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Emmara Tandris: Populate
Price tag $0.30

Legendary Creature — Elf Shaman

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Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

Tokens 72% Populate 11% Ramp 4% +1/+1 Counters 2% Adventures 2%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Emmara Tandris's Populate builds — cards that lean hardest into the Populate theme.

Wayfaring Temple Wayfaring Temple
+98% Synergy $0.32
Growing Ranks Growing Ranks
+96% Synergy $0.44
Sundering Growth Sundering Growth
+92% Synergy $0.36
Alive // Well Alive // Well
+80% Synergy $0.07
Wake the Reflections Wake the Reflections
+80% Synergy $0.13
Vitu-Ghazi Guildmage Vitu-Ghazi Guildmage
+79% Synergy $0.18
Advent of the Wurm Advent of the Wurm
+79% Synergy $0.15
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+77% Synergy $0.36
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+75% Synergy $0.32
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+100% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

The staple cards most Emmara Tandris Populate decks run as their core.

Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+72% Synergy $0.22
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+71% Synergy $0.36

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Populate plan in Emmara Tandris decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
+55% Synergy $4.87
Scion of Vitu-Ghazi Scion of Vitu-Ghazi
+40% Synergy $0.19
Trostani's Summoner Trostani's Summoner
+39% Synergy $0.19
Selesnya Eulogist Selesnya Eulogist
+39% Synergy $0.35
Voice of Resurgence Voice of Resurgence
+38% Synergy $1.69
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+35% Synergy $4.43
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
+33% Synergy $0.35
King Darien XLVIII King Darien XLVIII
+32% Synergy $0.60
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+30% Synergy $0.31
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+30% Synergy $0.39
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+25% Synergy $0.73
Keen-Eyed Archers Keen-Eyed Archers
+20% Synergy $0.13
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+20% Synergy $0.19
Safehold Sentry Safehold Sentry
+20% Synergy $0.11
Thorn Lieutenant Thorn Lieutenant
+20% Synergy $0.22
Monk of the Open Hand Monk of the Open Hand
+20% Synergy $0.22
Elderleaf Mentor Elderleaf Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.09
Celebrity Fencer Celebrity Fencer
+20% Synergy $0.18
Dwynen's Elite Dwynen's Elite
+20% Synergy $0.19
Ambassador Oak Ambassador Oak
+20% Synergy $0.08
Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter
+20% Synergy $0.20
Anointer Priest Anointer Priest
+20% Synergy $0.24
Requiem Angel Requiem Angel
+20% Synergy $0.89
Rune-Cervin Rider Rune-Cervin Rider
+20% Synergy $0.11
Roving Harper Roving Harper
+20% Synergy $0.13
Conclave Cavalier Conclave Cavalier
+20% Synergy $0.11
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
+19% Synergy $0.34
Armada Wurm Armada Wurm
+19% Synergy $0.43
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+19% Synergy $2.80
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+19% Synergy $0.30
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+19% Synergy $0.37
Boss's Chauffeur Boss's Chauffeur
+19% Synergy $0.25
Jade Mage Jade Mage
+19% Synergy $0.31
Wilt-Leaf Liege Wilt-Leaf Liege
+18% Synergy $0.20
Tolsimir Wolfblood Tolsimir Wolfblood
+18% Synergy $1.25
Selesnya Evangel Selesnya Evangel
+18% Synergy $0.19
Leafkin Druid Leafkin Druid
+18% Synergy $0.19
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+18% Synergy $0.39
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+17% Synergy $11.69
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+17% Synergy $0.16
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+16% Synergy $0.55
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+16% Synergy $0.33
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+16% Synergy $0.48
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+16% Synergy $7.05
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+15% Synergy $0.34
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+14% Synergy $0.38
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+13% Synergy $0.32
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+13% Synergy $0.81
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $0.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-9% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Emmara Tandris's Populate deck ahead.

