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Dina, Essence Brewer
Price tag $2.05

Legendary Creature — Dryad Druid

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Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 23% Aristocrats 17% +1/+1 Counters 16% Tokens 13% Sacrifice 9%
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Brackets

Brackets let a table agree on how strong their decks are before shuffling up, so a cEDH list doesn't land in a casual pod. Pick one to see what Dina, Essence Brewer decks at that level play.

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Exhibition: theme first, winning second
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Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
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Upgraded: tuned decks, up to three Game Changers
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Optimized: high power, anything goes
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cEDH: built to win in competitive play

Budget

$ shows the cheapest Dina, Essence Brewer builds, $$$ the most expensive ones.

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New Cards

Recent-set cards showing up in Core Dina, Essence Brewer decks.

Gardenize Gardenize
+12% Synergy 17% Inclusion $0.91
Verdant Kraken Verdant Kraken
+2% Synergy 4% Inclusion $2.67
Ghalta the Unstoppable Ghalta the Unstoppable
+2% Synergy 4% Inclusion $0.43
Simulacrum Shaper Simulacrum Shaper
+1% Synergy 4% Inclusion $1.79
Avacyn, Angel of Horror Avacyn, Angel of Horror
+0% Synergy 3% Inclusion $15.99

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy cards in Core Dina, Essence Brewer decks.

High Market High Market
+71% Synergy 84% Inclusion $0.55
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
+69% Synergy 86% Inclusion $8.39
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+67% Synergy 75% Inclusion $1.17
Pest Rescuer Pest Rescuer
+67% Synergy 78% Inclusion $0.52
Ribtruss Roaster Ribtruss Roaster
+66% Synergy 76% Inclusion $0.30
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+66% Synergy 80% Inclusion $1.36
Immoral Bargain Immoral Bargain
+66% Synergy 76% Inclusion $0.54
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+65% Synergy 82% Inclusion $0.83
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+64% Synergy 90% Inclusion $0.49
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+63% Synergy 76% Inclusion $0.41

Top Cards

The cards most Core Dina, Essence Brewer decks run.

Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+67% Synergy 75% Inclusion $1.17
Pest Rescuer Pest Rescuer
+67% Synergy 78% Inclusion $0.52
Ribtruss Roaster Ribtruss Roaster
+66% Synergy 76% Inclusion $0.30
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+66% Synergy 80% Inclusion $1.36
Immoral Bargain Immoral Bargain
+66% Synergy 76% Inclusion $0.54
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+63% Synergy 76% Inclusion $0.41
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+61% Synergy 75% Inclusion $0.32
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+60% Synergy 83% Inclusion $4.81
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+50% Synergy 79% Inclusion $0.47
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+39% Synergy 87% Inclusion $1.12

Creatures

Creatures played in Core Dina, Essence Brewer decks.

Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+60% Synergy 70% Inclusion $0.30
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+59% Synergy 67% Inclusion $1.26
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+58% Synergy 63% Inclusion $0.61
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+57% Synergy 62% Inclusion $0.39
Gorma, the Gullet Gorma, the Gullet
+57% Synergy 65% Inclusion $0.57
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+56% Synergy 65% Inclusion $0.34
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+54% Synergy 62% Inclusion $0.26
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+53% Synergy 75% Inclusion $3.53
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+53% Synergy 70% Inclusion $0.51
Creakwood Liege Creakwood Liege
+53% Synergy 59% Inclusion $0.30
Eccentric Pestfinder Eccentric Pestfinder
+53% Synergy 63% Inclusion $0.33
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+52% Synergy 74% Inclusion $1.47
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+52% Synergy 60% Inclusion $5.13
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+51% Synergy 55% Inclusion $0.27
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+51% Synergy 70% Inclusion $0.52
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+50% Synergy 57% Inclusion $0.58
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+45% Synergy 49% Inclusion $0.37
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+44% Synergy 49% Inclusion $1.02
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+36% Synergy 66% Inclusion $5.22
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+36% Synergy 42% Inclusion $0.28
Teacher's Pest Teacher's Pest
+35% Synergy 47% Inclusion $0.33
Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
+33% Synergy 43% Inclusion $0.90
Jenova, Ancient Calamity Jenova, Ancient Calamity
+33% Synergy 36% Inclusion $1.32
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+27% Synergy 33% Inclusion $0.57
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+27% Synergy 38% Inclusion $7.95
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+23% Synergy 29% Inclusion $13.79
Daemogoth Titan Daemogoth Titan
+22% Synergy 27% Inclusion $1.27
Savra, Queen of the Golgari Savra, Queen of the Golgari
+22% Synergy 26% Inclusion $7.82
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+21% Synergy 23% Inclusion $3.70
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+19% Synergy 23% Inclusion $1.23
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+19% Synergy 25% Inclusion $2.65
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+18% Synergy 20% Inclusion $1.89
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+16% Synergy 20% Inclusion $10.66
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+16% Synergy 23% Inclusion $1.89
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+16% Synergy 19% Inclusion $2.66
Wall of Blood Wall of Blood
+15% Synergy 16% Inclusion $2.45
Blech, Loafing Pest Blech, Loafing Pest
+14% Synergy 18% Inclusion $0.38
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
+14% Synergy 16% Inclusion $0.34
The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride
+14% Synergy 17% Inclusion $4.02
Daemogoth Woe-Eater Daemogoth Woe-Eater
+14% Synergy 16% Inclusion $0.33
Gyome, Master Chef Gyome, Master Chef
+13% Synergy 18% Inclusion $1.14
Yargle and Multani Yargle and Multani
+12% Synergy 16% Inclusion $3.92
Essenceknit Scholar Essenceknit Scholar
+10% Synergy 17% Inclusion $0.22
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+9% Synergy 18% Inclusion $8.26
Bogwater Lumaret Bogwater Lumaret
+8% Synergy 19% Inclusion $0.22
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+8% Synergy 23% Inclusion $5.00
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+7% Synergy 17% Inclusion $5.03
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+4% Synergy 18% Inclusion $0.37
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy 14% Inclusion $8.36
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-17% Synergy 19% Inclusion $0.31

