergy $0.44
Bomat Bazaar Barge Bomat Bazaar Barge
+19% Synergy $0.31
Aradara Express Aradara Express
+18% Synergy $0.07
Heart of Kiran Heart of Kiran
+18% Synergy $0.37
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+17% Synergy $18.00
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+16% Synergy $5.04
Renegade Freighter Renegade Freighter
+16% Synergy $0.15
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+15% Synergy $1.14
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+14% Synergy $0.38
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+14% Synergy $5.44
Ovalchase Dragster Ovalchase Dragster
+12% Synergy $0.24
Cloudspire Skycycle Cloudspire Skycycle
+12% Synergy $0.09
Demolition Stomper Demolition Stomper
+12% Synergy $0.11
Voyager Glidecar Voyager Glidecar
+11% Synergy $0.12
Mobile Homestead Mobile Homestead
+10% Synergy $0.10
Mysterious Limousine Mysterious Limousine
+10% Synergy $0.19
Daredevil Dragster Daredevil Dragster
+10% Synergy $0.05
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+9% Synergy $0.33
Dermotaxi Dermotaxi
+9% Synergy $0.27
Alacrian Armory Alacrian Armory
+9% Synergy $0.09
Thundersteel Colossus Thundersteel Colossus
+9% Synergy $0.27
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+8% Synergy $6.58
Aethersphere Harvester Aethersphere Harvester
+8% Synergy $0.22
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+6% Synergy $0.89
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-30% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

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

Siege Modification Siege Modification
+45% Synergy $0.31
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+41% Synergy $2.97
Aerial Modification Aerial Modification
+28% Synergy $0.08
Born to Drive Born to Drive
+25% Synergy $0.26
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+24% Synergy $0.41
Caught in the Brights Caught in the Brights
+12% Synergy $0.07
True Conviction True Conviction
+9% Synergy $5.04
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+6% Synergy $4.04
Folk Hero Folk Hero
+6% Synergy $7.73
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+5% Synergy $0.68
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $13.05
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
0% Synergy $31.53

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+28% Synergy $3.20
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+13% Synergy $1.51
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+7% Synergy $1.11

Utility Lands

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

Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+66% Synergy $0.38
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+56% Synergy $0.35
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+32% Synergy $0.37
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+30% Synergy $13.08
Country Roads Country Roads
+28% Synergy $0.28
Rocky Roads Rocky Roads
+26% Synergy $0.23
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+19% Synergy $0.88
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+19% Synergy $2.14
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+19% Synergy $0.41
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+13% Synergy $1.07
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+6% Synergy $4.06
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+4% Synergy $0.28
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+4% Synergy $2.49
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $24.13
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.32
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+2% Synergy $0.28
Needle Spires Needle Spires
+2% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.76
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.25
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.27
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
-3% Synergy $0.41
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-4% Synergy $0.36
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-4% Synergy $2.56
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-5% Synergy $6.78
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $39.67
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-7% Synergy $6.08
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+82% Synergy $0.18
Colossal Plow Colossal Plow
+40% Synergy $0.12
Flywheel Racer Flywheel Racer
+22% Synergy $0.10
Boommobile Boommobile
+11% Synergy $0.18
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+5% Synergy $0.48
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $4.03
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+4% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.46
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-7% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.60

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+31% Synergy $0.32
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+22% Synergy $0.30
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+15% Synergy $0.20
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+11% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+9% Synergy $0.25
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+8% Synergy $0.30
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+8% Synergy $0.31
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+6% Synergy $0.18
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+6% Synergy $0.22
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+6% Synergy $0.14
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+4% Synergy $0.43
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.14
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+3% Synergy $1.46
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+3% Synergy $0.33
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.24
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.08
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.07
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $0.73
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.25
Plateau Plateau
-3% Synergy $344.09
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.02
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-4% Synergy $0.93
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-5% Synergy $11.27
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-7% Synergy $0.36
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-7% Synergy $11.09
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.30
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-9% Synergy $3.98
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-9% Synergy $0.33
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-9% Synergy $4.07
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-11% Synergy $0.26
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-11% Synergy $17.38
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-11% Synergy $33.45
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-12% Synergy $1.44
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
-12% Synergy $5.41
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-13% Synergy $11.55
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.36
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-14% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

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

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
Sanwell, Avenger Ace Sanwell, Avenger Ace
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
The Fifth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifth Doctor // Dan Lewis
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Noble Heritage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Noble Heritage
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
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
Rip, Spawn Hunter Rip, Spawn Hunter
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
Prowl, Stoic Strategist Prowl, Stoic Strategist
Quintorius, Field Historian Quintorius, Field Historian
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