Selesnya Charm Selesnya Charm
+57% Synergy $0.47
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+51% Synergy $2.14
Trostani's Judgment Trostani's Judgment
+40% Synergy $0.17
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+39% Synergy $0.21
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+38% Synergy $0.18
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+32% Synergy $1.84
March of the Multitudes March of the Multitudes
+31% Synergy $1.76
Lightshield Parry Lightshield Parry
+25% Synergy $0.04
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+23% Synergy $1.23
Rally for the Throne Rally for the Throne
+20% Synergy $0.20
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+20% Synergy $0.19
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+20% Synergy $0.43
Gilt-Leaf Ambush Gilt-Leaf Ambush
+20% Synergy $0.21
Gilded Light Gilded Light
+20% Synergy $0.05
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+20% Synergy $0.18
Join Shields Join Shields
+19% Synergy $0.22
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+19% Synergy $3.83
Mercy Killing Mercy Killing
+19% Synergy $1.44
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+19% Synergy $0.10
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+19% Synergy $0.36
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+19% Synergy $1.84
Sylvan Reclamation Sylvan Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.30
Scatter the Seeds Scatter the Seeds
+19% Synergy $0.16
Disenchant Disenchant
+18% Synergy $0.11
Pawpatch Formation Pawpatch Formation
+18% Synergy $0.30
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+17% Synergy $0.30
Harrow Harrow
+17% Synergy $0.34
Pledge of Unity Pledge of Unity
+16% Synergy $0.35
Fog Fog
+13% Synergy $0.63
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-14% Synergy $1.05
Beast Within Beast Within
-17% Synergy $0.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-25% Synergy $1.44

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Populate game plan forward for Emmara Tandris.

Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+56% Synergy $0.37
Camaraderie Camaraderie
+53% Synergy $0.42
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+52% Synergy $0.32
Coursers' Accord Coursers' Accord
+40% Synergy $0.12
Field Trip Field Trip
+40% Synergy $0.08
Full Flowering Full Flowering
+39% Synergy $1.41
Call of the Conclave Call of the Conclave
+39% Synergy $0.11
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+36% Synergy $0.26
Overrun Overrun
+35% Synergy $0.28
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+26% Synergy $0.42
Terminus Terminus
+20% Synergy $0.36
Hunting Triad Hunting Triad
+20% Synergy $0.28
Trumpeting Herd Trumpeting Herd
+20% Synergy $0.11
Call the Scions Call the Scions
+20% Synergy $0.09
Horncaller's Chant Horncaller's Chant
+20% Synergy $0.06
Slime Molding Slime Molding
+20% Synergy $0.19
Battle Screech Battle Screech
+20% Synergy $0.28
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+19% Synergy $0.34
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+19% Synergy $8.99
Vastwood Surge Vastwood Surge
+19% Synergy $0.32
Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+19% Synergy $0.36
Audience with Trostani Audience with Trostani
+19% Synergy $0.16
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+19% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
+18% Synergy $0.30
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+18% Synergy $0.73
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+18% Synergy $0.89
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+18% Synergy $0.27
Join the Dance Join the Dance
+18% Synergy $0.22
Many Partings Many Partings
+17% Synergy $0.32
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+16% Synergy $0.26
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+16% Synergy $2.84
Harmonize Harmonize
+6% Synergy $0.30
Farseek Farseek
-3% Synergy $0.71
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-6% Synergy $1.14

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Emmara Tandris Populate decks.

Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+40% Synergy $0.60
Elven Bow Elven Bow
+20% Synergy $0.22
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+20% Synergy $0.46
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+20% Synergy $0.61
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+19% Synergy $0.92
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+15% Synergy $7.24
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+12% Synergy $0.92
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Populate strategy in Emmara Tandris decks.

Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+57% Synergy $0.35
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+56% Synergy $0.37
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+49% Synergy $1.70
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+39% Synergy $4.57
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+36% Synergy $0.21
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+30% Synergy $38.35
Fists of Ironwood Fists of Ironwood
+20% Synergy $0.28
From Beyond From Beyond
+20% Synergy $1.62
Sacred Mesa Sacred Mesa
+20% Synergy $0.26
Séance Séance
+20% Synergy $0.29
Path of Annihilation Path of Annihilation
+20% Synergy $0.29
Muster the Departed Muster the Departed
+20% Synergy $0.30
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+19% Synergy $0.19
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+18% Synergy $0.43
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+18% Synergy $0.19
Conclave Tribunal Conclave Tribunal
+18% Synergy $0.12
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+18% Synergy $0.38
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+17% Synergy $1.08
Presence of Gond Presence of Gond
+17% Synergy $0.34
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+17% Synergy $0.68
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+16% Synergy $0.38
True Conviction True Conviction
+16% Synergy $5.04
Anthem of Champions Anthem of Champions
+15% Synergy $0.32
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+14% Synergy $6.14
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+14% Synergy $3.97
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+13% Synergy $0.49
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $10.03
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+10% Synergy $0.65
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+6% Synergy $8.57
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+4% Synergy $32.33
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $1.35
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+1% Synergy $1.09
Wild Growth Wild Growth
0% Synergy $0.40
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-2% Synergy $6.81

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Emmara Tandris's Populate game plan.

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+17% Synergy $1.71
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+14% Synergy $1.85

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Emmara Tandris Populate decks.

Grove of the Guardian Grove of the Guardian
+57% Synergy $0.25
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+20% Synergy $0.21
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+16% Synergy $0.23
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Emmara Tandris's Populate strategy.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+23% Synergy $0.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $2.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.40
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+1% Synergy $0.43

Lands

The mana base behind Emmara Tandris's Populate decks.

Selesnya Guildgate Selesnya Guildgate
+53% Synergy $0.14
Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
+50% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+47% Synergy $0.26
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+38% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+28% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+25% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+21% Synergy $0.39
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+19% Synergy $0.28
Conservatory Conservatory
+19% Synergy $0.35
Thornglint Bridge Thornglint Bridge
+17% Synergy $0.30
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+15% Synergy $0.21
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $0.25
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+6% Synergy $0.63
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+6% Synergy $0.22
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+5% Synergy $0.57
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+1% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.25
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-6% Synergy $0.29
Brushland Brushland
-15% Synergy $1.20
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-25% Synergy $7.78

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Emmara Tandris: Populate.

Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Inspiring Leader Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Inspiring Leader
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Prava of the Steel Legion Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Prava of the Steel Legion
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Veteran Soldier Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Veteran Soldier
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Cloakwood Hermit Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Cloakwood Hermit
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Prava of the Steel Legion Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Prava of the Steel Legion
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Inspiring Leader Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Veteran Soldier Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Inspiring Leader Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Cloakwood Hermit Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Cloakwood Hermit
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Prava of the Steel Legion Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Prava of the Steel Legion Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Prava of the Steel Legion // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Cloakwood Hermit Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Cloakwood Hermit
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Inspiring Leader Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Inspiring Leader
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Master Chef Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Master Chef
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Far Traveler Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Far Traveler
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Prava of the Steel Legion Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Prava of the Steel Legion
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Folk Hero Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Folk Hero
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Inspiring Leader Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Inspiring Leader
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Prava of the Steel Legion Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Prava of the Steel Legion
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Veteran Soldier Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Veteran Soldier
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Prava of the Steel Legion Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Prava of the Steel Legion
Rhys the Redeemed Rhys the Redeemed
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
Prava of the Steel Legion Tana, the Bloodsower Prava of the Steel Legion // Tana, the Bloodsower
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Master Chef Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Master Chef
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tana, the Bloodsower Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tana, the Bloodsower
Shanna, Sisay's Legacy Shanna, Sisay's Legacy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Hardy Outlander Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Hardy Outlander
Phabine, Boss's Confidant Phabine, Boss's Confidant
Baylen, the Haymaker Baylen, the Haymaker
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Noble Heritage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Noble Heritage
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
Krark, the Thumbless Prava of the Steel Legion Krark, the Thumbless // Prava of the Steel Legion