Instants

Instants played in Core Dina, Essence Brewer decks.

Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+55% Synergy 63% Inclusion $0.29
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+54% Synergy 63% Inclusion $0.36
Witherbloom Charm Witherbloom Charm
+53% Synergy 67% Inclusion $0.30
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+49% Synergy 60% Inclusion $0.43
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
+17% Synergy 27% Inclusion $0.99
Tend the Pests Tend the Pests
+10% Synergy 16% Inclusion $0.46
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+1% Synergy 6% Inclusion $8.79
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+0% Synergy 11% Inclusion $13.66
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy 10% Inclusion $5.44
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy 17% Inclusion $1.65
Village Rites Village Rites
-5% Synergy 11% Inclusion $0.81
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-7% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.56
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-8% Synergy 11% Inclusion $0.29
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-9% Synergy 5% Inclusion $2.56
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-11% Synergy 7% Inclusion $7.45
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-20% Synergy 12% Inclusion $17.45
Beast Within Beast Within
-22% Synergy 11% Inclusion $0.77
Putrefy Putrefy
-24% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.31

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Core Dina, Essence Brewer decks.

Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+58% Synergy 73% Inclusion $0.55
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+56% Synergy 62% Inclusion $0.32
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+51% Synergy 73% Inclusion $0.55
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+28% Synergy 39% Inclusion $6.37
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+24% Synergy 27% Inclusion $0.26
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy 59% Inclusion $0.40
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+18% Synergy 28% Inclusion $0.27
Vicious Rivalry Vicious Rivalry
+11% Synergy 15% Inclusion $0.30
Victimize Victimize
+9% Synergy 29% Inclusion $1.22
Withering Curse Withering Curse
+6% Synergy 9% Inclusion $0.89
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+2% Synergy 13% Inclusion $0.41
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+2% Synergy 6% Inclusion $7.90
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+1% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.41
Grapple with Death Grapple with Death
+1% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.23
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.24
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-3% Synergy 7% Inclusion $0.43
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy 6% Inclusion $6.81
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy 13% Inclusion $10.03
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy 10% Inclusion $0.45
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy 9% Inclusion $5.49
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-14% Synergy 6% Inclusion $1.97
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-14% Synergy 11% Inclusion $2.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-21% Synergy 10% Inclusion $1.27

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Core Dina, Essence Brewer decks.

Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
+30% Synergy 56% Inclusion $2.45
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+10% Synergy 14% Inclusion $12.57
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy 7% Inclusion $60.71
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+0% Synergy 6% Inclusion $12.70
The Great Henge The Great Henge
0% Synergy 6% Inclusion $65.67
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-2% Synergy 15% Inclusion $16.01
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy 22% Inclusion $5.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy 9% Inclusion $3.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy 8% Inclusion $1.88

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Core Dina, Essence Brewer decks.

Blight Mound Blight Mound
+54% Synergy 61% Inclusion $0.39
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+53% Synergy 60% Inclusion $0.38
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+37% Synergy 62% Inclusion $0.37
Feral Appetite Feral Appetite
+36% Synergy 44% Inclusion $0.29
Trudge Garden Trudge Garden
+23% Synergy 25% Inclusion $0.27
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+12% Synergy 18% Inclusion $10.81
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+9% Synergy 14% Inclusion $8.06
Comforting Counsel Comforting Counsel
+7% Synergy 11% Inclusion $0.28
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+6% Synergy 20% Inclusion $0.33
Greater Good Greater Good
+4% Synergy 9% Inclusion $1.67
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+0% Synergy 8% Inclusion $30.87
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+0% Synergy 5% Inclusion $32.22
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
0% Synergy 5% Inclusion $7.84
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-1% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.50
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-1% Synergy 6% Inclusion $25.93
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
-1% Synergy 8% Inclusion $1.68
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy 7% Inclusion $10.79
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-10% Synergy 7% Inclusion $32.38

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers played in Core Dina, Essence Brewer decks.

Professor Dellian Fel Professor Dellian Fel
+19% Synergy 27% Inclusion $5.22
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+1% Synergy 7% Inclusion $5.44

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Core Dina, Essence Brewer decks.

High Market High Market
+71% Synergy 84% Inclusion $0.55
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+50% Synergy 64% Inclusion $0.28
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+43% Synergy 86% Inclusion $1.44
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+9% Synergy 13% Inclusion $5.76
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy 14% Inclusion $30.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy 18% Inclusion $5.14
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-4% Synergy 5% Inclusion $7.62
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy 5% Inclusion $11.02
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-11% Synergy 7% Inclusion $49.43
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy 8% Inclusion $0.77
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-14% Synergy 8% Inclusion $56.07
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-18% Synergy 9% Inclusion $16.34

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing in Core Dina, Essence Brewer decks.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy 78% Inclusion $0.62
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy 88% Inclusion $1.55
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-12% Synergy 11% Inclusion $0.46

Lands

The lands Core Dina, Essence Brewer decks run.

Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
+69% Synergy 86% Inclusion $8.39
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+65% Synergy 82% Inclusion $0.83
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+64% Synergy 90% Inclusion $0.49
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+57% Synergy 67% Inclusion $0.30
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+50% Synergy 74% Inclusion $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+47% Synergy 77% Inclusion $0.27
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+47% Synergy 85% Inclusion $0.44
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+44% Synergy 86% Inclusion $0.36
Titan's Grave Titan's Grave
+43% Synergy 51% Inclusion $0.21
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+43% Synergy 47% Inclusion $0.25
Study Hall Study Hall
+42% Synergy 44% Inclusion $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+36% Synergy 61% Inclusion $0.26
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+35% Synergy 89% Inclusion $1.04
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+33% Synergy 49% Inclusion $0.28
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+32% Synergy 66% Inclusion $0.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+31% Synergy 52% Inclusion $0.33
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+30% Synergy 95% Inclusion $1.00
Command Tower Command Tower
+11% Synergy 97% Inclusion $0.26
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+8% Synergy 44% Inclusion $2.16
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+7% Synergy 17% Inclusion $5.03
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy 100% Inclusion $0.10
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy 100% Inclusion $0.09
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+0% Synergy 11% Inclusion $13.66
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy 10% Inclusion $5.44
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-1% Synergy 19% Inclusion $9.06
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy 17% Inclusion $1.65
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-5% Synergy 6% Inclusion $6.81
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-6% Synergy 8% Inclusion $2.69
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-6% Synergy 11% Inclusion $6.45
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-6% Synergy 5% Inclusion $6.49
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-8% Synergy 12% Inclusion $15.87
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-10% Synergy 29% Inclusion $5.81
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-11% Synergy 38% Inclusion $8.22
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-12% Synergy 16% Inclusion $29.49
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-16% Synergy 6% Inclusion $0.16
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-22% Synergy 21% Inclusion $0.38
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-23% Synergy 14% Inclusion $0.34

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Dina, Essence Brewer: Bracket 2 (Core).

Blech, Loafing Pest Blech, Loafing Pest
Gorma, the Gullet Gorma, the Gullet
Citizen V, Helmut Zemo Citizen V, Helmut Zemo
Lizard, Connors's Curse Lizard, Connors's Curse
Madame Null, Power Broker Madame Null, Power Broker
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sengir, the Dark Baron Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Gargantos, the Endbringer Gargantos, the Endbringer
Kraven the Hunter Kraven the Hunter
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder Bebop, Skull & Crossbones // Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Halana, Kessig Ranger Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Halana, Kessig Ranger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Slurrk, All-Ingesting Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma
Pizza Face, Gastromancer Pizza Face, Gastromancer
Chief of the Wilds Chief of the Wilds
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Savanti Romero, Time's Exile Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
Venom, Eddie Brock Venom, Eddie Brock
Long Feng, Grand Secretariat Long Feng, Grand Secretariat
Bosco, Just a Bear Bosco, Just a Bear
Edgar, Moonlit Sovereign Edgar, Moonlit Sovereign
Emil, Vastlands Roamer Emil, Vastlands Roamer
Emissary Green Emissary Green
Fblthp, Knows the Way Fblthp, Knows the Way
Ferrafor, Young Yew Ferrafor, Young Yew
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator Leatherhead, Iron Gator
Leatherhead, Swamp Stalker Leatherhead, Swamp Stalker
Legolas, Master Archer Legolas, Master Archer
Michelangelo, Mutant BFF Michelangelo, Mutant BFF
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11 Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
Nev, the Practical Dean Nev, the Practical Dean